Leah Riady, Story Life!

Chapter 5

Investigate? What does that mean? Am I a psychopath to watch out for? Leah thought angrily.

"Okay," Leah cut in annoyance. He didn't want to argue with Daffin anymore. "So what do you want now?"

"Just asking if you ate," Daffin's voice softened.

Leah was stunned. Staring at the empty plate in front of him that he hadn't had time to tidy up. The food is delicious. Her Chinese food favorite.

"Hello?"

"Alright," Leah hurriedly replied. "I've eaten. Thanks for the food. I like."

Daffin's laughter sounded. "Tomorrow around five o'clock, please accompany me to go," asked Daffin.

"Can not!" So seriously Leah refused Daffin's invitation, her head shook her head too. And of course Daffin couldn't see what he was doing.

"Why can't you?" Daffin still insisted.

"I ... I have an appointment." Remembering Nathan's invitation, Leah's heart became twofold. He's so happy.

"With whom? Boyfriend? Want to date, huh? " Daffin still didn't give up.

What the heck is this guy? Didn't they just meet you? How come Daffin seems very familiar with Leah. Besides, why did he always want to know Leah's business?

“Hello, Leah? How come you don't answer? You mean your boyfriend right? Where are you dating ? I'll come along ... ”Leah couldn't believe what she just heard.

"Do you want to come along? Isn't that wrong? " snapped Leah.

"So what? I want to know how your boyfriend is. " Daffin's voice was full of confidence.

Huh! Too confident. The sympathy that filled Leah's heart for a moment evaporated without a trace.

"Don't be weird!" said Leah.

"Very fierce ...," commented Daffin nosily. There was another laugh.

"Already ah, I'm going to sleep!"

"Night, Leah!" exclaimed Daffin, still laughing. Leah sneered, then hung up the phone. What a strange man! But Leah couldn't help but remember her conversation with Daffin. There was something different about the man. Who knows ... Maybe his confidence when he was dealing with Leah? His way of speaking was relaxed and full of jokes was very different from Nathan's. Leah never once listened to the confident tone of voice when she spoke to Nathan. But Daffin? As if he was very sure of what he was talking about. As if he believed that he could conquer the world. So sure, so firm. In stark contrast to Nathan, who was always nervous and careful.

Dug dug dug dug!

Oops! Something hit the drum in her heart again! At this rate, Leah would have to be hospitalized! Only three times close to Daffin — this afternoon when she picked him up, then last night when Daffin brought her dinner, and just now when Daffin called her — Leah's heart was beating terribly.

Relax, Leah ... Daffin isn't your type of guy. You don't like the type of guy who likes to spread charm like him. For you, Nathan is better ...said her little white heart.

But ... Nathan is not as big as Daffin. Looks like Daffin can protect me more ... I think Daffin can be more confident about his feelings. Than Nathan! Always giddy, always doubtful, always careful ... This time it was her little black heart that spoke.

You are crazy! Besides, how could a guy like Daffin like Leah? Her white little heart grumbled to her little black heart. Why can't you? You think Leah is not beautiful? replied his little black heart no less fierce.

"Alright, already! Noisy!" this time it was Leah who squealed. Just met today, how could I immediately like it? he thought.

Leah got up from her seat and entered the room. She saved the sketch she had just drawn in her idea safe, then walked over to the bed and lay down. Airin has slept in the extra bed. There was actually one guest room in Leah's apartment, but Airin didn't want to occupy it.

“That room is for guests. I'm not a guest. I am your dearest junior, "said Airin insolently when Leah told him to sleep in the guest room. So Airin slept in the extra bed in Leah's room. Leah lay there with her eyes still open. Her chest was still pounding. She stood and felt the wall above his bed. Behind that wall is Daffin's room. The rooms in the Setiabudi Apartment are designed next to the apartment next to them. Leah knew that the first time she looked around the apartment. The room in apartment 323 is right next to apartment room 322. With her heart still beating, Leah pressed her ear against the dividing wall between her room and Daffin's room. There was no sound. Of course, because the room design is made soundproof.

"What am I doing?" Leah shouted softly.

"Leah ... you are eavesdropping, huh?"

Leah jumped in surprise at the sound. You can see Airin sitting with his eyes wide open. His smile is also wide open!

"Airin, you haven't slept yet?" Leah whispered softly.

