Bab 9

"Damn, Jessy ... why is she acting same like Cheryl now, so annoying!" Jeff grumbled.

"Ah, okay .. I'll come, I forgot that I have to play my game, well .. see you tomorrow night Cheryl, I'll make you falling in love to me tomorrow"

**

The atmosphere of Mike Salim's residence tonight feels so crowded, because all families can gather to enjoy their dinner together.

Not only his wife Vero, but the presence of Mike's cousin, who also lives in New York, adds to the crowd of Salim's family.

James, Chiko and David are Mike's cousins, as well as Cheryl, they are the proud children of the wealthy Salim family.

The wealth of the Salim family does not only exist in Indonesia, but because of this third generation the name of the Salim Group has soared.

If other families will fight for power, but this is not happen to Salim family. Each of them is entrusted with managing different fields and businesses of the Salim family.

James Salim as the oldest grandson is entrusted with managing a business in the Asia Africa region, with the head office in New York. Mike Salim is believed to be running a business in the United States, because his place is based in New York.

Chiko Salim is none other than Cheryl's older brother, entrusted with managing the Salim family business in Australia and parts of Europe, while still having the head office in New York City.

David Salim, as the youngest son, is entrusted with managing the Southeast Asia region and several countries in East Asia such as Korea and Japan.

While Cheryl prefers to run her own business even though she still gets capital and supervision from her family, Cheryl, who loves fashion, also already made several boutiques in Indonesia, many people not even know that Cheryl also has her charity foundation especially to help elderly people who are neglected in Indonesia who lives on the roads or deliberately abandoned by their families by providing a proper home for them.

Behind her stubborn and fierce attitude, Cheryl has a heart like an angel.

A heart that is very soft even so soft, she is very easy to be hurt and crushed if she is disappointed, betrayed or hurt.

***

"Hi brother!" Mike greeted to Chiko who seemed to be daydreaming.

"Hi, Mike!" he replied weakly.

David and James immediately joined Chiko and Mike, leaving Vero and Cheryl to go to Baby Michael's room.

"Your face is so sluggish!" Teasing David, among Salim's brother, only David is known to be the friendliest and likes to make jokes.

Chiko seemed reluctant to reply to David's joke. Seeing this, James as the most mature is understand.

"Bro, what's wrong? Tell us about your problem... while we're all together now", said James wisely.

"I'm just confused, tomorrow night I've invited Jessy to have dinner with us here, but ... but I haven't told Cheryl" Finally Chiko managed to get his heart out to his brothers.

"Why are you confused?" Said Mike.

"Yeah, why be confused? Didn't you say their relationship has improved yesterday?" David asked curiously.

"Actually, I'm not sure yesterday that Cheryl and Jessy really walked together, but I don't want to ask Cheryl any more ... that's why I'm afraid that their relationship is still not good" There was clear concern from the look on Chiko's face. "The plan tomorrow, I want to propose Jessy as well, but ..." Chiko covered his face with both hands. As if it could reduce the burden on his heart.

It was enough for Mike, James and David to see each other.

"Bro, in my opinion, you better discuss this first with Cheryl, ask her opinion too" This time David gave a serious answer. But it's different from Mike, because Mike doesn't like David advice.

"No no no .. I don't think you need to ask Cheryl, remember .. this is your life, this is your storyline, this is your love and your future .. It may sound selfish, but you have the right to do anything with the people you love" Mike explained excitedly.

"Mike ... you can't do that," David's protest did not accept. "What you said is true, but Chiko must still ask Cheryl's opinion, because Cheryl is Chiko's younger sister, so her opinion is also very important" said David defending Cheryl.

"Wait, you can't bet Chiko's future, David! We all know Cheryl's answer. Obviously she will oppose it and won't accept Jessy until whenever, then does Chiko have to leave Jessy?" Mike's answer sounded rising.

While Chiko, who was the subject of their conversation, was even more dizzy, Chiko did not reject Mike's suggestion, but he also couldn't ignore David's advice. 

Returning as the eldest grandson, James finally managed to mediate between them.

"Stop! Why are you two so noisy?" Scold James. "Look at Chiko, he's getting more and more confused". 

Mike and David finally chose to remain silent and did not continue their differences of opinion anymore. 

"Bro!" James said firmly while holding Chiko's shoulder.

"All decisions are in your hands, you have the right to determine your future .. I advise you, keep doing what you want to do with Jessy, if you think she's the best for you, then fight for Jessy. About Cheryl's problem, whatever happens tomorrow and Cheryl's reaction, remember you don't get emotional, Cheryl has a reason why she doesn't like Jessy, Cheryl has a reason why she doesn't agree .. But you also have good reasons to prove to Cheryl, that her reasons are wrong and it's your job to reconcile Jessy and Cheryl. Do not choose between them, because actually both Cheryl and Jessy are equally valuable to you "James explained at length very wisely.

"Well, this is true .. this is what I meant earlier" said David trying to break the ice.

"Huuu !!! ..." shouted Mike, James and Chikoo together.

****

The day Jessy had been waiting for finally arrived, today is her first dinner invitation as Chiko's girlfriend in Salim family.

"Wooww !!" But Jessy's eyes from the mirror in front of her seemed distracted after seeing the figure of her cousin Jeff.

"How do I look tonight?" Asked Jeff proudly.

"Amazing, fantastic, cool Jeff" Jessy delivered a series of compliments to his only cousin., but how come, why you're the one who looks cool? well, don't tell me you dressed up like this because you wanted to meet Cheryl, huh?" Jessy teased.

"That nonsense? I don't need to dress up like this just to attract that rude girl!" Jeff said arrogantly.

"So for whom else are you dressed like this, it can't be for Vero, she already has a husband" Jessy's forehead frowned for a moment thinking about it.

"Noisy, let's go fast" Jeff replied firmly. 

Why do I have to dress like this? hah! just for that rude girl? .. no need for grooming. I'm sure Cheryl will fall into my charm in the near future ~ thought Jeff.