
After returning from the cafe with Choi Sajang, this afternoon Zefa was with Nayra in the office lobby, waiting for another friend to come for lunch.
But Zepha's attitude is still the same as this morning, making Nayra wonder and curious about what happened to Zepha to make him look sad.
"Lo why the hell? From this morning, scowl! What's the matter? Usually my same story". Nayra.
Zefa was silent for a moment.
"Ah don't know". Zepha's sahut is lethargic.
"Lo is no longer upset because V uploaded a photo on sosmed right?". Nayra was curious.
"What the hell is Nay. No, we talked about it this morning". Zefa said a little annoyed.
Knowing her best friend was sensitive, was in a bad mood, Nayra stopped asking even though her curiosity was still there.
"Come girls!". Araya cried upon their arrival in the lobby approaching Zepha and Nayra.
"But girls! What are we gonna eat?". Imelda.
"Well yes. I'm dizzy when it comes to eating menu. It's up to you guys". Metta said casually with her beautiful eyes.
"We've been to a regular restaurant, rather than dizzy thinking about what to eat!". Imelda gave a quick decision and walked right away until her friend followed.
Step by step accompanied by a joke is now over when they have arrived at the destination restaurant.
"What message?". Ask Araya.
"Same rice meat soto, I take it all". Sahut Imelda is in charge of ordering food this time.
"Niceuuu". Nayra.
Seeing that Zepha was lethargic and did not talk much, one by one his friends began to realize the unusual attitude of Zepha.
"Lo why Zef? Sick again?". Tanya Metta arrived.
Zefa was speechless with her sluggish face, then shook her head.
"Yes, I think it's weak. You're not feeling well, are you?". Said Araya after tidying up her lipsticks.
"Capek kali Zefa, nemanin Sajangnim where where is". Imelda.
"From this morning I picked it up like it was the shape". Nayra.
"Again no spirit, don't know why". Sahut Zefa after receiving a question attack from his friend.
"Banyakin drink water Zef, let it be fresher!". Metta.
"What is Mett, if you drink a lot of water so fresh?". Imelda.
"Yes if I were that. If again do not like the spirit of drinking lots of water". Metta.
"Or is someone bothering you, huh Zef?". Ask Araya after a moment of silence.
"Well, it could be". Nayra.
Hearing Araya's question, Zefa suddenly raised her head with a slightly worried face.
"Hmm? No way. Nobody bothers me". Zepha's sahut is lethargic.
"He was afraid that someone was bothering you, but you didn't want to tell a story". Connect Araya.
"Hm, there's nothing". Zefa said and smiled.
"If anyone bothers you, tell us. Don't shut!". Metta.
"Yes Zep. Tell me what's the matter". Nayra.
"Yes". Sahut Zefa short.
Then he went back to his silence while staring at the empty table.
"It could fit Araya's guess. Huft!". The whisper of Zepha in his heart.
The food has arrived, and it has been served on the table neatly. One by one they started eating lunch this time while occasionally chatting and exchanging stories.
***
Night has arrived, the atmosphere of the family dining room of South Korean nationality began to be colored with laughter and mild jokes. Turn the mood on tonight.
One by one family members have occupied their seats as usual. Choi Woo Shik, Appa and Eomma as well as the Nuna have gathered for dinner. Only Choi Tae Hyung remains who until now has not returned to Indonesia, because there is still much he has to finish in his homeland, South Korea.
"Eomma, Tae Hyung always tells Eomma right?". Choi Woo Shik started their conversation.
"Every day he always chatted Eomma, occasionally he send photos. He said he didn't want Eomma nahan to miss him. Come on, that kid!". Eomma from Choi Woo Shik is very soft.
"He never chatted you?". Ask Appa to Choi Woo Shik.
"We chat often, video call almost every day". Choi Woo Shik's voice immediately made Nuna look at him cynically.
"Why didn't Tae Hyung ever chat me?". Choi Soo Young's exclaim arrived, making her family giggle.
"He only asked me once. He never chatted with me". The conversation is getting more laughs.
"seen right?! It was because of Nuna's nature and attitude. A little more relaxed and more friendly, will surely be missed by anyone". Choi Woo Shik chirps more often argue with his brother.
"Empt wrong? A sister like this. Brother just act as he is. Wrong?". Choi Soo Young said with confidence.
"Aish! Aye yes... Whatever". Choi Woo Shik doesn't want to argue.
"Don't make a fuss! You understand Woo Shik, your brother is like that". Eomma breaks up the brother's quarrel like tom and jerry.
"Worry you'll get a companion like your sister". Connect Eomma.
