99 Love for You

99CU(S2): Frenzied Gossip Account

I've been in this house for a week. My mother's house, not mine and Mas Alvian's. I tried to calm myself down. Accept the fact that now my status has changed. Divorce lives. Or people are more familiar with calling it the word "widow".

What's wrong with that status? It's not a shameful disgrace. I assured myself that everything would be fine. No one knows about my divorce with Mas Alvian. I'm sure Shasha has taken care of everything. But, can I hide all this forever?

I think, it's impossible.

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"Are you sure you want to go to work?" Ask me when I'm getting ready for the office.

"Yes, Mom. My cut time is over anyway. I'm not good with Mr. Rangga if I have to add on leave. What if he suspects?"

"Yes already. You be careful." My mother framed my face with both hands. "From now on, get excited. There's a mother with you. Tell mom everything, don't hide anything from me."

"Yes, Mom. I'm sorry for always making you sad."

I hugged mom. There was an immeasurable sense of comfort as I hugged her. Is correct. Mother is the last objection for a child.

I promise, I'll be a better son to you, mother.

I promise I won't make you sad anymore.

...***...

AJ Foods Building

What's the matter? Why is everyone looking at me? I didn't go to work for a week. Is it weird that I'm back at work?

Or maybe something happened here? It's nothing to ignore. Maybe they were just gossiping because I hadn't been at work for too long.

I was just about to enter my room, but was immediately intercepted by Amel. He ran towards me. And his breath is puffed.

"What's up, Mel? Why run around in the office?"

"Wire, Cil. Lusty!"

"What's so bad?"

"It!" Amel showed me something on his phone. Gossip accounts?

"News about your divorce and Alvian's. Is that true?"

DEG.

My heart just seems to stop. I knew I couldn't hide forever from this. But why should it be now? Why so fast? Why do people like to talk about other people's problems?

What should I tell Amel? The news is true. But I can't say it yet. I can't bear to admit it.

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The excitement at AJ Foods' office because of the gossip account that posted photos of my divorce documents and Mas Alvian, has been heard throughout the company.

Plus suddenly a lot of reporters came looking for me to ask for clarification.

God, what am I supposed to do? Do I have to see them? The situation is already uncomfortable plus Nadine who feels this can tarnish the image of the company, continues to urge Mr. Rangga to act decisively to me.

"This will damage the company's image, Rangga. You must take action quickly! Ask Cecilia to meet the reporters outside, so they can get the hell out of here." Nadine said as Mr. Rangga asked the managers to gather in the meeting room, including me.

I just kept quiet to hear Nadine.

"Hey, you! Quickly explain to us! Is it true that the gossip account reported?" Nadine started to pick me up.

"Please, Nadine! Don't corner Cecilia! The news could have been a lie. They just want to find a thrill."

I was surprised because it turned out that Mr. Rangga defended me.

"It's impossible for them to release the news without any evidence. The proof there is written the name of Cecilia and the name of her husband. You better answer my question! Is it true that you're divorced from your husband?" Nadine could no longer contain her anger.

"I will only answer if Mr. Rangga as my superior here, asks me to answer." My reply was firm even with a trembling voice.

Mr. Rangga looked at me. It seems he wants to protect me. But, I don't know. I was also confused by the meaning of his gaze.

The other manager agreed to Nadine's proposal. They also urged me to answer Nadine's questions.

Mr. Rangga... Right now I really need your help. Please behave wisely to resolve this matter. I'm begging...

His eyes were very different from what I used to see. I saw Mr. Rangga was also confused as to what to do.

Good Lord! Hopefully he doesn't make this more complicated.

"All right."

DEG. Finally Mr. Rangga spoke.

"Cecilia, I'm sorry. You better explain to us what really happened. I promise I'll protect you if you're honest."

"I-I-I-m-is parting ways with my husband." My answer is to bow my head.

Everyone in the meeting room whispered loudly about me.

"Silence everyone!!" Mr. Rangga mediates.

"Cecil, so what the gossip account is writing is true?"

"Yes, Sir. It's all true. But I promise you, none of this will affect my performance at AJ Foods."

"What did you say? No influence? See all those reporters? They're waiting for you in front of the office. You think this doesn't affect AJ Foods' reputation? You're the one with the problem, why is the company affected?" Nadine always had a way to corner me.

Nadine's words make managers increasingly unable to control their emotions.

"Silence everyone! I order you not to leave the office until the reporters leave. I'll take care of it. And you're Cecil, don't meet the reporter. You understand?!"

"But, Rangga-?"

"Stop Nadine! Let me take care of it! You don't have to interfere in this!" Mr. Rangga's eyes showed anger, then left the meeting room.

Nadine walked towards me. He crossed his arms while whispering to me.

"Are you satisfied now? You always make trouble! Whether it was then or now. I congratulate you. Because you managed to get Rangga to side with you."

Nadine breezed away after saying all those things to me. And the managers also came out of the meeting room. They look at me cynically. They must hate me.

God, what else is this ordeal?

I can't hold back my tears. That clear circle kept flowing down my cheek without me telling.

I just tried to calm my heart, but now my heart is starting to break again.

Amel came to me who was still sitting in the meeting room. His eyes were already in tears looking at me.

"Cecil---" Amel hugged me tightly. I was crying in his arms. Right now I need a friend who can understand my situation.

My crying is getting louder and louder. Until I realized there were a pair of eyes that were moved to hear my cry.

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