99 Love for You
Old Stories (the) New

Radit and Cecilia decide to talk at AJ Foods' cafe on the first floor. Cecilia still doesn't believe Radit is in front of her.

"What are you doing here?" Ask Cecil curiously.

"I work here, Cil." Radit showed his name tag to Cecil.

Cecilia surprise. "Huh? So you're a part-time employee? Why not apply as a contract employee?"

"It's okay, Cil. I'm used to changing jobs." Radit scratched his non-itchy nape.

"You still live in an apartment?"

Radit drank his coffee. "Yes that. You know I haven't been home since eight years ago. I feel more free with this life."

"You still haven't made up with your dad? She must be lonely because you don't live at home."

"Where might she be lonely, Cil. Papa only cares about his company. She won't feel empty just because she's left by me."

Cecilia sighed.

"I hope your relationship will improve soon with your Papa. After all, you are his only son."

"Well, I hope." Radit sipped his coffee again with a bitter smile.

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Although Radit is only a part-time worker, he still comes to the office earlier than other employees. He really likes to sit back at the cafe while drinking the cafe and see the new employees coming.

Suddenly his eyes were fixed on the figure who had just entered the AJ Foods building.

"Dine!!" Radit shouted as he waved at Nadine.

The owner was surprised that someone called his name. With a loud snort, Nadine approached Radit.

"Hi Nad! How are you doing? Long time no see. Let's sit here! We have breakfast together!" Greet Radit kindly.

"Are you crazy? What are you doing here?"

"Quiet, Nad! Don'tm mad! I work here now!" Radit showed his name tag to Nadine.

"What?! No way! Yesterday Cecilia, now you!! Tomorrow who else is going to disturb my life?"

"We're no longer high school kids, Nad. So you better not bring up the past."

"Whatdidyou say? I never understood why you always defended Cecilia. He pretends to love you."

"Stop vilifying Cecilia! He never did you any wrong. Ricky's the one who's guilty of playing with your feelings."

"Ah, stop. It's free to talk to people who can't move on from the past."

"What do you mean?" Radit frowned.

"You applied for a job here because of Cecilia, right? You still like him, so you're willing to be a love slave by following him here."

"Isn't it wrong? Aren't you the love slave? You came here because of Rangga, didn't you? Then, how is it different from me? We are both slaves to love who never get a return from what we love. That's right, isn't it? Nadine Hadinata?"

Nadine couldn't contain her anger. His hands clenched firmly as if he wanted to slap the face of Radit who had opened his secret.

Radit felt victorious after saying all the facts about Nadine. He smiled triumphantly in front of Nadine.

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Rangga called an employee named Rani to inquire about AJ Foods' financial and administrative reports over the past few months.

But what Rani gave was not in accordance with Rangga's expectations, then Rangga scolded Rani. Until finally Cecilia was involved, because Rani was a subordinate of Cecil.

"You're the boss, aren't you? Don't you know how to make a report correctly? Quickly recreate all those unworthy reports!"

"Sorry Mr. Rangga, but I think the report that Rani made is in accordance with the provisions in this company, sir. And this has been going on for a few years." Cecilia defended herself.

"I don't want to know! Quickly recreate it from a year ago!"

"What Sir? One year ago? How about three months ago, sir?" Cecil tried to bargain.

"I want to know the development of this company over the past year. Understand you?!!"

"But, Sir?"

"Don't argue! My father and I have different qualifications in the job. If you don't like my way, please get out of this company!"

Cecilia and Rani could only fall silent.

"Good, Sir. I'll do it." Answer Cecilia lirih. Then they left Rangga's room.

Danny who saw the incident, it was not hearty to see Cecilia and Rani get wrath from Rangga. Then Danny also ventured to reprimand Rangga.

"I think Rangga's sister has gone too far. Why should I be so angry? Poor Miss Cecil. Just a matter of reporting Brother to such great anger. This is not fair, brother!"

"Why are you defending them?You should have defended me!"

Rangga was silent thinking about what Danny had said just now. There is a war going on inside him.

Should I start changing my attitude? Rangga asked with a clench of his hand.

