My Vampire Boss
CH 1-CAFE & MEETING
In a Cafe, Hero City.
Karin's eyes twinkled, her ears enjoyed the song. It did not feel like the body began to sway slowly following the melody. Karin works part time at the cafe.
The night feels shahdu, not because of the magnificent atmosphere of the outdoor cafe. Not because of the large number of visitors. But because of this moment, the place where he was. Karin can see firsthand the performance of the indie band she likes.
No, Karin isn't a twilight kid who likes to talk about the universe. He likes this band because there is a man who has made him fall in love for a long time.
Who was none other than his upperclassman during High School. They dated for two months. But had to run aground because the man had to change schools with his parents who were transferred.
Maybe for some people, love in High School is just monkey love. But for Karin the love of monkeys is not just any monkey. It was love that made him act like a real monkey.
Since the break up, Karin has not been able to move on until she is in college now. Karin quietly continued to monitor the man's social media with an anonymous account.
He screamed with excitement because he knew the man he liked was now back in Surabaya to pioneer a career as a vocalist of a famous band. Heading to fame more precisely. Karin is currently a human being who is ready to do anything for the love of the heart.
“Still yes, due to info from you. We can play here.”
“Casual times, what a coincidence. This cafe should be grateful to your band, btw your voice is very good lo, people should know it” Karin behaves as if she is a cafe owner and an impromptu twilight child.
“Ah, normal. You know that I wasn't actually allowed to be a singer with my parents. But I'm desperate to escape, rather than goofy college. I better focus on a career like this. Again, thank you very much.”
The man clasped his hand. Karin's face flushed. He agreed with the man's bold decision. More agree that at this time his hand continues to be grasped and never released.
By accident? No, Karin has whined many times for the cafe manager to make a live music event ahead of the world cup.
After begging like giving birth, the manager finally gave up, giving the band an hour to entertain the visitors. Certainly not being paid.
But Karin did not have the heart and felt his face wanted to be put where if he told the man he liked, if their band performed without pay.
Because of that Karin willing to spend his own savings that he collected for months just to menyawer band (towards) this famous.
“Crazy lo Rin, overtime work kek people trance. Keep the money is given to people who have obviously left you.”
Nadia blabbed in the dorm room knowing her best friend was acting stupid ‘lag’ for the sake of love.
“But Nad, Rangga needs that money more than me. Yes consider it solidarity.” Because they are lazy to argue, to answer it all. Unfortunately for Nadia, a karin roommate from the first semester, Karin's answer was far from acceptable.
“Solidarity pale lu smell bad. I'm just giving you a birthday garem. This new guy arises directly you love money.” Nadia felt unregulated.
Just now Nadia wanted to sniff again, suddenly Karin's phone rang. The number he always kept. Who else if not Duke Rangga. Karin had been waiting for this moment. When he is needed and meets all the expectations of Rangga.
Forget about a guy who's a hero like Superman. On the contrary, as long as she can become Cat Woman (because Karin has aspirations to be a cat only), she is even willing to penetrate the sandstorm in the Sahara desert if Rangga asks for it.
“Yes, Rangga. Why?” Karin tried to make her voice as normal as possible, as soft as she could. Although his heart is now deg-deg kembis kempis. Rarely did his crush call first. It almost never feels like.
“Tomorrow the day after you have an event?”
“No. I think.” Still trying to sound as mundane and soft as mozarella cheese melts.
“Yuk findings. I miss you, all of you know someone.”
Some times the conversation continues, other pleasantries such as nostalgia are memories of their past. Ask other friends who are not too important (for karin).
Rangga could not talk much with Karin while in the cafe before because the girl had to serve a booming visitor. Until their conversation is over. Karin closed the connection with a smile.
The kangen? Rangga said that to me. I'm the only one of pecel lele's defaults.
Know who? Her mom? wow, that's impossible, but what if really? I have to dress up and wear the best clothes...
That night Karin's mind was overwhelmed with overthingking. He made various scenarios while with Rangga later.
Found with his mother-in-law, proposed at that time, his parents apparently did not agree because Karin was poor. It was taken with a wad of money, etc.
The absurd scenario that even Crishtoper Nolan's class would not be able to think that far.
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Monday, guest lecture at 10 a.m.
Karin ran like she was desperate to shirk. Last night he was very difficult to close his eyes, as a result this morning Karin woke up bad luck.
Apparently the hall room where the guest lecture took place was only filled by two three people. Many students/i also arrive late.
Fortunately, the guest lecture speaker this time has not arrived. The event may be on schedule even if only a few students come, but if the speaker is not in place, the guest lecture certainly can not be started.
Maybe stuck in traffic. Thought Karin. Heavy rain that flushed Surabaya in December is often making the streets jammed.
Karin will never have a reason to get stuck, because she lives in a dormitory that blends with the campus. But this time it seems like the one above helped him.
Because if he is late (alone) he will be in cross absent, one more time absent then he should not take the final exam of this course. Corporate Psychology. Branch courses from basic science Psychology.
''Where are you going, Nad?" Karin asked who saw Nadia also chattering and immediately sat next to her.
"From the canteen." Frowning while opening the plastic snack.
"Well, I didn't wake up anyway”
"Yes... I woke you up doang doang ngebo, nih take. You must not have had breakfast yet" Nadia gave strawberry jam bread.
Karin could not be angry anymore because it was her fault that stayed up last night. Plus now he who feels guilty, Nadia even though the nozzles he is a very good friend, knows very well if Karin does not eat breakfast then his ulcer can relapse.
15 Minutes later, from the entrance. A man with a pale face like a living corpse walked over. His cold gaze made the people in the hall speechless. All eyes were on him. Can't believe what they saw.
“Who is he?” Ask Karin innocently.
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Seriate
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