Special Journey

Episode 24

No matter how hard I lived in the past, today I will start with a new life.

" bismillah, may Allah be good at my first steps, may Allah be pleased with the decisions I make, if later what is my decision brings mudhorat in my life, help Your servant to return to Your righteous path, however much my love will be for my work, Your pleasure will be my first priority ".

I woke up from my sleep, after I finished my morning prayer I fell asleep, somehow my body felt a little tired today.

Maybe because I was too excited about the engagement of fariz and nisa from yesterday until late at night.

I immediately took a shower and prepared my equipment for work today, yes today is my first day of work, having decided to accept the offer of fariz and joseph.

But instead of working in my profession, I learned to manage financial management, not because I no longer love my profession, only for now I want to try something new.

Doesn't life keep learning?

I don't think there's anything wrong with me learning to be a businessman. The door of the Rizki comes from wherever allah wills.

I'm a little confused, what should I wear? Understandably I am not a person who is too smart in choosing fashion, because I am the type of home child who can be said hobbi just lying in the room while watching my favorite Korean drama.

Ahh whatever, I think good clothes are not a benchmark for being beautiful and classy, the most important thing for me is comfortable and not to blame the rules in Islam, which means it must show the identity of a Muslim.

I reached out to a plain purple robe with a few buttons on its front, not new, just that purple became my favorite color long ago, some of my friends said purple is the color of widows, is it possible that their words are heard by God? I really became a widow. Haha.

I looked at myself in the mirror whose whole body was clearly visible from his reflection.

I exhaled slowly, then tried to apply a little makeup on my face to make it look fresher and again I was not a smart woman to decorate myself.

After all I thought was enough, I started down the stairs one by one towards the lower room, my eyes fixed on the tall body figure on with legs crossed over his one leg, his one, obviously I know that guy.

I slightly lowered my gaze as I walked to approach her.

" assalamualaikum, joseph ". I greeted her.

" Wa waalaikumussalam salam "joseph answered my greeting slightly stammered. He looked at me with a different view than usual.

" you're alone? ". I looked around Yusuf but I did not find any kia with him.

" yes, who do I usually come with? ". Yusuf also glanced left-right, trying to figure out who I was looking for.

" where is kia? ". Continue me.

" ohh you looking for kia turns out? She's gone with Fariz and nisa, she said she's going to the zoo ". Answer yusuf.

" who do you think I'm looking for? Hmmm they go so early? ". Ask her a little wonder.

" morning? The hello.. Madame Affiifah have seen the clock yet? what time is it now? "

" at 7 am ". Answer me without hesitation.

" god.. When you first entered work, you made a mistake ". Joseph shakes his head.

" what mistake did I make ". I do not accept Yusuf's words.

" look back at what time it's been ". Joseph held out a clock on his wrist at me.

" haa? at 9:15 Wib? "

" yes.. No need to be surprised, see the sun already smiling to tease you ".

" impossible, my alarm clock was still at 7 o'clock". I'm sure I didn't see it wrong in the room before coming downstairs.

" later I buy you a new woker clock, let's hunt we're late ". Yusuf pulled the tip of my hijab.

" i don't need a new clock, nor do I intend to replace it ". I followed behind Yusuf.

" why? ". Joseph suddenly stopped in front of me, almost making me hit his body.

" no papa, I still like that wrench ". Answer me, I also stopped my steps.

" is it so valuable?, it is broken and still want to be stored ". Joseph walked back and removed the end of my veil.

" yes, it was my first birthday gift from the haikal mas ". Answer me in a soft voice.

Again Joseph stopped suddenly in front of me, this time I actually hit his body, only to make me take one step back.

" then the woker really must be disposed of immediately, why do you keep the garbage from the trash as well ". Joseph looked at my face with a look of dislike.

" why do you like to stop suddenly? ". My protest to yusuf.

" it's your own fault the road looks down, what are you looking at down there? ".

" ah already is.. Early in the morning, it makes your emotions ". I walked ahead of Joseph.

Suddenly my steps stopped, and I remembered something. I remember not saying goodbye to mother.

" where are you going? ".

" i want to say goodbye to mother first ". Answer me while stepping back into the house.

Once inside the house I found neither father nor mother. Ahh dad must have gone to the office, but where's mom?.

After not finding the mother, Ahir I went back out and saw Yusuf waiting for me in front of the car door with both hands in his pants pocket.

" has? " ask yusuf.

" when you came to see your mother, didn't you? " i decided to ask Joseph, perhaps Joseph saw my mother while she was waiting for me.

" mother goes fariz with nisa and kia ". Yusuf who was in the car.

" O Allah joseph.... Why didn't you tell me from earlier? I've been back and forth nyariin mama, until my sultry ". I was obviously upset by Yusuf's attitude. I got in the car too.

" it's your fault to play alone without asking me ". Joseph started driving the car and died.

" crazy I've been close to you for a long time ". I vented my frustration at Yusuf.

Joseph smiled a little at my words.

" as long as you are not infatuated with me "heard Yusuf's words, I looked at Yusuf with a look of wonder.but I decided to remain silent without returning Joseph's words.

