PLEASE, LOVE ME, WIDOW

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE

"The Zacharias family is the main noble family that is the royal family of the leader of this country first, so their strength cannot be considered trivial, Dika" said Daddy Putra again.

"What does Daddy mean by a noble family" Dika asked as she frowned.

"Indeed not many know, Dika, only we are the elderly who know it very well. Zacharias, also known as King Zach, was the last king to rule the country before he finally agreed to change the form of the kingdom to what it is today. However, he also refused to become the leader of the kingdom, so over time the name of this family as the royal family was increasingly unknown. Dean is a third generation, and they still don't want to get into politics, they prefer the family business" Daddy Putra explained in detail.

"So, they're King Zach's family" hiss Dika with a doubtful voice made daddy Putra astonished to hear it.

"Yes, Dika, what is it, do you doubt my story, or is there anything else you think of" asked daddy Dika who heard Dika speak as if doubting her story.

"No, Dad, I'm not doubting Daddy's story, I'm just surprised to hear this. I think the King Zach family has been removed from this country because of the collapse of their kingdom. I just didn't think they were still around" said Dika immediately briefed the Daddy although the answer didn't fully tell him what was in the young man's heart.

"Hemm, the story of the destruction of the kingdom was deliberately made to cover up the existence of the royal family. Because Zacharias and his son Walt Zacharias want to protect the privacy of his family. They do not want people to constantly pursue the news about their family life. So, that's how opinions are formed in the community from the past until now. But, all the nobles and businessmen who existed at that time very well know the truth" explained daddy Putra again.

Dika just nodded his head understanding the story of the father Son. "Even so, Dad, I'm not just going to give up on Daniel. I will do anything to help him, even if he has to get punished, I will fight for him to get the lightest punishment possible" said Dika again.

"Even if he escapes punishment or he gets a light sentence, I'm not sure the board of commissioners will accept him back. So, I hope you remain the presidir until an unspecified deadline. I entrust my family's company to you, Dika, please save this company. I am very sure that the Zacharias will not remain silent, they will certainly try to destroy Mahardika to dust" said daddy Putra with a heavy voice.

"Dad, I will try with all my abilities, pray that I can solve this problem, Dad" said Dika in a firm voice.

"And forgive us, Dika, forgive Daniel, we put such a heavy burden on you. You should have let go of your hands and left all this behind, but I'm grateful you didn't. Again, forgive us, son" said daddy Putra sincerely.

"Dad, don't say that, if Daddy thinks of me as your son too, then don't even think of it that way. As your son, it is my duty and duty to save this company" said Dika without hesitation who immediately made the lips of the father Putra smile with satisfaction.

When she frowned, looking at the old man's bright face, "Ah, that's what I wanted to hear, so as my son, as my son, you have more rights to be president at PT.Mahardika replace your brother who again lost that memory" said daddy Putra.

Although a satisfied smile appeared on the lips of the father of the Son, but it could not cover the sadness in his eyes.

"Jeez, that's not what I mean, Dad, I'm ....." It dawned on him that he was stuck with his own words.

"Here you go, my son, do your job, solve your brother's problem, daddy wants to go back to the villa to rest. My old brain is lazy to think again, I prefer to see my plants bear fruit and reap the results later" exclaimed daddy Putra in a cheerful voice.

Daddy Putra immediately stood up and began to step out of Dika's room. "But Dad, ..." exclaimed Dika who was ignored by daddy Putra.

“Happy work, Dika, immediately tell Risha to move the presidir label from Daniel's room to this room" exclaimed daddy Putra as he closed the door to Dika's room.

Dika could only gawk at the closed door, he realized that daddy Putra thought now he had declared fully accept the position of president.

Unfinished thinking about the attitude of the father of the Son, the door of the room was immediately knocked from the outside, "Get in" exclaimed Dika, and it appeared that William's lawyer was followed by Risha's secretary who carried a stack of files in his hands.

"Master, .." greeted William's lawyer by lowering his head slightly.

"Don't be so condescending, Will, from now on I ask you to be my assistant, and Risha you continue to carry out your duties as a presidential secretary as usual. There's no other change, and Will, I don't accept rejection. You either remain a corporate lawyer, or if you want to hire other lawyers I think it'll be even better. I don't have time to find another candidate as my assistant" Dika said firmly without accepting objections.

Dika prefers William who will be his friend struggling at this time, because indeed he had known William for a long time. The man who is also indebted to the Mahardika family, will certainly be loyal to the Mahardika family.

"Well if you want it that way, I'm willing, sir" William said. He knew he had no other choice, after all this was a good opportunity for him to learn business.

"What about you Risha, are you willing or will refuse for not working with Daniel anymore" asked Dika to make the beautiful woman surprised.

"Master, I ..." Before Risha continued, Dika cut him off again.

"I know your love is so great for Daniel, Ris, so I wouldn't force you to stick around if it was hard for you" Dika said.

Dika does know that Risha is crazy about Daniel. However, the woman persisted in silence and remained faithful to wait for Daniel without doing any cunning things like other secretaries often do. Risha is happy enough to be with Daniel for as long as they work.

