The Complicated Love #2

CL - 03. Papa Tefan

“Jalani like running water, sometimes there is a collision but the water will continue to flow towards the estuary should be.”

The second day enjoyed unemployment. Early in the morning I called my mom, asking if my job was good or not. By lying then I answer yes, let the tail is not long to go anywhere. Mama also reminded me of Tefan, reminding me of the umpteenth time that Tefan already belonged to Karenina.

 

“Dad Mama, I know.”

“Riana dear, Mama does not want you to sacrifice many things just because Tefan. You must be aware of your position. His parents hate our family dear.”

“Dad Ma.” Reply weak.

 

And I began to be careless if I had to hear this over and over again, even though my intentions were good but not necessarily explained a thousand times.

 

“Ma, already yes, I want to take a shower to go to work.” I said, avoiding my mother's wobble along the railroad tracks.

I sat pensively on the bed and Karenina barged in just like that.

“Hayooo...dreaming what? Have a crush on someone again huh?” goda.

“Sotoy. Move aside, I want to take a shower first.”

“Where to?”

“Search for work. Bored at home continue.”

“Well that dong. That's new Rian.”

“Riana.... not Rian, Kare...!!!” I screamed from the bathroom.

“Biarina. Haha.” He replied with a laugh and went out of the room, I heard his footsteps and the sound of the door being closed.

 

Take a shower, breakfast is in order, ready - ready for the office that called me yesterday afternoon. Hopefully received. Come to think - think, think, actually, I don't need to look for a job like this because the papa business has also gone fast and needs people to run it and I'm the only person who deserves it because I'm a child one - only. But how could it be, if my passion was not there. Waste - waste time. In addition to the papa business that needs to be taken care of, actually I have my own land which is a culinary business. But I gave it to my cousin to take care of everything. I just wait for the transfer to come in every month and I believe in him.

Working for me is actually just to get rid of saturation. Living in a rented house was actually not a last resort for me, because papa had bought an apartment but I even preferred to live in a rented house like this. At least by staying here I was always with Nina. If in the apartment all day will be alone, invite Nina to stay in the apartment, she does not want to. He said far from where he worked, besides it was comfortable to be in this rented house. Well, this is where I should be maybe.

I nodded my head to the rhythm of the music while my fingers also tapped on the steering wheel. There was a call coming in, without seeing who I picked it up from.

 

“Halo..!”

“With Mba Riana Larasati?”

“Yes right. Who are ya?” with

“We are from a company that called mbak yesterday to do an interview today, how mba, what can today be done interview?”

“Oh yes, sorry mba. It's me on the road. Five minutes to arrive. Sorry for making a wait.”

“Iya awaited then Mba. Good morning.”

“Oke.”

 

This is one of the diseases that do not disappear from me, too relaxed to enjoy anything, even in the precarious. The advertising company called and I was still driving behind the wheel. Five minutes at most, fifteen minutes until the office. Let see, what will happen when I get to that office. Whether the interview will be conducted or not.

The company again needs a reliable marketing, see my background, I can qualify even though I am not yet reliable in this matter.

Sure enough, fifteen minutes later I reached the company lobby and met the receptionist.

 

“Good morning mba, I was called for an interview today. Can I interview today?”

“Oh, wait a minute ya mba.”

 

The receptionist then calls someone, maybe the boss will do the interview. Not for a minute, the MBA was done and asked me to go straight to the boss room. The receptionist showed me her room and even delivered her to her boss's door.

The door was slowly knocked and the receptionist opened it from the outside.

 

“Sorry sir has interfered, the person has come.”

“Okey, thanks Fit. Get the guy in.”

 

I entered the room as requested. The room is quite spacious, there is a sofa for guests and there is one chair in front of the boss who seems to be busy in front of his laptop.

 

“Good morning Sir.” My speech.

“Good morning. Your name is Riana Larasati?”

“Iya right sir.”

 

Interviews like this are no longer new to me but why this time I was made pounding is not because of this anyway. I tried to calm myself down by being calm and not tense. These gentlemen in front of me have not looked at me at all since the minute I sat in front of him. That's what makes me a little nervous, really blaguant. My complaint is in my heart.

 

“Even for the interview you are almost fifteen minutes late. I really appreciate the time. Even so I will give you a chance, I would like to hear firsthand about your work experience. From the CV you offer it seems you have many hours of flying. Can you explain to me why I should hire you in my company?” Obviously at length.

 

Mad father - father, just this time I did an interview with a boss without seeing my face in the slightest. His man did not take his eyes off the files in front of him. Makes me completely unable to see his whole face, but why is this guy making me nervous like this?

 

“Why silence?” Ask later.

 

Uh yes, I was asked to explain the CV why even daydream like this. Damnit damnit!

I also told a long story, including why I was able to go in and out of the company many times in the span of one year. I heard the father in front of me just cleared his throat and continued his work again. I was so upset with her, actually the intention of interviewing was not.

I was done with my explanation, but the response was silent and then shortly afterwards he raised his face. Like a slow motion, this fellow actually made me lose my heartbeat for a few seconds.

“Mr...???” It was the only thing that came out of my lips that suddenly just mumbled. My whole body was frozen to know who was sitting in front of me.

“What's Riana? You shocked?” Ask.

Obviously the question is ridiculous, who is not surprised. After all these years I finally saw him again and now he's staring at me like he's about to swallow me up. His gaze was so sharp, the hatred did not seem to recede even though many years had passed.

 

“It seems you haven't forgotten me. What was? Papa's business is destroyed, until you have to find work here and there? Your reputation and work performance during this time also I hear very bad. Until we have to move\-move companies. But take it easy, here I will accept you with open arms. Origin of late habits you can do. Because I do not like people who are often late just a little.”

