Love, take my side
Chapter 123

"Salsa, can we talk for a minute?" ask Anna who just came out of Rendra's room. Since Anna came in and now out of Rendra's room. Salsa pura did not see the woman. Now the woman stood in front of him and asked to speak together.

Salsa looked at the woman for a moment. The woman who's already won the competition to get Rendra. This past month, since Anita's mom went to jail. Salsa could see Rendra and Anna getting closer. Almost every work day. Rendra always takes Anna home. And Rendra seemed to keep a distance from himself.

"Talking about what mom is. It's still working hours. We'll get a warning if it steals hours of work" Salsa replied, subtly rejecting the woman's invitation.

"Sir Rendra has given permission for that."

Salsa lowered her head. Hearing the name of the man made his heart feel a strange thing. There was pain sneaking into his heart. Anna had already gotten such a special thing that meant their relationship was getting closer.

"Can't break time mom. Actually I have a lot to do."

"I already have a lunch appointment with Mr. Rendra at the break."

Again Salsa felt her heart throbbing pain. He wanted to have lunch with Rendra but Anna got the chance. Salsa waited for Rendra to keep his promise. But until now, Rendra seemed to forget the promise of lunch with the help of Salsa who saved the man from Anita's mother.

Salsa deliberately did not collect the promise because she wanted to keep her pride as Rendra said. And during this one month as well, Salsa was professional with her work. He's not like he used to be who likes to tease Rendra. Salsa communicates with Rendra only as a job.

"All right, ma'am" replied Salsa at last. Salsa had no other reason to refuse the woman's invitation. Salsa got up from her seat and followed Anna's steps towards the stairs. They climbed the stairs without a word. Salsa looks awkward around Anna. If it was possible to choose he did not want this kind of situation. Salsa was embarrassed because her defeat got Rendra.

"What do you want to drink?" anna asked after they sat down. They are now in the company's cafeteria. Anna's attitude was much different from the attitude shown by Salsa. Anna was acting very calm while Salsa looked awkward.

"Orange juice" said Salsa. Salsa turned her face towards the corner of the canteen so as not to look at Anna. While Anna called the waiter and then ordered a different kind of drink for the two of them.

Salsa chose silence instead of asking what Anna wanted to talk about with her.

"Salsas. It's about Mr. Rendra."

"Sir Rendra. Why should we talk about Mr Rendra?" ask Salsa. He had already guessed the direction of the conversation. But Salsa deliberately said that because she did not want to be associated with the man.

"Salsas. Ii'm sorry. Earlier I said I did not want to be close to Mr. Rendra because of the threat of his ex-wife. And you want to take advantage of that opportunity, right?"

Salsa nodded her head. Before he dared to chase Rendra. He had asked Rendra for reassurance of Anna's feelings. At that time Anna did not dare to take risks because of the threat of Anita's mother. Salsa deliberately asked for certainty of Anna's feelings because she did not want to be called a woman who cornered the work rwkay. It wasn't just her that knew that Rendra had a taste for Anna. Almost all employees in the finance division know this.

Salsa also confidently took advantage of this opportunity because his feelings for Rendra could not be contained anymore. But the hard work he showed did not get a reply. Rendra instead warned himself not to be too cheap and even wanted to test himself whether it was still holy or not. Salsa felt humbled by Rendra with his words.

"This month, Mr. Rendra has continued to pay attention and reassure me that everything is fine. Honestly, I can't refuse anymore. Because I'm starting to feel comfortable."

"So what does that have to do with me?" ask Salsa pura stupid. He did not like this conversation which made his heart heat up. This situation seems to confirm if he has really lost. His struggle was in vain.

"Don't be prejudiced by Salsa. I purposely said this so that there would be no misunderstanding between us. I know your efforts to get Mr. Rendra. But one thing you must understand love cannot be forced. I just want us to stay on good terms in the future no matter what the relationship between me and Mr. Rendra will be."

"If Mr. Rendra is not your soul mate. I hope and am very sure if there is another much better man who is your soul mate. Don't be discouraged by your feelings of unrequitedness from Mr. Rendra. As women. We should prefer the man who loves us more than we love. If we choose the man we love. We'll be tired of chasing his own love. But if we choose men love us. We just do our best, happy must be in sight. You are young and beautiful Salsa. There must be a guy out there who really loves you sincerely."

Salsa tried to digest Anna's advice well. Words that sound very true. His brain could accept every word of that word but not with his heart. Salsa still felt her heart ache.

"Thank you for the advice, ma'am" said Salsa. There was no meaning in her arguing about her unrequited feelings. Rendra had already dropped the choice and Anna had already accepted. Salsa was feeling unfair. He is brave against Rendra's ex-wife but Anna is getting love from Rendra. He dared to fight but Anna who got Rendra without fighting.

"I hope you can be heartened to accept our relationship" Anna said. Salsa nodded her head again. Actually he does not like Anna's way but Salsa tried to think positively if Anna's intention was really good.

Salsa drank its orange juice in a flash. Anna's order hasn't arrived at that table. Salsa's orange juice is gone. Only then can he show protest at these talks. Because no matter how he struggled, Rendra already belonged to Anna.

"May I go downstairs first, Mom?" ask Salsa. Salsa did not want to linger in that place for long because Salsa was quite embarrassed. Anna was about to forbid but saw Salsa's sad face. Finally the woman nodded her head. Anna thinks Salsa needs some alone time right now.

Salsa came down the stairs with a blurred vision. Her tears finally spilled out as well. By holding onto the stairs railing. Salsa walked while wiping the tears with her left hand. This month, he tried to express his feelings. But after knowing the certainty of Anna and Rendra's relationship. His heart could not refuse not to be sad. His struggle has not produced results. But Salsa will accept this fact because it is impossible for her to force Rendra to choose and love her. It only made her even more embarrassed and worthless.

