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#183 - New Jobs

Merlin laid his body on his simple mattress. The day after resigning at a karaoke place that had given him money coffers, Merlin tried to find another job that was better than where he worked first. But it turns out that until the dark, he did not get a decent job.

A long sigh sounded extremely frustrated in the ears of Resti, Merlin's roommate. They came from the same village and both migrated to the capital. The difference is, Resti did not have time to go to college like Merlin. Resti chose to open a coffee shop after graduating from High School with the proceeds of selling his father's land in the village.

Lucky after approximately 7 years of wandering, Resti coffee shop has started to return the capital that he had borrowed from his father. Resti didn't want to trouble his parents. He chose to return the capital from his father and now he lives mediocre with Merlin.

Their age is the same. They are also the same school since Junior High. And Resti was the one who understood Merlin the most all along.

"What's wrong? You look tired" said Resti who just came home from the store.

"Resti! I'm fired! I've been looking for another job all day but I haven't been able to" Merlin complained to her best friend.

"That's it. Don't be too forced. I said what too. You're not fit to work there. But you lasted a year. Now you've finally escaped the snare of the striped-nose men over there" Resti replied at length.

Merlin nodded quickly and hugged Resti.

"Oh, don't be sad. I'm sure you'll get a better job after this." Resti rubbed Merlin's back.

"Do you believe me?"

"of course. You are a strong Merlin. You can definitely face this."

Merlin smiled. "I want to get a decent job just once" Merlin asked as he looked up at the sky.

"Definitely! I'm sure you'll get that."

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The next day, armed with his S1 diploma, Merlin prepares to find work in a city that is already crowded with more and more rampant unemployment. And now Merlin adds to a long list of unemployed people who can only stand by fate.

Merlin walked down one office to another. But until the sun turns blazing, Merlin has not been accepted in a company that is even small scale though.

Merlin decides to visit Resti's tavern. Even during the day, the store owned by Resti can be said to be crowded visitors. Sometimes Merlin wants to be like an independent Resti. But again, everyone's fortune must be different from each other.

And Merlin was convinced that his fortune must be somewhere.

"Hey, look at this! Avicenna Group's office opened a job opening!" exclaimed a customer who made Merlin's eyes widen.

Merlin immediately snatched the newspaper the two men were reading. Carefully Merlin read any vacancies needed.

"Personal assistant?" merlin muttered.

"Try it, Mer. Who knows that's your fortune."

After the tavern visitors were a bit quiet, Merlin asked Resti's opinion about job advertisements in the newspaper.

"Hmm? But all I know is that Avicenna Group is a big company. Small companies don't accept me, what about big ones? It's the same as fishing in murky water. I will definitely not be accepted!"

Resti looked at Merlin. "Look! You'll know how valuable you are when you're able to show the world. Don't be pessimistic! I'm sure you can!" Resti gave spirit to Merlin. Until a smile appeared on Merlin's face.

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Today Merlin is preparing to conduct an interview test at the Avicenna Group building. The application he sent got a response.

Merlin hopes that he can enter the ranks of Avicenna Group. At least he must be confident in order to answer the questions asked later.

Finally it was Merlin's turn to go forward for the interview. There were three people there. Two middle-aged men and one man who looks young and also.

Merlin answered confidently all the questions asked. And most importantly he was honest with nothing to cover.

Merlin looked at the young man before him who looked so dazzling. As if bewitched by his charm, Merlin was silent for a while when the young man said he was welcome to join the Avicenna Group.

"Miss! Miss Merlinda!" call the young man.

"Eh? Ah yes, Sir. What was?" merlin asked clumsyly because she was caught admiring the man.

"You're accepted! From tomorrow you can go to work. You can meet me first. I'm Karel Avicenna." Karel extended her hand towards Merlin. As if still in disbelief, Merlin greeted the helping hand trembling.

"Thank you, Mister. Thank you!"

After shaking hands, Karel allowed Merlin to leave the room. After that he also left the place.

"How can a girl with no experience of working in a company be taken for granted by Mr Karel?" upset the man one.

"Yes, will there be no problem if the girl becomes Mr. Giga's personal assistant?" timpal second man.

"Ah done. We follow what Mr. Karel wants. He specifically asked Mr. Nathan to find a personal assistant for Mr. Giga. What can we do if Mr. Karel's decision leads to the girl."

The two middle-aged men of HRD were finally only able to resign with the decision made by Karel.

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"Wooow! Tos!" Merlin cheered happily together with Resti.

Tonight felt really good for Merlin.

"I got accepted to work for Avicenna Group!" merlin exclaimed with a look at the night sky.

Now the two of them are sitting relaxing in the rooftop of their apartment. Merlin and Resti deliberately chose the top room in order to spend time staring at the sky while telling stories with the universe.

"Congratulations, man! You have to fight well in order to be an exemplary employee there," said Resti.

Merlin nodded quickly. "Yes, I will definitely work well!" again he told the universe.

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Merlin glanced at the clock in his hand. It's ten in the morning but the boss hasn't revealed his nose either.

Merlin glanced at the personal assistants of other managers who were busy taking care of their work. From morning Merlin was already very excited to start his work day.

"Where is Mr Giga Avicenna? Why hasn't he shown up yet?" muttered Merlin who finally headed for the pantry to make coffee. He began to feel drowsiness attacking when he had waited a long time.

"You're looking for Mr Giga? It seems he won't come again. Or it may come too late" said a personal assistant named Friska.

"I'm Friska, I'm Karel Avicenna's assistant" he added.

Merlin rounded his eyes. "So, sir Karel Avicenna is also in this section?" inner Merlin was a little relieved to know that the friendly handsome man was in an office with her.

"Why smile? Although Mr. Giga has not come yet, you should do your duty as well. Don't just laze around."

"I-yes, Brother. Then can I study with you?" merlin asked a little doubtfully.

"Could only. Come with me! It just so happens that Mr. Karel is in a meeting with a client, so I'm a bit of a leisurely."

Merlin commented on his big smile. Adeptly Merlin learned what a personal assistant should do.

At eleven o'clock in the afternoon, Giga finally arrived at his office. Merlin who got the code from Friska immediately rose from his seat and welcomed Giga's arrival.

"Good day, sir!" Merlin saluted by bowing his body slightly.

Giga who was walking leisurely just passed Merlin just like that. Giga doesn't even think Merlin exists.

Until a few days passed, Giga was still reluctant to glance at Merlin. He just passed the girl's table without asking anything.

On the fifth day, Merlin decides to meet Giga in his room.

"Excuse me, Master!" Merlin knocked on the door first.

"Hmm, what's wrong?" giga replied casually impressed coldly.

"I am the new Lord's personal assistant. My name is Merlinda."

Giga, who had not hugged Merlinda for several days, suddenly felt a jolt and looked at the girl who was looking down in front of him.

"What's your name?" ask Giga.

"Eh? My name? Merlinda, Sir."

For the first time their eyes met and stared at each other for a few seconds.

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