BEING THE WIFE OF HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW
CHAPTERS 18. LUCKY STREAK
Rama invites Samir to drink coffee for a moment at a cafe not far from the office of Amarta's Group. To be honest Samir was still full after drinking with Kian but he felt bad too if he had to tell the truth. Especially telling Rama that he had just had a drink with the boss' sister-in-law. Samir is still embarrassed.
Two cups of coffee are now on the table in front of them. Slowly they sipped it little by little. Rama's cup of cappucino coffee and Samir's cup of black coffee.
"So much love drinking black coffee?" ask Rama. Samir nodded.
"Black coffee can calm a restless heart" replied Samir.
"Is she?" rama asked, but Samir laughed. And Rama realized that the man sitting in front of him was working on him.
"I'm not cool." Rama throws the tissue on the table at Samir with a smile.
"So since when did you work at Amarta's Group?" rama asked starting a serious conversation.
"It's been almost a year, sir."
Rama laughed when he heard the friend call him "Sir"
"Sorry is there anything funny, sir?" ask Samir to come back.
"Yes.. You're the funny one?" rama answered in his laughter. Samir frowned confusedly.
"I?" samir asked, pointing at himself.
"Yes. Ye. Since when do you call me "Sir"?
"Hmm. since you became my boss" replied Samir.
"Hey, usually I've always liked your dress style but for this one, I don't like it."
"But you are my boss, aren't you? It is not good for a subordinate to call a name to his own superior. Didn't you see how the secretary's eyes were when I called you by name?" obviously Samir. Rama breathed a rough breath.
"All right, this is it. If you are still working hours, let alone our position is in the office and many people, you can call me "sir", but if we're out of work or in the office but it's just the two of us, you can think of me as your old college friend. And you can just call me a name. How's it?" Said Rama extending his hand towards Samir to ask for approval.
Samir seemed to think for a moment. Then a moment later he reached out his hand to welcome Rama.
"Deal!!" they said it and they laughed together.
A casual conversation ensued between the two of them. Talk about the past. Remembering so many wonderful and funny memories when they were in college together. Who would have thought if the figure of Rama who cool and impressed indifferent to anyone, can be friendly with Samir who installment. And who would have thought also by knowing Samir, can change a little nature Rama who seemed stiff it became warmer. At that time, Rama was open to Samir. But that can still be said to be a good thing, right?
"Ram, I'm sorry because I wasn't at your wedding" said Samir, who immediately made Rama speechless.
"What's wrong?" ask Samir again. He knew something had happened to his best friend. Rama took a deep breath and smiled.
"Yes you are very cruel. Though if viewed from the time, did not you already work at Amarta's Group? Why not come? Though all the main employees and branch employees got an invitation," said Rama. Samir smile.
"Yes, I did accept the invitation. And from there I also knew that you were married to one of my childhood friends."
"Oh yeah?"
"Yes. Me, Kian and Lian are little friends. We split up as I continued my studies" explained Samir.
"Yes. So I'm stressing you from now on. Never dare to hurt them or you will face me" Samir smiled. They both laughed again.
Samir apologized to Rama again because he could not attend their wedding. He explained everything clearly for cause and also for effect. Rama who heard this understood.
"Samir" call Rama.
"Yes" answered Samir.
"Prepare because from tomorrow after tomorrow you will be transferred to the headquarters of Amarta's Group" said Rama firmly. And it made the man in front of him stare.
"Hey, don't joke, man. My boss at the branch office is very strict and also a killer. What would he do to me if I suddenly volunteered to move to the center? I'll be fired instead" Samir replied shuddering in horror. Rama breathed out slowly.
"Have you forgotten who you were talking to? And did you forget that I could do anything at Amarta's Group?" rama asked with a smile.
Samir. He never thought if his intention to meet the friend even made himself get a promotion in his work. Who wouldn't want to work at the headquarters? In addition to his good image, do not forget also his salary is far above the branch office. Yes, even if viewed in terms of work may indeed be heavier. But it's worth it, right?
"Hey how? If you want, I'll contact the branch chief where you work now. Tomorrow you can clear all your belongings there and the day after tomorrow you can go to work at the headquarters?" rama said again. Samir was silent. Is it that easy for a CEO to change the position of employees? Did he not think about the cause and effect that would occur afterwards? Samir doesn't understand. But to be able to work at the headquarters was his dream long ago. Especially there is a friend, Rama. What decision should he make?
"Yes if you don't want to, I.." Rama's words were cut off by Samir's quick reply.
"I want to" replied Samir excitedly. And Rama smiled.
"alright. Then everything's sorted out. You get ready."
"Thank you Ram."
"Its okay. Oh yes, besides you moving to the center, your position will also be changed," said Rama again.
"meaning?" samir did not understand.
"I will make you my personal assistant."
"What's? But…." Samir stuttered. He really did not expect if his luck came in unison like this. Sometimes he thinks he's dreaming or he's fantasizing or maybe he's hearing wrong? But no! Everything is real and the hearing is very good.
"From college with you, I've actually been able to see the potential that exists in you. And one thing you have but rarely owned by others. You know what that is?" ask Rama. Samir shakes.
"Honesty. I always believed in your honesty. That's why I'm confident and have no hesitation in making you my personal assistant" Rama said.
Samir was at a loss for words. He's very happy. Samir thought that if there were more, maybe he would hug the girl right now. Remembering about Kian, made Samir realize something.
"Why didn't I ask for a cell phone number earlier, huh?" thought Samir.
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