Chapter 164 - Gift, Not Give

This man had been accompanying his wife and neglecting all the piles of work activities that should've been his responsibility for three days. The phone kept ringing, calling the blue-eyed to address some urgent problems that greeted the Wenceslas Group. Sometimes, the files were also taken to the patient room of young master Wenceslas's wife.

"Sir, we have to increase the budget for the Wenceslas Plantation's project this month. We need to cooperate with social organizations to increase the welfare index of residents around plantations". One of the Wenceslas Plantation employees explained.

"Why? Do you need an empowerment program there?". Hendra smelled trouble at the plantation site in East Kalimantan.

_Without an explanation, the CEO immediately knew we were using an economic empowerment program for the surrounding community_ The Wenceslas Plantation employee swallowed his own saliva.

"Aruna. Come here, honey… I'll help". Hendra forced his wife to sit on a chair. The girl who had just rinsed her hair while taking a shower in the afternoon was starting to get just as much attention. The blue-eyed took a towel and stroked the tiny girl's wet hair who was sitting.

"Please.. I'm doing this too, okay? It's fine, right? Just continue. Why are you silent?". Hendra flicked his employee's gawking face.

"I just knew about your personal life. It turns out that you're like this. Hehe". There was a chuckle, causing Aruna's cheeks to turn red. Not only today, it had been three days since the grumpy man turned into a nice aunt. He helped with everything and provided for every need. Including trivial things like drying hair.

The sound of the hair dryer also made the room noisy. Hendra was drying Aruna's hair.

"Continue your explanation. I can split my concentration". The Wenceslas Group's CEO said.

"Ah. Okay, sir". He answered.

"So, in the last six months, Wenceslas Plantation found cases of massive thefts. Even though they only took a few palms, each individual was indeed a little. Unfortunately, when calculated each month from the data, it can reach hundreds of millions. That's why we thought of diverting the funds to build the local community's economy". The employee gave the data to the CEO.

"Why not ensnare them with Articles 362 and 363 of the Criminal Code and Law on Plantations (No. 39 of 2014), also Articles 64 (1) and 55 (2) of the Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of nine years in prison?". Hendra's words made his wife's eyebrows furrowed.

"Maybe they come from a low class economy, Hendra. That's why they were forced to commit theft just to meet their daily needs. Sir, before filing a claim, note the extent to which they've taken the advantage of the stolen goods. If it's only for daily meals, what's wrong with feeding people in need?". Surprisingly, the tiny girl joined the conversation, interrupting the explanation of the Wenceslas Plantation employee.

"Yes. As your wife explained, we can't possibly take legal action against them. We're actually more careful so that the stigma that is formed in the community remains positive". The employee added.

"It's a matter of habit. When there is no action, they won't feel that what they're doing is part of a violation of the law". The CEO actually threw a statement about the Articles of the Criminal Code on Plantations to explore the perspective of the Wenceslas Plantation. But it turned out that his little wife was also talking, so he continued a more in-depth discussion.

"Economic empowerment programs alone won't help. Right?". The CEO of the Wenceslas Group added.

"It will. As long as we explore how far the social organization or philanthropy that provides empowerment services will move?". Aruna answered excitedly.

"Ah. Really?". Hendra joked.

"True. Do you know? Empowerment means making something empowered or having power. To give power or authority. The power here isn't only empowered economically. The measurement index can be in all directions, including being empowered from harmful behavior". Aruna explained seriously.

"My wife is smart.. Come here, I'll give you 'give'". Hendra reached her head and showered kisses on Aruna's cheek. Repeated kisses at the same spot.

"Argh.. It's a 'gift'. Ah. Stop.. Hendra, STOP!!". They forgot about the Wenceslas Plantation representative who was seriously listening to their discussion. But now, that person was confused by the scene in front of his eyes.

The Wenceslas Plantation employee was even more astonished to see his CEO getting a pull on his hair for constantly bothering his wife.

"Can I get a clearer decision?".

_I'm awkward seeing the behavior of this husband and wife_ He didn't know what to do.

"Hehe". The couple immediately tidied themselves up.

