
On the third night outside the city, Ardian had no time to contact his wife. He started not focusing. Repeatedly commemorated by Mr. Randi for carrying documents. "Why are you, Ardian? You don't seem focused from that moment. You have twice been wrong to bring the file. Fortunately, there was still a chance to take it. What if it's time and you make the same mistake?" Mr. Randi repeatedly took a deep breath because of Ardian's actions. "What are you thinking?" Finally the question came out because of the look on Ardian's anxious face that could not be hidden.
Ardian raised his face. Feeling guilty seeing the look on his boss's face for his own mistakes. "T. nothing, sir. I'm sorry I can't work well."
"Did something happen to your wife?" The question was suddenly thrown from Mr. Randi's mouth. It turns out that the loss of a wife during childbirth leaves a very deep trauma and guilt. His hand slightly gripped Ardian's shoulder.
Ardian was stunned to hear Mr. Randi's question. Until now he has not contacted his wife because of the busyness that has no end. He only told Chayra when he got to the hotel. "A. I. I haven't contacted him, sir." Ardian blinked and still looked at Mr. Randi in confusion. Why did he feel that his boss could read his messed-up mind at the thought of Chayra.
"Finish this event, call your wife immediately. I don't want anyone to feel the regret I feel right now."
Ardian nodded obediently. His consciousness recovered as Dodit patted him on the shoulder from behind. "We're going into the meeting room now. You have to control the situation of your heart. Don't make any more mistakes. We're almost to the final. Don't let it be because of a small mistake, investors to doubt our ability."
Ardian smiled as he nodded. "A. I will try to give my best. I'm sorry I was negligent in my duties. I'll try to concentrate."
"Yes, you should be able to prove to Mr. Sucipto if you can be relied upon. Who knows next year you will rise in the position of Mr. Randi."
"Eh," Ardian instead gasped at Dodit's words. "The height of his dreams, Dit. That position was too high for a kid yesterday afternoon like me." Ardian laughed.
"Nothing is impossible. Moreover, Mr. Sucipto is one of the shareholders, right? I think I was wrong to talk. Isn't that stock already in your name? You should not be tired of working as a GM assistant. Your position is actually already above Mr. Randi."
"Where is it." Ardian smiled wrongly. "Ah, I think I will resign immediately once elected as GM. I'm afraid there's no time for family. Look at Mr. Randi now. He seems to be dividing his time between family and work. He often looks frustrated when his work is really solid. He has two assistants, you and I. But still he looks troubled. Ah, let's go in. This is the last day.." Ardian clenched his hand. Though in the heart wants to feel to lay down the body to relieve fatigue. Discussing the stock issue made it unpleasant. I don't think he should be a GM Assistant. But, he hurriedly brushed off that thought. Work experience is necessary, not the abundance of inner possession.
That night, Ardian returned to his hotel room after twelvepm. The condition of the eyes that are semi-conscious makes it immediately collapsed on the bed. Had promised to contact his wife after the meeting, but circumstances were really not supportive. As soon as the event closed, Ardian immediately told Mr. Randi to return to the hotel because of his unhealthy condition.
Ardian woke up at four in the morning. He rubbed his eyes which were still sleepy. But, he has not prayed Isha. There is still half an hour before dawn. Ardian got up while taking a deep breath. This job really drains his energy.
After establishing the prayer, Ardian opened the Qur'an, read some sheets and stopped after hearing the adhan Fajr reverberate. He decided to contact his wife after the Fajr prayer.
Ardian grabbed a cell phone he hadn't turned on since last night. Just turn on, a series of incoming message notifications repeatedly entered.
Assalamualaikum, Mas...
How are you, Mas. Why is there no news? The second message is from the same person.
Why can't your phone be contacted, Mom?
As busy as it is, there is no time to reply to messages. I miss..
Answer if it is not busy lagiaql...
Ardian smiled reading the last message from his wife. "I miss you too, dear." His hands were busy replying to the message. But, he deleted the message and chose to make the call.
