
Lani gasped at the alarm of her mobile phone vibrating under the pillow – bad habit always put the phone under the pillow – her hand reached under the pillow with her eyes still closed, her eyelids felt sticky. Lani rubbed her eyes for a while, looking at the clock on the phone screen, at three in the morning. He glanced at Latifah who was still asleep across there. Lani rose up, in her heart she was filthy, trying to resist the demons that bound her soul with sleepy knots. At the third takbir Lani clenched his fists into the air, ALLAHU AKBAR!!!
“Woi...wake up..” Lani shakes Latifah's body.
Latifah wriggling. There was no sign of him waking up yet, Lani shook her body even harder. “Come dong Fah..”
“Duh..Lani. Last night overtime until two o'clock. I slept only an hour. “ he complained without opening his eyes.
”At least two shelves..ayo dong..”
Latifah opened her eyes. “This day is absent first deh...real, very sleepy, than I pray while sleeping.”
He chuckled, pushing Latifah's shoulder. “Basic! “
Lani's headed for the bathroom. The cold of the ablution water restored Lani's consciousness completely. Now Lani looks refreshed and she is ready to face her spirit owner in the last third of the night, the night that a servant always waits for her to honor him closer, without a partition.
After performing the Tahajjud prayer, Lani opened her beloved Al-Qur’an mushaf, with a voice slowly recited divine words. Lani felt cold in her soul, at ease in her heart. After reading a few pages, Lani sat on the bed, picking up the book that was always under her pillow
– this is one of Lani's habits also – and start reading, he waits for the time of Fajr to arrive. But Lani can't concentrate on her reading, Lani remembers her hometown, home, room, and Papa-Mama. This was the first day of his internship. He was admitted to the Law Office of Ibrahim Tobing and colleagues. Lani was very happy at that time, especially Mr. Tobing of Medan children as well and now has been successful in Jakarta. The office is large, there are also many lawyers who work there
“There are mostly Batak people, you can be acquaintances tomorrow; there is Pak Hutagalung, Pak Marbun, Bang Manik, Fauzan Siregar, Mardin Silalahi. There are also those who are not Batak but only two, Andre and Sartika. Many employees are not Batak people. “ Obviously Mr. Tobing when Lani first came to his office.
Lani.
Lani took a deep breath, I will try to learn as best I can. I promise to make Papa and Mama proud, she whispered inwardly.
“Lan, wake up...” there is an urgent sound, coupled with shocks to his body that are quite loud. Lani opened her eyes, Latifah standing with a wet face.
“Sana dawn prayer. We're bad luck.“
Lani flinched, so she overslept? Though earlier after tahajjud his intention was not to sleep again, but it turned out to be sleeping.
“What time is it now? “
“Jam half six..”
“Hah?!!”
Lani jumped out of her bed. His first day of internship even there was an incident of bad luck. Though Lani was determined the first day should make a good impression. Pak Tobing's office is far away in South Jakarta, where Jakarta if the early morning jammed.
After the dawn prayer, Lani immediately took a bath and dressed in haste. Give him a bed for a while. Latifah looked at him with a small laugh.
"Don't laugh dong Fah, his friend's distress even happy. “
“I'm not happy, you if in a hurry his expression is very funny. “
“Duh, even kidding dong.” Lani put on her socks. “
“You have breakfast first gih..udah I readyin. “ said Latifah.
“No need Fah, ntar getting late “
“Eits..ga can be, dong. Ntar maag you recur, you know, if your stomach is usually your migraine as well
then follow it. If so, you can't work, trus ngerepotin me too. “
“Aduh..Latifah Nuraini do not give a lecture now yes, just if I have come home from the office. “
“Then you bring supplies to the office, I'm ready. “ Latifah to the kitchen.
Lani sighed. “Alright..” he gave up. Latifah comes up with a lunch box that has been filled with rice and side dishes following a glass of chocolate milk. Lani smiled haru, his best friend turned out to have made milk from earlier.
“Please yes, Fah..” Lani received milk from Latifah's hand and immediately gulped it down.
“This. “ Latifah thrusting supply box in her hand.
Lani accepts it with a dikulum smile. “Emang Latifah very good, deh” held hands Latifah then cipika cipiki. “I leave first yes.” Latifah draped the bag on her shoulder.
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The taxi stops right in front of the Tobing Law Office and Partners. Lani gets out and half runs she gets into the office.
Dugh…
“ Auw..” Lani screaming. He sits on the floor.
In front of him a man also sat with papers and books scattered near him. The man looked at her sharply. Geez, they collided.
“Eh, sorry Sir.sorry. “ Lani got up while rubbing her sleeves, to be honest, her waist and legs hurt a lot now. He approached, taking care of the scattered papers and books.
“You if you use your eyes dong.” The man stood up.
“Sorry sir I did not intentionally, end hastily. “ Lani trying to smile.