"Not important!" Airin shook his head quickly. "You just eavesdropped, right?"

Airin's eyes are rounded. A sign that he is alert to something that is happening, or maybe will happen.

"What is it? It doesn't matter, you know! " Leah's whisper grew louder.

Leah got back into bed. He pulled the blanket over his head. Avoiding Airin's wicked gaze.

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Leah woke up at half past seven in the morning the next day. She immediately went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

"Morning ..."

Leah jumped up in surprise. Why is there a Daffin in the kitchen? Daffin smiled. In his hand was a steaming cup of coffee. Her hair is still messy. Sticking out here and there was awkward.

"What are you doing here?" asked Leah fiercely.

Daffin really looks like a figure of tuyul hanging around his apartment. No, not tuyul. Tuyul is too cute for Daffin's big size. Genderuwo? Not really! It doesn't match either!

What is it? Vampire? Hmm ... yes, maybe too. Vampires are more fitting when associated with the figure of Daffin. Especially the popular handsome vampire. What is his name? Edward Cullen? Hmmm ... yes yes yes, Edward Cullen. Leah smiled.

"Why are you smiling alone?"

Leah snapped out of her absurd reverie. "You have not answered my question!" She hissed fiercely. "What are you doing here?"

"Drinking coffee ...," Daffin replied innocently. His hand went up, showing the glass he used for drinking coffee.

Leah's eyes bulged at the glass Daffin was using. The blue glass with the bear Forever Friend! That's hourglass glass. No one can use the glass except himself!

"STOP!" said Leah when her beloved glass almost reached Daffin's mouth. Daffin lowered the glass. His eyes stared in surprise at Leah. “That's my glass! My private glass! My favorite glass! Nobody can use that glass except me ... "

Daffin smiled a little and without feeling guilty he raised the glass again.

“Stop! I TELL ST ... ”Too late! The glass was already on Daffin's lips! Aarrgghh! Leah was furious. In her heart she reminded her to wash the glass with antiseptic soap. She also considered throwing the glass away, but it's a shame too. It was the glass her first boyfriend gave her, on her birthday sweet seventeen.

Daffin lowered Leah's favorite glass. He smiled at the girl. Leah looked away. If his hand was holding the chili sauce, it felt like he wanted him to just test Daffin's nosy face!

"Why are you here anyway?" Leah asked, still pissed off to death that Daffin drank from her favorite glass. "Isn't that your apartment next door?"

“Airin opened the door for me. I just arrived in Jakarta yesterday. I haven't been shopping for coffee yet, and I don't know a good breakfast place here yet. So, I thought, just come here. After all, it's quiet alone next door, ”replied Daffin casually. Airin! Leah muttered to herself.

"Where's Airin?" asked Leah.

"Look ... in the bathroom." Daffin pointed with his chin, then went back to drinking from Leah's glass!

Leah looked away. Not willing to see the sight of his glass being kissed by others. The bathroom door opened and Airin came out. Well dressed.

"Airin!" Leah called. Her voice was full of threats.

"Morning, Le!" said Airin without feeling the slightest guilt. “I have to go to the shop right now. Do you remember, I have an appointment with our big client! "

Airin took the bag that had been prepared on the sofa and then went out.

“I don't have breakfast. For both of you, enjoy your breakfast! After the meeting, I'll let you know soon, Le! " Leah couldn't do anything. Her plan to lash out at Airin for just letting Daffin in was gone. He remembered that today Airin had assigned to meet an important client. A well-known fashion designer who intends to use jewelry from Leah's shop as accessories in her fashion show.

"Any newspapers?" asked Daffin, not caring about the hustle and bustle.

Leah growled and pointed with her chin. The residents in this apartment do get free newspaper subscription facilities, but Leah never touches them. Leah is the laziest to read newspapers. Most read the headlines. After all, at best there are demonstrations here, there are demonstrations here, there are disasters here, disasters, violence there are acts of violence here. You're too lazy to read it.

What caught Leah's interest was the art news. If someone discussed fashion fairs, jewelry exhibitions, or anything related to art, only then would Leah read the article to the end. Daffin took the newspaper and then returned to his seat. With his eyes glued to the newspaper in his hand, he took a glass and poured himself coffee. Leah was speechless. She walked into the kitchen and made toast. Finishing making toast, she took his plate and was forced to sit across from Daffin.

