Denisa Rosaline

Alien, The Substitute

Gunawan and Luna stopped at a house that is not too big with a front yard that is quite spacious and beautiful. Ornamental plants beautify the house in front of him. A wide variety of daisies, roses, bougenville, and keladi flowers fill part of the garden that adds to the beauty of the house. Everything is maintained signifies the owner loves them. On the other hand, jasmine plants are shaped in such a way that meets the left side of the black-fenced house.

The sun has crept up. Luna and her husband got out of their luxury car. Tapping and greeting several times. But there was no answer, no one opened the door.

"Mom, are you sure this is her house?"

"Yes, Pa. The address is in accordance with what was given by the Saints."

"Sepi-sepi. Maybe not at home. Next time, come back again."

"Wait a minute, Pa! Did you come home with no results?" comments of wife.

"Yes already. Let's wait in the car. It's hot in here" Gunawan asked his wife.

Just as the couple turned around, a motor matic stopped right in front of them.

"Sorry, who are you looking for?" asked the driver in a gray white uniform as soon as he parked his bike and approached the unknown guest.

"I'm Gunawan and this is my wife, Luna. We're looking for Aline. Is it true that Aline's son lives here?" answer's polite.

"Oooh, nyariin mbak Aline. Aline's brother has moved, sir. To the rented house at the end of the street, on the right. His house is number two from the fence. Aline's clock is usually at home."

"Oh, so yeah. All right then. We'll just go there, thank you, Mom."

"Good, Sir, Mom. Thank you back."

Gunawan is knocking on the door. This time the door of a pavilion modeled contract according to the instructions he got earlier. After answering the greeting, someone opened the door from inside.

"Same aunt Om? Come on please come in!" Aline was a little surprised to find out who the guests were visiting her house. After inviting her in and sitting down, Aline brought three glasses of cold, cocoa syrup for her and her two guests. "Please drink, Om, Auntie!"

"Thank you, Lin." Then Miss Luna sipped her drink.

"Hm, son Aline. Earlier sorry if our arrival disturbed Nak Aline. My wife and I came here to tell you something." Mr. Gunawan opened the conversation in the morning towards that afternoon.

"Let's Mama, Pa!" pinta Luna to the husband to explain. Mr. Gunawan nodded his mark. "Aline, actually yesterday Aunty had a conversation with Jeng Suci. From him, we got information that you are no longer working at home because you want to find another job," continued Bu Luna carefully while watching the face of the beautiful girl in front of him. Aline gave a small nod in response to the guest's words. He let his guest finish whatever he wanted to say.

"But sorry in advance if Aunt has been presumptuous. Aunty asked Gun to find you a job at our company. Om Gun has contacted the HRD, and he said that there is a chance for you to work even though it is slightly constrained by identity cards, diplomas and other related documents. Hmm, are you willing to accept this opportunity?" ask Miss Luna very carefully. He was afraid to offend this beautiful girl sitting in front of him.

Aline took a deep breath. He doesn't know what to respond to. Honestly, he really needs a better job than just being an iron worker but he still wants to keep working at Abah's restaurant. Abah herself has allowed Aline to have another job as long as Aline promises to keep helping her at the restaurant. And Aline made that promise. There is no way he will take back his promise. Though a little Abah already depends on Aline's ability to manage his business finances. And Aline did not want to disappoint the family who had been taking care of her since she settled in this city.

Seeing Aline who hesitated to make a decision, Miss Luna reassured him.

"Tante hopes you can accept this job, Lin. Think of it as a thank you to our family for helping Auntie at that time. Aunty didn't know it would be when there wasn't you."

"Not to discuss that, Auntie. I sincerely do it. Aunty should not feel burdened with it. It's all by the will of the Almighty."

"Then, would you accept a job at Om's company?"

"Okay, how about you, Om, Auntie. I don't want to accept Om and Aunt. Thank you Om and Aunt for bothering to find a job for me. But I already promised my foster parents to keep helping him at the restaurant."

"Then?" ask Miss Luna impatiently.

"Eeemmm, I do intend to find another job, but maybe a part-time job. Because in the afternoon I still have to work at the restaurant," he explained.

"Where, Pa?" ask Luna to her husband.

"Work part-time?" Mr. Gunawan muttered while rubbing his chin overgrown with fine feathers. "Let's try to talk Papa first with Mr. Rahman. What matters is that Aline is ready first."

"How, Lin?", urged Bu Luna.

"Eh .. i .. i .. yes Aunt. I'm willing as long as it's not fulltime."

After conveying his point, the couple had a light conversation with the host. Especially Gunawan who is interested in decorating Aline's contract. Aline has indeed drained a little of his savings to change the decoration of his rent to be as comfortable as possible for him to live, because indeed he intends to stay for a long time in this house. With the ability of the field of architecture, everything becomes so easy. It was just that the cost he spent was comparable to what he got.

It didn't feel like they had been visiting for more than an hour. Gunawan and his wife resigned and promised to inform Aline about the part-time job he wanted.

