The hotel repeatedly apologized because Aditya proved his words stating that he would give one star to the review of the hotel on the hotel's official website as well as his own. But Aditya refused because he was upset that the hotel could not prevent Sarah from running away.
"I don't care whether your hotel will be rated badly in the eyes of the public or not! Because I am disappointed with your service that has let my wife escape and the length of time the maintenance team opened the room door. Do you know that my time is precious in every second!" Aditya scolded when he and the hotel management were sitting and talking one-on-one in the hotel ballroom that was intentionally vacated. While inside were the hotel manager and directors, as well as Aditya and his right-hand man and lawyer.
"But sir, I as the hotel manager really don't know anything about this incident. So I beg you, sir, to delete the post because it can damage the good image of the hotel among the wider community. Which you must know, if a public service place like a hotel like this becomes unpopular, and if that happens. Then there will be a lot of layoffs because there are no guests who are willing to stay again at our hotel. So, I strongly request that you immediately delete the post as well as the review that you gave on your official website and the hotel's website. Please!" pleaded the manager named Rusdi, from the name tag he wore, pleadingly.
"I can remove the posts and reviews. But on one condition!" Aditya bargained with the manager.
"What's that, sir?" asked Rusdi, a little pleased that the honored guest before him would comply with his request.
"Bring my wife back to me!" commanded Aditya with a wide grin.
The manager and the board of directors were both surprised by the request Aditya made of them. The two then looked at each other briefly with astonished looks on their faces. "What do you mean, sir?" asked the hotel, this time represented by the board of directors.
"I have separated from my wife. Last night I was finally able to find her hiding in a cheap rented house around the slums of AES Nasution Street, on Anggrek Street number ten. Now ... could you gentlemen please bring my wife back to me today. Because I have to go on an overseas business trip this afternoon! After all, we already have a son," said Aditya haughtily. "I could have brought her myself. But I'm sure that Sarah will run back if she sees me. Therefore, can you gentlemen help me bring her to my presence? If you can do that, I will delete my review and post," he said in a dismissive tone. Even now, the man had his arms crossed over his chest and his right leg crossed over his left leg, at the distressed look the two were showing. "Then in exchange, I will invest in this hotel, as well as give it high ratings and positive reviews, both on the hotel's official website as well as my own and my company's official websites. How about it? Do you agree?" he urged as he sat leaning against the back of the chair.
Both Rusdi and Yanto - the board of directors - looked at each other. Both seemed to communicate through their eyes. But afterward they whispered to each other, because they felt that the offer Aditya gave was a very tempting offer. Especially in the midst of the hotel's condition which is a little short of funds, so that the swimming pool which should have been completed two months ago, has stalled until now.
The two then both nodded briefly, then Rusdi and Yanto looked back at Aditya who was smiling smugly. "We agree, sir. But for starters, could you delete those posts and reviews first? Then we..."
Aditya stood up quickly, causing the chair he was sitting on to be pushed backwards. "It turns out you underestimated me!" he grumbled as he swung his steps, about to leave the place as he felt their conversation was a waste of time. The lawyer followed behind him.
Both Rusdi and Yanto immediately ran after Aditya while shouting loudly. "Sir... Sir... we beg you, please forgive both of our impudence!" they asked for mercy. Their footsteps could be heard galloping, following the long strides Aditya and his lawyer had. "Okay... okay... right now I will order the security guards to pick up Tuan's wife and child! Jalan AES Nasution Anggrek alley, right, Tuan?!" he begged again, choosing to give in rather than their dispute becoming a problem later on.
Aditya stopped his steps, as did the lawyer. The man then turned his body back, facing the two short men, dressed like an executive, with a pot belly and a bald head with a flat face. "I give you one hour. If you fail, then don't blame me if I smash this hotel to smithereens!" he threatened with his eyes glaring fiercely at both of them. "Hendra, give the photos of Sarah and Satria to both of them!" he ordered the lawyer.
"Yes, Young Master!" said Hendra obediently. The man immediately opened the black folder he had clutched to his chest, then took out a sheet of photos which contained a picture of Aditya with Sarah and Satria when the three were forced to make their last public appearance at the wedding of the man's cousin. "Please, Sir!" He thrust the photo in front of the two, who immediately welcomed it.
"Yes, sir. Thank you for your understanding. We will carry out well the task from Tuan," said Rusdi, who was also nodded to by Yanto.
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Meanwhile, Sarah had just arrived at the health center which was said to be the place where Satria was treated. The woman seemed to be dodging here and there looking for the whereabouts of Marni and also Satria from the front of the yard, because many residents were queuing for treatment.
"Excuse me!" she asked politely, also flashing a faint smile, as she was about to burst into the crowd.
"Please, Ma'am," the people replied, allowing Sarah to pass by by giving her way.
Right in the middle of the crowd, someone immediately pulled Sarah's right hand firmly, causing her to look quickly at the person. She smiled when she saw that it was Marni who was now holding her hand.
"Alhamdulillah ... I wonder who pulled my hand, ma'am," Sarah complained as she sat down next to Marni who shifted her body slightly to the side, so that Satria's mother could sit next to her.
"Who do you think you are?" asked Marni in confusion. Satria appeared to be fast asleep in her arms.
"I think it was a crazy person who pulled my hand, Mom," said Sarah with a little annoyance and nervousness, in case Aditya came back looking for her.
Marni then gently slapped Sarah's left hand, out of annoyance at the woman's remark, to which Satria's mother replied with a wide grin. "How can a crazy person go to the health center for treatment. How strange you are!" she scolded. But immediately thrust Satria, who now appeared to be writhing with both hands rubbing his face. The boy's face even began to pucker, about to cry. Where finally the sound of crying actually broke out.
"Mommy's child is thirsty and hungry, huh?" Sarah said as she grabbed Satria, then immediately held him tightly and lovingly. "I'm going to the nursing room first, Mom! I'll come back when Satria has finished breastfeeding."
"Yes, go there! My grandson is starving! Then afterward, you explain where you were last night! Why didn't you come home? Also why didn't you pick up your cell phone when mom called you, then this morning it's not even active?!"
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Chapter 9
Chapter 9