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Chapter 16 - ERWIN'S DECISION

Meanwhile, in Tokyo Sam reads a message from Ellen. He smiled widely. Sam immediately contacted Mitha that night. Mitha receives Sam's call.

"Sam, I..." Mitha said to Sam.

Sam who was so happy cut off Mitha's conversation. "Mitha, Please. Don't remember the past. I'm glad you gonna be right back to me. When are you goin' to Japan?"

Mitha smiled sweetly. "I'm leaving in two days. However, Erwin is still thinking about returning to America."

Sam smiled. "Come on, Mita. Let Erwin return of his own accord. Mitha, I miss you so much. You know, since our divorce, I've made my own choices. I only loving you. Thank you for coming back."

Sam smiled happily. He spoke again in an affectionate tone, "Honey, have you had dinner yet?"

Hearing Sam's words, Mitha smiled.

"Certainly, dear. And yourself?" Mitha asked back.

"I just arrived in Japan with Richard and papa. Okay darling. See ya in Japan. Good night," replied Sam.

"Good night too, dear," replied Mitha.

The phone immediately hung up. Sam lay down smiling. In his heart, he said, "Mitha, I can't wait to repeat our love story."

Meanwhile, in his room, Erwin continued to think. He tried to sleep, but couldn't. He tried to close his eyes several times, but he couldn't sleep.

"Damn it! Why am I having trouble sleeping?" he bathed.

He sat on his bed. His head was so dizzy. The feeling of a dilemma made him not sleep well.

"Uhm… am I perhaps better off going back to America? Honestly, I'm so disappointed with Yoshie. But, there's no way I can make a decision because of that," he continued.

Erwin kept thinking, until he fell asleep after midnight. The next morning, after waking up Erwin thought again. He stood looking at the mirror in his room.

"Um… this is a one time opportunity. If I'm here, would it be better than me coming back? My job here is good. But, I can't necessarily own a company. Moreover, I'm not an Indonesian citizen. If I come back, I will run the family business that grandfather had started… ," he thought.

Erwin drank the water he brought to his room. He thought again.

"Um, Okey. I decided to go back to America instead. On America, I got mine. Taking care of citizenship is also complicated, and I don't have as many rights as in America," he thought.

Erwin confirmed his choice. That morning, while having breakfast with Mitha and Ellen, he expressed his decision.

"Mom, I has already decided. I chose return to America. Today I work here for the last time," said Erwin.

"Erwin, are you sure?" Mitha asked while looking at Erwin. Erwin just smiled and nodded.

"I don't want you to regret your choice son," she continued.

"Nope. I has considered carefully. My decision was unanimous. There, we can reunite as a whole family, Mom." said Erwin smiling.

Mitha smiled. She was happy with Erwin's decision. "Yes, son. I'm glad you were able to make this difficult decision. Aha, after you've your business, we'll immediately pack up, because at midnight we will goin' to Tokyo. Papa had ordered three tickets, and thankfully all three were used. I has contacted Aunt Ningsih to wait for this house."

Erwin nodded. After breakfast, Erwin immediately went to work as usual.

When he got there, he tried to keep himself busy with his work. On the sidelines of his work, Erwin immediately prepared his resignation letter. For a moment, he forgot the problem.

During recess, Erwin was sitting pensively in front of his office. He seemed to think. Jeffery and Risa saw him in front of the office.

"Risa, what happen to Erwin?" asked Jeffery.

"Yups. Suddenly he froze to himself. Was it because of my fight with Yoshie the day before yesterday?" thought Risa.

Jeffery and Risa approached him. Erwin was surprised when Jeffery tapped his shoulder.

"Uh, Jeff. It just surprised me," said Erwin.

"Yeah, who's daydreaming? It seems really deep," said Jeffery laughing.

"Dreaming you. Lucky you. You got Risa," said Erwin grinning.

"it's your own fault for rejecting my love," said Risa, smiling sweetly.

"Just kidding, dude. My father asked me to return to America," said Erwin.

"Oh yeah, what's your decision?" asked Jeffery.

Erwin was silent for a moment. He took a deep breath as he looked at the surroundings where he worked.

"I'm considering. My only chance is now," said Erwin, looking far ahead.

