Leah Riady, Story Life!

Chapter 3

A fat woman with exaggerated makeup walked excitedly towards the three of them.

“Leah! I bet you will be here for sure! Insure you'm pretty will be here”She said as she smacked her cheek, which was almost completely covered by the blush-on bright red against Leah's cheek.

Leah immediately felt itchy cheeks, but she resisted the urge to scratch or just rub her cheeks. This fat woman is Mrs. Wina, one of customers Leah's important.

"Hi, Mrs Wina ...," said Leah

"No no no... Don't call me Madame now ... Don't call Madame..."She said.

She was used to saying everything more than once. Mrs Wina's fat index finger moved right and left. Leah immediately thought of the wipers on her car. The head of Mrs Wina, which is covered with thick curly hair, seems to have grown bigger with the many hair ornaments.

Now the head swayed at his words. looked at the head worriedly, afraid that it might slip from his neck."Have you turned into a miss now?" Leah asked, confused. Madame Wina laughed out loud. If Leah previously felt that almost all the heads in the SCC exhibition building were looking at them, now Leah is sure that everyone in SCC must be curious to find the source of this shrill laughter.

"Aah ... you're so cute, dear. Very funny ... No, I am not divorcingMr. Wina. Not divorced. How can I divorce him? If I am divorced, where do I get the money? Where do I get the money? "Leah nodded while forcing a smile. She felt uncomfortable with Mrs Wina's behavior now.“Call me Madame Wina.

Madame Wina. "Madame ?!Again ?!Why do all the women now add the word “Madame” totheir name ?! Then Madame Alma, now Madame Wina? Who's next? Madame Leah Riady ???

Leah shook her head. It didn't feel right if she also added the title“Madame” in front of her name!" Remember, dear ... Madame ... Madame Wina ..." said Madame, eh ...Madame Wina, blinking her long lashes, the result of bonding millions of rupiah.

"Hmmm Pfffftttt ..." From next door, a choking sound sounded. Leah was sure it was Airin and Davi who were half dead holding back laughter.Leah hurriedly elbowed them. He also couldn't help laughing himself. Madame Wina's action was too much. Acts like a female cat in mating season. Lyrics there, lyrics here. Spread the charm everywhere.

"Hmmmfffttt ... sorry, madame, I will excuse myself to the toilet ..." said Leah as she hurriedly pulled Airin's hand.

"Aahh ... peeing is a fun activity, huh. Very nice! Once everything was out ... hmmm ... I felt really relieved. How relieved! " commented Madame Wina in extra loud!

Leah's face was flushed red. Do you need to explain the activity of urinating in such detail? Especially with a high, shrill voice!If you don't remember Madame Wina is quite important, I want Vienna to punch her round face!“ 

Now, who is this handsome boy? Who is this man?

" Now Madame Wina's eyes turned to Davi, who immediately turned pale. Leah and Airin couldn't take it anymore. They hurriedly ran to the toilet and burst out laughing there.

"Did you see Davi's face, Madame, eh ... Madame Wina was looking at him?" commented Airin, still giggling.

Leah nodded her head, too busy giggling to get a word out of her mouth. Even he couldn't straighten his body anymore. While laughing, one hand held her stomach and the other supported her bent body with amusement.

"Where did you customer meet such a magical and vulgar?" said Airin stilllaughing excitedly.

She still remembered how in detail Madame Wina explained her urination activity."Rich people, their behavior is weird, hmmfffttt ..." Leah couldn't finish her sentence.

A feeling of tingling rose in his chest again, especially considering Davi's resigned face when Madame Wina approached him.Despite the excitement created by Madame Wina, all events at the exhibition went smoothly. Leah took Airin around, showing off some dazzling jewelry.

She also introduced Airin to some of her friends. Airin is very happy. Sitting for several hours on a plane from Japan to Seoul did not turn his spirits down. Airin really doesn't play around when it comes to the topic of jewelry.

Becoming a famous jewelry designer is her dream, and it will definitely do her best."Leah!" Leah turned to hear her name being called.

