Between Asa And Taste

Mr. Aric

"You look so happy. Good grades?" ask Mr. Felix when he sees Rian coming home.

"Yes Pah. My grades are better than semester one" replied Rian.

"Congratulations Ri" said Mr. Felix, widening his arms.

Rian immediately hugged Mr. Felix.

"Well, thank you for all the support. I didn't know there was no Papa" Rian said in Mr. Felix's arms.

Mr. Felix let go of his embrace and looked at Rian. Holding his shoulders and convincing Rian that what he had been doing all this time was true. His decision to leave Maudi was the best option. Although the pain is still felt every time you remember Maudi.

"Papa's right. No result betrays effort" Rian said.

"Spirit!" said Mr. Felix.

The semester break has arrived. There is a long time, they plan to visit Indonesia. Rian seems happy, because he will meet the people he loves. He will also take advantage of this moment to forget his feelings for Maudi.

A maudio? Remembering that name, Rian's shadow returns to memories of when they were still together. Maudi did take Rian a little away from the despair he had assembled, but Rian also could not deny the happiness created at that time.

"When are you going to Indonesia?" ask Mr. Felix.

"Depends on Papa's schedule" replied Rian.

"Next week!" said Mr. Felix.

"Ready," said Rian.

When Rian had entered his room, he laid his body on the bed. Look at the clean white ceiling of the room. But suddenly the image of Maudi again fills Rian's mind.

"Ah shit!" rian Sigh.

Rian immediately woke up and rubbed his face violently. Shuffling her hair that was starting to get long.

Rian, realize. You managed to chase your despair. Cba you saw Rey. He's jealous of you. Hey Rian, come on! There's no point in you thinking about Maudi. Maudi is gone from your life and don't expect him to come back.

Rian gave a rough breath. He returned to his body on the bed. Hugged the bolster and closed his eyes.

"Rian, Rian," call Mr. Felix.

Rian woke up soon. He was shocked to hear Mr. Felix's call.

"Yes Pah" replied Rian.

"You sleeping?" ask Mr. Felix.

"Pah's sleep" replied Rian as he rubbed his eyes that were still red.

"Write first. Papa wants to talk" said Mr. Felix.

Rian took a shower and met Mr. Felix. He did not expect Mr. Felix to have discussed his future work. He just finished second semester.

"I don't feel capable yet" said Rian.

"Just calm. You're not working now. You just need to know some basic things about the field you are in right now" said Mr. Felix.

Rian nodded. He understood Mr Felix's intentions. Before there was a schedule to visit Indonesia, Mr. Felix asked Rian for an internship at his friend's office. He wanted Rian to know a lot about the profession he would choose.

"Morning Pah" said Rian as morning approached.

"Where are you going? How's it neat?" ask Mr. Felix.

"And Papa took me to Papa's office" replied Rian.

"But it's too early" said Mr. Felix.

"Oh yeah? So what time do I have to leave?" ask Rian.

"You can go there at nine or ten" replied Mr. Felix.

"It's so happy" said Rian.

"This morning Papa's friend had a morning meeting. He just finished at ten" said Mr. Felix.

"Can't not. But later you will have to wait there" replied Mr. Felix while applying strawberry jam to his bread.

"Oh, no problem Pah. I can wait there. I can also walk in that office. Recognize that good workplace," said Rian.

Mr. Felix was delighted to see Rian so excited. He held great hopes for Rian. Realizing all of Rian's hopes and dreams is one of his life's goals. Maybe that's what makes Mr. Wira too meddling with Rian's affairs with Maudi.

"Eat first. We're leaving soon" said Mr. Felix.

Rian nodded and had breakfast even though he was not hungry. Not much.just a sauce of chocolate jam bread that managed to get into his stomach. But that was enough for him for this morning's portion.

"Come on!" bring Mr. Felix.

Rian nodded and followed Mr. Felix who left the dining room. Leaving his home in a car carried by Mr. Felix.

"You tense?" asked Mr. Felix when he saw Rian was silent.

"No," Rian replied with a lie.

How Rian is not tense when he will come to the office of Mr. Felix's friend. He is afraid that his ability that has not been maximized will make Mr. Felix embarrassed.

"Don't be afraid. You won't be tested anything. You just have to study there. Papa wants after graduation, you make a company in Indonesia. Papa wants to stay there with you. Can you?" said Mr. Felix.

"Papa, why ask? Papa is the old man I have. Papa is a person I will love and I am fighting for his happiness" Rian said.

Mr. Felix smiled. The happiness he clearly felt. But tucked away guilt. Maybe for this reason too Rian even sacrificed his feelings.

"Is dad okay?" rian asked when he saw Mr. Felix daydreaming.

"Oh yeah. Papa is fine" replied Mr. Felix.

After that the car was quiet. Just the sound of honks and the roar of the car engine. Rian started sweating as Mr. Felix's car was parked in a luxury building.

"Come on!" bring Mr. Felix.

"Yes Pah" replied Rian.

His feelings are still mixed. He was tense, scared and stubborn. It felt like Rian ran home and hid in his room. The people who are introduced appear to be very smart. His thinning hair and thick glasses became one of Rian's benchmarks.

"You heard that Mr. Aric's meeting?" ask Mr. Felix.

"Yes" answered Rian.

In his heart Rian continued to praise for Mr.'s spirit. Arics. At the hour of the morning, Mr. Aric has already started his meeting. The office hours have not yet started. It's just Mr. Aric made the meeting early.

"Would you like to come to Papa's office first or wait here?" ask Mr. Felix.

"I'm here" replied Rian.

"What?" asked Mr. Felix in disbelief.

At first Mr. Felix thought that Rian would ask to come to his office. Then ask to be delivered again when Mr. Aric has finished his meeting. Turns out Rian was much more mature than what Mr. Felix thought.

"Papa to the office. I'm waiting here not to go back and forth" Rian said.

"Are you serious?" ask Mr. Felix reassuringly.

"Why not believe?" ask Rian.

"Okay, Papa to the office now yeah!" pamit Mr. Felix.

After leaving Rian to one of the employees there Mr. Felix left Rian there. Although he was anxious, but he was sure that Rian would be able to adapt easily.

Mr. Felix's guess is not wrong. After being alone, Rian tried to familiarize himself with the people who were there. He just introduced himself without showing the talent he had.

Down, that's how Rian is. Her disbelief always made Rian uncomfortable. But after a long enough stale and see the ability of the people there, Rian felt not too inferior.

"Rian," said the man from behind Rian's body.

"Mrs. Aric," said one of the people there introducing the man to Rian.

"Oh ha-hello Mr" said Rian nervously.