Drops of liquid on Wilma Herdian's forehead began to appear. Her heart was beating abnormally. An uneasy feeling radiated from her chest cavity, down to her stomach.
"Rere, if Mr. William comes, tell Wilma to go to the toilet first, okay, Re. It's up to Mr William whether him want to wait or not." Wilma Herdian immediately got up from her chair.
Made several prospective passengers who were making reservations, couldn't help but turn their heads towards her. With a look of disdain. Disrespectful, they might think.
Wilma Herdian quickly fulfilled her wish. Her stomach suddenly felt queasy. Something she couldn't control, as a feeling of panic overtook her.
Several minutes passed. Wilma Herdian deliberately slowed down her movements. Stay longer in the toilet. Washed her hands, then looked at herself in the mirror hanging above the bathroom sink.
Inhale, exhale. Inhale, exhale. She took one more breath before turning her hand on the bathroom doorknob.
Walk slowly towards the ticketing room. In front of the closed door, which separated the front and back room of the office, Wilma Herdian peered for a moment through the glass door with a diameter of ten centimeters.
There was someone there, sitting back on a special sofa for customers waiting in line, when the TTO was busy. His arms crossed in front of his chest. Occasionally glance at the clock on the wall.
Wilma Herdian inhaled again and exhaled. Confidently, turned the doorknob. The squeaking sound of the door made the cold CEO turn around.
The look in his eyes made anyone's hair stand on end. Including Wilma Herdian. She quickly looked down. She knew she had made a mistake and had a William Lee waiting for her, more than ten minutes ago.
William Lee got up and immediately approached Wilma Herdian who was still motionless behind the door. Half of her body is still hiding behind the door.
The door swung wide open as William Lee's palm pushed it forward. His other hand grabbed Wilma Herdian's wrist. And forced her to follow in the footsteps of the cold man in front of her.
"Just a moment, Sir." Wilma Herdian stopped in her tracks, as they passed the table that Wilma Herdian used to use.
"My bag," she continued in a choked voice.
William Lee immediately let go of his grip. Freed Wilma Herdian to retrieve her bag, behind the counter. His eyes followed the direction where Wilma Herdian was walking. It was as if Wilma Herdian was his treasure, and if he was careless, someone would take it.
Wilma Herdian's bag is in hand. She said goodbye to her friends. Her steps felt rushed. William Lee's hand again pulled her wrist.
At the door they met Andi Nugraha–one of the travel agents, his eyes were so complicated. Stared at Wilma Herdian and stopped at her hand which was gripped by William Lee's.
Out of courtesy, Wilma Herdian greeted him. However, Andi Nugraha did not reply at all. A man with a thin beard, with hair parted in the middle. His stature was almost as tall as William Lee.
Wilma Herdian then continued to follow William Lee's footsteps, a black Maybach waiting in the parking lot. His assistant, Ronald Nasution, was seen opening the door for Wilma Herdian, while William Lee opened the car door for himself, on the other hand. The two of them got into the luxury car almost at the same time.
"Which way, Boss?" asked Ronald Nasution, William Lee's assistant and personal chauffeur, when he got behind the wheel.
"Wilma, do you like seafood?" asked William Lee softly. A faint smile appeared on his lips.
"I'm allergic to seafood," answer Wilma Herdian. William Lee nodded.
"Are you vegetarian?"
"I used to eat goat satay at celebrations." Wilma Herdian was reluctant to answer William Lee's question.
"Go to 26 Beef Steak & Shake Resto. The beef steak and milkshakes are famous for being delicious." William Lee ordered Ronald Nasution.
After that, William Lee was seen busy with a cell phone with an apple logo, his hand swiftly moving the stylus pen over the screen.
Feeling that there was nothing Wilma Herdian could do or start a conversation, she took out her cell phone. Just a normal cell phone, not like William Lee's. In fact, her cell phone can only be used to send short messages or make phone calls.
On the screen, she saw several short messages from her close colleagues at the office, and short messages from Andi Nugraha.
Wilma Herdian frowned. This man, Wilma Herdian, greeted him when he passed, but he didn't reply. Now, send a message. What do he want?
