"Serious?" asked Angga with surprise.
"Yes, seriously, Ngga. I took her home, together with her parents." With a casual demeanor, Evan answered.
"Widihhhh... hurry up, Sir."
"What the hell, Ngga," said Evan, lightly punching the arm of his friend who was driving. Angga just chuckled, then turned his gaze back to the front.
They were on their way home, after attending a dinner invitation from one of their potential colleagues from the area. Evan did not fully enjoy the event, because he was so busy texting each other with Lia. Because of that, Angga as Evan's assistant became the spokesperson for the CEO.
"You see, from the start to the end of the event, there were people who didn't focus at all. The phone continues to be caressed. Tskckck… who's the CEO, who's the troublemaker too."
"Wait what? Yes, it's your job to be my spokesperson, Ngga. How is it? You don't want to?"
"Oh, that's right... Hehehe... I want to, Van. Don't fire me. Just kidding."
"Hssshhh… it's not clear, Ngga. You don't have to slack off!" said Evan fiercely, which Angga laughed back.
"So, how is it? Where have you been chatting with Lia? It's so cool." Angga again threw questions about Lia to Evan. Because, to be honest, he was curious.
As someone who has been with the CEO for a long time, Angga understands that Evan is not the type of man who likes to linger to exchange messages with each other. He chose to call and immediately end the conversation if it was not important. Unless the other person is someone he needs or a creature he can be attracted to.
Perhaps, Lia became one of the interesting people for Evan. Hence, he felt at home replying to messages with the girl. That's what Angga thought. But, his thinking can be said is one thing that can be justified. Because he also had a conversation with Lia. And according to Angga, Lia is indeed an interesting and fun girl to talk to. Because the girl has broad insight and at the same time a distinctive style of speech that is full of enthusiasm. So, it will be able to provide good energy for those who hear it.
"Not going anywhere. Emmm… next time, you should also come to Lia's house. Visit her father as well, Ngga."
"Okay. I remember Lia's story about Ana who had the heart to slander and slander her father. Luckily you survived Ana's cursed temptation, Van."
"Demon of times."
"Hahaha, wow… that's not true, isn't it? Btw, she said Ana's house is not that far from Lia's house. Shall we come too?"
Evan frowned because he was confused by Angga's plan which he thought was strange.
"What are you doing? We don't have anything to do with her anymore."
"Hihihi, for revenge of course. On behalf of Lia and her family," said Angga who spontaneously made Evan laugh.
"You have to remember this, Ngga. Lia doesn't hold grudges, even though she has been hurt by Ana many times. She just didn't forget her attitude. Even at the cafe the other day, Lia was still thinking about Ana's feelings so she wouldn't be too embarrassed in front of us. Very good, right?" filled with admiration, Evan said so. His eyes sparkled and this was caught by Angga even though he was still focused on driving.
"Eciyeeeeee… looks like someone has a crush, huh?" teased Angga, glancing at Evan.
"Not yet. I don't know later," Evan replied with a meaningful smile.
"If so, I'm safe. Cut the tumpeng plus three free-range chickens. Complete with side dishes, vegetables, and others," said Angga enthusiastically while pointing his little finger at Evan, while his other hand was still holding the steering wheel.
"What the hell, geez. It's time to drive the focus so that it can arrive quickly. Tired of knowing. Besides, Papa has been calling all the time." Close Evan so they can hurry home.
***
After cleaning up, Evan and Angga, as usual, were sitting together in the living room. It was getting late, but neither of them had slept yet. Angga is busy making a presentation that will be used for the second meeting, the day after tomorrow. Meanwhile, Evan is seen analyzing the results provided by the company's research team regarding the Fower City.
Accompanied by melodious songs from Bruno Mars, they drifted off into their own busy lives. Although there were quite a lot of events today, it didn't make the two of them complain about being tired.
However, they still have to prepare everything needed as soon as possible so that the expected cooperation can be established. Even as the CEO of Galaxy wants to show his seriousness to the prospective colleague, he and the company are serious in proposing cooperation.
