The Enchantment of the Secretary

Part 4 - How Confused Should It Be?

Alex is currently raging in his own mind. He was amazed why his father made this request suddenly, whether he should make it happen. Alex is not sure he will be able to marry someone, in a condition of the heart that is still injured. Wounds that have not healed completely, because Alex is typical of people who are hard 'move on'. I don't know when he can heal his heart, and I don't know when he will continue like this. Sometimes he is confused himself.

'why do you want me to get married anytime soon, who should I marry?' inner Alex voiced.

"Alex!?", call Alden to Alex who was still silent did not answer his question since then.

"Yes Pah." replied Alex as he looked into his father's bead.

"Father wants to see you marry Alex, before papah leaves this world. Papah wants to have a son-in-law, a good daughter-in-law who can accompany you Alex" Alden told his son that he hoped his eldest son could realize his wish.

Alex looked at the face of his father, looking very thin, wrinkles that had begun to appear even a little but did not eliminate the impression of authority of the father Alden Alfaraz Rudwig. Because his father's good looks are still attached, even though his face has been seen pias. Father and son are like a betel in two, all the same. Alex inherited all the good looks and prestige of his father.

Alex caught the grief in his father's bead, and was waiting for an answer from him. Looks like his father really meant it - really with that one wish, Alex was a little confused. How he had to find the woman he wanted to marry, even more so in a short time. Alex does not want to marry just - just, without any basis of introduction, origin, especially without love. Alex is a little frustrated with this. But Alex does not show his feelings that are in a state of turmoil, Alex remains flat not showing any expression.

"Bah, Alex might get married later. But not now. Alex has no lover, and for now there is no woman who is close to me!", replied Alex at last. His words were honest, yes indeed right now he was not interested in who else, since he was hurt by Ellea.

"Try getting to know the woman out there Alex, Papah won't be fighting over caste or anything. If you get an ordinary woman papah will not forbid you. The important thing is that women are kind, and love you sincerely. Courteous to parents, and loving to the family. It's time you married Alex, you're not young anymore. And papah does not know until when the age of papah can live. Because your mother was from ordinary people, but she was kind and loyal to Papah. His kind heart made him more dear to God, and left us first" Alden said wide.

"It's not that easy a reward." Alex rubbed his face.

"Finding a life partner is not that easy a reward, especially one that is like a mama. It seems like 1 in 1000 women reward, it's hard to find a woman who can really love me for who I am. Papah knows for himself, my reputation as a young CEO even makes me loved by women because they see the nominal balance in my account. Not looking at myself completely. She's love money, not me" Alex told his father Alden.

"Indeed, a woman like your mother is special. In addition to her beautiful face, your mother also has a very good and noble heart. But that doesn't mean women like your mama, no? Although the odds are very small, but you must have found Alex" Alden told Alex confidently.

"I'm sure you'll find the good woman. You should try to get acquainted with a woman in the mating room maybe, or you can marry Rosalie. She is also a good, independent, and beautiful woman. You remind Rosalie? Papah's business friend's son?" ask Alden.

"May the words of Papah be true. May I find a good woman like my mother, but I also cannot promise to marry a woman if I do not want to. I don't want to force myself a reward!", Alex said stressing that if he doesn't find a woman who matches him. He could not grant his father's wish.

"And Rosalie. Yes I remember, but I didn't know him and I didn't like him reward. She's too glamorous living, even if I marry her. My married life will not be happy, because it is not based on a heart of reward. Don't force me, please. Give me a time okay." said Alex pleading. He doesn't want to be betrothed.

"Well, papah won't force you if you don't want to know and marry Rosalie. But I'm sure you'll find him later. A good woman, who really loves you." Alden.

'May the prayer be granted by God. Papah wants you to be able to forget Ellea, and find the real woman. A woman who can love you sincerely, regardless of possessions but seeing your heart. Hopefully, ' said Alden.

Alden hoped Alex would no longer dissolve in his heart, and tried to open his heart to others. Because women are like Ellea, not worth crying about.

