Part 16.
My heart is still irritated with Sis Mona's words. He casually spoke that he liked the CEO I was aiming for. Actually I can't be angry, that's his right. Want to like with anyone. After all, the CEO is not my girlfriend.
If we want to get the CEO's attention, we have to compete fairly. It seems that my opportunities are greater, because soon I will be doing my internship in his office.
"Oh, Za, why haven't you slept yet?" Mother asked.
"In a minute, Bund, Za isn't sleepy yet,"
I said as I turned the pages of the novel.
"You know, if you like waiting for the CEO to come home from work!?" I was silent, pretending not to hear what he said.
"Yes, Mother, come in first," said Mother as she walked away.
"Yes, bund!"
After Mother entered the room, I put another novel on the balcony table. My eyes fell on the CEO's terrace. Like a tit for tat, the person I was waiting for just came out. He and his sister sat on the porch, joking.
I sat close to the balcony wall, too embarrassed to be caught peeking from above. Especially when caught waiting for it to come out. Seeing the CEO sitting on the terrace, it felt like my chest was beating fast. The body feels cold and hot as if going to catch a fever.
Is this what they call falling in love, ya? But I really believe that the CEO has separated from his girlfriend. They could be in a relationship again. I can't be too confident. Suddenly this heart so raging.
Meanwhile I'm still stealing glances at the CEO and his sister. Not long after, I heard my phone ringing. The CEO looked for the source of the voice and then looked up at the balcony, I pretended not to be seen because I was watching the phone.
Who the hell is calling tonight, it's just not enough work. Twice already this unknown number misscal to my cellphone. Because I ignored it, the number even texted to my number.
"Go to sleep, it's not good for girls to stay up on the terrace of the house," wrote the caller.
I looked around the terrace. How do you know if I sit on the terrace until late night. I looked down, the CEO was having a serious conversation with his sister. So who messaged me?
Is this the work of my college friend Rendy? I seem to have blocked all my cellphone numbers, did he use a new number again, yes, I was confused myself.
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Since that night, the neighboring CEO and I have had the same habit. That is, before going to bed, he always sits on the terrace of the house reading a novel. While the CEO was sitting while playing cellphone accompanied by his younger brother.
However, I still have doubts about the CEO status. I often see him on the phone for a long time. If you talk to friends, it's impossible for more than half an hour. A guy as handsome as the CEO, there must be a lot of girls chasing his love.
He certainly doesn't want to be single for long, especially since his life is already established. Just looking for a life partner. I'm afraid of being disappointed, like Rara's love for Rendy. In love and unfortunately, eh, Rendy even decided to love Rara.
The next day at breakfast, Mother asked Papa.
"Pah, when was the invitation fulfilled by our next door neighbor?" Mother asked.
"He said tonight he will have time to fulfill our invitation," Papa explained.
"Meaning bring his sister, ya?" asked Sis Mona.
"Yes, there must be two of them," said Papa.
The conversation at the dinner table began to warm up. If you have discussed this, the spirit of carrying out activities. Sis Mona asked more questions to Papa. While I just listened with a smile to myself.
It turned out that Mother had secretly seen the expression on my face. He interrupted Papa's words and said.
"Tonight you will dress up neatly, because there are two guests," said Mother.
"Hm, don't overdo it, just get used to it! Which It's important to dress modestly," said Papa.
"Halah, why are you wearing a make-up show, do you guys really have a crush on that neighbor boy?" Bang Rey teased.
"Hello... it's called a business! Who knows the CEO has a crush on the two of us," replied Sis Mona.
"It's okay, you can't be noisy in front of the food," mother's release.
"If Rey, when did you introduce your lover to Mother and Papa?" Mother asked.
"Oh-that's easy Bund, just you wait! If It's about time, Rey will definitely introduce you!"
"Does Bang Rey already have a girlfriend, ya?" I asked curiously.
"Haa-haa, not yet!" he answered with a laugh.
"Aihh, it's good to be curious, seeing that we want to spread Charm in front of the handsome CEO!" mocked Sis Mona
"Okay, hurry up and finish your food, you'll be late for work!" remember Papa.
"Zahra, why aren't you ready yet? No class today this?" asked Papa.
"Za, the lecture is in the afternoon, Pah!" I answered.
After breakfast Papa and my two sisters said goodbye to Mother and I. If Papa drives the car himself, while Bang Rey and Sis Mona go together. Because they work in the same office.
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After they left for work, Mother and I continued the conversation earlier. But why aren't you ready to go to the boutique? Usually at eight in the morning, Mother is dressed neatly to go to work.
"Bund, what time do you go to the boutique?"
"Mother went to the boutique, with you alone."
"Oh-I see," I replied.
"Zahra...!" call Mother.
"Yes, bund, what's wrong?"
"You seem to like the CEO, right?" Mom's question made my cheeks redden.
"Ahh, you know a lot," I replied.
"Feeling Mother said it like that, Za! You often wait on the terrace, just watching the CEO go or come home from work." Mother explained at length.
It turned out that Mother's feeling was absolutely right, she secretly noticed all my habits at home.
To be continued ....
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