Work and Survive

Irwan has a small face shape with a middle parting haircut accompanied by bangs on both sides. As for that man, he has a wide face with a chaebol-style pompadour haircut in Korean films.

Joya looked back at the man standing in the elevator. He lowered his head as he realized he had mistaken someone. Joya was ashamed of herself, that man was clearly not her husband. At first glance, the man does look like Irwan. However, the shape of the face and the haircut are different.

And the most obvious difference between them is the color of their irises. Irwan has calming black eyes, while the man has blue eyes.

"Not so take the elevator?" exclaimed the man who had asked.

Joya peeked at the two men in the lift from under her eyelashes. He didn't dare to look up completely.

"I-I... Just take this elevator," answered Joya, pointing at the elevator door in front of her.

It was impossible for Joya to get into the elevator, because it was clearly written there that the elevator was specifically for executives. As for Joya, he is only a prospective employee who may not necessarily be accepted for work.

"Come in!" said the man.

"Before he swallows you alive!" the man pointed at the blue irised man next to him.

Joya looked up at the man with blue irises. Seeing his sharp gaze, Joya lowered her gaze again as she stepped into the elevator. He did not dare to refuse their offer.

When Joya was about to sneak behind the man with blue irises, he stepped back first, as if giving Joya a place to stand in front of him. With a pounding heart, Joya turned her body to face him.

"Which floor are you going to?" asked the man standing next to Joya.

"Fourth floor," answered Joya.

The man pressed the number 4 button and the elevator started moving.

Joya's hair was getting goosebumps. He felt cared for by the two men who were with him. Joya also ventured to peek from the reflection of the elevator door. And sure enough, the two men were watching him. Joya immediately bowed her head deeply.

"Introducing, I'm Gio. Are you a new employee at this company?" asked the man next to Joya while holding out his hand.

Joya was hesitant to accept the man's hand, but she also felt uncomfortable if she let the hand hang.

"Joya," said Joya, shaking the man's hand briefly.

Gio's laughter was heard when Joya touched his hand with lightning. "What department do you work in?" asked Gio again. Joya glanced at Gio, "I just applied here."

For a moment, there was no response from the man. Joya looked down again as she stole a glance at the shadow of the man behind her. The man was like a statue, he didn't speak or move, not even the sound of his breathing could be heard.

" Oh! Just about to apply. Where do you want to apply?" asked Gio again.

"I don't know yet, but the receptionist said earlier that there was a vacancy for a secretary and OB. Maybe I will apply as an OB," answered Joya.

"Why not just apply as a secretary?"

Joya cursed Gio for asking too many questions. If this company accepts D3 graduates, I would like to apply. But I doubt it will be accepted…" Joya answered uncertainly. "I don't have work experience yet," he continued.

Joya has already finished her studies. But, because Leo didn't let her work, she never used her diploma to find a job either.

" Experience doesn't matter. As long as you can survive it," Gio muttered barely audible. Joya frowned not understanding what Gio meant. He wanted to ask, but the elevator had stopped on the 4th floor. Joya immediately stepped out. "Thank you!" said Joya to the two men in front of him.

When the elevator doors closed, Joya turned around to leave. However, the elevator doors opened again and Gio's voice stopped him. Do you really intend to become a secretary?"

Joy turned around. "You mean father?"

" I don't mind the experience. I just need people who are ready to work and able to survive. If you are ready to endure, I will accept you as a secretary," answered Gio.

" Hah?" Joy was stunned.

Before Joya could wake up from her shock, Gio spoke again. "You just meet Pramono in HRD. Tell him Gio asked you to meet him. Until tomorrow!"

Gio smiled, then the elevator door closed and the two men disappeared from his sight.

"Pramono in HRD?" muttered Joya.

A smile appeared on Joey's face. Hope filled his heart. Joya doesn't know who Gio is, but if Joya is really accepted at the company. Joya will be very grateful to him.

After asking one of the people he met. Joya finally arrived at Pramono's room. Apparently, Pramono is the HR manager at the company.

"So, Mr. Gio asked you to meet me?" asked pram confirmed.

Joy nodded. " Yes sir!"

" Okay! I see. Incidentally Mr. Gio also called me and told me about you. But, are you sure you will take up the offer from Mr. Gio? It's not easy being the secretary of our CEO," said Pram.

Joy is stunned." CEO secretary?" he asked in disbelief.

Yes. You will work on the 50th floor as Mr. Ridwan Lung's secretary," Pram replied.

Joya pinched his arm, he wanted to make sure if what he was experiencing was real or not.

"Oww!" cried Joya when she felt pain on her skin.

The young man before him laughed. " Stay cool. You're not dreaming. Maybe Pak Gio is tired of looking for a secretary for Pak Ridwan. Many people have resigned. In this month alone, 3 people have left. They were only able to survive for one week," said Pram.

Joy pursed her lips. No wonder Gio said earlier, that he is looking for people who are ready to work and able to survive. Maybe the reason for that.

" How? Do you still want to take this job?" ask pram again.

Joy nodded quickly. "Want, sir!" he answered without hesitation.

Joya doesn't care what kind of people she encounters. What is important, he works and can make money.

"Oh yes sir, for example I stop in the middle of the road like the others. Am I still getting my salary?" asked Joya doubtfully.

Prem laughed. "You don't worry, we give daily wages to people who can't survive. That's a special policy for CEO secretaries," Pram replied.

Joy breathed a sigh of relief. At least, he still got the money in case he couldn't survive.

"You can work from tomorrow. Please read this guide to learn about the work you will be doing. Pram handed over a guidebook to Joya.

"Ok, tomorrow you better wear neater clothes. Because for a secretary, appearance is the most important thing," he said without intending to offend the slightest.

Joy smiled sadly. " Okay sir! I see. In that case, I'll excuse myself."

Joya came out of the pram room, then went to the elevator. Joya entered the lift and pressed the number 1 button. Joya smiled cheerfully, her heart was so happy. He did not expect to be accepted to work in a big company.

"Irwan will be happy to know that I've got a job," muttered Joya, remembering her husband.

When the elevator stopped, Joya immediately got out of the elevator and stepped out of the company where he was going to work. Joya can't wait to meet Irwan soon.