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nAfter returning from the office as promised, Andien brought four cans of beer and two boxes of food for her and Lisa.

nThe woman handed a plastic bag filled with food to Lisa.

"Here, you must be hungry, right?

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nAndien opened the box and took out the chopsticks inside. She took a beer and opened it.

"Forgive me, Lis, you fought with Clara again because of me.

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"It's okay Ndien, it's my fault that I didn't go home right away. But still, everything Clara did rubbed me in the wrong way!

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nAndien handed Lisa a cold beer. The woman took a slow sip of the beer and quenched her thirst.

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"It's crazy to drink beer at night,

" Lisa said cheerfully. A smile painted on her cute face.

"By the way, I've got something even better for you. It's in the kitchen, just take it.

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nAndien got up from where she sat and saw a number of foods that Lisa had prepared. She was speechless, not knowing what to say when staring at the food on the kitchen table with sparkling eyes.

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"Lis, how come you suddenly get me all these?

" Andien asked with great curiosity. She thought something strange must have happened to Lisa.

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"Yes, I'm unemployed so I just cooked. I don't want my cooking talent to go to waste, Ndien!

" Lisa took another sip of beer.

"Bring everything to the dining table!

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nAndien looked down and thought about what happened to her friend. Just a while ago, Lisa was bullied and kicked out of the office by Clara. But now her best friend was making food for her with a happy heart?

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"Lis,

" asked Andien softly.

"I want to ask something anyway.

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nLisa nodded.

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"You're not possessed by anything right? How come you suddenly made this many dishes? I'd just bought them to eat. It's a shame if they get thrown away!

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"Ndien you don't need to worry. I'm not possessed by anything! I just want to repay your kindness all this time. You always help me when I'm having a hard time.

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"You're not like this because of Oscar, right?

" Andien asked spontaneously.

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"Of course not, Ndien! In fact, I'm glad that I returned Oscar his debit card. Now my life is a little lighter. Indeed, I was annoyed with Clara earlier in the office,but why should I think about it any longer?

" Lisa explained, chopping noodles from Andien.

nHearing Lisa's explanation made Andien's heart even more relieved. Her face was peaceful again.

"Thank goodness, I thought you were troubled after meeting Oscar in the office.

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"It's crazy if I think about Oscar too long. We've been divorced too!

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"Guess what, earlier in the office Clara fell down the stairs and got laughed at for it!

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nHearing that, Lisa bursted out laughing.

"Screw her! Must be bad karma because she deserved it! So don't be arrogant, and don't be violent!

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"The good news is that the office wants an audit next week. There's a good chance that Clara will get a warning letter for violating the company's regulations!

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"Very nice! Let her reap what she sow! Her behavior will be her own downfall!

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nThe two friends ate dinner while joking accompanied by two cans of beer and two cats that sat sweetly at their feet. It was as if the world belonged to both of them today and no one could take it away.

nAndien enjoyed Lisa's cooking heartily. She didn't expect her friend was good at cooking.

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"Lis, if I have a lot of money, I will definitely make you my personal chef. I swear your cooking is good!

" Andien said cheerfully.

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"Yes, but I have a condition. My salary must be above the minimum wage because I have to pay for my mother and my younger sister!

" Lisa joked, chuckling.

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"Sure! That if I have money hahaha! The problem is that I've become a corporate slave. I live from paycheck to paycheck,

" Andien replied cheerfully.

nAfter dinner, Andien washed the dishes while Lisa helped her take the trash outside.

nAfter cleaning up, Andien got ready to sleep, but she was still busy with her cellphone watching cat videos. Lisa then joined her on the bed.

nLisa handed some 100,000 rupiahs to Andien and said,

"Here, my daily room costs for you.

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"Lis, you don't have to! Why are you paying anyway? Aren't we friends?

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"Yes, I don't want to be a freeloader here. I still have some money left from Oscar. It's up to you what to use it for.

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"Oh, if that's the case then I can accept this money haha. Thanks a lot Lis!

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"Don't thank me, thank that damn Oscar. It's that guy's money,

" Lisa teased.

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nThe next morning, Andien went to the office as usual. Meanwhile, Lisa was still busy struggling with her laptop to find job vacancies. All the applications she sent since her divorce had not passed! Today she would struggle to find another job vacancy again.

nShe surfed online, looking for the names of companies that were still opening jobs with decent salaries.

nLisa had been sitting in front of her laptop for hours, but she has not found a suitable company and job.

nShe had come across a suitable job several times, but the company's reputation was bad. Lisa had also found a small company with a good reputation but a poor salary.

nLooking for a job at the age of 25 was very difficult for her.

nMany companies preferred young, experienced candidates even students who had just graduated from university.

nLisa seemed desperate to find job openings online.

nThe woman then decided to look for outside job vacancies. She got ready, dressed neatly and had enough makeup.

nShe had visited dozens of companies, but none of them suited her needs. Lisa then came home empty handed!

nThe woman then laid down on the bed and sighed deeply.

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"Where else should I find a job?

" she asked herself.

nIn the evening, Andien came home with food and drinks as usual. She saw Lisa lying languid on the bed. Her face was haggard, her jet black hair was messy on the top of the bed.

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"Finished looking for work already? How is it? Did you get any interviews?

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"None of my applications were noticed, I'm confused. I'll just die if I can't get a job!

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"It's strange, you have work experience in multinational companies like Petersson Communication. You are also a graduate of a well-known university in Jakarta, how come no one reviewed your application?

" Andien asked curiously.

nLisa got up from the bed. She wiped her face which was sticky with sweat, dust, and pollution this afternoon.

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"It's my age, Ndien. Many companies don't accept employees over the age of 25!

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nAndien approached Lisa and patted her shoulder,

"Don't give up, Lis, we'll find a way out so that you can work a new job soon!

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