"That's it, Dela. I started working Monday.." Nadira said after she told Dela about her meeting with Brahma yesterday.
The two of them were at a tavern near the highway leading to Dela's house.
"I see.. Can't I come with you to your uncle's company?" Said Dela in melancholy.
"I'm sorry, Dela. I can't take a friend there. It's not that I don't want to. Just get my dad to help me into my uncle's company. I just feel bad about my uncle."
"It's all right, Nadira. I see your point. I shouldn't have asked you to take me to work with you. Forgive me.. I'm gonna reference another job opening." Said Dela.
They both fell silent for a moment enjoying each other's drinks. Yet Dira started talking again.
"Haven't you found any other jobsite information yet?"
Dela shook her head slowly. The girl's face looked so sad.
Nadira was sad for her friend. But the next second when Dira smiled all of a sudden, the girl had just had an idea.
"Dela, what if you worked in the company of my father?" Asked Dira. The girl asked eagerly.
Both eyes of Dela dilated. "Huh? You're serious? You're offering me a job at your father's company?"
"Yes, I'm serious. What part do you want to work for?" Asked Dira.
"I wanted to work in marketing. Because you know how I like to do my product meetings."
"Well, just calm your mind. I'll talk to my dad tonight." Said Dira.
Hearing the offer from Nadira, she finally caught her breath. At least Nadira would try to help her find a job. She didn't know who else to turn to. She had sent out her resume to offices and companies. And yet no one has contacted any of Dela.
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"So you actually chose work? Ah, you're gonna act all busy after this." Said Rendra in a mocking tone.
Nadira shatters her lips. Getting annoyed at what rendra said. The girl snorted her long breath while murmuring vaguely.
Dipta chuckled softly at the sight of rendra, who was always provoking anger from nadira. "Come on Ren.. Don't tease your sister. Don't give Nadira your poor comments."
"Yes, father, no. I just didn't expect it. My young sister chose the job? It just sounds funny. Nadira has the gall. She's always going nowhere with Dela. Ra, you can also find a boyfriend while working. Will you also like Dela asa couple?!" Rendra said intentionally mocking Nadira again.
Rendra has always had the custom of mocking nadira. However, Nadira's patience has limits. The girl immediately slammed her lunch spoon at the table. Made those three families look surprised.
Whereas Rendra, who had been cackling, immediately chose to shut up and stop chewing.
Nadira standing out of her chair. "Listen to me Ren! I am a quiet girl. I'm not like you who has the habit of traveling with so many friends. I became a quiet person because I didn't like having too many friends. Because not all friends can be trusted!!" Said Dira. She arranged for her breath to hold her voice from shouting.
"Many of those who love us for a variety of reasons. For example, it's a lot of money, popular, beautiful, and smart. And I used to love a man for those four factors. But I don't like being liked that way. You don't have to bring up Dela. Dela was my friend. I'm still normal and won't date anyone of the same sex!! Think before you speak!!" Said Dira sharply. Then the girl didn't finish her dinner and went to her room with a quiet step.
Dipta, Meisya, and Rendra. The three fell silent. Nadira has never been this angry before. Perhaps because Nadira wanted to blow the dry spell all over because she had been so sick of the mockery from Rendra.
Dipta glared directly at his son. "You are quite outrageous Rendra. I told you not to bother Dira. Watch your tone and talk. You're older than Nadira. Nadira is not the same as you. You two have different traits and attitudes. You should also learn to respect your sibling."
"I'm sorry, dad. I was just joking. That sentence is not serious. I just want Nadira to start working with someone.." said Rendra.
Meisya patted her son on the shoulder with a smile. "But the way you're wrong Ren.. Not by making fun of your sister almost every day. You could talk her out. You're an older brother and Dira needs a good brother in her life. Mom and dad have played the role not only as parents but also as friends for you and Dira. Why don't you think about how well you've been treating your sibling?"
What Meisya said made Rendra feel guilty.
Dipta smiled for a moment. "Finish your dinner and go to bed. Tomorrow you start your internship again, right?"
Rendra nodded.
"Don't overthink it. Let me talk to Dira tonight. I'll call down Nadira." Said dita calmly.
But Meisya nodded in agreement. Rendra only looks down and still feels guilty.
*
Knock knock knock knock!
"Just come in. The door's unlocked." Said Dira. The girl spoke in half yelling.
"Are you really mad at your brother?" Ask Dipta.
Nadira was slumbering in the middle of her bed. The girl hugged her soft rump.
"Rendra didn't mean that. Every word that Rendra says is a word of advice. It's just that he makes a mockery of it." Says Dipta.
"Yeah, I know."
"If you knew that, why were you so angry?"
"His speech was wrong, dad. Who likes being teased every day? Not everyone has a way of thinking like Rendra. Not everyone can take the mockery of Rendra for advice. No form of mockery is likened to counsel."
"Yes. Earlier Rendra had been notified by your mother. It won't repeat itself. Maybe tomorrow he'll apologize to you."
"Obviously it's not possible. Rendra never apologized to me!"
"Why?" Asked Dipta in amazement.
"You know, dad. Rendra is a human who never apologizes. I'd hate to have him as my brother."
"Don't be like that. Just forgive that brother of yours. Rendra's friendship is different from yours. I'll give him another lecture. Don't hate him anymore."
"Why can't I hate him?"
"That's not good. One day, Rendra will take over my position when I'm gone. Do not hate him anymore."
Dira called in her long breath and blew it through her mouth. Then the sweet girl smiled and got out of her bed to sit down. Nadira hugged her father who was sitting on the edge of the bed.
"Well, I wouldn't hate him," said Dira. The girl immediately hugged Dipta tightly.
"Well, then get to bed. So you're shopping for work tomorrow with your mom?"
Nadira nodded enthusiastically.
"Haha all right. Tomorrow I'm going with rendra to the golf course. It needs to be taught intelligent things." Said Dipta with a chuckle.
Nadira chuckles. "Yes father.. Good night.."
"Good night too, my daughter.." and then Dipta stroked the stone once again and started running out of her daughter's room.
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