I'm Just a Figurant
[POV Alex] Ch 105 - Losing you
Geck... Geck... Geck...
The sound of knocking on the door was heard several times. Disturbing my restless sleep. I kept my eyes closed, trying to ignore the voices.
Geck... Geck... Geck...
Not stopping, but the sound of knocking was heard again. I'm afraid those voices woke up my Khans.
Geck... Geck... Geck...
"Aarrghhh, v*al!! Who?!!" I sat down and started screaming. A blanket came down from my body, showing me my body.
"This is Me Sir. It's half eight. It's time we set off for a visit." there was the sound of the Winda behind the door.
Ah, I just remembered. It's Monday now. It's time for a branch visit. I have to wake Khansa.
I looked at the other side of the bed. Wishing to see my beloved by my side. I was surprised to find that Khansa was not there. To make sure, I opened the whole blanket. But the bed was empty. Khansa really wasn't there!!
Feelings of confusion, disappointment, anger, sadness blend into one. Wondering why the person I expected to be by my side wasn't there? Was last night just a dream? Just one of my wild fantasies?
Nope, no. Last night was real. I was a little drunk and unconscious, but then my consciousness returned. Me and Khansa were together. Then where is he now?
Geck... Geck... Geck...
The sound of the door coming back teased me, blowing away all the daydreams. "Wait in the Winda lobby! Ten more minutes I'm down!"
"Good Sir."
My thoughts are still circling around Khansa. Wondering where the lady went? Why go? Does Khansa regret sleeping with me? Until he decides to leave? Thinking about it made my chest ache.
I don't want to think too far. I've made Khansa mine. I don't want that woman to accept me. Selfish thinking indeed, but I can't let him walk out of my life anymore.
Not wanting to drag on, I decided to take a shower and get ready for a branch visit. If Khansa leaves me today, I can catch her again. I can find him in his office or in his rented house. It won't be hard for me to catch him back.
Ten minutes later I was down in the lobby. I saw Winda waiting for me there.
"The pickup car from the branch is ready sir."
"okay."
I walked out of the hotel greeted by a waiting pickup car. As soon as I've been sitting comfortably, the car immediately slides into the branch office.
"This is a branch performance data sir." Winda handed me the tablet.
"Yes, yeah." I received the tablet carelessly. Look at the numbers there, but my mind's everywhere. Ninety percent of my mind was on Khansa, while ten percent thought about my weird dream last night. My feelings became unpleasant. Why can I dream like that? Like a hunch something's gonna happen.
Dreams are just flowers of sleep. I don't need to think about it deeply. My focus now is just Khansa. I'll clarify our relationship going forward. Khansa is mine, I won't take it off again.
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I was in a meeting room attended by all the branch employees. I looked one by one at the faces there. The feeling of disappointment and anger came back when I didn't see him there. Khansa really shied away from me. He even chose not to work. Is that why he slept with me?!
"Winda, arrange my meeting with the lending and funding teams. Make sure the operation is running as usual. Do not let the customer be ignored because of my arrival. Keep customer service priority."
"Good Sir. I'll tell the branch leader immediately." Winda walked towards Arif, and delivered a message from me. Arif looked to nod his head. Then he began to send the operational team out of the room, so that all that is left is now the funding and lending team. I glanced at. There were only about two dozen people left. It consists of the Khansa team and the br*ngsek team.
To be honest, I don't want to be angry today. The performance of Surabaya branch is best in the work area of Jatim. No reason to press anymore. But Khansa's departure and absence today completely changed my mood. I want to vent this anger.
"Is the team complete?" my many. I glanced at. Most of them looked down. Only the br*hsek I don't want to say his name and Arif dares to look at me.
"Yes Sir. Everything is complete." replied br*ngsek. It seems he wants to hide the fact that Khansa is not present at this meeting.
I looked at br*ngsek. He is more handsome than the photo. Performance is also above average. If there's nothing to do with Khansa, maybe I'll like her figure. He is very responsible for the job. The person the company needs.
But remembering she is Khansa's boyfriend makes me an emotional soul! Question after question always comes to my mind. To what extent is their relationship? Did they hold hands? A hug?! A kiss?!
Thinking about it made my brain boil again with anger. But one thing is certain. At least Khansa can take care of herself. Khansa is still holy. I took that from him. I'm winner!! Unknowingly a sly and cynical smile fell on my lips.
All right, Khansa is your girlfriend. But she'll soon be my wife. I am the real owner of Khansa!
Thinking about it makes me happy. But the fun didn't last long given Khansa's attitude this morning. My heart was again filled with anger.
"Arm,"
"I Sir?"
"Can you explain this data?!" I threw the data on the table. Arif immediately took the data and read it.
"How much is the potential for funds in Surabaya?! Why is the total DPK still less than 1T ?! Are you all here not working?! Eating blind?!"
"Sa-I can explain it sir..."
"I won't hear Arif's explanation!! What I want is action!! Your branch DPK data is only 4% of the total potential funds that can be absorbed!! Where is 96%?! Your branch should be able to absorb at least 15% of the total, but why is the number far from the target?!"
"Begini Pak, in Surabaya there are hundreds of banks, consisting of government and private banks that are divided into conventional and sharia banks. In addition, there are still credit banks and cooperatives. The 4% absorption of funds in my opinion is already quite large considering the amount of competition..."
"So you think your branch has already achieved?! Already worth aligning with government banks? Didn't you see their total DPK?! Arif, our bank is indeed a private bank, but our total assets are not inferior to government banks! The absorption of incoming funds is also not much different! I don't need a mental leader like you! Unambitious and easily satisfied!!" I sighed for a moment, before continuing, "I don't want to know, in the 4th quarter I have to see this branch grow. A minimum of 7% of total funds. If not, just get ready to put your job down!!"
The atmosphere of the meeting room became quiet. Maybe I've gone too far, but I can't help myself. Suddenly the silent atmosphere was broken by the sound of the phone ringing continuously.
I turned my eyes to Winda, because I knew the sound was coming from my phone. I saw Winda walking towards me while carrying a cell phone. When I'm in a meeting, I have a habit of putting that phone on him. The goal is to avoid outside interference.
"Sorry, you're interrupting the time. There's a call from *Home*, do I need to pick it up?"
"No need for the Sire. I'll lift it myself."
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