ARINDAS

The assistant

A stack of documents, reading emails, and a myriad of other activities do not melt the smile of pink lips. Work quickly, but stick to the corridors of rigor. Not to mention arranging the schedule of the boss and stealing time to check the files of suspected bribery cases. All work is done with a happy heart.

“Rin,” call Ricko already standing looming in front of Arinda's desk.

Arinda. “Ya.”

“I'm very busy. Please handle work that is not too urgent. If there are guests without making an appointment. Just refuse, yes.”

“Iya.”

Ricko smiled and before leaving stroked Arinda's head.

Continuing with a myriad of jobs. Then, a thumping sound was heard. Back Arinda looked up.

“Mbak Arinda, Mr Ricko is in the room?”

“Iya. But, it is busy.”

“You request signature.”

Arinda took. “Jam two back again.”

“Still, yes, Mbak.”

“Iya.”

Phone's ringing. Arinda picked it up, talked for a while, occasionally taking notes in the diary. Not long to close it. So it went on a few times.

“Mother Assistant.”

Arinda. “Loh, Early Brother. What was? Ricko can't be bothered.”

“Iya, the person who likes to be disturbed is already in front of him every day.”

“Mbak, don't start.”

Early laugh. “Mbak want to ask for a signature for a moment to leave the office.”

“You permission to where, Ma'am?”

“To Febi school, there is a parent meeting. The boy was crying at school. Because he wants to be there. Don't want anyone else representing.”

“Duh, Aunty's darling why the collapse?”

“Efek wants to have a sister, Rin. So, more, deh.”

Arinda smiled. “Mbak Dini ask for permission very impromptu. Ricko again fashion can not be disturbed. I don't think you'll get permission, huh, Mommy? We also want a meeting at one time.”

“Rin, Ma'am for help, yes. Help talk to Mr. Ricko. You have no pity on Febi. Just a moment, really. After lunch back to the office.”

“Iya-iya. What, the hell, that doesn't make Mbak Dini and my favorite cherry. Hold on, I'm going inside. Sit down first, yeah. Don't overdo it, get tired.”

Smiling early. “Iya.”

Arinda knocked on the door. As soon as the voice inside was inviting, he entered.

“Rick.”

“What?”

Arinda speaks to the point. Notifying about the permit. And, Ricko thoughtlessly refused. The girl never gave up. He explains the reason. But still rejected.

“Ricko, you have a great heart. Pity me again crying in his school.”

“I'm sorry. But, it's none of my business, Arinda. We have to be professional. Okay!”

“Ricko, please!”

“No.”

Arinda thought for a moment. Then, a witty smile rose from his lips. He's waking up.

However, just about to realize the naughty idea, Ricko's voice stopped Arinda's movement.

“Do not approach! Get out and call Dini soon. I'll sign it.”

“Seriously? Ah, Ricko you are the best.” Arinda came out to call Dini.

Ricko exhaled heavily. “Basic girls a thousand wits! I know what you're gonna do? Don't know the place once. It's in the office. If not, maybe I can consider,” he said while laughing and shaking his head.

Not long after Arinda reentered with Dini. Ricko signed the license.

“Thank you, Mr. Ricko.”

Ricko nodded without saying.

Arinda and Dini went straight out of the room.

“Rin, thanks. If there is no you, do not know anymore, deh, the fate of Febi.”

“I also can't bear to see Febi crying.”

“Iya, Rin's. Yeah, had. Mbak direct depart, yes.”

“Iya, greetings to my beloved, Ma'am.”

“Oke.”

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The ringing of the phone disturbed Arinda's busyness. It looks at the screen and instantly scrolls the green button up.

“Halo, Rin!”

There was a panic from across there.

“Iya, Mas Dawn. What's up?”

“But an accident!”

“APA! How did it go, Mas?!"

“Initial blue taxi rental hit road divider.”

“Astagfirullah!”

“Mas Dawn ask please allow your boss, yes, Rin.”

“Iya, Mas. Continue the condition of Early Child and baby how now?”

“Still in the ER, Rin. Doctor is handling.”

“Work later I'll be there, Mas.”

“Iya. Thank you, Rin. Mas close, yes.”

“Iya.”

Phone disconnected. Unknowingly, Arinda was already in tears.

Ricko approaching. Pulling Arinda into the room and sitting the girl on the chair.

“What's with Mom Early?” ricko asked curiously while wiping away the tears that were still flowing.

“Mbak Early accident. I'm worried about their condition.”

“Ya, already. Finish the meeting later I will take you to the hospital.”

“They must be fine, right?”

Ricko hugged Arinda. “Doctors are definitely dealing. Just pray it's all right.”

“I'm afraid of losing Mbak Early. Early Mbak is the only one I have.”

The only? I thought you guys were just close as best friends. But, why do you sound ambiguous in my ears? Ricko.

“Do not think badly.”

The time has shown at 12 noon. However, Arinda had no taste for food at all. His mind is still on Dini.

A few minutes later, the flat object rang. Arinda lifted him up.

“Halo, Mas Dawn. How is the condition of Mpa Dini? All right, right? Baby is healthy too, right?”

Questions were asked by Arinda.

“Iya, Rin's. Thank God they are well. Mom, afraid you're worried. Therefore, quickly call so as not to interfere with your work. Now it has been moved to the nursery.”

“Alhamdulillah.”

“Yes, already, Rin. I want that info. Mbak Dini also ordered you not to worry and do not forget to eat.”

“Iya, Mas. Greetings to Mbak Dini.”

“Iya.”

Phone disconnected.

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Important meeting of all marketing staff. Ricko led the meeting authoritatively. Many things changed. Includes contractual agreements with tenants.

The content is more stringent and certainly punishment will be given to anyone if it violates the rules. In essence, all must submit without exception.

“Thursday I and Arinda will leave for Surabaya. So, quickly resolve anything that requires a signature. Any questions?” All shakes. “Then, the meeting is over. You guys can come out.”

One by one, they left the room. Just leave Arinda and Ricko.

“Rick, Wednesday I do not log in.”

Ricko raised one eyebrow. “We work a lot Arinda.”

“I'll get it done quickly.”

“Where to?”

“Wisuda.”

“Why not say from far away?”

“I forgot. I just remembered not asking for your permission.”

Ricko stroked the back of Arinda's hand. “I didn't come okay, huh?"

Arinda smiled. “Iya.”

“I'm proud of you. And, congratulations on your graduation. I haven't congratulated you, have I? Sorry, late.”

“Just congratulations?”

“Ask what?”

“Gift.”

“What? Mention.”

“Garuda Bird Book.”

Ricko smile. “Later to search in the bookstore, yes.” Like school children are still looking for Moral Pancasila textbooks.

“Not there.”

“Then, where is it? Buy a book, yes, at a bookstore. That's right.”

“Ricko, yes! Bummer! It's not funny!”

Arinda exited the room with a sour face.

“Who's kidding, anyway? Wrong again. Continues wrong. Wonderful! What does a woman want? Book ‘kan should indeed be bought in the bookstore. It is impossible to buy it in the material store?! Ah, whatever it is.”