Meet Me At Midnight's
Dinner

I was busy putting together the dining table and some decorations. He wanted to look perfect because this was the first time Brian had brought a woman into his home. Of course, as the wife of the owner of Salim Group, must be entertained properly.

Roses are arranged on several sides. The menu presented is special. I hired a chef to welcome Gisel. Dad smiled at Mom who was enthusiastic about welcoming Brian's special friend.

Brian's taking Gisel at seven o'clock in the night. Mom was speeding up and the waiter nimbly prepared appetizers. Bella comes home first and sees a troubled mother.

"A lot of food is served, ma'am" said Bella. I just smiled to see Bella coming home.

"We never had any special guests. Sometimes you bring it too. So that you can prepare it too." said Mother gently made Bella's heart become sad. Because until this moment he had not once brought a boyfriend to his house.

"Your father asks that you not focus too much on work, son. Because your age is now time to get married." Mother stroked Bella's face which looked gloomy.

"Sorry, Mom. Bella can't bring someone like that." Bella regrets disappointing her parents.

Mother nodded.

"There's still time. Let the assistant do some of your work. And you can have plenty of time for yourself."

Bella hugs Mom sadly and knows when the last time she hugged Mom was.

"I'm sorry, Mom."

Mom pats Bella's warm back.

"Deplace your clothes. Brian's coming home soon."

Bella nodded and smiled at her mother.

*****

Bella wore a maroon dress with hair curled and several strands of hair unraveled on the right and left sides. Liana helps to polish the makeup on her gentle face.

"I'm happy too. Finally on your long journey, you can find a bright spot" Liana said as she tidied up Gisel's hair.

"Am I going to be accepted?" gisel asked expectantly.

"Don't always think you're rejected. If you've ever been rejected, put your position where it deserves, prove that their rejection leads to regret" Liana said spouting words of wisdom that sounded luxurious in Gisel's ear.

"I'm actually confused about where you can get such good words from. But I'm sorry I didn't want to argue with you" Gisel said.

"The words of wisdom exist based on the experience we have been living, Gis. I just want you to be able to grow your confidence at Brian's house later. Don't you dare - dare you feel small in front of them" said Liana asserted.

Gisel only listened without answering. He saw his cell phone. It's been seven and a half hours. Brian will be here soon. Gisel's heart was pounding even more and felt a little trembling.

The tring!

Liana's boutique door opens. Brian came in his shirt and office suit. Gisel immediately stood up and looked at Brian who was enchanted at Gisel's beauty.

Brian was so impressed by Gisel's performance tonight. Beautiful, graceful and elegant. This is the Gisel he knew. In his heart, Brian felt grateful at last, Gisel again looked charming with a dress wrapped in maroon color with a little twinkle that looks luxurious.

"Let's go." said Brian.

Liana tidied up Gisel's dress once again and gave the clutch a sheen with gold color.

"Brian must be fascinated to see beautiful women like you." Liana blinked her one eye and smiled jail. Gisel stepped his foot and brought himself closer to Brian.

"Come on." replied Gisel smiling. Brian immediately held Gisel's hand on his arm.

After coming out of the boutique, Liana smiled. He was happy for Gisel's happiness.

Brian drove the car with heart. Sometimes he steals a glance at Gisel who looks very beautiful tonight.

"Don't look at me like that. I can go later." said Gisel who covered his face with his palm.

"I'm nervous to meet your parents" Gisel said.

"Look easy. My parents won't be as fierce as you either."

Gisel smile. Look at the star-filled sky tonight. That's not what he's worried about. What if they find out that Gisel has been in the nightlife for seven years? Are they not ashamed of me? And will I not tarnish the good name of his family?

Gisel continued to argue in his heart. He was getting nervous and worried. But he didn't reveal it all to Brian. Could be angry later.

Brian's car entered the stately house with lights on almost his entire house. The house is designed with a minimalist design but can show the luxurious impression of the house.

Brian opens the door for Gisel. Gisel's feet stepped out and he smiled looking at Brian who was unrelenting looking at his face.

"Your house is very nice" said Gisel amazed to see Brian's house.

"Normally not all lights are turned on like this" Brian said.

Gisel stepped his feet slowly and entered the living room. Father, Mother and Bella are waiting for him.

Mom approached Brian who was holding Gisel's hand. Gisel immediately took his hand off Brian's arm and greeted Brian's mother.

"Welcome, Gisel. Please sit down." said Mother inviting Gisel to sit on the sofa. Gisel greets Brian's father and Bella. Although a bit of a wry face, Bella did not talk much

Once again Gisel was amazed by the design in the living room. Styled roses almost in every corner of the room dab looks very beautiful.

"Welcome, Gisel. This is the atmosphere of Brian's house." said Dad. Gisel nodded and smiled at Dad.

"Yes, Om." replied Gisel to a smile on his face.

"Tante is very excited to decorate the room and also prepare food to welcome you" said Father with a crisp laugh.

Bella just kept listening to them talk.

"Decoration's pretty. Aunty smart yes choose good order and color." Gisel praised Brian's simple-looking mother. There was no impression of glamour or luxury as Gisel had thought so far.

Not long after, Brian went out in and put on a different shirt.

"You're so pretty. What's your name, son?" mother asked amazed by the beauty of Gisel.

"My name, Gisel, Auntie. Gisel Zahran." replied Gisel a little embarrassed - embarrassed.

"Gisels... Gisels... Zahrani... It seems Om has heard that name." said Dad thinking of where he had heard it.

"We eat first yuk. We can talk later" said Brian, who looked hungry.

I agree with Brian's words.

"Well, let's eat."

Gisel was invited to the dining room and led by Mother. My heart is pretty good today. He was always smiling and Dad was very happy to see Mom cheerful.

Gisel is again amazed by the sumptuous dinner dishes.

"Tante... cooked all this?" Gisel asked him unconsciously. But, Mom is friendly. He answered what Gisel asked.

"Tante hired a chef. No way Auntie cooks all this but Auntie must still look beautiful." said Mom laughed.

Gisel smiled. Bella just listened. Gisel enjoyed his dinner. Brian treated Gisel quite well. To make Bella a little jealous to see it.

Father refrained from asking about who Gisel really was. Although in fact he was very curious about the name Gisel which has the name 'Zahran' behind him. I feel familiar with that name.

Gisel looks beautiful when smiling and he also controls himself from eating too much at Brian's house. Even though it feels like he really wants to wrap all the food there.