ARINDAS

Work, work, and work

Two Weeks in the City of Jogja without a break. Each day contains only work, work, and work. The schedule is solid from morning until the sky is dark. Ten o'clock in the evening, they usually both just came home.

Go-work-back-bath-sleep.

Daily activities that eventually become routine habits. Professional and responsible attitude they always plant in the contents of each head. So, no one complained. Both are enjoying. Sometimes tired of ambushing.

“Rin, please read the schedule tomorrow.”

Arinda nodded. Take a ten-inch flat object. Then, start reading in sequence, “Eight in the morning, meeting with PT. Surya Mandiri's. Our company will decide tomorrow, whether the proposal submission of cooperation from them will we approve or not?”

“Wait! Aren't we still worried?”

“Iya.”

“What do you think?”

“Their brands and brands are quite well known. Average sales every month are also fantastic. It's just that, the company is a bit arrogant and demands a lot of us as mall owners. They also often bump into the rules. Maybe, yes, it happened, because it felt like it was already a star. The usual thing that happens if you are on top, right?”

“Then, I will change the contract letter. They must submit to our rules.”

“What if refuse? Remember, Honey! They're stars in every Diamond branch, the Mall. Be careful!”

“You doubt me?”

“No, Young Master. I know you have the capacity. And, yes, it is time for all to be subject to the rules of our company. But, stay alert. They pretty have power.”

“OK. I'll be careful. Thank you for worrying about me, Miss,” said Ricko smiled. “continue.”

“Ten in the morning, meeting with all marketing staff Diamond's Mall Jogja. They will be presenting about new ideas in boosting sales.”

“I'm lazy to listen to their nonsense. Could you be the one present?”

“Honey, you can't ignore them. We're a team. So, we have to listen to each other. Don't consider yourself the greatest. So, make the others no more as fools in your eyes.”

Ricko clucked in annoyance. “Start speaking.”

“Tomorrow you must attend. Like it or not! I don't care!”

“Hei, Miss. You are commanding me!”

“IYA!”

Ricko grunting. “Who is the boss here? Why should I follow the rules of a subordinate like you?!”

“I didn't hear.”

Ricko gaped and grumbled. “Sucks!”

“Twelve o'clock, we have lunch as well as signing a contract with PT. Adi Raksa's. I've prepared all the documents.”

“Cih, so excited!”

Arinda squinted her eyes. Highlight Ricko sharply. “What do you mean?!”

“Which financial director intervenes in the management of meetings with clients. Only the contract signature. There must be something in incar.”

“Behind what?”

“You!”

Arinda smiled mockingly. “Ah, are you jealous? Apparently our Marketing Director began to fall in love with this beautiful VM Supervisor.”

“No need to be confident! Quickly read again.”

“Prussian base! Love is saying. Later I snatched someone else, you must cry.”

“Good! At least, I'm free of you.”

“Honey, you ..”

“This is in the office, Arinda. Stop calling me that. I have been patient.”

“Listen, yes, Young Master. Isn't it you who insist that this beautiful girl always call 'Sayang’.”

“I want to rectify it. Call when at home or outside of business hours. I don't want anyone to know about our relationship.” Sorry, Sweetheart. I have to hurt you again. As a result of that ridiculous order, I have to go back to sacrificing your feelings. It's all for you and us.

Arinda. Again, he must resist the bitterness of loving. However, he tried his usual course and returned in professional fashion.

“Good. It's up to you.” Arinda took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. “Jam three in the afternoon, we will pay a visit to PT. Front Guard to talk about rental costs.”

“Lower ten percent for them.”

“What? Rick, don't joke!”

“Just do as I command, Miss.”

“Why? They will not reject the deal. Believe!”

“Give me that rental contract for six months.”

“After that, be prepared you will be fired by your Papamu.”

“Yes, I'm definitely fired to move up the ranks.” Ricko smiled.

“Terden! Tomorrow's schedule is only until the afternoon. But, the work piles up can be up to night.”

“No need to complain.”

“I tell you, Young Master. Not complaining.”

“Iya-iya, Young Miss. Now, please bring me the cooperation file with PT. Wigguna. I'd like to review. Looks like something has to be revised.”

“You have to pay me many times over, Young Master.”

“What do you mean?”

“I as vm supervisor, but also concurrently assistant, secretary, and your helper.”

“Hey, what the fuck is the last one!”

“Hey, make coffee, prepare clothes, sometimes you ask me to make breakfast, find the whereabouts of your socks, and ..”.

“Enough!”

“Still dare not to acknowledge.”

“So, all of it has a price?”

“Of course!”

“Ricko! Why the calculation once, anyway! You're rich.”

“The rich are also human, Miss. Everything has to have a price. I'll give you the list later and please do the same. Let's draw.”

“Ricko! Wicked!”

Ricko shrugged, not caring.

Although they have become lovers, their harmony only lasts for three days at the beginning. The rest, as always, are like mice and cats. Never get along. They will support each other on the job only. In some ways, there is still a small debate.

Next day

A busy schedule with fatigue levels is on the rise. Making Ricko and Arinda increasingly reluctant to meet with many people. Walk side by side across all employees and ignore their greetings. It doesn't matter if it's going to be a topic of conversation.

According to Arinda and Ricko, responding to talk and gossip only drains useless energy. While they are, a lot of work awaits. Every day is always chasing time.