"How come two? This toast for me? " Daffin asked, pointing to the loaf of toast that was still on the plate. Leah had taken a rough bite of her toast.

“Nopee! This is.. Airin ..., ”said Leah while chewing. She didn't care if Daffin couldn't hear him.

"Why, Airin's gone." Oh yes! She forgot. Leah always made two cups of toast. One for her and one for Airin. She completely forgot that Airin had already left in a hurry. Apparently, resentment slows down her brain power. Daffin smiled happily. "So, this toast is for me ..." he said, his eyebrows raised. A wicked smile crossed his face. Why did it turn out like this? How come Leah is making breakfast for Daffin?

"Thanks, honey ..." Daffin took a bite of his toast with feeling. Leah didn't answer. She chewed roughly on her toast, as if to vent her irritation on poor toast. Ten seconds passed in silence. Leah was still chewing on her toast. Daffin eats while reading the newspaper. Secretly, Leah glanced at Daffin. Daffin got up from his seat. He had apparently finished eating.

"I want to go to the balcony first ...," said Daffin as he went to the balcony of the apartment. Leah was still watching. Daffin pulled out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from behind his trouser pocket, lit a cigarette, and took a deep puff!

What? A SMOKER!

Leah's eyes bulged. He hates smokers the most! Smokers destroy lungs, not only their own lungs, but the lungs of other people. Smokers are selfish people! Leah was exasperated. He was disgusted by the thought of cigarette smoke, which smelled bad, would fill his apartment. Well, there's nothing he can do now. He couldn't possibly kick Daffin out of his apartment. After all, Daffin is the guest of honor for Audrey and Adri. And Leah wouldn't do anything that would offend her. He made a mental note, in capital letters again, to remind Daffin not to smoke in the apartment room.

Ting tong ...!

Leah went to the door and opened it. Audrey and Adri were smiling cheerfully.

"Hi, Leah!" said Audrey. He entered while being followed by Adri.

"Audrey!" Leah immediately put on a grumpy face and grumbled, “You are too much! Have an idea where to tell bestman Adri who is annoying, likes to charm, smoker, and is shameless living next to my apartment? And you didn't say anything to me either! " Leah didn't lower her voice, even though she knew Adri and maybe Daffin would hear her. He's really good. Especially considering that Daffin is a smoker! Audrey laughed happily. "Aah, so Daffin's here, huh? Where is he?" She asked cheerfully.

“He's in my apartment! Is it really too much? How can he ... ”

Audrey ignored Leah and went straight in to see Daffin.

"Hi, Daffin ... Long time no see..." Audrey immediately hugged Daffin, who somehow entered the apartment again with the smell of cigarettes.

"Hi! The beautiful bride-to-be! Daffin kissed Audrey's cheek. Yuck! Daffin smells of cigarettes! Adri, behind Audrey, smiled a little. "Hi, bro ..." They hugged tightly.

"Oohh ... now you are going to be the groom!" Daffin patted Adri's shoulder.

"Audrey ... here ...," Leah whispered, taking Audrey's hand.

"What is it?" Audrey's forehead frowned.

"What are you doing? Why, without saying, even suggest that he live next door to my apartment? " Feeling ignored by Audrey, Leah returned to protest.

"Why, why? Instead of living with people he doesn't know, it's better if he lives near you ..., ”said Audrey with rounded eyes. Hah? Didn't you hear wrong?

"Then what about me? I don't know him yet! " Leah whispered in a slightly loud voice. Audrey smiled, wanting to have a calming effect, but what emanated was a disgusting effect!

“Ooh… that's the problem. Just calm down. He is a nice person. To be sure, there is no way I could ask a psychopath to live next door to your apartment. If that's what you're afraid of ... "Audrey replied casually.

Ggggrrrr! Leah wanted to bite Audrey's head.

"Anyway ...," Audrey winked, "If you don't know, you can get to know him now ... I have a feeling you will go out with him ..." What does Audrey mean? Why did suddenly everyone have the feeling that Leah was going out with Daffin? Impossible! It's really not possible!

"Tonight we have dinner together, ok?" Said Audrey as she headed towards Daffin again.

"I can't," Leah interrupted.

"Why?" asked Adri. "Come on, let's have dinner together."

"I have an appointment ..." Leah's face started to turn red. Talking about dates is something sensitive for her.