"A-well jinjja! Definitely not going to! Woo Shik's choice is much better than Nuna's". Choi Woo Shik said with a smile and looked at the sister.
"Nugu? Your secretary?". Choi Soo Young exclaimed in a slightly high tone.
Choi Woo Shik was silent.
"Jinjja ah! It is true that you chose him as a secretary just because you like him, not because of his achievements and performance!". Choi Soo Young.
"Look at Appa, Woo Shik is serious about managing the company. From the way he chose the secretary he played!". He snorted and looked serious.
"Nuna can ask the staff at the branch company, how she works. It's impossible if no one is flattered by the way he works!". Choi Woo Shik defended Zefa.
"Do I look like I'm playing with the company? So far, is there a serious problem because of me?". The connection is carried away by emotions.
Seeing her two children fighting as usual, Appa and Eomma just fell silent while continuing to pay attention to them.
"If indeed your attitude and nature cannot be changed, please take care of your speech. Even though you are just joking, for Appa this is out of bounds! You're brothers and you shouldn't be like this". Appa is swept away in emotion because of Choi Woo Shik and his brother.
"Young Soo! You should pay attention to the way you talk, lest you look down on others like you looked down on Woo Shik like before". Reciprocity.
"For Zefa. He is talented and he is a good and polite boy. For Appa, it is natural that Woo Shik chooses him. And even if Woo Shik has other feelings, it's also natural for him because he's a man". Continue Appa with a relaxed face but his firmness makes Choi Soo Young and Choi Woo Shik speechless until they do not continue eating.
"Appa will not forbid if you and Zepha end up together. But the one that Appa asked for, professionalism to the job should be in priority!".
"Understanding Soo Young? Woo Shik?! Stop fighting like a child. You're all grown up!". Appa ended his warning.
The two sisters only fell silent after receiving a strong warning from their parents, especially Appa.
After a moment of silence, Choi Woo Shik wakes up from his seat, ending an unfinished dinner. There was still plenty of food on his plate. He no longer lusted to eat dinner because of the actions of the Nuna who made him angry.
"I'm done". Choi Woo Shik breezed away towards his room.
His very quick steps led him to the room with a short time.
"Nuna is jutek, ketus. But does it have to come like that? That's outrageous!".
On arrival in Choi Woo Shik's room sat by his bedside muttering. He took a deep breath while closing his eyes.
Message [Tae Hyung]
Choi Woo - Shik
Nuna is back. This time I had a real emotion. My mood's ruined!".
Choi Tae - Hyung
Choi Woo - Shik
Hurry home, let's fight Nuna the same!.
Choi Tae - Hyung
Haha. Wait for me Hyeong. We'll make Nuna a gentle woman!.
Choi Woo - Shik
I wait, as soon as possible.
Choi Tae - Hyung
Ok!.
"Aiissh!". Choi Woo Shik again let out a long sigh, this time while randomly shuffling his hair.
"Udahlah! Rest Woo Shik, tomorrow there is a morning meeting". He began to break down and close his eyes, hoping to fall asleep soon and forget the events of the night.
Just as his eyes were closed, he remembered something and immediately picked up his phone.
Message [Chayra Zone]
Choi Woo - Shik
Zefa Night. Don't forget we have a meeting tomorrow morning. Prepare the file an hour before the meeting starts.
Zefanya Chayra
Good Sajangnim.
Choi Woo Shik smiled after receiving a reply to a message from his secretary, Zefa.
"It's obvious how he's telling me this". Choi Woo Shik continued to smile while staring at the screen of his phone.
"Thank you Zefa, at least tonight I can smile after the fierce feud earlier, thanks to your chat reply". He muttered and then turned off his phone.
Put the phone in its original place. Turning off the lights and pulling down the blanket, Choi Woo Shik is now ready to sleep and have a dream.
***
Sunlight had infiltrated through the window of Zefa's room. The alarm was designed to wake the owner.
His face was exposed to the sun, making him keep turning his face to the right and to the left. When he finally felt uncomfortable, he opened his eyes.
His steps were filled with eyelids that were not fully open. Walk carrying a towel towards the bathroom while rubbing his face.
"Zefa's leaving yeah".
After saying goodbye Zefa rushed to meet Nayra who was waiting for him in the courtyard of the house. Like yesterday, his spirit has not recovered. His heart is still not broken. And hopefully not mess up his job today.
"Still pouting. Why anyway? Any problems at the office or personal? The story". Nayra was still curious about the cause that made her best friend moody these days.
"Again't feeling well". Sahut Zepha was lethargic with his eyes fixed focused forward.
