It was late in the afternoon, but Raisa was content to sit by the lake. The breeze always blew softly on her beautiful, yet painful face."Want to go home now?" asked Indri as she carried Anya.Raisa's daughter had not been fussing or acting up, she only occasionally suckled and then played by herself. Anya seemed to know and feel what was going on with her mother."Thank you, Ndri. You've been helping me all day.""Moreover, you also take care of Anya, you must be tired," said Raisa, standing up from her seat."Just be safe. The important thing is that you feel at ease. If you still want to stay here, I'll wait for you." Indri said in a tone that sounded sincere. Like a parent to her child, she was very affectionate with Raisa."I'm sorry, Ndri. You met me in a situation like this," Raisa said with a deep bow. Indri approached Raisa. She gently rubbed her friend's shoulder and said, "I'm here for you, Sa. That means that God has orchestrated all of this. I'm sure no one knows about y
The room was instantly silent. Raisa's father-in-law's joke made everyone silent, including Raisa. Regarding the cold food, Raisa was nervous about what to say."Don't tell me you've been cooking since noon, Sa?" asked Raisa's mother-in-law. Raisa looked up, staring at her mother-in-law."Ah... yes, ma'am. I'm sorry, I was going to deliver the food this afternoon, but I was surprised that you called Raisa earlier," Raisa replied casually."Well, you should have re-cooked it." interrupted his father-in-law."You! What the heck, thankfully Raisa took the time to cook for us," said her mother-in-law, not liking her husband's attitude. Raisa's father-in-law was silent, as was Raisa. She was even more hurt when her father-in-law said something like that."Patience, you're a strong woman, Sa." Raisa firmly convinced herself in her heart to remain patient, even though it hurt like hell, no kidding."I'm sorry, sir. Next time Raisa will make a new one.""Because Raisa wanted to cook something
Raisa was silent for a long time after hearing the question from her former boss. Her head was still spinning in wonder, why Nazril could ask her such a question."Perhaps he knew all along that his wife was having an affair with my husband," Raisa thought to herself."That's a difficult question to answer. Especially if we already love our partner," continued Nazril, who saw Raisa was silent."How is it? It's also cheating, it's definitely unforgivable. For me, I'd rather just leave him alone." Raisa said spontaneously. She prayed in her heart that the question Nazril had just said was just a pep talk.Nazril smiled, then refocused on driving until their house was not far away. After that question, there was no more conversation between them. Until finally they arrived in front of Raisa's house."It's here." Nazril reprimanded Raisa, who had been daydreaming. Nazril's question made her think."Oh my gosh. I didn't realize I had arrived," Raisa said with a smile. Nazril smiled a littl
Raisa looked at herself in the mirror. She couldn't understand why her relationship with her former boss had become so close recently. She had been feeling uncomfortable with Mbak Maya. But seeing the affair between Maya and her husband made Raisa's heart heat up."Why did I agree to be asked out by Nazril," said Raisa again with doubt. She looked at her reflection in the mirror. The smooth, pure white skin of her face made Raisa look like a pubescent teenager in love with a monkey."Should I cancel?" muttered Raisa, becoming insecure. It wasn't that she didn't want to meet Nazril, but she was still guarding her husband's feelings."Ouch... what to do?" said Raisa hesitantly. Suddenly the thought of taking Bi Iyem with her came to mind, so as not to cause slander between them."How about asking Auntie Iyem for help?" said Raisa, quickly grabbing her cell phone. The woman searched for a contact named Bi Iyem, then tapped the contact's name.After waiting for a while for Aunt Iyem to pi
Our trip was quite pleasant, Aunt Iyen, the old lady entertained me a lot. Especially in the matter of taking care of Anya, the old woman was very reliable. I paused for a moment in front of the location that Nazril had sent. My heart was a little hesitant, "Do I have to see him now?" I asked myself. Aunt Iyem saw the doubt in my eyes."Go in, meet the man. Let me take care of Anya. Maybe he has something important to say," said Aunt Iyem with a gentle smile.I nodded, "Alright. Then, Auntie and Anya can come inside with me. But we'll probably have separate tables," Raisa replied, echoing Aunt Iyem's words."It's okay. Go meet that person right away." As we got out of the car, I texted Nazril that I had arrived at the location that had been sent."I'm already inside, come in immediately," Nazril replied when I opened my cell phone. The man quickly replied to the message I sent him. Suddenly, I smiled a small, mischievous smile."Remember, these are just friends, nothing more." Raisa s
As they continued to eat, Raisa felt embarrassed by Nazril's words that she had just heard. How not, Nazril had praised her beauty in front of her eyes."Don't talk too much, I don't want to be seen as a husband snatcher," Raisa said with a smile, even though she was actually happy that Maya's husband had just complimented her on her beauty."It's true what people say, someone out there appreciates your wife's beauty more than your own husband," Raisa said with a sad smile. The woman was about to let her heart out."Do you have anything to say? I think you've been holding back for a while?" asked Nazril cautiously in the middle of their busy meal."Yes, I actually want to say that your wife Maya has been having an affair with my husband," Raisa's heart didn't dare to express what was bothering her."There isn't. I just wanted to say that," Raisa said with a lie. The woman smiled a little at Nazril, who was getting older and more handsome and authoritative."Really? If I told you somet
