16. Meet Esther

Rendra, the secretary, approached Rissa to help clean up the documents then they exchanged business cards. Charlos snatched Rissa's business card from his secretary's hand. His beautiful smile made her legs go limp once again and almost caused her to convulse. Rissa guessed her brain was forcing her to think that she had epilepsy.

"I'll keep this business card. Maybe sometimes, I will need to talk to you," Charlos said.

Oh my God, this angel actually said that he wanted to talk to her. Could there be another meeting next? Risa shook her head. She understood that the next session was clear about work matters. So, she didn't have to expect much.

"Yes, Sir." Only those two words could come out of her mouth.

"Okay, see you later at the practice." Charlos smiled again, this time wider.

Mr. Agung was waiting for him outside the room. Well, the handsome man walked out of the room, followed by his secretary. Rissa watched Charlos from behind that his shoulders looked broad and straight as he walked.

The next meeting is during practice. The handsome man never ceases to amaze Rissa. Just a moment, Rissa fell in love with the man. Whereas she almost cried seeing Charlos with a woman yesterday. The longer Rissa looked at him, the more she couldn't get Charlos out of her mind.

Rissa stepped back into her room. Her body was limp, and it felt like the handsome man's deadly gaze hit her energy. And then, Rissa looked at Esther's table, but she wasn't there. Maybe Esther is resting, Rissa thought.

Rissa smiled to herself, proud of her work and feeling very happy to meet the angel. Her hands were still shaking and cold. So, Rissa patted her cheek. It turns out that the angel is a CEO. He is still young, handsome, and always smiling.

Rissa began to think whether she deserved to have a love of a businessman as great as Charlos? Risa sighed. If only God wills, make the angel her lover.

***

Meanwhile, Charlos had just come out of the toilet. He saw a woman he had expected to meet in this office. That woman was the one who had ruined his life long ago. She is the one he ever loved so deeply, but she chose to marry another man who was equal to her. This time, Charlos had learned to be a strong man.

Without hesitation, he approached the woman. The woman also just came out of the toilet. She was wiping her lips with a tissue. Her face was pale, and she looked sick while she rolled up her wavy hair.

"We haven't seen each other in a long time," said Charlos.

The woman blinked several times. She was looking at Charlos from bottom to top. She squinted, "Charlos?"

Charlos smiled, "You wouldn't believe it was me, would you." Charlos put his hand under his chin, showing off his luxurious watch.

"You haven't changed much," said Charlos. "You still the same as I know you; beautiful and grumpy. Very ironic, I used to ask your father for a job, but he kicked me out and insulted me. Now, look; your father asked me for help." Charlos laughed scornfully.

Esther looked very pale, but with the rest of her strength, she said, "My father kicked you out because you have nothing, and you don't deserve to be here."

Charlos' smile disappeared instantly. "You should be grateful that I saved your father's company from falling. If you are still arrogant, I will not hesitate to cancel the contract."

The woman clenched her fists as if preparing to launch an attack. Her eyes stared hatefully at Charlos, but in the next second, she blinked her eyes and looked dizzy. Esther almost fainted. Charlos caught her immediately.

"Are you okay?" asked Charlos, turned worried.

The woman just shook her head and pursed her lips. She tried to stand up straight. "Let me go!"

Charlos let go of his hand, and he called the employee who happened to be passing by. Charlos handed her to the man.

"Miss Esther! What's the matter?" the man asked.

Charlos adjusted his coat and left the place. He could feel that Esther was still looking at him.

Anyway, he regretted it. He should have been able to speak more excellently, but why did that woman have to be sick, and Charlos felt sorry for her instead of hated her?

He walked towards the exit door. Mr. Agung escorted him until he got into the car.

This thing is genius. Charlos was very happy because now he had the upper hand. He had nothing, and he didn't deserve to be in that place in the past. However, now everything has changed.

Charlos used to live with his mother. His parents divorced when he was in elementary school. Life is hard, and debt is everywhere. Luckily, he was still able to go to school well. Since his biological father died, he inherited all of his wealth. After that, he did not live with his mother anymore.

Anyway, Charlos suddenly remembered a woman named Carissa. Her face is quite beautiful. The woman looked shocked when she met him. Very funny. The presentation was excellent, although it seemed the woman was a little nervous.

Rissa's hair was straight, definitely not Charlos's type. She was a woman that Satria liked. Charlos wouldn't bother her.

He better not remembered that woman again. So, he looked at his phone. There was Reva's photo, the idol of his heart who is always far from him. It's hard to win Reva's heart. Reva said that he had made things difficult for himself. Charlos was still thinking about those words.

Even though Satria also forbids his relationship with Reva, Charlos's heart has grown feelings of love. Charlos was sure that it was love. Charlos had never felt like this again since Esther left him.

Charlos wondered when Reva would charge the car back. For sure, they will meet again soon. Charlos will try not to create a tense atmosphere like that time.

Charlos sighed. Since then, his love life has never been smooth sailing. This time, he has chosen whom he should have loved long ago. Whatever Satria says or whatever things happen, nothing can change his love for Reva.