"Not yet to tell a story? Yeah, nothing. I can wait until you're ready for the story". Nayra said with a smile.
"Sorrys". Zefa smiled faintly, after the friend understood her condition.
After a while they finally arrived at the office and immediately parted to each other's rooms.
Zefa had arrived at her desk, she had immediately prepared the file she needed for a meeting with a client this morning.
Before leaving for the office Choi Woo Shik Sajangnim told Zefa to meet his client first, because he will be a little late.
Fifteen minutes after Zefa was ready with the files. He rushed to the meeting room where there was a client waiting for him.
Upon arrival there in accordance with Choi Woo Shik Sajangnim's orders, Zefa explained what they will discuss this morning including plans for the two companies that will work together.
"For more details, Choi Sajang will continue". Zefa.
"Please drink first sir". Reciprocity.
"Thank you". Endowed by that client.
Just finished delivering a few things to his client, came Choi Woo Shik with his warm smile.
Choi Woo Shik Sajangnim began to continue what Zefa had explained.
"There's a change to the budget, right?". The question from the client made Choi Sajang speechless and frowned while thinking.
"Attent. I'll see first". Said Choi Sajang while opening the file sheet he held.
After reading for a while. Choi Sajang rolled his eyes at Zefa.
"duh. Why anyhow? How did Sajangnim look at it? Something wrong, huh?". Zefa muttered in her heart when she got the death glance from Choi Sajang.
"Why is the budget bigger than we agreed?". The client kept asking the same question.
"eehh. Da... Hm". Choi Sajang bit his lips then let out a long sigh, and became nervous.
Choi Sajang closed his eyes for a moment. Then...
"Sorry before. Looks like there's an input error in the file that just finished updating". Said Choi Sajang trying to keep the client from getting angry.
"Eehh, a minute sir".
Choi Sajang had to rack his brain to give a reasonable reason so that the client was not disappointed. Then, he picked up the laptop that was in front of Zefa in a hurry.
"good. Here's a new budget detail. You can see here for a while while my secretary creates updated files". Said Choi Woo Shik giving the laptop to his client.
"I apologize in advance for this mistake. I haven't seen the file before this morning's meeting". I hope the client understands.
Choi Woo Shik Sajangnim looked back at the cynical Zefa who was still sitting with her innocent face.
Zefa immediately stood up and quickly made a new copy of the file. He ran even almost fell. Panic? Afraid? Sure did! But he kept trying to calm down so that the same mistake did not happen again.
Five minutes later, Zefa was ready with her new file, which was given to Choi Sajang. He sat back down to listen to his boss and the client who was continuing their conversation.
His heart has become disfigured, this is due to thoughts that are not in line with his heart these few days. Wh why? It's obviously because of the netizens. Zefa tried to calm down despite her clear eyes sparkling and almost crying.
Moments later the meeting was finished with good results thanks to Choi Sajang who was quick to find a solution and a reason to cover up Zefa's carelessness.
After the client leaves the meeting room...
"You can focus more, right?". Choi Sajang stood before Zefa and looked at her sharply.
"Every client means something to me. Thank goodness I can divert your carelessness. Fortunately, my client understood. What if not? Stars Holding could lose one valuable client because of you!". Emotionally.
"Where can you print the file without rereading it? You have to look after Zefa. That's a file for another client, from the beginning sheet you should already know". Said Choi Woo Shik in a slightly high tone.
"I saw that these few days you weren't focused, no matter what. But I beg you, I beg you very much Zefa! Please, you should be able to distinguish a place for you to reflect on your personal problems with your work! Please!". Choi Sajang is burning with emotion.
Zefa simply fell silent without answering a word. Her face was red, her crying almost broke. Yes, sure enough he could no longer hold back his tears.
"Sorry Sajangnim. I'm negligent". Steadied with tears, Zefa apologized to Choi Sajang.
"Sorry Sajangnim". His tears were breaking, and Zepha was really afraid because of the mistake he made.
Choi Sajang fell silent at Zefa who was getting claustrophobic due to her crying.
"I don't want anything like this to happen again. Please focus more!". Choi Woo Shik Sajangnim decided to stop scolding Zefa.
Choi Sajang sighed and walked out of the room, followed by Zefa behind him.
His quick steps were accompanied by the roar of tears that still wet his cheeks. His heart and mind are not in line, not care, chaotic. Yes, everything became chaotic because he kept thinking about the words of the netizens who visited him.
Zefa arrived at her desk, sat staring at the dead monitor screen and covered her face and her tears broke.
"From the beginning I felt so good!".
***