PASUTRI (On Love & Happiness)

CHAPTER 48

Zahra kept thinking about what Faza told her the other day. His thinking was even impacting on his focus while working so that Zahra to break a few glasses containing drinks orders customers are carrying.

It succeeded in provoking the anger of Santoso who felt aggrieved because his restaurant cutlery was broken by Zahra.

“You deliberately want to make me lose Zahra?”

Zahra who bowed her head just kept quiet. Zahra was a little daydreaming and unfocused so her feet tripped over the legs of the chair which made the tray she was carrying fall.

“You're tired of working here huh?!” Santoso Tegas.

This time Santoso did not care anymore about the status of Zahra who is a friend of Tina. Zahra had already proven sloppy at work and Santoso saw it for himself with both eyes.

Zahra shook her head. Her tears fell down upon hearing Santoso's snapping. Zahra never got bored working at the restaurant. Zahra admitted she was reckless this time. Zahra continued to think about the problem which ultimately affected his work badly.

“Sorry sir. I'll change the broken glass. But please don't fire me.” Zahra said with a trembling voice. Zahra is still not willing to lose that job.

Santoso smiled cynically. Suddenly Santoso felt he had a gap to insult Faza, Zahra's husband.

“Isn't your husband Zahra's manager? How much salary does he get every month until you are so unwilling to quit this job?”

Hearing Santoso allude to Faza, Zahra straightened her head. Zahra rubbed the tears that drenched her cheeks, staring dazedly at Santoso who arrived concerning linking Zahra's mistakes with work and even Faza's salary every month.

“Is your husband's salary not enough to finance all your daily needs until you have to help make money?”

Zahra narrowed both her eyes. Santoso was insulting her husband and Zahra was very objected to it.

“What does father mean?” Zahra asked with both hands clenched started to get emotional.

“Why? You mind what I'm saying? Or maybe your husband can't meet your needs Zahra? Both born and inner.”

Santoso smiled cynically looking at Zahra who was beginning to be overwhelmed by emotions.

Not accepting what Santoso said, Zahra got up from her seat. His gaze was so sharp that it led to Santoso who was so relaxed after throwing such baseless insults.

“Pak Santos. Our problem is only because the glass broke. Please do not take my husband's name to insult him because I will not be able to accept it. I respect my father as my boss. But on top of that I have much more respect for my husband as my leader and protector. So from now on I resign from this restaurant. You don't have to be tired of firing me. Thanks though. I excuse.”

Zahra just passed by after saying her. The insults thrown by Santoso made the brave mentality of Zahra rise up just like that. Zahra will not let anyone insult her husband including Santoso.

Meanwhile Santoso fell silent after Zahra passed. Zahra's reaction was right beyond Santoso's expectations. Santoso thought that Zahra was a weak and oppressed woman. But it turns out Zahra can be so brave to defend Faza in front of him.

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“She's angry again yes same you Ra?”

Zahra did not answer. Zahra took a quick step regardless of Tina continuing to follow from behind her towards the dressing room.

“Zahra, I'm talking to you again.” Tegur Tina was upset because Zahra kept quiet and did not kill her at all.

Zahra sighed. Zahra then turned her body towards Tina who rebuked her not receiving it with her residence.

“I resigned from this restaurant. Mr. Santoso has insulted my husband and I cannot accept it.” Zahra replied with a face full of annoyance.

“What?” Tina muttered in disbelief.

“But, I changed clothes first.”

Zahra went into the dressing room leaving Tina still unable to believe what Zahra was saying.

After Zahra changed the waitrees uniform with her own clothes, Tina immediately invited Zahra to speak together at the park that used to be their place together. Tina did not care even though she left while working hours were in progress. Tina also does not care if Santoso gets angry and dismisses him. Zahra also resigned. So thought Tina.

“Why did Santoso sir insult your Faza mas?” Tina asked curiously.

Zahra clucked then sucked the fruit juice previously bought by Tina as their friend chatted.

“Nknow. I also do not understand why he arrived to insult Mas Faza. Though the broken glass.”

Tina sighed. Now Tina was more and more convinced by her thoughts about Santoso all along. Santoso harbored a sense of silence on Zahra.

“He humbled my husband Tin. He said Faza's salary couldn't meet my needs. Even he also insulted Mas Faza to spread between the birth and inner. I can't just shut up dong. My husband's money is plenty too. He thinks he's got a lot of money. You old fucking jackfruit.”

Tina understood Zahra's feelings. Anyone would not be willing if the person he loved so much was insulted for no apparent reason.

“Then I will quit this job. I also don't want to have a rich songong boss Santoso that.”

Zahra looked quickly.

“You want to stop too? But this is my problem, Tin... Finding a job is hard.”

Tina smiled. Slowly Tina patted Zahra on the shoulder.

“I can find another job. Just relax.” Tina Smile.

Zahra looked at Tina softly. Because of Tina's carelessness to participate resigned from her job.

“Now you can tell me what's bothering you until you're not focused on working.”

Zahra took a deep breath and exhaled violently. Faza's remarks last night about her mother-in-law alluding to the pregnancy left Zahra's mind a little out of focus working today.

Zahra then shook her head slowly. Zahra thought not all the problems and Faza could tell Tina. It's not good for him alone.

“Still because of that shoe?” Guess Tina made Zahra look back at her.

Zahra smiled faintly. Zahra did not want to lie so chose to be quiet.

“I am still thinking about surprises for my mother-in-law.” Zahra.

Tina clucked. Tina could not say what. Zahra's troubles haven't been passed by Tina in any phase of her life.

“I have no in-laws and I don't know what to suggest to you Ra. But I'm sure God is always with people who are patient and not lazy to try.”

Zahra laughed softly and nodded her head in agreement with what Tina said.