
Today, I want to take a holiday. But, the work of the boss, piled up. Prepare an agenda of regular meetings with guides, travel agents, and the hotel. Evaluate data on the increase and decrease in the number of local and foreign tourism.
The routine meeting was sponsored by PHRI (Persatuan Hotel and Restaurant Indonesia). While the Tourism Office itself, as a supporter of the event.
Accommodation and transportation costs, all borne by the Tourism Office.
''Approximately, this first quarter meeting, you want the event held on what date?'' I asked, who had already prepared a book and pen.
''I want mid-March.'' I replied, and I immediately noted.
''OK.'' answered.
''How many participants are invited.'' ask me again.
''If possible, invite around fifty people. Don't over. Less than fifty, better. Remember, check really, don't let anyone get left behind. Guides, travel agents, and PHRI administrators.'' Boss Robert's orders.
''OK ready.'' I said as I recorded it in a small book.
''Accommodation and transportation costs of participants for 3 days, do not forget to be prepared.'' said Boss Robert.
''The hotel that we will use for the event venue, please make sure as well. The management lobby from now on. It's got two weeks. Prepare everything.'' he said, in more detail.
''Certificates of participants present, also please be prepared. They will give us a certificate of tourism training. Both the travel agent, guide, and hotel.
''Anyway I want, in that training room, there are 50 people. Don't over.''
''The media, we invite 10 people. Print media, online media, and radio.''
I looked back and forth at the watch that was coiled around my left wrist. It's still an hour away, hours of rest. But, my stomach started to rumble. Understandably, this morning did not have time for breakfast.
A little less than half an hour later, Tiono walked in, telling him that Boss Robert's wife was waiting outside.
Instantly, I immediately deg-degan. My heart was pounding in panic when I heard Boss Robert's wife coming to the office.
Boss Robert immediately ended the meeting, and asked me, Fitri and Galih, to leave the room immediately.
''Yes Allah this is how.'' my cry panicked itself, in my heart.
''If you can, you leave immediately yes, in the meantime, or don't go back to the office.'' he whispered to me, then rushed to see his wife outside.
The existence of Fitri and Galih, slightly covered my panic. Because at least I'm not alone in Boss Robert's room. When I came out, the cynical look in Boss Robert's wife's eyes was directed towards me.
To cover my panic, I asked Fitri to accompany me to lunch.
''Sister, Boss Robert's wife has a scary face yes.'' as always Fitri.
''Hus..then you will be pounced and know the taste.'' I said to Fitri.
Along the way, we talked about Boss Robert's wife who was curious while in the office.
''Brother, don't be angry. I told you.'' said Fitri.
''What story?'' manya curious.
When he told me that, I was scared. Afraid in case I've been caught with the boss's mistress. Smear me!
***
''Who is that woman. I was washing your clothes, there was a lipstick on your shirt, said Boss Robert's wife in her study, and the woman's voice was heard from outside.
''You're why Ma, I'm in this office working.'' elak Boss Robert.
''Yes, today is Papa's job. But, Mama did not know the lipstick was stuck on Papa's shirt, when.'' said the wife of Boss Robert whose voice was getting stronger, the more powerful, until heard some staff in the room who happened to not come out at lunch time.
''What the fuck are you, Ma. Never mind, there is no woman that my mother meant. It's not your lipstick, it's the same color!? Mama, time, fitting to wash papa's clothes, forget to wear a lap.'' said Boss Robert, and the statement made his wife's emotions increasingly peaked.
''Ma ''Ma....Papa in this office has a lot of work. No time, Ma.mau weird. Mama see for herself. Last time, papa was in a meeting, when mom came. Know for yourself right.'' said Boss Robert trying to relieve his wife's emotions.
Suddenly Boss Robert's wife was crying.
''Pa. If there is another woman, say the same Mama.'' she said while crying as much as she wanted.
''What other woman is Ma. Never mind Ma, said Boss Robert again, with a reassuring face. Finally, Boss Robert drove him home.
***
''Ma, please don't embarrass Papa. Especially in the office of many people. Later, what they say, Mama likes to make a storm like that. Shame, Ma, Papa!'' call Boss Robert, while continuing to concentrate behind the wheel of his car.
Boss Robert's wife was silent.
Then, he said, if caught cheating, Boss Robert can not meet or touch his three children, who have grown up.
''Don't talk the macem-macem Ma. Papa's, in the office as the leader. No way, macem-macem. Papa is ashamed, Ma.'' insisted Boss Robert.
''I do have another woman who makes my heart peaceful and comfortable. But, it is not yet time for me to tell my wife.'' muttered Boss Robert.
''But, Pa. Mama listen, in the office there is a beautiful staff, who likes to help you with your tasks.'' said his wife, to the point.
''Oh my Ma, this is me, the head of the service. My staff's in the office, a lot of Ma. There are 30 more. Everything is beautiful Ma. But they also have families. Never mind, don't talk about this again. Okay fine! We'll have a meal, Ma, take Boss Robert to his wife.
Again, his wife was silent. In fact, he hopes very, can be romantic like before. But, later, she heard the issue, that her husband, was close to a beautiful woman, who was none other than the new staff in the office.
The boss' wife's suspicions were well-founded. Plus Boss Robert is often overtime and out of town. All of that made Boss Robert's wife unsettled.
''Pa, if you get out of town, I'll come along. Let the mama all go for a walk, he said, suddenly negotiating with Boss Robert.
''Keep taking care of the children who is Ma, if Mama also accompanied Papa duty out of town?'' boss Robert said slowly, while giving understanding to his wife.
''I hired a maid huh.'' she said again.
''What a Ma. Papa's allowance is reduced, once there is this covid. Papa's salary is huge. But, it was to prepare for the cost of Reza and Danisa if they go to college later, said Boss Robert.
''Yes, if you don't want to keep me. Manjain is your mistress.'' she said sewot.
''Geez, why are you, Ma.'' (connect)