Love of the Journalist
104. It's Not Easy To Be Me (2)
...104. It’s Not Easy To Be Me (2)...
Kirei
He scrunched the base of his nose. While the other fingers were tapping on the table. Continuously repeating. Until a while.
“What GL do not receive about the news?” The question is whether it was shown to whom. Because only he was there. “What they piqued?” coined. Pause for a moment. “Aaargg ...” Frustrating.
Then cupped his face. Support some of his body weight that sits leaning forward with both hands supported elbowing on the table.
Danang came to bring me a cup of honey tea.
“Drink first, mumpung warmer.” The man kept a royal European-patterned porcelain cup containing honey tea on the table.
He tried to smile even though the burden of the mind was able to steal his spirit today. Produce a smile that .. yes, like forced. Then he sipped the tea little by little.
“Garuda Land is a consortium of construction and property industries that have the authority to reclaim. Looks like they don't like the news as if to corner it,”
Danang spoke as he stepped closer to the sofa and sat there.
“But the weird one here. If they don't like the news. Why—” Danang added.
“They send bouquet? Hampers?” cut it. Weird right?
“What such a gift is arguably terror?” He looked at Danang. He was still sitting in the man's chair. Tonight they discussed what he thought was over, apparently ...
He breathed heavily.
The man was a mangosteen, “Kalo we feel dislike. Uncomfortable, even feel disturbed.”
“Mas, should I see them?” his proposal. By meeting them will probably know the motive behind this all. Or it will become increasingly strange. I don't know.
Danang budging.
“What is this related to Uncle Tilamuta?” Ask again. Hope Danang can help answer all the questions that hang in his mind. Moreover, the news of Uncle Tilamuta this morning who contacted surprised him.
The figure of an uncle who rarely interacted with him. Suddenly calling and asking about stocks? Indeed, Uncle Tilamuta had a stake in Kurenai Metal (KM) of 5 percent. But it's been transferred to his son. That's according to baapu. And the appointment of Uncle Tilamuta's son as director of Kurenai Metal is an absolute decision as the most shareholders. At the same time the granting of 5 percent share assets from Baapu to the new Director. Jebe owns a 10 percent stake in Kurenai Metal.
Of course Baapu considers the appointment of Jusuf Bague Kamaru or Jebe as a full-calculated Director. Background and proficiency are definitely the initial requirements.
Baapu had thought about that maturely.
He got up from the chair, then stood up and half sat down on the edge of the work desk while crossing.
Danang leaned back, crossed her legs, “I'm sure this is all related,”
“GL need supply steel iron from Kurenai Metal. To support the project keep running.”
“Moreover the government requires masterplan projects to expand and accelerate Indonesia's economic development using homeland products. Includes iron-steel.”
“Good, program. Increase the utility of manufacturing industry as well.”
“And Kurenai Metal, one among the upstream industry producing plate (sheet steel) and crude steel (rough steel).”
She looked at her husband. Want to know how far Danang has investigated this.
“Maybe ...” Danang paused for a moment.
“I can already guess, Mas.” His body looked at the man.
**
Danang
He gathered as much information as he could about Garuda Land, about Kurenai Metal and about the motives that terrorized his wife.
All this time he never interfered. Not caring about Kirei's shares in two companies at once. However, if it had caused Kirei to be uncomfortable and safe again. Automatically enter the room and he will not stand idly by about it.
He read several pieces of investigative results about Garuda Land company.
“Garuda Torrid,”. “CEO Garuda Land region Sumatra-Java-Bali.”
“Child of owner Torrid Group.”
He sighed after he finished reading sheet by sheet the results of the investigation.
Many public complaints, especially the fishermen and their union about the ongoing reclamation project. They assume, since the project was worked on their search eyes reduced and even decreased drastically.
Not to mention the fishing area becomes limited. Not as free as before. And rob's flood is becoming.
