
His breathing was irregular, his tears were flowing. Just woke up from a nightmare that felt completely real. The dreams? Is that a piece of his childhood memory?
He hugged Claudia tightly, revealing the child's hair that covered his wife's face. The fingers were so slow, the two people who were holding each other were just wrapped in warm blankets."It's convenient.." murmured Michael.
There was no evidence or witness, he sighed many times. His mother asked him what was going on in the woods. But until now he could not remember it clearly.
His father's family too, no one welcomed him warmly, not even his own grandfather.
"What's really going on? Why did you die?" mumbled wailing.
That's when Claudia opened her eyes."You awake? What's the nightmare again?" tanyakanya.
Michael did not reply, only hugging his wife's body as if afraid of losing her.
"About what?" claudia asked, looking into her husband's eyes fixed. I don't know why there are so many wounds there.
"I don't remember clearly. Maybe a child who is too spoiled by the father. To be the cause of his father's death." Honest answer from him.
"Is that? If you don't want to tell a story, don't tell a story. I'll keep on with you." Claudia sighed harshly. There was no answer at all, all wrapped in silence.
He just fell silent. What would he do if Michael didn't want to say everything? I don't know...
"Honey.. sleep.." asked Michael to kiss Claudia slowly. Just follow and close her eyes, that's what Claudia did.
"I'm guilty." muttered the young man who shed his tears when he realized Claudia had fallen asleep again.
*
Vice-director, that's the position Erlina currently has. He stared at the work piling up before him. No evaluation or anything.
"Give it to the finance and planning section!" his order, was replying to several messages, as well as opening social media.
An employee was confused. Claudia is a meticulous person, whereas Erlina? Like raising your hands with the company. Every day comes at half-time 11pm, comes home at 3pm, just to deposit a face. Have you ever met such a superior? Maybe ever.
"Ta..but this ma'am needs your signature." The employee was nervous.
"Say from earlier! This is for a project in the HR building, right?" his question was answered with a nod by the employee.
"Where should I sign?" ask Erlina again.
"But this is just a proposal from a company we work with. It is necessary to hold meetings and revisions so as not to profit--" The sentence of the employee is interrupted.
"They are reputable companies, of course, will give you a fair advantage! Don't talk too much!" Erlina opened the file, signing it just by reading the title.
"Ta. but--" The employee was bowed in doubt.
"Want me to fire!?" In the end, that magic phrase came out as well. The employee can only step down.
While Erlina let out a rough sigh, glancing towards the wall clock that still showed at one o'clock in the afternoon. I don't know when the clock will show at 3 o'clock.
Until one more bully comes in. This time without knocking on the door first.
"Erlina! What do you mean switch the project to another division!" Snapping Evan could not stand this woman anymore. The company went completely awry in a short period of time after Claudia was dishonorably fired.
Erlina tried to adjust her voice to look calm. Honestly, he does not really remember, what files he has signed several days.
"That decision I took, because you're not becus!" The original answer from him.
"Not becus from man? I am the only one who knows this client well! He's a tough client, but royal if his request is met! You want to take the risk by giving it to your uncle's distant nephew! Who's even just graduated!" Shouted Evan wrathfully.
"No need to be advised! I'm resigning!" Evan walked out of the room without looking at him at all.
To talk is really funny. Her lips dried, eventually drinking water in front of her. However, maybe the air temperature is too hot or he is too thirsty. Erlina choked when the phone rang.
"Sorry Ma'am.this is from the reception. Someone wants to meet my mom. Said he was Micky's acquaintance." The receptionist's voice sounded.
He himself breathed a rough sigh. Most likely it was Micky's extended family who wanted to see him, due to issues circulating both among socialites, as well as business people. About her who was Micky's lover. The true news was spread by Erlina. Micky doesn't like him anyway. If not so how could it be hostile towards Claudia because of it.
A smile on his face."Tell him to come in. Contact the pantry section. Have them bring two coffee lattes to my room." Erlina's order sighed harshly.
Is this her mother-in-law? Or maybe Micky has a brother? I don't know if he's just making his appearance. Getting ready to go to the upper families.
A few minutes later, the sound of the door opening was heard. Trying to keep smiling, Micky's family means most are not from the ordinary.
Nah!
Nah!
Nah!
The sound of steps tracing the hallway sounded."Please come in, Ms. Erlina is waiting inside..." Said a woman who just a few days ago became Erlina's secretary.
The door was wide open, a young woman was seen. Maybe the same age or younger than Micky. Her skin was pure white, with long wavy black hair. Wearing classy clothes, not open clothes, classic mini dress, the aura of a good woman feels stinging.
"I'm sorry your name is Erlina?" asked the woman with a friendly smile.
"Yes, I'm Erlina Micky's future wife." Erlina stood up from her seat, introducing herself.
The woman approached, how is this? Will this woman get along easily with him? Sure, if it was my brother Micky.
Plaque!
One slap suddenly landed on his cheek. This guy's really crazy, pulling his hair rough."I think it's pretty, it turns out to be mediocre. Hear that! Don't ever call my fiancee by her little name. Because only me and his family can."
Plaque!
Erlina brushed off the woman's hand."You who!?" snapped it.
"I'm Micky's fiancee. My name is Selfia, I warn you once again. Don't try to take my place. Or you'll know the consequences." The menacing voice of the new woman came from that other country. The woman who immediately returned after hearing the news of Michael's return.
"If Micky likes me, then why?" Erlina smiled, as if to show her challenge.
Plaque!
One more slap was fired at Selfia. Erlina who rose blood, began to rustle like a cat clawing at the skin of Selfia that she could expect. Scenes of snapping and claws ensue.
"Fuckin' woman!"
"Little woman!"
"Woman teaser!"
"Sandwich!"
"Sir Erot!"