
"This house is so big and wide. But it feels lonely and quiet. Strange family" muttered Nanda while sipping his cooffe latte that was not so hot. Nanda deliberately chose to sit on the chair of the pool area that was shady enough for him to make his resting place. Nanda himself was still confused what he would do in the house. The household assistant in this house is already very much.
He took his cell phone which was in his little bag. Turns out his phone from yesterday was in a dead position. Nanda himself from yesterday also did not have time to check his cellphone. Deg degan feeling mixed confused when welcoming his wedding day makes him forget the existence of his cellphone.
It is called an old android phone but can still be used properly, left to turn on perfectly. And sure enough, when the phone was successfully turned on, dozens of messages immediately entered the memory. Slowly read one incoming message. Patiently, Nanda replied to all the messages one after another. His heartbeat immediately pounded uncharacteristically when Silvi's manager at the store where he worked sent a message asking about him who did not enter today. The reason, Nanda only permission not to enter two days. And this was the third day, so he should have entered today.
"Duh, look at me. Miss Silvi nyariin again... What did I answer?" nanda's brain thought hard about an appropriate and reasonable reason to give to his superiors. While cradling the nimang of his cellphone, finally there is a reason that feels right and can be understood.
Silvi's Mother
[Nanda, where have you been? You have only 2 days off, why don't you come in today? ]
Nanda
[Sorry Mrs Silvi, my mother is still sick. I haven't been able to get into work today. Tomorrow I will go in as usual. Please forgive me 🙏 ]
"Sorry Nanda, ma'am. Nanda has made mother as the reason Nanda lied" Nanda murmured softly.
The sun started to rise. His stomach worms also began demanding to be replenished. Nanda got up from his seat and walked into Oma Ana's mansion. Nanda's eyes traced every corner of the house while looking for an important room, the kitchen. He must immediately feed the worms that have been crowded in his stomach.
There was a rather boisterous sound in the room located slightly behind. The room is large enough to be called a kitchen. There were about four people who looked busy while conversing there. And their reaction instantly turned awkward as Nanda's feet entered the kitchen area. They immediately stopped their activities and immediately bowed their respects to their new young mistress.
"Happy afternoon lady Nanda, I am the head chef Sumi in this house. What is it that makes the lady have to come to the kitchen? Is there any food or drink you need?" said bi Sumi the head kitchen chef very politely. The friendly attitude of the workers made Nanda even more awkward to be treated very special like this.
"Ep... Sorry if I interrupted your activities. Is there anything I can help you with?" nanda said as she smiled. Nanda's words that were thrown away suddenly made the kitchen workers flabbergasted and stunned to not believe what they heard.
"There is no mistress. Madam is not worth being here. If the madam wants to eat or drink, the madam just say so. We'll get it ready for you soon"
"Oh, okay... Sorry I disturbed you guys"
"It's okay, madam. We were also preparing for lunch. If the madam doesn't mind, you can wait at the dinner table. We'll prepare the dish right away" Nanda nodded slowly and turned her back to walk towards the dining room.
The wall clock has shown at twelve noon. The food was already happening completely on the table. There was no sign that family members would enjoy lunch. Nanda's stomach is getting rattled. Wanting to get ahead of starting a meal, but a sense of reluctance to the homeowner forced Nanda to be patient to wait a while longer.
Nanda waited for half an hour. His saliva was already almost dripping on his shirt. The food also started to get cold. His empty stomach made his mind even more agitated. His eyes look for the figure of the owner of the house and Alvin's husband status that never came. Nanda breathed a rough, frustrated breath with this strange family condition.
"Why aren't they eating anyway? Are they laper? Adduu... I'm lapeeerrr...." Nanda whimpered a little while holding her stomach. Before long bi Sumi, the head chef came to give information to Nanda.
"Mrs... Looks like the madam has to eat by herself. The big lady is not feeling well. He asked me to bring lunch to his room. And young master Alvin is the same. He also wanted to eat in his room. Does the madam not mind if I re-warm this food? This food seemed to have cooled" Nanda snorted annoyed at the behavior of her new family. Especially to Alvin. But he abandoned himself like this. Nanda thinned her lips and commented on the sweet smile on her face while shaking her head.
"No need to be Sumi. No need to heat it up again. This food is still good even though it is cold. I'll eat it." he said as he picked up the plate and immediately filled it with rice, vegetables and appetizing side dishes. Bi Sumi simply nodded and immediately turned her back to the kitchen leaving Nanda alone at the dining table.
"Bi Sumi.." quickly bi Sumi turned around and looked back at Nanda.
"Yes madam"
"Emmm... Is... Would Bi Sumi please accompany me to eat? It is unfortunate that a large dining table with this much food is only occupied by one person. After all, if we eat together, it feels different. Better and delicious"
"No madam, please forgive me. I have my own place to eat back there. Madam Nanda need not worry. Our place for the chefs to eat was also quite large. And it would be impolite if I joined the meal with the mistress."
"There are rules in this house not to eat with a chef?" nanda's impulsive question just popped out of her lips. A great curiosity made him ask the question spontaneously.
"There is no mistress. But it should have been. Excuse me for permission to go back. Enjoy your lunch, madam. If there is something you feel lacking, you can press the bell under the table to call me" Bi Sumi turned back and quickly let Nanda sit down to enjoy her lunch alone. Nanda just grunted quietly.
"It's really a strange family" his grunts softly and continues to eat. His starving stomach makes him stay focused to enjoy the various foods that have been presented at the table.
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