After Two Decades
Farewell Speech

"Renato!" Mr. Roy grabbed me. In front of the city gate. This afternoon, Mr. Roy was released from custody. He had just said goodbye to the prison and walked through the gate. Me, Jan, and the Princess were already waiting there. So, Mr. Roy immediately embraced me.

I just shut up. Jan and his wife smiled wryly looking at us.

"I wasn't really expecting this. I don't understand why you decided to do this, Ren." Mr. Roy slowly let go of his embrace. Looked at me seriously.

"I forgive, Father," I replied quietly. "You're my father, there's no way I hate."

"But I deserve punishment, don't I?"

"Father has made amends, by raising me. Take care of me sincerely, and you are honest about all your actions. That's enough!" my clear.

"Alright, Ren. We're not going to argue about this. I just wanted to say thank you. I don't know how to thank you anymore!" said Mr. Roy.

I smiled very kindly. Don't know what to say.

Mr. Roy then turned to his biological son. Hugging her full of warmth just like she hugged me earlier. Their hugs again looked emotional. Difficult to explain.

"Thank you too, son!" said Mr. Roy.

Finish with that embrace. Jan approached me, he shook my hand and then embraced me instead. I was a little surprised, but I returned the embrace warmly.

"Thank you, Ren!" said this friend of mine. "Thank you very much for the greatness of your heart to forgive my father!"

"Our father, Jan!" my spoken. "I'm sure what I do is the best."

Jan let go of his embrace, then patted my shoulder. Seen a haru look on his face. Happiness is hard to explain in words.

While Fitri, Jan's wife, greeted her father-in-law with courtesy and kindness. Mr. Roy also welcomed me kindly. It was how happy he looked at Fitri. Realizing that her son, who was presumed dead thirty years ago, is now married. Mr. Roy looked at his daughter-in-law in detail from top to bottom. One thing caught his attention.

"Son, are you pregnant?" tanyakanya.

In response, the Princess smiled and nodded politely.

"Oh, yes. Right, Sir!" added Jan. "I forgot not to tell, Fitri is pregnant. Her age is three months."

"Geez, this is amazing. I'm very happy to know that" said Mr. Roy. His face beamed glancing at Fitri's stomach.

"It turns out life is full of surprises, my children!" said later. "I never thought my son was alive. Then look at it this afternoon, I know that I'm going to have a grandchild."

Jan and I laughed cheerfully. Mr. Roy smiled happily, as did Fitri. The atmosphere held on like that, until I interrupted.

"Oh, yes, Fitri" I said. "Has Jan talked about that with you?"

"Ah, about that ... Of course I have," replied Fitri.

"Right, Ren," continued Jan. "We agreed, and I made up my mind."

"So?"

"Yes, I agree."

"Well, that's my best friend." I immediately jumped up in excitement. "Thank you, Jan. Thank you, Fitri. Thank you!"

"Directly, what's going on?" ask Mr. Roy.

"Oh, yes." I replied. "Look, sir, I told you from the beginning. I don't want to be a director. We have always argued about this. You always forced me to be a director, and I always refused. I ended up being a director when I went down. And I became a forced permanent director. I'm still in principle, I don't want to be a director. At first I tried to accept this, but as soon as I knew that Jan was a biological father. I changed my mind, so I asked Jan to be willing to replace me. And now, I'm officially handing over my post to him."

"Geez, Ren!" Mr. Roy patted his forehead. "You're really stubborn and you never change."

I chuckle.

"But it's okay" continued Mr. Roy. "For once, I agree with you. Jan is the perfect alternative to leading that company. I have realized imposing that will is not good. You are indeed Renato, and will continue to be Renato. And Jan, I believe you can hold this responsibility. Corp. Masadepan, it's yours now."

Jan smiled proudly. "I promise, I'll hold this trust well."

"I remember saying that once" replied Mr. Roy. "Now I'm really calm. Thank you, my children!"

In the middle of our conversation, suddenly from a distance a car approached. It looks very familiar. Soon, the car stopped right in front of us. Instantly me and Jan compact wide, then gawked at the car. How not, the car is a twin of Jan's car that we met a few days ago in the middle of traffic. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 blue color white stripe with rim black color. Exact same. Similar to a betel in two.

Out of the car, a man dressed as a driver came out. Who then politely came to face Mr. Roy.

"Jp ... So this luxury car has a father?" my many.

"Yes, right. Why?" asked Roy confused. "So, I did contact my personal assistant to pick me up."

"It's not that problem" I said. "See there!"

