I'll Throw You Before You Honey Myself
Attitude Change

Two weeks after tripping up the case, Mauren's company began to run normally. The employees who helped the traitors were fired. The positions they left behind, are now replaced by old, trustworthy employees. Although the office is short of manpower, but Mauren has not opened a vacancy. He waited until things were completely stable, at least until the launch of a new product that Sandria had stolen yesterday.

About the case yesterday, it has been clarified openly. Now all parties know that Mauren is innocent and Victory's products are not problematic. Nevertheless, there are still some who blaspheme, saying that Mauren is too stupid and careless, to the extent that it is too small.

However, Mauren did not think too much about the blasphemy. For him, the most important thing right now was just working hard to improve things. Let them say what. Because basically, no one knows that all this time he never learned business. Too focused on fashion and modeling, to forget the family business that he had to take care of when his parents were gone.

"I certainly can" Mauren murmured on the sidelines of his work.

Mauren is currently in his room, checking several reports related to the launch of new products to be held tomorrow.

"Everything's okay, hopefully tomorrow's event goes well." Mauren let out a long sigh, then leaned back while stretching out her hands.

"But, it still feels bad gini ya," continued Mauren as she reached for her phone.

He checked his inbox and call history. There are some new messages, but it does not necessarily arouse the spirit of Mauren. Only ordinary friends and relations send. There's no Rendra's name there. Not sure what the position of the man in his heart, why Mauren got upset himself when Rendra was not as enthusiastic as before.

Since returning to Surabaya, Rendra's attitude has changed. Conversations in chat are only one-two words. When calling too, just a moment and just discuss the important thing.—question the development of Victory after the case yesterday. There was no seduction or joking like the other day.

"Is his love word fake? Is he just playing me?" Mauren wondered in her agitation. "Why am I so sorry, have I fallen in love with her?" continued.

"Ahh, shitty!" Mauren clucked irritably and then moved from her seat. Then, standing in front of the window while staring at the crowd of the city.

In a moment, Mauren's memory returns to adolescence. When he was busy gathering with friends without any burden. Expenditure and other needs are always guaranteed, taking up a hobby is also facilitated in such a way. At that time, Elsa was the closest friend who was with her almost every time.

Now that his parents are gone, Mauren is forced to stand alone against the rigors of life. Friends who are considered brothers, even add burdens and problems that are quite strange. It turned out that it was as easy as a human heart turning direction.

"If you think again, it feels like you're married again. But there is fear too. What if my husband later not much different from Mas Jeevan, and finally disappointed again. Ah, it's getting worse, "Mauren's mind.

When thinking of marriage, the memory of Mauren returned to Rendra, the man who lately disturbed his heart. Unhypocritical, Mauren often dreams of her as a halal couple. However, reality frightened him and dared not hope for more. He has not known Rendra for long, no matter what his nature is and somehow his family. Moreover, Rendra's attitude suddenly changed, so Mauren doubted his sincerity.

"Try deh kukabari, if still indifferent and do not want to come, yes already. Maybe ... he's just messing around."

Mauren turned on her phone again and looked for Rendra's number. Mauren informed about the event of launching a new product, then invited him to attend the event.

After a while of waiting, Rendra finally replied to his message, which again with a short sentence— I try. Two words that imply hope, but also subtle rejection.

Mauren closed his mouth in a rude sigh, "What's wrong with you, Ndra."

Then, Mauren returned to the chair and focused on her tasks. He tried to shift the sudden stifling feeling of the chest.

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The seconds are ticking. From dusk has not greeted until night has arrived it feels very short, even according to Mauren shorter than work pursued dead line.

This second, the clock is already showing at 08:00 p.m. The new product launch event has already started and soon Mauren will be on stage. Her beauty is near perfect, wrapped in a long dress of gray color, as well as high hells of matching color, Mauren's skin looks white and smooth. While his hair is carried high with a flower-shaped decoration, showing off his neck.

"There's still no chat anymore" Mauren murmured as she looked at her phone. Since yesterday, there has only been one reply from Rendra.

"Mom Mauren, please! Soon it's your turn," said Adnan to break Mauren's mind.

Mauren walked gracefully to the stage, greeting the employees, friends, and relations who were present there. In addition to saying many thanks, Mauren also apologized for the unfortunate incident yesterday. After that, Mauren introduced Beauty VC as a multifunctional concealer that is perfect for complementing the beauty of women.

While explaining his product at length, Mauren glanced in all directions, looking for the whereabouts of someone who was very expected of his presence. However, instead of finding the figure of Rendra, but Jeevan is there. I don't know where he is, but Mauren didn't invite him.

After filling out the event, Mauren came down and greeted some relations. Many people are excited to welcome Beauty VC. It makes Mauren relieved because at least reality is not as bad as he thinks. The impact of yesterday's case was not as big as he had expected.

"Success is always yes, Ren. Tell me if you need anything, we are both ready to help," said Zenna who was present at the time with Ezra.

"Thank you so much for the support. But ... so far can still handle itself," replied Mauren.

"We are friends, we have to support each other. How do you know I'll replace the one who needs your help." Zenna smiled widely.

"Mauren, congratulations. Hopefully after this Victory will progress and there will be no more problems. I pray that your efforts will always be smooth" interrupted Dilan, who suddenly joined among them.

"Thank you very much, Lan. I can be in this position, can't escape your help." Mauren smiled as she patted Dilan on the shoulder.

Far behind them, there was a pair of eyes that were staring in wonder. He is Jeevan. In his heart wondered, since when did the relationship of Mauren and Ezra improve. As far as he is concerned, Mauren hates Ezra for hurting Elsa.

"Can't they be that familiar?" inner Jeevan. His eyes could not be separated from Mauren who was joking with laughter with Ezra, Zenna, and Dilan.

However, the sense of wonder did not last long because it slowly eroded jealousy. Looking at Dilan who often touched Mauren's shoulders and arms, making Jeevan uncomfortable. His heart is sick and tight. Moreover, if you remember the figure of Rendra who is handsome and charismatic, which from his gaze looks clearly very fond of Mauren.

"Is this as hard as the way back?" inner Jeevan.

In the end, Jeevan left the event early, even before greeting Mauren. It felt like the distance between the two was getting stretched and whether he could go through it or not.

Even without Jeevan, the show went well. Mauren was not aware that Jeevan had left while carrying pain. Because at this time, the only thing that seized Mauren's mind was Rendra.

"He really didn't come. Maybe ... the answer yesterday did smooth the rejection," Mauren's mind when the event was over and the invitations had already left the Victory building.

When people were busy tidying up the rest of the event, Mauren went upstairs, to a room that used to be her parents' favorite place.

Mauren sat by the window and stared at the sparkling city. He enjoyed the late night view, but the crowd did not subside.

"He's not the right choice" Mauren said on a night that was unlikely to give an answer.

"That's it," he continued, exhaling a long breath.

While Mauren was still busy throwing disappointing thoughts, suddenly a very familiar voice greeted him from behind.

"Mauren, sorry I'm late."

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