Ratih did not expect her life to become even more difficult after getting into an argument with Suga. She never imagined that she would be the secretary of the man. For Ratih, a secretary is nothing more than a maid, only having a much higher designation and guarantee. With that in mind, Ratih thinks her position has been demoted.
Now, Ratih can only freeze in front of Suga. Even so, her eyes stare intently at the man. Ratih very wants to hit Suga's face. How can she not feel annoyed if, at this time, she is being toyed with without any chance to fight back?
Meanwhile, Suga sighed as he moved lazily. After a while, he took off his glasses.
"Why?" asked Suga in a data tone.
Ratih clenched her fists in an attempt to hold back the anger. However, it seemed she failed, so she spat out the words. "Return me to my previous position, Mr. Suga!"
Suga didn't change his attitude much, except to look the other way. "I can't," he answered lightly.
"Why?!"
"I've mutated Belinda."
"But, why should I replace her?!"
Suga didn't answer. A moment after staring intently at Ratih, he stood up. In the next instant, Suga swung his pair of long legs towards the existence of the beautiful woman who was so bold to him. Of course, Suga's attitude made Ratih immobile as well as nervous.
"Why aren't you polite to me, huh?!" said Suga. He even put his face in front of Ratih so that at least Ratih would feel pressured.
By reflex, Ratih slapped the man. She was even surprised at her attitude. Ratih cursed in her heart for the unpleasant incident she had created herself. She bit her lip nervously because, after all, Suga was still her boss. The threat of two billion rupiahs is a fear for her. And her rude attitude is sure to make Suga even angrier. Good grief! Ratih could only curse and keep looking down nervously.
Suga touched his cheek. Ratih's slap made his cheek quite sore. Suga wants to whip that woman, but the place where he is currently is not at all supportive.
"You're not apologizing to me?!" asked Suga more firmly. He deliberately pushed his bangs up so that his sharp gaze could penetrate Ratih's heart.
"N-no!" said Ratih, still trying to maintain self-esteem. "I don't want to apologize before you restore my position!" she continued while returning Suga's gaze.
Suga was about to swing his hand because he was already annoyed. But he had not yet landed on Ratih's cheek. He immediately discouraged his intention. This courageous woman will not be afraid. Just last night, Ratih fought against two members sent by Suga. And a slap certainly nothing to that woman.
"Why should I, Mr. Suga! You have thousands of employees, Sir! "
"Hey!"
Suga's loud voice made Ratih flinch until her shoulders lifted. She lowered her head without being able to offer any more resistance. It will be difficult for her if, in the end, Suga brings up the two billion penalties.
"Ratih?"
"Y-yes, Mr. Suga."
"Why were you so domineering and bold in the first place? I'm your boss. Why does your attitude seem to want to arrange everything I want, huh?! Would you pay two billion—"
"Mister!"
"You screamed again just now?"
Ratih swallowed her saliva. Her mouth is tricky to control when facing someone she hates. In fact, not only to Suga but also to Kani—her aunt.
But when it comes to money that is not reasonable as a penalty fee, of course, Ratih cannot remain silent. She will fight! Isn't it the most common thing for companies to pay severance pay for employees who resign and not ask for the penalty instead? Unfortunately, Suga is a crazy geek!
Suga sighed, then asked again, "What's your excuse, Miss Ugly?"
Hearing this physical humiliation, of course, Ratih felt very upset. But she could only grit his teeth to protect the contents of her ATM, which did not even reach ten million.
"Do you want me to tell the truth or lie?" Ratih replied without giving a glance, preferring to lower her head.
"Say."
"Because I hated you for a long time. Because you arbitrarily lowered my position to become your assistant. Because you didn't give me a chance to refuse you. Because you gave me a penalty fee, that wasn't fair, even though I was the employee who was fired, and of course, I didn't violate the contract. Because you mock me stupid and ugly. Curry-"
"Do you want me to cut your tongue, Ratih?!"
"Didn't you yourself ask me to say it?"
Suga fell silent. Only a rough exhale that he was doing. For him, Ratih is not just annoying but also unique for an ordinary woman. Ratih is not normal, according to what Suga thinks. Ratih would make things difficult for him if not closely watched. Killing her was certainly not the right decision because apart from the black belt that Ratih holds, Suga still cannot commit murder.
