The Love That Is Taken

Secretary Jonathan Resigns

“Iya, Sir. I am very grateful. This father is my leader, but he calls me Mother. So condense the taste.”

“Hahaha.., no. You deserve it. You're doing very well, ma'am. I never thought Mom would get married. Sorry, I am not insulting. But Miss Rosa seems to enjoy Mom's work. It's been twenty years, right, Mom works in this company?”

“Twenty-four years to be exact, Sir.”

“Well, don't you want to get twenty-five years? Like silver mating age.”

“Hehehe. I am no longer young to be married. And after officially becoming husband and wife, I plan to help my husband's garment business.”

“Oh, mom-to-be husband is a garment entrepreneur?”

“Usaha small-time, Sir. But enough to finance both of us.”

“Sorry, Bu Rosa's future husband has never been married?”

“Already, Sir. His wife died of breast cancer a few years ago.”

“Oh, so. Too bad. She has no children?”

“Punya, Sir. Two boys. They are all grown up and have families. My future husband has been living alone for two years, sir. That's why I want to marry him. Hehehe...”.

"Fear not matching his children if living at home, yes?”

“Hehehe. Better to avoid unwanted things, right?”

Jonathan chuckled at his secretary's meaningful remark. Rosa really applies her effectiveness and efficiency not only in terms of her work, but also her personal life.

“Know prospective husband from where, Bu?” jonathan asked, braving. He wondered how a woman as smart and as determined as her secretary could be melted his heart by a two-breed widower.

Rosa blushed in shame. Want to know my young boss, he said in his heart. But yeah, it's okay I told you. Let our relationship not be too rigid like superiors and subordinates. All this time he treated me very well. Even slightly better than Mr. Simon, his father-in-law.

“She was my ex-boyfriend back in High School, sir. He was actually ten years above me. We were introduced by my cousin who is a good friend of his.”

“Wah, so this is the story of old love springing back?”

“Hehehe..iya, Sir.”.

“How long were you guys dating?”

“Two years only, Sir.”

"That's long enough. Then why break up?”

“He proposed to me, Sir. I'm afraid I'm not ready to get married. Finally broke up.”

“Wow! Too bad, yes.”

Rosa shook her head strongly. Then he said firmly, “I was still twenty years old back then. Not ready to get married. Want a career first. He is thirty years old and is being chased by his parents to get married. Well, the risk is that you're dating an older man, sir. That's why I told my niece Karin, it's better to be in a relationship with someone whose age is not far away. So that you can both enjoy youth first before getting married.”

“Iya, Sir. My nephew is the only one. He's been an orphan since 3rd grade Junior High. His parents died in a bomb blast at the church where they worship every Sunday morning. Karin happened to not come because she was not feeling well. Otherwise, wah..he can also be a victim.”

Jonathan manggut-mangut. The fate of people is inexorable. Sometimes there are unexpected things that take a person's life. Like getting sick, accidents, natural disasters, or bomb blasts like the sister of Miss Rosa, she thought in horror.

“Oya, Mr. Jon,” continued Rosa while lowering her tone, “My nephew is now twenty-three years old. She graduated from S1 English Literature and has been working as a director secretary for a paper distributor for the year. I mean, if you don't mind.I would recommend Karin to work in my place as your secretary. How, Sir?”

The young boss seemed to frown when he heard the proposal. Well, does he not like my idea? thought Rosa was upset.

“Sorry, Sir. I just give input. If you are less pleased, it is okay. You have the right to hire a new secretary who meets the criteria Mr.”

Jonathan grinned amusedly. Rosa to the amazement of her making. This guy is really hard to guess. Had put on a face so serious, now even like being laughing at me, he sparkled in his heart rather coarse.

“Hehe…. It's okay, Miss Rosa. I was a bit surprised because I did not expect that Miss Rosa had prepared a candidate to replace Mom. Well, I think that’s a good idea. I like it.”

The expression on Rosa's face immediately changed like a rainbow that appeared after the rain.

“I believe in the credibility of the person that Ms. Rosa recommended. But in honor of the procedures that apply in this company, I ask my nephew to follow the psychotes and interview with the head of HRD.”

“Ready, Mr. Jon.”

“After that I also want to interview him.”

“Ready, Sir.”

“And if I match her character, she will replace Bu Rosa's position with a note Mother must guide her to be proficient in carrying out the duties of Mother.”

“Understanding, Sir. If you may know, what kind of character is meant by Mr?”

Jonathan again grinned widely. Then he asked straightforwardly to his senior secretary, “Bu Rosa, what makes Mom want to come back and even married by her ex-boyfriend? I'm sure after breaking up with him first, I've also had relationships with other men. But why is it only with this man that you are willing to give up a very established job and work to help him in a smaller company?”

“Because..because I believe he is my soul mate, Mr.”.

“Fast! That's what I want to see from my niece. Can I trust her like I trust Miss Rosa? Can I work with him for a long time? For me the relationship between the leader and his secretary is almost the same as that of a married couple, Mom. Must complement each other. The difference is, the husband and wife are based on mutual love, while the boss and secretary should respect each other.”

“Oh, so. Okay, Mr. Jon. Hope you like the character Karin.”

"Hopefully, Miss Rosa. When is the wedding going to be?”

“Three months left, sir. Just a blessing in the church and a simple meal. I am old, Sir. Shame when celebrated. Hehehe...”.

Jonathan felt amused himself to see the woman he respected so much that he blushed in shame. Just like a girl who wants to let go of her free time.

Was Theresia that way when people asked her about her marriage? ask in the heart. Ah, it's been a long time since I've seen her being sweet to me. Everyday not angry alone has been profitable, complained the handsome man in his heart.

My words about the husband-wife relationship were also like licking my own saliva. The couple is based on a mutual love. Phew! I don't know where Theresa's love for me is. It felt like he had just yawned since he was depressed.