Without thinking, Wilma Herdian opened Andi Nugraha's message. Want to know what he sent.
[Andi Nugraha: Where are you going with that Casanova CEO?]
Casanova he said? William Lee a Casanova?
Subconsciously, Wilma Herdian glanced at the man beside him. A little worry filled her heart, if William Lee stole a short message from Andi Nugraha.
Feeling safe–William Lee is still busy with his smartphone, Wilma Herdian replied to Andi Nugraha's short message.
[Wilma Herdian: what is Casanova CEO?]
[Andi Nugraha: Playboy. William Lee is a playboy, likes to change partners.]
What? Playboy he say? William Lee turned out to be a playboy? Oh, at least he's not a married man. Hopefully. Please Wilma Herdian in her heart.
[Wilma Herdian: Are you sure? I was asked to accompany him to lunch. There's nothing special.]
Message sent. Not long after, Andi Nugraha replied.
[Andi Nugraha: Why would I lie? Careful. Don't fall in love with him.]
Reading Andi Nugraha's reply, spontaneously made Wilma Herdian chuckle. Which of course immediately caught the attention of the CEO of the polar bear beside her.
Falling in love he said? On William Lee? Cold, arrogant, pushy man? What's so interesting? It's ridiculous. Wilma Herdian thought.
"Is there something funny?" William Lee seemed interested in looking at Wilma Herdian's cell phone, which of course she flatly refused.
"There isn't any." Wilma Herdian answered briefly and immediately put away her old cell phone from William Lee. Put it back in her bag.
About ten minutes, they arrived at a mall and got off first at the lobby. William Lee again held Wilma Herdian's hand.
They walked to the center of the mall, then down to the ground floor. Head to Beef Steak & Shake Resto 26. The place looks deserted, even though it's already lunch time, while other places to eat look crowded.
"Welcome to Resto Beef Steak & Shake 26, Mr. Lee and Miss Wilma," the greeter greeted the arrival of William Lee and Wilma Herdian.
Then a waiter led them to a table that had been prepared. The table is located quite far from the restaurant entrance, and is slightly closed from the outside.
William Lee pulled out a chair for Wilma Herdian, making it awkward. He himself was served by a male waiter who had been standing at the table.
William Lee gave Wilma Herdian the freedom to choose her own type of beef steak. Along with the drink.
Instantly she was confused. During this time, when her father was still actively working, she had only eaten beef steak three times, all of which her father chose the menu for her.
Apart from that, the price is pretty fantastic. For ticketing employee pocket size. Wilma Herdian didn't want to be seen taking advantage of William Lee by choosing an expensive menu. Here, she only accompanies the CEO's lunch.
"I'll go with your choice." Wilma Herdian said politely.
William Lee ordered for them an imported wagyu rib eye. Steak made from imported wagyu rib eye meat which is grilled or grilled. Served with local potatoes, mixed vegetables, mushrooms and brown sauce typical of Resto Beef Steak & Shake 26.
"Wilma, what would you like to drink?" Again William Lee gave Wilma the freedom to choose her favorite drink.
Wilma Herdian flipped through the menu book, before finally choosing. "Special chocolate milkshake, okay?"
William Lee ordered Wilma Herdian's choice, a chocolate flavored milkshake topped with chocolate ice cream. And milky blueberries, to himself. Vanilla milkshake mixed with fresh blueberries.
They waited about fifteen minutes. William Lee looked so relaxed. But not with Wilma Herdian.
"Why, Wilma? Did you suddenly have a stomach ache again?" For a moment Wilma Herdian stared at the rows of tables and chairs around her that looked empty.
Then Wilma Herdian just realized, in a restaurant that serves a variety of beef steak menus which are said to be according to William Lee delicious, only the two of them ate there.
"Is the food in this restaurant bad?"
Wilma Herdian, in her life, she had never tried the beef steak menu at this restaurant. So, don't know what beef steak tastes like here.
Although Wilma Herdian is sure, with a nominal price of a few rupiahs, it certainly has a delicious taste. No way, all visitors at this mall can't afford beef steak in a restaurant that only serves a variety of beef steak and milkshakes menus.
William Lee's smile grew. Staring at Wilma Herdian who was waiting for his answer.