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36 | Old Friends
SUDDENLY, there was a crowd happen at the main door of the Emerald Building ballroom. Soon after that, there was a commotion. Dozens of Javanese dressed in batik clothes and cloth pants came in droves. There was a sinister aura enveloping this horde. Among them was a charismatic old man. He was like a Javanese with brown color skin but had narrow eyes.
The figure of Javanese-Chinese crossbreed with smooth hair combed back then hugged Alex Limantoro warmly. It was as if they were throwing compliments to each other and then sitting next to each other. Cabernet Sauvignon poured into the glass. While laughing at each other, they toasted and then drank. They seemed very close.
They continued a conversation, but I could not hear clearly from where I was standing with Kacey. But who was the old man of Javanese-Chinese crossbreed?
"Who is he?" asked Kacey.
"I have no idea?" I answered her.
"That's Uncle Brody," said Amelia, who suddenly stood behind me.
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