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Hurt by the Boss

Hurt by the Boss

wawan

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Since she was little, Arini felt different. Her parents, although kind and loving, always felt like strangers to her. She never felt like she was truly part of the family. And now, with the evidence of the DNA test results she found a few weeks ago, all her past questions were answered. She was not their biological child.

Chapter 1 When a woman named Arini opened her eyes that morning

When a woman named Arini opened her eyes that morning, the white ceiling of the hospital room was her first sight. The distinctive smell of antiseptic stung her nose, making her head dizzy even more. She was still trying to understand the situation. In the corner of the room, a nurse was writing something down on her clipboard.

"Mrs. Arini, how are you feeling?" the nurse asked gently.

Arini just nodded slowly. Her body felt weak. She knew that everything was over. Everything she had ever believed in, everything she thought was true, had fallen apart.

Since she was little, Arini felt different. Her parents, although kind and loving, always felt like strangers to her. She never felt like she was truly part of the family. And now, with the evidence of the DNA test results she found a few weeks ago, all her past questions were answered. She was not their biological child.

Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes. Feelings of disappointment and hurt flooded her heart. She felt abandoned and unwanted. She thought hard, but there was no one she could ask for help. It all felt like an endless nightmare.

With the remaining strength, Arini lifted her body from the bed. The nurse quickly helped her stand.

"Thank you," Arini whispered softly.

The nurse smiled slightly, handing me a piece of paper with someone's address and phone number on it. "The doctor suggested you see a counselor. It might help."

Arini just stared at the paper expressionlessly. What could a counselor do? Restore a lost identity? Erase the pain of feeling unwanted?

After leaving the hospital, Arini decided to walk aimlessly. Her feet took her to a small park on the outskirts of town. A place she used to visit often when she felt chaotic. This place always gave her peace. There, under a large shady tree, she sat and looked into the distance.

Among the crowd of people passing by, Arini's gaze fell on a familiar figure. Her heart was beating fast. A man about 180 cm tall, wearing a white shirt and black pants. The man walked closer, and his firm face became clearer. His neatly arranged black hair, sharp eyes that radiated confidence, and a faint smile.

Arini gasped. It was Bimo, the man she had hurt in the past. A man whose relationship with Arini had ended so badly. They had both been involved in a small business together, but because of Arini's misunderstanding and selfishness, the business fell apart, and Bimo lost a lot. At that time, Bimo promised never to forgive her.

"How are you, Arini?" he greeted coldly.

Arini was silent. Various feelings were mixed in her heart-shock, fear, and maybe a little guilt.

"Bimo... I..." Arini tried to speak, but her voice was choked.

"You look different," Bimo said, squinting. "What's wrong? Why are you here?"

Arini swallowed. She wanted to get out of there immediately, but her legs felt heavy. "I... just want to be alone," she finally answered.

Bimo nodded. "Me too," he said as he sat down next to Arini, keeping his distance. They were both silent, lost in their own thoughts. Bimo stared ahead, at the trees swaying gently in the wind.

"I heard about your family," Bimo said finally, his voice low but firm.

Arini turned her head in surprise. "How did you know?"

Bimo shrugged. "News like that spreads fast, especially among people we know."

Arini felt her chest tighten. She didn't want to remember any of that. "I don't need sympathy from anyone, especially from you," she said defensively.

Bimo smiled thinly, a little cynically. "I'm not here to give you sympathy, Arini. I'm here for something else."

"What?" asked Arini in a suspicious tone.

"I need an assistant," Bimo answered briefly.

"Assistant?" Arini laughed wryly. "You're kidding, right? You think I'll work for you after everything that happened?"

Bimo stared at Arini with sharp eyes. "I'm not kidding. You need a job, and I need someone I can trust, even a little. And you're the best choice I have right now."

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