The New Chapter Of My Life

Episode 84 Misunderstood

9 Months have passed since his return to Jakarta from Doha.

Since then Khalis and Dona have been busy with their culinary business. Dona also back to try out her skills in the field of design.

In the fifth month Dona's Kitchen has managed to reap hundreds of millions of turnover every month. Not only crowded to eat on the spot, but orders catering for office, family and other events are getting more and more every month. For that he also added special employees for catering managed by Anisa, cheff experienced in 3-star hotels. Dona also rents a house for a catering kitchen and the living quarters of her employees are not far from where she lives.

KA's Cafe is no less competitive with Dona's Kitchen. By serving the drinks of the current cafe in addition to the typical blend of Egi and Arga, Barista who has experienced more than 10 years, making KA's Cafe never receded visitors.

The masculine and instagramable design, coupled with a variety of pastries and delicious food, adds to the list of cafe customers who are sometimes willing to queue up to get a table.

Renovation of Adi's house has also been completed both were very satisfied with the results of Dona's design.

" This is a great dream home!!! Syukron Don." Maya said repeatedly.

Khalis could not hide his pride in Dona's achievements.

" You are amazing talented!! "

" Sangkyu but pleaseee is Mas. "

" Hmmm it's always like that when praised. "

" You know why!! "

" Yes I know. Having a magic wife doesn't like to be praised, flattered.... "

" Beware later kesandung. "

" But ngelawaaaaak continues.. Gemes knows ga!! "

" Yes!! "

" Eh already has a grandson, by the way still like a boy!! " dona protest.

" Laaa's wife is still this kid??!!! " said Khalis gnarled as she pinched Dona's cheek.

" Apaan siiii play pinch!!! Our maaasss are old!! shame on the age!!"

" It's just a number. "

" Kirain 17."

" Add 8. "

" Yowes I love.... and why is it getting triple unprofitable anyway!!! "

Perhaps this is the secret of the eternal youth of Khalis and Dona whose daily life is filled with jokes and laughter both.

" Oiya, next week there is a buffet catering order in Sunter. They asked for a menu set for 100 people, 750,000/person" Dona said.

" 75 million?? " ask Khalis, not believing what he heard.

" Yup. "

" When? " ask Khalis.

" Saturday 19 at 10 noon. "

" What events and who?? "

" Arisan, he said the wife of the Commissioner of any Director, his office in the building DBS.hmm kirain SBS "

" Hmmm drakor mode on. "

" Eh that's my language!! I'll pay for the royalties. "

" Please dear, how much is the royalties?? "

" I'm amused, by the way it's just a cake!!! "

" Yes to Nek."

" Wait, how many people?? " ask Khalis.

" If according to Desi, the Arisan secretary, he said that the arisan follower was actually only 25 people. The rest of the hurrah team aka his family who joined together. "

" Yes roughly, usually the most people present a total of 100 people" continued Dona.

" Later Darling comes alone or Anis aja ?? "

" It's still Anis who's nanganin, I'll be behind the scenes."

" Dear set aja, the important quality and performance is maintained. "

" This is God "

The day before her exclusive catering order, Dona's Catering kitchen had been busy preparing the groceries.

" 7 kg tenderloin meat, 8 kg lamb chop, 10 kg chicken breast fillet, all ready yaaa!! "

" Ready, Mom !! "

" Ardi and Dio, you're in charge of the grill as usual. Marination material is ready yes, do not forget double check yes."

" Fira, Beautiful, dessert should be as beautiful as possible, Oiya, for the hampers already?? "

" Already ma'am, chocolate cupcakes and red velvet are ready, macaroon is also ready. Finish tomorrow morning " replied Fira.

Dona always checks himself for the completeness of his catering orders, even though his employees are all trained and professional.

" Mom, Miss Desi was on the phone, I was asked to attend the show tomorrow, if I could be with you, ", Annisa said.

" What's wrong, why am I told to come?? same Father too?? "

" Yes Ma'am, he said tomorrow afternoon, waiting for the presence of Father and Mother. But he didn't tell me the reason. Oiya Bu, the dress code is white-blue. "

" SMP Uniform?? " joked Dona who makes her employees laugh.

" Yoweslah, come tomorrow. Fighting!!"

The next morning, Khalis and Dona set off with Dona's Catering for the Sunter venue.

After arriving at the house in question, Khalis and Dona are welcome to enter the living room, while the catering team immediately prepared in the backyard of a very spacious house that has been decorated like a wedding rather than a wedding ceremony.

" Assalamu'alaikum, "congratulations Khalis and Dona.

" Wa'alaikumsalam, " replied a graceful woman, who was slightly older than Dona.

" Please sit down, sir, Mom. I'm Kinanti "

Khalis and Dona introduced themselves.

