TWILIGHT IN MEIRA'S HEART
Episode 25's

The taxi that brought Meira back to the office crept in the middle of the traffic jam. Meira's mind was still overwhelmed with anxiety because the day after tomorrow he had to present the company's financial statements. “Two days should be his inner overtime”.

He kept looking at the street from the window. The sound of car horns was heard everywhere. Today was really hot and noisy.

“Pak, we turn the direction only, the road in front is severely jammed,” Meira suggested

“I, until the office can be later in the afternoon, if the streets like this continue,” he continued.

“Ohh...baik ..baik mbak, I happen to know a cut-off road around here,” said the taxi driver.

“Actually from earlier I want to offer to mbak to pass the other way, but I am afraid, later mbak think I find a further way.” The taxi driver continued.

“Oh that is.. but if you know the road is okay Sir, do not hesitate,” said Meira

“This time we pass where?” Ask Meira.

“Lewat this road can be mbak, but it is a bit turn-and-turn and a bit far, but not in line.”

Meira nodded, as she was already sitting on the passenger bench.

Arriving in front of Meira's office directly down from the taxi, then headed to the cafeteria that had begun to be empty. Farah was still there.

“Miraa..cini!” call Farah

Meira rushed to Farah. Then sit next to him.

“Fiuhhh...ten minutes is enough to eat snack” Meira said while taking fried lumpia on Farah's plate.

“Pay..!!” Guru Farah

Meira sneers.

“Hemmm..Tadi at the car service place I met a guy, I think I've met him, but where is it?” Meira frowned.

Farah looked at Meira.

“Cakep?” Farah asked while biting her risoles.

“Not bad lahh.” replied Meira

“What might he have worked here ya” Meira trying to remember

“Roni may Mir,” chirps Farah

“Roni?” Meira frowned again.

Shaking Meira's head said “Not.not Roni, if Roni anyway I remember her face.”

“Halahhh..the most are also your fans.” Farah Cibir

“You will be many fans of Mir,” continued Farah

Meira turned to Farah “Fans? Don't worry you!”

“Back yuk office, it's 13.00 hours,” invite Meira

Farah nodded. Then they moved from their seats.

***

That night Meira talked to Deni over the phone

“You're ready for the presentation tomorrow after Mir?” Ask Deni from the other end of the phone

Meira grinned wide “Tadi Farah also asked that. Yes, a little more is done.”

“You need help?” Deni offers

“If you have finished cleaning the slides, I ask you to make a check yes,” pinta Meira

“Beres!” Sahut Deni's.

“Nevent need to stay up too Mir, so that your stamina is okay.” Deni reminded

“Ready!” sahut Meira

“Oh yes Den, if we eliminate the most annoying humans in the world, from the face of this earth what punishment is it?” Ask Meira

“Neither,” replied Deni lightly.

“Not really exist?” sahut Meira

“If not caught,” Deni laughter heard from across the phone.

“Party you want to say Julia from the face of the earth?” Ask Deni

“Waste of energy,” he continued.

“Let him not disturb us continue,” Meira replied quickly

“Please deh Mir, who else if not him?”

“Part of free Mir, if he says trus to be a ghost, of course the ghost is more annoying than now,” Deni said with a laugh.

Meira chuckles when she imagines Julia as a ghost. Her face that was full of make up with blood red lipstick would turn deathly pale. But there is also a point Deni said. If Julia becomes a ghost, it is certain that Julia's ghost will be even worse disturbing herself and Deni.

“Mir, from now on you forget about Julia, don't think about her. Now we think of the most important thing only: your presentation tomorrow the day after tomorrow and your work.” Deni said seriously.

“Iya Den,” Meira replied

Meira squeaks her forehead. For some reason since meeting Julia at Fani's wedding, his mind can never be separated from Julia. As Meira was, Julia's face always loomed.

“Mir, did you fall asleep?” tanya Deni disperse Meira's daydream

“Eng.enggak Den,” replied Meira stuttered

“You look tired Mir, you just sleep ya” Deni advice

“Oke Den, I rest first yes,” farewell Meira.

Click Meira to close the phone and turn it off.

***

Back at the office that afternoon, Meira is picked up by Deni.

They arrived at a restaurant for dinner.

While waiting for their order to arrive, Deni checked the papers containing materials for Meira's presentation tomorrow morning.

“I think it's enough Mir, you just practice presentation,” Deni said

“Why does it feel like I can't breathe huh,” Meira said in a suffocated tone

“Like out of breath that,” continued Meira.

Deni turned his attention from the papers before him to Meira who was sitting next to him.

“I...” Meira's voice is restrained

Deni rubbed Meira's head. “No need to worry Mir, after all this is not your first presentation right?”

“That's not what I mean,” Meira said

“Terus..?” Ask Deni

“I last night nightmare about ghosts...” Meira swallowed her saliva. He did not continue his sentence.

“Julia again?” Guess Deni

Meira nodded slowly.

“Huhhfff...” Deni exhales while turning his face away.

“I've told you many times Mir, forget Julia, she has nothing to do with us, make what you think,” Deni said

“But she is quite unsettling Den,” Meira said slowly.

Deni grabbed Meira's hand and held her tightly. “You believe me, right?”

Deni looked at Meira deeply. Meira returned Deni's gaze. In the depths of Deni's eyes there was strength to him.

Meira nodded slowly.

Deni was still staring at Meira gently “Trus me! You're the best”

Meira smiled thankfully at Deni. He didn't know what it would be like if there wasn't Deni in his life.

***

Next Day

Perfect day to give a presentation. Meira whispered the sentence to herself. Standing in front of ten people made him nervous. Meira tried to stand up confidently while smiling sweetly. Although her heart was racing, cold sweat was running through her body, and her legs were weak from trembling, a confident smile could not be separated from Meira's face.

Mr. Irwan, the head of his branch, Farah, Ocha, Sinta, Wati, Niken, as well as five other friends, all sat down waiting for Meira to start the presentation.

After counting in his heart, on the count of three he began his presentation.

“Good morning everyone,” greet Meira in a clear voice

Thirty minutes later, applause was heard to end Meira's presentation.

A feeling of relief in his heart emanated from his face. At least he can sleep well tonight.

With a sense of relief Meira tidied up her percentage equipment.