Forced to endure

Chapter 32

Again good things happen to me. I'm on my way home from work. Inadvertently I saw a stall with a board that read "contracted" which was not too far from the store where I worked.

I immediately called the number on the board. Without further ado I invited the stall owner to meet. I want to see the conditions inside the stall and if it fits then I will directly negotiate the rental price.

Not long after, the owner of the stall came. At first he looked happy. But after seeing me, her face changed. She couldn't believe I intended to rent her stall and look at me lightly. Maybe because I was just riding a bike and also my appearance was just wearing a store uniform.

Repeatedly he questioned my seriousness even looking lazy when I asked to look at the inside of the stall. He also answered some of my questions in a taut tone.

I tried not to take heart over the unpleasant attitude of the owner of this stall to me. This became a common thing I faced after I slumped.

The stall owner was in need of urgent money, so he gave a cheap rental price. I agreed and we reached an agreement. I rented this stall for the next year.

Eventually the stall owner's attitude softened after I transferred the rent to his account. The look on his face and attitude towards me changed instantly. And so it is, often people judge others by their appearance.

One opportunity is open to me. I'm gonna start everything from here. But before, I had to go home first so Keisha wouldn't look for me. Making money is necessary, but the child remains number one.

I went back to the stall after coming home to take a shower. I took Keisha with me to introduce her to my busy life, my new world. I'm gonna start cleaning this stall with Keisha. It's not very spacious, but for starters I think this stall is enough.

I did all this without Mas Adji's knowledge. I didn't talk to him or ask for his consideration first. Either because I still couldn't trust him completely or because I myself turned quiet.

He was limited to knowing if I had a part-time business selling clothes online. But as far as my efforts go, he knows nothing.

Right now I don't really want to discuss what I did with him. Maybe later if that wish had arisen I would have told him.

A week later...

I've started stocking merchandise at the kiosk. I've also taken merchandise directly from convection and factories, so I get cheaper prices. I serve wholesale and retail sales and also provide opportunities for those who want to join as a reseller, just like I used to.

"Darling ... You are rarely home lately. Busy what the hell?" Mas Adji hugged me from behind while I was washing dishes.

I kept quiet for a while thinking whether or not I needed to tell her while enjoying her kiss on my neck. I haven't told Mas Adji about the stall yet. So maybe it's time.

After washing the dishes I took Mas Adji to sit in the family room. Then I told him everything, about my booming kiosk and online store.

"Is that really Win?" Mas Adji did not believe. But I just smiled and nodded.

"Are you serious?" He still can't believe it.

"If you still don't believe it, we can go to the store now Mas."

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Adji POVs

I was getting busy with my job. I honestly really enjoyed it. I miss this activity very much. If asked to choose, I prefer to work late rather than having to languish at home as I already have. This is my world, the place I should be, the world of work.

I rarely met Linda. I feel like Winda is a little busy. She was rarely home every time I came home from work. But she always goes with Keisha, so I think she doesn't go for anything bad.

Every time I asked where they were, they would answer "from the store". I thought that maybe Keisha and Winda would walk to a store to wash their eyes or find entertainment.

But I am still a little suspicious of Vinda. He looks different than usual. It was as if he had his own world. I wanted to ask but I was afraid she thought if I wanted to limit her activities.

"Darling ... You are rarely home lately. Busy what the hell?" I dared to ask Winda while hugging her from behind.

I still hugged him and kissed his neck until he finished washing the dishes. After that he pulled my hand and took me to the living room. After that he explained his busy life lately.

I can hardly believe hearing all the stories. What possible? Winda is not the type to joke about things like this and he also looks very convincing.

"If you still don't believe it, we can go to the store now Mas." It was the sentence of Vinda that made me believe completely in what she said.

It feels proud to hear that Winda can be that successful. But what I wonder is, why would he still want to live like now if he had enough money? Winda still went to work pedaling his bike. He also doesn't buy as many clothes and shoes as he used to. He also wants to wear his old clothes. The mind has really changed.

I also wonder how he could hide all this from me. Actually he can keep his stock of merchandise at home. Or maybe he is lazy to listen to the neighbor's talk, because there will certainly be a neighbor who knows and kepo about the activities of Winda.

I don't know what Winda's considerations are so he would rather rent a stall than use the house as a warehouse. In my opinion, the money he used to pay for the rental of the kiosk he could use as additional capital. But I don't want to interfere. Without my intervention, he could be this successful.

Maybe if Winda's business is really successful and stable I will advise him to stop working in the minimarket. I don't want Winda exhausted from having to take care of the house, work and still take care of his merchandise. After all, I also work and have income, it can help him.

Glad our lives have finally improved. Households that had been at the end of the final horn can be repaired. I don't want to make any more mistakes and make the sacrifice of Vinda in vain. If I have to thank you, then the most meritorious person in my life besides my mother is Vinda.

Mother ... No matter how disappointed I am with him, I cannot be angry with him. I already have income again, so I'll start giving monthly rations to mom, just like I used to. Do I need to ask your permission about this?