" anyways mother said you'll be down in a moment, the real nearly 2 hours I wait for you below, I'm almost crazy waiting for you ". Now I am the one who smiles to see the face of Yusuf who restrains his annoyance.

" it's only been 2 hours, as long as you don't get crazy about me ". I teased Yusuf back.

Stttt...

" joseph ". I shouted as Yusuf brake suddenly, slamming my body forward. For me to wear seatbelt.

" khoratul afiifah bint Muhammad zein, 2 hours is nothing for me to wait.Even I've been waiting for someone for 6 years, hoping he comes back to me. So don't ever make me wait for you for the third time, don't make me wait any longer, yes I'm crazy, even crazy because a woman ". I think his chest was pounding as Yusuf leaned his body making our distance very close.

I'm in bodo and I don't care about yusuf's curses just now, I can't even digest the words of Yusuf, I don't care how long he's been waiting or whoever the woman is making him wait.

right now I only care about my heart that feels like it will escape because it beats so fast and irregular.

Astagfirullah.. I immediately pushed Yusuf's body away from me. I don't want him to hear my heartbeat.

"astagfirulose.. Yusuf, what are you doing, right?don't make me feel insulted by your attitude, even if I'm a widow, I still have pride and shame ".

I was very angry with Joseph's attitude.

Do I get angry because I feel unappreciated? Or because I'm afraid to fall in love with her?.

I don't know what caused my real anger.

" sorry pardon, I didn't mean to harass you ". Joseph may now feel remorse for his actions.

I ignored Yusuf's apology, I was too busy neutralizing my feelings.

Astagfirullah.. Many times I say Istighfar, I know this is wrong.

Joseph continued his journey.

The atmosphere turned silent, we were just playing with each other's minds.

After arriving at the Cafe, I immediately went down without caring about Yusuf's gaze on me.

"Afiifa ". Joseph called me in a soft voice.

I stopped my steps without looking at Yusuf.

" again I apologize pardon, By Allah I do not mean to demean you, I do not care about your status fah, again please forgive me ".

Joseph approached me. I can feel the regret of Joseph. Whatever is in his mind and heart, I still don't like it.

I left joseph speechless.

But I forgot that today is my first day at work, what should I do? Where's my room?.

I stopped my steps, then looked at Yusuf who was still standing before me.

" where is my room? ". Ask me with a flat look.

Fuck you, Yusuf smiled.

Then Joseph walked ahead of me without answering my question.

Obviously I had no choice but to follow him from behind.

" don't walk behind me, I'm not your boss, learn to start walking beside me ". Joseph walked slowly to align our positions.

" i'll introduce you to the entire staff here, remember you don't be too fierce with them, don't consider them subordinates, because we also need them very much, just think of them as friends ". Yusuf gave me advice before meeting with the staff.

After arriving inside the Cafe, I was confused by the attitude of the staff none of them saluted their boss, I only saw them smiling as soon as I saw Joseph passing by them or coming face to face with them.

This is very different from what I see on TV or in novels. How the subordinates are so crazy to want to pay respect to the boss or the term now CEO.

" morin, come to my room for a moment ". Yusuf commanded with a slight smile.

" well sir ". Morin walked beside me, following me and Joseph.

'this is the name of Morin, masyaallah beautiful, just deserve yusuf seduced '. I tried to make a good impression on Morin in this first meeting. I glanced at Morin beside me, which man was not tempted by morin, she was beautiful and fashionable, she was dressed a little mini like secretaries in my shadow.

Arriving in a room, like the room of Joseph.

" sitting ". Yusuf's orders to me.

I sat down without any intention of protesting.

" morin, this is an affiifa, he will be your partner, and will help my work and also he will replace me when I am not here ".

Ahir yusuf introduced me to Morin.

" well sir, welcome to join ma'am afiifah, I'm morin, if need be anything mom can order me or tell me ". Morin reached out his hand to shake hands with me.

" it is nice to meet you morin, I am sorry, please guide her morin, please rebuke me, if later I make a mistake ". We also smile at each other.

" yes you can get out morin. "

Morin left me and Joseph.

" that's your workplace ". Joseph pointed to the table in the corner of this room.

I approached the table that Yusuf meant.

" are you serious? ". Ask me

" why? Any problem with the table? Or his chair? ". Joseph asked back, twirling his swaying chair.

" it's not a matter of the same chair or table, it's just, should we one room? ".

" why? I and Maya used to be a space, and that's not a problem ". Reply Yusuf.

" but is it worth it for men and women to live in one room like this? ".

I express my heart.

" are you afraid that I'll do something to you? ". Joseph is now walking towards me.

" i'm still sane, where I might dare to be indecent or harass you ". Yusuf pulled the curtain behind my desk.

" now see, if you are afraid, you can open this closing curtain as wide as you want ".

Yusuf.

I just smiled feeling bad.

But to be honest, however, I remain uncomfortable together in a room with a man who understands me.

" yes already, you today just get acquainted with the staff below, you can ask the same morin about your work. I'll go to college first, I'll take you home ". Joseph walked out, and left me.

I saw Joseph's body disappearing. Although he looks indifferent to his staff, but he looks authoritative.