Apology

Part 43.

This afternoon's program brought my chaotic mood back to calm. Calvin gave me time to feel comfortable around him. The profile of the woman who is the candidate for this man's choice is the same as mine.

So remember the event six months ago. When I need money for Mom's treatment and to pay off Bro Roy's debt. The CEO next to me who became the savior god. Until now, I don't know who transferred the money when Bro Roy was detained by the police.

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Until the evening, the contest to find a mate was just finished. At the end of the show, we as guests were called on stage to join the winners of this month's episode.

Excitedly, Calvin took my hand and led me up to the stage. The audience's applause was very lively, welcoming our presence.

The voice of the host introduced us as a favorite couple who still survives to this day. Being on this majestic stage feels like a king

and queen last night.

Calvin and I congratulated the chosen couple on tonight's episode.

"Congratulations, to both of you," said the CEO.

"Hopefully your relationship will continue into the future," I replied.

"Amiin, thank you, Bro," said the couple

The applause of the audience sounded even more lively because they were satisfied with the results of the participants' choices tonight. In the middle of the event, the CEO looked for an opportunity to kiss my fingers.

The onlookers who saw him exclaim encouragingly for our relationship.

"Clara... give me a chance, to understand you more deeply," he whispered.

I just smiled and nodded in response. After taking photos with the winners, the event was over. I glanced at the watch on my hand, it was already nine o'clock at night. So that Mama does not worry about waiting at home. I sent a message via the green app.

["Assalamu'alaikum, Mah, soon Clara will be home!"]

["Mama just rest, don't have to wait, Clara!"]

My order was immediately ticked blue, Mama had read it.

["Wa'alaikumsalam, Be careful on the road, Clara!"] Mom replied.

"Message from whom?" Calvin asked, he was already standing behind me.

"A message from Mama," I replied.

"It's getting late, we'd better go straight go home!" I asked.

"Hm, actually I want to invite you to dinner!" said Calvin.

"No need, another time! Your Mama will be angry and blame me again!" reject me.

"I apologize for what Mama said, yes! I will continue to try to convince him, to bless our relationship!"

Hearing Calvin's words, the corners of my eyes felt warm. Actually, want to cry and express this frustration. But I held it until my chest felt tight. I wiped the corner of my eye with my hand, and Calvin saw it.

"Clara...don't cry! I'm getting feeling sorry for you!"

I just kept quiet and then walked towards the building's parking lot. Calvin grabbed my shoulder and hugged my body tightly.

"I'm sorry, I made you cry," he said softly.

"It's getting late, we should go home!" I said as I let go of his hand.

I went inside and started the car engine. Then walked away leaving the building's courtyard full of apologies from the CEO.

*****

This morning I was not excited to go to the office. The effect of lack of sleep, the body feels tired. Wanting to ask permission from Miss Catherine feels lazy. Later the CEO judged I was unprofessional at work. Only for college purposes, I dare to ask permission from the admin.

"Clara... take this file to Mr. Calvin's room, okay?" asked Miss Catherine as soon as I came into the room.

"Why the rush, Miss?" I asked surprised.

"We will have a meeting with the President Director, with Mr. Surya!" he answered.

"Oh, alright! I'll be right there!" I said.

After placing the sling bag in the drawer, I tidy up the stacked files. Then take him to the third floor. The atmosphere in the elevator seemed crowded, so I moved to the elevator next to it.

Thankfully, there were only two employees in it. I met again with Doni, a friend who is often nosy and pretentious.

"Hey, Clara! It's still early, just brought a pile of files! Can't wait to meet the handsome CEO, ya," he sneered with a laugh. The friend next to him was surprised and then frowned.

"Clara is dating Mr. Calvin? Hm, you are very confident and brave, aren't you?!" he mocked.

"I'm not dating! We only meet for office business!" I answered firmly to cover the truth.

"But Mr. Calvin's treatment is different from usual! They are often alone in the parking lot!" Doni explained to his friend.

"Then what's the deal with you? Why bother?" challenge me.

"Hm, it doesn't bother me, I'm just surprised. How come? Boss Calvin has an ordinary taste, ya!"

"Don't like to put other people down, because it doesn't mean you are better than me!"

After talking to them the elevator door opened, and I went out to the CEO's room. They were going back down to the second floor.

The man named Doni is always nosy as if he is jealous of the closeness between me and the CEO. My position is higher than his.

She said I was an ordinary woman. Well, she herself came to the office on a motorcycle, sometimes taking an online motorcycle taxi. Why not look at yourself, is it perfect or not?

The busyness of daydreaming almost missed the CEO's workspace. I knocked on the door and said hello.

"Enter!" said a voice from within.

"Good morning, sir," I said.

"Good morning, what's up Clara?" asked the CEO.

"Here are some files to sign, sir!" I answered.

"Why such a hurry?" asked the CEO, frowning.

"Miss Catherine said, There is a meeting this morning with the President Director, Mr. Surya," I explained.

"Oh, yeah, good thing you reminded me," said the CEO, patting his forehead. The CEO grabbed all the files and checked them one by one. Then proceed to the signature.

"Done...!" said the CEO.

"Thank you, sir," I said as I tidied up the files scattered on the CEO's desk.

"Clara, I'm sorry what happened yesterday, ya! I can't sleep thinking about it! I forgot that today there is a meeting scheduled," he explained.

To be continued...