Love of the Journalist
91. Rumours

...91. Rumours...

Kirei

Meeting, breifing, read rundown, reading of scripts, shooting, become daily food. What's more at the end of him bringing the program.

“CUT!!” Seru Director. Looks pissed. “Retake!” Its effects.

“Focus-focus!” Anton was no less encouraging.

Shooting for segment 1 is slow. Concentration's broken. The breath is so heavy. Puffs that load conditions.

He could no longer hide his faded face. His head also shimmered. But there's no way he's asking for an extra break. The guest star had been waiting for him fifteen minutes ago in the waiting room. Ten minutes later the second segment begins. Although not a live broadcast. But a talk show is no joke. Must be minimal errors and repetition.

“Come on .. come on,” he said in his heart. Self-advancing.

“You why Rei?” Anton approached her.

“It looks like you are facing a problem, or something?”

He's still quiet. Looked at Anton's face.

“Sorry, Mas.” The drill.

“Remember! Professional person. Focus. Put aside your problems.” Lecar Anton. Then passed.

Not without reason his concentration split this afternoon. It was lunchtime when I was eating the lunch box. He was approached by a woman who claimed to be Anton's wife.

Submitting photos of her togetherness with Anton. While chatting in the lobby after work while waiting for the rain yesterday afternoon. At the time of one car, he was sitting on the bench next to Anton. Then photos of them sitting in the studio at various moments.

He sighed.

All percis photo angle like ‘only both’ and ‘looks friendly’. Though if examined more deeply he was never alone with Anton. Must be with the crew and the others. What a crueler slander! Her thought.

“Please prove that you have nothing to do with this!” Excited Anton's wife while handing over the photos.

“You're married, right? What if it happens to you!”

And what struck his heart was, “Do not take advantage of the kindness of Mas Anton!”

I swear by whatever it is. He never thought like that. He even considered Anton as his brother. That’s it! Anton's kindness since his meeting on TVS until now has never been misunderstood. Was he used by someone? Or is someone taking advantage of this cheap news?

“Rei!” Call Astrada pat her on the shoulder. “Retake.” Its effects.

He nodded. Rushed back to the stage. Trying to get rid of all the prejudices. In order to take next not to experience obstacles.

Although segment one runs alot and retake several times. Luckily the second segment, three, four to five finally went smoothly.

“Why, Rei?” Gita asked as she returned to the dressing room after filming ended.

“Lo any problem?”

“Gak usually lo kayak gini!” Gita.

He sat on the chair removing his makeup slowly. A glimpse of Gita still staring at him.

“Hangout, yuk!” Take Gita. Sitting next to him.

He shook his head, “Sorry I can't.”

The next day, he just arrived at the office. The noise and noise behind him grew increasingly disturbing. The views of some employees who met him seemed to judge him. He had a forbidden relationship with the producer.

The next day it was also the same. It's like a mockery. Even if it's just buzzing in the back.

**

Kenichi

The first day of his arrival to Jakarta deliberately did not want to tell his sister. He went straight to the hotel where he stayed as well as where the training was held.

The second day was still the same he was trapped in the dense training time. So I haven't seen him yet. It was only on the third day that he came to his sister's apartment. But he was surprised by the condition of Kirei's empty apartment. The day began to change the night.

“Where?” When the phone call is answered.

“Againoutside, same Gita.”

He clucked, “I again in the apartment nih.”

“Kakak who play hide and seek. Who told Jakarta diem-diem.” Salak Kirei's.

He hissed, “I'm there now.”

***

Kirei

There was no harm in accepting Gita's offer the next day. It is one of the largest malls in the area of Tengsin Rubber. Not far from his office.

Another reason is to coincide with the bazaar in the mall. Located on the ground floor. Various electronic items are displayed there. At first glance his eyes were stunned by the latest camera in front of the photographic booth display.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with a full frame sensor resolution of 30.4 megapixels with a sensitivity level up to ISO 32000. Equipped with dual pixel technology, DIGIC 6+ image processor, anti flicker, and many other advantages.

He was amazed.

“Hemmm ... 4.151,6 USD,” murmured. The type of DSLR camera that has been far behind. Although it can still be used. But he should be proud, because he was able to buy the camera with his own sweat. Become a freelance editor at a book publisher while still in college.

“Lo want to buy?” sergeant Gita approached him.

He looked at the camera without switching.

“The price makes drain bag,”

Gita smiled mockingly.

“Cih ... The queen of KNS just said expensive!” The new Ken coming from behind him snatched sarcastically.

“Take!!” Ken's Provocation.