“You've spent a few minutes because of this incident. “gruutu while turning your face away.
Lani gawking. “ I'm so sorry Sir. “
“Measuring him don't run around.“ comments.
Lani nyengir's.
“You will have eyes, if the road is used.“ continued the man again.
It was also her, thought Lani.
“I have eyes sir, but not to walk, if to walk I use feet.“ replied Lani fiercely provoked emotions.
The man's forehead is wrinkled. “But your eyes are also used yes to see. This is the result if your eyes are placed in the neck. Or maybe you enter in a bag, yes.” reply is no less fierce.
Lani's eyebrows shot up. Oh God, this man adds to his bad mood.
“Pak, I've apologized so you don't get angry like that, dong.“
“Kok even so you are angry, anyway? Everyone who experiences this will also apply the same as me.“
“Not going to be everything. Depends who it is. Maybe if Mr, yes.so.“.
The man clenched his hand.
"So, sir, I'm sorry again. I was completely unintentional, I didn't want this to happen either. I lost too, not just my father, when I was a few minutes away. You're sorry, right?" Lani handed the man's papers and books.
The man received his things and looked at him cynically.
“Ya. “ the answer is short and soon passed from before Lani.
Lani exhaled into the air, completely chaotic. The first day he imagined would give the impression of sweet actually gave birth to the impression of wry in the morning. If it is not too late to wake up in the morning, it will not be late to go to the office and Lani will certainly not collide with men
‘cerewet’. What is certain is that his mood will not be as chaotic as it is today.
“But, why would you think if. All this happened.“ Lani sniffs her shoulders, her lips smiling.
“Ya Allah..” Lani patted her eel. “Kok instead chill.” Lani hastened her pace.
“Sorry Sir, I'm late.“ Lani said to Mr. Tobing
Mr. Tobing smiled. “It's okay Lani, be advised the first day. Hmm...ten minutes. “ while glancing at his watch
Lani grinned while rubbing her nose, a habit if you are confused or feel guilty.
“Come with me.“ Mr. Tobing stepped out of the room-Lani followed-up to the meeting room and there was waiting for all the advocates and employees in the office. Lani was a little clumsy when crossing the room, because her pair of eyes were staring at her. He tried to smile at everything.
“Assalamu ‘alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. “ Mr. Tobing said a greeting that was immediately answered by everyone in the room. “ Good brothers all, we have the arrival of a prospective advocate (lawyer) who will intern in our office. His name is Maylani Iffana Azra Hutabarat, originally from North Sumatra, native to Batak. “ Mr. Tobing introduces Lani with a smile. Lani nodded.
“Wah..add more son Medan. “ chirps a father.
Lani smiles.
“I really hope we can all help Ananda Lani so that later she can join us." added Mr. Tobing again. “Oke Lani, I will introduce one by one.“ Mr. Tobing introduced his colleagues and employees one by one, who were named to wave kindly to Lani. Lani was moved by their warm welcome. Lani gave thanks.
“Oh, yes Where's Andre? “ Ask Mr. Tobing
“Again out, Sir. “ replied Mardin
Mr. Tobing mangosteen.
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Lani was asked by Mr. Marbun to type an exception for one thing that was being handled. Lani accepted it with pleasure, meaning this was her first assignment today. So the typist Lani is happy, the important thing is that he can intern in this office.
Lani looked up, then looked up to see someone standing beside Mr. Tobing, the person was no less surprised when he saw Lani.
“Lani, introduce. This is Andre, a great young advocate and he will be your mentor during his internship here. “, said Mr. Tobing.
Lani surprised. Oh, my God, that's the guy he hit in the office lobby. Turns out he's one of the advocates in this office, and will be his mentor as well.
He tried to smile and the man smiled without even reaching out. Congratulations, whispered his heart.
“I hope you guys can cooperate. Andre, please guide Lani well yes and you Lani do not hesitate to ask if there is something you do not understand. “
“Good Sir. “ replied Andre.
Mr. Tobing left them.
“Sorry for the incident, sir. “
Andre shrugged both his shoulders. “It’s okay. You've apologized a few times and I think that's enough.“
“I was completely unintentional Sir. “
“No need to call you, call me. I'm not as old as Mr. Tobing.“ The tone is still cold.
Lani nodded.
“Whose name were you? “ Andre scrunched his forehead.
“Lani, Mass. Maylani Iffana Azra Hutabarat's. “
“That's a long name. “Andre chuckles. “ Only you Batak people here whose name is so long. “
Not funny, Lani screams in her heart.
"But Mas can call me Lani."
"Oh, Lani yeah. Tayo and Rogi's friends." The man laughed a little.
Whats?? What say? Tayo and Rogi? Lani's memory drifted to the children's cartoon show, Tayo Si Little Bus. Lani sighed. I will reply you sometime, Lani said in her heart.
