A Mate is Never Wrong
Fanny Lies.

Niko has never met Fanny, but she knows Fanny from Wulan. Her boyfriend often told her about Fanny. He also remembered when he told Brian to find out about Wulan, Fanny was the one who told him all about Wulan.

"Why Wulan? Where are you, I'll be there."

"I'm at the cafe near the office. Please don't tell Wulan about this. It's for his safety."

"Well, I'll be there soon."

"What's wrong?" handoko asked when Niko decided on the call.

"That's. Her best friend Wulan wanted to see me, she said there was something she wanted to tell me about Wulan," Niko stood up, "Papa don't go anywhere, wait for me to come back."

"No, papa should come."

"alright. Darius, you just go back to the office, let Brian take me and papa there."

"Good, sir."

***

Getting word from Jefry that today is Wulan's last day at home, Ulan immediately finishes the job and goes home. He plans to have a small party for himself and Wulan. So, before returning home Ulan stopped by the super market to buy food ingredients.

"Ma, which sister is Wulan?" asked Ulan as soon as he entered the house. He found Angelina reading a magazine.

"Not coming home yet, maybe in a moment," Angelina's eyes led to the plastic bag in Ulan's hands, "What did you buy, honey? It's got vegetables, why are you buying vegetables?"

After putting down her groceries, Ulan took a position next to Angelina.

"I want a barbeque with Brother Wulan. This is the last night I'm with him."

Angelina agrees. "Actually my mother also wanted to make small events, only your father did not agree."

"Don't agree why?"

"The word of your father holding an event is tantamount to parting forever with Brother Wulan."

"Papa's just been around. Yeah, I'm upstairs first. I'll take a shower, Ma."

"Yes, honey."

***

So cool with his friends, Wulan only realized that it was now eight o'clock at night. They only eat and consume soft drinks, but the topic of their conversation is never finished. Had one of their phones not gone off, they probably wouldn't have disbanded until late at night.

"I have to go home. Wulan, take care of yourself, okay? Don't forget us, okay? Hurry back."

"really. Don't forget us if you've made a new friend."

"Cowok-cow there, right, handsome, find one for me, huh? Don't be rich, I'm happy enough."

They're slumbered.

"I'm definitely gonna miss you guys. That's why pray for me, huh? I ask for your prayers, so that my task will be finished soon."

"Sip, that's for sure."

"okkey. I'll go home first, yeah. See you later."

"Yes, I have to go home too. Let us know when we get there, Wulan."

"When you leave at what time, who knows if we can take you to the airport?"

Wulan. "Thank you to all of you. Unfortunately I don't know when the plane is scheduled. The head of the bank said that today he would send his boarding to me, but until now there has been no information from him."

"Oh my God, I hope the ticket is off. I hope Wulan doesn't leave."

"Aamiin," cried everything.

Wulan chuckles. "Thank you very much, yes. I will miss you so much."

Drtts... Drtts...

The sound of the vibration of the phone made Wulan shocked. As he grabbed the object from the bag, his friends said goodbye and left him.

Fanny's name is on the phone screen. "Fanny, it wasn't him earlier ...."

Wulan looked around looking for Fanny.

"He wasn't with us. Why is he calling now?"

So cool to talk Wulan did not realize that Fanny did not come back since the woman was allowed to go to the toilet.

"Hello, where are you? I'm looking for you, but you're not around? You lied about going to the toilet?"

"I'm not lying, Lan. Just in the toilet, I called my girlfriend. He took me to a meeting at a cafe near the office. I want permission, but it's not good for the others."

"Then I will go there, and take my things."

"Yes, I'm waiting."

"okay."

Wulan decided on the call. Not yet how many seconds the call ended, the call from Niko immediately shook back his phone. With a big smile, he greeted Niko.

"Hello, Honey?"

"Darling, I want to take you out. You can, right?"

"It can, but I'm still in the office right now."

"What time is it?"

Niko's tone sounded angry. Not wanting the idol to be mistaken, Wulan immediately explained.

"They had a little party. Just a regular meal, but our conversation propagated until we finally forgot the time. I'm sorry I didn't tell you."

"No problem, I just got home from work. You still there? I'll pick you up, okay?"

"I'll have Darius take him. You just come with me to my car."

Fanny appeared.

"But I'm with Fanny. He's here with me too."

"No problem, we'll drive him home."

"Who?" fanny asked whispering.

"alright. I wait, yeah. Careful."

"Hmm."

As soon as the call was cut off Fanny's voice sounded loud. "Who is that, why are you calling my name?"

"Niko. He just got home from work and wants to pick me up."

"You'll bring your own car. What about your car?"

"He'll have Darius drive it. We'll take you first, too."

Fanny smiled mischievously. "Darius, who is it? Is he handsome?"

Wulan threw the crackers on Fanny. "You're! Just met a girlfriend how many minutes ago, now ask another man. Can't!"

"Why, are you still dating? It's only natural that I have a large collection. Choosing which is best is mandatory before marriage."

"How do you want to know he's the best, if you haven't finished your relationship with one."

Fanny was about to crack when Wulan's phone rang.

"Niko, he must be up ahead. Come on," said Wulan.

Fanny rushed over and followed him behind. He felt guilty for lying to Wulan. He was worried that Wulan would not believe the reason. However, this was for Wulan's safety, once in a while lying would not matter.

They both arrived in front of the bank. There stood Niko with a seductive look and Darius behind her.

Seeing Darius fascinated Fanny. He wanted to express his interest in Wulan, but his mind was immediately fixed on the scolding Wulan had earlier. He swallowed back that desire without looking back at Darius.

"Sorry, it has made you wait," Wulan said as she sowed into Niko's arms.

Niko hugged back and kissed her head affectionately.

Fanny took a chance. "If you go home with Niko, what about your car?"

"And I told you," said Wulan, letting go of a hug, "Darius will take my car."

Fanny deliberately asked that question, so that Niko defended her. "Then I was, how was it?"

"We'll drive you."

"What if Darius takes me? You guys want a date, right? If you take me on a date, time will be wasted. Remember, tonight was the last time you were together. Wait how many months you can be together."

"Fanny's right," said Niko, "Where's your car key, Darius will deliver Fanny."

Wulan's sharp gaze led to Fanny. "Don't fuck about you, Fan."

Fanny giggles. "Relax, I'm not gonna kill him."

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