“Good day, Mr. Ricko. Introduce me Handoyo, Marketing Director of PT. Surya Mandiri's. Sorry I was a few minutes late,” regretted reaching out.

Ricko replied to that. Then, said with great emphasis and sharp eyes. In fact, a cold aura suddenly erupted. “To be exact, three-ten-minute. Very effective.”

“Sorry, Mr. Ricko. I will not repeat again.”

“OK. Please sit. Let's just start this conversation. I was quite amazed by the outstanding sales performance of products from PT company. Surya Mandiri in every branch in Diamond Mall. Very proud.”

Handoyo smiled and puffed up. “Thank you for your praise, Mr Ricko.”

Ricko nodded. “This is our new cooperation contract agreement letter. Please read in advance.”

Handoyo. However, he began to open and read the contents of the agreement. A sour face and heavy breathing together appeared.

“Sorry, Mr. Ricko. Looks like something has to be re-examined. I disagree with the terms of this contract. We never broke the rules. Then, why should there be a sales margin reduction of 40 percent if you do that? Isn't, the deal as usual only rent per year only.”

“That's the deal before I come. And, yes, there are only two options for you. Agree to it and we cooperate again or our cooperation is enough until here.”

“Can't be like that, Mr. Ricko. However, we are tenant with the best turnover. Supposedly, more in the child emaskan.”

Ricko smiled thinly. “I prefer to take care of tenant is quite ordinary, but obey the rules. Rather than having to take care of a golden child tenant who does not have a good attitude like you.”

“Pak Ricko, we can review back together until we find the midpoint.”

“No. My decision is absolute. Please bring the document to the office and discuss with your company officials yourself. I wait for an answer until the day after in this room and the same hour.”

Handoyo looked annoyed, but he could not argue. The fat-bodied man chose his retreat.

“Rick, will everything be okay?”

Ricko. “Sure. You worried?”

“Ya.”

“I know what you're doing? All the consequences I've thought about. Now, it is better to speed up meetings with marketing staff. Call them!”

Arinda nodded and walked out of the room to call all the staff.

Five minutes later they all sat down. Without making small talk, Ricko opened a presentation. Boredom struck, the man was half-hearted to listen to them talk. According to the man, they were of no quality.

However, up to one person is presenting about Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises or MSMEs. Ricko looked up and listened carefully.

His ears and eyes listened. Word by word he recorded clearly. The arrangement of sentences was put into the contents of the head and keep it neat there.

After the presentation, the small man looked wrong. Ricko stood up and approached him.

All eyes were currently on the two of them. Arinda also watched with heart pounding no desire. Because, afraid Ricko will curse or worse fire with disrespect the man.

“He-ri War-do-yo.” Ricko spelled the name on the name tag he was carrying.

Heri spontaneously paled. Cold sweat came out from the forehead. His hands were also sweating. Nervous, restless, afraid, and trembling. The taste mixed into one.

“I-iya, P-pack Ricko. Na-name s-sa-ya, Her-her-heri Wardoyo.”

“You nervous?”

“I-iya.”

Ricko smile. Then, clap and say, “HEBAT! I didn't expect to have a single staff member with an amazing idea. You can sit.” Then, point at Arinda. “Rin, please make a note on the paper for Mr. Heri inscribed with a bonus of one month salary. Give it to the finance staff. Say it on my orders.”

Everyone has a gape reflex. Including Arinda, but the consciousness immediately returned and immediately nodded while working on the edict.

“P-pack Ricko ...”

“Already! You don't have to talk, just dizzy to hear you stammer like that. You just wanted to say thank you, didn't you? Just make it happen in your work. Keep coming up with a lot of ideas for the company and work better."

“I-iya.” Heri nodded and smiled happily.

“Please make a contract document for MSMEs, give them a discount of ten percent sales margin only without rent. And, place it on the ground floor on the right wing of the north door. Keep an eye on them and give them construction so they grow. Beware of breaking the rules up to three times. The rest, you can take it out in a disrespectful manner. Understood?!”

“Understanding, Mr. Ricko.” All answered at the same time.

“Alright, presentation finished. You guys can come out.”

One by one they left the room with only Arinda and Ricko left.

“Rick, I'm moved. Turns out you have a good heart.”

Ricko clucked in annoyance. “Talk as if I were a heartless person.“

“Indeed.”

“Sucks. But, do I look proud?”

“Of course. You are always proud. But, it was amazing,” said Arinda with sparkling eyes.

“You happy?”

“Iya.”

Ricko smiled and moved his chair closer towards Arinda. Looked at him with interest. “So, kiss me.”

Arinda. The happy netra turned narrowed. The girl came closer. He started holding Ricko's suit. Raising his head right in front of that handsome face. Then, said very slowly almost like a whisper, “This is at work, Young Master. Don't let just a matter of a kiss, people know our relationship.”

Arinda pushed Ricko and hit the suit. Then, get up from her seat and step away to the outside.

Ricko blinked once. Surprised! Gawking! Then, smile mockingly at yourself.

“Ricko Bagaskara, you just got rejected. Ah, apparently you want to reply to what I said yesterday, Young Miss. Beautiful revenge, as beautiful as your face.” Then, he turned his head towards the door staring at Arinda's back which almost disappeared from sight. “Awas at home later. I will finish off your pink lips mercilessly.”