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Invitation
Rajata entered the restaurant. His gaze swept over the occupied tables one by one. It took him a while to recognize Kalyana, who was sitting alone, with a glass of latte on the table. Wearing a blazer and straight dark blue skirt, her appearance was completely different from when they met at Malioboro that time. Immediately he rushed over. "Hi, Na! How are you?" he exclaimed.
Kalyana smiled broadly. "Hi, Ta!" she replied, holding out her hand for a shake. "Come on, sit down!"
Rajata sat opposite Kalyana. "Are you visiting Surabaya, Na?" Rajata asked Kalyana.
"No, I do live in Surabaya," answered Kalyana with a big smile.
"Oh, dear, Na!" exclaimed Rajata, "and I've recorded your phone number correctly!"
"Yes", replied Kalyana with a light chuckle.
"So, why are you just calling me now?" asked Rajata, "I thought I misstook your number or you just didn't want me to contact you."
"Sorry, Ta, I've been busy lately," said Kalyana. "By the way," she
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