Secret Weddings

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Meli sighed and then stroked Aron's curly hair. "Because it's business, son. This time Papa has to have a conversation with a very important client. So you have to concentrate. But, don't worry, Papa will bring souvenirs for you and Mama."

Aron raised his eyebrows while sulking. "Aron wants to know, Mother Zara. Aron listen, he's so nice."

"Is that?" said Meli, chuckling.

Aron let out a resigned expression and stared far out the window. "Hm, all right, Aron understands. Aron will wait."

That night, when Aron had fallen asleep, Meli and her husband talked through a video call.

"How's Aron doing?" ask Jhon with a big smile.

"Calm down, Aron's fine" Meli said. "Keep, how's your business going there?"

John sighed before replying, "It's almost done, Mel. There are some technical things we need to solve. Likely tomorrow night this business will be done, and I'll be right back."

They both absorb the details of the expanding face look. Their separation is not easy, because it often takes a long time. Meli bit her lip. "Meet Zara, Ngga, Honey?"

Jhon smiled faintly, "Yet, Mel. We plan to have dinner tomorrow night. Introducing yourself officially as a business partner."

Meli smiled, nodded steadily, then switched to telling her experience taking care of the children. The two laughed, comforting each other in the nighttime fatigue.

While at Zara's residence, the beautiful woman prepares coffee for Jhon and her husband.

"Excellent," Zara sighed as she glanced at the clock on the wall. 

"It's late and they're still talking?" Erlan looked at Nathan and Jhon

"Out of suspicion" said Zara. "But I think it's important that this takeover process goes smoothly."

Zara handed Erlan coffee which would be served to Jhon and Nathan. As she turned around, Zara stared inside Carla. 

"Carlal don't you feel happy recommending this business? I've heard that they're the first associates you call when the business gets into trouble?" ask Zara to her sister-in-law 

Carla sighed, then tried to smile hard at Zara. As an orphan living with a foster family he understood how he felt.

"If I think there's good too Jhon moved there, it's not meant anything. There are a lot of business people, too" said Carla.

Erlan who heard the chatter of his wife and brother-in-law felt interested in the topic.

"There are also many sycophants there," said Erlan.

"Have you been there, honey?" 

Erlan nodded, he remembered the time he had to go on a mission from Pasada.

"I'm sure Jhon and Meli can thrive there" Zara said.

"Yes, I know," Erlan replied 

"I'm just worried about the changing environment, whether they'll be able to adjust well." Carla looked at her husband.

Zara smiled and patted Carla on the shoulder . "Don't worry. We all need to deal with changes in our lives, and sometimes it's the best thing that can happen."

They stared at the sinking sun, and felt a peace they had never experienced before. 

A few days later, along with the adjustment and packing of the items, they began to get to know their neighbors. Some of them are friendly and polite families. 

Meli and Aron are convinced that Jhon will find good new friends.

One day, Meli takes the children to their new school. Aron looked nervous, but also excited. As they walked towards the gate, Meli tried to encourage her.

"Aron will be fine here, believe me. Here will find new friends and learn many things do love their hands tightly.

Inside the school, they were greeted by the headmaster, Mr. Abdul.

 "Welcome, Taun Jhon and Miss Meli," he said kindly, "may you enjoy your time in this school."

"Thank you, Mr. Abdul," they answered, relieved that the principal was very friendly.

As time passed, Aron made new friends and began to enjoy their lives. Jhon, who was talented in business, joined the club on the direction of his team and soon began winning several tenders.

One afternoon, the sky darkened, and a loud sound of lightning echoed in the sky. Heavy rain soaking the ground . Meli has not experienced such heavy rain in years.

Meli and Jhon worry about their son still at school, and wait for them to come home. When they finally got home, the family gathered in the living room and lit a fireplace to warm up in this cold weather.

Meli is actually reluctant to move to a smaller city than before. 

However, in this city Jhon will start a side business in addition to working with Nathan.

Meli only supports what her husband wants to do. What else is that for the future of his family.

The conversation between the couple sounded so intense, but warm.

"So, are you sure you want to start this side business, even though Nathan doesn't know much about this town?" meli asked, looking deeply into Jhon's excited eyes.

"I'm sure, honey. This is a great opportunity for us, for the future of our families and our children. Nathan will also help us with zeal" replied Jhon, trying to convince his wife.

They have just moved to this city, following the work of Jhon who has to move offices and his good friend, Nathan, who offers additional work to Jhon to live with Nathan in this city. 

Nathan himself is an ambitious young entrepreneur. The two of them had always talked about plans to start a side business together for a long time. Now is the right time for them.