“Which alumni are you? “
“UNAND, Mass. “
“Wow...Your journey is long too yes. Living in Medan, studying in Padang and
now wander to Jakarta. “ comments Andre without staring at Lani.
It seems like this man was born to be a reliable commentator, Lani said in her heart.
“Why go all the way to Jakarta? In Medan there are also many advocate offices. Are you interested in opening your own office there? “
“I think everyone has a plan in their life, and they have their own reasons for making that plan. My existence here is also part of my life plan and of course it has been carefully thought out before making a decision. “ replied Lani calmly.
“Good answer, but abstract. “ he said.
“Not everything can be told to others, because each of us has privacy. I assume the reason I chose Jakarta for a place to wander is part of my privacy that no one else needs to know.“ replied Lani exasperated.
Andre smiled faintly. “Tahu no, Jakarta is already solid, now even added newcomers. “Andre put his hand in his pants pocket. “You must also have heard the phrase Capital is more cruel than stepmother, are you not afraid.“ Said Andre while slightly bowing.
Lani's teeth were cluttering in annoyance. “That applies to people who have no skills and not to me.“ Lani looked at him sharply.
Andre chuckles. “Your PD-level is high too yes. “towardly. “What is your expertise? “ Ask Andre half mock.
Lani got up from her seat. “Excuse me..” Lani left.
“Where are you? “
Lani turned to look at the lawyer who was smiling triumphantly, “I want to pray Dhuha, I need to report also yes." said Lani ketus.
“Oo..” Andre mangosteen.
After performing the Dhuha prayer at the office mosque, Lani leaned against the wall. Lani's heart was still upset to see Andre. He was so happy because all the lawyers and employees in the office were very friendly, but suddenly he had to meet Andre who seemed to like to make other people suffer. Lani breathed her breath into the air. The first day alone is no fun working with Andre, especially the following days.
“Kayak has no job just ngurusin people. Bummer really. “ grumbled Lani while clenching
his fist.
Lani got up from her seat and stepped up with a shuntai leaving the mushalla. He felt his stomach ache, oh.Lani forgot that he had not had breakfast. As soon as he remembered, Latifah had already prepared provisions for him. Lani takes out the food box from her bag, bribed rice and side dishes slowly, she wants to absorb the love that is in the food, the love of a friend. He smiled at Latifah's face.
“You're like a Kindergarten boy yes, bring everything. “Someone surprised Lani who was chewing her food. “And it's not a meal yet anyway. “
Lani raised her head, it turned out Andre. His appetite vanished in an instant.
“Sorry, I didn't have breakfast this morning. That's why bring the supplies. “
“Where do you live anyway? “
“Jakarta Center, Mas. “
“Away. Why not find a hostel around here? “
“I live there with my best friend, coincidentally his office is close to our contract. “
Andre mangosteen. “You are given the same task Mr. Marbun. “
“I was asked to please tick, Mas. “
“Yes, you finish the task first. Now I'm out, meet the client. Tomorrow you help me
analyzing the case. “
“Good, Mas.“
Andre left Lani, but then he turned around again.
“Oh, yes..if you finish praying don't like to talk to yourself. Ntar you are considered crazy the same people who hear.” he said with a mocking smile.
Lani gawking. Huh uh?! How could he know Lani was ranting on her own in Mushalla, could she have been there? A moment later he scratched his head wrapped in a blue headscarf.
“Mas Andre does love the same rese interns. “.
Lani turned her head, it turned out that Farah was one of the office employees. Lani smiles.
“Mbak Lani who is patient, yes. Actually Andre is a good guy. “
“Dan is very talented as a ball commentator. “ said Lani
Farah laughs. “Mbak Lani can just, let's watch the ball again. “
Lani chuckles. “His been really upset. Why did I get a mentor like him. “
“She was great you know,Mbak. Mr. Tobing loves her very much. “
“Oh, yes? “
“Pak Tobing does not have a boy, so he considers Mas Andre already like his own child. Even according to rumors circulating Mr. Tobing has the intention to match Mas Andre the same
his daughter. “
“Still the intention of people
know. Isn't the intention still in the heart huh Ma'am? “ says Lani.
“Ah, Sister Lani can do this." Farah patted Lani's shoulder slowly. “ But really you know, Ma'am, even it seems his son Mr. Tobing also likes, if he happens to play here I noticed like to spy on the lyrics Mas Andre it, but Mas Andre it cuek aja.“
Oalah..kok even so gossip anyway?
“Hard aja ya, Ma'am. Andre is handsome, smart, a great lawyer again, that's what he is also sholeh. “ Praise Farah.
“Mbak Farah has a crush too huh?" Lani Temptation.
Farah's face was red. “Yes is not. Mbak Lani ngawur's. “
Lani laughed and the four caught a glint of Farah's eyes which showed that she was also real
likes Andre.
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