That Other Woman, My Mother
WLEVY 21
Actually, Nayra had a rough day today, but she was unwilling to show in front of everyone.
After consulting with Leo about the wedding that will take place in another week, Nayra also the arrival of Aldo who today mastered the workshop with his pretentious style.
This morning ....
Nayra used one of Papa Edo's cars to his workshop, after a heated debate over Papa Edo's decision to force Nayra to use one of the cars in the garage of this house. Nayra is sad because this facility should be enjoyed another week, after she officially married Leo.
Leo himself immediately set off after apologizing so awkwardly to Nayra. He could not accompany Nayra today because her schedule was very congested. Both are actually awkward, and Leo is worst because he's cold hot if he remembers what he did to Nayra last night.
Nayra's forehead crinkled when she saw Mama Ana's car parked in a special place where her car used to park. His emotions rose as soon as he realized Aldo was carrying the car now and brazenly even used his place. Is this how he has been all this time? Replace what he cannot give?
Aldo immediately confronted Nayra when Nayra entered the cashier and the desk without greeting him.
"You think you can just kick me out of here, Nay?" Aldo glanced at the cynical Nayra from top to bottom. She felt hate for Nayra today, after Nayra had actually thrown her away.
Nayra returned Aldo's cynical gaze without any fear at all. It even gave Aldo a look that was no less cynical and condescending.
"If you think I can't, you can try, Aldo! Aren't these days, I've been showing you who I really am?"
The gazes of the two of them clashed and locked each other for a long time. Anger and hate were strong among them. Feeling each other's position is very strong and will be invincible.
"Then I came home, not to hide! Not as rich as you think, Nay .. I deserve this workshop, even though you are no longer my lover!" Aldo's face was hardened and tense. Clearly he was holding his anger overflowing giving Nayra a gap to knock him down.
"Oh, so?" Nayra laughed condescendingly. "So what percentage did you donate to this workshop, Al? One hundred, two hundred, three hundred?"
Aldo grunted in annoyance. "In addition to money, I'm sweating here, Nay! There's a lot of hard work here, which you can't afford! In your eyes, all judged using money and money, you never appreciate the hard work and thoughts that I have devoted to this workshop!"
"Okay, let's appreciate your hard work!" Nayra walked into the drawer where there was a special uniform for the workshop clerk. He pulled one and threw it into Aldo's chest. "If you want to be appreciated for your hard work and sweat, then work according to your abilities! You mechanic, then fix the damaged car until it can be used again, until it can be used again! Is that your ability?"
Nayra came forward and pointed at his chest. The look in his eyes was unbroken looking at Aldo who was starting to cultivate anger in his eyes. "And I ... I am the boss! Bosses who use money as a tool to make money next, so that this place is not threatened with bankruptcy!"
Aldo's body staggered, as he stood upright. His anger peaked, he accused Nayra without caring who Nayra was and what Nayra had done for her.
"You can't do it by yourself, Nay! You think because you're smart and ever loved me, it's worth it? And I should bow to you because of that? You without me wouldn't be able to set up a magnificent workshop like this! I devoted everything to keep this workshop standing and operating! You know what I'm having trouble with, huh? You are busy working and working! As if your work alone is the most important and useful, while I, you consider it trivial because my work is not titled and not as brilliant as your work! I'm the brain and soul of this place, you know?!"
"While I'm the engine driving this workshop, Aldo! I own this place, I bought this place! I'm the one who's looking for funds to keep this business operating! Imagine how much salary I used to cover the empty balance here .. the salary of the job you kept questioning, the one you kept on jealous of, that you just kept on blaming!" Nayra menucas. He intends not to give up. For this place, for all that he fought for without thinking he was being taken advantage of. Nayra's eyes were wet if she remembered this.
"Then why should I feel guilty because I'm smart and classy, huh? I'm so much better than you Aldo! At least I'm independent, unlike you who looks like a parasite! You're the toxic guy I've known, and I don't regret breaking up with you at all!" Nayra's tears have broken. He could not stand the pain he had been in lately being constantly exposed, making him remember how naive he had been all along.
But in the remaining patience he had, Nayra took another step forward. Staring straight into Aldo's eyes, who could probably knock the man's frozen heart out. Nayra said with her throat choking.
"Listen, Aldo! Every single money you fully enjoy comes from my sweat, both the ones you took from here, from mama Ana, it all started with me! Without me working hard to cover the wrecks of the workshop's balance sheet, this place might already be a cafe, shop, or even empty without your name on the door!"
Nayra gulps. "So if you want to continue here, then work like employees in general! I am the boss, and you are no longer who I am! Or you can leave with your possessions in that room! But relax, I will pay you properly and replace the capital you spent after deducting how much loss I experienced because of you!"
Aldo was instantly gamang, after not being able to reply to Nayra even though he said so. Nayra was suddenly right, and she had no power to play with Nayra's weak side. He was completely different from being born when he met.
Aldo saw Nayra as reborn, making him retreat and leave this place. He felt he had to step back to take the next step.
"I am a doctor, Aldo .. It has been my job to eradicate parasites from human life!"
Aldo shuddered at Nayra's gaze. Maybe true, he should back off first now.
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