KNITTING THE FLAKES OF LOVE
29 Meet Business Relationships
The family just finished dinner. Now they were ready to return to the inn. While still waiting for Pram to pay the bill, Citra and her two children walked casually.
“Citra ... “ baritone voice stops its pace.
“Ma, there is a call,” speech Kinar make Citra look for the direction of the sound.
He looked carefully. Alex was walking side by side with the two men with him. He now stopped right in front of Citra and her two children.
“I didn't expect us to meet here,” Alex said with a smile etched on his face, “View rame ...”
“Bring kids.... “ Citra also returned Alex's smile and introduced her two children, “This is my son Kinar and Damar.”
“I and my colleagues also discussed work,” Alex seemed excited to meet Citra, “We just arrived from Jakarta this afternoon. The plan is to have dinner here. Meet my colleague from Bandung ... “
He immediately introduced his two colleagues, and had told of his closeness with Citra in the past. Each one immediately introduced themselves.
Alex stared intently at the faces of Kinar and Damar. A little sadness tore his heart. If only he had been frank from the beginning, he might now be the father of two amazing children.
“Goodnight om,” greet Kinar politely.
“Goodnight too .... “ Alex puts a friendly smile on his face.
“We can go home now?” pram's voice interrupted them.
He who finished paying the dinner bill was surprised to see some adult men engaging in serious conversations with his small family and curious to find out quickly.
Alex looked at Pram and nodded his head with an unfettered smile from his lips.
“Pak Erlangga?” one of the gallant men who was with Alex immediately greeted Pram upon seeing his presence.
“Ronald?” Pram scrunches his forehead looking at one of his clients along with Alex.
“Wah, it's been almost six months we didn't meet?” Ronald shook his hand tightly.
“How are you?” Pram greeted the relationship warmly.
Ronald Hendrawan is one of the heavy equipment consultants who use many of his company's service products. The two know each other well.
“Always excited,” Ronald chuckles, “How's your sex lover doing? I heard you guys will soon formalize the relationship to a more serious level.”
Pram immediately fell silent. He was uncomfortable with Ronald's questions. He looked at Citra who finally retreated by holding Kinar and Damar avoiding hearing their conversation that started to come out of the corridor.
During this every meeting with Ronald, he was always with Widya who at that time their relationship was warm. Widya's charm also ensnared the player Ronald who is currently single.
Alex can capture the hot atmosphere that surrounds them. He looked at the image with concern. He felt that something was not okay with someone who had been so close to his heart.
The image immediately involved Kinar and Damar to talk about the items they had bought, although it could be seen that his face had turned sad.
Because Damar was so enthusiastic in telling his new toy, making Kinar forget the cross-section of the conversation between his father and his coworkers.
“Sorry Mr. Pram, we'll excuse you.” Alex immediately cut the atmosphere that began to be less conducive.
He could not see the sad face that Citra tried to cover with her smile as they say goodbye.
“Woman is his wife?” Ronald begins to realize that Pram is not alone once the little family is passed from before them.
Now the three sat in the cafeteria in front of the restaurant where they enjoyed dinner.
“That's you, if you want to talk about the place first ... “ connect Ganjar, one of Alex's colleagues who are with them, “I see his wife's face immediately changed.”
Alex was silent about the second conversation. He could not bear to see the sad look adorning the face of ayu Citra.
“Ck, tsk, tsk .... “ Ronald clucked while shaking his head, “Iya anyway. I'm just curious, the last time I met Mr. Pram and his secretary both seemed friendly. Moreover, Widya once said, that they will get married soon.”
“But his wife is beautiful. Impossible he cheated... “ bela Ganjar.
“Ha ha ha .... “ Ronald laughs at Ganjar's words, “You haven't seen Widya. She is a woman who has a strong ***appeal. It was impossible for Erlangga not to be tempted. Moreover, both of them are one room and often travel together.”
“Kasian Citra if pak Pram dua... “ murmured Alex.
He looked at the steps Citra and her family were getting away. He can read the face of dislike when Ronald shot Pram directly will be close to a woman who is none other than his secretary.
