I Tried To Put a Patronum Spell on Madam Devil

"Hooooaaah..."

"Hoaaaahhhhmmm...," my yawning sound echoes throughout the room.

"Hermione, are you okay?" asked Angga who seemed to notice that I had not stopped yawning since coming to the office in the morning.

"It's okay, it's just normal condition for an architect, right? Lack of sleep?" I replied with a strange smile. Just imagine, I smiled as I held myself back from yawning. Of course, my smile looks..., that's how it is. I returned to my boarding house at almost 10 pm, after Steven finished his dinner and took his medicine. I was worried about leaving him alone, but I also had no other choice. I can't sleep in his place can I? The young female assistant sleeping in his handsome boss's place? It could be annoying gossip between neighbors, so... please, cheap gossip, go far away from me!"

"Hey, by the way, where were you yesterday?" Angga asked curiously because I disappeared from the office yesterday afternoon.

"Boss was called me to come to his office. He...," I forgot. Steven asked me not to tell everybody. he want to keep the incident that happened to him a secret. I don't know why, but I think that cocky guy seems too proud to admit, that he's not always strong and healthy. Imagine what would happen in this office, if I said Steven passed out? I think a lot of people will rejoice or just say if Steven gets karma for his cruel actions.

"He needed help to finish building the Showroom for a presentation with Ma'am. Anna today," I replied.

"The Audi showroom? Steven gave that project to you? Damn, I wanted to design that project so badly," Angga continued. There was a hint of disappointment in his voice, it seemed that he really wants to design the showroom project desperately.

"Oh no, Steven just asked my help. He didn't give the project to me." Seriously? Does Angga think that Steven will give such an important project to me? An inexperienced junior architect? Impossible.

"Oh... As always, Steven never shares the projects that are 'fun' to experiment with. Do you know? he is too stingy to share and always takes good projects for himself. Meanwhile, we only get small unpopular projects," complained Angga.

"Oh yeah?" I asked curiously. Well, although I'm not surprised if Steven does that. But, whether Angga l thinks this is so unfair, whether Steven's decision seems unfair, he really does a great job. At least I knew Steven was competent enough to finish his job perfectly.

"What can I do..., Madam Devil loves him so much. Just so you know, Madam Devil gives a priority advantage for Steven. He can choose all the projects he wants. Well, that's why all of the employees believe that Steven has a special relationship with Madam Devil."

"What kind of relationship? Are they family?" I answered spontaneously. Well, I don't know much about Steven, I've only gotten to know him more recently.

"So, you don't know the rumor yet?" says Mas Angga while moving his eyebrows. A sign that Steven and Mrs. Anna's relationship is something really special. "Pssst... Steven is her... sugar baby..."

"Whaaaattt?" I never expected this kind of news before. What I just heard from Angga is mindblowing. Honestly, maybe it's my fault because I'm not sensitive to someone's love problems. I can't see the spark between the lovebirds. Especially the love relationship between co-workers. I only recently found out about Angga's relationship with Sri. I once read a story containing a love relationship between co-workers but, I didn't expect, it to happen right in front of my eyes. Unfortunately, I don't know what happened to me, this curiosity suddenly appeared. Who doesn't want to know, if your boss has an affair with the big boss?

"But, Did Ma'am Anna has a husband?" I asked to add to the topic of conversation to fill my curiosity.

"Of course she has. But, Ma'am Anna's husband... He's not as successful as her," whispered Angga so that other colleagues wouldn't listen to our conversation.

I do not understand? What if her husband is not as successful as she is, it isn't a reason for her to cheat behind his back, right? I don't think that's a justifiable reason. Yes, I don't think anything can be used as an excuse for cheating. But I can understand if someone experiences domestic violence or a toxic relationship to try to find another love. But, still, that's no reason to cheat either.

Madam Devil's husband used to be the son of a famous businessman. After his father died, he continued half of the family's company, but unfortunately, for a lot of reasons, his company went bankrupt. Fortunately, Madam Devil is an extraordinary architect, who was able to build her career and a big name without interfering with her husband's family business. And now, while Ma'am. Anna's goes famous as a successful architect, her husband only sits and watched his wife shine."

"But what's wrong with that?" I asked in surprise. To be honest, I didn't find anything wrong with Angga's story. I know, not everyone can be successful or even fail with their work. I know there are some families with women who make a living for the family. But I don't think it's a big deal, and of course, I still stand by my point of view. That's not a reason to cheat.