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A few days later,

Cecilia gets word from Hana if Rani resigns from AJ Foods. Hana says that Rani's family asked her to quit her job. Rani fell ill while making the report that Rangga requested.

Cecilia took a deep breath, and began to think what she should do. Getting a replacement is not easy. Moreover, the qualifications requested by Rangga were too high.

With a little courage, Cecilia tried to meet Rangga.

"I'm sorry Sir. The report you requested is not yet complete. Please give me a little more time." Cecilia begged.

Rangga looked at Cecil with his sharp gaze. But he did not say a word.

"I promise I will finish it very well and on time. I can work overtime. But I beg you, you also guide me, so that I can make a report in accordance with your wishes." Cecilia Pinta.

Long enough Rangga thought. And the mood became quiet. Even Danny also fell silent and looked at Cecil with great pity.

"Alright, if that's what you want. You can start overtime tonight." Reply Rangga firmly.

Cecilia's eyes sparkled. "Thank you very much Mr. Rangga. Then, excuse me. I promise I will do well. Thanks again, sir."

Cecilia left Rangga's room with a happy smile. His anxiety all this time could finally subside a little. He will make good use of the time from Rangga.

That night Cecilia worked overtime with Rangga in the meeting room. Rangga explained one by one in detail, what kind of report he wanted.

Rangga tried to be kind enough to teach Cecilia. Because he followed Danny's advice. Every word Danny said about him seemed to ring in Rangga's ears.

Rangga wanted to ignore everything. But somehow all of Danny's words kept popping into his head. Making Rangga give up, and finally try not to follow his ego.

Time is almost showing at midnight. Rangga and Cecil were still struggling with the report in front of them. Cecilia's eyes began to weigh heavily. He started yawning.

Rangga offered to make coffee. Cecilia nodded. For the first time Rangga was friendly to Cecil. Smiling, she saw the attitude of Rangga that began to change.

When Rangga returned from the pantry with two cups of coffee, he saw Cecilia had fallen asleep next to his notebook with her arms lined up as a pillow.

Rangga began to look at Cecilia's face. His face looks very tired. It was obvious that he carried a heavy burden.

"Am I being too hard on him??" Ask Rangga in my heart.

"When you look around, this Cecilia is sweet too." Rangga smiled a little.

"Geez!!! What are you doing Rangga? Why are you paying attention to him?"

Rangga immediately erased the thought of Cecil that was in his brain. Even so, there is a sense of compassion in Rangga. Then he took the initiative to get a blanket for Cecilia.

Rangga returned to the pantry and searched for blankets in the closet.

"It should be around here." Rangga muttered to himself.

Although his attitude in front of Cecil is very hard, but he has a good heart as well.

After finding the blanket, Rangga returned to the meeting room. When he arrived in front of the meeting room, he was surprised by a man who was carrying Cecilia's body. The man looked very angry at Rangga.

"So you're going to make your employees stay at the office? While at home she has a family waiting for her to come home?" Said the man.

Yep, he is Alvian, Cecilia's husband who came to pick up Cecil because until midnight he had not come home.

Rangga was silent. He looked closely at Alvian.

"You think you can just as casually hire your employees until midnight as you're a boss?" Alvian couldn't hold back his emotions.

"Look well Dear Mr. Rangga. If until something like today happens again, I do not hesitate to report you to the relevant party. You have exceeded the reasonable working hours set by the company. Understand that Mr Rangga!!" And Alvian left Rangga who was still glued.

From the top of the building Rangga looked at Alvian who took Cecilia away with his car.

Security who was on guard that night went straight to Rangga.

"I'm sorry Mr. Rangga. I had no idea that her husband Bu Cecil had suddenly arrived. I should have reported to you first."

"It's okay, sir. It was only natural for a husband to pick up his wife who worked late into the night. Oh yeah, by the way, what's her husband's name Cecilia?"

"The name is Mr. Alvian Arifin, sir. He's a famous celebrity. And now running for the council."

Rangga said nothing more. His heart began to rage. Rangga did not know what he was feeling.

There was a slight unusual taste as he watched Alvian take Cecilia away.

Her chest feels tight. This was the first time anyone dared to scold him. And for the first time too, he paid attention to his female employees.

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------ tobe continued---------