Salsa accepted his defeat with a great heart. He will make this experience a valuable lesson in the future. No matter how much you love a man should try to hide and indulge the love excessively as he has done. This experience left his heart hurt and ashamed.

Salsa arrived at her desk after first tidying up her makeup in the bathroom. Along with that. Rendra also came out of his room.

Salsa realized that but she pretended to be busy. He did not intend to greet his superior so that his sad face was not known by Rendra. But it turns out Rendra came out of his room to find himself. Now Rendra stood straight in front of him with the work desk as a barrier.

"Salves."

"There's a client who's taking lunch today. I sent you to lunch with that client. I can't because there's an appointment with Anna" Rendra said.

"Ready Sir. Where's sir?" ask Salsa. Rendra mentioned the place and the number of the lunch table.

"Don't be late for Salsa. You can get out of the office half an hour before the break."

"Ready Sir."

Salsa looked at Rendra who was getting away from where she was. Saw Rendra heading up the stairs to the top floor. He suspects that Rendra is about to accompany Anna in the company cafeteria. Salsa feels Anna is the luckiest woman who has now become a priority for Rendra's life. The man chose lunch together with Anna compared to the client. That means if Anna is the man's priority over the company.

Half an hour before lunch has arrived. Salsa tidied up her desk before leaving the office. In fact his mood did not support to do this order. But Salsa has to be professional. Demonstrate that he is able to overcome problems without neglecting office duties.

Listlessly. Salsa got into the cab he ordered online. He felt sorry for himself who could not escape the sadness. Time and time again she comforted herself but letting go of that feeling was hard from her heart.

Upon arriving, at the place that Rendra mentioned. Salsa directed the waiter towards the table that had been ordered. Salsa stepped towards the table which still looked empty.

Salsa sits quietly waiting for clients. Maintain the best possible attitude for the sake of the company name. He did not want his company's name to be tainted just because he did not welcome the client intended by Rendra. Salsa put aside her feelings of sadness for the sake of looking good in front of the client later.

Salsa had waited for nearly fifteen minutes. The client who was about to have lunch with him had not appeared yet. Until the voice called his name made Salsa not immediately turn to the source of the sound.

He recognized the owner of the voice. Until the owner of the voice stood before him and pulled the bench. Salsa dared to look at the client.

Salsa surprised. The owner of the voice was truly a person he knew very well.

"I have a debt of lunch with you. And today I will pay it off" said the man casually. His words confirmed that he was about to have lunch with Salsa. The man sat quietly and smiled. But Salsa had no intention of returning that smile.

"I've forgotten and don't expect it anymore sir" Salsa replied trying to calm down as well. The man in front of him was Rendra.

"But I paid it off before I got married to the woman I wanted," replied Rendra making the wound in Salsa's heart even more gaping. It is not enough just Anna who confirms the relationship, now Rendra also confirms their relationship. And even announced a wedding.

"But why in this way sir. Didn't the father assign me to represent the father himself for lunch with the client?"

"If it wasn't like this. I'm pretty sure you won't be willing to have lunch with me again after knowing my relationship with Anna."

Salsa is smiling. He looked at the man for a while then turned his gaze towards the entrance. He thought if it was impossible Rendra would have lunch alone with herself without Anna.

"I must keep my promise to you Salsa. Maybe next month. The woman and I want to marry. Before that happens I have to settle my affairs with a woman who is not my wife. I don't want you to collect that lunch appointment after I've been the husband of another woman. I don't want any misunderstandings later."

"That's it, sir. Thank you for remembering that lunch. But for now and then. I cannot eat alone with a man who belongs to another woman. I'm a cheap woman sir. But I know to what kind of man I position myself cheaply. Not to another woman's man. Excuse me sir."

"Salsa, wait," said Rendra quickly as he caught Salsa's hand so as not to leave the place.

"What else sir," asked Salsa lazily. He brushed off Rendra's hand gently. The hand came off and Salsa pushed her chair.

"I'm sorry for saying that to you. But for now. Don't let me have a promise debt."

"Papak lunas Pak's debt. Like I said. I wanted that lunch when dad's status didn't belong to anyone. Now, father belongs to Anna's mother. So the woman who was supposed to have lunch with her father was Anna's mother. I should've kept Anna's mother's feelings."

"Anna has allowed it. Now, sit. Order any food you want," persuaded Rendra. Their conversation was not a concern for other visitors as Salsa spoke slowly. He did not want to be the center of attention in that public place. His heart was still sad and wanted to cry. But Salsa tried not to shed her tears.

Salsa smiled wryly. He's not stupid. He would not allow his heart to have memories with Rendra in the future by preparing to have lunch with the man. He did not want to reminisce about a moment's good memories in the future. Refusing is one way to keep his heart from getting hurt.

"Sorry Sir. I still can't. Thank you for rejecting me. Thank you for this lesson" Salsa said. The words of Rendra di

some time ago made himself aware if only to get Rendra himself to exceed the limit. Salsa pulled back her stool and quickly passed from the place. Several pairs of eyes looked at him and then turned to the table where Rendra was still standing looking at Salsa's body which was getting away. Salsa doesn't care. If with this situation, Rendra felt ashamed of other visitors. Salsa is prepared to accept the consequences including if he is fired for it.

Salsa does not book a taxi online. He stepped down the road with a grumble.

"I have nothing to lose if you don't choose me sir. But you're the one who lost because you rejected a versatile girl like me. I can take a car. Can bring a motor. Can work for money. I'm still young" said Salsa consoling herself.

While in the restaurant. Rendra. She felt regret just for trying to remind Salsa herself to say the words that hurt the woman.