DINNER

One hour and forty-five minutes later, the hotel phone rang. The hotel receptionist informed Elissa that someone was waiting for her. Because she had been ready all along, she hurried downstairs.

Dressed in a black Gucci branded dress, Elissa went downstairs. She also wore kohl, this time to emphasize her eyes. Elissa didn't wear excessive makeup. She only applied lip gloss on her lips and wore natural-coloured powder. She didn't want to look ugly, but she didn't want to look pretty. The point was only one: don't let Fritz fall under her spell.

But none of that applied. Even if Elissa was transformed into a witch, Fritz was still mesmerized. When she came out of the elevator, Fritz's eyes widened. He froze. To him, Elissa was like Dewi Nawang Wulan, who came down from heaven, and Fritz was like Jaka Tarub, who was ready to pick her up. Fortunately, Fritz wore sunglasses so his sparkling eyes would not be seen.

"'Let's go!" said Elissa, not wanting to linger. She wanted to start her d