Audrey and Hadrian walked over to him. Leah smiled and walked over to them. Audrey and Hadrian took turns hugging Leah tightly."We've seen your work. Really good! "

"Thanks." Leah smiled broadly. "Oh yes, still remember Airin?" Leah grabbed Airin's hand.

"Hi, Airin, how are you?" Audrey embraced Airin. Audrey and Airin already know each other. Two years ago, when Leah returned to Seoul for a year-end holiday, Airin came and stayed with Leah. Since then, Airin knew Audrey. Meanwhile with Hadrian, this was the first time Airin met face to face.

The rest, he got to know Hadrian through Leah and Audrey's stories."Fine, fine ... By the way, congratulations on your engagement." Airin greeted Audrey and Hadrian. Audrey and Hadrian both nodded.

 "You have to come too, yes, at our wedding.

"Now replace Airin who nodded."Where did you live in Jakarta?" asked Audrey.“I live in Leah's apartment. For a while now ... "Airin smiled wickedly.

"Are you just looking around or buying intentions?" asked Leah.Audrey glanced at Hadrian.

"The plan is to see the wedding rings ..."

"But I and Audrey want you to design our rings ...," said Hadrian.Leah nodded.

"Okay. Please have a look first. Who knows, there is a model that you like. I'll modify it with my own personal design ... "

"Thanks, Leah ... "Audrey took Hadrian's hand then walked to stand the wedding ring.

"Leah, I was there first, okay ..." Airin pointing to a stand displaying a variety of brooches. Leah nodded.

"I'll just stay here." Her legs were quite sore because she had been accompanying Airin on a tour of this large exhibition hall”.

"Leah turned when she heard her name called out.Nathan !!! Leah smiled broadly. He did invite Nathan to come to this exhibition, but Nathan said he could not come because he had to see the shooting location.

"Hi, Nathan ...!" said Leah cheerfully. "You said you couldn't come? What about the shooting location? ”Nathan smiled nervously.

“Oohh… that… doesn't work. I ... I decided to just come to your exhibition…”

”Leah smiled sweetly. Nathan smiled nervously again. As usual, he was carrying an expensive camera and, as usual, somehow when he saw Leah's smile, it slipped off his shoulder. Leah laughed quietly, enjoying Nathan's nervousness.

Leah was walking beside Nathan, showing the works on display at the stand APPI, when a middle-aged woman approached. Leah motioned to Nathan that he had to serve the woman."Good night, mam. Is there anything I can help?" asked Leah.

Davi is in the restroom, and asks Leah to replace her. Leah watched this woman. The style is classy, beautiful, and very elegant. Her hair is in a high bun. This middle-aged woman is now seriously paying attention to some of the jewelry displayed in the stand APPI.

"May I see that one ..." she pointed out.

Leah smiled broadly. It was the jewels that woman was pointing at this is elegant."Wait a moment, ma'am." Leah took out the jewelery the woman wanted and placed it on a blue velvet plate.

The graceful woman felt the necklace designed by Leah.

"This price is?" asked the elegant woman, pointing to aprice tag hanging. Leah nodded. Her heart was pounding.

Pray silently that this elegant woman will be interested in having her necklace."Is this a real gem?" she asked. Leah nodded again.

"The best of its kind."The graceful woman nodded her head. She took out a small lens from behind her elegant bag. Pay attention to the carat, cut results, and type of diamond from behind the lens. Very expert looking.

"Okay. I'll take this one ... ”Yesss! Leah screamed to herself. The feeling of excitement he used to feel when her jewelry designs were sold off he was feeling.

Vigorously Leah finished up buying and selling it. "Here, ma'am," She said, handing over the beautifully wrapped jewelry the graceful woman smiled. "You're the designer, aren't you?" Leah nodded with a smile.

"How do you know?""The proud look on your face tells me," She replied with a smile. He took out a business card from behind his bag. "This is my name card." The name "Gishella T Widjaja" is listed on it.

Apparently Mom classy is a jewelry collector."Thank you, Mrs. Gishella," said Leah. Mrs. Gishella nodded and left carrying a package of jewelry designed by Leah.

"Sold out?"Leah turned and found Airin was looking at her expectantly."Yes please ..." Leah showed her index and middle fingers, forming a V for Victory.

*** 

KRRRIIINGGG ...!

