Jakarta - Tokyo Love Story
51. Job Offers

"Udah, Kal. Don't cry. You do not know yourself. Seira's right. Don't call Edo anymore. Don't ask her for help anymore. And about Edward..."

Kalula who said to herself wiped her tears. He was sobbing and snuggled.

"Yes, about Edward don't be too taken heart. Seira said that because he was rich. It is hard being a poor girl. You will always be underestimated. Prove that you are not that generous and want to be approached by Edward just because he is rich.

Don't cry, Kal. Come on, you can..."

Kalula then cried until he fell asleep. He forgot what time it was.

Such a hard life he was used to. Being underestimated by people, being looked at one eye, is common. But he used to face it all with his papa and Edo. Two important people who strengthen his life.

Now that figure is gone. Kalula was down, but he tried hard.

"Already, Kal. Edo already has Seira yan many times better in any aspect than you are an ordinary girl. Forget insults.

About Edo who changed his lifestyle, his association, it's none of your business anymore. Stop worrying about everything. Close your ears and let your life go. You just have to think about yourself and be happy.

Your plan after this is just to find a new job in order to avoid 100 % of Edward. After that, study again for the next scholarship list. Save a lot and focus. Okay?"

In his sleep even Kalula was still carried away by dreams. Dihina Seira broke him. He strengthened his own mentality by trying to think everything was okay.

Broken yourself, encouraging yourself to rise alone.

Kalula falls asleep with the remnants of grief in this strange place without knowing that in his apartment, Edward is half dead thinking about it.

The man paced back and forth without being able to close his eyes.

Kalula's contact has been plastered on her phone since the afternoon. But the 'call' button felt reluctant to press. He was confused and afraid that Kalula would avoid him.

The information from Dika was also just a piece. Kalula went to drag the suitcase after being told that his salary had not been able to go down in the meantime.

"Didn't Kalula already suspect yes if the salary I deliberately hold let him contact me? Then he was angry and didn't want help. Aghhh! Did I have a wrong strategy?" Edward was pacing back and forth with a cell phone in his grasp.

***

Her morning.

Drtts! Drtts!

Kalula's phone was still connected to the data charging box that morning when Edward called her. Obviously the call wasn't raised because Kalula wasn't in the room.

Kalula was in the bathroom to clean up because he had not had time to shower since last night. Meanwhile Shanty prepared breakfast for them.

Shanty is very kind and friendly. He was happy to have Kalula because he had friends. From waking up they kept talking.

Shanty asked Kalula's work and other pleasantries. Kalula received the breakfast with a bad heart but felt grateful as well. He then said the reason was late here yesterday because there was a problem with his salary.

With her hair still slightly wet, Kalula was already dressed neatly. He enjoyed breakfast at the dinner table of his kindly hostess.

"Can't do it, Kal? Shouldn't wait for a new account, dong. For example, failed transfer or there are technical constraints, the office should provide compensation. Moreover, the employees need. You should be able to ask for cash." Shanty even seemed annoyed at Kalula's explanation.

Kalula just smiled faintly.

"I'm not brave, Ma'am. I spoke well, but the manager said he couldn't. Judekah. I am afraid of protests. I worked there for a month. Afraid of getting fired, Mom. Find a hard job. I just finished High School." Kalula said slowly.

Shanty just nodded while chewing. Glad he's not nauseous this morning.

"My office has vacancies, Kal. I can give you a recommendation if you want. No need for high-level graduates. The important thing is that you are ready to work, resilient, not crybaby, smart to adapt. Interests?" ask Shanty.

Kalula looked at Shanty while nodding quickly without a second thought.

Oh, if he knew his job vacancy was to become personal assistant Lady Amelia Santono aka mama Edward who is famous fierce and judes it.

"Yes. I just got accepted to work and just graduated High School. My mom didn't have a fee to enroll me in college. At that time my late father was very sick, abis got a PHK. Destruction of family economics.

Well, I decided to get a job and get one. A year of work my contract was extended. I was even enrolled in college and financed by my boss. Her name is Bu Amelia Santono. That's very nice of him, Kal.

When I said he wanted to resign, he lost me because 5 years is comfortable with my work. He's a little tough as a new guy. Before I had 7 other candidates who had just been crying a week was not strong and asked to resign.

Yes, Ms. Amelia Santono is quite hard and fierce when it comes to work. But if he already knows our performance is good, he will be good. Seriously. Not all strong people are treated that hard.

Your job is to follow him everywhere. Difficult holidays. Even Sunday has you can call any hour to get him to the show. Sometimes formal events, sometimes socialite parties, sometimes because just being lonely he asked for company to the salon.

Funny anyway. It's just that his orders are sometimes beyond reason. If you ask for anything, it must be quick, precise, and true. He's quite a perfectionist. Still interested after I told you this long story?"

Oh, really Shanty is a woman who loves to tell stories. Kalula had only listened since then while nodding his head.

Shown in Amelia Santono's head was a female boss who looked like an evil witch. Stupid, loud, decisive, and terrifying. Lady boss!

But wouldn't it be better to work for the wicked witch and escape Edward than to stay in the cafe?

If from Shanty's story, it seems that the progress of being a personal assistant of the rich mistress is quite promising. It just takes one word: hold.

Kalula nodded quickly. He's very sure. How fierce is that rich lady compared to Mama Sastri? Kalula was sure he could.

"Bak, I want to, Ma'am. I can, really. I am not easy to give up her son. Whatever the boss, I'll hold." Kalula looked at Shanty with great certainty.

Shanty laughs.

"Seriously? I'll ask the staff, yes. You prepare your CV. Oh, ja. Before leaving for work, you will need to enter your phone number, yes.

Oh yeah, and about the boarding room like tonight you sleep here first, Kal. My mother can't go home yet. My aunt is getting worse. No papa, right?

Even my mom says she likes me to have friends. Understandably, my husband is out of town as well. Afraid of me why-why if the night alone. What time do you come home from work?" ask Shanty.

"I'm the day shift, Ma'am. Just leave this abis. I'll be home around 5 or 6." Kalula answered.

It really doesn't matter that he hasn't been able to get a boarding room and stayed here for a while. In fact, he was happy that Shanty was friendly and offered him work.

"Oh, okay. You don't have to make breakfast plates. Let it be here. I'm glad I didn't feel nauseous this morning. You're ready to go to work, Kal. But find me before you leave, yeah. We're looking for a mobile number." Shanty knew he was standing up and packing the dishes.

Kalula nodded.

***

One missed call from Edward.

Kalula knitted his eyebrows. What's Edward calling? There is also a message that has not been read.

Kalula who was ready to go to work with a bag tucked on his shoulder was intending to check the message but a scream made him run quickly out of the room.

"Mister Shanty!"

Kalula screamed loudly when she saw Shanty lying on the terrace floor. From the end of her knee-length home dress was flowing fresh blood.

Shanty looked shocked. So did Kalula.

What the hell's going on?

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