Dying While Dreaming
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Claire stood in front of the glass wall of her study. His eyes looked far away exactly towards the garden that Sari told him there was a waiter. But the yellow-skinned woman did not think about what Sari said in the canteen. He was thinking about his steps getting closer to meeting his biological father. How will the meeting happen? Does his father still recognize him? Will they both cry? There were a lot of questions in Claire's mind about it. Then he remembered with a check of Rp500 million earlier.
“Rp500 million. I should be able to get that money, no matter what. This task must be completed perfectly,” said Claire softly with eyes that still staring deep into the park.
The sound of the notification from his phone was heard. Claire immediately went to check her phone located on the table.
“Email from sir Toni. Okay I'll check now,” he said as he turned on his phone screen and rushed to turn on the laptop located above his desk.
Claire looks serious. His eyes focused on that heart-red laptop screen. He read an email from his boss, Toni. There is a file in pdf format. Claire opened the pdf slides one by one.
Face of the company, as the title of the file. Seen the name of his new client company, Hotel Banyu Langit. Claire was stunned, as if she had heard the name of the hotel before. But I don't know when, where, or from whom he heard it. Some photos of the hotel looking outside and inside left Claire confused. Hotels that have architecture so interesting, why deserted visitors. Claire noticed there was a mix of cultural architecture
Indonesia, such as Java, Batak, Bali, and one ornament that makes Claire squinted her eyes. He enlarged that part of the photo.
“Dream catchers. This ornament is somewhat not connected with the architecture. But maybe because of dozens of dream catchers, this hotel is so quiet right. Maybe the hotel owner did like this decoration this time. The overall architecture is cool. Facilities are okay too. I want to stay here. But why empty visitors ya?” claire said, a little surprised. “Oh expensive what yes?” said Claire.
Dream catcher is a catcher hangers or antidote to the nightmare of the Indian Tribe which is a native American. It is believed to be able to catch the nightmare of the homeowner. That nightmare will not come true.
Claire tried to find a slide about the price of renting a room at the hotel.
“Rp300thousand for standard room. This is cheap for a hotel that looks like this. The extra large room is only Rp1 million with two bedrooms in it. This room can make one family. Very cheap anyway. How did I just know there is a cheap hotel like this,” Claire said.
“What is the less good service huh? So that person if you've ever stayed there, so don't want to come again. Because even if the price is cheap but the service is not okay, people will also think many times to make
nginap. The hotel should be able to provide complete comfort. Service is number one for hospitality
business. I became more curious,” Claire said while continuing to read the profile of the prospective client.
Toni's Room
The glass door of Toni's office was knocked on by a woman named Siska. He is a public consultant at the company. You could say, she was Claire's senior.
“By login?” siska asked Toni from behind the door.
“Come in,” Toni said.
Siska went inside. The white woman and the woman was sitting in front of Toni.
“Today Claire's birthday girl. There was a notification from last year's memory on my facebook. No celebration,” asked Siska to Toni.
“Claire's birthday today? I forgot. Understand there are many cases lately right,” said Toni while continuing to stare at the screen of her laptop.
“So, you don't give me any surprises with him?” ask Siska.
“Udah,” says Toni.
“Udah? But you said forget today his birthday,” asked Siska.
“Mas forgot. This morning I gave him a surprise Rp500 million. Later lunch mas will say to him directly and invite lunch only all of you. You come yes,” Toni said.
“Rp500 million. That much money what is not excessive?” ask Siska.
“Ya is not excessive. That's payment for her hard work later,” Toni said.
“Later? What project did you give him? Don't tell me the case of Banyu Langit Hotel you love him? You promised it to me,”, said Siska.
“Iya. The case was love to him,” Toni said.
“Mas Toni, you are outrageous!" siska said a little angry.
“Sssst, relax. I also don't want to lose that much money. This case is worth Rp2.5 billion. Of that total, 10 percent had already entered my pocket as commission. Rp1 billion, office profits and inviolability. Rp500 million for Claire and the rest to prepare for the handling of this case. Such as the cost of the plane, food, shelter, and other necessities during Claire's there. But the Rp500 million I promised Claire won't be Claire's. Yeah, maybe he'll get a few percent. Because I'm gonna make him give up after he reports the analysis on this case. You know, Claire was very detailed in analyzing the problem. So you just calm down, everything is set,” Toni explained to Siska whose face had been pouting.
“Negak mas. I'm more senior. Should be a billion-worth project leave it to the more experienced,” says
Toni stood up and held onto Siska's shoulder, then took her to her feet.
"Sir Ridwan asked Claire. I can't do anything2" said Toni.
"Sir Ridwan?" said Siska.
“Iya. But you are calm, baby. Make sure the money won't be owned by Claire. The money will be ours. While waiting for Claire's analysis, you can do another case. So you can get more money right,” said Toni while full the right cheek siska.
“You are sure your plan will work?” ask Siska.
“Yakinu. A thousand percent sure. I'm boss. I control everything. If I say stop, then he should stop,” Toni said.
“OK. I go out first,” Siska said.
“Iya,” says Toni.
Such is. Siska and Toni are secretly in a dark relationship. It was dark because Siska already had a husband. 5
the year he married his household was blessed with a pair of twins. Both children are guarded by baby sitters and monitored by the husband. On the other hand, her husband's income as an office stationery trader is considered Siska not enough to meet his needs. Though at the beginning of the marriage, Siska promised to be loyal to her husband in a state of joy and sorrow. While with Toni who is single, Siska is so spoiled. Whatever Siska asks is always fulfilled.
Siska came out of Toni's room. At the same time, Claire also walked out of her room and made an announcement. Looking at Siska from a distance, he smiled.
“Halo everyone. Attention a minute!” claire said a little yell to all the employees in the office.
“Later noon, I'll treat you all to a meal at a new restaurant. My birthday today,” Claire said in a cheerful tone.
“Wah, fun to treat mbak Claire. Mpa happy birthday yes,” said Jack who suddenly cheered.
“Huh, Jack, Jack. There was a treaty, quickly right. But if we ask for coffee, longaaa really come,” said Sani, employee of the finance department.
“Ya his name is susteki mas. Time denied, hehehe. Can I come with mbak?” ask Jack.
“Bby, can. Everything in this office I treat,” Claire said.
Claire looked towards Siska who was still standing in front of Toni's room.
“Mbak Siska is coming too. The restaurant is not far from the office,” take Claire.
“OK, later I come,” said Siska flat and then gawk away.
Dila, the HRD officer approached Claire.
“Mbak, sorry yes we forgot my birthday. Last year we stayed here. Even the same surprise. But this year we don't even remember. Though mbak Claire is very good with all of us,” to Dila on Claire.
“Nothing Dila. This year replace me who love surprises with all of you,” reply Claire smiled widely.
“Oh friends, how will we all join together to buy Claire's birthday cake?” ask Dila to the other staff.
“OK Dil, I agree,” said Sani who was also told by other employees who agreed with Dila's proposal.
“You are many yes. Though no need to bother so loh,” said Claire blushed.
“Ya I have been to the room of Mr. Toni first yes. I want to tell you this news,” Claire said.
After Claire's death, the room was still boisterous because Dila tried to quote a joint venture to buy Claire's birthday cake.
There were 20 employees in the office. The number includes several junior public consultants, 2 office boy people, and 2 security people. Incidentally Tarumanegara Public Consulting office located on the 3rd floor is one building with several other companies.
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