"Sir, my feelings have nothing to do with work, I've been your secretary since the beginning of my work. And if I can be a secretary to Mr. Daniel, it's all because of you asking me to do it. So, if you are now willing to continue to allow me to return to be your secretary, I feel very grateful Master" Risha replied calmly.

Dika was quite amazed by the attitude of the woman, he really can distinguish which feelings and where he must be professional for the job. Dika also knows the background of Risha's life from a poor family. However, since becoming Dika's secretary, Risha and her family's life has become much better.

"Master, I realize who I am Master, what is in my heart is just like the taste that is in the hearts of the other women out there. But for work, I believe I can remain professional, just like all this time. Or did Master doubt my ability" Risha asked back to make Dika quite surprised.

"Of course I don't doubt your abilities, Ris, alright, then you can continue your work as usual. And I'm also asking you to help William, because he's new and I don't have time to teach him, so you help. Now please schedule a meeting with reporters so that we can immediately announce the transfer of power of PT.Mahardika at this time" said Dika with a little nervousness that tickled his heart.

"Okay sir, this is a file that must be signed immediately Sir, I'm sorry" said Risha again with a sweet smile that was able to make the two adam in the room bewitched.

Then the beautiful woman immediately stepped out quietly, but her body movements were enough to make Dika and William stunned to look at her.

"Will, focus ..." hiss Dika who first realized the charm of Risha. I don't know, Dika felt unwilling when William looked at Risha with a gaze so adoring.

"Ehm, you, sorry, I'm sorry, sir" said Dika stammered. The young man tried to calm his heart from the shame of being caught staring at the secretary intensely.

"Yes, already, now you prepare all the documents of proof of handover of the presidency, here is a photo of the activity that we will show to the media. This is one of our first steps to save this company from the rampage of Zacharias. We have to prepare, while they are in the present fretting about Mr. Walt's condition. I'm very sure, whatever will happen will definitely affect the company. Hopefully Mr. Walt's condition can improve, at least it can reduce their grudge on us" said Dika.

Dika knows the power of Zacharias, plus the explanation from Daddy Putra earlier. Well, for years they tried to beat PT. Zacharias, competing in every field. However, they were never able to beat the company, no matter how they tried.

From all of that experience, Dika realized that it was not an easy thing to face PT. Zacharias. Dika did not intend to fight the company, he would only try to resist the anger of the Zacharias family. Being well aware, the power of Mahardika is now being greatly degenerated by Daniel's actions.

In full force alone Mahardika was never able to defeat Zacharias. Especially at a time like this, where there was no Daniel with them. Dika knew very well that this would not be easy, he was just trying to find the gap that had the least impact on losses.

"All the files and all the photos and documents are ready, sir, is there anything else to do" asked William again.

"Now you meet Risha, ask her to check how many projects are going to tender where we have to deal with Zacharias" said Dika.

"I'm sorry, sir, are you planning to back out of all the projects that Zacharias is dealing with, because to my knowledge any tender that Mahardika and Zacharias are facing is always not a small project" William asked again.

"Assistant William you just check how much, in what field and how much it is worth. About what I will do, I will decide later after the data is complete" said Dika who was a little upset because William was too much to talk.

"Ba good sir" said William stammered.

"And one more thing, learn also from Risha about what you should and what you should not do or say" said Dika again made William's assistant silent for a moment.

"Okay sir, I'm sorry" said William's assistant after being choked to hear Dika's words.

"Hemmm" said Dika who had begun to pursue the files that were piled up in front of him.

Although upset, Dika also did not want to be immediately angry at William's assistant, he knew that William's assistant had just learned to be an assistant. While previously he was a lawyer who used to only provide opinions and solutions for his clients. So maybe it is still a habit, so it must be changed slowly.

Not because Dika feels arrogant and does not need input from others. However, there are rules that William's assistant must know when he wants to give his opinion to the president. An assistant should not question anything the president does let alone provide input if not asked.

Especially if in the presence of others, if he did something like that would certainly make his boss feel embarrassed.

An assistant is in charge of carrying out everything that is needed by his superiors, from office problems to personal problems. Whatever his boss ordered, an assistant only had a "Good" answer."

But an assistant must also be prepared to provide input when his opinion is requested by his superior.

Dika has been very sorry for the duties and obligations of an assistant, because he has been an assistant to Daniel for many years. Although he also became CEO in several other companies, but Dika was more concerned with his duties as assistant Daniel. Because Dika always felt his debt of gratitude and life debt to the family of Mahardika will never be avenged completely.

Dika concentration was again disturbed when he heard the door of his room was knocked, "Come in" he said.

Risha stepped into the room quietly, the woman was always able to be calm and professional. Maybe that's why no one knows that he harbors a fondness for Daniel. She was so good at hiding her feelings that no one noticed.

"Sir, I have contacted the media, the press conference will be held later at noon, precisely after lunch" Risha told Dika.

"Well, did William's assistant say what to prepare" asked Dika again.

"I'm sorry, sir, William's assistant didn't say anything about what to prepare for. He just asked me for help on how to be a good assistant" said Risha made Dika sigh for a moment.