"Money?" Yossie looked puzzled. "What money, Liv?"
"You know, Olive got money from Mr. Thomas for snacks," Dela casually mentioned. "It was quite a sum, two million rupiahs."
"Huh?!" Yossie exclaimed, and Olive widened her eyes, not expecting Dela to spill the beans like that. She had given a warning not to let anyone know before they left earlier. And now, Yossie and... Ayana knew?
"Are you serious, Liv?" Ayana asked as she finished her work.
"Dead serious, Miss," Dela turned and looked at Ayana with a spark of sincerity. "It's so strange, right? Could Mr. Thomas just give money like that without any connection? I don't believe it."
Honestly, Olive couldn't believe that Dela would say that so easily. Since they had been together since earlier, it was evident that Dela would keep the incident that had made Olive angry a secret. Fortunately, Olive displayed an annoyed and disapproving face, eager to lecture Thomas. Otherwise, Olive thought Dela migh
Thomas couldn't count how many times he laughed, really, too many to count. He was so satisfied, to the point where his stomach started hurting. Surprisingly, he didn't feel the usual traffic jam on the Sudirman-Thamrin road tonight. Was it because of Olive's story that kept making him burst into laughter?"Want to repeat that?" Thomas asked."Do you enjoy making fun of me so much?" Olive responded. "I'm not joking anymore, you know. I'm actually quite irritated. Extremely irritated!" Olive folded her arms across her chest. She was also puzzled why the story about Dela flowed so smoothly, just like the title of a song playing on the radio in Thomas's car.He hadn't forgotten how his reflexes made him pull his boss out of the room. Thomas? Well, he was just fine with it! Being pulled by Olive meant avoiding unnecessary confrontation, no matter who saw it. If he were to be blamed, it would become hot gossip in the office. That way, Thomas could easily point out th
"Is it good?" Olive asked to make sure. She was afraid that her restaurant recommendation might not suit her boss's taste."It's good, really," Thomas wiped the corners of his lips with a napkin. "I like it. Thanks, Liv.""You're welcome, Sir," Olive grinned happily. "I was worried it wouldn't match your taste."Thomas laughed. "I'm not picky about food, Liv. I know how hard it is to earn money."Olive got lost in the laughter that Thomas triggered. "Well, now that you're full, can you explain what you meant earlier? I'm curious, you know. I've been waiting patiently, like I'm saving up for BTS concert tickets.""What's BTS?"Olive didn't feel like explaining to Thomas, who seemed quite curious. If she explained now, her fanaticism for the Korean boy band might become very obvious. Olive shook her head quickly. "I'll explain later. There's something more important.""But you have to explain what BTS is," Thomas reminded, and Olive nod
Driving Olive home, Thomas couldn't stop smiling. Even though, well... he had to be magnanimous about Olive's outrageous behavior in his eyes. As long as he had known her, his eyes had never met a girl like Olive. All the women he knew, whether at the office or the headquarters, or those he accidentally met, whether in a mall, gym, or cafe, they all spoke softly. Calm. Their smiles were shy and seemed polite.Thomas realized that he was handsome. He maintained his body posture with regular gym classes. He also always sharpened his intelligence with stacks of books on banking. Not to mention, he had to work extra hard for his wallet to always be thick and support his comfortable life in this foreign land. Maybe because of this, he often became the center of attention where he was sometimes favored. Sometimes, someone would take the initiative to get to know him.One or two times talking on the phone or meeting in person, Thomas withdrew regularly. Most of the women were
No.To him, Olive was just a girl he could easily tease and prank. Somehow, in front of that blonde-haired girl, he was always tempted to tease her. Make her angry, blunt, and speak her mind. You know, when you were a kid, did someone like to tease you until you got angry? Well... Thomas seemed to be back in that phase. This time, Olive was the victim. Has there ever been another victim of Thomas? Clearly, there wasn't. Everyone closes to Thomas wanted a serious but flat relationship.For Thomas, marriage wasn't something flat. He didn't want to have a marriage like that."She's just my teasing material. There are no feelings or anything," Thomas said confidently. He then hurried into the bathroom. Showering to freshen up and hopefully have a peaceful sleep. His phone rang loudly, causing him to stop the flow of water from the shower. "Who's calling?"Suddenly, Olive's image danced in the back of his mind. Without further ado, Thomas quickly ended his sho
Olive took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. She gently patted her cheek to wake herself up. Her gaze was fixed on the building that had become a part of her life, where she worked due to the usual staff rotations, like Olive. Although she didn't like it very much, Olive tried to do her best. However, in reality, she always encountered obstacles.She tied her hair up high. Earlier in the morning, she deliberately tidied up her bangs and emphasized them. Although it might look childish, this time Olive intentionally emphasized her eye makeup. She thickened the black eyeliner that usually was just a thin line. Not to mention, she put on her beloved emerald-colored contact lenses. Feeling ready to leave, she checked her phone.Since half an hour ago, Thomas had messaged her saying he was on his way to pick her up. If her boss was driving, he could have already arrived, right? It was still early, not too much traffic, and sure enough, a message came in where Thomas announc
"Next time, wear a slightly thicker jacket if you're riding a motorcycle. It'll protect your body, Liv."Olive grumbles. "How was I supposed to know you were bringing a motorcycle? You didn't tell me, did you?""But it's a good thing I brought it, right? So you can use it. Thanks for that, Olive."If only it weren't an issue to smack Thomas on the head, she would have done it already! But Olive's hand would definitely hurt because Thomas is wearing a hard helmet. She's been complaining the whole time since she got on the bike. If it were a scooter, she could maintain a more comfortable position. But, oh God, ever since she got on this bike, she's been reciting prayers non-stop! Why does Thomas seem so deliberate?It's a glossy black Kawasaki Ninja 300 that Thomas is using today. It's making Olive uncomfortable because she has to be much closer to Thomas. She can't create any distance to put her bag between Thomas's back and hers. And on top of that, Thoma
Marta's been clenching her fists since earlier. Her face isn't as smiley as when she walked into the office. She exchanges greetings with a bunch of folks in the lobby. Most of the people she passes by say hi and wave to her. Her special treatment is all thanks to her position at the CBD Senayan Branch. Marta has every reason to be proud.Ever since she graduated from college, she didn't want to sit around doing nothing. She immediately started looking for a job that she thought matched her interests. So far, it was only at SAVEFUND CBD that seemed like a good fit, and she felt appreciated in terms of time, thought, energy, and effort. Resignation never crossed her mind. Her world at SAVEFUND CBD was just that enjoyable.That includes the staff she knows well, especially Thomas. But why hasn't he even glanced her way? Marta was certain that Thomas knew what she was getting at. Now, he's openly getting closer to Olive? Olivia Charlotte, the new kid in town? Oh my goodne
"You're starting to take over my job. You're my replacement here.""Really?" Olive is really puzzled now. Her request to be promoted to head teller was denied, so why is she allowed to replace Ayana? "I think there might be a mistake. Did you check with Mr. Thomas?"Ayana furrows her brows. "Because he told me that my evaluation is being repeated. There are still many shortcomings in his eyes. He's a perfectionist, right? So, I've been discussing this for the past few days," her eyes glance at Dela, who doesn't seem to care about what Olive is saying. "And his decision is to postpone it for three months.""I'll confirm with Mr. Thomas first, then."Olive nods. But after that, she also helps Yossie when the security guard opens the door. There are already two people waiting to be served, but luckily, they want to meet with customer service first."You look really pretty today," Yossie compliments while counting money manually. "The green contact len