"Alright, but we need to get to know the city and the people here. Just think about the business," said Meli who was half doubtful but full of support.

"agree. First, we will find out about this city, build networking, and decide the right business field for us to run. Maybe Nathan also has some recommendations, he also wants this business to succeed" said Jhon steadily.

A few days passed, Jhon and Meli spent their time exploring the city. During that time, Jhon still works hard with Nathan, and recommends Meli find a job to fill free time. All of that for the sake of raising capital for their side business.

Not long after, Jhon found information about the open market that had just been inaugurated by the local government. He then told Nathan and Meli.

"This market can be a great location for our efforts" said Jhon enthusiastically.

Nathan nodded, then continued, "We can sell food or drinks, and the city is popular with the concept of organic coffee. Now the question is how do we market our products."

Meli, who was ready to cook their secret recipes, replied, "Yuk we make the abbreviation of the name of the three of us as our brand! Kayak JNM cafe, to make it easier to remember."

Jhon and Nathan accepted it with delight and felt increasingly confident in their efforts. Finally, they agreed to open an organic coffee drink business called JNM Cafe on the open market.

However, their journey was not as wonderful as imagined. In the first week of the business began to operate, JNM Cafe received stiff competition from competitors who already existed in the open market. 

Several cafes and coffee shops in the area have built a loyal customer base and serve a variety of drinks and food menus that make customers feel at home for a long time.

It was a grueling and anxious week for Jhon, Meli and Nathan. JNM Cafe has not been able to attract the attention of open market visitors for their distinctive coffee drinks.

"This view is very unpleasant" lamented Nathan when he saw the shop next door crowded with customers, while JNM Cafe was quiet.

"We need a better marketing strategy" said Jhon, realizing that the JNM Cafe brand needs to do something more to attract visitors.

Meli chimed, "How about we hold a special discount for customers who come at certain hours, or maybe offer a promo buy 1 get 1?"

John and Nathan agreed. They then immediately create a more attractive marketing strategy. 

A few days later, a cloud came to life for Jhon and Meli. Too late they know that among the business chatter they build is a debt circle that is growing.

One night, Jhon gets a call from the office where he works. He was told that his colleague was fired because his company conducted an investigation as well as an internal audit. 

Rico is caught in a case of theft of funds, and in the investigation, he claimed to have been used to pay off debts and expand the business.

John was surprised to hear the news. When he got home, Meli also knew the bad news.

"Jhon, is this true? We didn't know Rico had this big financial problem" Meli said anxiously.

"I also just found out tonight, but don't worry, we'll find a solution for our efforts. I promise," said Jhon, trying to convince Meli.

The next morning, before Jhon could talk anything to Nathan, he got a court notice. Rico has disappeared and is presumed to have escaped. JNM Cafe is now threatened with bankruptcy and become the personal dependents of Jhon and Nathan because all this time Rico is only an investor..

They both felt very disappointed and afraid of the consequences they would face. 

However, behind that fear, Jhon also burned the spirit to save their efforts and make JNM Cafe successful in their city.

Jhon and Meli then hire a lawyer to deal with the problems with Rico and create a new business strategy to deal with the uncertain future. The couple promised each other not to stop fighting for their families, even if they had to start over. 

Slowly, but surely, Meli and Jhon began to devise a more innovative sales and marketing plan for JNM Cafe.

One of them is the collaboration with local influencers and other culinary entrepreneurs in the city all on the idea of Zara.

They also hold a small westernized competition to attract customers and expand their network in the culinary world of the city. 

JNM Cafe began to introduce a variety of unique and unprecedented coffee menu creations, such as coffee with aroma and a touch of spices, combining several local cultures and traditions.

The food and snacks offered at JNM Cafe are increasingly diverse. They begin to explore international and unique tastes, and manage to find a moment of glory when their exotic local beverage and food recipes get a lot of appreciation from visitors in the city.

"Honey, thank you for fighting," said Jhon hugged his wife in the workspace that was in the cafe.

However, not everything goes smoothly during the recovery period of JNM Cafe. 

Sometimes their customers throw criticism and suggestions on the new menu they offer. However, Jhon and Meli are not discouraged and instead make it a material improvement for the quality of their products and services.

Through their tenacity and hard work, JNM Cafe finally began to rise again and now has a sizable market share in the city. 

The two began to find a distinctive feature in the presentation and concept of their cafe, which makes visitors not only come to enjoy coffee and food, but also enjoy the unique and warm atmosphere of JNM Cafe.

On the other hand, their efforts of hiring a lawyer to handle Rico's case also began to see results. The lawyer managed to find traces of Rico who had fled to another city. 

