Lova's eyes narrowed in disbelief with her mouth open which evaporated into a lopsided smile as she looked away. The umpteenth surprise for Lova. This is the business that man was talking about this morning.
Evelyn with a face like a cat who saw the expensive tuna, gripped Lova's arm tightly. This room is now focused on someone who came with Gustian.
The man with proportionate height, clean skin, well-groomed eyebrows and a pointed nose seemed to hypnotize all humans in the room led by Gustian.
"Lov. I can't believe that this new boss is human. He's as flawless as porcelain." Evelyn whispered right in Lova's ear without taking her eyes off that man.
Lova took a deep breath. "You're still curious about how Alder looks like, right?" Evelyn nodded as she glanced at Lova briefly. "Just wait until your new porcelain-like boss introduces himself."
Evelyn just frowned at Lova in confusion.
"Good morning everyone. All of you must have known that I would come today." A voice that was disgusting to Lova, sounded.
"Obviously we knew it, sir. That's why we dress up pretty like this."
Lova snort hearing one of the female employees who confidently said things that made the man and Gustian smile shyly. There was a soft huu chorus from the other employees.
"Thank you for the welcome. I hope we can be close and hope you all can help me who is still a beginner in leadership to work well together. For today and forward, I will be the leader in this publishing company."
Lova just crossed her arms in front of her chest. Feeling bored with the pleasantries that are now happening right in front of her.
"I will work harder if the boss is like Kerinci's Heavenly Lake. So beautiful." Now Lita commented added with a shy smile.
"I am happy if all of you can consider me as a colleague. Not as a boss. So whatever problems you face, you can directly discuss it with me."
Someone raised her hand, causing Lova to open her eyes wide. Who else if not Lova's dearest friend, Evelyn.
"Name, sir. You haven't mentioned your name." Evelyn bit her nails blushing. Lova was really getting fed up.
The man standing beside Gustian chuckled softly. "Sorry, I almost forgot. Okay. My name is Alder Reuven. Just call me Alder."
Evelyn furrowed her brows. "How come his name is the same as the boy who proposed you at the market, Lov?" she whispered to her friend.
Lova looked at Evelyn with a straight face. Evelyn immediately covered her wide-open mouth after realizing something.
"You realized it now, huuh?" Evelyn nodded slowly. "You are the one who stupid, but always mock me." Lova looked away indifferently.
"How old are you, sir?"
Lova guess, this introduction will be longer than it should be.
"I'm already 22 years old." Alder's smile made the female villain handsome boys hug each other because they were satisfied with the sight in front of them right now.
"You just on your 22, sir. How are we who are almost 30 years old?" the voices of female employees continued to fill this introductory event.
"In fact, there are almost 35 more." Bagas glanced at Evelyn, Lova and Lita who were standing close together. But he immediately lowered his head when he felt the negative aura from the three women in their thirties.
"If I ask about wife, I don't think it's possible that you already have one. How about a girlfriend, sir?"
Alder chuckled again. And Lova repeatedly snorted.
"Can you just call me Alder? Sounds a lot more familiar." All agreed immediately agreed to Alder's opinion.
"So how about that, Alder? Have you got a girlfriend yet? Many of us are still single."
Lova knew that girl. Girls with too much make-up just to work in a publishing company. What's her name? Uh, Cheryl.
Lova knew very clearly that Alder was staring at her right now. For some reason Lova became uncomfortable with that young man's smile.
"A week ago, my proposal was just rejected by the girl I like." Alder looked right into Lova's eyes who were now biting her lower lip.
Why are you so nervous, Lov? uh.
Whispers like the buzzing of bees are now heard by the employees. Lova knew that they were blaming the woman who had arrogantly rejected Alder.
Hello! That's me!
"Just find another one, Al. You are handsome."
Oh my God, Lova can't stand this spoiled seduction.
Alder smiled, looking down briefly. "I have no intention of looking for another one."
The female employees who were like exaggrating viewers immediately put on a disappointed face.
"Seven years ago I met her. And seven years ago I lost her too. So now that I've found her again, I'm not going to let her go. Even if there possibility being rejected for many times. I'm not going to give up like that."
Lova thought, her face would be holey because of the sharp gaze from Alder towards her.
"Damn! If this is a soap opera, the title will be like this, Old Virgin Chased by Handsome Guy." Lova was ready with her fists when she heard Evelyn's words which only chuckled.
"Who is her? So lucky," asked one disappointed audience.
"Yes, to the point of refusing a cool guy like Alder," said another disappointed audience.
"She's in this building." Alder did not even hesitate to reveal his love story. Lova became restless.
The female employees who were previously disappointed, now got excited after hearing Alder's words. As if having hope that they were the girls Alder was looking for.
"Ah? So, this is the reason you bought this publication and worked directly here? Even though I heard, your parents asked to be able to continue the family business in Singapore, right?"
The team leader who had been silent for a long time now joined the discussion about Alder's life.
"Right. I don't avoided that. After researching and finding the woman I like working for this publication, I immediately contacted the original owner who happened to be my father's business partner. Without thinking, I just wanted to buy this publication so I could work here and meet that woman every day."
The audience touched by the romantic story that Alder had just told. Don't ask how nervous Lova is right now. Her palms were already wet and cold.
"I think, this kid really likes you, Lov."
"Stop it, Evelyn. It's so loud." Lova glared at Evelyn who just pouted.
"May I know that woman's name, Alder?"
Lova wanted to throw something over Gustian's head right now as a reward for his brilliant question just now.
Alder smiled. He looked at Gustian for a moment, then looked back at Lova who was trying to avoid his eyes. "The meaning of her name is really beautiful. A love song." Lova looked back at Alder who smiled sweetly.
Suddenly the room became silent. As if giving Lova and Alder a chance to stare at each other. Let's get a door prize who is strong enough not to blink. Okay forget it, it's just a perfunctory.
"That's all I can tell you. Her name will be my secret." Alder turned to Gustian who was now chuckling.
"What does your name mean, Lov? It's crazy that the kid knows that. Does he like you or a stalker?"
"Evelyn I really want to shut your mouth right now."
Evelyn widen her eyes. "I'm just asking. What wrong with that?"
Lova shook her head slowly. No longer intends to argue with her friend.
A love song. Yes, right. She is Arlova Zemira.