Today is Monday. The day when all the workers return to their very busy activities.
Nadira of course had returned to work and now she was sitting in her chair. The common room was still very quiet because it was only half past eight this morning.
Dira smiled when several other employees started to enter the same room as her. They also greeted Dira in a friendly manner and some also asked how she was.
Dinda also just entered the room. The woman's face certainly looked friendly and smiled at Dira.
Nadira's desk is indeed very close to the entrance. So whenever someone passes by, Nadira often gets greetings.
The atmosphere in the room was calm as usual. But every now and then many people start interacting because what they do is interconnected.
She is also busy at her desk. Occasionally the girl also replied to messages from Ardian. The two of them seem to be getting closer even though they haven't shown that closeness in the office yet. Dira always smiled secretly when she was replying to messages from Ardian.
Needless to say, it's time for lunch. Dira stopped busy and started to stand up from the table. But Dinda soon came to Dira.
"Where did you eat lunch?" Ask Dinda.
"Ah, I had lunch in the back cafeteria with Lisa. Would you like to come with us?"
Of course Dinda nodded. She has no friends for lunch today. Because Karina didn't come to work today.
The two of them then immediately exited the room and headed towards the reception area. Of course they both approached Lisa who was still busy taking notes in a thick book.
"Lisa, let's have lunch together. Stop what you're doing. Break time has started since five minutes ago." Dira said.
Lisa smiled and chuckled softly. "Haha yes, I will stop my activities. Ah, hi Dinda. We eat three?"
Nadira nodded.
Then Lisa asked again, "Then where is Karina?"
Dinda immediately shook her head. "I don't know. She didn't tell me where she was. She's also hard to contact."
"Ah, I see. Alright let's have lunch together." Lisa said as she changed her shoes to normal flip-flops.
Then the three of them walked together towards the cafeteria which was behind the office.
The canteen behind the office was not too crowded. Because the employees who have finished eating immediately leave the table and pay the total price.
The employees don't really like being in the canteen too long. Because they also have to give other employees the opportunity to take turns eating. Because the number of tables and chairs in the canteen is not much.
The three of them ordered the same menu, namely rice with crispy ayan with a little chili sauce and some fresh vegetables. While the drink is three glasses of orange juice.
"Dira, I think you are getting close to Ardian. Is that true?" asked Dinda when she finished chewing her food.
When asked that, of course, Dira held back her smile. She felt a little embarrassed. Should she be honest about her relationship with Ardian?
Oh, Dira forgot. Her relationship with Ardian is not yet official as a couple. Ardian is just approaching Dira. The man had not yet expressed his love for Dira. Then, what does the kiss on Saturday afternoon mean?
Dira smiled faintly then spoke, "Ah, Ardian is only very nice to me. On that Friday he just helped me and accompanied me in the hospital. He was a good man."
"Haha, just say that you like him too." Dinda said.
While Lisa was silent while observing the interaction between the two of them in front of her.
She smiled again. "Ah, we're just close. Nothing more."
"But I think Ardian really likes you and deliberately approached you. He was even willing to not join the gathering at the cafe just because he took you to the hospital. I think Ardian really likes you." Dinda said again.
"Ah, don't say that, Dinda. That statement is not true."
"Hahaha okay I get it."
"Is Karina sick?" Dira asked Dinda.
"I told you I didn't know she was sick or where she was going. Just leave her alone, maybe she'll show up again tomorrow." Dinda said.
"Umm, okay. I have something to ask you, Dinda." Nadira said.
"What?"
"I know I just joined your group. Do you guys always have to go to dinner together? What if you're busy or can't?"
Hearing the question, of course Dinda chuckled. Because the look on Nadira's face was like a child's forced reaction.
Lisa also chuckled at such a question.
"Dira, it's not mandatory. I just didn't go to dinner together last Saturday." Lisa said.
Dinda nodded. "Yeah, Lisa couldn't come at that time. It wasn't a mandatory event, just to gather and talk to each other. Why are you asking that?"
Dira smirked a little. "Hehe I thought someone would be angry."
"Who would be angry anyway?"
"Umm, Karina seemed very upset when I couldn't attend that night. Moreover, I made Ardian unable to come there too."
Dinda clicked her tongue slowly. "You don't have to think about Karina. She's a bit stubborn. I don't know why Karina is now more selfish. Don't take her attitude to heart. But Karina didn't speak harshly to you, right?"
Dira nodded. "Yeah. She didn't speak harshly to me. She just looked annoyed. I promise I'll be there at dinner next time."
"Hahaha take it easy.. you can attend if you want." Dinda said.
Then the three of them continued their lunch. Sometimes they also seem to talk to each other again.
This afternoon, Ardian brought lunch from home. So the man did not eat in the cafeteria and did not leave his room. As usual, Ardian was the busiest employee in the office. It is true that Ardian is very total with his work. If there is an audit, surely the Ardian division is always safe and everything is correct. It's only natural that in the company there are many women who secretly like Ardian.
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