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n'By the way, will you marry Aditya?'

nThis sentence rang in Lisa's head for a while. She did not expect that Rangga would ask her such a question about her former lover. Lisa was reluctant to discuss the stories of her past, especially her relationship with Aditya, which ended long ago. Her memories with Aditya were the biggest scourge of her life.

nRangga had never met Aditya before, but when Lisa was still dating Aditya in college, Lisa often told Rangga by phone or text. But Rangga only knew Aditya as Lisa's lover. Before this, he did not know that Aditya was a sly man who ran away with Lisa's savings.

nLisa just smiled wryly. She didn't want to answer Rangga's question but there was an urge inside her that encouraged her to tell the truth. After a few moments of silence, Lisa finally spoke up.

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"I broke up with Aditya a long time ago,

" Lisa tried to cover her sadness in front of Rangga.

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"Are you serious!? You're this beautiful but Aditya still broke up with you!?

" Rangga couldn't believe what he had just heard. As far as he knew, Lisa had a good relationship with Aditya when they were still on campus.

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"It turned out that Aditya and I didn't match. So we chose our separate ways,

" Lisa lied to cover up her bitter past.

"I've already moved on. It's not healthy to think about your ex for too long!

"

nHearing Lisa's explanation, Rangga was a little touched. His brows knitted together, showing an expression of sadness and sympathy. He put the coffee cup on the table.

"So you haven't married at all?

"

nLisa nodded, lying again in front of Rangga. She didn't want to let her old friend find out that she was married to the president of the company where she currently worked.

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"Wow, that means I still have a chance with you, Lis!

" Rangga said spontaneously and confidently.

nLisa was shocked to hear Rangga's impulsive statement. Her lips parted slightly and hung. The atmosphere between the two suddenly fell silent.

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"No, are you crazy? We just met and you asked about marriage!?

" Lisa said, confused.

nRangga bursted out laughing when he saw the reaction of his old friend who was stunned by what he had just said. The man deliberately teased Lisa.

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"Lisa oh Lisa, since when does this Rangga want to get married!? You don't seem to know me, Lis!

"

nFor a moment Lisa's heart finally calmed down. Luckily, Rangga was just kidding.

"Damn, you just shocked me!

"

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"I haven't had a girlfriend until now, Lis,

" he added while lighting up the second cigarette.

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"Seriously!? But you are so handsome and rich, how come there isn't a girl who likes you?

" Lisa asked in surprise.

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"I told you earlier, as if you don't know me! I prefer to be busy working and earn money to finance my mother rather than going out with gold diggers and scam girls!

" Rangga replied firmly.

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"Yes, I don't know, you said it took a long time to leave high school. Back then, you weren't famous either. You didn't even do well in class! Yeah sorry if I don't understand anything about you after high school,

"

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"Haha, you are cheated by my innocent looks for sure. People change, Lis! Including you, I'm sure that you will also change.

"

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"So what? Is that a problem for you if I'll change or not?

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"Yeah no, I'm just sure the old Lisa is not like the current Lisa!

"

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"So?

" Lisa asked, still confused.

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"Yes, you can change your mind if I propose to you at any time.

"

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"But didn't you say you don't want to get married? So how come you change this fast!?

"

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"Right now, I really don't want to get married, but who knows if next year or in six months, even the day after tomorrow that I'll change my mind?

"

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"No, you don't! You are just like Aditya, nobody can understand what you really want!

"

nRangga laughed at Lisa's sentence just now. He smoked his cigarette again and exhaled.

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"If I succeed with my latest project later, I plan to save some money for my marriage. But that's only when my project is successful. If not, I'll postpone the marriage first.

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"I just don't want to randomly marry you!

" Lisa exclaimed firmly.

nRangga giggled.

"You're not the only girl here, Lis. There are many others out there. Besides, I haven't found the right one for me so getting married is just a side plan. You don't have to worry if I suddenly come in front of your house with a bouquet of flowers and the engagement ring because it won't be in the near future!

"

nLisa snorted in annoyance. After years of not seeing her old friend, the man's character changed drastically! Rangga, who used to be innocent and quiet, had become a well-established man with so much confidence.

nRangga wasn't a man who would break his promise. If he was really determined to go after Lisa and make that woman his wife, then it would really happen.

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"Actually, there are a lot of people chasing after me, Lis. But I can't just pick a girl carelessly. Most of them just want my money,

" Rangga said spontaneously.

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"You don't have to rush it. Besides, you are very well established now. Better think about how to make your company grow.

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"Yeah, why do I spend my time just looking for girls with no quality?

" The man laughed. Lisa joined in laughing just to keep the atmosphere between the two of them not awkward.

nAfter they finished talking at Sunbucks, Rangga took Lisa to his house. Rangga was very happy after being separated for so long that he finally met his old friend. Likewise with Lisa.

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"Rangga, thanks a lot for treating me to a coffee date earlier. I'm happy to meet you!

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"I also want to thank you for willing to be kidnapped to have a long chat hehe,

" Rangga waved his hand and drove away. Lisa joined in waving to her old friend.

nThe Mercedes drove away from Lisa's house. The woman was in front of the fence waiting for the guard to open the gate.

nNot far from where Lisa was standing, a pair of eyes were stalking her movements. Lisa's hair stood on end and got goosebumps. Lisa had a bad feeling, someone was following her. A few minutes later, the house security guard opened the gate, and immediately Lisa walked in.

nThe figure of a tall man approached the fence of the house with a silent step. The house guard immediately opened the gate. The man was carrying a large suitcase. He walked towards the front door of the house. He turned the doorknob and stepped inside.

nWhen the man entered the house, Mrs. Rusminah turned to the man's face while carrying the clothes she had just ironed and said,

"Good evening Mr. Oscar! Miss Lisa just came home!

"

nThe man exchanged glances with Mrs.. Rusminah.

"Lisa just came home? This late?

"

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