Chapter 24. Announcement

 Naya comes to the hospital to see the state of her Papa.  Naya deliberately came early before she went to the office.  Naya sat beside her Papa's bed.

 "Pa, soon ... maybe Naya can't come here often to see Papa's condition. Papa must be strong, huh? Papa must fight to get well. Naya also wants to work for Papa's company. Pa ..." Naya said to her father who sounded slashing.  heart.

 "Pa, pray for Naya to be successful, huh? To be honest, Naya is afraid. Afraid if you disappoint the hopes of many people. Even though Naya feels that she won't be able to, even Naya herself is not sure about Naya's abilities. But Naya will try to make the best. The best that Naya can afford"  mean it.

 Naya's chest was full, churning with mixed feelings.  Naya held her papa's hand, squeezed it gently with affection.

 "Naya loves Papa. Papa must be cured" Naya's tears spilled too.  She started sobbing, crying under her breath.  Her chest grew tight.

 Naya looked at her papa's pale face.  Naya bit her lip holding back sobs, letting her tears fall uncontrollably.  Her shoulders started to shake.  Naya roughly rubbed her tears.  Tilted her face so that no tears could fall again. Naya took a deep breath and then smiled.  Looking back at her Papa with a forced smiling face.

 I have to be strong.  You can't be weepy.  I have to be the daughter of Papa's pride.  I can't be weak.  I can do it.  Naya said to herself.  She kept encouraging himself.

 "Naya will be very strong for Papa. Because Naya is Papa's favorite daughter. Naya must be a daughter who can be proud of Papa."

 "Take care of yourself, Pa. When you are in a faraway place, I will send my prayers to protect you," said Naya softly.

 Naya kissed the back of her Papa's hand for a long time.  Then lowered her head and put her Papa's palm on top of her fist.  As Mr. Luwin often did to provide support to his daughter.  Two tears were still stubborn and kept shooting as if they were skating at will.

 "Forgive Naya, who is a little fragile today. But Naya promises. From now on Papa's daughter will become more and more strong."  Naya wipes her tears.

 "Pa, Naya is back at work first. Papa, take care of yourself. Okay?"

 Not forgetting, Naya kissed her Papa's forehead before leaving.  For Naya, her Papa is everything.  Her Papa is the only person who is always there for Naya, her Papa who has loved her the most so far.  Only her Papa.

 A father works tirelessly and complains to provide for the family's needs.  Papa made a living morning and night, whatever he did, even though he had to exert a lot of energy, thought, and sweat.

 Papa is a figure who works hard, loves his children, loves his family, and doesn't give up easily.  So many fathers are willing to sacrifice their happiness because they want to make their families happier.

 Even though he doesn't talk too often, the figure of Papa has a gentle heart towards the child.

 Yes, Papa is a very important figure in life.  Every day he struggles, his efforts to provide a good living for the family.

 Papa is a figure who becomes a hero in life.  Papa taught me to live independently, be strong, and not be spoiled in life.  That's the figure of Papa that I know.

 Naya smiled even though her tears were still flowing as if she represented Naya's heart that was hit by sadness.

 ***

 Naya came to the office with renewed vigor, she looked more confident now.  The burden that is now on her shoulders makes Naya more responsible.

 Naya does her job, as usual, she also prepares everything so that Mr. Reza can continue.

 Someone knocked on the door of her room.  The person immediately entered after being welcomed by Naya.  Mr. Reza and Putra.

 "What's the matter? Why did you come together? Did something happen?"  asked Naya.

 Putra and Mr. Reza looked at each other.  Putra then nodded his head gesturing to Mr. Reza.  Naya's laptop was immediately taken over by Mr. Reza.  Mr. Reza went to one of the website addresses, typed something on the keyboard.  Putra stood beside Naya, waiting patiently.

 "What is wrong?"  asked Naya curiously.

 "Wait and see" answered Putra.

 Mr. Reza just said when he was able to open the website.

 "The announcement of the finalists who passed the Mahardika Fashion audition has come out. Here is the list of names of the finalists," said Mr. Reza, directing the screen to Naya.

 Naya looked at it carefully.  Her chest was pounding quite hard.

 "Yeah!"  shouted Putra while hitting the table making Naya surprised and had not had time to read the last name on the list.

 "Kyaaa! What do you want? Just make me have heart disease. Shut up, okay? I haven't finished reading" Naya looked annoyed at Putra.

 "No need to read it again. You passed."

 "What ?! Really?"  Naya looked away at the screen and read the last name.  That's her name.  Kanaya Putri Luwin.

 "I'm not lying."

 "Aaaaa .... I escaped" shrieked Naya.  She jumped from her seat and reflexively hugged Putra.  Perform simple euphoria.

 Putra smiles receiving an unexpected hug from Naya.  Putra is also happy with Naya's achievement.

 "Congratulations?"  Putra whispered in Naya's ear.

 "Um, thanks" Naya realized his behavior.  She then took off her hug.  Naya was embarrassed, Mr. Reza was there too.

 "Congratulations Miss Naya, good luck until the end" Mr. Reza encouraged.

 "Thank you, Mr. Reza. For the future, please take care of the company" asked Naya.

 "Ready, Miss."

 Naya immediately got ready as soon as she got home.  Putra is still loyal to accompany Naya.  Even her work today, he put everything off.  Putra purposely spent this day completely with Naya.  He only had the opportunity until this afternoon, because Naya had to enter the dormitory for quarantine during the competition.

 After everything was sorted out, Putra helped Naya put her suitcase into the car.  When he reached the basement, Naya met her mother and Fisa.

 "Where are you going?"  asked Vera.

 "Sorry, Mom. Naya has not had time to tell you. Naya will start living in a dormitory because I have to quarantine to take part in the competition."

 "What competition? Don't tell me if you take part in the Mahardika Fashion competition. Hah! You won't be able to, it doesn't mean that you can pass the initial audition stage" joked Kak Fisa.  Fisa looked down on her younger sister.

 Putra was about to speak up but was immediately stopped by Naya.  He didn't want a fuss.  It might be difficult for him to participate in the competition, even though this is the only fastest way to restore the company.

 "But, Nay-"

 "Yes. We have to discuss this carefully. Don't let them arrest me to go" whispered Naya.

 "Why? Let's quickly say. Where are you going? Oh, you want to go back abroad, huh? Heartless. In a situation like this, you want to avoid it." Again Fisa thought badly about Naya.

 How will Naya explain it to Vera and Fisa?  Will Naya be able to participate in the competition?  Will Vera allow it?

 To be continued ...