Robi

A day before the incident happened.

On a luxurious sailboat, a 28-year-old man in a black long-sleeved shirt stood gallantly, gazing straight ahead after just finishing a call with his girlfriend.

"What's up?" asked a man around the same age, patting his shoulder.

"Nothing, just finished talking to Eca," he replied with a smile on his lips.

"Already missing her after a short while, but I understand. It's your first voyage for work, so you two aren't used to being apart."

"Yeah, she asked me to come back quickly."

"Don't worry; we'll definitely go back. You're getting married in a month, so we'll surely return before the wedding day," said Devan's cousin.

Devan just smiled in response to his cousin's banter. "We'll soon make a stop at Telu Island; it's known for its delicious cuisine. I plan to take you to taste the food there soon. Are you in?"

"Of course, you're more experienced than me. I have a lot to learn from you about managing the ship business," Devan said.

Robi smiled with a small nod. "Let's go back to the room; the boat will stop soon," Robi suggested.

Devan followed in the footsteps of his cousin, who was two years older. Both were continuing their family's large business - the cruise ship business.

The boat had stopped in Telu City, a city known for its luxury and freedom on the island. Devan walked while pulling his suitcase, followed by Robi chasing him from behind.

"I've already booked a hotel room for you," said Robi once they reached Devan's side.

"No need for that much; I can still book it myself," Devan replied.

"No problem, consider it a welcome for you since you're new at work."

"Thank you very much."

Robi led Devan to the hotel room he had reserved, providing the best service for the two owners of the luxury ship that had just descended.

"I'll wait in the lobby at 9 PM; we need to take a short tour before we set sail again," Robi said.

"Yeah, I need to shower and change my clothes first," Devan replied.

As promised, Devan and Robi went out of the hotel for a stroll.

"We should go into that bar; it's very enjoyable there," said Robi to Devan.

"To the bar? Ah, I don't want to go; you go ahead. I'll explore somewhere else."

"Come on, are you afraid Eca will find out? Come on, she won't know you went to the bar. Let's have some fun for a bit."

Devan reluctantly went along with Robi.

"Hey, Boss, just arrived?" greeted a muscular man with tattoos all over his body at the entrance.

"Yeah, brought this new customer, still green, has a lot to learn inside this bar," Robi said while introducing Devan to the man.

Devan just gave a faint smile. The doorman gestured for them to enter.

"Do you come here often? I see everyone here seems very familiar with you," asked Devan after sitting on the VIP lounge sofa.

Devan observed everyone warmly greeting Robi.

"Not really, I come here when I'm bored, like after a breakup. I need to have some fun here," Robi replied with a chuckle.

"Just a moment, I want to order something special first," Robi said.

"What is it? Don't order a woman; I don't want to betray Eca," Devan replied.

"Don't worry, I won't teach you anything bad."

Robi walked towards the drink order table; he seemed to call someone and whispered something, and the man gave a thumbs up.

On the special sofa, Devan enjoyed the bar's atmosphere.

"It seems I should call Eca and let her know where I am. I don't want her to suspect me and misunderstand," Devan said, taking out his phone and video calling his girlfriend.

"Love, where are you? Are you in the bar?" Eca asked with an elevated tone upon seeing Devan in the dimly lit room with deafening music.

"Don't misunderstand, I was invited by Robi. I didn't want to come here, that's why I called you. Don't worry; I won't be tempted by any other woman except you," Devan replied with a sweet smile to his phone.

Eca behind the video call smiled happily, "Be careful, if anything happens, I'll cancel our engagement!" she threatened.

"Don't, I promise I won't do anything. I really love you."

"Alright, don't turn off the call; I need to make sure you don't do anything with other girls until you leave there."

"Okay, dear."

Robi came back with a cigarette in his mouth.

"Where's the special order? You said you wanted to order something special," Devan asked Robi.

"It's being prepared," Robi replied casually.

"What's the special order? Don't do anything weird, Robi," Eca's voice was heard through the phone, making Robi startled.

"You're on the phone with Eca?" Robi asked anxiously.

"Yes."

"This guy is really damn loyal! Pretending to be faithful!" Robi cursed in his heart.

"What's the special order, Robi?" Eca asked again to make sure.

"Just a special Wine, a wine that's only available in this bar. Don't worry; I'll make sure Devan doesn't do anything weird. If he does, I'll pinch his kidney," Robi replied while laughing.

"Is it really just wine, Robi? Be careful if there's anything else; I'll report it to your grandmothers," threatened Eca.

"No, relax, your future husband's girl is so fierce, Devan," Robi said with a laugh.

"That's how it is. Eca won't hang up until you both leave there," Eca said, making Robi slightly uneasy, but he tried to look as calm as usual.

A bottle of wine, Robi's order, arrived. Fortunately, Robi had indeed ordered wine, so he didn't need to explain much to Devan and Eca.

"Please enjoy," said the sexy woman serving the wine.

"Thank you," Robi replied, and the female server left.

"All the girls here are sexy; come on, leave already, or Eca will really report it to your grandmothers," Eca threatened with annoyance.

"Your boyfriend isn't cool, Dev," Robi said, pouring wine into Devan's glass.

"Let it be; Kak Robi, don't try to teach anything weird to Mas Devan," Eca said.

"Don't worry; it's just drinking this. You know this, right? It's not weird; it won't make you drunk," Robi replied, showing the wine bottle in his hand.

"Yeah, Eca knows."

"Alright, stop nagging. Your future husband wants to drink first; tired of taking care of the ship," Robi said, giving Devan a glass of wine.

Devan sipped while chatting with Eca on his phone, while Robi chose to sit with his other friends.