Event preparations gone wrong
The moment Mark got home he lay on the bed thinking about what happened earlier that night. He could not believe it, Mariah kissed him.
Even now Mark was still dazed and felt that it was surreal.
At this moment Mark was convinced Mariah is the one, it was at this moment that Mark decided to make her his wife.
Even though it was only after the first date he knew in his heart that there could be no one else in this life.
Right now, Mark wanted to work even harder and become someone important so that he could keep her by his side and also prove to her parents that he is worthy of their daughter.
Time passed and Mark fell asleep with a smile on his face thinking about the girl of his dreams.
The next morning, Mark woke up feeling more motivated than ever before. He got up early and went to his café, feeling energized and excited about the future.
With newfound energy he started the preparations for the upcoming event.
Mark gave a call to the middle-aged uncle that he negotiated for the stage with. After they talked for some time, he told Mark that he would deliver the stage tomorrow.
Mark was satisfied with the answer closed and called the next person on the list.
It was a young man around 28 that had the audio system Mark needed for the event. Just that there was a problem.
"What do you mean someone else wants the system? I already paid you." Said Mark a little bit annoyed at the man unprofessionalism.
"Boss listen to me. This person is not someone I can mess with, if you want it, you better come here and negotiate with this big shot."
"Alright, I will be there in 15 minutes. Tell him to wait for me."
"No problem boss, hurry up."
Mark closed the call, got his jacket, and hurried to the place of the young man he was talking to just now.
He did not want to lose this stereo system as he looked quite some time for the right thing he needed.
"Who could it be?" thought Mark as he rode his scooter.
10 minutes later he arrived and through the glass window he could see two people in the store.
Inside there was a man in a black stylish suit around 45 years old and the other man was around 30 years old , dressed in casual clothes frantically explaining something.
When Mark arrived, the young man noticed him and pointed at him while still explaining to the middle-aged man.
Mark went inside and introduced himself.
"Hello sir, my name is Mark Epsilon. May I know your name?"
The man looked at Mark with an interesting gaze. He thought that this young man is quite special to resist his aura without being intimidated.
"Hmmm, Robert, Robert Rugier," said the man as he extended his hand towards Mark.
Mark was dumbfounded. He stood there frozen unable to answer, sweat starting to cover his back.
"So, he is Mariah's …."
After he recovered from his shock Mark also extended his hand towards Robert.
"Nice to meet you father…. I mean SIR!"
This time it was Robert's time to freeze.
"Did you just… call me father?
"Ahhaha, did.. did I? Maybe mister misunderstood." Said Mark somewhat embarrassed. "How could I just blurt that out!?" he thought.
"Are you familiar with my daughter?" asked Robert.
Although he was stunned for a second by Mark calling him father, he immediately recovered, and his mind spun fast. He remembered his daughter talking about a guy she met a few days ago and had a date last night.
With that thought in mind Robert again scanned Mark with his gaze. After a few seconds he nodded in satisfaction.
"Not bad young man. I like you." said Robert.
Mark surprised by the words coming out of Mariah's father mouth could only say:
"Ahh, YES, THANK YOU SIR!" And gave a small bow to the man.
"HAHHHA, don't worry."
"Come! Let us talk for a while."
Mark followed Robert to a table in the corner of the store and sat down to talk.
About 30 minutes later they both got up. Marked shacked Robert's hand and with a smile on his face he said:
"I understand sir. You can leave it in my hands. As for Mariah… you don't have to worry sir. I will treat her well."
"Somehow I don't doubt that young man." Said Robert