It clucked. Then grunt.

“Let's go,” says. Leave storefront.  He is not the type who likes to waste money. Always full of calculations.

But he took a picture of the camera. At least one day I don't know when he wants to have it. Let's just look at the picture first. Thought pleasing.

Still on the same floor the three of them entered in the Japanese restaurant.

After ordering food, they sat at one of the empty tables. It just so happens that tonight there are many visitors.

“When Maega comes, Brother?” Ask while sucking his drink through a straw.

“Maybe tomorrow,” replied Ken.

He folds lips, “Have already launched?”

Ken seemed to be flicking his shoulders casually.

“Eh .. eat-eat-eat!” Exclaim Gita when their order has come.

“Git, it's not a—” His eyes are moving following someone who's getting away past the restaurant they're in.

“Mas Anton with his wife.” Gita Sahut.

“Why, Rei?” Ask Ken.

“What's wrong!” Her salad.

“I already know.” Gita. While putting sukiyaki into his mouth with the help of chopsticks.

He tilted his head towards Gita, “About rumors lo same Mas Anton.” Connect Gita.

It cringes. So is Ken, “What are the rumors?” Ken Sahut.

Wailful.

Ken's staring.

The corner of his lips lifted up faintly, “Just a rumour,”

“Rumors could be slander.” Ken Tandas.

“That slander was created by a man who hates you, Rei. Scattered by stupid people. And finally trusted by fools.” Tukas Gita's.

Ken snatching, “Agreed.”

He bit his lower lip, “I don't know who spread that slander.” He said not excited. Ramen in front of him suddenly did not disturb his nose and stomach. In the beginning, it was very tempting and tempting.

“And I don't know what that guy's motive is?” Mind tired. His days were terrorized by rumors that were deliberately overthrown. Is Anton's wife behind all this? It doesn't feel possible. Or does?

**

Kenichi

“Rei, are you sure of your decision?” He asked when they had arrived at his sister's apartment. He threw his body on the bed.

“Consider,”

“Do not complicate yourself.” Sneakily.

Kirei was still silent. Sitting in a chair with a busy fingers on a cell phone screen.

Pause for a moment.

“How should I go? Gossip, not really!” Kirei said annoyedly.

“Every place. Every circumstance ... however one likes. Someone doesn't like us. We can't allow them to like us. Yeah, right?” Kirei.

Kirei sighed, “Sometimes cape, Brother. But if we give up, aren't they happy?”

“Ruminating!” The drill. “You should find a solution,”

He lay on his side facing his sister, “Prove it's not true!” Stringency. Then rise to his feet, “aku back.” Ken wears his sneakers, “does I need to intervene?”

“Twist me here again.” He said while still in the doorway. Then it passed as the door closed slowly.

***

Kirei

“Mas ...” When the video call is connected. Saw Danang sitting on the couch watching TV.

“Hemm,”

He looked at the man closely. Unblinking.

“Rei, why?” Tanya Danang turned her gaze to the mobile screen.

He is leaning towards the headboard. Shake, then smile thinly.

“Rei,” Danang's typical call signifies, if he should be honest.

“Are you okay?”

Eyes warming. Clear liquid has been struggling in the eye peluk. Before long, her two tears rolled freely.

“Hei,”

“Do your husband need to be there now?”

“Small girls can't cry. Relax there is a good sister here.”

“Good brother will protect you,”

He shook his head and then chuckled. Shrinking her watery nose.

“Cuma .. want to call aja.” His kill.

“Pengen heard his voice. I want to see his face,”.

Danang clucked. Soft words, “Tell me now,”

He breathed heavily. He himself hesitated and confused. Why is he so crybaby. So fragile. In front of Danang. Not himself at all. Two tears rolled back.

But quickly he said, “I kangen ..”

Rise up from the sofa. Walk towards the room. Sit on the head of the bed.

“Honey,” Danang looked at him fixedly, “tomorrow morning I went there.”

He barked, “I'm fine. Don’t worry.”

“Kalo so tell me. Who made my wife cry like a gini?"

He shook.

“Rei,” reprimands alongside intimidation.

He told me about what happened to him. Rumours. The gossip cornered him. Although several times he had been hit by cheap news like this. But I don't know why this time it's like breaking down his defenses. Shred his patience.

“I believe in you.” Danang Tandas.

“Ignore the others,”

“I fully believe in you,” reset Danang assured.

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Note :

Ruminating is the initial stress phase. Caused by deep problems or sadness that traps his mental situation. It is usually motivated by trauma, abuse and bullying in childhood.

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