Mr. Roy looked in the direction I was pointing. Where's Jan's luxury car parked. Suddenly Mr. Roy was wide-eyed. Staring at his car, then Jan's car, then his car, confused and in disbelief.

"A very unique coincidence yes, exactly the same!"

"It turns out we have the same taste, sir!" said Jan.

"Well, now I understand" I said. "I'm sure this is a form of inner contact. Although it used to be both do not know, but the signs of the relationship of father and son are already visible. The proof when choosing a luxury car to buy, the choice is exactly the same without a single difference."

Mr. Roy and Jan were laughing.

That is how the day passed. We left the city building. I rode my favorite motorcycle, accompanied by two units of Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 blue white stripes that are like a duo of twin race cars parading on the streets.

***

The next morning, I went to the office. Finally after a few days of always busy, I came to the office. Although this time I came to the office not to take care of work. Not as a director anymore, but as a former director who only served less than a week. I came for my job handover with Jan. Inauguration of new director Korp. Masadepan. Black on white, we have completed the handover of this directorial post. This event is only symbolic. About the change of director, it has been delivered to the office since last night and has shocked the entire office. Especially Hadni, she was the most shocked and shocked at this. However, eventually each person was able to accept and respect my decision as well as accept their new director. That is why today there is a handover event for this department.

***

"Here he is, a word from our former director, Mr Renato!" said the host. His voice echoed throughout the room of the office hall, the place where this event took place.

I got up from my seat. Go up on stage and stand confidently in front of the entire audience. All employees in this company. In the front row, there is Jan, Fitri, and Mr. Roy there. They smiled proudly and looked at me.

"Good morning, guys!" my broom.

"Yes, I consider you all friends. You are all my friends, my friends. Not a subordinate, let alone a subordinate. High office, it doesn't make me nobler than anyone. So, I just wanted to say thank you. Now I'm no longer a director, no one."

Silent audience.

"Maybe this will surprise you all, but I'm sure I have to convey this. I hope you respect my decision. Maybe you all think this is a speech for the handover of office. Actually, yes, but it's more than that. First of all, to my friend, Mr. Jantoro, I congratulate you on your new position. Hopefully Korp. The face is getting more successful in your hands. I'm sure I didn't choose the wrong person to take on this responsibility. So, again I say, congratulations and thank you so much."

The audience applauded.

"Second, as I said earlier, this is not just a handover speech. Because, this is also a farewell speech. My farewell to you all."

Suddenly the audience rumbled. Each one muttered in disbelief.

"Yes, it might be surprising. I told Mr. Roy once that I wanted to resign from this company. Dan, that's right. Today I reiterate, I am resigning from this company."

The audience grew rumbled. They were all shocked and in disbelief. Including Jan, Fitri, Mr. Roy, especially Hadni. They're all head bobbles. I haven't told you this before.

"Maybe you all ask, why? My reason is simple, I want to live simply. Unostentatious. I know, I love my job a lot, and I love working here with great people like you. My decision to resign does not mean I am no longer happy to work here or I have problems here. It's just that, all this time I kept asking every day what I was working for? Who for? Every day I run fast, but chasing what? What is the purpose of my life? I have luxury, but I am not calm enough to live my life. Until I realized, all I needed was simplicity. So, I round out my resolve to abandon all these luxuries. I will live like an ordinary person. After this, I will open a small business to connect my life. In other words, I'm retired."

The audience was still not calm from the roar, still noisily.

"Thirty years old, it may be too early to retire. I'm not really retired, but trying new things. I just retired from a job as a versatile agent who took care of a lot of company matters. I have planned my next step, which is that I will open my own business. Start from zero, climb down from the bottom of the ladder. Struggling to pioneer a career in the business world, as a 'director' in a business that I set myself up. Not just a handed down department. And I don't plan on building a world-class business empire or a multinational giant like Korp. Masadepan, but quite a small business whose income is sufficient for my life. Of course you all understand. I want to live a simple life."

I pause for a moment. Watching how they were all stunned by my speech. How Hadni, Jan, and Mr. Roy glazed over the meaning of my words.

"Today, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Korp family. Masadepan. Mr. Roy, my adoptive father, the director of the company who has led us to great times. Dani, the executioner's team leader. Hadni, my versatile and most patient secretary. And all the best staff of this company, which I know your names all but will not have time to mention one by one. Thank you for giving me so much valuable experience. I don't know how to express this. I am happy, haru, and sad. My journey here is very long. For many years I have been with you here, and the journey ends here. In the end, we split up. For everything I've done, maybe less pleasing and offensive, I apologize profusely."

This time the audience is silent. So quiet. Like being hypnotized by my words. All eyes are glued.