In his heart Alex could not accept the words of Ronald who seemed to know the lunge of Pram and Widya in his daily life.
“I'm sorry if what you said about Mr. Pram and his secretary is true. His wife is beautiful and looks educated,” interrupted Ganjar after listening to the conversation of the two.
“Maybe Pram tempted with young leaves, or it could be second puberty .... “ Ronald said with a small laugh, “Kor the hell, his wife already looks old too .... “
Alex was upset to hear Ronald's words. He felt the closest and most know about Citra, it was like to sew the mouth of Ronald who said he did not use a filter.
“His wife deserves pity,” Ganjar said with concern.
“Biasalah, his name is men of money, young leaves are always more attractive.” Ronadl seemed to justify the actions of men who pawned loyalty only for a moment's pleasure.
While elsewhere, Pram gripped the steering wheel firmly. The meeting with Ronald has brought new problems. Communication that has just been created but has not returned the warmth of the family, is now starting to tarnish due to the conversation about Ronald relationship that comes from Bali.
When there was activity in Bali six months ago, the relationship he and Widya was warm. Both are not shy to show affection when appearing in public, let alone away from their respective families, especially Pram who feels free even though he is still in the corridor he made himself.
He understands Widya's desire to want more from him, but for that one he is still sane, he thinks of his daughter. There's no way he's doing without a clear bond.
“Pa, why did you say that papa is still in touch with him?” aleukan Kinar who sat with Damar made Pram stunned, “Do you really want to marry him?”
“That's not true dear,” hastily Pram replied.
The silent image did not respond to the conversation that took place between the daughter and her husband. He turned his face and turned his ears. Of course the pain was still there, but he was committed to living it all until he felt tired. And he will step without looking back, if his soul and body have given up to fight.
“Papa is no longer with him. Mama also knew that,” Pram tried to reach Citra's fingers, but she was disappointed because Citra raised her hand and crossed her chest with her eyes fixed out the window.
“Mbak same papa talking what the hell?” Damar let go of his toy because he was disturbed by both of them.
“Talk nothing,” Pram encodes the Kinar to stop their conversation.
Kinar smiled wryly. He was still not satisfied with his father's answer. But he was sure that his father would keep his promise. Moreover, eyang kakung and eyang putri have become witnesses to Pram's sincerity to re-embrace his small family.
Arriving at the inn, the clock has shown at 11 pm. Citra took Damar who was already heavily sleepy. He let Pram and Kinar who were still continuing their disconnected conversation earlier.
“Mbak must trust papa,” Pram again confirms his heart in his eldest daughter, “Papa only loves mama. And we'll stay together forever.”
“Mbak will be very disappointed if papa is still involved with him ... “ shine Kinar.
He was lazy to mention the name of the women who had made their families now live apart. What's more until this second, her mother hasn't returned to their mansion.
“Help papa struggles to convince mama. Papa is lonely at home .... “ Pram said with a sad feeling.
“Mbak not guilty mom. It all takes time .... “ Kinar shrugged looking at his lackluster papa face, “But papa should also take care of himself. The actor of today is desperate .... “
Pram ruffled Kinar's bangs with a faint smile on his face hearing the words coming out of his little girl's increasingly mature mouth.
It didn't feel like they had lived five months apart. Now he is convinced that Kinar's trauma is gone. He saw his girl had addressed well the problems that arise in their small family.
“Papa should also be selective in choosing friendships. Many are framing and trapping. Mbak does not want papa to fall back into the same hole,” speech Kinar like an adult makes Pram feel touched at once nyesek, “If that happens, until it happens, mbak will approve whatever decision you will take.”
The word Kinar makes Pram skak mat. He really did not expect the thought of Kinar was that deep. Already as mature as her little girl who has always been spoiled and all her wishes she always followed.
Intentions want to follow and accompany Citra during its activities in Yogya. But time does not allow. Pram had to return to Jakarta because there was little problem with the contractor who wanted to apply for a heavy equipment lease extension that his assistant could not afford. With a heavy heart he returned to Jakarta so urgent call Singgih who expects him to go home soon.