"Hello ..."

"Leah!"

"Yes, Audrey ..."

"Can I borrow a g*n? "Leah's eyes immediately widened.

Gun?! Why would Audrey want to borrow a g*n?

"Are you okay, Rey," Leah asked carefully.

“No! I just want to die!"" Audrey ... Why the heck? "

"Remember Anna?"Leah's forehead frowned, and the image of a woman with crooked teeth and long, curly hair seemed to sway over her eyelids. Well, Leah doesn't have any other terms to describe Anna. Her annoying smile and shrill voice filled the cavity of Leah's head.

"What is wrong with her?" Leah asked in a terrified voice.

"She's here today ..." Audrey replied weakly.

"Then?"Leah was pounding waiting for the rest of Audrey's story.

“She insisted on being on the committee for the wedding. Can you imagine that ?!" Audrey's voice sounded about to cry. Anna is very annoying. Always talk too high. The person never wants to lose.

Always proud of his girlfriend who is of native British descent, and with a cynical tone always adds that he is not mixed British like Hadrian. Even though Anna never once brought her boyfriend to a family event. Leah and Audrey even doubted that Anna really had a boyfriend. Just talking!

They never even saw this English-bred boy! Leah still remembered the terrible experience she had with Anna. At that time they were still in junior high school. During a farewell party, Anna said the dress code that was determined was a costume Halloween. So Leah and Audrey came to the farewell party wearing a ghost costume and a crazy nurse costume. And what happened? It turned out that they were all tricked by Anna.

There is no halloween dress code at their farewell party. The other girls looked beautiful and charming in their royal princess dresses. Anna herself looks pretty, well ... there is no dress that can make her beautiful immediately, especially with the ivory dress that her mother sewn. At that time Leah burst into tears because the boy she liked immediately rushed over to see her appearance.

"Leah, do you still hear me?" Audrey's shouting snapped Leah from her reverie. As if having just set foot on the earth after ten years on the moon, a panic attack immediately hit Leah.

Horrible images of all kinds of ridiculous rules, which Anna would have applied, danced before her eyes. Maybe later she will be forced to wear a bridesmaid dress black! Or worse, Anna sadistically forced her to take off all her clothes and then accompanied Audrey to the altar! Oh no! Crazy! This can't be allowed to happen!

"Rey. You can't refuse, can you? " Leah asked miserably. She really didn't want to cooperate with Anna. Knowing Anna well enough, he had no doubt that one of the terrifying imagery he was thinking of would actually occur!

“I wish I could!" Screamed Audrey.

"The witch immediately told my mother that she wanted to be a committee member. He said he is now opening a service as a wedding organizer in America. My mother too, lousy, just believes it. Now my mom sends orders to pick up Anna at the airport and tell me in detail about my wedding plans! ” said Audrey irritably.

"If Anna is one of your wedding committee, I don't want to be your bridesmaid !" shouted Leah quickly.

"Are you crazy, Le?" snapped Audrey. "I'm really upset because she suddenly proclaimed himself to be one of my wedding committee, now you want to resign as bridesmaid. Can you just shoot me in the head? Make it double then!" Said Audrey, sounding frustrated now. Leah fell silent.

"Leah ...," Audrey whispered softly. Wow, let's start! Leah could not stand it at least when Audrey had adjusted the volume to this low volume. She certainly wouldn't have the heart to turn down Audrey's request. But not this time. I must be strong! Leah whispered to herself. I don't want to hang around, let alone have to deal with Anna!

"No, Rey. I can't have Anna around you, ”Leah said in a voice that was as firm, as strong, and as strong as possible.

"Leah ..." Audrey still didn't give up. This time the whisper was even quieter than before.

"No, Rey. I really can't. You know what Audrey looks like ... ”Leah was still trying to endure.

"Please, Le ... for our friendship?" Audrey's voice was now only a whisper. Even quieter than before. Damn it, Audrey! Why do you have to carry around friendship at times like this? Leah took a deep breath. Her hand squeezed her hair. His defense began to crumble, but he still made up his mind to keep saying no.

