Finding Love Amidst the Festive Office Lights

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Love Amidst the Festive Office Lights
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Story Transcript:

Id: Saat hujan deras turun di luar jendela kantor, lantai dua gedung di pusat Jakarta berkilauan dengan lampu-lampu Natal.
En: When the heavy rain fell outside the office window, the second floor of the building in the center of Jakarta sparkled with Christmas lights.

Id: Aroma kue nastar dan kastengel menyebar di seluruh ruangan, menambah suasana perayaan yang meriah.
En: The aroma of kue nastar and kastengel spread throughout the room, enhancing the festive celebration atmosphere.

Id: Ayunda, seorang eksekutif pemasaran yang berdedikasi, menyadari bahwa pesta kantor menjadi momen yang ditunggu-tunggu.
En: Ayunda, a dedicated marketing executive, realized that the office party was a much-anticipated moment.

Id: Dewi, teman baik sekaligus kolega Ayunda, melambai sambil menahan piring berisi lumpia.
En: Dewi, Ayunda's good friend and colleague, waved while holding a plate of lumpia.

Id: "Ayunda, ayo! Jangan hanya berdiri di sana. Ini pesta!"
En: "Ayunda, come on! Don't just stand there. It's a party!"

Id: Ayunda tersenyum tipis.
En: Ayunda smiled slightly.

Id: "Aku hanya berpikir, Dewi. Kadang aku merasa butuh istirahat dari semua kesibukan ini."
En: "I'm just thinking, Dewi. Sometimes I feel I need a break from all this busyness."

Id: "Makanya, cobalah rileks. Mungkin kau akan menemukan sesuatu yang berharga di sini. Seperti persahabatan... atau lebih," jawab Dewi seraya mengedipkan mata.
En: "That's why, try to relax. Maybe you'll find something valuable here. Like friendship... or more," Dewi replied with a wink.

Id: Di sudut ruangan, Rizky, seorang manajer proyek yang dikenal cerdas dan percaya diri, duduk sambil mengaduk minuman.
En: In the corner of the room, Rizky, a project manager known for being smart and confident, sat stirring a drink.

Id: Hatinya berdebar saat melihat Ayunda berjalan mendekat.
En: His heart raced as he saw Ayunda approaching.

Id: "Rizky, boleh duduk?" tanya Ayunda, mencoba bersikap santai meski ada rasa canggung.
En: "Rizky, may I sit down?" Ayunda asked, trying to act casual despite feeling awkward.

Id: "Tentu, Ayunda. Bagaimana harimu?" Rizky menjawab sambil tersenyum.
En: "Of course, Ayunda. How was your day?" Rizky answered with a smile.

Id: Mereka berbincang ringan dengan suara gitar akustik sebagai latar belakang.
En: They chatted lightly with the sound of acoustic guitar in the background.

Id: Rahasia kecil terasa mengalir di antara gelak tawa.
En: Small secrets seemed to flow amidst the laughter.

Id: Rizky, yang biasa menutup diri, merasa nyaman dan lebih terbuka berbicara dengan Ayunda.
En: Rizky, who usually kept to himself, felt comfortable and more open talking to Ayunda.

Id: "Aku selalu ingin kehidupan yang lebih seimbang," ungkap Ayunda. "Kesuksesan karir ini tidak selalu membawa kebahagiaan yang kuharapkan."
En: "I've always wanted a more balanced life," Ayunda admitted. "This career success doesn't always bring the happiness I hoped for."

Id: "Kadang aku merasa harus berpura-pura kuat," Rizky mengaku. "Padahal, aku juga ingin seseorang yang mengerti diriku."
En: "Sometimes I feel like I have to pretend to be strong," Rizky confessed. "Yet, I also want someone to understand me."

Id: Lilin-lilin menyala lembut di sekeliling mereka, menambah kehangatan percakapan.
En: The candles lit softly around them, adding warmth to the conversation.