On a Small Island With the CEO's Daughter
Episode 24: Secret devotee

When Naya and Angga were still 'busy' on patrol. The team is bothering to fix the hut. With the addition of woven bamboo, they line the walls of the hut to make it safer and more comfortable. The previous part of the roof was only straw as well they added with coconut leaves.

"Ben, how is the old Angga the patrol?" Lita looks worried. Either he worries about the safety of Angga and Naya, or worries about the closeness between the two. To be sure, Lita's face was a little moody as usual.

"They're great, Ma'am. Moreover, the one with Naya was a maestro. The lion ran to see Angga. Relax.they are safe," said Beno comforted Lita's concerns. But actually, the entertainment of Beno is a veiled test. Beno only wanted to see Lita's reaction after hearing her words. His fear face should be down. Unless Lita's worried about the other one.

"Benoo..has it been straight yet?" fikri shouted from the top of the roof of the hut. Currently Fikri is installing a wooden pole to strengthen the roof.

Fikri's call utilized Beno to immediately dodge from in front of Lita. He has answered the CEO's concerns.

"Brother, I saw from another position first" cried Beno running away.

[Flashback On]

POV Lita's

Tonight I sat alone in the hut. On average, they have fallen asleep after facing tension when they got a special guest, a pair of lions, this afternoon. Just heard the joking jest of the gatoloco trio who were standing guard outside.

For a moment I stared at the pretty face of Naya who tonight happened to be sleeping next to me. She was beautiful, almost perfect. It is not wrong if the entire campus idolizes this girl. If I were a man, I might have been a fan of Naya's hard line to get her love.

I don't know why I confused myself with the chafing dogs that were raging in my heart. The longer we stay together. The longer I interacted with Angga, like there was something linked deep inside.

I realize that I'm not as young as Angga. Maybe now is not the time for me to fall in love or want to date haha-hihi like young people. I should have married. Now I realize I'm too busy fighting for my career to make up for my bitter past. I fell asleep until I realized I was 27 years old. Very mature age and a little late to hold the arms of the husband or hug the baby in a sling.

Back to my daydream about Angga. There was a sense of admiration for him. His martial skills are very similar to my father who has been the only idol of my life. For me, dad is everything. He is a father and a mother to me. He is the best father figure in my version. And I found such a figure in an Angga.

But once again I realized. This beautiful girl next to me is close to Angga. She is young, beautiful, kind, and most importantly, Angga's positive response to Naya. I'm not a pessimist, but I'm a woman like Naya. I can't imagine if I was in Naya's position, and then another woman stole Angga's attention.

Why is it so hard to make peace with myself. Sometimes my logic can't tell me what my heart wants. Like a cloudy middle bergelayut dijiwa.

I don't want to be like this. Standing on the edge. Swimming in the ocean of worry. Flying is not direction. O Allah.How should I behave and take steps?.

I continued to drift in my daydreams with my body leaning against the pillar of the hut. I soon fell asleep because I was tired.

[Flashback off]

Return to POV Author

"Jak, plant deep yes. Sturdy ones. Do not let it be damaged for a moment because of the encouragement of animals." shouted Mr. Herson to Jaka who was installing bamboo poles as a fence shaft.

At that time another part of the team was making a fence around the hut. With a bamboo shaft pole intact, combined with wooden fence bones arranged cross-linked, formed a set of fences that are quite strong. At least the animals will be reluctant to break through. Because instinctively, animals will choose a field that is airy without obstacles, rather than having to be busy breaking the fence without any clear reason. Even if they intend to prey on humans, it takes time for them to be able to knock it down, so it is enough to give time for the team to know the imminent threat of danger. Then what about human interference?, of course, the wooden fence will not be able to withstand the attack of the most intelligent creatures, namely humans. The powerful way to overcome human invasion is to face it. Or use the second option, go avoid them.

The fence has a height of 2 meters with a gap between each other of wood which is quite narrow. Each meter is reinforced by a bamboo shaft. Surely it would be strong enough as the initial defensive stronghold of the disturbance of a savage beast. What about snakes or other insects?. Behind the fence made a double trench. The first trench is a trench that is made rather deep and slightly wide. The moat will contain water. While the second trench closer to the hut is a trench with a crystal salt bowl. Not they do excessive preventive, but more on a human effort, considering the forest is quite large and has diverse animals.

The women's team also looked busy inside the hut. They were cooking lunch. Previously, Mr. Bagas and Jaka had obtained some forest chickens while they were looking for wood for fence material.

