HATE Before LOVE
Hatred Begins!

Elif let out a long sigh after the umpteenth time of rereading her work contract letter. He did not have any work experience as a secretary at all, the work experience he had was only limited to waiters at some restaurants, it was never long. But, the employment contract Ardan made really irritated him but also could not refuse him.

Sonya says she didn't work 24/7 as long as she was Ardan's secretary. He felt sorry for the new rules that Ardan made this time. What kind of secretary works 24 hours and there are no holidays? What kind of work will be given? Sonya felt guilty. He let Elif calm himself on the roof top.

"YYYYYYYY!" shouted Elif releasing his frustration. He believes Ardan's rule is to put Elif under pressure, but because Ardan knows Elif definitely needs money, the man gave a great salary that Elif would not get just by working as a restaurant waitress.

"You're going to shock the people down there to hear your screams." Gavin's coming. I don't know when he was there. Maybe Gavin also heard the curse that Elif gave willingly for his new boss.

"Ehh, Brother Gavin." Shy Elif. "Do you know where I'm here?"

"I heard today you got accepted to work and went straight to some meetings outside. I know you can. That's why I wanted to congratulate you, but Sonya said you were calming down on the roof top" Gavin explained. "I didn't understand what Sonya meant, but now I understand."

"Sorry, did I let you down?" ask Elif.

"Why did you disappoint me?" Gavin asked confused.

"Because what I heard from Mr. Ardan as well as from Ms. Sonya, I can be interviewed because Mr. Herdi and Mr. Gavin recommended me. But I'm screaming here like Tarzan. Like not being grateful."

Gavin laughed at Elif's words. "If I may know, what is it that pisses you off like this?"

"I just feel annoyed with the rules made unilaterally by Mr. Ardan."

Gavin laughed again. "That's how Ardan is, but if you can figure out how it works, you'll get used to it. He's not that thick."

Elif smiled wryly.

"Are you sorry I recommended you?"

"Of course not. I'm very, very grateful. As a thank you, later after the payday I will treat Kak Gavin and Pak Herdi, and Ms Sonya as well. He's been so kind and patient to be my mentor."

"Well, I'll charge you for your promise."

They laugh together. For a moment Elif forgot her frustration at Ardan. His heart now felt calm and secure. It's okay to work under an authoritarian and weird and annoying boss. As long as Elif can one office and meet every day with Gavin.

Gavin is very different from his boss and assistant boss who is cold, arbitrary and strange. They always look at others with unfriendly eyes. In contrast to the friendly and unpretentious Gavin.

Ah, control your heartbeat, Elif! Don't be kegeeran just because Gavin to recommend you to his boss. Mr. Herdi also recommended you. After all Gavin is friendly to everyone, not just you.

***

"Do I have to stay in the office, ma'am?" elif asked while watching Sonya who was starting to get ready to go home.

"Of course not. Want to do it alone in a building this big. Even if your work hours are 24 hours, that doesn't mean you're staying in the office." replied Sonya.

"You only have to answer Mr. Ardan's call whenever he calls you." Teddy came over and gave me some paper. "This is your job desk starting this afternoon. Learn and remember everything! Mr. Ardan does not like carelessness and repeated mistakes." Teddy finished his sentence with great emphasis.

"Sorry sir, is it written here that I also have to take Mr Ardan back to his apartment? Preparing for dinner? Even shopping for monthly necessities?" Elif was dumbfounded as well as Sonya who heard him.

"But sir, isn't that already outside of office work? Pity Elif if it also takes care of Mr. Ardan's personal needs."

"You want answers?" ask Teddy.

Sonya too Elif nodded.

"Please ask directly to who made this job desk. He's in that room." Teddy pointed at Ardan's office door.

Sonya's guts shrunk, but not with Elif. No, Elif did not want to hit Ardan at that time also for the job desk he made as good as a bidat, but the annoyance turned into hate. He applied for a job not to be a housekeeper!

If Ardan was not his immediate superior, it was certain that Elif would file a high-level protest. Damn it, Ardan the person who is currently the most annoying on earth land is his superior directly. The continuity of his future in the world of work is in the hands of the man.

"So do I really have to take Mr. Ardan home from today, sir?" ask Elif. His tone of voice clearly could not hide his sense of being held back.

"Yes." Yeah." And from today on I will have the additional task of driving you home after you finish your work at Mr. Ardan's place. Huh, just troublesome!

"Five minutes to go home, get ready. Mr. Ardan doesn't like to wait." Teddy passed in front of the two women.

***

Ardan hasn't said much, or rather hasn't spoken at all since he left his study. His face looked tired even though a cold expression was attached there. The decision to make Elif take her home was very appropriate, the smell of the girl made him calm with all the busyness of his brain that never wanted to rest for a moment.

Maybe only Teddy knows the real reason why Ardan had to make an unreasonable job desk for a secretary. Because once Teddy told that Elif did not use perfume or certain brands on his body, Ardan immediately made a job desk that was only to make Elif as long as possible near him.

Behind him Elif held back the gerrymandering of his heart at the man walking in front of him. Though he had planned a dinner with the family also invited Mona and Yura to join the dinner together. Everything failed just because his boss was making a job desk that was very annoying and unreasonable.

This was his first day of work, but he didn't like his boss at all.

"Where did you get to know Gavin?" asked Ardan when they were already in the car on the way to the apartment.

The question was clearly aimed at Elif, as Teddy showed absolutely no sign of answering the question.

"Me and Brother Gavin, um, I mean Mr. Gavin knew when Kaka Gavin was my senior at university. Mr. Gavin was very kind, the only person who helped me and did not insult my hair when other seniors insulted my hair. Mr. Gavin even directly helped me to braid my hair right then and there."

"You like Gavin?" guess Ardan instantly without further ado.

"Sorry Sir?" Elif surprised.

"You sound excited to answer my question, what else when you tell me about Gavin braiding your hair. Who asked." Ardan closed his eyes making Elif want to hit him.

He asked me where I knew Gavin. Okay, I don't need to tell you about the kindness of Gavin, a guy like Ardan doesn't care about the kindness of others.