Although the developers argue will build a giant embankment. But in fact all for the sake of smoothing the goals of one party only. The developer certainly. While small citizens can only surrender with fate.
This issue has actually been a long time.
Back sticking up when TVS intensively preach them. Moreover, Kirei plans to include in the special program regarding their project. Because of a lot of awkwardness. And GL seems closed. The latter is already an open secret
Are they inflamed?
It doesn't feel possible. GL is not an abal-abal company and is experienced in its field. They can handle obstacles and problems at hand. The proof is from the west end to the east of this country, they are the ones who take part in strategic projects. So ....
He rubbed his neck.
His head is a little heavy.
**
Kirei
“Assalamualaikum, As. How are you?” Ask Asti.
“Waalaikumsalam .. alhamdulillah good news, Ma'am. Iiiihhh, it feels like it's been a long time since Madam Rei didn't call. Kitorang miss.” Sahut Asti girang's.
He smiles. It's true that he hasn't called Asti in a long time. He usually calls either baapu or neene.
“Iya, sorry. But always do not forget the nitip same message neene for Asti.” Refusals.
“Mother always tell. But still miss.”
“As,” he said restrained.
“Saaya, Mbak.”
Silent moment.
“Mbak, Rei?” Call Asti, wake him up.
“Ehm ... uh .. baapu same neene healthy all, right, As?” I don't know why that word came out.
“Health, Ma'am. Since he was out of the hospital at that time. Same mother healthy. Already started jogging again.”
He smiles. Glad to hear.
“OK. Thank you, As. Greetings to all.”
“Sama-sama, Mbak.”
Phone connection disconnected. He leaned his back behind his chair.
A few days thinking about GL, it felt like his head was about to break. Pulsating. He wanted to quickly finish it, so as not to drag on. But Danang's advice to be patient wait a little longer. The man still needed a little more time to gather information.
**
Danang
Today he accompanied Kirei to meet representatives of the GL. At one of the 5-star hotel restaurants. Previously there was a tension between him and Kirei a while ago.
“I'm dizzy, Mas. Pengen as soon as finished.” Kirei insisted on meeting with the GL.
“Until when wait for Mas Danang investigation? While the delivery of flowers and hampers it keeps coming almost 2 days once.” With notes. Of course the contents of the hampers, also diverse. All the luxury stuff. From rolex lady datejust watches, hermes birkin bags and baccarat les larmes perfumes that cost more than 90 million.
“I don't want you to be rash!” Excited, “this is not as simple as you think,” his tone began to press.
“Dengerin .. they are a big company. Something like this is impossible if there is no big motive behind it. Trust me.”
Kirei looked at him pushyly. Exhaling a rough breath.
“I'm coming.” Disconnect after getting word that the GL was willing to meet them.
Whahuh? The effect of those who want to force meet. GL is the one who started from the beginning. Shit!
And currently the four of them are sitting in a VIP room of a 5-star hotel restaurant.
Two people greeted them kindly. Then get acquainted and shake hands with each other. A man in a light blue shirt in a dark blue suit introduces himself as a representative of GL named Garu. The other man claimed to be named Toni.
“We are here intending to clear up some things.” Reciprocity.
"Agreed." Garu.
Kirei who can't stand the stale base directly said, “Your destination is actually what?” ketus.
The two men before them instantly took a distance backwards upholding their backs.
He rubbed the back of Kirei's hand which was on top of his lap. Trying to calm Kirei who started to get emotional.
Garu and Toni were still silent. Eared.
“We are disturbed by your shipment of goods.” It adds.
“This we can stir with the article of unpleasant actions.” His base was bluffing, even though he knew the snare of his punishment was light. Or even have no effect at all with the power that they have. Oh damn it! There's no choice.
The rake smiled obliquely. So did Toni with high confidence.
“How can it be said to be unpleasant? Precisely we provide a pleasant item, right?” Garu menukas satisfied.
Kirei's hands clenched firmly under the table. He was trying to shut it down.
