Fugitive Woman

The Ambitious called Kinanti

Kinanti is not the child of people. He also had no connections with those of high rank. Kinanti was just a hard worker who desperately pursued her goal of becoming a successful person. His intention is only one, so that both parents can live a good life. So that his siblings can attend school properly. That'sallthatis. No more and no less.

Therefore, when he managed to get a job at PT. Bara Kahuripan, one of the mining companies that are classified as bona fide, Kinanti is really happy not to be confused. He wondered, maybe his dream to raise his family degree could soon be realized.

Despite having to start everything from the very bottom, Kinanti never wavered. There is only the word dedication and determination in the dictionary of his life. Therefore, nothing was quite exhausting for Kinanti. The difficulty of the world of work is nothing compared to the difficulty of living as a poor person. Something that I have lived all my life. And Kinanti promised herself, not going to let go of her dreams easily.

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"Mak Kinanti." Call a woman near a busy working Kinanti.

Kinanti let go next to her earphone and answered her.

"Yes, why Bella?" Ask Kinanti to the woman named Bella.

Bella is the secretary of the division where Kinanti works. Finance and Marketing Division.

"Pak Bagas called Mbak into his room." Bella continued with a smile.

"Oh, okay. Thank you, Bella." Answer Kinanti while rushing to her feet.

Kinanti excitedly stepped her feet towards the room of her division head. Of course Kinanti was excited. Kinanti believes this is all definitely related to his promotion to be appointed as team leader. Kinanti has lately been working very hard to get that position. Day to night, not even infrequently Kinti overtime 4 days a week to reach his target. After all as Kinanti he never made mistakes at work. So Kinanti was fully convinced this call was definitely about his promotion.

Kinanti knocked on the door of Mr. Bagas' room. Not long after, there was the voice of Mr. Bagas who invited Kinanti to enter. Kinanti then opened the door of the room and smiled at Mr. Bagas. The 50-year-old man replied with a smile.

"Please sit down, Kinanti." Said Mr. Bagas inviting Kinanti to sit in front of him.

Kinanti was firmly seated in front of her superior. A smile fell on his lips as if he believed in his premonition. Mr. Bagas just smiled looking at the excited looking Kinanti.

"It seems you already know yes why I called you here?" Ask Mr. Bagas kindly.

Kinanti nodded excitedly. It was actually not the only thing that made him confident with his promotion. But a few days ago, Mr. Bagas directly congratulated him which although not explained for what.

"Congratulations, Kinanti. You will soon hear good news." Said Mr. Bagas that day.

Quintessentially not a person who is overconfident. But who the hell is not confident if you have heard such a remark from his boss directly?

"Yes, like your gut feeling. Indeed I called you here to talk about your promotion." Said Mr. Bagas.

Kinanti listened to him carefully.

"As far as your promotion is concerned, I have reviewed it well. Your targets this month are all fulfilled and your team's progress is progressing very rapidly." Obviously Mr. Bagas while looking through the Kinanti report file.

Kinanti listened solemnly while occasionally nodding. I can't wait for the good news anymore.

"But I'm sorry, Kinanti." Said Mr. Bagas. He paused for a moment, hesitating to continue his words.

Hearing that apology, Kinanti's heart would sag from her ribs. Why did Mr Bagas have to apologize? Kinanti nervous. He was worried that his promotion was failing and that his family who had been waiting for this good news would definitely be disappointed. It seems that Kinanti was unable to hear the continuation of Mr. Bagas' words.

"Sorry why, sir?" Ask Kinanti curiously.

"I'm sorry I couldn't promote you as team leader. Not because of your performance because your performance is very good. But because there is a senior queue before you that should have to rise first than you. These guys have a longer tenure than you, so it feels unfair that I give you a promotion first." Continue Mr. Bagas.

Kinanti. He could not say anything because this never existed in his scenario. His hopes had soared as high as the sky because he was sure to get the promotion. But it turns out reality has to throw him back to the ground. Affirming his position that it was not that easy for Kinanti to fly with stronger wings.

Actually, Kinanti was no longer eager to listen to Mr. Bagas' offer. But as a good subordinate, of course, Kinanti had to keep her ears even though her heart was disappointed to death.

"What offer, sir?" Ask Kinanti.

"I'd like to move you to become Secretary Director. I think you'd be better suited to be there. Surely you won't have the chance to appear as a leader, but I don't think it's a bad thing for a woman to be a secretary, do you?" Answer Mr. Bagas.

Hearing the offer, it felt like Kinanti was eager to reject it outright. For the reason Kinanti is eyeing the position as Team Leader not only will it give him the opportunity to show off, but a Team Leader often gets a considerable incentive if his team successfully meets the target. Especially if it's not about the material?

Meanwhile, being a Secretary is indeed a stable and comfortable job for a woman. But Kinanti dislikes boring monotonous work. It would be a bit of chest-stifling for Kinanti if she had to be tied to her desk all day.

"If you are still in doubt, you can consider it first at home. Maybe you can discuss it with your parents first. Later if you can decide, you can meet me, yes." Mr. Bagas said as if capturing doubt from the look on Kinanti's face.

Kinanti nodded and resigned to retreat from before her superior.

"Good, Sir. Then I say yes, sir." Said Kinanti while resigning himself from Mr. Bagas' room.

Mr. Bagas smiled as he gestured to allow Kinanti to leave his room.

Kinanti walked back to her desk in a doldrums. The promotion that he has been craving for now is just a dream. He failed to get it just because of ridiculous seniority. And Kinanti was instead offered that monotonous job. Truly in a dilemma position. It may be true said Mr. Bagas, it is better if he discusses this matter with his parents.

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Kinanti sat at the dinner table with her father and mother. His eyes looked at the ceiling as if thinking of how he should say it to his parents. Sir, ma'am, Kinanti failed to step up? Is it better like that? Kinanti was confused as to how because she was afraid that her parents who had hoped so much would feel disappointed.

Kinanti looked around her house. This house has become much better than when he was a child. All because of the hard work of Kinanti and her father. Roofs that were once only from asbestos and often leaked, can now be replaced with tile. His mother did not have to worry if the rain came. The wall, which was originally only from brick, has been replaced with strong concrete so that even though the wind blows hard, the house will be safe.

The furniture in his house was also replaced one by one by setting aside his salary every month. Therefore, Kinanti should not lose her job in the least.

"What do you want to say, son?" Asked his father to see a worried looking Kinanti.

Kinanti doubt and bewildered should start how. But in the end both parents are also obliged to know, right?

"Win' off the job, sir, ma'am." Answer the lethargic Kinanti.

The look on his mother and father's faces looked disappointed and Kinanti knew it well. But they tried to smile so that his eldest daughter did not feel sad.

"Yes already, it's okay. There will be another chance, right?" His mother said to calm Kinanti.

"Yes, Mom. But actually Kinanti was offered another position, ma'am. Just confused Kinanti should accept it or not."Kinanti.

"What position, son?" Ask his father later.

"Secretary Director, sir." Answer the lethargic Kinanti.

"Son, in fact Father and Mother do not really understand about things like this. You will know your father just graduated from High School and this mother is only a graduate of Junior High School. But while it can give you a better life, I think you should take it, son." Answer Mother.

Kinanti mangosteen heard it. Maybe her mother's answer is correct. To hell with passion and ambition. For now Kinanti must make a lot of money first so that her family can live a good and comfortable life. Kinanti also steadied her heart to accept the job offer.

And starting tomorrow, Kinanti's new day as a Secretary Director will begin.