“Remember, that was. Not anymore.” Cut it.

“Dad first..”

“I haven't forgotten everything Riana. You used to be very small, maybe some things you can remember and some other things you have forgotten. Oyah, didn't you used to be so flirtatious to my son? Now he has even grown into a grown man who I believe will be able to make you forget yourself. I know you like it, don't you?”

 

Fired like this, I growled myself. I felt humiliated, my lips quivering and wanting to curse this one father. But anyway this guy is the papa of Tefan and was once a good friend of papa.

 

“I think you've gone too far. This interview doesn't seem to be working, I'm sorry.”

 

I stood up and was about to leave, but this father held me back once more with his last words that made my chest tight and could barely breathe.

 

“Forget Tefan, never see her again. I don't want to deal with a traitor family like your papa. After all, Tefan will never be what \-what to you, like it or not like. I think you quite understand by the word \-my word.”

I also left after hearing a moment of speech from Papa Tefan, quite painful indeed. But what is the pain compared to the great love between us? I swallowed everything that Papa Tefan said without a hint of resentment or hatred. For me whether it's hate or not, revenge or not, it doesn't change how I feel about Tefan.

 

Forget about the job interview, I think this was planned by Papa Tefan from the beginning. It is quite surprising that Papa Tefan is now successful with his advertising efforts, but it is unfortunate that he has never forgotten his hatred for Papa and my family. When I got out of the office, I accidentally broke into a row with Tefan who was about to enter the office. I accidentally bumped into him because ever since I came out of Papa Tefan's room, I still lowered my head. Hiding something that's been sliding free from my eyes since coming out of Papa Tefan's room. Tefan was shocked to see me in his papa's office, I was shocked to see his sudden presence.

 

“Riana..” Shocked away.

“Tefan..” I answered trying to remove the remaining point\-point of water. In order not to arouse Tefan's suspicion which would definitely provoke his anger.

“Kok can you be here?” Ask

“It's okay\-nothing, I happen to have a call from this office. What are you yourself?” Reply origin.

“I'm here to see Pap—

 

Tefan did not continue his words and instead pulled my arm slightly to the corner.

 

“Don't say you've met Papa.” Scratch again.

“Have met.” I answered with my face up and dared not look at Tefan's face.

“But why? Why did you meet Papa? There must be a reason. By the way, Papa didn't hurt you, did he?” Ask again in a quieter voice at the end of his sentence.

“Ngak. Later I'll tell you, you just go in first meet your papa. Maybe you've been waiting for in.”

“I won't go in before I assure you that you're okay\-” He replied with a voice trembling with worry.

“I'm fine\-just Tefan, suer!!! Login gih!”

“Yes, but you won't wait for me here. Or you just wait for me in the car. Please...! I won't be long.”

“OK. Then I go straight to the car first.”

 

I got into the car that was still parked in the company yard, while Tefan had entered the office. Maybe now he's in his dad's room. Whatever reason Tefan came here for being called his papa, I think it has something to do with me.

 

*Hopefully nothing happens what\-what God*.

 

My sigh in my heart and rubbed my face for not being able to imagine what would happen later.

I waited for quite a while, about twenty minutes. It made me worry even more, and then not long after I saw Tefan's face running towards the direction where my car was parked. I saw something wrong with his face, indicating that something was going on. Tefan gave me a code from the outside so I could open the door for him. After opening the car door, Tefan went in and breathed a heavy sigh as he sat beside me.

 

“What's Fan?”

“Papa know about our relationship.” Answer weakly.

“Then?”

“She asked me not to be in touch with you anymore.”

 

I'm silent for a moment. Try to take more breaths and think more clearly.

 

“What is the best you think Fan?”

“Not yet know.”

“We should know Fan.”

“Where are you going?” Ask divert.

“Return. Fan, what should we do?” It's like demanding.

“We don't have to talk about this anymore, just stay the way we used to. So Riana didn't even care about anything. Regarding Papa's talk, don't you think it will even be a burden for you, for me, if we continue to discuss it. From the beginning you already knew how I was with Karenina and how we were. It's not that I'm not assertive in fighting for our relationship Riana, but there are things we should consider before acting. In front of us there will be even greater problems if only we are not careful\-care. There must be a way out, trust me.” Tefan wiped my cheek.

 

Tefan kind of made me realize what kind of consequences would arise when everyone knew how Tefan and I were related. Not only hurt my family, but also hurt my best friend. And it might hurt anyone who has something to do with our relationship. But how can I keep going, while here and there there is pressure. There are times when I will be tired and unable to survive, is that the price I have to pay to be close to the people I love? Again, about a sacrifice.

I kept quiet and didn't respond to all of Tefan's remarks. There was a pause between us before I finally spoke up.

 

“You're right Fan. Now I'd better go home, I'll calm down first. Where are you going?” I was trying to make things normal again like nothing happened.

“This afternoon, I promise you lunch with Nina.” He tried not to make me jealous of his words.

“Be ordinary times Fan. I'm okay\-what kok.” Sindirku and smiled at Tefan to declare that there was nothing to worry about so far.

“I'm sorry Riana.”

“Already.”

 

Tefan kissed me on the forehead before finally getting out of the car. He waved when I was already on the road and prepared to spur gas. I always said that I was fine and every time those words came out my heart kept denying it. Although trying to look okay, in fact not so, I can also fall because of a fragile heart.

What do I need to ask again? Everything is clear, about this complicated relationship no one can answer what it will end like. Walk like flowing water, sometimes there is a collision but the water will continue to flow towards the estuary should be. And that's how I'm supposed to behave, like water.