"What were you talking about?". Wiryo's grandson forgot his responsibilities.

"Final decision regarding the theft of palm fruit".

"Okay. I agree with my wife's idea.. Let's use an empowerment program. Visit a few service providers and find out which one enables behavior change". The CEO explained.

"Not to find out, dear Hendra.. But to make a request to the service provider to bring up an index of behavior change from input, process, output. It can be that the outcome and impact are even measurable". Aruna had a lot of experience in this field. Apart from the fact that Lesmana's daughter had been in the world of volunteering since she was in school, now she was also developing the same thing in building a partnership between Magic Letter and the Bunda BISA program (NGO).

"My wife is very smart.. She deserves a second gift". Hendra made a hand gesture to chase away the Wenceslas Plantation person.

Instead of going, he approached while handing the file. Even though Hendra was trying to catch his wife: "Mr. Hendra, you haven't signed this!".

"Come here quickly".

_Ugh. I can lose my moment_ Mahendra made some scribbles without looking. He wanted to quickly play with Aruna who was starting to melt.

"Sir!".

"Ugh! What else??".

"The palm thi..". He hadn't finished talking.

"Follow my wife's explanation. That's correct". Mahendra whispered something in his ear: "Get out quickly. If possible, run!". The poor Wenceslas Plantation representative was gone.

"Hendra.. Why are you getting closer? What do you want??". He smiled to himself. Aruna memorized the look on his face. He wanted something.

"Go.. Far away!". This girl backed away and climbed up her bed as he approached.

"ARGH!". Hendra dropped her on the patient bed.

"Give me my favorite breakfast". His face turned into a pleading seduction.

"What are you saying? You've eaten earlier". Aruna was thinking.

"Not that breakfast but 'that' breakfast.. Sobs sobs". He pretended to cry, like a kitten asking for food.

"Move first, please".

_I'm uncomfortable being hugged like this_ Aruna mumbled seeing her stomach used as a place to beg.

"I don't want to..".

"Why?".

"I haven't received love for three days.. Give me your kiss, you stingy woman".

"Haha.. What kind of expression is that?? Haha".

"Pity this poor man. Sob sob". He was still putting on a sad face.

"Hahaha..". Aruna giggled at Mahendra's strange behavior. He was begging to get his favorite kiss on the lips. Which was once stated as his life's short-term, medium, even long-term goals.

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"I have a dream now, to have a kiss every time. If not every time, once a day is enough. If it can't, once a week is fine. If it can't, once a month is fine. As long as I get it". (Chapter 99, A Special Chair)

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And he was trying to achieve his dream. Getting a kiss from her, the most intoxicating cocaine and a woman who grabbed all the attention.

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"Pity this poor man. Sob sob". He was still putting on a sad face.

"Hahaha..". Aruna giggled at Mahendra's strange behavior. He was begging to get his favorite kiss on the lips. Which was once stated as his life's short-term, medium, even long-term goals.

"Just once.. Please". He was head over heels for her.

"Promise you won't be violent".

"Yeah, I promise.. Aruna's style, right?".

"Yeah..". The girl nodded and this man got closer to those seductive lips.

"Wait!". Aruna held his chest, resisting the will of the man who had touched his forehead to Aruna's forehead.

"The second condition is to remember the time! Okay".

"YES… But don't use the alarm. It makes me stressed out". The blue-eyed complained while giving a fixed gaze.

Now the heavenly song began to burst, along with the motion of inhaling his wife's breath. The man finally managed to slowly suck her lower lip. Aruna had a different power when it came to her lips. It could be because this girl was his first kiss, therefore he seemed to have no desire for others. Moreover, she was willing to reply. Even his tongue had been allowed to play there. Although she was still shy, sometimes she suddenly stopped. Hendra was no longer disappointed. He realized that was the rhythm of his woman.

"You want to breathe?". Hendra gave her a chance. Aruna tried to balance herself.

Her breath was jumping up and down. Hendra knew she was starting to suffer. Not sure what happened, this girl grabbed his neck. She asked for more. Of course, the blue-eyed was getting excited.