Three times tried to make a call but there was no answer. Ardian's feelings began to unsettle. It is not usual that his wife does not answer any busy calls. Finally, Ardian tried to contact Bian.
"Assalamualaikum.." Ardian's smile immediately expands as it is connected.
"Wa'alaikumsalam.. What's the matter, sister, tumben called me this early?"
"Eh, this child does not use any trite bases. Ask cake, you're either healthy or not here."
"Ngapain, it's definitely Kak Ardian healthy right, so can contact me."
Ardian took a deep breath. "Why are you so ketus gini anyway, same brother?"
"Use all the pleasantries. Brother said he wanted to call me."
"Where are you brother, why aren't you answering my phone?" Finally Ardian relented because Bian sounded not in the mood to mince words.
"There's in the kitchen again help me cook. I'm learning so I can't be bothered for too long. There's a test reading the book of bald later in the afternoon. Sorry can't help much."
Ardian smiled. His brother-in-law often uses terms that sometimes he does not understand the meaning. "What do you mean by bald book?"
"Ye, brother. The book of the bald does not know. Don't escape being Kiyai's ghost if this is the story."
"Hmmm.. Try the late Father is still there, Brother must be told to read the book of bald as a dowry."
"I don't understand what you mean by the shaved book?"
"We're bald it's a book written without lines. Brother Ardian won't be able to read it because you don't like learning Nahwu."
Ardian was silent for a while before answering his sister's words. "Yes... My brother is weak at that. You can ask for a minute's help." Switching the conversation might be better Ardian thought.
"What?"
"Can you give the phone to your brother for a minute, Ardian sister would like to say."
"Sir Ayra. her husband wants to say this.." Suddenly Bian shouted.
"Eh, Dek. Why wear all yelling events. Why don't you come and give me the phone all right."
"I'm in front of him too."
"Why do you need to scream?"
"Sister Ayra likes long when softened. Meningan use a loud voice so fast loading."
Ardian sighed. "It's okay, the important thing is that you want to help Brother."
"Assalamualaikum, Ma.. Oh Allah, where have you been until there is no news at all. I didn't think anything of it because you really couldn't be contacted. I was hesitant to send a message last night. But, driven by the feeling of longing, I finally ventured to send a message."
Ardian just smiled hearing his wife's long speech. "I'm sorry, honey," only that word came out to answer his wife's long line of words.
"Where are you going, Mom?" The wife still needs an explanation.
"I'm really busy, honey. Last night I was planning to open my phone. But, I fell asleep. Isya prayer was fitting to come at dawn."
"Hhmmm...where are the words of Mas Ardian before leaving who said that he would not be able to sleep if he did not hug me?" It turns out that the wife is still in the mode of heartache because it is not being told.
"I fell asleep because of the tiredness, honey. Bayangin aja, start meeting at nine and continue until twelve. There's still a closing ceremony with drinks last night, ta.." Ardian hasn't finished talking, Chayra's cut.
"Keep you'll have a drink, Mas?!" Chayra's eyes glared waiting for her husband's answer.
"You are, Chay. I haven't finished the story already playing cut. No, I will not dare to touch the drink. Randi and Dodit refused. Randi gave a very wise answer. You wanna hear?"
Silent..
No response from his wife. But, Ardian believes that his wife is waiting for the continuation of the story. "Sir Randi said, We are not devout Muslims, but we still know the limits. Eh, his words even had a big effect and made many people aware."
There was still no response from his wife. Long wait and no sound. "Chay, Chay.. You're still there, right?"
"Buck...."
"Eh, yeah, honey what's wrong?"
"Video call yes.I want to see you. But, wait a minute I'm going to take my phone in the room. Bian is very stingy, use the event pull the phone everything from my ears."
"Oh, yes, dear. I'm waiting for you. A spiel yes.."
Chayra finally handed back Bian's phone. His sister's face looked completely salty. Bian was indeed studying, which was why he was feeling disturbed.
After using his phone, Ardian and Chayra miss each other. It didn't feel like they were making video calls until seven in the morning. This call turned out to be a longing remedy that has been detained since the last few days.
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