THE STAIN OF THE PAST
Chapters 2. Terminated Work.

Two days had passed since her perverted video circulated, Kania finally decided to work. There would be no change if he continued to cry over the incident. He hopes that by working he can forget all the problems in his life. Dyra has to face everything with passion.

When facing the challenges of life, as ordinary people we sometimes complain. Nothing yet, but already feel unable to bear the burden that God has given us. We don't have the strength and courage to face it. But the trials given by God will not exceed our strength.

That way, we should not increase complaints. Instead, accept it with gratitude and live it until all the problems pass with courage, positive thoughts, and surrender. Staying afloat. Everything's gonna be fine. Maybe not today, or tomorrow, but in the end.

"Whatever happens, something good is always near you and the sun will always shine again" Kania murmured.

Sitting at the desk where she usually is. Kania was astonished to see the friend who used to sit next to her standing up and moved to the other table. All the employees eyes looked at Kania with a look of disdain.

"Later on, why did you move her seat," Kania said at last.

"I moved on this table."

"Wouldn't that be her desk, Madam Intan."

"We use both," said Tanti.

"Narrow, Tanti. This table is empty, why do we have to cram together."

"Nothing Kania. I'm just here! After all, Madam Intan doesn't mind."

"As far as you are."

"Why all employees in this division become quiet. It's usually a scene, "inner Kania.

Until lunch time no friends would approach Kania. The woman was still astonished. When entering the cafeteria, many avoided Kania, as well as when she wanted to sit at a table, the employees who had sat first stood up immediately when Kania wanted to eat with them at the same table.

I wonder what is going on? Why do all my friends stay away from her?"

Kania who is not happy to see her friend standing and away because she sits at the same table, finally chose to give up. Kania asked to be wrapped and brought the rice to the park.

While bribing the rice, Kania's tears fell down her cheeks and went down to wet her rice. Kania begins to understand why her friends are avoiding her. Kania had heard one of the employees who said she was a disgusting and cheap woman. It must be all because of his perverted video circulating.

"Lord, I know it's all my fault. Why I did something that was forbidden. I sincerely accept all this. Perhaps this can reduce my sin," muttered Kania with himself.

Kania looked at the clock in her hand. Has shown at one o'clock past. The woman walked into the office. Kania tried to smile at all the employees. He immediately did his job without caring about the others.

When he was busy doing his job, someone said if the boss called him.

"Kania, Mr. Hendra asked you to meet him in the study room" said secretary Pak Hendra.

"Good, Ma'am." Kania walked towards her superior's workroom. Knock on the door of the room.

"Come in" said Mr. Hendra from inside the room. Kania opened the door and smiled at her boss.

"Thank you, sir."

"You must be surprised that I called you?"

"Yes, Sir. Did I make a mistake?" asked Kania nervously.

"You're not wrong. However, I have to do this for the comfort of the work of other employees. And also for the sake of the good name of this company!" said Mr. Hendra.

"I don't understand the meaning of Father!" Kania. In his heart, I hope this has nothing to do with the video.

"Look, I get a lot of complaints if employees feel uncomfortable about your whereabouts." Mr. Hendra seemed cautious in saying those words. Actually the man didn't get the heart to say all this.

"I did what? I never thought I would bother them!"

"You don't bother them, but they feel scared and uncomfortable about your presence. They are afraid that good names are being tainted because of the perverted video. They don't want to be said to be friends with people who don't maintain religious norms!"

"I understand, Sir. But I can't keep working. I know it's wrong and embarrassing. But I swear, sir, I never intentionally spread it. It's someone who wants to take me down."

"I can't do anything about Kania either. They threatened to go on strike. Than I lost a lot of employees, so I ask you to resign. I'll give severance five times your salary. You can use it for living expenses before you get a new job. I hope you understand my decision."

"I understand, Sir. This may be a reply to my shameful and disgusting actions. But do you know, I also feel depressed about all this. It wouldn't have been me if the video went around."

"Try you're in my position. You'll do the same."

"I understand. And do they also understand, how I feel right now. Everyone shunned me. I'm also depressed about all this!"

Mr. Hendra was silent. The man knew it must be hard to be Kania. Excommunicated by everyone because of the video.

"alright, Sir. I don't think there's anything I can do here. I'm saying goodbye." Kania shake hands

before leaving the room.

Mr. Hendra has transferred money to Kania's account six times his salary. Kania tidied up her desk and brought her belongings. No luck with whoever Kania went.

Before walking any further, Kania turned around and said, "May no one suffer this fate as I have experienced it. May you all be happy always with your loved ones. If you were me, you wouldn't be strong."

Kania stepped back to leave her study. Arriving at the courtyard of the office building, Kania's cries broke. His chest felt tight holding back the cry from earlier. The woman walks towards the taxi that will take her home.

Kania tries to find a job from the internet. One company accepted him to work and asked him to come for an interview tomorrow morning. Kania feels very happy because he will be accepted to work again.

Sometimes we have to be patient and recapitulate everything we do if it is not in accordance with what we have planned. Complaining can never improve things, be passionate about living your life with sincerity and patience. A problem is an uninvited guest in our lives, and we must treat him as best we can, and we will also be treated well by him.

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