Engelskraft: Love of Wasted Angels

Two Young Entrepreneurs

Engelskraft, a contemporary cafe that is going viral all over social media, is starting to show off its lights. Ferdi and Mario are seen getting ready to open the cafe that morning. Quickly, Mario wiped all the tables and chairs that were there, without leaving a single stain in the slightest because for him the customer was king. Of course, he wanted all visitors who came later to be able to comfortably sit there. Ferdi also did not want to lose, he installed a promo banner in front of the entrance and replaced the A5-sized POP with the latest image assets displayed on each table.

“Good morning!” Sapa Milo excitedly while entering the cafe.

“For my boss!” Reply Ferdi and Mario simultaneously.

“Wah, the promotion has started today, yes! It will be more and more, this.” Chirp Milo.

“Yes, it looks like today will be busier than usual.” Firm Mario.

“Pak, by the way yesterday CEO Abram came here and wanted to meet with Mr.” Ferdi.

“Oh, yes? You didn't tell him I came today ‘kan?” Ask Milo.

Ferdi gulped, it seems that he had made the wrong decision yesterday. “Hmm.. Unfortunately I told him, Sir. He'll come here again today. Hehe.” Cengengesan.

“Okay, I was most lazy to meet strangers and pleasantries. Yes already, how else.” Milo was disappointed.

Mario nudged Milo, trying to remind him that it is not good to show such an attitude. “Milo, professional bit, dong. CEO Engelskraft can't grumble so.” His whisper.

“Ssst! Here I am your boss, who is a little polite. Call Mr Milo, like that!” Milo looked uncomfortable with their chat. “Already, do not let Ferdi know that in fact we are a species and have known for a long time. Social jealousy can arise because of nepotism here.” Slowly continue.

Ferdi was seen stealing glances towards the two of them, as if he knew he was being talked about. However, as a new employee, she felt bad about joining that chat. Moreover, there is a CEO of Engelskraft, Ferdi increasingly hesitant to SKSD. Sometimes, Ferdi felt jealous of Mario because of his closeness to the leader. As a fairly introvert, he wants to have the natural talent of an extrovert who can mingle easily like Mario. Unfortunately, he did not know that Mario had known Milo for a long time.

“Fer, don't daydream! Later kesambet, you know. Come on, finish your job! Five minutes to open the cafe.” Said Milo disperse Ferdi's daydream.

After Ferdi and Mario return to work, Milo pulls the phone out of his pocket. Without thinking, he did a search about the CEO of Abram Corp. While reading the news that had appeared about him, there was a feeling of uneasiness in his heart. Apparently, his first meeting with Kevin today should have made him very cautious.

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Ailey was seen pensively standing in front of the store, while occasionally gawking towards Engelskraft. It seemed like he saw Milo enter the cafe so that it broke his concentration. Siti who noticed Ailey's unusual behavior walked up to him.

“Hayo, again monitor who?” Ask Siti suddenly to make Ailey flabbergasted.

“Oh, review Engelskraft only, really. Will it be as crowded as ever?” Answer Ailey.

“It seems that you are very interested in the new cafe. Hmmm.” Siti said with a suspicious look, “There must be something else that makes you so cool with Engelskraft.”

“What are you talking about, anyway? Hahaha.” Ailey looks awkward.

“If our store is also as crowded as that cafe.” Siti took a long breath.

Siti looked to her right and left to make sure there was no one around them. Slowly, Siti brought herself closer to Ailey's side. His breath sounded nervous.

“Look, I heard our sales have been steadily declining for the past few months. Reportedly, if this decline continues over the next five months, our store will go out of business.” Bisik Siti's.

“Hah?! Seriously?!” Ailey flabbergasted.

“Sst!! Don't be so hard!” Siti immediately covered Ailey's mouth with her hands.

“The joke isn't funny at all. You ‘kan know I just entered work, will be unemployed again in the near future?” Ailey protested by shrinking her voice volume.

“Hopefully only bird news. But clearly, if we can increase sales, surely this electronic store will be fine.” Answer it wisely.

Ailey was uncomfortable with the news she heard. Just now he wanted to boast in front of his beloved father when he returned home. He did not get to the heart if he had to tell his father if the shop where he worked went out of business.

“But it feels impossible, Abram company performance ‘kan very good. Definitely another line of business can help the continuity of electronic stores in our branch.” Ailey expressed her opinion, as if unable to receive any news of the birds circulating.

“Yes, we just pray that the news is not true.” Reply Siti.

While in Engelskraft, Kevin is seen standing in front of the new cafe eagerly, hoping he can meet Milo today as well. Ferdi immediately greeted CEO Abram with a very polite smile and gesture.

“Good morning, Mr Kevin! Please come in, Mr. Milo is already waiting for you inside.” Greet Ferdi warmly.

Upon arrival at the cafe, Kevin was immediately escorted to Milo's desk. Milo who was seen playing his phone was aware of the arrival of CEO Abram. Quickly, he stood up from the chair he was sitting in and reached out to Kevin.

“Greetings, I'm Milo. Owner and CEO Engelskraft.” Say hello to Milo with a firm outstretched hand.

“I'm Kevin, glad to meet you!” Reply Kevin welcomed the hand of Milo.

The handshakes of the two young businessmen changed the aura of the entire room. Both of them looked sharply at the eyes. Ferdi who delivered Kevin felt the sharpness of the atmosphere formed and allowed himself to leave them both. Mario who was standing not far from there looked at them with caution as if he was watching if any tension would arise.

“A very strong grasp, what a confident personality.” Said Milo who still shook Kevin's hand.

“Is that? I take that as a compliment.” Reply Kevin while taking off his hand slowly.

“What's the matter until the CEO of a reputable company like you searches for me?” Milo asked in a firm voice.

“I just want to chat with the cafe owner who successfully brought the crowd to my mall. I'm sure, there's a lot I can learn from you.” Kevin replied without turning his sharp gaze even a little from Milo's eyes.

Ferdi who was already next to Mario clasped the shoulder of his co-worker with misgivings. Mario simply returned his grasp by pulling Ferdi away, as if telling him not to worry too much about his lead. Let it be a conversation between two young entrepreneurs, ordinary employees like them do not need to interfere.