Little quarrel

Gilang took Nadine to a nearby clothing store to buy prayer utensils because it was convenient, and the store specialized in Muslim clothing. As the two of them entered the clothing store, Gilang took Nadine's hand and started picking out different Mokena models.

Nadine spoiled, tilted her head into Gilang's arms and said, "Vote for me, honey."

"All right, I decide; I also decide on Hijab attire." Gilang remarked while yanking at Nadine's bushy eyebrows.

Nadine was taken aback by Gilang's demand and asked, "You mean I must cover my face?"

"Yeah, of course, you do look very lovely with the hijab on," Gilang said as he softly stroked Nadine's face. Gilang assured Nadine that if she covered her private areas, she would look more attractive.

"But honey, I'm not prepared. Yet." Nadine rubbed her face on Gilang's arm and complained spoiled.

As she served them, the employee of the clothing store appeared to smile as she observed how intimate the two of them were. The shop assistant's girl carried off as a result of Nadine's indulgence, grinning as she took the clothing that Gilang desired.

Gilang continued his mission by making his sweetheart look like a Muslim girl after packing her in Mokena clothing. He picked out five pieces of hijab clothing in various hues and designs.

Gilang pulled out a wallet from his trouser pocket and said, "I pay."

Gilang was taking out several hundred thousand pieces of currency from his wallet as Nadine's eyes were unable to blink while she was staring at his face. Gilang bought all the clothes. And Gilang's eyeballs flashed at the Al-Quran, which was arranged on the shelf.

"Miss, take Al-Quran." Gilang said.

"Okay, sir," answered the fashion store cashier.

Nadine's gaze swept over the groceries. "Gilang uses a month's salary to pay for my groceries. I am touched by Gilang's hard work." Think of Nadine, who can estimate a grocery bill of over a million Rupiahs.

"Let's go back to the Villa." Gilang said he would interrupt Nadine's reverie.

Nadine could only be silent and enjoy happiness that she had never imagined before. She took Gilang's hand happily towards the car. Nadine was speechless after they got into the car; she sat in the car seat, looking at Gilang's heart-melting face.

"You are the person I was looking for—a man who can guide me in the right direction." Nadine thought of her admiration for Gilang.

The car driven by Gilang started to leave the fashion shop towards the villa rented by Nadine, and all the way back to the villa, they were silent with their own thoughts until they arrived in front of the villa.

Gilang glanced at Nadine's smartphone screen as they entered the villa and noticed that it was playing a current hit song. Gilang shouted "Tika!" in his head while raising one eyebrow. In an effort to hear what Nadine was saying to Tika, Gilang clenched his fists. Gilang chose to take a seat on the sofa next to Nadine. Gilang could hear better now that Nadine had turned on the speaker outside of her smartphone after giving him a quick glance.

Are you jealous of a girl instead of a boy? In a half-whispered voice, Nadine said, "Nadine." Gilang appeared eager to hear Nadine and Tika's conversation, which made Nadine smile. Gilang's jealousy toward Nadine, who believed a man was calling her, was misunderstood by Nadine.

Greetings, Nadine. Tika, welcome. As soon as Gilang realized that the voice calling Nadine was his employee Tika, his face lit up in rage.

"Yes, Tika, sorry, my boyfriend thinks you're a boy; he's jealous, he-he," Nadine replied, burying her face in Gilang's arms.

Oh, do you already have a boyfriend? Tika questioned, perplexed that Nadine already had a boyfriend.

"Yes, Tika, it just happened yesterday," Nadine responded while petting Gilang's cheek.

"How about our boss? You're no longer intrigued?" Tika inquired in a perplexed manner.

"Cancel, Tika; my boyfriend shares the same name and appearance as your boss." Gilang is proudly introduced to Tika by Nadine.

"You're crazy! If I know you want to find a boyfriend by yourself, why should I risk my position for you?" Tika exclaimed curtly, while Nadine just laughed innocently when she heard Tika complain.

"Sorry Tika, actually he is my personal driver, but for some reason, my heart can be driven into his heart, ha ha," Nadine said with a smile.

"Wow, I'm interested in getting to know him." Tika answered enthusiastically.

"Tika, how is your boss' attitude after losing the tender?" Nadine asked Tika, and Gilang's expression immediately blanked when he heard Nadine's words.

"I heard from Kirana; she said… Boss is furious, but it's okay; he's a conglomerate; his treasure won't run out for seven generations," said Tika.

"But that's over it; I don't want to compete unhealthy; at that time I just wanted him to be curious about me, and we could get to know each other to build an emotional relationship, but now I have a boyfriend, so, yeah, just let it go." Nadine said, and Gilang's face immediately contorted after knowing Nadine's true purpose.

"It's better that way; I'm also afraid that the boss will find out that I leaked company secrets, even though I didn't receive anything in return from you." Tika said.

"I know Tika; you help me because we are good friends," Nadine replied, laying her head on Gilang's lap.

"Okay, Nadine, I have to work again. Bye." Tika said she was ending their conversation in the air.

"Okay, thank you, Tika." Nadine answered, and their conversation ended. Nadine looked at Gilang's not-so-fresh face; she didn't understand why Gilang suddenly became gloomy after hearing his conversation with Tika.

"What's wrong? Why are you jealous, huh?" Nadine asked in a spoiled voice, then straightened up and cupped Gilang's cheek to look at her face.

"I'm not jealous; why should I be jealous of women?" Gilang answered in a monotone, like he didn't intend to talk to Nadine.

"I know, you're not jealous of Tika but jealous of Tika's boss, right?" Nadine shakes off Gilang's jealous confession.

"Let's only talk about religion; don't bring up love; I'm sick of hearing it."" Gilang said words that touched Nadine's heart and mind.

Nadine is stunned by Gilang's stiff attitude, which suddenly turns into hatred towards her. She looked at Gilang's face to find out why he had lost his passion for her.

"At first I really liked Tika's boss, but since I got to know you, my heart has gone straight to your personality; please don't be angry, honey." Nadine admits her mistake and tries to restore Gilang's love for her.

"Not because I look like him?" Gilang asked, a fake smile appearing on his face.

Nadine was silent for a moment then answered honestly: "I admit yes, but having been with you for a few hours, your attitude fascinated me, and I forgot about Tika's boss."

"Think about it; I'm just a driver with no future, while Tika's boss is a tycoon, like heaven and earth when I am side by side with him" Gilang's words made Nadine's face jump with emotion.

"You think I'm a realistic girl?" Sorry, I'm not that type of girl; I'm looking for a guy like you who can guide and love me, not be materialistic!" Nadine immediately denied that she was offended when she heard Gilang's words, and she enthusiastically responded to Gilang's words, which made her feel like she was being pricked by needles.

The air heated up again with a small war of words. Gilang seemed to be sitting quietly playing gadgets, too lazy to respond to Nadine's words, and Nadine tried to defuse Gilang's atmosphere by hugging him. She hugged Gilang tightly. She didn't care about Gilang's cold attitude, which silenced her.

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