ALDERANDA

Business Meetings

Nanda met Dera in his office. As usual, he could never stay away from his girlfriend even though he was treated to office work.
"Honey... Erm, I--"
"Eh Nan, do you need something?"
"Yeah. Um, I... I just wanted to check how you were. You weren't feeling well a few days ago, so I'm just worried, I don't want you to be too tired and sick again."
"Gosh. As usual. You haven't changed either, Nan. I won't do anything wrong. I can take care of myself. Your secretary is not a child, Mr. Nanda."
"Yes, I'm naturally worried. You're not a child, but you're stubborn, stubborn when spoken to. You like to push yourself even when you're tired, never think about yourself. Yes, like it or not, I have to be on standby 24 hours for take care of my secretary, right?"
Dera could not argue with Nanda anymore. Because it is undeniable that what Nanda said was true. Dera has fallen ill many times due to being too tired or stomach acid rising due to eating too late. In the end, Nanda was also the one who was bothered by the incident. However, in truth, Nanda never felt bothered when it came to his lover's affairs. Nanda is more worried about Dera's condition. If he knew that Dera was not feeling well, Nanda would definitely not be able to calm down.
Suddenly Dera remembered something.
"Uh, yeah, Nan. You happen to be here. This morning I got an email from the Adikara group , a document sent like a business proposal. I've printed it, I'll get it in a moment."
Dera got up from her seat. She flipped through several documents and took one document with a red folder. She immediately handed it to Nanda.
Nanda began to read the contents of the proposal. Then his expression changed, more excited.
"Ra, the day after tomorrow you come with me okay!"
"Follow where?"
"Business trip, out of town. According to this proposal. You know, this is an opportunity for the Armandito group to get a big contract and deal with the Adikara group ."
"So the day after tomorrow we have to go?"
"Yes. I think I need you there to accompany me. So, you should come with me!"
"Okay, Nan. If it's for work, I'll definitely go."
"I'll just ask permission from your parents. But I'm sure they won't have a problem because you're going with me."
"Hmm. It's obvious that it's confidence. You've become my parents’s favorite."
"Hehe. But honey, you still have to take care of your health, okay? I don't want to get there or something will happen to you."
"Ready, Boss! I'll start preparing everything."

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Dera and Nanda left for Yogyakarta for a business trip. They stayed at a hotel, booked a room with a double bed. Since they arrived at the hotel at night, they decided to take a rest after tidying up some of the clothes they had brought. A business meeting with Adikara group and other company representatives will be held tomorrow.
When morning came, Dera, who had woken up first, had now finished getting ready. She had even ordered breakfast for Nanda and herself through room service. However, when she was about to wake Nanda up, Dera was surprised to find Nanda's body temperature rising. Looks like Nanda is not feeling well today.
"Gosh Nanda, you have a fever!"
Nanda woke up.
"Ra...Honey, you're awake. Gosh, what time is it already?"
"It's almost eight o'clock Nan. I was going to wake you up for breakfast but you were sick."
Nanda tried to get up and sat on his bed.
"Honey, I'm okay."
"But your fever is quite high. How could it be okay!" Dera looked so panicked.
"I also don't know why it's suddenly like this. Ehh, I'm just a little dizzy, I'll rest for a while, I'll definitely be better."
"We should call the doctor, right?"
"You don't have to, honey. I'm fine. I'll just have to take some medicine later."
"Nanda! Ah okay wait a minute... I'll take something to reduce your fever."
Dera rushed to the toilet, she put cold water in a container and prepared a small towel to compress Nanda.
"Nan, I'll compress it first. At least let your fever go down first."
Dera takes care of Nanda with care. Seeing the panic on Dera's face, Nanda smiled to himself.
"Nanda, um... Is the headache so bad that it disturbs your mind and soul too?"
"Uh, why do you say that? Do you think I have a mental disorder?"
"Well after that you smile to yourself, even though there's nothing funny."
"Indeed there isn't. Not funny, but sweet. Your panicked face, I like the way you worry about me, your attention to me. You know that I'm willing if I have to feel unwell every day."
"Husstt! You can't say that! Nan, you don't need to get sick first if it's just to get attention from me. I... I'll try to be more considerate of you from now on."
"Thanks darling."
"Erm while you have breakfast first huh."
"You feed, right?"
"Hahh. Hm, okay. I'll feed you. The important thing is that you finish your breakfast."
Dera feeds Nanda slowly. In the middle of his breakfast activities, Nanda spontaneously said something.
"Indeed the ideal wife candidate," said Nanda.
"Why Nan? Did you say something?"
"Oh, it's okay, honey."

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Until mid-afternoon arrived, Nanda's condition had not completely recovered even though his fever had gone down.
"Nan, your condition is still not very good. Erm.. The meeting is soon."
"I'm fine, honey. We're still going because that's what we're here for, right?"
"But Nanda, you... You can't Nan, you're still sick. It's useless if you push yourself, you won't be able to concentrate there. Your condition could also get worse."
"My dear secretary, it's only a business meeting, I'm not going to run a marathon. I'm still going strong."
"Still can't, Nanda."
"Then how about it?"
"Okay, I'll handle it this time. Let me come alone as the representative of the Armandito group . You just rest."
"Honey, are you sure?"
"Yes. Leave everything with me. That's why you brought your secretary here."
"Hm, okay. I trust you today. If anything happens, you can just call me."
"Ready!"
Dera began to prepare. She tidied up her appearance and prepared some files and her laptop.
"Honey, don't make yourself pretty. You'll be interested a lot later."
"Gosh.. What is it, Nan? Okay, I'm ready. I'm leaving now, okay?"
"Okay honey. Good luck! The Armandito group is in your hands. There's already a driver below who will take you over."
"I'll try, Nan. Let us get the cooperation contract. You can just pray from here and get well soon!"
"Yes. Good luck , my dear! Cheers!" Nanda gave Dera a kiss on the forehead. " Love you , honey."

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Dera arrived at the restaurant where the business meeting had been arranged by the Adikara group . There were already representatives from various companies coming and gathering.
Approaching the meeting table, Dera just thought of something. If this is a business meeting that brings together various company representatives, of course the Darmajaya group is also not left behind. She began to think no-no. Afraid that she would have to run into Mr. Darma and cause a new mess--remembering how much Mr. Darma doesn't like her. Moreover, there is no Nanda by her side, no one can defend her as usual.
Dera took a sitting position in one of the chairs. Worse, she didn't realize a thing. After she sat down sweetly then she understood. Dera has taken a seat next to the Darmajaya group representative . Not Mr. Darma as she thought earlier, but someone else.
"Good afternoon, Mrs Armandito, oops --meaning Mrs Dera Darmajaya!" who is the man beside Dera.
He ... Al Putra Darmajaya.