"Such a troublemaker, I wonder whose traits he has inherited to flirt with every attractive woman he meets," muttered Mr. Abraham in his car, prompting a slight smile from Mr. Anton upon hearing these words.
Indeed, when compared to Mr. Abraham, Bara could not be more different from his father.
While his father was a man loyal to one woman, Bara was not.
The handsome man liked to toy with women and would engage in fleeting dalliances, unconcerned with learning about the woman's identity.
For Bara, it was crucial that the woman was clean and healthy; beyond that, he didn't fuss, happily paying those who provided him with an evening's pleasure.
Thereafter, Bara would discard them, not wanting to use the services of the same woman more than once.
While under punishment from Mr. Abraham, the man had begun to change significantly...
Bara seemed to be adapting to his life as an o-jek driver and had become more prudent with his finances.
"Let's hope you change for good so that she might truly love you," Mr. Anton wished silently.
Satisfied with seeing his son appear happy, Mr. Abraham instructed Mr. Anton to turn towards his office,
Today, Mr. Abraham was to meet with the owner of Adi Sanjaya's company, looking to forge a partnership with his business.
And Mr. Abraham planned to use this occasion to assess the family of the woman his son was smitten with.
"What time is Adi Sanjaya expected at our company, Mr. Anton?" Mr. Abraham inquired, clutching the tablet in his hand.
"According to the schedule Doni sent, they're arriving at ten in the morning, sir,"
"Alright... ask my secretaries to prepare the partnership files,"
"Right away, sir," replied Mr. Anton, focusing on driving...
Meanwhile, Bara and Arimbi had just arrived in front of the "Adi Jaya Group" company.
Arimbi disembarked from the motorcycle and handed over her helmet, its straps recently unfastened from her head.
Bara smiled warmly at the sight of Arimbi, who seemed to grow more beautiful each day,
Filling Bara's heart with fond feelings for her...
"Thanks, Bara, for the ride right up to the company,"
Arimbi said, gracing him with a sweet smile.
Noticing her slightly disheveled hair, Bara instinctively reached out to tidy it...
This took Arimbi by surprise.
"Arimbi, your hair was a bit messy, so I thought I'd fix it,"
Bara said, a tad awkwardly.
"Thank you, you're really considerate,"
"Of course, I wouldn't want others to see you as anything less than perfect. Speaking of which, is it true what you said the other day? That you work as a janitor in your father's company?"
Bara asked curiously...
Which led Arimbi to nod softly...
"How can that be, Arimbi? You're the heiress to your father's company. How does an heiress end up working as a janitor in her own company? I just don't understand,"
"You're right, Bara. A janitor's role is ill-suited for me, but this is my reality – a consequence of my stepmother and stepsisters' doing,"
"That's despicable... so it's their doing. Arimbi... whatever happens, you must fight for what's rightfully yours,"
"That's been my intention all along, Bara, but once again, I am bested by them; they're adept at turning my father against me with lies,"
"Scoundrels," Bara sighed. "Now you should head in. I'll find a way to help you reclaim what's yours,"
Obediently, Arimbi stepped towards the imposing building...
Though she doubted, inwardly, Bara's ability to assist her. Not to belittle him, but as just an o-jek driver, how could he challenge Diva and Mama Lina, who operated on a completely different level?
"Bara... thank you for caring, but I'll temper my expectations, knowing the odds. Unlikely as it seems that you could oppose those snakes, I am already grateful for your presence by my side,"
Arimbi mused, advancing towards the company entrance...
Before entering the lobby, she turned to glance back at Bara,
Who was waving with a charming smile – it seemed Arimbi was beginning to cherish the kind man...
"I'll pick you up later, Arimbi!"
Bara called out robustly, eliciting an elated smile from her...
As Arimbi entered her father's company, Bara re-started his motorcycle's engine...
But just as it roared to life, a car suddenly loomed, nearly colliding with him!
Bara braked hard, avoiding the near-impact...
"Are you blind?!" Bara exclaimed angrily, as the car had nearly hit his motorcycle turning to exit.
Shortly after, a man emerged from the vehicle, exuding arrogance and conceit...
Bara fell silent upon recognizing the man was his potential father-in-law – Arimbi's biological father...
"How dare you be so presumptive to think I'd condone your relationship with my daughter, you impoverished man? And it's because of you that she has started to defy me – what do you want, hmm?"
Mr. Adi fumed.
Bara, questioned thus, dismounted his bike and removed his helmet...
"There's only one answer: because I am truly worthy of your daughter."
There was a palpable tension...
Mr. Adi was jolted upon seeing the o-jek driver, who seemed transformed, and his face – hauntingly familiar...
"Wait... why is his face so recognizably, where have I seen this man before...!"
Mr. Adi Sanjaya pondered, deep in thought.
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