Holiday Dilemma: Choosing Family Over Project Deadlines

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Holiday Dilemma: Choosing Family Over Project Deadlines
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Story Transcript:

Id: Di jantung kota yang sibuk, kantor perusahaan tempat Rendra bekerja dipenuhi oleh semangat musim liburan.
En: In the heart of the bustling city, the office of the company where Rendra worked was filled with the spirit of the holiday season.

Id: Pohon Natal berdiri di sudut ruangan, dan lampu berkelap-kelip menambah semarak suasana.
En: A Christmas tree stood in the corner of the room, and twinkling lights added to the lively atmosphere.

Id: Aroma kopi segar menyebar dari dapur kecil di ujung lorong, mengundang para karyawan untuk mengambil rehat sejenak.
En: The aroma of fresh coffee wafted from the small kitchen at the end of the hallway, inviting the employees to take a momentary break.

Id: Rendra, seorang manajer proyek yang ambisius, duduk di depan komputernya dengan tatapan penuh konsentrasi.
En: Rendra, an ambitious project manager, sat in front of his computer with a look of deep concentration.

Id: Tumpukan dokumen menghias mejanya, dan teleponnya tak henti berdering.
En: A pile of documents adorned his desk, and his phone was constantly ringing.

Id: Musim panas ini, meski sebagian besar orang berharap menikmati liburan, Rendra justru terjebak dalam tekanan pekerjaannya.
En: This summer, though most people hoped to enjoy a holiday, Rendra was trapped under the pressure of his job.

Id: Di tempat yang sama, Sari, rekan dan sahabat dekat Rendra, memperhatikan dari jauh.
En: In the same place, Sari, Rendra's colleague and close friend, observed from afar.

Id: Dia tahu bahwa liburan akhir tahun ini sangat penting bagi Rendra.
En: She knew that this end-of-year holiday was very important to Rendra.

Id: Dia mengingat bagaimana Rendra sering berbicara tentang keinginannya untuk menghabiskan waktu dengan keluarga.
En: She recalled how Rendra often talked about his desire to spend time with his family.

Id: Namun, proyek besar yang harus diselesaikan sebelum akhir bulan menempatkan Rendra dalam dilema.
En: However, the major project that had to be completed before the end of the month put Rendra in a dilemma.

Id: "Sari," panggil Rendra dengan suara lembut ketika Sari mendekat, "Aku merasa bersalah. Anak-anak sudah lama menunggu liburan ini. Tapi pekerjaan ini... terlalu banyak."
En: "Sari," called Rendra softly when Sari approached, "I feel guilty. The kids have been waiting for this holiday for a long time. But this work... it's just too much."

Id: Sari tersenyum hangat. "Rendra, kamu tahu aku selalu ada di sini jika kamu butuh bantuan. Peluang seperti ini tidak datang dua kali. Keluarga lebih berharga dari segalanya."
En: Sari smiled warmly. "Rendra, you know I'm always here if you need help. Opportunities like this don't come twice. Family is more valuable than anything."

Id: Rendra menghela napas panjang. Kata-kata Sari bergaung dalam pikirannya.
En: Rendra took a long sigh. Sari's words resonated in his mind.

Id: Namun, tekanan dari atasannya semakin berat.
En: However, the pressure from his boss was becoming heavier.

Id: Berbagai rapat penting dan tenggat waktu proyek membuatnya ragu untuk mengambil cuti.
En: Various important meetings and project deadlines made him hesitant to take leave.

Id: Hari demi hari berlalu, hingga tiba saatnya untuk memilih.
En: Day by day passed until the time came to choose.

Id: Hari itu, Rendra harus menghadiri pertemuan penting di kantor.
En: That day,...