Wilma Herdian entered her house, was greeted by her two sibling. They looked curious about the package that contained a box with a picture of Jacki Donuts.
Catching the gazes of her two sibling who were so attached to the package she was carrying, Wilma Herdian asked her two sibling to sit down.
The two sibling looked so happy when they saw the contents of the box, donuts with various toppings. They then took each one and ate it deliciously.
"It's really good, Wil," said child number two, Arka Herdian.
"Yeah, it's been a long time, Ka, we haven't eaten donuts like this," their youngest sister, Layla Herdian chimed in.
Wilma Herdian then went to the kitchen, looking for her mother. Usually at five in the afternoon she was there, cooking side dishes for friends to eat rice.
Sure enough, her mother, Adelia Hamid, was busy cutting vegetables. Wilma Herdian quickly washed her hands, kissed her mother's hand and then helped her. Even though Wilma Herdian was banned, because Adelia Hamid was worried that Wilma Herdian would be tired after work, she still helped her mother prepare the ingredients for cooking.
"Where's daddy, Mom?" Since Wilma Herdian arrived home, she had not seen her father.
"Again, someone called earlier, they said fix the car. Wilma was home with Andi again?"
Wilma Herdian nodded. "Yes, Mom. It was Andi who delivered."
"Then, did you not ask Andinya to come in?"
"Yes, but Andi said he had some business to do. So, well ... don't stop by, Mom." Wilma Herdian peeled some onions and garlic.
Then the conversation continued on other things, including the school monthly fee arrears of Wilma Herdian's sibling. It made her a little sad as well as encouraging her to work harder.
Rudi Setiawan, BM TTO, her boss at the office, promised to provide scholarships for her two younger siblings, on the condition that Wilma Herdian must first pass a three-month probationary work contract at TTO Bogoria. If she passes, then she can apply for a scholarship for Arka and Layla Herdian.
This is what makes Rudi Setiawan so protective of Wilma Herdian from William Lee's game. In the employment contract, it is stated that during the first one year contract period, it is not allowed to get married or get pregnant. Includes a three month trial period.
Adelia Hamid cooks kale and fried tempeh and chili sauce for the afternoon meal.
Not long after, Wilma Herdian's father, came home. Which was immediately greeted by his two children.
"Father, Father, Wilma brought donuts, you know."
"Yes, Father. The donuts that you used to buy for us."
Arka and Layla Herdian, said enthusiastically, almost simultaneously. They still had a few donuts in their hands which they were enjoying.
Their father nodded and was pleased with him, despite the guilt in his heart, that Wilma Herdian had to carry the family's burden for a while.
It's not just once or twice that Wilma Herdian's father, Bagas Herdian, is looking for a new job. However, given that he is no longer young–approaching retirement age, it makes it difficult to get a job in a new place.
In order to support his wife and children, Bagas Herdian opened odd mechanic services. Repairing vehicles or electronic equipment, which has been his specialty since he was still working at the factory.
Bagas Herdian then went to the kitchen, and watched his wife and children who were preparing the afternoon meal.
Wilma Herdian who saw the father, then approached the father, kissed his hand.
"Are you home, Wil?" Bagas Herdian made small talk.
"Yes, Father. It's been a while."
Bagas Herdian then asked if Wilma Herdian got a bonus today, so she bought a box of Jecki Donuts. The father, of course, knew how much one dozen donuts cost. Today is the middle of the month. Wilma Herdian had to bear many needs. If her salary is bought for expensive food like that, the father is worried that her eldest daughter's salary will not run out until the end of the month.
"Don't worry, Father. Wilma didn't buy it, did I. There was a customer who did." Wilma Herdian did not explain further who bought her the Jecki Donut.
Wilma Herdian wasn't ready to tell her about William Lee, the CEO who during her first two months at TTO Bogoria, always asked her out. And today, the first time she accepted the CEO's request, simply because BM TTO gave her permission.
Don't tell him now, because Wilma Herdian is worried, her parents will think nothing of it, as long as Wilma Herdian works for an airline.
It is common knowledge, things that are not good–what employees of airlines do, make some people out there think negatively, that all who work at airlines are like what appears in the news which often goes viral.
Knowing that Wilma Herdian was not using her salary to buy expensive food, the father was relieved. And did not question further who gave them the gift of the food.
After Wilma Herdian and her father cleaned up. The five of them ate their dinner that afternoon.
***
Saturday morning, Wilma Herdian, who was having one day off every weekend, was seen relaxing with her favorite novel. Tells the story of an ordinary girl who suddenly marries a rich man, who turns out to be a lecturer at her campus. Suddenly Married. It is said to be a best seller when the book was first published.
The sound of a roaring motorbike suddenly stopped right in front of her house, making Wilma Herdian curious. Moreover, the sound of the motorbike sounded familiar to someone she knew. Someone who helped her a lot recently, after her father was laid off.
Sure enough, not long after, there was a knock on her door along with greetings.
Wilma Herdian then answered the greeting and opened the door for her guest. The man with the thin beard. And the hair is parted in the middle, which is neatly combed. He was about one hundred and eighty centimeters tall. A smile grew from his lips.
"Andi?"
"May I come in?" Wilma Herdian nodded and opened the door wider, letting Andi Nugraha in.
"Sit down, Andi. What do you want to drink?" Wilma Herdian marked the novel she was reading, and was about to go to the kitchen, but Andi Nugraha's voice stopped her.
"I'm not long, really. Is your father here, Wil?" Wilma Herdian nodded. And immediately looked for her father, Bagas Herdian. Tell him that Andi Nugraha is looking for him.
Bagas Herdian was repairing the water pump in the back, immediately met Andi Nugraha when his daughter told him that the tall man was looking for him. Wilma Herdian decided to continue reading novels in her room.
After about five minutes, her father approached her. And told her, to change clothes. Andi Nugraha wanted to take her for a walk that morning.
"Are you serious?" Wilma peeked out from behind her novel. Still sitting quietly on the bed.
"Yes. Andi asked father's permission earlier, he wanted to take you out."
"Father, will you?" Wilma Herdian couldn't believe her ears a little.
Isn't it wrong, her father gave her permission to go out with the boys? Because all this time, Bagas Herdian always forbade his daughter to be close friends with any boys. What caused her father to change his mind today?