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38_Shift Afternoon

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"Or maybe it is God's destiny, we are being met now. So I can be your solder, Ayesha." Tian smiled, he was sure that his meeting with Aisyah was not just due to chance.

"Maybe this is the beginning of our story, Ayesha. Maybe you're my soul mate" monologue Tian. The shadow of Aisyah's sweet face the first time they met was still so lingering in Tian's mind. Ever since that meeting, Tian was as if hypnotized by Aisyah's pretty face.

Initially Tian tried to shake off the feeling that slightly disturbed his heart, he realized Aisyah was already married. It is not appropriate that he put his heart on a married woman. Tian doesn't want to be a household destroyer. However, the moment Tian intended to retreat, it was either a coincidence or indeed an opportunity. He overhears Aisyah's conversation with Witri. All of that seemed to be a tranquilizer in the turmoil of his heart.

Not wanting to waste time, Tian immediately launched his action. He wanted to draw a little sympathy from Aisha.

"Hi, it's here you guys apparently. Must not have been lunch, right? Here I wrap rice Padang use rendang," said Tian while putting 2 packs of rice Padang on the pantry table.

Aisyah who was a little surprised, immediately wiped her tears. He didn't want Tian to see him cry. "I'm sorry, I went to the toilet right away." Without waiting for Tian and Witri to answer, Aisyah immediately moved from her seat.

Tian tried to act ordinary, for a while he would pretend to be a clueless person. His first goal was to get to know Aisyah more closely. More precisely being Aisyah's good friend.

"Eh... Tian. Where were you having lunch? How can I bring rice?" ask Witri.

"So I found the two of you in the cafeteria did not meet, I thought you went to the Padang rice stall in front. It turns out there, there's still nothing." Tian smiled as he rubbed his nape in slight embarrassment.

"Oh, you're Yan, say it's cholesterol, it's a lot of oil, whatever, that's. The end of Padang cuisine poisoning too right? So don't be most theory if it hasn't been practice." Witri sneered at Tian then laughed and smashed her lips.

"Loh .... What's the connection, anyway, Ma'am?" Tian felt confused in response to Witri's rant.

"Eat first, new commenter. How's it? Mantab right, rice rendang Padangnya? Especially the head of the snapper, beuh... Just make it stupid anyway." Witri is very enthusiastic when talking Padang cuisine. Padang cuisine is one of his favorite menus.

After a few minutes, Aisyah returned from the toilet. He had tidied back his face with a little makeup polish. Aisyah looks fresher, although her eyes are still a little puffy.

Tian could not cover up his admiration for Aisyah, almost unable to control himself to immediately take his eyes off. Until Suara Witri who invited Aisyah to immediately eat lunch brought by Tian, distract Tian.

"Aish, here's the hunt. Later on break we run out. Mumpung Tian is good, we eat for free again today," said Witri, he immediately opened a packet of rice Padang from Tian and immediately ate it.

"Mbak Witri, don't dong. It's not good for Mr. Tian" replied Aish.

"Udah is okay Aish, but there is also sustenance. Um... Don't call Mr. Dong, feel old me." Tian pretended to be a little sulky.

"Still not used to it sir, uh, that's the point. Well, so it's wrong that Aish called her." Aisyah smiled back though a little awkward.

Undeniably the atmosphere at work Aisyah a little can make Aisyah forget her sadness. Friends who are so kind and supportive of each other, also respect each other, become a happiness for Aisyah.

For Aisyah, her place of work was a second home for her. Almost half of the time we are there every day. It is a place for sustenance and also meets good people.

The cheerful atmosphere that Aisyah rarely got while at her in-laws house. Especially Bayu whose attitude is still difficult to guess, sometimes good, sometimes so considerate, and sometimes still look stupid to him as well Zahra.

I don't know, sometimes Aisyah gets tired of all this. Wanted to give up, but all of those feelings soon he tepis. Zahra's presence has always been an encouragement in her life.

"Maybe you have to learn to be more patient and grateful, yes, son," Aisyah's inner voice in between laughter with Witri and Tian. Aisyah had to work hard, despite the many burdens she currently kept to herself.

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At 15.00 WIB, Pak Seno who had just finished a meeting with several division heads returned to the production room. Seen Tian, Aisyah, also Witri who is still serious about their respective work.

Maybe because it is nearing the office hours, so they want to finish their work immediately. If it can be finished soon, they can go home on time without having to overtime to complete the pending work.

"Tian, Witri, Aisha." Seno called out to all the members in her room.

"Yes, sir." The three of them answered simultaneously. Then pay attention to Mr. Seno who seems to be giving an announcement of the results of the meeting.

"Thank God friends, as in previous years. Every year before the fasting month, our company always has an increase in production. And for now, that increase is twice as large as last year. Therefore, the company took a policy to make shifts in the production division. To meet this growing production need. I've decided, me and Witri will be watching in the morning shift. To Tian and Aisyah in the afternoon shift. How, does everyone agree? Or maybe there's something to ask?" seno said at length.

"Agree Sir," Tian was so excited by the decision given by Mr. Seno. Without a second thought, he immediately agreed. Not without reason, for Tian this was an opportunity for him to get close to Aisyah. Moreover, they are one shift, it is certain that they will have more time together. Tian would not waste that chance.

"Well, I'll miss you again dong, Aish. Just met kangen, already far away again," said Witri while looking at Aisyah. He pretended to frown at Mr. Seno's decision.

"Mbak Witri, what the hell. We can still meet at the shift change, Ma'am," replied Aisyah, she smiled at Witri's behavior.

"Okay everyone, means you've agreed, right? Hopefully with this new policy our company is getting richer and faster," said Seno.

"Aamiin," they answered simultaneously.

"Yes, please continue your respective work. Mumpung is still at this hour. Starting tomorrow we work shifts, yes," Seno said again, he immediately continued some of his work that was delayed during the meeting.

"Ready, sir." They answered back in unison.

Aisyah was again struck by turmoil, her mind began to think about the decision of Mr. Seno earlier. Although his lips expressed agreement, but in his heart stored a lot of turmoil.

"If Aish goes to the afternoon shift it means night time, right? Keep waiting for the angkot long, how about, huh? Go ahead, go first. If you think from now on, it will make no spirit. Later let Aish, talk to Bayu aja mas." Aisyah monologue in heart.

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...To be continued...

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