Part 18.
After stopping at the bakery shop, the plan was for Mother and I to go straight home. This morning, Mother gave a message to Mbok Nah, to exaggerate the food for guests tonight.
Why am I so nervous? I can't wait to see the handsome CEO up close. And what was her reaction like to meet and talk to me.
The car drove at a moderate speed, less than half an hour, I had arrived at the boutique. My mother had just finished clearing her desk. After saying goodbye to his two assistants, we immediately got into the car.
"Mother... which bakery shop is next to you? You see, there are two in this area?"
"We choose a shop that has a discount, the cake is delicious! Almost every day there are promos, to attract buyers," explained Mother.
"Oh, I see, but how do you know if the bakery shop has promos and discounts?"
"You know, Mother is friends with her social media account!"
"Hm, that's right, Mother is really a social media person," I said, shaking my head.
From afar, the name of the bakery that Mother meant. This is a bakery that just opened in the area near our house. Yesterday Mother ordered a cake through a green application. But now come directly to see and choose which cake or snack you like.
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After choosing two boxes of cake and snacks, Mother went to the cashier to pay for them. I still see various snacks in the display case. Suddenly my eyes fell on someone. There was a couple of lovers, just got out of the car. I think I know the guy.
From the side, he looks like Rendy, my college friend. But the woman with him, I don't know. She brought another new lover, because they held hands when they got out of the car.
Actually it's none of my business, but it's a pity to see the fate of the woman. After paying at the cashier, Mom called me.
"Zahra...let's go home!" invite her.
"Eh-oh, yes, Bund," I said in surprise.
"What do you see, why are you so surprised?"
Hearing Mother's voice, the lovers looked at me. And I pretended not to see. We passed each other at the door on our way out. And it's true that Rendy and his girlfriend.
I immediately intended to prank him, then said. "Wow, what a coincidence that we met at the
here, yes, Rend! Tell your lover to eat a lot of cake, the kitchen is strong to face the realities of life, if it's going to be two soon!" I teased.
Rendy, who did not expect to meet me at the bakery shop, became embarrassed. Him face was red with embarrassment and anger. I rushed into the car waving at him.
Mother was surprised to see me talking like that, then asked. "Za... you know them?"
"That guy is a college friend, Za! Yesterday he asked her out on a date, but Za refused because he was cheating on her!" I explained.
"Oh-I see, yes," Mother shook her head hearing all my explanations about Rendy
It was fun hanging out in the car, it didn't feel like we had arrived at the housing complex. I honk the horn as I pass through the portal. Two security smiled at me, they already know our family.
I glanced at the watch on my hand, I didn't realize it was already six in the afternoon. This means that it will be time for Maghrib soon. I honked the car horn, so that Mr. Dirman would open the fence. See my car came, he jogged to open the lock. And I immediately put the car in the garage.
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After the Maghrib prayer, I went downstairs. There was already Mother and Sis Mona. They started busy in the kitchen helping Mbok Nah prepare dinner.
"Hey, Za, come here! Help Mother arrange this cup cake on a plate!" Mother asked.
"Yes, Bund," I said, sitting in the kitchen.
"Ciee, Sis Mona is in trouble, ya?!" my joke.
"It's okay, Big Brother is preparing dinner for the priest candidate," he joked.
"Ha-haa, I really hope so, Sis!" I mocked.
"Hm, it's called effort, Za! Who knows if it will work," replied Sis Mona confidently. I glanced at Mother, she laughed hear the words of Sis Mona. While I was busy arranging the cup cake on the serving plate.
On the dining table was neatly arranged food and drinks and fruit. Added again with a variety of cup cakes. Very complete dinner menu this time.
I think this is too much, welcoming only two guests, so that a lot of food is provided. Soon Papa and Brother Rey came to the kitchen to see how busy we were.
"Aihh, just like going to Eid, there's a lot of food and snacks on the table!" Brother Rey exclaimed while chewing a cup cake.
"It seems that there is a hidden plan behind this dinner invitation, ya?" asked Brother Rey curiously.
We who were in the kitchen immediately fell silent hearing his words. It's also true what Brother Rey said, as if there was a hidden plan. Only Mom and Dad know the answer. Because of that, I became more and more curious and couldn't wait for that special guest.
As soon as I saw the round object on display in the kitchen, I didn't realize it was almost eight o'clock at night. After cleaning up in the kitchen, I immediately go upstairs to clean up and then dress neatly.
My heart feels more and more excited, soon the CEO of the next door neighbor, will come to fulfill the invitation to dinner with our family.
After getting dressed neatly, I didn't immediately go downstairs. I prefer to sit on the balcony terrace looking at the CEO's house. I didn't see the CEO's car in his yard. Did he forget that he had an appointment with my family?
Meanwhile, Mother and Sis Mona have prepared a lot of food on the table. If it turns out that the CEO forgot or canceled his promise, the food stock in this house could flood. Because Mother never overdoes it in serving food, just enough.
While waiting for the special guest, I surf the blue social media. As soon as you open the application, there are several people asking for confirmation to be friends. I've limited friendship, can't accept that it's a man. Except for school friends or family.
To be continued ....