Restore Your Smile

Talk of two brothers

For the past two weeks, Andreas Adipratama's heart has been overwhelmed with anxiety. The first week, when he looks forward to the results of a general meeting of shareholders that will determine the eligibility of his nephew to be heir.

At that time, he and Celine were both given final projects before a shareholder meeting. The project was very important to him. If he succeeds with the project along with the failure of the Celine project, then it is certain that he will be recognized by shareholders to be the rightful owner of the company.

At that time he was too confident in the competence of his team who were already accustomed to handling these kinds of projects. Therefore, he focused more on finding a way to tackle Celine so that the Celine project could be guaranteed to fail.

Therein lies his mistake until he does not realize that he has done a recklessness. He did not re-examine the report his secretary typed in before he made a presentation on his latest project.

Just because of the excess of one zero in the calculation section of raw material analysis, all project budget calculations become swollen. And stupidly, he didn't realize that when he was presenting. He was used to seeing zeros lined up in project budget talks, which in general can indeed reach the number of billions of rupiah.

Once the directors questioned the reason the project budget could swell like that, he was confused where the miscalculation lay. And as if it could not be more unlucky, Celine found the error of the location of the single zero.

With such a presentation, where the calculation of the budget so swollen is not because it has been miscalculated from the raw material, the project was rejected completely. The project failed even when it was just the planning stage.

It was a small mistake that was fatal. His reputation and credibility were destroyed in an instant. In addition to the project Celine succeeded brilliantly, the circumstances she expected to run upside down. The shareholders trust Celine more than she does. Of course, in the end it can be ascertained, what kind of decision is produced by the general meeting of shareholders.

Beginning the following week, after Celine was announced to be the rightful heir, she faced a dilemma to enter the office. He was confused how to behave to the nephew he scolded.

Fortunately, the boy suddenly took a leave of absence where no one knew until the deadline. For a while, he was able to breathe a sigh of relief. After all, his position as a senior director could not necessarily be underestimated by people just because his project had failed once. Moreover, everyone knows, he still has a family relationship with the owner of this company.

But today, in the new week, he heard the news that the boy had returned to work. The question came back to him. Anxiety between keeping the ego and thinking about his life in the future.

He knew he was no longer young. If he left the family company, would he be able to achieve success until he reached this stage again? Not to mention his family was used to living a luxurious life. What about his wife if he opts out of the company?

Then, if he stays in this company, is he willing to humble himself to work under the leadership of the boy later? After openly being on the opposing side, even being a rival who is aiming for the same position as Celine? Is the skin thick enough?

Nah! He could not bear such shame. He chose out. To that end, today he tried to face the company leader who is none other than his own brother.

"Lake in!" There was a cry from within as he knocked on the door of the main director's room.

Andreas Adipratama entered the room. While stepping, his eyes looked for the figure of a girl who made him upset since his appearance in this office.

He heaved a sigh of relief when he did not find the figure he wanted to avoid. He hastened his steps to approach the desk where his brother is.

"Leader .." said to the figure of the Brother.

"There's only two of us here. Just be casual and easygoing, Dik, " said Adrian Adipratama responding to his sister's call. His eyes were still tracing the files of the report before him.

Andreas just fell silent. It took courage for him to express his decision.

Since there was no response from the Brother, Adrian Adipratama turned his attention away from the file he was studying. He looked at his sister.

"What's wrong?" tanyakanya.

"I want to resign from the company, Brother, " replied Andreas.

"Reason?"

"I can't face the kid."

"Why? Because you lost against him, even though you cheated a lot behind the scenes?" adrian Adipratama asked with a slanted smile.

At that time, Celine was intending to return to her study. (noted: Celine shared a workspace with her papa, the main director's room - eps 74 ). His steps came to a halt when he saw his uncle talking to his father. Because there was something important to talk about, Celine chose to quietly listen behind the door that was slightly open.

Seeing his brother who was just silent, Adrian Adipratama again continued his sentence. "If you quit this company, what would you do?"

"I've built my own company with the results of my work so far. Indeed, it still lost far from this company. But I'll start focusing there, "Andreas replied.

Adrian Adipratama smiled at his sister's reply. Then he tried to advise His Sister.

"Is it not better to think again? Why do you maintain your self-esteem? What about your wife and child? Your son is studying abroad. It would cost quite a bit, right? Are you sure the company you just built is enough to meet your life needs?"

Andreas was silent again. Those words have appeared in his consideration. If it was just a matter of self-esteem, he could swallow his ego. Trouble .... What about the kid? Can the child make peace with him? Or will the child use his position to suppress him later? He could not imagine himself being played by a boy who was the same age as his son.

As if Brother could read his sister's mind, he then said, "What are you worried about? You're afraid Celine will take revenge on you and avenge your actions if she's already your boss? Fear not! He's not as petty as us, I can guarantee that!"

"My sister, do you know why I support that child to be my successor, even if we are educated in a strong patriarchal culture?" adrian Adipratama.

Hearing the question, Andreas raised his head and looked at his brother. That question never crossed his mind. Now, after the question was asked of him, he was just curious about the answer.

He realized what his brother was doing was a strange thing. They both know, how the character of the girl since childhood and how her brother's attitude treats his daughter all this time. It was unbelievable that her brother, who was of such character, could entrust the company to Celine as the heir.

Seeing the confused face of his sister, Adrian Adipratama again smiled obliquely. "The answer is because I want to take revenge on you."

"Your attitude that stabbed me in the back while I was being treated it hurt my heart, my sister. I feel betrayed. And at that time, it could be that the child I never considered was trying to be a new hope for me. That's where I tried to take that chance. I choose to gamble instead of letting yourself enjoy victory over my heartache.

And it turns out that his victory over you was also a slap for me. The child that I had been throwing away because I thought it was useless, became the child I was proud of. I've been too demeaning, without trying to figure out the advantages. So, it's not just you learning from this incident, brother. I also learn.

Now, the boy needs both of us to support him. He still needs to learn a lot. Other than you, who else should I trust in this company? I'd rather believe in my own brother than anyone else, wouldn't I? After all, this is our family company. Wouldn't it be better if we worked together?

I will never know your heartache that has only been educated as a supporter of the family. I never know what it's like to always be number two. All I ask is the greatness of your heart. Can we not compete? Because I need you, so does Celine." Adrian Adipratama ends his words.

Andreas Adipratama was silent. He can't answer. For the first time her brother expressed his heart to her, and it surprised her a little.

"I'll think about it, "he replied at last.

"Yes .... Think .... I'm waiting for your answer." Mr Adrian Adipratama closed their talks.

Andreas Adipratama immediately bowed in formal salute to his superiors, saying, "I'm sorry ...."

Celine, who realized the conversation was over, immediately hid behind a wall. He did not want his father and uncle to know that he heard their talk. Shortly thereafter, Andre was seen coming out of the room.

He could understand Andre's feelings and he knew for sure that his uncle would be very awkward for him after he was officially recognized as the heir. So, he better pretend not to know this conversation until om Andre can decide for himself in which stronghold he will stand.

Celine is grateful that her papa can represent her feelings well. He also hoped that his uncle would remain in the company and be able to work with him. He wanted everything to end peacefully. This is what he has learned about family.

The family should be the person we trust the most and expect cooperation from, right? The family is a person who will always be able to be reconciled, no matter how severe the hostility that has occurred in it. Didn't they? Do you agree?

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