The Charm of the Betrayed Woman

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“Hi Mel's. I'm so sorry to bother you for the umpteenth time. This is my social media account for a while. If you don't mind, please tell me if there is any campus info. Your number will not be contacted for a while.”

Afa realized that disconnecting communication tools was not a good thing to solve the problem. Sometimes it just takes a moment to take up space. From problems that do not find a way out, from debates that are always deadlocked and from relationships that are not yet clear.

Being a woman is not easy. Want to keep a distance is said to be sok alim, if it is too open it is said to have no self-esteem. Just like this time.

Long before Sam said he liked Afa, everything was fine. They had lunch three or sometimes just the two of them. For example just Afa and Sam or just Afa and Shane. That's not a problem for them. Like a friend without more taste. They laughed together and even relaxed by sitting side by side.

Love sometimes gives distance. The near one is far away and the far one is near. Distance can also foster new love. Like Artha who found Deby or like Shane found Afa.

Who would have thought that he liked Afa? After years of being a friend. Now his love is entangled.

Afa once responded with a rejection, but Sam kept waiting for her. When Afa already belongs to no one, Sam even shackled Aba with the words “Siang with his brother, the same night his sister” as if insulting him.

Therefore, Afa decided to give a distance so that they both understand the meaning of this togetherness. Not just Sam, but Shane too. Let the distance that resuscitates their hearts to know in the Port where they should stop to settle.

That morning Afa went to the workshop using ojeg online. When he came out of the alley of his house, he saw with the tail of his eyes that Sam's car was being driven. But Afa did not care about it by not looking at him blatantly.

The sound of a car horn that invaded Afa's ears. But he still doesn't care.

“Jalan aja Pak fast. Don't mind the car behind.” Afa said to the driver.

Sam did not overtake the motorbike that was being boarded by Afa. But the sound of the horn is very noisy and very disturbing other road users. Until finally Afa arrived at Sam's workshop and gave the helmet he wore to the driver of the ojeg.

“Thank you sir.” Said Afa who then walked towards Pos Satpam.

Sam parked his car first and walked quickly towards Afa.

“Cute me!” said Sam while pulling on Afa's arm very tightly. Afa tried to let go but Sam's energy was very strong.

“Sam!” Call Eric who ran up to the two of them. Eric knows this kind of situation.

“Excuse me Sir.” Said Afa who bowed her head then was about to leave Sam and Eric.

“Where are you going? Come with me now!” Sam said that caught Afa's hand back.

“What the hell is it? Not good if other employees see.” Eric whispered a little.

“Not yet on coming right? Come to my room now!” Said Sam who immediately pulled out the hand of Afa.

“Good Sam! That's not how it works!.” Said Eric who encouraged Sam to let go of his grasp.

“Lo don't need to interfere!” Said Sam whose emotions were mounting.

“Gue can't help but interfere if your attitude is like a girl!” eric shouted, who was also provoked by emotions.

“Sam!” Eric Shouts. Sam did not care about it and continued walking into his room.

“Follow me yes Fa, to the room.” Eric Pinta. Afa just nodded and followed Eric.

Arriving at Eric's room, Eric asks about Afa and Sam's problems. Afa did not answer him because she did not want to discuss personal matters at the office. Eric asked several times about Sam's decision and Sam remained in his stance to dismiss Afa as an intern.

“Nothing if you want to fire me. But I ask not to make a report that does not go to campus. Later I can find a new internship place ko.” Said Afa to Eric.

“Fa, sorry yes. You see my power is not as strong as Sam here.” Eric said he felt bad.

“Not anything bang. Then I'll excuse you. I want to find an internship again.” Said Afa who then resigned and left Eric's room.

There was sadness pushing her tears out. However there was a force to toughen up that held back her tears from falling. There was a sense of disappointment in his chest. There was an anger he wanted to vent. But he is a nobody and can't do anything for now.

Afa ordered an ojeg online to go home again. During the trip he stared at the streets with a blank look. He was confused to find a place to intern where else, while the admission process usually takes at least the fastest time usually is one week.

Arriving in front of the house, Afa went straight into his house. He was greeted by his mother who happened to be cooking in the kitchen at the time.

“Eh, you Fa. Kirain who early in the morning open the door. Ko already home?” ask mother.

“Afa want to find a new intern. You see, in this company it turns out that there are no problems that can be studied.” Afa answered while opening her shoes and socks.

“Oh. Fortunately, you were there for a day. So you can quickly find a new one. Yes, I went back to the kitchen first. Responsibility again cook.” His mother replied, who then went back to the kitchen.

Afa went straight into her room. He was about to prepare a file to find a place to intern back. He was still thinking of finding an internship place where.

“Oke Fa.” A reply from Imel appeared on the screen of Afa's mobile phone.

“Mel, have a recommendation for a place to intern? You see, in my place before it turns out there is nothing I can review.” Afa immediately replied to Imel's message back.

“At my place would you like to? I'll tell my father later. It's still a little girl, but who knows, you might find something. The problem is, I'm out of town. Faris also just entered Monday yesterday tuh.” Reply Imel.

“Bby deh Mel. Later send us the address and name of the company yes!” Reply Afa who feel very happy because there is a new opportunity.

“Serius you want to come here? Far know! If I were all going home.” Answer Imel.

“Serious lah. It's okay for college. I can leave it there.” Reply Afa back.

“Yeah don't have to cost everything. I'm just staying at my house. My room will be the same. Counting healing anyway? You will send the file via email only. Let's not go far here first. If you can get in here, then you come. So no waste of time and fare.” Reply Imel back.

“Wah, thank you so much Mel. You are very helpful to me.” Reply to Afa with great enthusiasm.