" Thank you for coming. Sorry if I invited you both a little suddenly. "

" Oo no papa, no problem. We gladly accepted Mother's invitation, " replied Dona.

" I mean my invitation is actually because of my sister-in-law, Jennie. She often eats at Dona's Kitchen and KA's Cafe, so she's the one who's rikues for the arisan this time using your caterer. He also follows your Instagram cafe and restaurant, so he can know about both of you. Not really knowing, but rather curious. The most successful husband and wife duo, he said. "

Khalis and Dona just smiled, but in their hearts they wondered where this conversation was headed.

Khalis and Dona, look,

" I'm sorry Mom, what's the matter?? " ask Dona.

" I'm sorry, sorry if the question is irrelevant. But I see you both are young, but have succeeded in this business."

" We have both been half a century ", replied Khalis.

" really?? but you both look much younger. "

" I can show you my ID if you don't believe me, " replied Khalis who made Dona object to the answer.

" Ooo is not necessary. I'm sorry, I've been a little sassy... "

"' Sorry Mom, no... You're not sassy at all. Forgive my husband, sometimes too seriously. "

" No papa. Sorry this is falling apart. Oiya, please come with me to the back. My husband is waiting. "

Kinanti walked towards the park at the back of her house, followed by Khalis and Dona.

" Arisan or a wedding?? " whispered Dona to her husband.

" The Sultan can do anything, Yang, " replied Khalis in a whisper.

Kinanti approached a middle-aged white man who was paying attention to the readiness of the event later.

" Sir, this is Mr. Khalis and Ms. Dona from Dona's Catering "

" Assalamu'alaikum, I'm James. "

" Wa'alaikumsalam, I am Khalis and this is Dona, my wife."

" Please sit Mr. Khalis and Ms. Dona. "

" I can't wait to taste the dish, I really like the steak, so I ordered a lot" said James.

" Mr Khalis, do you remember who I am?? " ask James.

" Sorry sir, do I know you?? or have we met before?? "

James and Kinanti laughed.

" It looks like Mr. Khalis has completely forgotten. I'm James O'Brien, you used to reject the love of my sister, Jennie. Maybe about 30 years ago, I don't remember that."

" Jennie?? " ask Khalis.

Dona was increasingly confused by the direction of this conversation and of course this made her feel uncomfortable.

Khalis clasped Dona's hand tightly, as if saying 'you have me, just listen to me '.

" I'm sorry, but I never remember someone named Jennie, even more so rejecting her love. "

Suddenly a blonde woman approached them.

" So you've forgotten me?? " sanyanya.

Khalis and Dona, look,

' What's going on?? '

That's the word that comes from both.

" I'm sorry, it looks like you're wrong. I don't know you at all, meet new this time too."

" Wow, I'm totally forgotten "

Khalis immediately stood up and then, "I'm sorry if you'll excuse me for a moment. "

He also took Dona to go with him.

Eventually, Khalis stopped his steps on the back porch.

" This is what the hell!!! " khalis said full of emotion.

" Who is that, Mas?? " ask Dona.

" Don't know!! look at it for the first time!! "

" How does it seem like he's ever known ?? " ask Dona.

" That's it!! I was confused. People, it seems wrong."

" But what does that mean?? " continued Khalis again.

" We go back there, we ask again. Let's not misunderstand. "

" No need, we'll just go home. "

" But how's our caterer?? we go home but what about the kids?? "

Khalis also threw out his breath.

" All right, but you have to trust me, no matter what!! "

" I always do " replied Dona.

The two return to the garden behind James and Kinanti's house.

" I'm sorry, you're wrong "

" I don't remember if I ever knew you before" Khalis continued.

Jenie, the white woman spoke up confidently.

" I'm an exchange student, you're my upperclassman. I know you because you were quite popular during High School. "

" I used to say my feelings before you graduated, but you just rejected it. Then when you graduate High School, we meet again. My brother James and I were on vacation in Anyer. We met at the resort when we finished trying the banana boat. "

" Okay, it's a long time ago, but I still remember you. Well, you are my first love. I know, you definitely don't remember, but its okay, ga problem "

" I saw you at KA's Cafe, when I asked the waiter they told me your name, then all that memories came back. But don't worry, I didn't ask you to accept me. Just wanted to see you. That's all "

" I'm sorry, 3 months my husband just died. James took me back to Jakarta to relieve my grief. Until I finally found my first love. But calm down, I know myself, I'm happy to see a compatible partner like you. The reaction of the two of you I had expected earlier, was exactly what I imagined."

" My husband left behind quite a lot of inheritance. I'd like to donate some of it to your culinary business. "

Then Jennie pulled out a check.

" It's for your business, I didn't ask for a report or profit, it's pure donation. So, take it, please. "

Khalis accepted it and read the numbers listed in it.

" $ 50 thousand!!! "

" Yeah, take it "