Three days later

Today Aline is getting ready for her work suit. Aline wore a plain black skirt with a light blue shirt with pink accents on her hands. Pashmina is the dress she wears to perfect her appearance. For shoes, Aline uses black flatshoes and a sling bag containing a cellphone and a small wallet that is also black.

The online motorcycle taxi he was riding stopped right in front of a bona fide company. Adjust the name of the company again with a message w.a from aunt Luna. Atmaja Corp's.

Aline enters the lobby and asks Rahman for a room. According to the message he received, Gunawan and Aunt Luna were waiting for him in the person's room.

While waiting for the elevator, Aline told Aunt Luna that she had arrived and was about to go to Pak Rahman's room. Aline pressed the number 8 on the elevator that would take her to the HRD section. Right on the 8th floor, a middle-aged woman was waiting for him not far from the elevator. Who else if not Aunt Luna. The woman was so enthusiastic about Aline's arrival. They then entered the room of Mr. Rahman, the HRD Manager.

"Well, Mr. Gun, I think I need to interview Ms. Aline a bit so I can determine where I will place this part of Ms. Aline," he said. Mr. Gun just nodded his mark. Then Rahman invites Aline to follow him to his desk, while Gunawan and his wife sit on the sofa in the room.

"All right, Miss Aline. Can you tell me about yourself?" mr. Rahman started his interview.

Aline answered question after question straightforwardly and firmly. Makes Rahman satisfied with all the answers.

Half an hour later, Rahman, Aline and the husband and wife of the owner of the company he worked for were sitting back on the sofa.

"How about, Mr Rahman?" ask Miss Luna impatiently.

"I am satisfied with the interview. Only, the position that is suitable for Mbak Aline is currently filled. Plus part time working hours, it is very difficult to provide a fixed position. However, if you and Mom agree, Ms. Aline can replace employees who are on sabbatical, such as maternity leave, with the consequences after the employee returns to work, Ms. Aline will be moved back, do not rule out the possibility of other parts or divisions. For now, I can only give you this job. I make sure that Ma'am Aline's working hours are only up to 14.30 hours only or can be faster if the work given by his superiors later has been completed. What do you think of Mom and Dad?" obviously at length.

Gunawan looked at his wife meaningfully. There was a bad feeling with the kind of work that would be given to Aline later.

"Aline, what do you think, son? Aunt Om is fine if you object to this job," he finally ventured to ask Aline.

Aline actually also feels bad because it looks like Mr. Rahman forced himself to accept him to work at this company. Of course it is at the request of Gunawan who is none other than the owner here. But at home, he left his fate to the Supreme Giver Rezki. If he is accepted, he will accept the job with pleasure. If not accepted, he will thank you for being given the opportunity so far.

"I'm sorry before if my condition is a little troublesome Mr. Rahman, Om and Aunty. God willing, I will work well. Bismillah, I accept this job!" steady answer.

Happiness was in the eyes of Miss Luna. She was so happy to hear Aline's answer. Likewise with Gunawan and Rahman.

"Alhamdulillah. Then, excuse me for a moment to contact my staff."

How long has it been, Mr. Rahman has arrived in the marketing division with Aline. While Mr. Gunawan and Ms. Luna still waiting in the room Mr. Rahman.

Mr. Rahman had previously told by telephone about Aline's condition to Mira, Head of Marketing Division Atmaja Corp. The 45-year-old woman received Aline's condition.

"So, for a while Aline who will replace Nita who will be on maternity leave, so did Pak Rahman mean?"

"Yes, right, Miss Mira. From the data I have, Mbak Nita will be on leave from next Monday. So there's still two days left for them to take-over."

"Well if so. I will arrange it later," replied the woman firmly.

"thank you. Well, Miss Mira, I'm sorry. Aline, you will be guided by Ms. Mira. I hope you can adapt quickly and not disappoint us all!" the advice is taken by Aline. "God willing, sir. Thank you." Thank you."

Then, the bespectacled man left the room of the Head of Marketing Division.

Ms. Mira chased after Mr. Rahman as the man reached the door. "Sir Rahman, sorry. If I can, I'd like a set of work desks for Aline. Nita is my staff in charge of making marketing division reports. I don't want to ...."

"I've caught what Bu Mira meant" he said. "I'll have people set up work desks complete with computers and printers for Aline. Anything else that Miss Mira needs?"

"That's it. Thank you, sir."

"Alright, I need to get back to the room immediately. Mr. Gunawan and his wife are still there," he said, then left the marketing division which is one floor below his office.

Meanwhile, in Mira's room

"Alright, Aline. I think we need to talk a little bit because we are going to be a team. For me, building chemistry on the team is very important."

"Good, Mom. I will try to learn quickly and not disappoint Mom and the team."

"good. I like your enthusiasm. All right, don't know then no dear. Meet Mira Andini Putri, Head of Marketing Division. Just call Mira. As stated by Mr. Rahman earlier, for the next three months you will be under my division. While in my division, I hope you abide by the rules that apply here. The rules that I am going to pass apply to all team members, including myself.

