Between Asa And Taste

Oh, just friends?

The night is getting late. Rian immediately went to the room after he got to his house. The file he kept on his desk. Right on top of the laptop. He himself took a shower first to just get rid of his drowsiness. Out of the bathroom, it was fresher. But when he saw the clock attached to the wall of his room, Rian had already seen the clock hand in the number ten.

"Tomorrow I'll be in the morning. But my job is not done. Not to mention this," said Rian while holding financial statements.

Rian sat down and began to do his college work. Anyway, he should stay in college. It was finished at twelve o'clock. His eyes could no longer be forced. He slept without studying the files from the office.

Rian woke up later than he should, as it was probably not just his body that was tired. His own mind was tired of thinking about his father's company. Not to mention that he had to share his time with his college.

"I can," murmured Rian.

Rian immediately prepared to enter the morning class. The file did not forget he brought it, because after going home from college he will go straight to the office.

"Well, why aren't you ready?" rian asked when he saw Mr. Felix still wearing his nightgown.

"Papa doesn't have to go anywhere. Papa can work at home" replied Mr. Felix.

"Papa sick?" ask Rian.

"No. Papa is fine" replied Mr. Felix.

"If Papa is sick, I'll call a doctor. Otherwise, I hope Papa can go to the office and work as usual. The more Papa slumped like this, the more he won. I don't want that to happen, Pah" Rian said.

"Ri, however, this news will spread. Papa's name will certainly start to be heard all over the industrial world" Felix said.

"Bah, we'll keep trying. Although it may be limping, but we will keep walking until we will run back. We can Pah" said Rian optimistically.

Seeing the burning spirit of Rian, embarrassed it was Mr. Felix who was actually pessimistic. He again gathered his spirit. Hopefully he will fertilize it back so that everything will improve again.

"Papa's going to the office later. You go to college. Remember that! When on campus, do not even disturb your focus just because of office affairs. It's all Papa's responsibility. Your main task is to go to college" Mr Felix reminded.

Rian had even memorized that sentence. Often Mr. Felix reminded if the task is only the focus of the lecture. But seeing this state of affairs, Rian could not be like that. His mind must have remained divided with the deteriorating condition of the company.

"If Papa wants me to focus on college, please show Papa's spirit. Papa's pessimism makes me think more about the company" said Rian.

"You don't think about that, Ri. Even if Papa goes bankrupt, it won't affect your future. Papa has prepared savings for you after graduation later," said Mr. Felix.

Yep. Actually, Rian did not need to think too much about his father's bankruptcy, if only afraid that his college was not complete. He himself went to college on a scholarship. For the future, he could find a job himself even if Mr. Felix could not make a job for him.

"But this is not about money. It's about self-worth. How many times have I told you. I wouldn't be ashamed if I had to apply for a job from one company to another. But I'm ashamed to see Papa so pessimistic. Where's the Papa Felix I used to know? Papa who always teaches hard work and optimism" said Rian.

Mr. Felix was silent. He remembered all of Rian's words. It's true, he's not a pessimist. It can even be considered ambitious when it comes to work. But the contented facial footage of his ex-wife left Mr. Felix completely collapsed.

The words of his ex-wife who humbled him, finally convinced Mr. Felix if the bankruptcy was really in sight. That's why Mr. Felix can't think calmly.

The shadow of bankruptcy has haunted him. But Rian always made him try to get up. It was difficult indeed, but Rian's gaze and speech slowly made him start learning to set expectations.

"Yes, Papa's going to the office. You leave. Papa promised to go to the office. We'll meet at noon at the office" Felix said.

Rian smiled. That's what he wanted. Finally Mr. Felix is back. He went to college after finishing his breakfast. In spirit, Rian focused this morning on his lecture.

"Ri, is your job done?" ask Rey.

"Already" answered Rian.

"Good," said Rey.

Before long, the learning began. Rian was busy with the tasks he had to complete as soon as possible. As always, Rian will be the most active student during the course of the study.

Rian had no idea that Rey had been watching him since. Rey knows the problem Rian is facing from Riri. Not without reason, Riri tells Rey Rian's problem is none other than to help Rian.

Ri, I don't think Rian needs us. He did not show that he had any problems. He is still focused and very excited in the middle of his problem.

"Rey, I'm going home first!" said Rian.

"Yes. Careful yeah!" said Rey.

After the lesson, Rian immediately went home. He had to pile his misses on Riri until he could finally solve all the problems in his father's office.

"really?" ask Riri.

Riri does not believe that Rian can enter college and his passion for his lectures about today, in the midst of his problems. Rey sees the admiration for Riri when she tells him about Rian.

"He needs you, Ri. Support him" said Rey.

"certain. I will certainly support Mas Rian. Rey would be a big support, right?" said Riri.

Rian is not sure about you. You are insensitive, Ri. Forgive me.

"Mas, I support you too, right?" ask Riri.

"Eh yes definitely. I must have supported Rian" Rey said. "But I don't think Rian needs us" Rey continued.

"Mas but Mas Rian's problem was very heavy. I'm sure Mas Rian will be met with his lectures. I think Mas Rian will take his leave and the scholarship opportunity will be lost. And I want us to help Mas Rian together" said Riri.

"Whether I'm ready to help as much as I can" said Rey.

"Thank you, Mommy" said Riri.

Rey can't guess how Riri feels about Rian. The woman before him cared deeply for Rian. But on the other hand, Riri was extremely insensitive. Rey becomes anxious herself seeing Riri's attitude.

They both went home. Riri's been back at the pick up with Mr.'s confidant. Arics. He couldn't help Rian any more. Limited time.

Riri can only monitor Rian through his phone. Lately he has difficulty getting information about Rian, because Rian is too busy with his new job at the office.

"Ri, your phone just kept ringing. Who called you?" ask Mr. Felix.

"Mpus Pah" answered Rian.

Rian only looked at Mr. Felix for a while and then he looked back at the file he was studying.

"Why not answer?" ask Mr. Felix.

"Later after everything is done" said Rian.

"Jawab first. Don't make people who care about you worry about you" Felix said.

The one who cares? Worrying? So Mpus cares about me? She worried about me? No. gabe. I can't be like this. Falling is sick. I don't want to fly too high.

"Ri, answer the phone." Mr. Felix pointed at Rian's phone still lying on the table.

"Later on, Pah," replied Rian, turning his phone around so that Riri's name could not be read by Mr. Felix.

"Here let Papa answer," said Mr. Felix carrying Rian's cell phone.

"Eh Pah" said Rian.

Rian failed to hold Mr. Felix who had already answered the call from Riri.

"Pus, your future husband is busy. You help me pray!" said Mr. Felix.

"Papa, Mas Rian my friend. I must have supported him. As a friend, Mas Rian and I have always supported each other." Riri answered so calmly.

That's what makes Rian always amazed at Riri. The woman was always calm. Anyone and anything faced, Riri was always relaxed. He thought all these problems could be solved.

"Oh, just a friend? Papa thinks it's more," said Mr. Felix.

"What the hell is it?" ask Riri.

"Papa supports you and Rian. Papa is sure you will make Rian become more energetic. Papa is sure of that" said Mr. Felix.

Rian could only cover his face in embarrassment. But Riri faced Mr. Felix with a laugh, so Mr. Felix also laughed happily. It turns out that Rian increasingly believes that the presence of Riri always brings happiness in his life.

I seem to love Riri too much. Tuhaaaan, how is this?