
A month later, Maira was ready with the work to be contested. Later tonight he will perform it at the quite prestigious event. Reportedly the officials from TNI mabes will also be present.
Bu Kusno and Pak Kusno happened to also visit Bandung. Pak Kusno got a year-end leave so his desire to see grandchildren in Bandung can be done. So Maira won't be too heavy leaving Oza at home tonight.
"That's until night, Nduk?" ask Bu Kusno.
It looks like that, Mom."
"Lha, who will you go home with?"
"The driver was picked up from the office. It must be so too."
"Be careful, yeah. Don't ngoyo. Remember your womb!"
"Yes, Mom, just relax. I've had Oza's pregnancy experience. My pregnancy is relaxing, right. Not drunk, not cravings. Aman."
Maghrib Maira is invited. It was only her own since her model and makeup artist had already left early. They had to prepare themselves long before the event started.
The event was held in a star hotel in the Paskal area. The stage is pretty grand. And unmitigated, the jury was also a famous designer from the capital. Maira's chest almost exploded from happiness. Didn't expect him to be in an event this grand.
Maira's work got the near-last lottery number to appear. The woman was waiting backstage. A pair of narrow but sharp eyes stared at him from behind the curtain separating the back of the stage and the main hall.
"Bak, my makeup is still fresh, isn't it?"
The model's voice resuscitated Maira from her sleepiness. He faintly saw the makeup artist fix his model make up. Then Maira's head began to sway again withstanding the drowsiness.
"Drink first!"
Byarr!
Once again Maira's eyes opened, now wider. In front of him was a smiling face.
Argh, the dimple again!
"Eh, thank you, sir." Maira received a cup of tea handed out by Captain Rian. But he did not drink it immediately.
"Drink first. It's good to ease your sleepiness!"
Maira nodded. Then he started sipping the hot tea slowly.
"Whose son is in the same house?"
"There's an eye from Jogja, sir. Coincidentally visiting here."
Captain Rian then sat down next to Maira. The woman shifted her seat somewhat. Bad breath having to sit side by side with the officer, even though it was his old friend. Janu's advice he always keeps in his head.
"Oh, your turn?" Captain Rian slumped his back on the back of the chair. His legs were straightened forward, hands folded in front of his chest. The man didn't seem to care about Maira.
"Yes, Sir. Permission, I got a back number."
"It looks like we have agreed that again talking together does not need to be stiff like this. We're old friends, aren't we?"
Ih, how are you two? Tuh, the eyes of the same model makeup artist steal a glance at us. Can be complicated if it gets gossiped! rutuk Maira in heart.
"Yes, sir." Maira nodded, remaining with a respectful attitude.
Meanwhile, the model and makeup artist were whispering about the man next to Maira.
"Buset, what a cute guy!"
"Maira's mom isn't she, anyway?"
"No, ah. Maira's husband said he was on duty to Papua, really."
"Trus, who, huh? I want to, known."
"I think soldiers, too. Her boyfriend don't."
"Hus, where is there! Ma'am Maira already has a husband, pregnant again, cooking courtship!"
They ngik together.
"Sir, it looks like we're being shaken" said Maira softly, glancing at the dresser.
Captain Rian just smiled. Then he got up and walked over to the two women who were stumped. I don't know what Captain Rian said, which was clear the two women now seemed to be blushing.
"Ready, Sir!" Maira immediately got up from her seat and approached them.
"It seems like it's almost Bu Janu's turn" captain Rian said as he looked at the watch in his hand. "Mom better fix the clothes used by the model!"
"Ready, sir."
Captain Rian then left them, returning out towards the main hall.
Maira's performance was a success. His work received a huge applause from the audience. And at the end of the event, despite not getting the championship trophy, but Maira is quite satisfied with the title of favorite participant.
It was late at night when the show was over. Maira was still mending her gear when Bu Sapto came backstage.
"Congratulations, Janu ma'am. His work is great." Bu Sapto hugged and kissed Maira on the cheek.
"Ready, mom, thank you."
The officer's wife saw the watch in her hand. "This I want to send guests from Jakarta to the guesthouse in Dago, where he-he stayed. So I can't take Bu Janu home. But there was a helper who picked me up here. It's the guy again."
"Ready, mother."
"It's okay if I stay first. At least she'll be there soon."
"Ready, mom, it's okay."
But the truth is, it's not for a moment that Maira has to wait. Until the model and makeup artist came home, the picker had not yet appeared. Maira was waiting backstage. While the other participants have also left a lot of places. Backstage getting quieter, just a few people left.
"Huh, haven't come home yet?"
The greeting surprised Maira. He turned his head and found Captain Rian staring with a worried look.
"Who are you going home with? Is there no one to pick up?"
"Says there, sir. But I was waiting, not coming" Maira replied.
Captain Rian breathed a heavy sigh. Then he took the phone out of his pants pocket and moved away from Maira. He did not call just once. He called, closed, and called back many times. His face looks riled up. It seemed that the handsome captain was angry.
Moments later Captain Rian returns to Maira.
"I'll take it!" said short.
"But, Mr ...."
"Pratu Haris who got the task to pick you up misunderstood. He thought he was picking up at Dago. Now the guy's in Dago. If you wait, it could be longer!" Captain Rian could not hide his anger.
"S-I just took an online taxi, sir," hesitantly Maira tried to refuse.
"On a night this late?!" screeched captain Rian.
Maira gulps.
"Which stuff are you, let me take it to the car!"
As hypnotized Maira's hand was raised, pointing towards the box on the dresser.
Captain Rian immediately took the box and picked it up. He walked outside the hall.
"Do you want to stay here?" when he saw Maira still standing.
Soon Maira ran after Captain Rian. Arriving at the parking lot Maira still hesitated. He stood there not to enter immediately, although captain Rian had opened the car door for him.
"Does it matter if you take me?"
"Here you go, don't think about it. I will be in charge!"
"It's already night. Pity the baby in your stomach if you don't go home soon and rest!"
I don't want Maira to obey. He felt very tired. The woman immediately boarded the captain Rian's car. In my heart hope, hopefully this will not cause problems.
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