Two Men
new woman

Radit came out of the room for lunch. He who likes to be alone will certainly choose the most quiet place in the company cafeteria. 

It's not the same here as in his old company. Here, employees get rations to eat in the cafeteria with a menu that has been determined. This is a good thing too, at least it can save expenses.

Today's menu is white rice, egg balado, kale chalice, white crackers, and pudding. Quite delicious eaten in broad daylight.

Not all employees like the menu. People who choose to eat out. That's everyone's right. However, for Raihan, any food is still tempting.

Eating ration is obtained. Even the most remote place is in its own place. Looking out of a window that was all made of glass felt different. He remembered when he had eaten with Kania.

"Good day, sorry." Suddenly the voice of a woman from another division greeted him. He stood by Radit's table with a tray of his own food. 

Radit immediately held his head up. Looking up, into the woman's face speechlessly.

"Sorry, can I join?" ask the woman.

Before answering, Radit's right eye looked around. All the benches are filled, it's worth it. "Yes." Yeah."

"Thank you." The woman immediately kept the tray on the table, pulled the chair, and sat on the chair. "All the benches are full."

Radit nodded slowly. "Yes." Yeah." He returned to eating. Even if it is uncomfortable, but it still allows. Because, it is not good to let a woman find a place.

Sitting alone with strangers can be awkward. But that is the world. Sometimes we need to adjust to the circumstances around us. You can't always be alone or just walk alone. Because, every human being is in fact in need of each other..

The woman ate very well. Radit could see from the way he enjoyed every mouthful. The long black hair was beautifully spread with neat clothes typical of office women.

Suddenly the woman choked. He forgot to drink. And so he stood up to take it. 

"Drink mine alone" Radit said quickly. The woman broke her intention. "I haven't had a drink yet."

With a quick nod as her hand picked up the glass of orange ice, the woman hinted in thanks. Maybe because he is too hunted for work time, so he needs to complete each agenda quickly. 

The woman finished drinking, put the glass back on the table, and said, "Thank you."

"Together" said Radit.

They go back to eating. A quiet atmosphere for both. Either because they do not know or indeed Radit who does not like to talk too much, thus creating such an atmosphere.

Again the woman choked, and the second time Radit drink was sucked. 

Radit observed the movements of the woman in front of him. There's something weird. "No need to rush. Not good either."

The woman looked at Radit. Smile sweetly, until both dimples are clearly visible. So sweet. "Sorry, I'm doing a lot of work. Again sorry if you're disturbed."

Radit obviously needed to shake his head. Because that's not what he meant. "I rebuked not because I was disturbed, but because of Kasian. This is a break, should be used for rest. Work any stack, let it go first."

I don't know why the woman just listened without interrupting. He was like a disciple listening to the Teacher's explanation.

Radit's forehead shriveled. Seeing the woman without expression. "Is something wrong?"

This time it was the woman who shook her head quickly. "No."

"Why are you just silent?"

"Because …." There is doubt in the woman. However, it's not good to also keep people waiting."You look like someone."

The look they meet. Infiltrate the eyes of the opponent and look for each other what they want.

"Gosh, what did I say?" The Woman wakes up. She's ashamed. "I'm sorry, maybe it's the effect of sleep deprivation. I'm talking recklessly."

Radit was still silent, even though the woman had bowed this time. "No problem. Everyone has the right to say anything." That's the only answer Radit can answer. He went back to eating with a thousand question marks on his mind. Could it?

***

The office was busy as usual. Radit who immediately worked on the first day was quite exhausted. However, considering his new position as division chairman here makes him have a very heavy responsibility.

A rough gust of breath sounded from Radit's mouth. The man leaned his back against the chair. Checking the phone stored in the drawer. No more messages from Kania. He missed too.

"What is he, huh?" ask Radit to yourself. After thinking for a moment, he decided to send a message to Kania. Maybe the woman was not busy.

Kania

Assalamualaikum, A. You busy? Was it lunch?

The message was sent as soon as possible. Radit holds the phone, hoping for a quick reply from Nina.

One, two, three, four minutes passed. There was not a single sound that indicated the incoming message. I could be busy. 

Radit's head hurts. The watch in his hand showed at three o'clock in the afternoon. It's coffee time. Yeah, correct.

And so Radit stood up. Keep the phone in the drawer back, and immediately exit the room. In this office, there is coffee downstairs. There are many and varied coffee shops. Of course this supports employees who sometimes feel drowsiness when working.

Radit's room is on the fourth floor. He needs to go down three floors, and can only get to the bottom floor. The man went to the elevator, got in, and was alone.

The elevator moves down to the first floor. Send Radit to the desired place. As soon as the elevator opens, Radit gets out. The view downstairs is refreshing. There are so many food and coffee shops that can be used as stomach boosters.

This time Radit's choice fell on a very crowded coffee shop. It might taste good, he thought. Both of the men's legs went to the right. Walk regularly without looking anywhere other than straight ahead. 

Unexpectedly, his body was hit by someone. 

"Ouch!" The voice of that person was no stranger to Radit's ears. "I'm sorry" said the man. 

Radit stopped, turned to the side and found the woman he had met earlier in the cafeteria. "You!"

When the woman raised her head. "You!" Eyes rounded. Both of his hands were holding a stack of documents that were either going to be taken to where. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."

Radit. The woman's eyes were red and tired. Looks smug and lacks energy. "You work here?" 

"Yes." Yeah."

"In what division?" 

"Finance."

Radit noticed again. "You seem exhausted. Have you been up all night?"

Instead of answering, the woman was silent with an increasingly glaring gaze, then fell down with the pile of documents earlier.