Erwin sighed. For a moment, he smiled reminiscing about the beginning of his arrival

"As you know, this place was foreign to me at first. But, because of you, Risa. Because of you, I love this place. My mother also helped me a lot to recognize, and adapt to your culture. However, now I have decided to return to America, my homeland," he continued.

Jeffery and Risa were surprised. Risa feels sad to hear that, even though she has got Jeffery. Erwin looked at Risa and Jeffery.

"Today is the last day I work here. Actually, I'm hard to get out of this place. All the friends here are so fun, especially the two of you. But, I think this is the best," said Erwin.

"Hopefully somewhere else your life will be better, Bro." Jeffery gently patted Erwin's shoulder.

"Aha! How about the three of us have lunch together on your last day of work," said Risa.

Erwin smiled. Then, The three of them went to a cafe near the office. They immediately ordered their lunch. Risa and Jeffery had time to take pictures with Erwin while waiting for the order to arrive.

"Oh, when I see this cafe, how come I remember the first time I came to work here?" said Erwin, reminiscing about his first day of work about five years ago.

Risa who remembers that day smiled.

"Yeah. When I saw you for the first time, I thought you were from Jakarta," said Risa, laughing.

Erwin remembers when he was new to work. At that time, Risa asked Erwin to take her to the post office. Erwin laughed out loud, "Yes, at that time we got angry with Pak Joko because we got lost."

The three of them laughed out loud reminiscing about that day. For a moment, their conversation was interrupted when the order came, the three of them devoured their lunch while occasionally cracking jokes.

Did not feel the time to enter the office arrived. Before work, Erwin met HRD. He knocked on the door.

"Yes, come in," a voice came from inside.

Erwin entered carrying a folder containing his resignation letter. The HRD invited Erwin to sit down.

"Mr. Ramli, I intend to resign from this company, starting tomorrow," Erwin said while giving his resignation letter.

The HRD accepted, and read it for a while. After reading it, the HRD asked Erwin.

"Mr. Erwin, your job here is good. And in the near future, you can be promoted for your service. Have you thought carefully about this decision?" asked Mr. Ramli.

Erwin smiled sweetly. "Thank you for your appreciation, sir. However, my decision is unanimous. I want to return to my homeland," said Erwin.

Mr. Ramli smiled. He was amazed by Erwin's dedication to the company.

"Okay, if that's your decision. So, starting tomorrow you are resigning?" asked Mr. Ramli.

"Yes sir. I want to finish my work today, so that my successor can continue my work more easily," said Erwin.

Mr. Ramli greeted Erwin. "Okay, Mr Erwin. Thank you for your dedication to the company so far. Please continue your work."

Erwin just smiled. He immediately returned to his workplace. Erwin immediately finished the rest of his work, while packing his personal belongings which he brought to his study.

After all the rest of the work was done, Erwin deposited it. Right after the office hour, Erwin had packed his personal belongings. He was getting ready to go home, when there was a knock on his study door.

"Come in," said Erwin. Risa and Jeffery entered his study.

Jeffery immediately shook hands, "Erwin, it's finally time for us to part. I will remember you as my best friend here. Good luck in the new place, bro."

"Thank you, Jeff," Erwin replied with a small smile.

Risa looked at Erwin with a sad face. Without speaking, she immediately hugged Erwin tightly. "Erwin, I will miss you. Honestly, it's hard for me to part with you. You're doing well there, huh."

Erwin advised Risa, "Thank you, Risa. Love Jeffery like you love me."

"Yes, Erwin. I promise to love Jeffery," said Risa, nodding.

Before leaving, Erwin hugged Jeffery and Risa. "Thank you for being my best friends."

Erwin took a while to hug the two of them. After that, the three of them left the office where they worked and went straight home. Arriving at home, Erwin immediately packed his things. Don't forget to prepare important documents to go to Japan.

"Son, I called dad later. He's happy that you finally want to come to America," said Mitha as she arranged the things to be brought.

Erwin smiled at his mother. "Ugh! It's hard to leave this place, and also my friends. However, I am relieved that finally mom and dad are back together. We can come back together as a family."

Mitha smiled sadly. He hugged Erwin tightly. Erwin felt relieved after his family was whole again.