Staying Late or Heading Home

Hassan's coworker Nessa asks for help finishing a big report. The deadline is tomorrow morning.

Rekan kerja Hassan, Nessa, meminta bantuan untuk menyelesaikan laporan besar. Tenggatnya besok pagi.

At the same time, Hassan's sister Keiko plans a family dinner tonight. Everyone will be there.

Pada saat yang sama, kakak perempuan Hassan, Keiko, mengadakan makan malam keluarga malam ini. Semua orang akan hadir.

"I really need your help," Nessa says. "I can't finish this alone by morning."

"Aku sangat butuh bantuanmu," kata Nessa. "Aku tidak bisa menyelesaikannya sendirian sampai pagi."

Hassan checks the clock. It's already five thirty. The dinner starts at seven.

Hassan melihat jam. Sudah pukul lima tiga puluh. Makan malam dimulai pukul tujuh.

"I promised my sister I'd be there," Hassan says. "But I don't want to leave you stuck."

"Aku sudah berjanji kepada kakakku akan datang," kata Hassan. "Tapi aku tidak mau meninggalkanmu kesulitan."

Nessa looks at the pile of papers on her desk. "I understand if you need to go," she says.

Nessa menatap tumpukan kertas di mejanya. "Aku mengerti kalau kamu harus pergi," katanya.

Hassan thinks for a minute. He calls Keiko. "I'm going to be a little late tonight," he says.

Hassan berpikir sebentar. Ia menelepon Keiko. "Malam ini aku akan sedikit terlambat," katanya.

"That's fine," Keiko says. "Just come when you can. We'll save you a plate."

"Tidak apa-apa," kata Keiko. "Datang saja kalau sudah bisa. Kami akan menyisakan sepiring untukmu."

Hassan turns back to Nessa. "Let's work fast," he says. "I can stay for one hour."

Hassan kembali menoleh kepada Nessa. "Ayo kita bekerja cepat," katanya. "Aku bisa tinggal satu jam."

They split the report into two parts and work quickly. At six thirty, they finish the last page.

Mereka membagi laporan itu menjadi dua bagian dan bekerja dengan cepat. Pukul enam tiga puluh, mereka menyelesaikan halaman terakhir.

"Thank you so much," Nessa says. "I needed your help tonight."

"Terima kasih banyak," kata Nessa. "Aku butuh bantuanmu malam ini."

Hassan grabs his coat and rushes to catch the bus. He arrives at the dinner just as everyone sits down to eat.

Hassan menyambar mantelnya dan bergegas mengejar bus. Ia tiba di acara makan malam tepat ketika semua orang duduk untuk makan.