“Leah… you are my only close friend. I won't be able to get through all this hassle without your support . You know how fragile I am. I won't be able to be strong if you don't want to help me. I won't be strong if you aren't beside me. I won't be able to do anything either if you don't want to be bridesmaid. Or ... ”Leah could hear Audrey sigh. Or what?

"Or ... can I not just get married ?" continued Audrey in despair.

Hah?! Are you crazy, Audrey? Is it just because Leah didn't want to be bridesmaid hair that she canceled her marriage? “Audrey! You're awesome! " Leah snapped angrily. "Just because of that and you ..."

"Fine, I don't care!" snapped Audrey. “If you don't want to be bridesmaids, I better not just have to marry Hadrian! Do not mind it! Let us just walk away! Let everyone later ... "

" Okay, okay! " cut Leah annoyed. She returned to wringing her hair. "Istill will be your bridesmaid . Satisfied?!" she said half shouting.Audrey's tone immediately became cheerful."Really!"Damn Audrey!

* * *

An hour later, they were at the airport.

Audrey stood behind a black iron barrier. Her petite body looked inferior to other people. Leah was standing beside him. Cursed to herself why she wanted to accompany Audrey to pick up Anna.

"Really long?" grumbled Audrey for the 200th time."Let's just go home ...," replied Leah also for the 200th time.

Audrey glared at Leah. "You don't have a better idea, huh?" she snapped annoyed that it was an idea Leah had been repeating for the past half hour.

"There is. I'll take a taxi home, let you wait for Anna here alone! "Leah challenged with her hands on her hips.Audrey turned around. Her round eyes glared bigger at Leah.

But just as he was about to reply to Leah's words, suddenly a pair of thin hands closed his eyes."Who is this?" asked Audrey. She hates guessing like this the most. Like a child! Leah glanced at the owner of the hand and snorted softly.

"Guess who this is?" said the owner of the thin hands. You don't have to think about it, Audrey would know who the owner of the sighing voice was. Anna's patented sighing sound (meaning that it sounds sexier, but instead sounds like a cat meowing during mating season!) Has been patented by Anna!

"Hi, Anna ...," said Audrey, still blindfolded, Anna's thin hands.

“Hi, Audrey! My beautiful cousin! The bride and groom! " Anna turned over to Audrey and hugged him tightly.

Leah snorted at the artificial scene. In the past, Anna never wanted to hug Audrey. According to Anna, Audrey's family is less classy than her family. Perhaps because she is now given a place of honor to be a member of the committee for Audrey's wedding, Anna is willing to give Audrey a big hug. Leah noticed Anna's appearance. Since four years ago, Anna has been living in America, taking care of her business, which, she says, is in the sector wedding organizer.

Nothing has changed after these four years. Anna's body remains thin without meat, like people who don't eat enough. Her hair remains long curly. Her face is still over make-up, even though all that make-up will never match the excitement of her loose teeth.

"Hi, Leah ..." Now it was Leah's turn to hug him tightly. Leah forced a smile on her face. Very difficult! Because Leah didn't want to smile right now.

If you don't think about politeness, he might have vomited!"We'll both be bridesmaids beautiful at Audrey's wedding. 

"Leah's body stiffened in the arms of Anna's thin arms. What does it mean?

"I'm too bridesmaid Audrey's!" said Anna in a nasal voice. She giggled. "Mama said that, Audrey."

Leah frowned, not seeing the funny side of Anna's statement. On the contrary, he was terrified! The do-you-have-any-idea-about-this look? Leah stabbed Audrey. Audrey shook her head weakly. Yes ... it's better if he doesn't know anything. If he finds out something but doesn't tell me, I will kill her! thought Leah sadistically.

* * *

“Well ... that's about it. What impressed me the most was when I had toorganize a wedding party for Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt. They are already famous celebrities. They are also arguably somewhat eccentric celebs. So they want a really memorable party. Extravaganza like that! They went around looking for Wedding Organizer who could make their dream marriage come true, but in the end they came back to me too… ”Anna giggled again. Her curly hair was rocking excitedly. Her body also moved excitedly. Every now and then she turned her body to face Leah, who was sitting alone in the back seat. Audrey glanced at Leah in the rearview mirror.