"With whom?" asked Adri. His face smiled sincerely. I really want to know.

"Same with Nathan, huh?" cut Audrey with a sneer. This, Leah believed, was a genuine sneer. Leah nodded slowly.

"Aaaaahhh ... already ... just cancel! Better go with us too! " Audrey frowned. The talk about Nathan always made Audrey frown, showing her dislike for this man.

"Honey, don't be like that. Just let Leah go with Nathan ... ”Adri defended Leah. Leah smiled gratefully at Adri and smiled reproachfully at Audrey.

"Ouch, honey. You don't know what Nathan is like! ” Right, Audrey started again ...

“Hey, hey, hey! Why do you even say that about Nathan! ” Leah defended Nathan. Didn't want her male idol to be commented on impolitely by Audrey.

"Okay, we'll just go with the three of us," said Adri, glancing at Daffin. Daffin shook his head softly.

"Why?" asked Audrey and Adri together. Leah doesn't care. That boy's business was none of his business!

"I also have a date...," said Daffin innocently. It seemed too innocent to Leah.

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"How about this one?" Leah pulled out a three-carat diamond-studded necklace. Its exotic shape makes everyone amazed.

"My lovely", that's the name of the jewelry that is now in Leah's grasp. Madame, err, Madame Wina shook her head dramatically.

"No no no... I don't want this one, I don't want this one. This one is too small, too small for the size of my neck… ”This afternoon, Madame Wina was wearing a bright red dress. According to Madame Wina, the color of her clothes reflects her feelings. Her feelings reflect the type of jewelry she will buy. If today she wears red clothes, it means that her feelings are angry. It seems that last night Madame Wina was upset with her husband, Mr. Min, because he came home late without giving any news.

Madame Wina was angry, and if she was angry, Madame Wina would buy a necklace. Confused, right? When Madame Wina explained for the first time about the influence of the color of clothes on her feelings and on the type of jewelry she was going to buy, Leah also shook her head. You rich man! Angry to buy jewelry, sad to buy jewelry, embarrassed to buy jewelry, happy to buy jewelry too!

But ... I really care. If there weren't people like Madame Wina, perhaps Leah's jewelry shop would not have made much profit. Maybe Leah should also swerve, change professions. As for what? Leah was confused too. It seemed that he had no other skills apart from designing jewelry. Yes, she can cook quite a bit, but it never occurred to him to find rupiah through his cooking. So ... fortunately there are eccentric rich people like Madame Wina.

"Hmmm ... want a bigger one ..." At first Leah thought the "necklace My lovely" would be liked by Madame Wina. Hmm ... apparently she was wrong. Actually Leah knew Madame Wina's wishes well by heart. This woman likes a scene. She likes jewelry studded with diamonds. The more diamonds, the more she will like it, no matter how many diamonds sometimes make the jewelry look less elegant. Apparently Madame wanted something even more exciting, much more exciting today!

Leah's eyes were keenly watching her private storefront. Madame Wina is now in Leah's study, a sign that the woman is one of her valued customers. Not all customers are allowed to enter Leah's office and choose the jewelry she just made. Fresh from the oven.

Leah smiled slightly. Gotcha! She took out a long necklace. The necklace is made of 23 gold rust. The necklace is dangling 30 cm long and each chain is inserted with 5 carat diamonds. Not only that. There is still a pendulum. Round pendulum with star decoration which, of course, studded with diamonds too!

"The Stars Are Always Shining". That's the name Leah had given her.

"How about this, Mad ... um ... Madame Wina?" See? Madame Wina eyes shone brilliantly.

"Very nice! Very nice! Very good!" She said, laughing out loud. She felt gently the long necklace. Feel the diamond texture.

"I'll take this one! This is what I took, uh I mean, this is what I took! " Her laughter was back blaring. Leah laughed with amusement at Madame Wina's behavior. This too had become something Leah had memorized. When you see the jewelry you like, Madame Wina will act in a daze. Her speech was incoherent and she always burst out laughing. Just like a person who is under the influence of alcohol. But Madame Wina was drunk under the influence of jewelry. Jewelholic! Leah smiled triumphantly. Her work was successfully sold again! "Thank you, madame ..." Leah said with a sweet smile as Madame Wina walked out of her shop.

