The Rival Beside Me
Recover Memory

Early in the morning, Lala's father returned home after the Office work from outside the City for one month. When he entered his room. His wife explained that she had told Lala the truth. Father Lala's face suddenly turned sad, Deep down she didn't want Lala's daughter to know the truth. Let the secret of Lala's birth remain a secret, which should be buried. But his wife's persuasion was materialistic as if blinding the eyes of his heart.

Her stepbrother went into the room and found Lala limp asleep. It also shows a sad face. He asked what happened but instead of answering, Lala instead got up and stepped outside the room towards their parents' second room.

“Daddy in which hospital I was born?” Lala asked with a sad face.

“It.... that..I don't remember."

“I want to do a DNA test. Dad doesn't remember where I was born, Am I adopted?”

“Lala, you do not know this situation...”.

“After I think of everything, I know. A mother is not like a woman who gives birth. Mom is still like a girl. Please tell me the truth, where did you adopt me? Once I know everything, I'll just let it go or take it.” Isak Lala's.

Father's silent.

"What's from the orphanage?” Ask Lala.

“Your mother used to work as a housekeeper. Someone left you at the door where he worked. I don't know where the house is, which Dad knows is located in the South. Your mom and dad took you. We believe that you are a gift of God and we treat you like our own daughter and you know it." Said Lala's father and cried.

Lala decided to leave the house. He followed his footsteps, who was going nowhere to take him away.

Lala drove her car to a funeral. Lala visits her mother's grave. It had been a long time since Lala had last visited him. Memories of his childhood with his Father and Mother where there was only joy, laughter and jokes made Lala sad.

'At that time, I was really happy. Will I experience that kind of happiness again? My mother will always be my mother. I'm aware that I've been adopted and very well taken care of including Dad. My heart is empty and I feel it will continue to be empty. Who am I really? I don't have a feeling at all, why? For what reason am I left out? Why are they not responsible? Thinking about it makes no sense. I won't falter like this.'

Lala looked at her mother's grave while sowing flowers and praying for her. The ringing of the hp reads.

" You finally picked it up. Why don't you go to work?" Rise Voice.

" I've resigned, sir."

" But I haven't agreed and signed it yet."

" I'm sorry Sir. But I'm not under contract and that's my right. I don't want to argue. Thanks for your attention. Good day." Lala swiped the kill call button.

Lala left her foster mother's funeral. And he stepped foot into his car. He remembered Sani to meet his father. And agreed to manage 50% of the funds by holding a retail company.

Lala and Sani finally meet in front of Sani's father's company office.

" Miss Shabila? Please, come in!" Pinta Pak Drajat as a confidant of the Sani family.

They went straight into Sani's father's room.

" You guys have come? Please sit down." Mr. Ridwan as Sani's father.

" This is Shabila I told you about." Sani.

" Good day Om. Sorry to interrupt your work." Lala was polite.

" Not at all. Sani has told me a lot about you. It seems like you are an intelligent, competent and responsible person." Praise Mr. Ridwan for making Lala even worse. Because of the fact that he feels ordinary.

Finally They discussed about the ins and outs of the retail company that Mr. Ridwan handed over to Lala, to manage it.

" I trust you."

A black and white treaty was signed. Sani looks happy, at least he helped Lala realize her dream to manage a retail company.

...***...

Lala woke up early and headed straight for her new company. Mr. Rio as a confidant of Mr. Ridwan in Sky Mart immediately welcomed Lala with joy.

" You've finally come."

" What about Mr. Andra?"

" He rarely comes here. Mr. Andra and Mr. Ridwan are only shareholders. So they're not taking care of it."

Lala nodded her head in understanding. And feel safe. Mr. Rio also explained all the work that Lala held as the President Director.

" Ok Sir. Thank you so much for the information."

" All together. " Say Mr. Rio and say goodbye to continue his activities.

Lala enters her new work room which is clearly different from her previous work situation. Lala opened the report of every revision that had been reported. In terms of sales, marketing and company targets. In addition, read the reports of each report from the branch head.

...***...

To confirm his suspicions, Dimas went to Bangkit's office. But there he meets Devina who is waiting in her work room. The girl is suspicious of Dimas' attitude, which is unlike her usual work partner. But Dimas did not tell him that Bangkit was a friend of his college days.

" So you're working with this company?" Devina curious.

Dimas nodded his head.

" If you may know, When did you meet Rise?"

Devina thought for a moment before answering him.

" Is that important to you?" Devina's question made Dimas speechless.

' It seemed like it couldn't correct the info from this woman. He looks sly too.' Inner Dimas.

" Not really. Just curious." Answer Dimas.

Not long after being seen Rise came with Mr. Randy. Rise up surprised to see Dimas. But he immediately tried to relax.

" Mister Dimas? What made you come here?"

" There is a problem of project documents that are still incomplete." Dimas.

" But unfortunately Sister Shabila is not seen in the secretary section. What new secretary can you finish?" Dimas turned his head towards Devina. Making Devina's face upset because she felt lowed in her self-esteem. And Risen seemed to think, What exactly did Dimas mean to meet him.

" I'm sorry Mr. Dimas. I'm Mr. Bangkit's fiancee, not his secretary." Devina.

" May I ask for time Mr. Rise up for a moment?" Pinta Dimas gave a code that Devina was not included in their conversation.

In a fit of annoyance Devina walked straight out of the room.

Risen looks increasingly curious about the arrival of Dimas who suddenly visited him.

" You must be confused, Why did I come here?"Dimas smiled.

" yes. What the hell is it? Not about the project." Rise guessing.

Dimas nodded his head.

" It's about Lala."

Rise up to understand.

" I want you not to force yourself to remember." Clear Dimas.

" sthat mean?" Awakened did not understand the direction of Dimas's conversation.

" I know from Eko you've lost your memory. And now you have a fiancee. So don't interrupt Lala's life back. Let Him step into the future and find his own happiness."

Rise laughing. Then He looked at Dimas with a cynical look.

" What right do you have to forbid me?" Ask Rise.

" Because I still love her."

Rise staring at the cynical Dimas.

" If you love her, why would you hurt her by hugging another woman in front of her eyes." Rise's speech took Dimas by surprise. Rise clearly remembers her past.

To be Continued