Competition I

Lisa woke up feeling refreshed the next morning. Her body had recovered again, there was no feeling tired or weak like yesterday. She got up from her bed, washed her face and brushed her teeth. She didn't forget to change her clothes. This morning was the opening day of Petersson Communication's company anniversary celebration!

Taking off her makeup, Lisa visited Andien's room, who seemed to be still asleep. The woman knocked loudly on Andien's door and shouted, "Ndien open! What time is it already!"

A moment later, a well-built woman opened the door to her room. Lisa's guess was true, Andien was still wearing her nightgown with a sluggish face and puffy eyes.

"What's with you, Lis, it's still early, you know? I'm really sleepy!"

"Hurry up and brush your teeth and wash your face, today is the opening of the company's birthday! We will be late and miss it, isn't today exciting!"

Lisa pushed Andien to the bathroom and prepared a toothbrush covered with toothpaste. She stuffed it into Andien's mouth who was still sleepy.

"Duh Lis! Slow down, why are you so excited?" Andien asked hoarsely.

"Come on Ndien, don't you feel happy after sitting at the computer for a long time managing financial reports in the office and now finally go out and have a vacation?" Lisa asked from beside her.

"Yes, but this is just an annual party, that's it, just like last year!"

"Ah, you're bitching too much, Ndien. Hurry up! We'll go down to the meeting room!"

Fifteen minutes later, the two friends came down to attend the opening ceremony of the company anniversary. They sat in the back seat, seemingly a bit late.

In front of the stage, Johan Dhirgantara as the manager of the company under Oscar was giving a speech about the activities of the Petersson company since it was founded. It's boring, but Lisa and Andien had to be trapped in the meeting room with a long speech from the manager.

Not long after, Oscar took the stage and made a very short speech. He understood that all employees were tired of waiting and wanted to immediately participate in the race.

"With this, the anniversary of Petersson Communication is officially opened!" Oscar said loudly and straightforwardly. The man turned around and left the stage. The female employees who attended the event immediately screamed hysterically at the charm of this tall man like Korean boy band fans watching a concert!

Lisa rolled her eyes, annoyed with the flirtatious attitude of the Oscar-worshiping employee. Even if Lisa wasn't Oscar's wife, she would still be annoyed.

"Don't forget to have enough breakfast so you don't get weak during the race!" Said Johan before he left the stage.

Andien suddenly asked Lisa a question, "Eh Lis, have you asked him what the prize will be?"

"How do I know! I asked him but he did not answer!"

"Hehe, I hope that one of the prizes is the laptop that I talked about yesterday, Lis!" Andien added excitedly, "If the prize is a laptop, I will be very excited to take part in the competition!"

After breakfast, all Petersson Communication employees including Oscar immediately rushed to the pool area. The place was suddenly very crowded! An emcee got ready with his microphone and announced the rules for the morning's race.

"Good morning all! Hopefully everyone already had their breakfast so you will not feel lethargic hihi. Okay, now that everyone has gathered, what if I explain how today's competition is?" The coquette host said.

"Wow, how is it? Tell me, dear!" Said the co-host of the flirtatious show.

"This morning, a swimming competition will be held! Each group consists of one boy—ah, a man, I mean! The same rule will also apply for the ladies. So each group will be given one balloon and they have to be able to bring the balloon to the finish line but they have to swim!"

"Wow, I think it's fun, right?"

"Awww of course! The winner of the prize is no less cool! Come on, let's join in, raise your hands!" Said the host flirtatiously, looking at the crowd of employees. They all then raised their hands! The host was confused about choosing it.

"Wow, how come you all want to participate in this? Duh, I'm getting dizzy to choose."

"What if you chose some participants? So that the swimming pool won't overflow like that."

"Ah, you're right too! Let's just choose. 9 ladies and 9 gentlemen!"

"What if we just choose randomly," Said the co-host while handing over a hat filled with papers bearing the names of the participants.

"Okay, let's take it." The flirtatious host reached his hand and rummaged the contents of the hat. After stirring the contents of the hat, he took out the papers one by one according to the number that had been determined to enter the competition.

"Alright… The first female participant is…. Lisa Soewandi!" The host shouted excitedly, "Okay, everyone, please change your swimsuit. If you don't have it or forget to bring it, you can wear a T-shirt, just don't wear a bikini, it will make me feel jealous!"

Hearing the voice of the host booming, Lisa and Andien were shocked!

"Whaaat? How come you are called and not me!?" Andien complained. She was very much eager to participate.

"How would I know, you Satan! I don't want to be involved in a swimming race like this!"

"The only person to bang on my door and screamed like a child was you, who else if not you?"

"The problem is, I don't know if the competition will be held inside a swimming pool! Did you remember being told about this? No, right!"

Andien was silent for a moment. She suddenly forgot that her best friend was pregnant. If Lisa got down and put on a swimsuit, all the employees would suspect that her swelling stomach!

"Okay, what do I get off?" Andien still wanted to participate.

"No, I'll do it. Besides, it's my name that has been called." Lisa said.

"Hmm, okay, uh, if you win, can I have the prize? You are the wife of 'that person' Lis. You can ask for anything at any time hehe."

Lisa snorted at her best friend's words. But Andien had a point. Lisa could ask Oscar for anything at any time and the man wouldn't hesitate to do it!

Suddenly, the host broke the atmosphere. There was something he wanted to say, "Ah, everyone, there's an important announcement! Mr. Wahyu said he was sick, so there is one less man to participate. Is there anyone who wants to replace him?"

"Me!" A man shouted from behind the crowd of employees. The crowd then clustered by the pool.

Lisa was surprised. Oscar replaced Wahyu, who was supposed to be with Lisa! "Okay, this is not good .. Ndien! You just replace me!"

"Huh, what's wrong with you, Lis?" Andien asked in confusion.

"Don't cheat, you were the one who got called." Oscar grabbed Lisa's shoulder firmly and spinned Lisa's body to face him.

"Oscar! Ah, I mean Mr. Oscar!" She exclaimed, startled.