Raisa blinked a few times, she was not wrong to hear that Maya's husband had invited her to take revenge indirectly, without waiting long Raisa immediately nodded and agreed."If that's your goal, then our goals are the same. I'll get my revenge first before I leave Arka. That man should know, there is no woman as good as me in this world," Raisa said with great enthusiasm, which made Nazril look happy. Finally he could see Raisa as she used to be, not a camp woman who was easily fooled."Are you going to do it now?" asked Nazril enthusiastically, he seemed to enjoy witnessing Raisa's domestic rift, let alone witnessing the incompetent Arka."Of course, I will avenge their actions. Yes, don't forget about my in-laws, they were also aware of their son's affair." Raisa clenched her fists, the memory of that day still fresh in her mind. She was pricked by a needle watching how her in-laws seemed to easily get along with Maya. It was like they had known for a long time about the relations
Raisa was now heading home, glancing at Auntie Iyem and Anya already asleep. They came home quite late in the afternoon and almost at night, because soon the sun would not show its existence.Raisa let out a rough breath, feeling guilty about what had happened today. Raisa seemed to have betrayed Arka, her husband. But looking back, it was Raisa who was hurt, if her husband hadn't started first there was no way Raisa would have been happy to meet Nazril."Again I blame myself," Raisa muttered like a fool for repeatedly blaming herself. Along the way, Raisa chose to play poetry, because Raisa had always liked to write, especially with poetry, so Nazril read a poem when handing Raisa a bouquet of flowers. The woman smiled again, then played a poem in her car."In the silence of the night, I sat alone, Reminiscing about the past that was so beautiful. The memories are like the stars in the sky, Bright and never fading.I miss my mom's smile in the morning, my dad's warm embrace when I co
Although Alana is gone, her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who remain. In the bookstore that she once loved so much, the atmosphere of warmth and happiness was strong.On that night, as the friends gathered around the small table, they felt an invisible, but very real presence. They felt Alana's endless happiness, as her spirit always pushed them forward, and the love that never faded even though she was gone.In their laughter, sweet stories about Alana, and the unity they felt, they found true happiness. Because in moments like these, they feel that even though Alana is gone, her footsteps live on in every action they take, every word they speak, and every breath they take.That night, inside a dimly lit bookstore, Alana looked on from somewhere far away, smiling happily. Though she had left this world, her legacy lived on in infinite happiness, in the hearts of those she had loved so deeply.And between the glow of the lights and the sound of their laughter, Alana was at pe
Although Alana is gone, her legacy lives on in her successful business and inspiring presence in the community. Although she is no longer around personally, her passion and expertise in managing her business is still reflected in the sustainability of the bookstore she built.The management team, led by Johan and some of Alana's loyal friends, has carefully implemented the principles and values that she instilled in the business. They maintain the friendly and relaxed atmosphere that has become the bookstore's trademark, and continue to organize the cultural and literacy events that Alana has built.Although they were faced with strong external pressure from Lisa's development plans, they remained steadfast in their belief to maintain the Alana legacy. They looked for creative ways to attract new customers and expand their base, while still maintaining the values they believed in.Alana's expertise in managing a business is not just limited to the financial aspect, but also in her abi
Amidst the chaos and ruins of the destroyed café, Alana and Johan sat on opposite sides, separated by their conflicting feelings and views. Alana looked at Johan with a look of disappointment, while Johan looked at Alana with a determined expression."You can't just rely on a stranger like that!" said Alana in a stern tone, her eyes radiating deep anger, "We don't know who he is, or what his motives are."Johan interjected quickly, "We need help, Alana. We can't fight this alone. She could be the key to saving our cafe."Alana insisted, "But we must be vigilant. We can't risk too much. What if she is part of them?"As they continued to exchange arguments, the atmosphere around them grew tense. The cafe staff and the few remaining customers began to gather around them, staring with sharp tension. Some supported Alana, while others nodded in agreement with Johan.However, before their dispute could reach its peak, there was the sound of approaching footsteps. The young woman they met ea
Alana and Johan's cafe was filled with hubbub, customers laughing and telling stories at the tables, and the tantalizing aroma of coffee. However, the bustling atmosphere was suddenly interrupted when a group of armed men burst into the cafe, pointing guns at the terrified staff and customers.Alana and Johan, who were behind the counter, looked at each other with unspoken panic. They knew they had to act quickly to protect their staff and customers."I'll try to sneak up behind them," Johan whispered to Alana in a trembling voice.Alana nodded, "I'll try to distract them. Be careful."Holding his breath, Johan moved silently towards the back of the room. Meanwhile, Alana walked towards the attackers with her hands raised, trying to calm the situation.However, before she could say anything, one of the attackers threatened to blow up the cafe if anyone tried to resist. Alana felt her heart racing, but she tried to remain calm.At the back of the room, Johan hid behind the fire escape.
