Ambition And Magic

Chapter 22 The Disappearance of the Barrier

Travelling Prof. Dahlan suddenly, causing speculation in many circles. As a figure who is devoted a lot in the field of education both at the central and regional levels, sympathy for the family continues to flow and arrive. All convey a sense of loss for the sudden departure, the authoritative male figure. Although for those close to him, many things related to the bad that the deceased had, but all closed with his kindness.

"Any yes, it's really strange the departure of Prof. Dahlans.. That Friday he was still on campus, guiding the student thesis, it turned out that yesterday on Sunday he died suddenly. How do you think, really heart disease, or something else.." Friends of the profession at UP, began to talk a lot about the departure of prof. Dahlan's in the office.

"I don't think it's because of heart disease.., remember the words he did not, when the event coaching officers in the auditorium, he said if he felt disposed of with disrespect. In fact, the officers who had close relations with him, also felt afraid to approach. It was because of the intimidation obtained from those who felt powerful up there." another employee commented.

"I'm also not sure if he died of heart disease. The sentence of the disease, it was an easy verdict to be issued by a doctor, especially he was declared dead when he arrived at the hospital. Because. unintentionally.." suddenly the new Miss Kiki came to the conversation.

Everyone who talks about prof. Dahlan looked towards the voice, seen bu kiki enter with the company of Wahyu sir. During Prof. Dahlan did not take office, the two people were always loyal to accompany him.

"What does Kiki mean, we're confused by what Bu Kiki said." Endi spoke the words of Miss Kiki.

Ms. Kiki and Wahyu walked up to some of the gathered people, then sat down to join them. With a look of anger, Bu Kiki finally spoke..

"I am from the place of his wife Prof., to speak of prayer with the departure of Prof. We all know, he is from Nadhatul Ulama. But his wife and family were more to Muhammadiyah, so there was no more event for joint prayer. Feeling sorry for him, me and some people who had been close to Prof. Dahlan, wants to make a solemnity in his house, by bringing in hafidz." Ms. Kiki began to explain the meaning of her words,

"After the man from the boarding house we took to the house of his wife Prof, Hafidz asked us about the cause of death Prof. He said, Prof. it wants to be made crazy by someone, so impressed like post power syndrome because it no longer has a position. Because he was careless, his life was finally gone. Mneurutku anyway, mending Prof. died, rather than being made crazy.." Bu Kiki's face suddenly teary-eyed, when telling that.

Everyone who heard Kiki's story was silent and looked at each other. They are not surprised, because it has been a long time in UP, clenic behavior has often been done. Even when building a new building, under the foundation is given a piece of buffalo head. But there was one of them who disagreed with the words of Miss Kiki, because they were worried about causing slander.

"Bu Kiki, yes, no need to tell this to others. Enough of us here who have already heard it, so as not to become slander. After all, we also cannot show proof not of these words. I'm worried, if this is heard by opponents Prof., or people who do not like us, it will cause another meaning.." Rossi tried to stop Bu kiki's words.

"Yes mom Kiki. Enough only we know, what is said mbak Rossie is true.." mr. Revelation helped strengthen the words of Rossie.

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As many people talk, some of the higher-ups at UP look to have a bright face after the departure of Prof. Dahlan, Seemed to be seen, they seemed to no longer have any hindrance to act forward. The existence of people who have been labeled as Dahlan's people, became increasingly a gossip in the office. Finally they chose to remain silent, not to speak out because they felt uncomfortable with unfounded accusations.

"Yes, we just box his loyal people. There's no need for us to give them office, because it doesn't do us any good.." Tommitius. The old man's face looked happy, and shining.

"Don't be too loud, later if anyone hears our conversation, can be multi-interpretation." Andini reminded that their chat in the foundation room, was not heard by people passing by around the room. Because their workspace is not installed dampers, so if you speak a little loudly, then people who pass next to it will hear the conversation.

"Just relax, our mother, Kartini, is always a pangginas, like Srikandi in the puppet. We do not name individuals, and for those who dare to interfere in our conversation, we remain legally possessed." Like chiming in with a loud voice.

"Yes, if my talk as a parent is not heard.." Andini finally decided to shut up. For some people who have never known him closely, Andini is indeed an old woman who is still deft, and looks very fluent in practicing religion. The old woman has been to the holy land several times, both to perform the Hajj, and umrah. However, for those who know him closely, he is not much better than a corruptor, and a provocateur.

"Both Miss Andini.., our mother who is always deft and very good. We'll stop talking about Prof's departure. Dahlan, so that our mother's heart is happy.” Responding to Andini's words.

Tommitius Sahari was smiling, and Andini was smiling as she shook her head. Suddenly the image of the Foundation's administrative employees came knocking on the door, and directly pushed him inward.

 “What is Citra.?” I asked the young woman.

“Mau tell sir, there is a pack of Gito developers who always use the Institution, want to meet with mr.” Imaging instantly told the meaning of his arrival.

“Directly asked to enter if so.., there is no need for anything we cover. Everything is open, anyone can

directly access to the Foundation, there is no need to hide.” With a loud voice, Yayak responded to Citra's words.

“Good sir..I directly convey to Mr. Gito.” Not much to say, Citra immediately came out of the workspace, then walked out to ask Mr. Gito to come in.

Not long after, a tall, middle-aged man, accompanied by two young people walked into the Foundation boardroom.

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