***

Tonight it was raining heavily with strong winds roaring - roaring. Making Sersi who was struggling with his laptop, went from sitting for a while to close the window of his room. Then after closing the window, Sersi returned to his laptop to continue writing. Sersi became an online novel writer to fill his free time. More precisely to fill the absence of activities because he is still unemployed. Not a single e-mail came in from several companies that he had applied for a job.

From writing this, Sersi can quite repel his saturation and develop his talent in writing. He was also paid for it on the online app. Pretty think Sersi, as a temporary job to support his needs. Instead of him just standing still, without earning anything and just spending money. It's better, he thinks. Funneling hobby but still produce, something of pride according to him.

It has been almost 10 days since Sersi spread job applications to several companies including to AR Group. Almost every day he always check his email, to find out if he was received at one of the companies. But, nil. No email notifying him was received. There were only a few emails that came in, but stated that he was not accepted. Makes her sad and a little disappointed.

Tonight Sersi is writing his novel, which he will upload today. It just so happens that the work he is doing, is targeted. Sersi is required to continue uploading 1 chapter every day. Until when he was focusing on stringing words, and creating scene after scene. Suddenly his phone rang, someone called him. Sersi looked at the wall near the closet where the wall clock was located, and it was already 10 p.m. Who called him night - night as he thought.

Sersi took the phone next to the book table, then looked at the caller's id. And Cindy's name is on there. Sersi immediately shifted the green icon.

[Good night dear Sersi.] ~ Cindy said when the phone just connected.

[What is Tumben? Baby love me, so suspicious?] ~ Sersi replied clearly. Sersi does not like to beat around the bush - tele.

[Issh, suudzon mulu. Suspicious why, I no longer do crime.] ~ replied Cindy ketus, could be his best friend is suspicious of him. He hasn't said anything yet.

[Yes the reason for the collision does not usually call me like that. So suspicious, there must be a want, right?] ~ says Sersi on Cindy.

[Hehehe.] ~ Cindy laughs across there.

[That's why, I'm just that. Inget no, I once said. I'm trying to send a dress design I made, to one of the famous boutiques. The snuffles? Who won that race!] ~ says Cindy antuasias with passion.

Sersi was silent for a moment, remembering the words of Cindy at that time.

[Oh yeah, what you sent to Alamanda's Boutique, right? What is the wedding dress design competition if it is not wrong? So, what's the matter?] ~ ask Sersi again curious. His forehead shriveled.

[Well yes. really. Design dress I chose to be champion 2 Ser, I won. And in the next 3 months, the design of my dress will be sewn and sold in the cut. The good news is, can you guess not?] ~ said excitedly recounting her victory in the dress design competition.

[Good dong, congratulations on Cin! If winning means dapet dong prize, congratulations yes.] ~ said Sersi congratulated.

[Yes, so I'm really happy. The gift I can give to mom to take her on the road, and lucky I will.] ~ Cindy hangs up her words intentionally making Sersi wait.

[What conversation?] ~ ask Sersi.

[And I'll be accepted to work with Alamanda's designer wedding dress. Yeay, I'm working for Ser now. Finally I can get a job according to my interests, it feels really good.] ~ Cindy said happily in every speech.

[Good dong, congratulations now I'm not unemployed anymore. Success continues, I hope this is your chance to become a famous designer. Well - well, your hockey is good.] ~ said Sersi was happy his friend got the job he had always wanted.

[Yes, thank you Sersi. Oh yeah, how are you? Have you got a job?] ~ ask Cindy.

Sersi breathed a heavy breath.

[Uuh, who is patient. Excitement yes, I am sure you will get a good job later. Yes, yes, here it is very lazy, I want to sleep first. When to connect yes, bye] ~ said Cindy, because she felt sleepy.

[Yes, hopefully yes, thank you Cin. Yes you are taking a break already, I also want to nyelesein my script first. Bye.] ~ answer.

[Eh, but for a second. I forget, well later if my dress is already so. I sent you one yes, very beautiful. Later I send her picture, do not forget to use it later if you get married first hihi.] ~ said Cindy.

[Huh? Make what? Don't, you sell it. I don't have to send a dress, baby it must be expensive. I don't know when the wedding is?] ~ answer.

[Whoa, that's a gift from me for your birthday. Free, no need to say the price. I sincerely love the dress to you, do not be rejected yes.] ~ Cindy said.

