Earlier, I went to work with Naomi. The same goes for the trip back. I often give Naomi a ride too. Our homes are in the same direction, but Naomi prefers staying in a boarding house rather than an apartment. As for me, I don't know why, but I feel comfortable living in a place like this. Dona, on the other hand, lives in a completely opposite direction, but she always keeps an eye on us no matter where we go.Including today."I want to hitch a ride to Anya's apartment. Yesterday, I bought lots of French fries and sausages in Anya's fridge," she said before leaving this evening. Naomi just shook her head and didn't object. Why would she?Throughout the day, Cedric was as usual. Nothing had changed, except for him slipping notes between my coffee cups. He said he wouldn't comply with my requests. Well, it's just some notes, so I don't care. There's no point in prohibiting him because he'll do it again anyway."When I was on a coffee break, I bumped into Dewa," Dona proudly exclaimed f
My sadness lingered as I sat down at my work desk. Even when I tried to turn on the computer, I still couldn't stop thinking that Krystal would soon replace me. If that happens, what job will I have? Especially with my current condition!I even mentioned that terminating this pregnancy was the best option. My job would be secure, my financial situation would be stable, and Krystal wouldn't replace me so quickly. I've dedicated myself to every task all this time. I don't want everything to just fade away. No. No.So, right now, I'm truly determined. In the past, I had some doubts, weighing the pros and cons, but seeing this situation so clearly in front of me has erased any doubts. I want Krystal to understand that I love my job. Sure, she seemed attentive yesterday, but I don't like it when attention is given just to please me. Then, I might end up being replaced. I don't want that.I'd rather be overwhelmed with numerous orders than presented with a lot of snack jars.I wiped away th
Now? It's different. In fact, most of the chats are initiated by Cedric. I only reply briefly. Besides being lazy, I also limit myself from him. I don't want to get too involved, and I'm afraid that I might waver.I quickly replied to the message.Anya. P: No prob. I'm with Naomi.Then I asked Naomi for a ride. She's always the fastest when I need help. But looking at her response, I felt reluctant to praise Naomi's kindness.Naomi: With my pleasureNaomi's message came in at the same time as a message from Cedric.Cedric. K: If it's not a bother, can I stop by later?I'm surprised. I warned him earlier. Why isn't he listening? He's so persistent. Just as I was about to type a reply to Cedric, Krystal called me. I didn't even realize that she had come into my office and was now standing in front of my desk. I was flustered. Since when has she been here? I didn't even hear her footsteps."Anya, tomorrow I'll join Kelvin. Did you already tell him that I canceled?""I already told him th
My sadness lingered as I sat down at my work desk. Even when I tried to turn on the computer, I still couldn't stop thinking that Krystal would soon replace me. If that happens, what job will I have? Especially with my current condition!I even mentioned that terminating this pregnancy was the best option. My job would be secure, my financial situation would be stable, and Krystal wouldn't replace me so quickly. I've dedicated myself to every task all this time. I don't want everything to just fade away. No. No.So, right now, I'm truly determined. In the past, I had some doubts, weighing the pros and cons, but seeing this situation so clearly in front of me has erased any doubts. I want Krystal to understand that I love my job. Sure, she seemed attentive yesterday, but I don't like it when attention is given just to please me. Then, I might end up being replaced. I don't want that.I'd rather be overwhelmed with numerous orders than presented with a lot of snack jars.I wiped away th
Cedric. K: Sorry, Ma'am. Can't take you home. The guests want to go sightseeing. (sad emoji)I had just finished closing the computer screen when I laughed reading Cedric's message. No wonder he wasn't around all afternoon. Oh, maybe he's been busy since lunchtime. When there are guests like this, the front office is always busy. But what makes me think that Cedric falls into the category of good guys is that during lunch, he still managed to ask how I was doing.It was just a simple inquiry, not an interruption, like "Don't forget to eat, Anya." Or, "Please remember, you're pregnant. Take care of your eating habits." Not like that. Cedric's message to me earned its own special place in our chat history."I hope Anya has eaten because I've already had my meal."I scrolled through our previous chat history, and it was all about sharing food or breakfast. Nothing more than that. Even since that fateful night, I haven't received any strange messages from Cedric. We've been interacting as
Cedric truly followed through with what he said. He was waiting for me in the lobby. I didn't want to ask how long he had been waiting; only Dona inquired, but my ears could clearly hear Cedric saying that he hadn't been waiting for too long.I chose to lead the way to my apartment unit on the tenth floor. Once we arrived, we all went inside, and Cedric locked the door. I didn't care. I preferred going into my room and changing clothes, leaving Dona or Naomi to relax in the living room or fight over the remote since Naomi's favorite series was on while Dona's favorite drama was also airing.I wonder why they always act like children?Somehow, I didn't want to linger in my room for long. I quickly removed my makeup, washed my face again, and put on loose clothes. I was already fantasizing about enjoying the beef steik, so I wanted to be in the kitchen as soon as possible.As soon as I opened the bedroom door, the aroma of beef steak drizzled with mushroom sauce filled the room. My stom
"Morning, Ma'am," I greeted politely. I arrived exactly as planned, twenty minutes before Krystal's arrival. When she saw me, she seemed to frown. Is there something wrong? Before even sitting at my desk, I had checked my appearance multiple times. Nothing was wrong, and it seemed perfectly fine."Morning, Anya." Krystal smiled sweetly. I recognized the Christian Dior Rouge lipstick she was wearing; it's her favorite brand. Sometimes, when meetings or gatherings are held at the Washington DC mall, Krystal would pull me aside and we'd visit the store. Some of my collections are from there as well."You look... different," she said again. I didn't know how to respond; my mind was telling me this was a bad sign."Good or not?" I asked softly. Actually, I rarely seek Krystal's opinion because this beautiful woman in front of me always has a way to make the person she's talking to spill everything on their mind.Krystal simply laughed and walked into her office, leaving me feeling weak and
"You seem different."I just give a small smile to Dewa, who hasn't stopped staring at me since I sat in one corner of his café. Finally, the four of us are having lunch together. I couldn't avoid it because Dona was insistent on eating here. More accurately, she missed being with Dewangga.Luckily, Dewa isn't annoyed by Dona's antics."Yeah, Anya looks stunning today. Flawless, right, Nao?" Dona says, giving me a mischievous wink. I know what she means. Fortunately, I have excellent self-control. Otherwise, I would have snatched Dona's favorite French fries by now."Yes! I'm amazed too. Is there something in the air?" Naomi has no shame when it comes to asking such questions in front of Dewa. I don't want her to think that what I'm wearing today is something special to him."Well, I'm having lunch with Dewa, that's why."Ugh, I feel like I want to drown Dona in the pond near the office lobby! Why did she have to emphasize that?"No, it's not that. Anya is always beautiful in my eyes.