As Alana and Johan were enjoying their moment together, there was a sudden sound of breaking glass from the cafe's kitchen. They both looked at each other with deep concern.Without hesitation, Alana and Johan ran to the kitchen to see what was happening. When they got there, they were shocked to see that the cafe had been infiltrated by a group of unknown people who threatened the staff with guns."Nobody move! Everyone stay where they are!" shouted one of them, his face covered by a mask.Alana and Johan held hands, their hands sweating in anxiety. They knew they had to act quickly to protect their staff and customers."Call the police immediately!" Alana exclaimed to one of the staff who was still there.However, before they could do so, the situation worsened. One of the attackers threatened to blow up the cafe if they tried to fight back. Everyone inside the cafe fell silent, feeling trapped in an unimaginable tension.Alana and Johan looked at each other, knowing that they had t
In the darkness that enveloped the secret room, Alana and Johan felt their adrenaline rising. They realized that they both had to think fast and act carefully to confront David, the brains behind all the chaos that had happened at their cafe."He can't get away this time," Alana whispered to Johan, her eyes glazed with determination.Johan nodded in agreement, "We must uncover the truth and stop all this before it's too late."David smiled sarcastically, "You two are very brave to come in here. But unfortunately, you'll never get out."Without hesitation, David launched an attack at Alana and Johan. The battle erupted inside the secret room, where shadows and rumbling sounds were silent witnesses to their struggle.However, Alana and Johan are not alone. Some staff suspicious of David's activities have been following them secretly, ready to help them fight the evil that threatens their cafe.With solid cooperation and determination, Alana, Johan, and the café staff manage to overcome
After days of long discussions, Alana and Johan finally came to a difficult decision: they decided to reject David's investment offer. Although the offer was tempting, they realized that maintaining control of their café was more important than short-term financial gain.However, when they were ready to announce their decision to the staff, a tense atmosphere set in at the cafe. Some staff who were hoping for change and growth commented with disappointment, while others were relieved that their cafe would remain in the hands of Alana and Johan.Things got even more heated when Alex, one of the staff who openly supported David's offer, stood up and looked at Alana and Johan with disappointment. "You two are making a big mistake by turning down the offer. This café needs someone more ambitious to take it to the next level," he said in a sharp tone.Alana and Johan stared at each other, devastated by Alex's harsh words. However, they remained firm in their decision. "We respect your view
In the increasingly tense atmosphere, worry and distrust began to grow among the cafe staff. Some of them began to debate who should take control in the face of this precarious situation.As Alana and Johan were busy planning their next move, there was a loud noise from the corner of the café. Two staff members, Mark and Lisa, were involved in a heated argument that eventually led to a physical fight.Alana and Johan immediately ran over to them to try and defuse the fighting, but the fight escalated.Mark shouted, "You have no right to give orders! This café needs a firm leader, not an inexperienced person like you!"Lisa retorted with a bright red face, "You can't manage everything by yourself! We have to work together as a team, not compete against each other!"Meanwhile, other staff began to gather around them, increasing the crowd and tension in the cafe. Cursing and threats were heard from all directions, making the situation even more difficult to control.Alana and Johan tried
One dark night, in the midst of a heavy downpour, Alana and Johan's café witnessed a mysterious incident. A loyal regular customer, known as Mr. Smith, suddenly falls unconscious on the floor of the cafe. Alana and Johan immediately try to help him, calling an ambulance and trying to figure out what happened.However, when they investigated further, they found suspicious evidence that the incident might not have been an accident. There were signs that Mr. Smith had been poisoned. This raised a disturbing question: Who was behind this attempted murder and why?Alana and Johan, along with some loyal customers who are former detectives and lawyers, decide to conduct their own investigation. They realize that their cafe is the center of attention, and danger may be lurking around every corner.Meanwhile, Reza, their old competitor, reappears with a bigger threat than ever. He claims that he has information capable of destroying the reputation of Alana and Johan's cafe, and he has no qualm