Chapter 5 Part 5

Rendra POV

It's been more than a week that Nadia has been in the office and my progress in approaching her has only moved a little. Even then, it's only limited to sending a mysterious breakfast and asking her to eat dinner. That's also the mode of taking her home.

I'm really ashamed. I'm 35 years old but the way to approach girls is still minimal. The thing is, I've always been used to girls who approach or tease me, not my own encouragement. Approaching a girl of Nadia's age, I'm shaking.

And now, oh my god, I'm really embarrassed to tell you guys. Can you believe it now that I'm asking Reza for advice on how to approach Nadia? believe it or not, you have to believe it. The proof is that now I'm with Reza in my room while occasionally I check the chat about the Gathering plan in the office Whatsapp group which contains me and office officials.

"I'm surprised you can love it so little, Ndra. Isn't there someone your age? Or at least a year or two below you?"

"Yes. But if I like him, how about it? It's really nice if I can control my feelings."

Yesterday, after dinner, I decided to share my feelings with Reza. After that, I was really confused about how else to approach Nadia or at least the girl realized that I had more feelings for her. Instead of talking to office people, for example Gugun or Finka, it was risky. will be ridiculed by pedophiles, I'd rather confide in my own brother, right? even though I'm still being ridiculed.

Compared to Regi, I'm closer to this bastard Reza. That's because Regi is often busy with his work in Singapore and rarely comes home. Reza does work in Semarang. But compared to Regi, Reza comes home once a week. Still, I love both of them.

I'm sorry Mama if the three sons don't get along. I've been a widow for ten years, it's stressful if you add all the stubborn sons.

"Or don't you ask for help from a close friend .. " suggested Reza.

Nadia's close friend? who?

"How do you ask for help?"

"Yes, help so that you are closer. For example, find out what Nadia's hobbies are, what type of guy is she... that's kind of like that..." Reza explained lightly while chewing on the plantains that Mama bought this afternoon. Why eat bananas banana.

Nadia's close friend?

Acha mean right?

But, Acha also just met Nadia. How do you know what she likes and what Nadia likes?

After all, I know very well, even though I'm not close to what type of Acha is. Such a cheerful woman. I'm afraid that one day she'll let go and unload everything with Nadia. Huuuh, no, I could mess up all my plans then.

Surely you think like this, "Yes, it's good, Ndra, if Nadia knows how you feel."

Yes, it's good, but I don't know whether Nadia will like me back or not. It's not physical problems that I'm afraid of because I'm sure I'm handsome. But it's a big age difference. I'm sure all of you, Nadia, want rich uncles I?

"His close friend is cheerful, Za. It's better if you don't have to than mess up all my plans."

"Is it really Nadia's close friend? Isn't it possible that she only has one friend in this world?"

Who else is it? Acha and Nadia are very close at the office.

Waitttt....

Yes, it's true that Reza. Nadia has another close friend, and that person is what I thought was Nadia's boyfriend at that time.

"There is.. but right.. I don't know what his name is, where is his house.."

Plaque..

Reza Saiton! my head is banged!

"You idiot, he's overjoyed. You just have to look for it, man. What's so hard about it. Look for Nadia's Instagram. Surely there's a photo on Nadia's feed with her friend. You just need to DM and ask to meet."

I immediately realized and immediately smiled. Also, this child was born in 1984!

"You're smart too. It turns out that you don't just look like Reza Rahadian, but your brain is as genius as Mr. Habibie."

I smiled to myself afterwards while eating the banana that I grabbed from Reza's hand.

I hope that Nadia's friend will help me to get that cute girl born in 2001.

️ Author POV

"Lame again, did your friend arrive? Ros is already hungry."

Today, Ros came from Kuala Lumpur after almost a year of being LDR. To treat her longing and introduce Ros to her best friend, Agung also invited Ros and Nadia to have dinner at Nadia's favorite Nasi Padang stall.

"Be patient, dear.. it will come soon."

Compared to Nadia when he was dating, Agung's treatment of Ros was much different. In the past with Nadia, Agung always said casually, but not with Ros. With the Malay girl, Agung must act as gently as possible. Ros is a sulky. will rage and be fierce like the real Kak Ros in Upin-Ipin Animation.

"Well there he is." Agung said when he saw Nadia who had just parked the motorbike not far from where they were sitting.

"Sweet ye.. like hot chocolate tok Aba.." Ros and Agung laughed.

Nadia did not take long to approach them with a sweet smile.

"Sorry it took so long. There was a demonstration at the PLN office earlier."

"Demo what?" asked Agung.

"Emak-mother's demo protested to PLN why the electricity was turned off during Mas Al and Andin's showtime."

Agung's laughter exploded while his lover did not understand.

"That's it, moms. oh yes.. this is Ros, love of my life.

Honey, this is what Nadia is. Your best friend since high school."

Nadia and Ros introduced themselves to each other. Ros doesn't know and Agung never intends to tell that Nadia is his ex-lover. Ros is jealous.

"Later, if I go berserk because I'm jealous, I'll die. If I'm angry, I'll use power-ups in the style of Adu du the box head, right?" Agung explained when asked why he would never tell Ros if Nadia was his ex.

"If I may know, are you ready Mas Al and.. um.. Andin? Why is he someone who can be the cause of the protest?" Ros asked innocently. Suddenly Nadia and Agung laughed.

They also sat down and explained "They are soap opera actors who are hype in Indonesia, dear.

