Affair With First Love

Chapter 67 - Zara's Idea

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In the morning, everyone gathered at the dinner table. They were enjoying a dish that happened to be made by Zara.

Afrijal just stared at the food. He prefers to enjoy the coffee made by Bi Nur. Afrijal glanced at Zara with annoyance. Especially when his memory continues to concern the company's chrysanthemum with the woman.

"I'm really confused by the fate of the company, Pah. The news spread by Selia has a big impact," said Gamal. Then sip coffee made by his wife.

"I knew. Maybe we should just let it go some time. We work as usual and do nothing" said Afrijal flatly.

Zara heard the chatter between Gamal and Afrijal. His eyes then moved to look at the two men in turn. He poked his lips for a moment. Prepare to raise your voice.

"May I ask you something?" Zara. Everyone automatically stared at him.

"Why, baby?" ask Gamal.

"What are the advantages of the Baskara family-owned company?" Zara turned around to ask.

"All property buyers are mostly owned by wealthy people. Worse, because the news spread, some of our prospective buyers turned to their companies. Our company goals are reduced. Many buildings are abandoned" explained Gamal.

Zara's forehead is wrinkled. He said, "I don't want to interfere with the company's business. But what if you changed the target buyer? In Indonesia there are more middle class people than rich people. What if you just change the target? Change the price of buildings cheaper and suitable for them."

Afrijal and Gamal reflex exchanged glances. They never thought about what Zara proposed. Because most building properties are intended for rich people. Examples include apartments and elite housing complexes. It also happens that the Baskara family has the same target.

"That's kind of hard to do. Because the existing building facilities are intended for rich people. That's why the Baskara company became our toughest rival" Gamal replied.

"I'm just proposing my opinion. I just feel unfair everything is dominated by rich people." Zara smiled awkwardly. Then immediately help Bi Nur clean up the dirty dishes.

Zara lowered her head. He knew Afrijal still hated him. Zara can tell because the in-laws never touched her homemade food.

"Alright, Ra. Let Bi Nur do his job." Tania tried to stop Zara. But his son-in-law preferred to help Bi Nur.

As a result of Zara's words, Afrijal thought hard. His daughter-in-law's words had a point.

"That? Did you think of Zara's proposal?" Gamal managed to disperse the Afrijal reverie.

"I don't think there's any harm in trying" Afrijal responded.

"But if we change the target buyer, then automatically we also have to do a renovation on our building property."

"Just a little. What's wrong with trying. Come to think of it, your wife's words have a point as well. I also thought about finding buyers and tenants for our building property later. I'm sure, middle-class people prefer their needs to the news on the internet." Afrijal felt a speck of hope.

"All right then." Gamal smiled brightly. He slowly glanced towards Zara who was busy preparing desserts.

Afrijal and Gamal finally try to realize the idea given by Zara. They did renovations to some buildings. Then market it at a price tailored to middle class people.

Preparation took about half a month. Gamal also did not forget to occasionally look for information related to the company owned by the Baskara family. As a result of great success, their company raised the price and facilities of building properties.

"About having rich customers. So they feel calm to be able to raise prices that high" Gamal murmured. He pulled the corner of his lips up.

Afrijal and Gamal even occasionally took to the field to conduct examinations. Once everything is complete, they just need to leave everything to the company's marketing team.

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A month has passed. Afrijal suddenly contacted Zara and asked to meet.

Zara was shocked. She's in the salon with Elsa. He wants to hurry away.

"Where are you going? We're not done yet, are we?" asked Elsa while frowning.

"The father Gamal wants to meet me now" said Zara while tidying up her clothes.

"Huh? Real ones? You didn't make a mistake, did you?" Elsa was worried. For Zara has spoken of Afrijal's hatred for him.

"I don't know." Zara hesitated to leave.

"Yes, just meet. There's no harm, is there?" elsa's proposal.

Zara nodded. He immediately went to meet Afrijal.

Zara was told to come to a restaurant. It just so happens to be seven o'clock by now. He felt strange watching the quiet restaurant atmosphere of the customers. Zara was even greeted kindly by the servants. He was guided to the dining table on the balcony. There was Afrijal and Gamal waiting.

Seeing Zara's arrival, Gamal immediately stood up. He rushed Zara to join. At that moment Zara also saw Afrijal smiling gently at her. A smile that Zara had not seen for a long time. For seven years Afrijal told him to leave. Does that person have the same intention? But why was Gamal with him? Both of them seemed to be giving off happy expressions. As if something happened.

"What's this?" zara's eyebrows were almost interlocked.

"I'll order food. I'll let Papah talk to you" said Gamal. He walked off the table for a moment. Now only Afrijal and Zara are left.

"Why, Om?" due to Afrijal's cold attitude, Zara still did not dare to call him Papah.

"I want to apologize for everything I ever did to you. I did it all because I was too fixated on seeing your status as an ordinary woman. I should have realized first. That you were destined to be a companion of Gamal.." Afrijal's eyes looked dewy. He felt guilty considering all his treatment of Zara.

A smile spread across Zara's face. "Before Om apologizes, I've forgiven first. I never even hated Om. I know that what Om is doing is for Gamal's good" he said softly.

"thank you. I'm sorry I realized it too late..." Afrijal lowered his head. As a parent, he felt ashamed.

"Already, Om. It's okay." Zara tried to calm down.

Silence enveloped the atmosphere in a moment. Afrijal tried to drown out his fear. Until he can continue his conversation again with the son-in-law.

"Ra, from now on call me Papah huh?" afrijal.

No need to think for long, Zara nodded immediately. He was pleased with Afrijal's change in attitude. Even though he still does not know the cause.

"Oh yeah, we did your proposal the other day. We have changed the target of the buyer. You know what's going on? Our company's stock was a huge success!" Afrijal widens her eyelids.

"really?" Zara couldn't help but smile. Happiness doubled.

"Greatly, our company now also managed to beat the Baskara company! All because of you, baby!" Gamal emerged from behind Zara. Hugged his wife from behind. Then give a brief peck to Zara's cheek.