****campus***
That afternoon, Eliya was having lunch in the canteen campus with Hara and her best friend Fira.After ordering the menu, they start talk. From gossiping about Korean actors and discuss the most handsome students in campus. If three friends have met must discussion about the handsome men.
Not long after, the waiter seemed to deliver what their ordered .Hara and Fira ordered special fried rice and fried egg complete with pickled cucumber.Eliya order a bowl of hot meatballs with boiled eggs .
"Eli , where were you yesterday? You were not seen on campus?" Fira asked while entering a spoonful of fried rice into his mouth.
"Yesterday, I didn't go to college.
I spend time at the mall with Ehran . Reasonable,many branded product are on discount." replied Eliya .Eliya 's busy making soy sauce and sauce chili sauce into the bowl of meatballs that are still steaming. Don't forget to add lime for a sour taste.
"Ah, why didn't you let me know? We wanted to go shopping too?"Hara asked a bit annoyed. If about shopping and just circling around mall for serval product that no problems.Hara is the most enthusiastic about that . Moreover, she knows, every time she shopping with Eliya , Eliya will be treated them. Hara poor soul just often struggles
if in front of Eliya . In terms of social status, Eliya different from them .
"We also want you treated,Eli ," Fira straightforward replied Hara's words.Then
with the crisp laughter three of them.
"Hmm."Fira muttered curtly with an adorable expression.
Suddenly, Eddy came joined and together with them.
"Hi Ladies, can I join?"Ask Eddy . He chose to sit right next to Eliya , while looking at the Eliya put a meatball in her mouth.
Looking on Eliya 's face enjoy the food, make Eddy feel linger eye on her . Looking at Eliya until satisfied, without blinking.Eliya 's nose turned red, with fluid tight. Many times seen Eliya shred back fluid that clogs the cavity
her nose. Beads of sweat filled the forehead and temples. Unpleasant chili sauce reaction excess was poured into the meatball bowl.
"Kai, that's a meatball? Why does it look like sauce sambal topped with meatballs? Color blushing," asked Eddy . He laughed at the way how Eliya eat look so adorable.
"Ouch, don't talk to me yet. If it slips
it can hurt my ears too," said Eliya grumble. Eddy 's words broke Eliya concentration enjoying the her favourite meatball .
"Not usually willing to join us,usually you spends your time in the library
." Hara asked Eddy .
"Yes, You must miss to the top." Fira also commented.
"Haha. It's just your feelings. I really
miss you all guys." Eddy answered while
winked at Eliya .
"Oh yes, here." Eddy handed the lunch box to on the table.The three girls gaped, looking at the lunch box who is now in their midst.
"Not usually!"Fira said. They know,
If Eddy is living in Jakarta and far from his family. Eddy never cooks. Breakfast until dinner is usually a subscription in a warteg not far from his boarding house.
"You should try my mother's combo,
it guaranteed delicious." Eddy opened the lunch box and offered to Eliya ,Hara and Fira .
The girls scramble to take the contents inside the box and immediately tasted.
"It's delicious," Eliya said briefly as she lifted her his thumb.
"Made by my mother-in-law, Eli."Fira answered disreceive laughter from his friends.
"So you two are really dating?" ask
Eliya looked at Eddy and Fira.
"Eli, don't listen. She's not my type," answered Eddy while winking at Fira.
"Don't be like that, if later you'll really like Fira. That's just called karma." Hara
said with a smile to Eliya .
"Eh, but this is really delicious, Eddy .
I want to learn it from your mother," said Eliya .
"Of course . After college, come to my place.My mother and sister are in Jakarta. Later I'll introduce them to you," Eddy offered .
"Come on Hara , Fira. You can get acquainted with your future mother-in-laws," Eliya said teasingly Fira .
"Not yet, okay! I'm afraid I'll be told to do it marry right now . I'm not ready yet," Fira joked and her friends laughed.
"Ha ha ha."
This is Eddy Maryanto (24 years old)
Coming from a simple family. His father
elementary school teacher and his mother just a housewife. Eddy has a younger sister sitting in 6th grade. Eddy is a Eliya's college friend, who secretly likes Eliya .Eddy is smart child so that he can enter the university the same version as Eliya get from his scholarship.Before studying at university, Eddy had time to leave college and work as a mechanic in Bandung.Currently now Eddy is studying while working part time at cafe to help with his living expenses during study in Jakarta.
*****
After college they are ready to go Eddy 's boarding house.
"Come on Eddy, just come with us," said Eliya .
"I really can't,Eli. This morning I promised my mother. My mother asked to send her to my aunt's house. Next time, can? Sorry,"Hara said while cupping his hands forward of the chest.
"That's it. Come on,Fira, Eddy , just come with my car,"take Eliya
They all left with Eddy sat in the front seat, next to Ehran . Eliya and Fira in the back seat. Fira who is sitting at behind Ehran 's chair, occasionally stealing glances towards Eddy . Her face turns red every time see Eddy's sweet smile. Yes,Fira have feeling toward Eddy since start in college life .When Fira was seriously looking at Eddy , suddenly her cell phone in his bag rang.
"Yes, Sis,"Fira said as soon as the phone rang.
"Oh yeah ... I'll be right there," continued Fira hastily.Quickly turn off the phone. After that,Fira immediately said goodbye to
Eddy and Ely. Fira must follow soon
her sister to the hospital.
"Guys, I'm not coming, okay. My brothers
called,his son is in the hospital. I want to follow there. Just drop me in front, I'll be later will take public transportation," said Fira .
"I'll just take you to the hospital.Fira?"Eliya offered, she was a bit worried.
"No need, Eli. Just here. I'm so sorry, Eddy ."said Fira a bit feeling sorry.
"Seriously... don't want Ehran delivered you to hospital , Fira?" ask Eliya make sure again.Eliya was worried about Fira .Seeing Fira's infection face and hurry,make her became overthinking and more worry .
"Are you sure, Fira ?"Eliya asked again.
Fira just nodded and just smiling.
"I go first!"Fira said goodbye.Fira got out of the car in a hurry after Ehran stopped his car on the edge of street. With Eliya 's unblinking gaze kept staring at Fira, until she disappeared from his view.
*****
Ivan just arrived in Bandung before noon
day. In addition to experiencing congestion on the toll road,Ivan had stopped by for breakfast at the rest area.This time Ivan was accompanied by his driver. Once arrived to the branch office, Ivan was invited manager and the chief supervisor headed to the project to see the condition and development of that project .
"How many days have there been no activities like this, sir?" asked Ivan to the head supervisor who accompanied him to review the project.
"About a week, sir. I have try to talk to the contractor but still no way out."explained the superintendent. Ivan hear the explanation, just nod understand.
"From the beginning... during the land purchase process this, we also had a problem with LT. Lite Tecno, sir. Looks like them targeting the same land too," explained the manager.
"Oh yeah? Try find all the data from
early to today . I will try to understand and what solution ," Ivan said to the two people in front of him.
"Okay, we better head back to the office first . Besides, it's already lunch time." Ivan continued again.
Ivan walked to the car, approached
the driver who had been waiting for him at the steering wheel.
"We're going now, sir," Ivan ordered.
just walked to the back car door.
"Yes, sir!" The driver replied curtly.
Ivan's driver just was start drive, suddenly a white sedan stopped right in front of the car blocking the road. Looks like-
beautiful women get out of the car with
gan gracefully and approached Io.
Ivan was surprised to recognize the person who come to him. People who have wanted to avoid it suddenly now appearing in front his eyes.
"Ivan ...."