"Yes Ros. Not a day has passed without that drama here.." Nadia added.

"Oooh like that.. Ros thought he was the prime minister or what was that.. "

"It's scary how Andin's influence in Indonesia. Until PLN demoed, sorry..." Agung said, not understanding. Luckily, his mother at home wasn't that type of audience. Her mother would only curse in her heart if there was an annoying scene.

They also chatted and joked. Nadia and Ros met face to face for the first time. Usually only through social media.

"You are really sweet, Nadia. This sweet girl, don't you love your lover?"

Hearing that, Nadia Semar Mesem. Nadia likes to be called sweet more than beautiful. Because according to her, beauty is relative while sweetness is absolute.

"It's sweet like cadbury, isn't it, honey?" Agung added and Ros nodded enthusiastically.

"Ah, Ros can do it."

"Oh, you're filthy, you're so shy!" Sambar Agung while throwing a tissue at Nadia's face, something she had never done with Ros.

"Envy huh, bud?"

Agung rolled his eyes, soon he smiled again. He was happy to be able to comfort Nadia, whose fate was not as lucky as hers.

Nadia is not as lucky as other girls. But other girls, not necessarily as strong as her.

Look... she lives alone right now... but at least, Nadia can still smile. even if it's probably just a pretense... but she still smiles, pleasing to anyone who sees her.

"So, is Nadia single?" asked Ros once again. The girl looked dissatisfied if she didn't get Nadia's answer.

"I'm single, Ros. I haven't found one that fits my heart and my eyes.." Nadia replied while chewing on her curry chicken pieces.

"What type of lover is Nadia looking for? Who knows when Ros returns to KL, there is a funny man who suits Nadia's interests..." Ros raised her eyebrows and then smiled wittily.

"You don't have to go far, dear. It's here. It's just Nadia who is less sensitive to her surroundings."

The sentence that just came out of Agung's mouth, who was engrossed in chewing a piece of beef jerky, suddenly made the two girls nearby gawk, especially Nadia.

"Yes, are you ready? " Bastard Ros, this girl from a neighboring country is more curious than Boboiboy's lightning power.

"What do you mean?" Nadia asked surprised. Agung smiled.

"Just try to be a sensitive girl for once, Nadia." Agung replied, smiling meaningfully.

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3 days before.

Great POV

Today I intentionally came home early from work because I had something important.

A guy with 5000 followers this afternoon DM me after the day before he followed my IG. And the contents of his DM that surprised me beyond measure.

Imagine if you didn't know him at all but suddenly he DM didn't use small talk saying that he needed my help to get close to Nadia. And when I asked him who he was, he replied that he was Nadia's boss in the office, exactly what position she was in. HR.

Njir, Nadia. The new kid has been approached by the uncles, he's also rich. The kid's charm is crazy. Ordinary but able to make a handsome HRD with slanted eyes like a Japanese go crazy like this.

And to make sure that he is really Nadia's boss and is really serious about fighting for my best friend, I also agreed to her invitation to meet at a cafe around Semanggi for a chat.

And my waiting for almost five minutes waiting at the cafe paid off when I saw a guy in an expensive suit who I was sure was the guy who DMed this afternoon. He also recognized me and immediately approached.

"Rendra."

"Great. Please sit down, Mas."

Eh, it's not wrong for me to call him Mas? because from the looks of it, he doesn't look very old, he looks like he's between 35 and 40 years old.

After ordering coffee and snacks, this Rendra immediately showed his identity if he was really Nadia's boss by showing his name tag and business card with the same office logo as Nadia's. And I was a little relieved by that. At least, guys this doesn't lie to me.

"I'm sorry if I may know Mas.. um.. what made you come this far?

The boy who looks like Joe Taslim also smiled.

"Since the first time I saw Nadia when she was interviewed at that time, my heart had already thought that she was different. Among the six other women, she was the only one who dressed modestly, and behaved as she was. It wasn't made up. And when the others left the room at that time without even saying a word of greeting, only Nadia behaved politely by saying thank you to me. And since then, my heart has been moved to find out about your best friend. Until in the end, my curiosity turned into feelings... honey."

It's crazy, people, the language is really standard, it's like KBBI.

Eh, but, when I heard the reason he fell in love with my best friend, I was touched anyway. That's how this man in front of me. He can fall in love with my best friend only with polite and simple behavior.

Listen, it's for the girls out there. Boys don't always look at your physique. Remember, a good attitude is above all!

Beautiful if you have no morals, what's the point, right?

And after that, we talked about all kinds of things about Nadia. And for some reason, even though it was the first time we met, I immediately believed it, so I explained everything about Nadia (not all of it, I also had thoughts of not telling everything about Nadia's life) . It's as if I've known Mas Rendra for a dozen years, I just don't know how to get close to Nadia.

"But if you can, Gung. Don't just try to convince Nadia. You too."

"Well, why do I follow Mas?"

"Yeah, you're his close friend. Surely he'll listen to everything you say because you know what's good and bad for him."

That's right. If it's only Mas Rendra's business, Nadia's heart will melt for a long time. And to be quick, there must be subtle input from those closest to Nadia.

And that is aq.

"Okay-okay. I'll help. I hope this method works."

"I promise you that if I manage to get Nadia, I will take care of her as best I can."

It sounds cheesy, but then again, my little heart believes that what Rendra is saying is sincere.

I want Nadia not to be alone in this world anymore, I want Nadia to take care of her because I know I can't take care of her forever.

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