I'm Just a Figurant
Ch 43 - Starting a New Life, Both With You

Mr. Arif seemed to not believe my words. But I glanced at her tongue to make her believe. After a long debate that made my mouth quite sore, Mr. Arif finally trusted me and signed my resignation letter.

News of my resignation spread quickly. All my men seemed to be crying, not willing if I came out of the company, especially Sizil. He hugged me tightly, unwilling to let go.

"Huu... You must be kidding, right? Why come out, ma'am? Who's gonna help me when Mom comes out?? Huu... Please don't come out dong ma'am... I'm gonna be a good boy. I'll find my own customer, ma'am, please don't come out..." I patted Sizil's back fondly.

Actually, I'm not willing to leave the big family that has been with me for six years. But I have to protect my baby. I don't want to because of Me, this kid gets maki abuse from people around me.

"Don't be more Zil. I'm getting out of here doesn't mean we won't meet again..."

"But Mom went home to her town, Mom. How can I meet? We can't see each other every day! I can't stay at Mom's house anymore. Where should I go if I'm lonely, Mom? Please don't resign ma'am... Please..." Sizil is still crying.

I could only pat her shoulder.

"Mom must have lied didn't you say you wanted to get married? This must be Mom's wits, right? Tell me the real reason, ma'am... Why did Mom come out anyway? Huuo..."

"I'm going to marry Zil..."

"lik! Mom doesn't have a boyfriend. Sekelah Pak Andre aja I don't like, where might suddenly Mother marry another man? There must be another reason, right, ma'am? Same story I'm Mom, please..."

"No, baby, no other reason. My parents set me up. He was tired of seeing his son never getting married. I just followed his request."

Sizil still does not believe my words. The boy was too close to me to be able to read my lies even the slightest. But I kept insisting on keeping my mouth shut.

Let only I know this secret. Let it be just me and my baby.

***

"Sha... Any second?" I looked over and saw Andre standing at the door of my room. His face looks wrinkled. It seems he has also heard of my resignation.

The time has shown at 18.26 WIB. Many of my men have gone home. It was just me in that room.

"Yes Mas. I have time."

"Want some fresh air?"

"Eh?"

"I mean, we're talking outside."

"Yes, it's okay."

I followed Andre. He took me to the cafe across the street, right in front of my office. The atmosphere of the cafe looks shahdu. Soft music plays beautifully. Create a romantic atmosphere for visitors who come.

Andre ordered drinks and snacks. Finished doing so, he looked at me deeply.

"Sha... Is that really how I heard that?"

"Which news is it?"

"About your resignation."

"Yes, that's right, Mom."

Andre's speechless. Jaw tightens. His hands clenched tightly.

"If you may know, what's your reason for doing it Sha?"

"I'm going to marry you." Again I saw Andre's face flushed. Resisting all emotions.

"You got married to 'him'?"

"L-yes..." I answered without looking at Andre's face. I'm afraid Andre can read my lies.

"You happy Sha?"

"Yes, it's."

"Really?"

"Yes, I'm happy." I tried to smile wide. To convince Andre that I'm really happy.

"It looks like we're really not a match for Sha."

"Ma-sorry Mas..."

"Well... Its alright. As long as you're happy Sha... When are you getting married?"

"As soon as Mas..."

"Don't forget to invite us all to Sha."

"Eh yes, my..."

"Blessed are Khansa..." Andre stroked my hair. His words seemed very sincere. I let Andre do it. It was like I got the attention of a sister.

"Yes, we'll both be happy." I was referring to my baby, but Andre meant something different. A smile of heartache appeared on his disheveled face.

"Yes, happy are you both." Speak with force.

***

The process of submitting my resignation is not immediately in the process. Due to my decent position, I had to wait for two weeks to find my replacement.

I finished all my work. Instructing substitutes to work in accordance with the jobdesk.

After two weeks of providing lightning training and finishing all the pending work, finally came my farewell day.

Nearly 70 employees gathered at the banking hall that night. They're throwing a little farewell party. We ate and almost everyone gave me a souvenir.

Towards the top of the show, we were all crying. There is a feeling of regret for having to leave what I built during these six years. But that feeling disappeared as soon as I remembered the fetus inside my stomach. My baby is my priority now. It's okay I lost my job, as long as my baby stays okay with me.

At 21:20 WIB, the event ended. One by one, the employees started to leave the office. Only Andre and I were left that night. Andre's holding me back from coming home.

"Sha, this is from me" he said, handing over a red velvet box the size of a hand.

"Eh, is this Mas?"

"Gift from me. Wear this when you are unhappy. I'll come for you Sha."

Finished saying so, Andre instantly turned his body and left without turning his head again. Leaving me who is still confused because of his words.

Out of curiosity, I finally opened a gift from Andre. It turned out that it was the ring he used to propose to me!!

My heart trembles. The guilt gets more on me. Andre was so sincere to me, yet I've wasted it. Rice has become porridge, I can't go back. All I can do is live the days with this baby.

"Mas Andre, be happy..."

***

I decided to sell the car. Holding the cash I need more right now.

I changed my phone number. I just kept my parents' and Sizil's numbers. Although Sizil doesn't know my real problem, but at least I don't want to make the child sad when I suddenly have no news.

That morning I finished packing my things. I decided to bring only one suitcase. While the other things I left in the rented house because the house will be inhabited by my successor. I was really determined to leave Surabaya.

After locking all the doors, I stared at the house for a long time. Thank you for being given the opportunity to live in it.

Then I waited for the trip to pick me up. Not long after, the vehicle in the form of a minibus came and drove break the heavy traffic, to the city of Malang.

Goodbye to Surabaya. The city where I've been scavenging fortune for six years. Thanks for everything.

Welcome to Malang city. A new place to scavenge for windfall. A new place for a new life. Hopefully this city will be good to us.

"Well Deck, from now on we're just the two of you. Let's live happily, okay." I stroked my stomach with my darling. I hope to be happy with my son. And the city of Malang became the hope of happiness.

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