Rena and Sisi also found wild spinach behind the hut. So, complete the lunch menu that day with grilled chicken, boiled spinach, and sweet potatoes. There is also a bunch of bananas, also young coconut as a complement.

"The baby should not be boiled for too long. The nutritional value can decrease" said Lita as the team's mainstay chef gave instructions.

"Bro, are you loose?" beno asked Fikri while they were taking a break from activities.

"Lax like a beach, selouw kayak daubauw." replied Fikri while laying down his body clumped together.

"Gue mo discussed something," said Beno again.

"Yes, I'm ati-ati bro. Worry you again badmood cake yesterday fitting you spray the Jaka.." continued Beno.

"Haha you really, don't know why, the longer here, how I'm getting more unstable," Fikri chuckled in surprise at himself.

"Yes natural bro if we keepet bonyok at home. It's also not wrong if you become irritated." added Beno.

"Hey.you guys, come on in. The food is ready" cried Sisi from the front of the hut. Beno and Fikri quickly ran into the hut. For a moment forget the chat that Beno had initiated.

"We didn't wait for Angga with Naya?. Poor they must have not eaten either," asked Mayang gave rise to his motherly soul.

"We're working hard, Mah. After this, his work is also still ongoing. We need energy. Just set aside their rations both," said Mr. Herson wise.

"Ga ah's. I'll eat them later. I'm not too hungry either, Dad. They are also working hard on patrol," Mayang refused.

"Sir, Mum. We make it light. It's just a matter of meal time. Free anyway, who wants to eat please, who does not want to eat also please. No intimidation or anything. It's purely a belly call, hehe." said Jaka in response.

"Geev, Jack. This is the second time you talk really while on this island.." seloroh Beno for the sake of hearing Jaka's serious remarks.

"Lu think I'm that clown, can only joking doang?. I also have a sentimental side of tau!" jaka replied a little sewot.

"It's spinach broth. It should be eaten less than 5 hours after cooking to maintain the nutrients contained therein. If more than 5 hours good not eaten because there are some substances that actually turn detrimental to the body. So in my opinion, eat while the spinach is still fresh. Later Angga and Naya can be cooked again new spinach," chef Lita spoke up. When it comes to food, somehow he is the one who always understands better. He is obviously a very busy CEO. But his knowledge and ability in terms of culinary is incredible.

After a previous chat with Lita, Beno occasionally noticed Lita's movements. He seemed to be looking for correlations of every speech Lita, verbal and non-verbal responses, and Lita's ability. For a moment Beno thought, a moment later he looked back at Lita. For a moment his mouth seemed to be muttering to itself.

Fikri who saw the strange waves from Beno who was pouting himself, became alarmed. He was worried that Beno was going crazy due to the mental stress on the island. Or it could be that Beno is disturbed by the subtle creatures of the island and then possessed.

"Bro..broo. you ain't papa, are you?" Fikri poked his best friend's shoulder.

"Are you a monkey?. The mountain top is thousands of kilometers. Turn a little chicken coop. Set dah snot you are melted. Then run to the forest, then to the beach on odong-odong.." Beno turned sadistic. From his mouth was thrown a mess that digresses and is not clear.

"Waah.he was possessed. Well yahh how's donk?!" Fikri confused himself seeing Beno's behavior.

"Benooo..Benn's. Conscious dong lu!" Jaka also approached then checked Beno's body temperature by touching his forehead.

"Woyy satan hairy base turkey. Your hand stinks of semvak. Stop ish ish do not hold it first. Please just break your head. Let me fill your head with my clover. But hey hey.wait a minute. Fly high into space, picking guava.hahaha," Beno is getting messy. His words were not even his juntrungan at all.

"Can't you get a gini??. Mr..Mr. Herson, what the hell," Rena and the women began covering away from Beno. Their faces looked frightened.

"Let me handle it" Mr. Herson rushed over to Beno who now seemed busy kissing his own ketek.

"Who are you?" ask Mr. Herson.

"Lah.sama my own friend forgot. I am a half monster parrot. The ruler of his nostrils," Beno pointed towards Jaka. Spontaneous Jaka immediately closed tightly his nose.

"Eat, eat what's got hayo snot??" Beno's getting worse by the storm.

"Woi..who are you?" Mr. Herson repeated his question but with higher intonation.

"Gue.pus winged meow because of the many more. The best soldiers of Queen Syahrini. Most like the same burger, but do not be given seasoning yes beans. Same with me gule," replied Beno everywhere.

"Do you honestly or did I miss your grades last semester?" threaten Mr. Herson.

"Hehe.ampun, sir. Don't narrate. I'm just kidding," Beno grinned.

"Benoooo!!"