Just Love Figurant
Chapter 16

Time goes on non-stop. The earth continues to spin on its axis. Day and night change with time. Everything is still the same as before, but not with the weather that has entered the summer.

Without feeling it already, Marcel and Lusi have been moving away from each other for the past two months. Precisely after the expulsion of Renata to Marcel when Lusi was fainting at that time in his home. The two seemed to be getting farther away, like they had never had a close friendship.

At one time, Lusi intended to replace all the money Marcel gave him, but Marcel refused under the pretext he was sincerely helpful. After that, there was no more chat that marked their closeness. They are like two strangers who are only limited to employers and subordinates in the office.

'Take it as a form of help from me, Lusi. I do good not only to you, to other employees who need me too, I always help him. So don't assume that I did you good, because of something.'

That's what Marcel said at the time. Until now, things have started to change as well. Renata is married to her heart. Surely it was enough to reduce the intensity of the meeting between Lusi and Renata. Sometimes Renata misses Lusi very much, and they can only meet, when her husband is at work. Of course it must be with the permission of Renata's husband first.

The scorching heat of the sun all day, coupled with the dense work activity, makes the energy of Lusi as if drained. The woman continues to work and intends to make money in order to send Shila to school.

Until the day has begun in the afternoon, Lusi's working hours are almost over. His co-worker, Beny, was a little worried because Lusi was several times sitting leaning against the wall, with a pale face.

"Lusi, ask permission from the superior to go home first. Look, you don't seem okay. Rest and don't move much. You don't seem to be feeling well." Beni said, sitting on the floor, with her shoulders leaning against the wall like Lusi.

Lusi looked to the side, where Beny was there. Lusi smiled even though his face looked deathly pale. He was determined to keep working and go home until after work.

"Come, Ben. But I feel like I'm okay. Don'worry. I'll be better later too. I also do not know why, lately I feel my immune system is declining. It was not raining and it was summer." Lusi answered slowly.

"But your face is too pale. I'm afraid you'll pass out at work, and end up panicking a lot of people. It's okay, I'll help you talk to the supervisor if you want. Let's stand up." Beny tries to persuade Lucia.

"I'm on vacation, Ben. Even if the permit does not reduce my salary, but I am reluctant if I permit to go home or vacation continuously. Let me work. I'm afraid it will affect the value of the company against me. I have to keep working for my sister's living and school expenses." Lusi was honest.

"Yes already. If you don't get strong later, you can ask me for help. I'll help you get home." Beny chiming. "Yes, I'll clean the pantry room first." Beny again.

Beny then walked towards the pantry, leaving Luci with a feeling he could not stand.

I don't know when exactly, Beny felt there was something else in his heart for Lusi. The simple and unpretentious girl, as well as having a polite and gentle attitude, was able to captivate Beny.

Not only that, apparently Beny also knew about the daily life of Lusi. About Lusi who lives alone with his sister, also many costs that must be met to make Lusi have to work hard, Beny knows everything.

Before long, after Lusi felt better, the woman stood up, trying to ward off the dizziness when after sitting and standing suddenly.

This is the real struggle of life. When a person feels that he really needs rest because of fatigue, but is forced to keep working to challenge the world.

It's sad, isn't it?

During this time, Lusi was famous for being good to everyone. The woman was never arrogant either. Even some people who accidentally insulted the condition of Lusi, always reciprocated well and ended up forgiving. Obviously, Lusi never had any enemies.

"Lusi, my God, what's wrong with you?" Beny patted Susi's cheeks slowly, hoping that Lusi would wake up soon. Unfortunately, Lusi remained unconscious with his eyes closed.

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In his room, Marcel heard from Bayu, that the office girl who used to serve him and named Lusi, was fainting in the hallway leading to the pantry. Even Marcel never knew where the pantry lay and how it looked.

There was a sense of unease that enveloped Marcel's heart. Until then Bayu decided to stop talking with Marcel.

"Yes already, sir. I'm out." Bayu said while looking down for a moment at Marcel.

"Woody, wait. Can I ask you a favor?" Marcel asked slowly.

"Come, comehike. I want to talk to you in secret."

"What's up, mister?" Bayu approached, not so to get out of his master's room.

"May I ask for help? But I ask that no one else be known but you and me." Marcel Pinta.

"alright, sir. What kind of help is that?" Bayu asked.

"Find a brown envelope and give this to Susi. I know he needs money for his health. His sister had just applied to junior high school and was in need of a lot of money as well. Maybe this will help Lusi a little. Tell me this is help from the office, not from me personally." Marcel said, handing over twenty pieces of red money.

Bayu frowned in his place. Why would his boss suddenly want to help others? Usually Marcel doesn't really care about the things around him.

"This is serious, sir?" Ask Bayu later.

"I'm serious, Bayu. Come on, give it to him if he wants to come home. If necessary, take him to the doctor and bear all the costs. He and I were good friends a while ago. He helped me too. It's just, now I'm not so close to him. So it would be awkward to come suddenly to her, by extending help." Marcel.

"alright, sir. I'll try to see him in a minute." Bayu was surprised, if Marcel and Lusi ever became friends.

Bayu just passed from there, leaving Marcel who astonished himself at his attitude. Since when did Marcel change to care about others? Especially this against Lusi.

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