"Ana, chatting," said Evan, which broke the busyness between Evan and Angga.
"Wow, what's he doing?"
"How good is it? Shall I open it?"
"Yes, you read the message. If you don't need to answer, just be quiet. If necessary, block the number. Honestly, I don't like her. The initial meeting made her big, plus her attitude was like that with Lia. Fix, she's looking for trouble," explained Angga at length, spilling what was in his heart and mind.
Evan nodded, then read the message Ana sent. It only took Evan a minute to read and analyze the contents of the girl's message. And without thinking, he immediately blocked and deleted Ana's number right then and there.
"I'm done with her," Evan said as he placed the phone on the table.
"Good!" replied Angga while pointing his thumb at Evan.
***
Meanwhile …
"Good from where? My number is on the block, Sus. Damn it!"
At night, Ana gets angry because her number is blocked by Evan, shortly after the message is read. Annoyed, she calls Susi, who is forced to pick up the call if she doesn't want Ana to be angry.
"It's good. That's a sign that you should find another guy. You are avoided by Evan who is not necessarily good for you. Just be positive, Ana." Susi responded while yawning because she was very sleepy.
"But Sus… Evan is my type!" Ana replied stubbornly.
"Well, how about that, Na. Hmm ... oh yeah, how about we talk about it tomorrow? I'm so sleepy."
"No. I can't. You have to accompany me until I fall asleep!!! Sus, anyway you have to help me. Just be careful if you become a traitor like Hilda!"
Again and again, Susi gets these kinds of threats every time Ana asks her for help. She couldn't stand it anymore. However, when she remembered the help from Ana to her family, Susi again suppressed the unbearable feeling and chose to be patient with it.
"Yeah… yeah, I'll help later. Hhh… what should I do for help?" said Susi from the other side of the phone. Lazy.
"I made a plan first, I'll tell you later, Sus. Btw, are you still communicating with Hilda? Just watch out if it's still like that, I don't like it!" Ana threatens again.
Susi did not respond, only mumbled as a sign of affirmation of what Ana said. She swear to death, Susi wanted to end the call because she was very sleepy and tired.
With full patience, Susi listened to Ana's story, which seemed almost always the same. Always repeated, until she felt sick and bored. In the end, Ana said that she was sleepy and wanted to sleep. Instantly Susi became excited because her suffering was coming to an end.
"Anyway, you have to help me, Sus!"
"Yes, yes, ready. I'll be sure to help, okay?"
"Yeah, bye."
Tut!
As soon as the call ended, Susi lay back down on the bed. Finally, the ongoing suffering has ended. Thirty minutes is like a hundred years if she listen to Ana's complaints.
Susi was fed up, especially when the mediation session was held the other day in front of Mr. Chairman of the Neighborhood. That night, the only time in her life she had felt so ashamed. Plus, without Ana's knowledge, Susi had personally apologized to Lia.
Lia forgave her sincerely, not even angry or yelling at her. So far they rarely touch each other. But Lia accepted her arrival well. Since then, Susi has thought that Ana is not a girl who has a good personality. She wanted to be free, but there was one thing she hesitated to do.
Ana's family had helped her family by lending her some money, which at that time was needed to pay for her mother's surgery. So far, Susi's family has been paying every month according to the agreement. However, Susi still feels indebted because, at that time, only Ana's family quickly helped her.
For this reason, Susi unconsciously has made up her mind that she and her family are indebted to Ana's family. Even though if you think about it, her family is still in installments to this day. Shee shouldn't feel indebted, so she has to sacrifice herself right?
That night, Susi returned to rest with an uneasy feeling that arose because of Ana. She longed for an undisturbed peace from the girl who continued to haunt her life.
She don't know how long, Susi doesn't know. Because to be honest, she did not dare to break free from Ana's confines. Maybe, after all hi family debts are paid off, then he will feel free. However, with a very large nominal debt, Susi feels pessimistic about being able to pay it off immediately.
***