Those who were glanced back glanced with resignation."Then there is something more exciting too, when I organized wedding party Nicole Kidman's. Really impressive. They just want a simple party attended only by the closest people. It's so troublesome, you know? Because Nicole wants a lot. Anyway he wants the best for his guests. So everything shouldn't be careless …

"Blah blah blah ..."Since getting into Audrey's car, Anna has not stopped talking about her prowess as a successful WO in America.

Starting from the Britney Spears party, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt, until the last one, Nicole Kidman's party.

"You're running Paris Hilton's Tinkerbell nail clipping party, aren't you?"Leah asked casually.

"Tinkerbell?" For a moment, Anna's forehead frowned in confusion, but then the smile of her crooked teeth stuck to her face.

"Ooh ... Paris Hilton's sister baby , huh? Yes ... at that time I too had ... ”And Leah didn't hear anymore. She had to concentrate on holding back the laughter that would suddenly gush out. She glanced at Audrey, and it seemed that her friend was doing the same. Who knows that Tinkerbelle is Paris Hilton's Chihuahua, not her sister! Anna's knowledge is such a lie!

"Until ...," said Audrey with relief. Either it was relief that they had been sitting in Audrey's BMW X3 for nearly two hours or the relief they had managed to escape Anna's hoarse voice. According to Leah, it was definitely a relief that she managed to get out of Anna's hoarse voice. Aunt Reina and Uncle Widanta, Audrey's father and mother, were waiting for them at a seafood restaurant. Aunt Reina and Uncle Widanta deliberately invited them to lunch to honor Anna's arrival. Anna's parents were also there. Mom Anna is Aunt Reina's cousin.

"Good afternoon, dear aunt and uncle ..." Very familiar, Anna immediately hugged Audrey's parents.

“Hi, Mom! Hi, Dad! " Said Anna to her parents. Mother and Father Anna also have teeth like Anna's teeth. The shape of the teeth was apparently passed down from his parents. Mom Finna also has curly hair like Anna. Uncle Widanta winced at Anna's striking appearance. Leah smiled slightly. No wonder Uncle Widanta frowned. Anna's appearance is super unique, if you don't want to say super weird. The girl was wearing a tank top bright yellow and a bright red super mini skirt. From afar he looks like a banana standing on a red apple.

The most ridiculous thing was, the obvious attempt to look sexy, even though with such a skinny body what could anyone expect other than sticking out bones? Leah shook her head, trying to remind herself not to think so cruelly of Anna. He sighed and sat down on one of the empty chairs. While Anna started babbling out loud, Leah sighed in resignation.

"Hhhh... it's gonna be another long day..."

* * *

"You really want to be a bridesmaid, huh?" Airin asked, stretching her legs out on the pink sofa in Leah's apartment. Leah nodded as she put a large bite of ice cream into her mouth.Hmmm ... eating ice cream after a tiring day is truly delicious.

That night, Leah and Airin had just finished dinner. Leah rewarded herself a large serving of ice cream vanilla rum. "Aren't you afraid?

"Airin's question made Leah frown.

"Not what?" She asked vaguely, her mouth still full of ice cream. Airin shook her head at her senior's behavior.

Even though they were two years apart in age, it seemed Leah looked even more childish than her.

"Have you ever heard your grandmother say," Once a bridesmaid, you will always be a bridesmaid"?

"Leah shook her head. "At least, my grandmother never used to say things like that," he said, grinning widely.

"Leah!" Airin threw the pillow she was hugging towards Leah. Leah hurriedly saved ... her ice cream bowl.

Buukkkk! The pillow landed with an unpleasant position on her face, but Leah was still smiling. Congratulations on the bowl of ice cream!

"I'm serious!" Airin brushed the bangs that covered her face.

“Moreover, you don't have a boy yet. Maybe you will be a bridesmaid. "Leah glared fiercely at Airin.

“Who says I don't have a boy?I have ..., "She said irritably.

She hurriedly put a large mouthful of ice cream into his mouth."Who? Nathan? " Airin also bribed his ice cream. "That's not your guy, not a girlfriend. That's just friends but intimate. Are you sure you want to go out with Nathan anyways? ” gushed Airin."So what?" asked Leah.