"Yes, there is nothing wrong," whispered Angga. "But can you imagine? How hard it is to resist Steven's charms? Physically, he's extraordinarily perfect. But, according to gossip, what made Madam Devil like him, was that Steven was so talented. The rumor said, Madam Devil had wanted Steven to work at Ruanna, ever since she saw Steven's work at the university. Even though at that time, Steven was only in his second year. I think that's the charm of Steven that won Madam Devil's heart. That woman likes brilliant designs that are born from bright minds."

"O..okay."

"And it's been proven. You know how Madam Devil defends him, even in front of clients. His position at Ruanna has launched up like a rocket. At this young age, Steven has become the number 2 person in Ruanna. I know a bright brain can accelerate a career, but, Steven's career is run so fast here, which is very suspicious. That's why the gossip between him and Madam Devil has become an everybody secret here."

I never imagined it. That's terrible. I know a lot of people have a pretty unique fetish. But for the brain is the new sexy? It's strange for me. I like a kind, understandable man. Somebody who understands me even before I speak my problem. I don't care about anything as long as we can understand everybody's business. And it's quite impossible to find a man like that. That explains why my love life sucks!

So, Steven and Madam Devil, huh? I only found out today, and I also have no intention of interfering in their relationship. I need to keep it in my mind. At least I have to position myself properly. So that Madam Devil doesn't torture me with jealousy, I should stay away from her favorite toy.

"Hey, Hermione, I think Ma'am. Anna has come," says Angga while watching the office entrance from the window.

"Oh, ok," I replied to prepare myself. I need to prepare myself, unlike yesterday's meeting, today I am quite prepared and fortunately today I only serve as meeting minutes.

Whenever Ma'am. Anna came to the office, Steven always stood behind her. However, considering his poor health yesterday, I don't think he will attend the meeting today, uh but wait, Are my eyes seeing wrongly? I rubbed my eyes many times, hoping that my eyes were seeing the wrong view. But it's not. Steven, whom I saw passed out yesterday afternoon, was already standing proudly behind Madam Devil. And I don't know why the sight hurt me a little. It just hurts, seeing Steven force his sick limp body to stand behind his cold-blooded Boss.

As usual, Madam Devil's arrival made a tense situation. Have you ever watched the film called Jurassic Park? When large, sharp-toothed T-rex footsteps rattled water in the glass? Do you remember it? Drrrr... Drrrrr... Drrrrr... Maybe you guys think what I'm saying is funny, but believe me, it happened. The vibrations of my heart vibrated like the water, along with every step of Anna Gunadi's footsteps. Yup, that horror. And fortunately, it wasn't just me who felt it, but also almost all the employees in this office.

And as usual, Ma'am Anna always comes in a fabulous outfit. There is no flaw in her appearance. From head to toe, total perfection. I hope, her mood is also as perfect as her outfit. Ca, I expected that? From a grumpy Boss who had just returned from vacation. At least, a fun vacation can refresh her soul. However, all my hopes were dashed, just from her face I could tell, her vacation was not going well. And my brain that started to think this evil sparked something beyond common sense. Maybe Ma'am. Anna should take Steven with them when they're on vacation. Surely, for her, it would be more fun to vacation with her sugar baby than with her beloved husband.

"Ssssh... sssh..., be gone you evil thought," I whisper to myself while shaking my head, hoping that bad thought would go away and never come to me again. "I'm not interested in other people's business. Sandra.. you are not interested in other people's business," my heart echoed to remind myself. Unfortunately, I look like a madman in front of other people.

"Are you ok, Hermione?" asked John who see me shaking my head.

"I'm ok. Just... you know...a little nervous. But don't worry, I'm Ok!"

"Ah, I know. That Madam Devil right? Is she making you scared?" Bro John continued teasing me.

"Oh, C'mon," I replied at his joke.

"Well, careful, she can trow thunder from her hand," said Bro John, bending his fingers across his chest. Like Darth Sidious electrocuting Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi. And to be honest, he made me laugh. This Bule is funny when he talks about Star Wars.

"But I can put a spell on her? I'm Hermione right? Expecto patronum, and she'll gone."

I saw Bro John wanted to laugh, but he didn't dare to make a sound. I wanted to laugh too, but unfortunately, seeing the look on Bro John's face, I held back my expression a little.

"Is she standing right behind me?" I whispered to Bro John. He immediately nodded his head slowly, as a sign that my guess was right.

"Meeting room, now!" says a scary voice from behind me. And all I could hear was the sound of her footsteps moving away from the room.

Hahaha, I'm done! Did Ma'am Anna hear my words? How long has she been watching me from behind? Damn it! Why didn't John stop my words?

"Well, good luck Hermione. Better cast your spell in the right time, or dementors gonna eat your soul," Steven teased me with his annoying smile. And from his chattering, it seems he heard my words, which means, Madam Devil also heard it. Well... good luck Sandra! I really need to learn a patronum!