The Love of the CEO of the Fridge
The Palugada Merchant Union

“Nathan sure that today is Tama's birthday?” Cindy still can't believe it. There was no sign of celebration at the dinner table. Nathan nodded. The brown-eyed teenager smiled and raised her thumb towards Cindy.

“Nathan was so happy to see Kak Tama laughing earlier. Brother Tama rarely laughs, especially if there is Nathan.” She dared not look at Cindy, as if she was ashamed for being the reason her brother was unhappy. “Nathan does not like to be praised when mama is angry with sister Tama,” he continued slowly.

“Why didn't Nathan tell mom that Nathan didn't like it?” asked Cindy, and hurried back to check if there was Bu Riyanti behind them. Nathan shook his head sadly.

“Kalo Nathan said, later mama does not love again the same Nathan.” Cindy can't say anything more. Not wanting Nathan to be sadder, he switched the conversation. “So the menu is very much, yes . I haven't eaten shrimp in a long time. Nathan likes shrimp?” Nathan smiled with sparkling eyes.

“Nathan likes to eat shrimp, but.” binar that had appeared suddenly extinguished. “ Kak Tama shrimp allergy. Therefore, when I asked what Nathan wanted as a general champion prize, Nathan asked for an additional grilled fish menu. At the very least, sister Tama can eat her favorite food during her birthday.” Cindy took a breath. However he tries to divert the conversation, it always leads to the sad story of Tama and Nathan.

“Tama is lucky to have a sister like Nathan.” Nathan who heard that rushed to shake his head.

“Kak Tama would have been luckier if Nathan wasn't around.” The mood returned bleak. Nathan, who was conscious with Cindy's face unseen, immediately showed off his widest smile. “But Nathan doesn't have to worry anymore. Now, Tama's sister has Cindy's sister. Brother Tama will be happy forever.” Cindy is about to chim in but Tama suddenly shows up and pulls Cindy's hand out of the house.

“What the hell, Tam? Not very polite. I'm talking to Nathan.” Cindy pulls the hand from Tama's grasp and stops the move. Tama came to a stop and put her hand in her pants pocket. His eyes stared in annoyance at the car parked in front of the house.

When she remembered that it was Tama's birthday today, Cindy's irritation slowly faded. His hand took one playing card from the bag and gave it to Tama. “I want you to come to my house. Can?” ask Cindy softly. She could have used the command tone, but what she wanted today was for Tama to not be upset anymore.

Everyone deserves to be happy on their birthday, especially the man who pouts in front of him. Tama glanced at the card then picked it up and walked towards the car. Cindy rushed after and pulled Tama's hand. “You're angry with me?”

Tama thought for a while and replied, “You don't have to talk to Nathan anymore. Okay?” Tama's condition made Cindy frown.

“Why? She's your sister.”

Tama looks unhappy with Cindy's rebuttal.

“Papa and mama belong to him. I don't want you to follow.” either Tama rushed to open the car door, but immediately froze when she heard Cindy's question.

“Why? Because I belong to you?” Tama's cheeks flushed for a moment. He ignored Cindy's question and got into the car. Cindy closed her eyes and bit her lower lip full of happiness. He stepped lightly into the passenger side beside Tama.

Is this what it feels like to be cheated on by a boyfriend?

***

All along the way, there was only silence in the car. Tama thought about Cindy's question, while the woman beside her was busy thinking about birthday surprises.

Once in front of the house, Cindy was immediately relieved when she saw Bang Satria standing under a tree. When going out, suddenly Tama's phone rang. Tama briefly look at the caller's name and immediately press the talk button. From Tama's words, Cindy guessed that it was a call about work. He immediately gave a sign that he would go down first.

“Said Susi, you have a new boyfriend?” Bang Satria immediately approached Cindy and asked without further ado. Susi is an incredible source of gossip. Cindy nodded.

“Thank God. Bang Sat doesn't like Toni. By the way, your girlfriend's a driver, huh?” asked Bang Satria while eye-catching to force themselves to see Tama's face.

“Not, Bang. The car does have him.” Cindy replied while opening the bag and was busy looking for something.

“Thank God it wasn't, Bang. The car got her halal.” Cindy pulled out the wallet from the bag and opened the contents.

“Oooo...win the draw, yes?” Bang Satria nodded in satisfaction with the conclusion he made regardless of the source in front.

“So brother, deh. Bang, can Cindy ask you to buy a birthday cake at Mr Timo's shop? Cake any model, as long as it can be purchased directly and enough with money as early as” Cindy who is tired of explaining, immediately cut to ask for help with a hand that extends money. Bang Sat nodded. After Bang Sat left, Cindy was immediately hugged from behind by Susi.

“You're so right, so are you the same rich guy?” tanya Susi is excited.

“Do not pretend, deh. You already told everyone, right, if I already have a new girlfriend?” Cindy pretended to be upset, but it didn't last long. His friend's face was too happy at this moment to be ruined with annoyance.

Shortly after, Tama arrived. The tall man just nodded his head towards Susi, and replied Susi with the same greeting. Cindy just shrugged at their strange interaction.

Cindy turned around to enter the house and reached out her right hand to the back. His five fingers swayed impatiently to ask Tama to hold. Susi is shocked to see the unusual behavior of her best friend, but soon realizes when Cindy's boyfriend does not welcome the outstretched hand.

Susi did not want her friend to be humiliated, and rushed to move her hand to hold Cindy's hand. Honey, his hand was immediately pushed over by Tama who hurriedly took his place in his girlfriend's grasp. They then entered the house, with Cindy's face holding a happy smile.

***

Mr. Surya, Cindy's father, knocked on the table with a hammer. All the participants of the Palugada Merchant Union meeting fell silent.

“Good. After a discussion about promotion through live broadcast on social media, let's move on to the most important part. Because this part is very important, it is expected that no participant will interfere with the voice of the phone or interject. Let's start.”

Mr. Surya fixed the location of the glasses to look around the meeting room. His gaze stopped at the one figure he loved the most with a man at the side. A wide smile was plastered in the face of Mr. Surya. The sturdy man cleared his throat for a while, then continued,

“but come to think of it, it's more important that we all have lunch first. Let's go to the dining room now.” Cindy smiled and shook her head at the father's behavior. The 52-year-old man stood up and walked towards Tama with his arms outstretched from 1 meter away. “My name is Surya.” 

Tama rushed to welcome Mr. Surya's hand.

“My name is Tama, Sir.” Mr. Surya nodded happily and winked at Cindy. His father never liked Tony. Therefore, the presence of Tama is like a fresh wind that blows a piece of the father's heart that used to be dry. Cindy took this opportunity to whisper something to Ms. Anita, her mother.

“It so happens you came today. There are plenty of dishes to try. Soto, rendang, onion chicken, meatballs, just about anything.” Mr. Surya explained happily and took Tama to the dining room.

Tama was happy with the welcome she received, but was quite surprised when she saw the menu at the dinner table. It turns out that all the so-called Pak Surya is a variety of instant noodle flavors. There were several large plates of noodles with paper folded in front of it to inform the flavor of the noodles.

I tried to smile as sincerely as I could see it. Beside him, Cindy looks happy when she sees the arrival of Bang Satria. Honey, the smile that had been widely reviewed immediately disappeared after seeing the surprise cake that Bang Satria had bought.

Why do you think Tama's birthday cake made Cindy shock? Try to guess in the comments field.

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