First, I don't like delays. Office entry hours at 8:00. I hope you're at your desk before that hour. Regarding the return hour, I do not mind you want to go home at any time as long as the work I give you later has been completed. Try to finish before your return hour, 14.30. Because I don't like delayed work to the next day!

Secondly, I do not tolerate the presence of carelessness. Your job will be more concerned with marketing reports. But it is not closed the possibility that you will I bandage in the invoice or filing. Depending need. I hope you are thorough and double check before submitting your work to me.

Third, I do not like excessive make-up, or tight or mini clothes. For this, I don't think you'll have any problems.

Fourth, I do not like to see employees who group and gossip during work hours. I will respect determined employees.

Fifth, I limit the use of mobile phones during working hours only for important matters or family matters. No conversation, let alone gossiping over the phone.

Is there something you want to ask?"

"No, Ma. I think it's pretty obvious."

"alright. I hope we can work together in a solid team. That's your table already coming. Come with me!"

Ms. Mira told her to put Aline's table right in the empty cubicle next to her room in order for her to easily watch Aline through the glass wall of her room. Nita's cubicle is right behind Aline's.

Bu Mira then asked the attention of all his team members to introduce Aline and ask them to work well together. Not to forget, Mira said that Aline's working hours are very important to know so as not to cause slander or other bad things that will have an impact on the solidity of the team he leads in the future. After their brief introduction, Mira's mother calls Aline and Nita to her room. Mira explains Aline's position and requests a take-over between Aline and Nita. Nita is happy. He no longer needs to think about the fate of his friends who will take turns to complete their tasks overtime. His current desire is to deliver smoothly without the need to think about work. Ms. Mira asked Nita to prepare the files and report materials that she would hand over to Aline. There are still two days left to get everything ready. While Aline, Mira tells her to go home and return to work the next day.

In the afternoon at the Abah Resto, Aline conveyed that he had got a job at a bona fide company to his adoptive parents. He also told that he was there thanks to the intervention of the owner who had been inadvertently helped. Abah and Mommy were happy to hear this news. They pray for the best for Aline and give positive encouraging tips in Aline. Aline was so passionate about the kindness of her foster parents. Suddenly he remembered his father and mother. May they be happy, even without her.

The next day, early in the morning after morning prayers and tadarus, Aline began his activities. The morning started with cooking. Yeah, Aline's planning to bring supplies to the office. One hour, finished breakfast and lunch. Aline arranged her lunch into a box of supplies and paperbags. Not to forget he also put in his bottle. Put the paparbag next to the bag sling bag is sized enough to carry a mini agenda book, pen, wallet, and HP. Then he had breakfast and took a shower.

Today Aline wears a tosca green shirt with a plaid skirt, and a plain pashmina that matches her top. Aline wears a facial moisturizer so that her face does not dry exposed to AC later, and soft nude colored lipstick that makes her look fresh. Lastly, he wore glasses because Aline actually had problems with his eyes, coupled with his work that would always be in front of the computer, inevitably Aline had to replace his contact lenses with glasses.

After breakfast Aline rushed to order an ojek online. He did not want to be late and gave a bad impression on his first day of work.

Aline arrived at her room fifteen minutes early. Most of the cubicles are still empty. Ms. Mira came while Aline was chatting with some other employees. It was seen that Aline was good at bringing herself with her friends. For a moment, Mira noticed the motion of her new member through the wall of her room, which was made of glass on two sides.

Ahead of the afternoon break, Aline was at Nita's desk, noting some of the directions given by her senior, someone from the HRD handed her an envelope. Aline opened and took out the contents which turned out to be her nametag. Aline complains with the wrong writing of her name, but the astonishing answer she gets.

"Sorry, Ma'am ... Lucy. My name is writing wrong. It should be Aline, not Alien" he explained.

"Different little doang do not need to be too disputed! Teteps can be read 'Alin' really, "he replied lightly.

"But Ma'am ...."

"Yes, Lin. Don't use it but but. Wrong writing is noisier. Anyway, that name fits Lo. Alien, the Substitute Player," he said, just walking away.

Aline just sighed. While Nita who had been next to him just rubbed Aline's back, strengthening. "Please, Lin! Lucy likes to look for a storm. Maklumin. He's doing it because of one of the shareholders in this company."

"Yes, Miss Nita. I didn't think it through. Just the first day already had haters," he said trying to be a little funny.

"You need to remember yes, Lin, wherever you work later, there must be beings like Lucy's rese. So, hold on. His name is new too."

"Yes, Mother. I-i understand. Thank you." Thank you."

The rest of the day he passed by peacefully and smoothly. Tomorrow is the last day Nita works before maternity leave. Aline has recorded tasks, important files and all sorts of things. The rest will continue tomorrow.

Aline's second day was peaceful. No interference from Lucy's rese. However, Aline had already prepared an umbrella before it rained. From today, he always carries a hairpin, a pin in his shirt bag, not to forget he also prepares a black pashmina in a drawer. Then, the briefcase and supplies he always kept in his desk drawer and locked it. Likewise the drinking bottle, afraid if someone later inserts stomach washes. Just in case if he gets bullied.

Furthermore, Aline's days went smoothly without a hitch.