BETWEEN YOU AND HIM
The Part 24
" What does that mean, Rey?" ask Sony.
" Once, we're leaving now. My work is very much in the office." Reyhan replied flatly.
They both went to the office without Steven because he wanted to drive his own car. Steven immediately went to the office from his home.
Since Steven got married, Reyhan has often brought his own car to the office. He doesn't like to wear a driver.
Arriving at the office, Reyhan immediately entered the room followed by Sony. Cathy who saw the arrival of her boss immediately ran up to him.
" Good morning, boss. What can I do for you?" ask Cathy.
" Hmmm... Black coffee 2," said Reyhan flat.
" Ok! There's another Mr. Reyhan?" cathy Goda.
" Cathyyy...!"
" Hehehee. wait a minute Boss," Cathy grinned the horse.
Just two steps into the pantry, the girl again approached Reyhan and grabbed the shoulder of the Boss.
" What else?" Reyhan is very familiar with Cathy's behavior like this.
" He's who?" cathy looked at Sony.
Sony who had been silent felt the behavior of Reyhan and his secretary who looked very close. They do not look like superiors and subordinates in general.
" His own acquaintance, he's still single." Reyhan said.
" Really?"
" Yes, hurry up. I'm gonna call David,"
" Reyy...!" squeak Cathy.
" There's coffee!"
Cathy blurted her lips as she stepped towards the pantry in Reyhan's room. After making coffee, Cathy immediately walked out of Reyhan's room without saying anything.
" Rey, you and him_.." investigate Sony.
" We are like brothers. Cathy and Steven are the closest people in the country to me."
" I thought you could move on from Syifa."
" It should be, right?"
" Why, Rey?"
" If you're not a match, how else, Son?"
" The soul mate has already arranged, Rey."
Reyhan simply replied to Sony with a smile. He resumed his work which he had been postponing for several days.
For a moment he forgot Syifa when faced with dozens of files in front of him. He was immersed in his own world while at work.
" Excuse me, Boss. It's time we went to the parlor. The show will start in half an hour according to the schedule" Cathy said.
" All right, have Steven get his car ready now. I'll be down in a minute."
" Okay, Boss."
Cathy came out of Reyhan's room to look for her brother Steven in the next room.
" Your secretary can be polite to you, too" said Sony.
" He's always professional when he works, but spoiled like a child when he's outside." Reyhan said.
" You know him very well apparently."
" Of course, all these years I've known him. Her boyfriend I know too, so you don't bother her."
" why? They're not married, are they?"
" Isa. We have different beliefs with him. You can't go near her."
" Hahahaa. I prefer local products."
" Ok, I didn't expect you to be this successful in just five years." said Sony.
" As long as we try, it will never be in vain." Reyhan said.
" But you're not trying to keep your love. You left him in a state of injury."
Reyhan did not respond to Sony's comments. He busied himself cleaning up all the files on his desk.
" Boss, the car's ready downstairs." Cathy exclaimed.
Cathy poked her head into Reyhan's room without getting into it. Reyhan often warns her but is only responded to with a little nudity of the girl.
" Hmmm.." replied Reyhan flatly.
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Syifa was ready in front of the hall to welcome the donors with the caretakers. Before long some of the donors came with a super luxurious car. Their clothes look elegant but the price is fantastic.
The guests stared at Syifa in surprise as this was only the first time they had met. Syifa's face that felt foreign to them made the girl the center of attention.
Mrs Theresia who understood the situation immediately introduced Syifa to the donors.
" I'm sorry, Mister - Mister. This is Syifa. He is from Asia, precisely the country of Indonesia. This girl will stay here for a while until her business in this country is done" said Ms. Theresia.
They shake hands and introduce themselves. With just a little talk, Syifa was already familiar with the donors.
" It's nice to meet you Miss Syifa" said one of the donors.
" I'm also happy to meet you all here. Maybe one day I need help in this country, I can ask for help to all of you." Syifa said.
" Of course, Miss. Whenever you need help, please contact us."
" Thank you, Mister. Oh yes, please sit and wait for the others." said Syifa with a smile.
After all the guests sat down, Syifa went back inside to prepare the children. There will be art performances for the guests and also the reading of poems by children themselves.
Syifa was holding a baby who was about two months old. The caretaker said the baby was the victim of an accident with his family. Both of his parents died at the scene at the time of the incident.
" Mrs, I'll keep baby Jo here. Her temperature was a little high so I could take care of her." pinta Syifa.
" Thank you, Syifa. Then I can take care of the other kids."
Syifa took baby Jo to the garden next to the hall to get some fresh air outside.
" Dear, our fate is the same. Our parents were no longer there because of the accident. I'm sure you'll be a very tough guy later. You have to keep fighting to reach your goals. May your life always be happy and together with the people you care about." Syifa kissed baby Jo many times.
Meanwhile, from earlier baby just blinked his eyes many times like understanding with Syifa's words.
" You're so adorable, it feels like I'm taking you home."
Syifa again chattered to herself while holding a small child in her arms. Sometimes he laughs but sometimes his face looks sad. Seeing that poor baby reminded himself that he was right now.
" If I could, I'd love to take you with me. Unfortunately, to survive alone I'm not sure I can. Our fate is the same, dear.there is nothing more we can make for a place to lean. But I'm sure your life will be luckier than mine."
Without feeling, Syifa tears flowed profusely. His heart was so sore, people close to him now moved away. Syifa does not want to be a destroyer of the happiness of the people she cares about.
" Baby Jo, hopefully later you can get foster parents who can make you happy. I will always wish you all the best."
Syifa swung - swinging baby Jo in her cradle until the adorable little baby fell asleep with a slight smile on her lips. Syifa immediately took the child into a special room for the babies to be laid there to sleep more comfortably.
After putting the baby into the box, Syifa said goodbye to come out and see the event in the hall that seemed to have started.
As he passed through the hallways of the room, suddenly there was someone who was hugging him from behind.
" Akhkhh...!!!"
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