Daichi Lesmana's words seem valid if Suga is a soft-hearted mafia. Even though the methods of torture Suga has used so far have tended to be cruel and still cannot be justified. For some of his members, this method is the most frightening form of Sugantara. But in the end, Suga still let them live because maybe he was too cowardly to be a killer.
"Lastly, ... because I keep your secret. The secret I know about you makes me braver and I can fight you!" Ratih couldn't hold back anymore.
"So you want to fight me and threaten me? With your money which is not up to ten million. Can you pay the nominal penalty that I want? Because no matter how hard you fight me, you will still lose to me, Ratih. How are you going to spread about my identity anyway?" Suga said. He knows that Ratih doesn't have any proof of the face behind his geeky appearance, but once Ratih spreads rumours, people will start to be interested in finding out about him. And this is the reason why Suga still wants to keep an eye on Ratih.
Ratih swallowed her saliva. "H-how...?"
"Your poor face reflects the digits in your bank account, Ratih. Typical of a simple woman, I can guess even the card piny me."
"Whoa!" Ratih smiled wryly, her eyes moving erratically. That man again belittled her pride. She couldn't accept any of that. "O-oh, huh? Where do you know? Co-mention it!"
"You ordered me again, Ratih?"
"T-that I'm not ordering you, Sir, I just... just asking for proof."
Suga brought his face back to Ratih's face. Automatically, Ratih backed. Her eyes, which had been moving erratically, now flickered with an innocent expression.
In front of Ratih's beautiful eyes, Suga smiled so sweetly. His sharp eyes were evident when seen up close, including the smooth skin of his face.
Why does this person with such an attractive faces try to hide his identity? What for? Ratih questioned something that had made her curious since last night.
"910217 ... that's your ATM pin," said Suga while pulling his head.
Ratih's eyes widened with a gaping jaw.
"I am right?"
"You-you stalked me, didn't you?! You want to rob me?!"
"Have you forgotten who I am, Ratih Kembang? I'm genius Sugantara."
"Bu-but, there's no way you'd know that much detail right?"
"So, ... my guess was right?"
Ratih looked down silently.
"In terms of appearance alone, you are very simple, Ratih. It shows that your mind is also very simple. You want to avoid taking care of the little things. Meanwhile, banks often prohibit the use of date of birth. And finally, you reversed your birth date as your pin to an ATM card, right?"
Amazing! Inner Ratih.
Suga walked to his desk. His attitude was so arrogant and made Ratih unable to move. What a man! The myth about people wearing glasses meaning intelligent people is true. Apart from that myth, Suga is known to have a brilliant brain. It is just...
"Wait! Where do you know my date of birth?" Ratih asked.
Shortly after sitting in his chair, Suga threw a brown folder. He handed it over to Ratih.
"You are now my private secretary, you stupid woman! Belinda submitted your application file five years ago, so I know your identity from there," explained Suga.
"But, I still refused, I—"
"Two billion, Ratih. You should pay me."
"Aarrrgggghhh! Damn, that sucks!"
"Are you cursing me?"
Ratih snorted in annoyance. There is indeed no way to escape from Sugantara's figure. That man is so scary! The contents of the contract that include the penalty fee can be changed according to the digit that Suga wants. This would make it even more difficult for Ratih to fight just because she refused to become a secretary.
"O-okay," said Ratih, who finally gave up. "But, at least tell me first why you attracted me to replace Miss Belinda," she asked.
"Because you have to be watched, Miss Ugly," said Suga.
"Why? Wasn't it you who didn't want to meet me? Besides, you know that if I can't prove that you have a face mm, it's a bit better."
"It should be. Unfortunately, you are not someone who can make me trust. Moreover, when women like to gossip. You might spread rumours about me."
"Just because of that? I'm not interested in your identity! Yes, I still have a sense of curiosity; the rest is a sense of wonder. But I will never say your face to other people!"
"Who knows."
"Tsk, aaah! Well, I admit, your face is handsome. Not a scary monster face. Seriously!"
When Ratih said the word 'monster', Suga's tongue suddenly went numb. His eyes were wide. Ratih thinks the face behind his thick glasses doesn't look like a monster. However, in reality, Suga's other life is inversely proportional to the woman's judgment. Suga has been a monster!
Mr. Suga's expression changed. Why? Ratih caught the different expression on Suga's face. After admitting that she was not interested in who Suga was, but now, she asked if she had to reveal Suga's real life immediately.
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