“Don't be offended, OK, but not really Nathan! You deserve better than him!"Said Airin seriously.Leah's eyes shot wider at Airin.

“Don't be careless if you say! I really love him, and ... I know he also loves me ... "" Then why are you two still not together until now? " cut Airin. 

Leah's mouth was locked tight. Lice death. Leah knew that Nathan liked him very much and he also liked Nathan, but until now he had never asked him to seriously ask her out. Never before had the magic words "I love you" left Nathan's mouth.

Leah took a deep breath. Her eyes were fixed on the large window in her apartment. Actually there had appeared a trace of worry in his heart. Especially now, slowly one by one her friends have gotten married, knitting a new life with their chosen partner. While Leah ... is still alone.

Sometimes he feels lonely too. Say he has lots of friends, no need to be afraid of being lonely, but there are times when all his friends are busy with their own business. And when that time came, Leah couldn't help but be content with being alone.

"Le ... please, don't bother about Nathan." Airin's words interrupted Leah's reverie. "In fact, it would be great if he had never shot you.

I already said, you deserve better than him. He doesn't suit you! "Then, who is suitable for me? Why haven't they appeared yet?

* * *

Leah's sizable workspace was cool. Leah sat behind her desk, a soft polished wooden table. The table lamp gave off a soft yellow light, quite reassuring. Leah's head hung down on the table.

 It had been a while since his head was down in the same position. A special lens for viewing diamonds was slanted on his forehead. She's working on a new project. The Bandung governor's daughter is getting married next month, and Leah is working on a gift for the governor's daughter.

Gifts from important people, of course, must be handled with care. Knock knock knock ...! Leah exhaled in exasperation. She didn't want to be bothered at all. It seemed like she had given Sheena pretty clear instructions.

"Yes!" She said in a high enough voice. When she was fully concentrated, Leah felt very angry when disturbed. Sheena's head popped timidly. Two years as an employee of Leah, she was quite familiar with the temperament of her boss, but right now she was completely helpless.

"Sorry, Ms. Leah, I know you don't want to be disturbed, but I don't know what else to do ..." She said pitifully.

"What is wrong?" Leah asked impatiently.

"Um ... that ... Ouch, how do you say it?" Sheena was scratching her head which, Leah was one hundred percent sure, didn't itch.

"What's the matter ?!" Leah snapped impatiently. Her moodvanished when she heard Sheena's muttering words. Sheena frowned even further with Leah's attitude, and her speech became even more digress.

“I've said many times that Ms. Leah doesn't want to be disturbed, but she keeps on insisting. She said, if I didn't want to tell Ms. Leah, I would be fired, complained to the National Human Rights Commission, considered as harassing her ...

"You know, you know? What the hell is Sheena talking about? Why do you bring the National Human Rights Commission around!?”

“Sheena! What's wrong with you? Can't you speak directly? My mood is gone! Because of you!"

“Um, that, there's such a thing as Han Anna calling. She insisted on talking Ms. Leah.

"Anna? What are you doing?

"Say I'm not there!" Leah replied, waving her hand.

"I've said that thirty-five times, Ms. Leah ...," Sheena said, half crying.

"But the name Anna has also called here thirty-five times. This is the thirty-sixth time he's called. And like I said, if Ms. Leah doesn't want to talk to her, she wants to complain to the National Human Rights Commission!

" Leah shook her head to herself. Do these employees actually know what the National Human Rights Commission is? How come I just believe Anna's words.

"You will not be reported to the National Human Rights Commission!" said Leah. "If you are reported, I will definitely defend you, because I am your boss. I am responsible for you! "Sheena's face turned cheerful.

“Really, Ms. Leah? Wow, Ms. Leah is really a good boss huh! ” And she left Leah's study. Leah exhaled in exasperation. Her concentration has broken! The mood is gone! She walked over to the medium-sized window Leah stayed there, trying to regain his concentration which had evaporated as Sheena rambled on.

When Leah was back in her chair, ready to continue her work, the door to her study was knocked again. Leah growled angrily. 

Sheena! I told you, I don't want to be disturbed!

"Instead, Sheena burst in and hastily picked up the phone in Leah's study. She pressed the phone to Leah's ear.