Forgive Me?

Uh...!?

Destroying the phone and not using the boss's credit card.

Arumi understands why her boss asked her to stop using his credit card, but destroyed her cellphone? Where will she communicate later?

Red didn't send her a new phone.

Arumi tries to negotiate with the Boss. She asked to be sent a new cellphone or buy her own first then she destroyed the old phone. She can't do it now, she has a lot of important data and photos with her friends.

Her cell phone vibrates.

From: Boss

Don't buy it yourself. I'll send you a new cellphone. While waiting for your phone to arrive, don't approach Arkyn just yet.

Don't come near Arkyn? It's like happy news for Arumi knowing the boss's move, it also happens that she is annoyed with Arkyn, she will not protest.

For: Boss

I understand, but can I use a credit card? Outside the hotel. I'm sure Arkyn wouldn't have bothered looking that far.

Arumi sends a message, if he agrees, she will spend her time outside like a mall that has many shops and different security.

Her phone vibrated again.

From: Boss

You can't. Don't take the risk. I'll block my credit card if I see a new transaction.

Arumi looked down disappointed. She should have followed her instincts this morning to carry more cash.

'I can't take money on a credit card now.'

The cash she kept was only meant for tips when Arumi went out. Who would have thought she would use it for her daily life here?

'Wait. I can ask Red to withdraw money from my personal bank account.'

But... knowing Red is just as 'observant' about money, Arumi doubts using her 'services'. Asking the boss is embarrassing. She was sure he would be a joke before agreeing.

Both are the same, neither is profitable.

Arumi couldn't possibly ask Molly, she must be busy working in the flower shop.

'Better to spend time in the room alone.'

Arumi can survive in the hotel, after all, a lot of entertainment on television too.

*****

The next day

*****

Arumi yawned widely watching the romantic-comedy movie currently playing on television. She pressed a button on the screen, then swiped with her index finger, looking for a channel that caught her attention.

News? No. Gossip? Ew. Cartoon? Not interested now. Horror? Bruh.

"Oh?" Arumi stopped sliding to see interesting writing on the screen.

Mystery movie.

Arumi chose this with high hopes that it would be interesting, but only two minutes later, her hopes were falling to see there was an adult romantic scene. She was sensitive about romantic things immediately turned off the television annoyed.

'Mystery movies don't escape the spices of romance either.'

Arumi checks her cellphone.

No word from Red.

'What took her so long? She promised to arrive two hours ago!'

There's no way Red is stuck in traffic. Something must have caught her attention.

Arumi immediately remembered that Red is the type of woman who likes to do 'one night stands' with stranger men. There are big chances she met an interesting guy on the street and forgot she was delivering.

'I'm not surprised. She once late because of a man she met on the street when she had a meeting with the Boss that day!'

With the boss alone dare to be late let alone Arumi.

'Why does it have to be Red? Is it because she is close to me?'

Arumi doesn't care, she can't stand being in the hotel, she decides to go out for a breath of fresh air. After all, there are holidays that don't cost money.

'Should I use my money to buy souvenirs?'

Arumi believes Molly and her employees have high hopes for a souvenir.

'No choice.'

Arumi opened the wardrobe and smiled widely.

******

Click.

"For you."

As soon as Arumi opened her hotel door, her face was immediately met with a large bouquet of red roses. She was not flattered even though it was her favorite flower, she just stared intently at the sky blue eyes in front of her.

"Arumi, this is my apology about last night," Arkyn admitted regretfully. "I've thought calmly and admitted that I was wrong."

Arumi rolled her eyes. She was about to criticize sharply that it wasn't that easy to heal her heart, unfortunately, she didn't after remembering her boss's orders. She was ordered to stay away from Arkyn.

'He feels guilty...'

Arumi gets a great idea. She wouldn't open her mouth to talk, she wanted him to feel what she felt yesterday. She looked away, closed the door, and left.

Arkyn was at a loss for words knowing his apology was not accepted. He had looked down sadly, but his hope was alive again after seeing Arumi approach him to pick up a bouquet of flowers he bought suddenly, "Arumi ..." he called hopefully.

Arumi gave him a sharp look, then left without saying anything. No matter how mad she was, she couldn't resist a bouquet of her favorite roses as big as this.

"Whoa...?" Arkyn was confused by what happened. Has he actually been forgiven or not? Arumi accepts but doesn't say anything.

Arkyn who was still confused on the spot watching Arumi waiting for the elevator, finally realized after their eyes met for a moment then she looked away and got into the elevator.

Still hasn't been forgiven.

Arkyn reflexively ran to stop the elevator doors from closing.

Arumi who was already in the elevator smirked slightly seeing Arkyn stop the door shut.

'How does it feel to catch an elevator? Tired, aren't you?'

Arkyn was lucky he didn't sprain his leg like Arumi.

Arkyn went inside while tidying up his clothes and hair which might have been messy after running.

Arumi who saw that just rolled her eyes. It's nice to know Arkyn is after her, but annoying to have to share the elevator for a few seconds.

Arkyn finished fixing his hair, immediately started the conversation, "Arumi, I'm serious."

Arumi remained silent, fortunately not long to go downstairs, she came out still carrying a bouquet of roses in her hand.

Arkyn could only follow from behind with a sigh. He knows he hasn't been forgiven, but should Arumi show off the bouquet of flowers he gave her? Everyone who saw him carrying a bouquet would misunderstand. Even already walking behind, the employees at his hotel looked at him meaningfully and some even smiled and held back laughter.

They knew he had brought the bouquet.

Enough being the center of attention, Arkyn chased and stopped Arumi, "Wait a minute. You, you can't do this to me."

Arumi was still in silent mode, she removed Arkyn's hand from her arm, then went back inside, asking the employee to put her bouquet of roses into her room.

How could she carry a bouquet of flowers in this hot weather?

Arumi came back out of the hotel where Arkyn was waiting, she purposely turned in the opposite direction so he knew she didn't want to make up yet.

Arkyn was at a loss for words, "This woman," he muttered tiredly. He was ready to talk seriously even ignored.

What does Arumi really want?

Before Arkyn gave chase again, he turned his head, checking the situation.

The person is still following.

Arkyn refocused his eyes on Arumi who was walking further and further away.

Which business should he solve?