THE STAIN OF THE PAST
Chapter 9. The Past Train

Don't watch others, don't stalk their movements, don't open their disgrace, don't investigate, be busy with yourself. Correct your disgrace, for you will be asked (God) about yourself, not about others." - Ali bin Abi Talib R.A

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One month Kania has been working for Athalla's company. The man showed more interest in Kania. Even today Kania has been appointed as her secretary.

This makes many employees envious, especially female employees. Kania is being shunned. Though Athalla raised Kania as an secretary not only want to be close to the woman, but after seeing the woman's good performance.

Kania stepped towards the elevator which would take her to the cafeteria for lunch. All the employees went to the elevator. Only Kania and her three other friends, Ratih, Dinda and Talita, remain.

Kania did not know why the three co-workers had not yet gone to the cafeteria. Kania is intentionally late. Were they deliberately waiting for Kania.

"Enak yes, one month of direct work as a secretary. What's the fuck you want to conquer the boss?" ask Dinda. Kania simply smiled without answering Dinda's question.

"Don't Mr. Athalla be one of your victims in bed!" ratih.

Kania closed her mouth in shock with Ratih's words. Why did he think that far. Had Mr. Athalla heard, it would have been a problem.

"Train, all this time it's not like I didn't know you were always insinuating me. But this time you're outrageous. Why take Mr. Athalla. If you don't like me, enough with me. Mr. Athalla has nothing to do with my problems."

"I'm just asking. Who knows you knew Mr. Atha before working here and he's one of the men you slept with. A woman like you would do anything to achieve her goals."

Kania took a deep breath. He should be able to restrain himself from being emotional in the face of a person like Ratih. Kania regretted why yesterday she had been close to a woman like Ratih.

"Listen Ratih, I was wrong and sinful to do that. But do not forget, there is no man who has no sin. Maybe God is still closing your disgrace. So be thankful that it is still covered. If you're in my position, it's not necessarily as strong as me."

Kania exited the elevator when the door opened. Just a few steps away, he stopped again because he heard Ratih's scream.

"What is my disgrace? You must not be arrogant because you are close to Mr. Athalla. If he's not the guy you're with, then be prepared when Mr. Athalla finds out about your perverted video. Surely you will also be fired like in the old company!"

Kania turned her body to face Ratih. His patience began to diminish. He approached the woman.

"Not to reproach others, not to indulge the disgrace of others, just to prove that we are better. Let God judge, we as human beings can only live without judging. Among the signs of a person full of disgrace is that he likes to open the disgrace of others. He tried to cover up his many disgrace by spreading the disgrace of others" said Kania loudly.

Without Kania asking and finding out, someone came to him and told him who Ratih really was. She was born to a mother who worked as a night woman. It's just that Ratih was adopted by a woman he currently recognizes as a biological mother.

Ratih who still did not accept Kania's words pulled her clothes and stopped her steps. Dinda and Tania have tried to persuade Ratih not to look for trouble, because Kania is close to Mr. Athalla.

"Tell me what disgrace? Don't slander. If I were to spread this perverted video of you, would you still have the face to keep working!" shouts Ratih.

Thankful at this time all employees are resting in the cafeteria or in the room. Until silence. Ratih kwmabki smiled and whispered in Ratih's ear.

"I know about your real mother. But do not be afraid, I am not you who like to open the disgrace of people. I realize that I too have many sins and shortcomings."

Ratih took off his grip on Kania's shirt. She was shocked why Kania could find out about her birth mother. All the coworkers here only know her foster mother. There is only one person who knows his origin. This company's janitor.

Is it possible that woman told Kania? Is Kania close to that woman? Train so asked in his heart. Dinda and Tania approached the two of them.

"Ratih, stop. It's free to argue with people like Kania. Do you want to be fired by Mr. Athalla if Kania says you often bother him" said Dinda.

"Don't be afraid Dinda. I'm not a person who likes to complain!"

Dinda and Tania were astonished to see the silent Ratih. Thinking what Kania whispered so that Ratih looked shocked so. Tania touched the arm of Ratih who was still silent.

"Ratih, let's go to the cafeteria. The break hour is almost over. Not to eat!" Tania.

"What did you say? Why is Ratih in such shock. You threatened Ratih? You want to complain about this to Mr Atha?" ask Dinda streak. Ratih looked pale and her eyes were teary withstanding the cries.

Dinda and Kania thought there must be something Kania said that made Ratih scared like that.

"Hhhhmmm ...." Deheman made Kania and the three others look towards the origin of the sound. The four people were shocked when they found out Mr. Athalla was speaking.

"Mr Athalla ...." The fourth voice called out to Athalla.

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