[But Cin.. You know I don't like pa.]

Clik. The phone was cut off unilaterally by Cindy. Sersi has not been able to continue his words, because Cindy turned off the phone without him expecting.

"Whatever!", said he himself. Then keep his phone back on the table, and Sersi resumes his pending activities. Namely writing a novel script for his work on one of the author's websites.

An hour later, he finished writing. At almost midnight, Sersi was already sleepy. He turned off his leptop, and went to work on his phone. Fear of him forgetfulness, because running out of cell phone batteries makes him die of boredom.

After charging the phone, Sersi went to the bathroom to wash his face and brush his teeth. Because tonight he spent a cup of hot chocolate rather a lot, finished it all he went to sleep.

***

"Sir, here are some of the paperwork of the job applicants that I got from the receptionist below" Samuel told Alex, handing over some files this morning.

"OK, you can go!" Alex told the secretary. More precisely Samuel was his confidant, for his work was double double with other affairs as well.

Samuel came out of Alexander's room when he got the order, and continued his work again. Meanwhile, Alex, back struggling with the documents he was reading earlier and finish his work that had been delayed. As a result of the incident his father, Alden, asked him to get married immediately. Making Alex riled and sometimes thinking continuously, has been since 10 days passed he and his father at that time talking at Portland Hospital. But the father's words still ring.

'Before Papah dies, I want to see you marry Alex. You're 27, you're ripe for marriage. Papah wants to have a daughter-in-law first..'

The words that kept ringing in Alexander's head every day. Alex doesn't want to get married, but he doesn't want to get hurt a second time. And want to heal the wounds first, for now his heart is still tightly closed for whatever reason he does not know.

But when he remembered his father's words, Alex was also worried. His father did not live long, and Alex could not grant his father's last wish. Then he will be overwhelmed with regret.

Finished with the company documents, Alex also turned to open the documents of job applicants who had been given by Samuel. One by one the documents he saw, he read everything in detail without missing a single one. Very true thoroughness.

The average job applicants are mostly women, although there are men but there are not many. Alex sorts out the people he chooses by looking at the data, the data he has, and the abilities he has. It needs competent people to be employed in the company. Finished choosing some people he will interview tomorrow, Alex also called Samuel to enter his room.

"Samuel, get in my room now!", Alex orders a call from the office.

Soon, Samuel entered Alex's room. And stopped in front of Alex's side of the table, bowing respectfully.

"Yes sir, the file is done?",

"Yes, this is the file of job applicants in this company. There are 15 people I chose, call their e-mail address. Tomorrow morning you have a live interview!", he said.

"Okay sir, I spread the info in each of his e-mails", replied Samuel while receiving the file documents presented by Alex.

Alex just nodded, and hinted that he had finished dealing. Samuel understood, and immediately left the room.

After Samuel died, Alex looked blankly at the door. Alex rewires the memory of having a full family, where his father and mother are still together. He and his sister were given full affection from both parents, until the tragedy happened and made everything change. Alex thinks only his life is not on his side, when he met Ellea 2 years ago.

Alex's world feels floating, and as sweet as sugar. The days that Alex went through were light without weight, and life was more colorful. But Alex was wrong. In the end, he felt pain. Betrayed and dumped, by a woman he loved, his heart was hurt. Alex thought, when did the world side with him?

When will he end up happy, like a love story in a fairy tale.

Until, the sound of the phone ringing resuscitated Alex from his daydream. He immediately picked up the phone, and picked up the phone without seeing the caller id.

"Hallo brother Alex, brother when do I get home from work? Sofi wants to cook for dinner later?", Sofi's voice when the phone connection is connected. Sofi's voice is distinctive, somewhat flattened but cute like a child.

"Ehm, maybe later in the afternoon also go home. Not too busy at the office today!", replied Alex.

"Alright, Sofi make your favorite food later! Sofi wants to talk about something", though..",

"Okay, okay. See you later Sof",

"Yes, brother, okay". Click, phone disconnected.

Alex keeps the phone back, and stares blankly at the laptop screen. In his brain he continued to mill around his father's words, making him confused, anxious, and headache.

He also rubbed his face rough.

And breathe out heavy breaths many times.

Seriate...