She glanced at the clock on his wrist. Wow, it's half past five, she said to herself. It means that soon Nathan will come. Better her get ready first. Leah came into her study. The room was large enough and, of course, very comfortable. As well as a well-lit work desk, Leah is placing the sofa for his special guests. Besides that, there is more mirror large, so that his guests can immediately fix themselves with jewelry by Leah. Leah walked over to the large mirror. Today she is wearing a top pink color and dark purple trousers. Polishing the lipstick that has started to fade away. From her desk drawer, she took out a pearl necklace then put it on. Hmm ... looks pretty okay. Nathan would be nervous to death look at this appearance. Leah smiled slightly at the thought of Nathan's reaction.

"Sorry, if you haven't made an appointment, you can't just go in ..."

Suddenly, Sheena's voice came from behind the door.

"I said ..."

And Sheena's voice sank, lost to be replaced by a towering figure. Leah's forehead frowned. Daffin! Again? Really this one vampire! Now her figure is haunting Leah's study too! Sheena's still trying to block Daffin. She didn't want to be hosed by Leah again.

"Sir, I implore you. Ms. Leah doesn't want to be disturbed, ”Sheena said in a voice as firm and professional as possible.

Leah was amused by herself at the stern tone in Sheena's voice. It's also her job. Especially if you meet a stubborn person like Daffin.

"Sheena, just let it be," Leah said.

Sheena's forehead creased up, but then she pulled aside, making way for the Daffin. Daffin smiled sweetly at Sheena. And, though still annoyed, Sheena returned Leah's deadly smile as well. Leah walked in, and closed the door behind her.

"What are you doing here?" asked Leah. She didn't feel the need to ask again how Daffin knew where she worked. Nor did she invite Daffin to sit down. She was still angry remembering the incident with her private glass this morning.

"It happened this way, so stop by as well. Want to see how you work. " Daffin glanced over to Leah's study, then smiled a little. Are you assessing?

Until now Leah didn't know what Daffin was doing. Currently Daffin also carries a digital camera.

"Ms Leah ..." Sheena's head poked out from behind the door. "Mr. Nathan is coming." Leah glanced at her wrist. Five hours. Nathan was always on time. "I'm going out," Leah said curtly to Daffin.

"May I join?" asked Daffin.

"No, of course," Leah replied, frowning. This is a event date, don't you have to bring someone else?

"Nathan is your boyfriend, right?" asked Daffin, not giving up.

"It is none of your business!" Leah went outside. Daffin tails.

Nathan was sitting and staring at the display case studded with jewelry, but he stood up as soon as he saw Leah.

"Ha ... hi, Leah," he said nervously.

Leah could hear her employees chuckling at Nathan's behavior.

"Hi," Leah replied with a smile. This made Nathan even more nervous.

Somehow his shoes fell off his feet as he walked over to Leah!

Nathan laughed awkwardly as he put his shoes back on.

"You ... are you ready?"

Leah nodded. "Come on, let's go."

"Hi, Nathan."

Leah, who was already halfway towards Nathan, came to a sudden stop. It was Daffin's voice. This one creature seemed to never stop bothering him.

Nathan watched Daffin's figure. Earlier he didn't notice Daffin's figure behind Leah. All his attention was focused solely on Leah.

"Hi ..." Nathan answered confused, feeling that he did not know this tall man.

"Daffin." Daffin held out his hand confidently. “I'm Leah's friend. Just came from Singapore. Leah said, you guys are going, okay? ” Leah looked at Daffin with a look ready to crush him. Nathan nodded nervously. "We're going to see the La Rouge music concert."

"Can I come along? I also really like La Rouge, ”said Daffin with a steady smile. Wow, this is really not funny! There's no way Daffin wants to go on date Leah's!

Daffin was still looking at Nathan. The eyebrows are linked. The subtle firm impression was evident there. Leah looked at Nathan, wondering how the man would respond. Nathan was nervous. His eyeballs moved to the left and right. Many times he wet his lips.

"Um ... yes ... well, just come along then. I ... I have two tickets ... "

Huh? It felt like Leah's guts had all dropped. She couldn't believe Nathan's reaction.

How come she gave up a boy she hadn't known for five minutes to join her date? Leah glanced sharply at Daffin, the culprit. But Daffin only smiled. That Daffin-style confident smile. The smile that was still sexy in Leah's eyes.

Hey, hey, hey! Stop right now!

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