A Mate is Never Wrong
Meet Angelina.

"It should be so," Handoko agreed, "While there is little objection because papa has not yet met his parents to clarify, Wulan would be happy if your actions were proved faster than your sweet promise."

Niko chuckles.

Handoko stands. "Papa went home first, today was really tiring. Papa wants a break."

Niko stood up as well. "I'll take Papa."

"No need, son. Just continue with your work. Remember, a responsible leader should prioritize his work over his personal life."

"I just want to drive Papa."

Handoko laughs. "no need. Just continue with your work, you can go home by yourself."

"I'll have the driver take Papa."

Handoko. Niko cannot be denied. So it's useless to reject his stubborn son.

***

Just one day to become the leader of Niko to forget the time. He did not realize that the clock had shown at six in the afternoon.

The door to Niko's room rang.

"Lake in!"

The figure of a handsome man five years older than Niko entered in a neat and complete suit. The man was the one who used to handle BK Group before his duties were transferred to Niko. Now the man is in charge of being the right hand, the driver, as well as Niko's right hand.

"Sir, it's dark. Don't you have an appointment with Miss Wulan?"

Niko flinched, looked at the glass wall then glanced at the watch.

"Thank you for reminding me."

Niko rushed over, finished her work then left the room followed by Darius behind her.

Although he had switched positions as a leader, Niko still respected Darius like a leader. Darius had forbidden Niko from being formal with him, but Niko refused and remained formal with him. Niko felt stiff and she was indeed very appreciative of the older people.

Darius resigned, because he knew his leader was very stubborn and could not be denied.

"Can you drive me to the store" said Niko who was sitting next to the man. He did not even want to sit on the back bench even though his current position was Darius' superior, "I want to buy a ring for Wulan."

"Of course, Mr. Niko."

As Niko's sedan car passed through the rows of shops, her beautiful eyes caught a beautiful figure standing on the side of the road from a distance not so far away.

"Can you pull the car over? Stop the car near the woman standing there."

Darius glanced at Niko from the rearview mirror. Seeing the boss looking to the side, Darius pulled his car over.

"Wait a minute, I'll see that woman."

"Good, sir."

Niko quickly got out of the car and approached the woman.

Because the sky was dark and the eyes were already hostile, the woman did not realize that Niko was approaching her. Thanks to the reflection of the light, the woman finally found Niko approaching her.

"You ...," he said with a big smile, "What are you doing here, son?"

Niko greets the woman who turns out to be Angelina. "I just got home from work, Auntie. Auntie, what's standing here?" Niko stared at Angelina's groceries so much, "I think Auntie needs help. Whether Auntie wants to go home, I can deliver. My car is there. Come on, let me help you."

Looking at Niko's direction of view made Angelina cackle in embarrassment. "Actually Jefry will pick up a aunt, because there is a sudden meeting that requires aunty to take a taxi. Aunty can actually contact Wulan and Ulan, but their phones are both off."

Although a little curious because Angelina's speech about Wulan's phone is not active, Niko is more interested in Jefry's reason to his wife.

"Do you know Jefry's been standing here all alone for a long time?"

Niko was happy to meet Angelina at this place. He had the opportunity to tell Angelina the truth.

"Come, I'll take Aunt home."

"No need, son. Aunty can take a taxi."

"No problem, Auntie. I want to go home, too, but I'd like to stop by for a bit at the jewelry store. Can Aunt help me pick a ring?"

Angelina was surprised in a smile. "What's the ring for Ulan?" ledek.

It would be impolite for Niko to be honest in a situation like this. He just smiled and helped Angelina get her groceries.

"Tante will know later."

Angelina just smiled. He was certain that the man would buy a ring for his daughter. However, he would not discuss it if Niko did not start it.

It only takes five minutes for Angelina and Niko to arrive at a fancy jewelry store.

Angelina who was used to living a simple life was not at all surprised by the sight before her.

Niko invited him in together. Niko did not even hesitate to tell Angelina to hold her hand.

"They must have thought you were a aunt's mistress" whispered Angelina as she and Niko entered the store.

Niko just chuckled then approached the shopkeeper. He even covered Angelina's hands as she passed by the shop employees staring at them.

"Good night, sir. Can anyone help?"

"I want to find a ring for my future wife."

The female employee glanced at Angelina. With a big smile he said, "Good. Please wait a minute, sir."

"You see, right?" whispered Angelina, "she must think this aunt is your future wife."

Niko chuckles. Angelina's graceful and silent attitude is indeed difficult to interpret. Her beautiful and well-groomed face was very inappropriate with her age.

"This, sir," the woman showed two boxes of rings in front of Niko, "This is the best quality in this store. The price is also affordable. This one is suitable for ages over forty, while this one is suitable for ages under thirty."

Niko and Angelina stared at each other for a moment before finally choosing.

"Mama, can you choose a ring that fits your daughter?"

Because Niko's body was taller, he could see the employee's reaction when he heard her words.

Angelina who knew Niko was maintaining her pride immediately smiled broadly.

"Of course, son."

"Some choose for your own mother. I'll treat Mama, because she's with me tonight."

"That's not necessary, son. Mama is helping you."

"No problem. Choose what you like."

Angelina is glad Wulan got to know Niko. However, considering Jefry's explanation of his late wife wanting Niko to marry Ulan makes Angelina's heart hurt.

Angelina asked, "Who is this ring for?"

Not Niko, it was the female employee who was surprised. At first she thought Angelina was Niko's lover. After hearing Niko calling Angelina as her mother, she removed her misperception of Angelina. Now, how confused he was when he heard Angelina ask that question.

'Isn't his future wife aunty's daughter .. why is this aunt asking who the ring is for?' he said in his heart.

Niko answered, "For Wulan, Mama. I want to buy a ring for Wulan, not Ulan."

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