The Moon Among the Stars

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The sound of quite boisterous applause made both of Lola's eyes wet. The singing of the happy birthday song echoed in her room and the alternating birthday wishes from her friends moved Lola. Not only that, a birthday cake with candles showing the number thirty made Lola feel older.

"Make a wish dong" shouted one of the employees who was also Lola's friend.

Lola closed her eyes and tested her request and blew out the candle. A happy smile continued to crack at the corner of his lips. Every year, there are surprises that make Lola feel not alone and there are many friends who support her.

Lola is very happy today, besides she is having a birthday and getting a surprise from her office friends. Lola also got the best gift from her boss.

Five years of service to PT. Royal made Lola an independent and great female figure. His football in the business world as a reliable marketing has been inscribed with his good name.

"Happy birthday, my little boss" Misya told Lola. Misya is Lola's best friend since college and they both work at PT. Royal, just different divisions. Lola as the head of Marketing and Misya still enjoy in HRD.

"Thank you, my best friend" said Lola, hugging her body tightly. His crying broke and was unstoppable again.

A very successful surprise. How not, since the morning all Lola's friends silenced Lola including her boss also did not greet Lola, to make Lola want to cry in the bathroom. Moreover, that morning there was a meeting with the client, and Lola had to present her latest product. But, if since the morning the mood - he was broken, would have affected his presentation.

“Happy birthday, and here's a gift for you,” said Mr. Burhan, Lola's boss.

Misya glanced at Lola and gave a small nod to pick up a special gift from her boss. Lola hesitated a little, afraid she got a prank from her office friends again.

Lola picked up the box and opened the box slowly. His gaze was nilar, a paper that read about his rise to office later this month. Lola raised her face and looked at Mr. Burhan.

“Pak? This a joke again? Please, don't joke anymore. From the morning you know, Lola in work,” said Lola sad.

“Heiii ... You are great, it is the right time to tell about your promotion, but there is one condition,”, Mr. Burhan told Lola.

"What is it sir? What condition?" asked Lola happy yet curious.

"In the beginning of the month you have to go to Malaysia to learn to lead the company that is there. For a second, it was only three months. You ready?" ask Mr. Burhan to Lola.

Lola was glued and looked back at the paper. He was happy but still tucked in sadness. Lola promised her husband not to overtime and focused on having children. Lola herself is routinely checking with the obstetrician. Often embarrassed when attending family events and asked about children. 'Have it filled yet?' Huff ... They had no idea what kind of struggle Lola and Drajat were fighting.

"Must go to Malaysia, sir? If Lola refuses? So his rise failed?" ask Lola slowly.

"Yes. The rules of the game are so. If you refuse, there will be a substitute. We are looking for leaders who are loyal to the company. Not only smart, capable and deft, but earnestness and confidence is very necessary," said Mr. Burhan explained.

"La's spirit. You certainly can, Mas Drajat, if you support your career, it must be allowed. After all, only three months, after that you will stay again in Jakarta and you can program more children," said Misya to make Lola a little calm. Misya always supports, motivates and encourages Lola to continue working well, until this point. Everyone wanted the position that was being offered to Lola.

"This is a golden opportunity. Not many people get this good opportunity. Think carefully, do not misstep," said Mr. Burhan advising.

Mr. Burhan came out of Lola's room leaving Misya and Lola looking at each other.

"Great you, La. But, if I get that chance, I'm in a dilemma. You know, I have twins who are incredibly active. My husband is also very busy. We meet only at night, so it must be extra everything, etrutama mental readiness," said Misya slowly.

"Huh? Mean what? Mental readiness? Anybody else have a child? Doesn't anyone help take care of the kids?" ask Lola slowly.

"Bec ... The soul of a woman who has become a mother is weak, if you see her child cry, when the child sleeps his innocent face look, can make us feel guilty. So, I'm at this point already grateful, at least I can find my own money to stock me later," said Misya slowly.

"Sweety of you, Shay. What to try? Mas Tegar tajir tajir twisting, a lot of money," Lola said to Misya.

Every home life has a different story. It is unequal, everyone's happiness and sadness. Enough those who feel and find a solution without indulging and share that story with others.

***

Drajat is waiting for Lola to arrive. Lola was the girl of his dreams all along. They married after Lola graduated from college. Drajat Lola is everything.

Lola walked into the restaurant Drajat had ordered as dinner to celebrate the birthday of his beloved wife.

"Mas Drajat ..." call Lola who just came. His face looks tired and smudged. His clothes were still the same as morning, still wearing his uniform.

"Darling ... Half an hour late. You know what I picked up," Drajat told his wife.

Lola kissed the back of Drajat's hand and duudk on the dining table chair Drajat had ordered.

"I'm sorry, Mas. Yesterday, the kids were surprised. So it's kind of a blow this. Want to ignore the pity they have made a cake together," said Lola slowly.

"Yes Dear. Last time etlepon Misya, he said you had a meeting with Mr. Burhan," said Drajat slowly.

Drajat is well acquainted with Mr. Burhan, Misya and Lola's office friends. Drajat seruse came to Lola's office suddenly and invited her to lunch together. As a husband, Drajat is a kind man who is very charming. Men who are attentive, sensitive and responsible.