Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Holiday Dilemma: Choosing Family Over Project Deadlines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2024-12-26-08-38-20-id 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, Rendra had to attend an important meeting at the office.Id: Namun di waktu yang sama, keluarganya menunggu di bandara untuk liburan pertama mereka ke pantai saat musim panas.En: But at the same time, his family was waiting at the airport for their first holiday to the beach in the summer.Id: Ketika jam dinding berdetak mendekati tengah hari, hati Rendra bergejolak.En: As the wall clock ticked close to noon, Rendra's heart was in turmoil.Id: Ia menatap kalender di mejanya, mengingat wajah gembira anak-anaknya.En: He glanced at the calendar on his desk, remembering his children's joyful faces.Id: Akhirnya, dengan napas yang tertahan, Rendra berdiri.En: Finally, with held breath, Rendra stood up.Id: Dia melangkah menuju ruangan bosnya.En: He walked towards his boss's office.Id: "Pak, saya tahu ini tiba-tiba, tapi saya harus bersama keluarga saya. Saya harus pergi. Pekerjaan ini penting, tapi keluarga adalah segalanya."En: "Sir, I know this is sudden, but I have to be with my family. I have to go. This work is important, but family is everything."Id: Bosnya terdiam sejenak, lalu mengangguk.En: His boss paused for a moment, then nodded.Id: "Saya menghargai kejujuranmu, Rendra. Pergilah, perusahaan akan tetap berjalan."En: "I appreciate your honesty, Rendra. Go, the company will still run."Id: Rendra merasa seolah beban besar terangkat dari bahunya.En: Rendra felt as if a huge burden had been lifted from his shoulders.Id: Dua jam kemudian, dia ...