He took some paper bags that he kept under the table. Then give it to the man.
“We don't need these items,”
“And about hand bouquet please stop as soon as possible.”
“Last, don't ever bother us again!” As a warning.
“We only offer deal!” Tukas Garu's.
He and Kirei frowned. Deal, meaning?
“Pass our needs according to the submission letter to KM.”
It clucked. The trap was right.
“Or if you can't, we can buy shares of Ibu Kirei.”
**
Garudas
It seems that he will have trouble approaching the 20 percent KM shareholder. After the first meeting, there was no agreement. Even the woman was stubborn.
Huh.
The classical methods of seduction do not work. The personal approach also seems to be ending.
While the deadline for project work continues to run close to the agreement agreement limit. Construction steel supplies should be obtained immediately. Immediately.
He did not want to lose tens of billions of rupiah to release the project that had been running. It's better to buy the woman's shares to smooth over the next projects, right? A little loss is okay, for the sustainability of Garuda Land in the future.
The right decision. He thins his lips.
**
Kirei
He never expected his share ownership in KM to have such an impact. PT. Kurenai Metal is engaged in manufacturing iron steel industry. One of the companies that helped supply the needs of national iron-steel for a long time. Especially after the government encourages the use of domestic products in every development project. A little bit also affects the course of KM production.
Automatic production capacity of Kurenai Metal also increased. Evidenced by its performance reports that periodically increase with the addition of production machines.
Director Kurenai Metal who is none other than the son of Uncle Tilamuta is always reporting the company's performance periodically to all shareholders.
Baapu is the largest KM shareholder with 40 percent. Himself 20 percent. Jebe as Director holds 10 percent. The other 30 percent belong to a few entrepreneurs.
And all this time he did not know who the parties were working with KM. He always follows the decision of Baapu. He just knew everything was going well. There are no problems or problems that mean anything. Also, the dividend distribution continues to flow every month.
Then why, it was Uncle Tilamuta who contacted him. Shouldn't it be Jebe?
“Thinking what?” And hugged him from behind. Kissing head.
He who was lying on his side tightened Danang's hand which was coiled around his waist.
“Do I just take off that stock, Mas?” His face was desperate.
“I'm dizzy.”
“I think having stocks is delicious. Just accept the money is in order,”
“No njlimet gini,”
He took a deep breath until his shoulders pulled upwards. Then sag when exhaling slowly.
“Because your stock has the influence to decide which party is entitled to supply from KM.”
“Almost if added with baapu stock. Absolutely, other shareholders can also just come along, and relented.”
“Maybe all this time baapu who always appoint anyone who has the right to pass the submission of cooperation.”
Hugged the two for a moment.
“According to baapu story. Kurenai Metal used to be built by Baapu to make ship construction. And became the forerunner before KNS stood.”
“Initially only produce steel plate for ship,”
“Kata baapu, steel plate for ship is different from steel plate in general. Has its own specifications and advantages. Because it must be resistant to corrosion of seawater and pressure,”
“Should contain preset chemical elements, should not exceed the provisions. If not, it will affect the quality of the steel produced. That is, also, the quality of ship construction can be at stake.”
“Baapu creates quality steel that conforms to the specifications of ship construction. And proved demand is increasing.”
“Short story, baapu also established KNS as Kurenai Metal grew bigger and spread the wings producing steel beyond ship construction.”
He rubbed the arm that was still wrapped around his waist in a directional and gentle movement.
“According to Mas Danang how?”
“Better discussion with baapu first. The stock was a baapu gift, so it should have been discussed with him.”
“But, Rei is afraid of angry baapu. Or suddenly sick from being surprised to hear this news, how?”
“Keep you want to make your own decision? That's when I don't recomend,”
“Mas ...” He turned to face Danang. Swiping that firm jaw. Staring full.
“Rei, want to get this done as soon as possible. Rei, go to Gorontalo.”
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