Their lawyer informs Jhon and Meli that Rico is likely to be arrested soon and will be tried for his actions, so they will both be detached from any involvement in his wrongdoing.

After several months of heavy challenges and storms, sunny days are approaching for Jhon and Meli. 

Rico was eventually found, arrested, and tried for his crimes, and JNM Cafe is growing rapidly.

On the way, Jhon and Meli also made new friends from the city's community of entrepreneurs and other culinary actors. 

They began to work together to create special events to promote their cafe while creating a close relationship with fellow entrepreneurs.

Now, every day JNM Cafe is increasingly crowded by customers who want to enjoy their special coffee, delicious food, and of course the atmosphere that is always warm to the heart.

From the beginning that almost fell in the hole of destruction, Jhon and Meli's side business turned into a success story in the city. 

All thanks to their determination and courage to take risks and continue to rise from the lowest point in their lives. The success was not separated from Nathan and Zara.

Years passed, and the Jhon and Meli family grew happier with the success they achieved.move to a more decent house and have enough room for their growing child.

Meanwhile, JNM Cafe also transformed into a place full of fun and familiarity, such as an extension of the house of Jhon and Meli. 

The walls of the cafe are overgrown with photos of them and customers who are part of the JNM Cafe trip. Each corner of the cafe brings visitors to various stories of happiness and success.

Jhon and Meli often meet other visitors, including fellow entrepreneurs who have helped them in various moments. Sharing stories, love grief, and knowledge in advancing their cafes and businesses in the city.

On several occasions, Jhon and Meli recount their experiences with Rico and how the events shaped them into a stronger and wiser person, and teach them how important trust and honesty are in a relationship or business.

While Rico was serving time in prison, Jhon and Meli were still saddened despite the relief that the matter had been resolved. However, their relationship with Rico is cut off and they never talk about forgiving him.

At an unexpected moment, a few years later Rico has been released from prison and returned to the city. 

He brought with him the knowledge he had gained while in prison and the desire to change his life. In his heart, Rico felt called to apologize to Jhon and Meli for all the mistakes he made.

When he visited JNM Cafe, Jhon and Meli did not recognize Rico. However, after he introduced himself, the shock, anger, and sadness they once felt came back to haunt

"Over the years we have believed and your capital you have said inheritance" said Jhon so upset.

Nathan and Zara come to visit.

"What's this?" ask Nathan .

Jhon told me everything and Nathan finally invited Rico and Jhon to talk.

But who would have thought, Rico has shown deep remorse during his time in prison and has good intentions to right past wrongs by giving the same amount of money as the amount borrowed back then.

Jhon and Meli accept Rico's apology with open hearts and warm hugs. However, they decided to let the man find his own way of life and live a new life, they did not want to return to the same fate as before.

From that effort, Jhona and Meli know how JNM Cafe grows a successful business over time, increasingly making Jhon and Meli appreciate the meaning of trust and honesty in relationships and business. 

Now, JNM Cafe becomes one of the favorite destinations of visitors, especially young people.

Zara sees Nevan , Nessa and Aron playing. 

"They're very compact, look Aron is so protective of Nessa, do they mate" Zara said.

"It's still too small" Meli chuckled.

"This business is great to get up and stay afloat" said Zara salute her best friend.

in the city, which is not only known for its delicious coffee and food, but also the story of the resurrection and struggle of Jhon and Meli in facing various problems and challenges in their efforts.

JNM Cafe is increasingly becoming a center of activity in the city, organizing various events to educational workshops that open the insight of many people, especially novice business owners. 

Zara heard the explanation from Meli more and more amazed. According to Jhon and Meli, they are very excited to share their knowledge and success stories with people who want to pursue their dreams in the culinary world and in other fields.

As time went on, JNM Cafe also developed its wings. They opened new branches in various strategic places, not only in the city, but also in other cities. Many are inspired by the persistence and hard work of Jhon and Meli and want to be part of the success of JNM Cafe.

In his journey, Jhon and Meli have faced many changes, both good and bad.

 However, they remain at every stage of that change, together in happiness and sadness, sharing jokes and laughter, struggling and learning together, facing every challenge and achieving every success.

The story of Jhon, Meli, and JNM Cafe became a legend in the city, becoming an inspiration for many people who wanted to start their own businesses or face difficulties. Although the tempest experienced by JNM Cafe is something that is not desirable, the owner still talked about how Rico, indirectly, helped them become a stronger and unyielding person.

Zara saw how the visitors were coming, there was no deserted. They come and go. Even not infrequently he saw Meli helping to serve customers.

Nathan smiled, the man walked up to his wife and asked, "How are you still curious?"