On the edge of the capital's streets, stood a small shop at the far end, lined with other large shops. This small shop provides traditional types of food, it's not a big place, but the small businessman has enough courage and high self-confidence because she dares to stand in the midst of competition from big shops in the capital.
Although many viewed her as strange and petty, the shop owner never gave up. She was sure that one day she would be successful. There have been many customers from various circles who are satisfied with their handmade cakes.
Previously, there were several people who wanted to buy her shop and made an offer to her to invest in the business and space, but the shop owner still insisted that she wanted to stand there even with mediocre capital.
"Sanyaa. I ordered 45 boxes of cake," said the customer who rushed in.
"45 boxes ma'am? Today is only enough for 35 boxes" Sanya looked at the cakes lined up on her display case. "Too bad, you came too late madam" she said a bit regretfully.
"Ouch. Yes, I brought everything. You pack it up quickly, then help me carry it to the car!"
"Yes ma'am" Sanya smiled happily. She was grateful because that day the sale was clean. Sanya swiftly put the cakes into the box.
"Haah you poor little brother. Why did he take so long, he should come back soon and can help me wrap these cakes." Sanya complained while speeding up her movement.
Ten minutes passed, the cookies were ready to be loaded into the car. "Ready ma'am" said Sanya with a friendly smile.
"Aahh thanks Sanya, so troublesome for you. Your cake is delicious, I'll bring this cake as a souvenir. Haha, here's your money. Now I have to go quickly!"
Sanya received some of the bills that the madam had given her. "Madam! The change?"
"All right. Take it. I'm in a hurry!" The car immediately drove away from the place.
A smile appeared on Sanya's face, today could be a lucky day for her. She entered the shop ready to clean up and closed the shop.
"Sanya dear" said a stocky man, he came with some of his men and sat on the customer's chair. While his men lined up neatly behind him.
Sanya was busy cleaning up, when she heard a customer was coming she immediately put down her wet cloth and walked over to the front. "Sorry, the cake is ha... Um... Mr. Rames" Sanya was stunned with a racing heart. This bastard still dared to come, even though my brother had warned him! she muttered to herself.
While the eyes of the stocky man touched Sanya with his gaze while stroking his chin. He didn't care if the girl in front of her was uncomfortable with that look.
"How about Sanya. Have you considered your answer?"
"What's the answer, sir?"
"About our marriage. Come on Sanya, just accept my offer. After marrying me your life is guaranteed. You don't have to bother selling in this small and shabby shop anymore"
"Sorry sir. But I'm more comfortable and happy even though I only sell in a small shop"
"You still reject me?!" Rames glared at him indicating a rebuke.
"Sorry sir. I can't accept your offer" replied Sanya pinching her fingers. where are you? Brother please. Sanya whispered in her heart starting to get worried.
How would she face Rames alone, Sanya already knew the man's disposition, she would definitely wreak havoc in her tavern again.
"This is the last time Sanya. Answer. You want to marry me?"
"Not!" replied Sanya straightforwardly. I surrender, even if you kill me today, maybe it's better than me having to marry you!
Angry... hearing Sanya reject him again, his face red and gritting his teeth. "Teach her a lesson. I want to hear a word of mercy from this arrogant girl's mouth!"
*****
Bak... Bak... Bak...
Repeatedly pounding feet was heard in the backseat, after shopping like a prisoner, Casandra parted from Nanda and Sara in the lobby. Casandra still went home with Aji, while Doni accompanied his two friends.
Aji just laughed inwardly seeing Casandra's annoyed behavior. "Father... You are annoying! And you are Uncle Aji too! You are annoying too!"
"What did I do miss?" asked Aji pretending not to know.
"You must be in cahoots with father!"
"Conspire?"
"Yes! You must have had those people spread out in the mall."
"Miss, I didn't order it. But Mr. Sam" replied Aji casually.
"Anyway, you guys must be conspiring! You'll see later I want to protest with father ..." Casandra's voice narrowed and she fell silent.
"What's this!" Casandra looked out the window, waiting for the red light to observe the commotion. Three men gang up on a weak woman.
"Bastard!" Cassandra muttered.
Aji observed what Casandra saw. "Miss, don't interfere..." Before Aji could finish his sentence, Casandra got out of the car and ran towards the commotion.
"Damn it! This brat really is!" Even though the red light was not over, Aji immediately stepped on the gas to turn to chase Casandra.
Sanya slumped in resignation when Rames' men destroyed her shop, bleeding from her lips and nose, as well as bruises on her cheeks. Even against it Sanya will not be able to. She could only cry looking at the shop that was being ransacked.
Bags.... Bags...
Casandra's powerful foot kick slid quickly across the cheeks of the two men who were holding Sanya with their feet. Rames' men fell down due to his kick.
"Fuck! Who are you!" Rames snapped. But Casandra stared intently without answering.
Casandra clenched her fists in anger, she didn't like seeing women being bullied, and most hated men who liked to beat weak women. Without realizing it, one of Rames's men ran while swinging a crowbar behind Casandra.
Bakk...
The crowbar swing was successfully blocked. "Uncle Aji? Are you okay?" Cassandra is worried. Even though Aji managed to protect Casandra, it seems that his left hand was injured from the crowbar blow.
"God damn it!" Cassandra was getting angry.
Hands, feet, move nimbly with the martial arts moves she learned from his father. Three on one, it looks like Casandra can deal with it, but Aji doesn't want his young lady to get hurt. He got up and joined the fight beside Casandra.
One hit on Casandra's temple, she almost fell because she felt dizzy. Immediately, more of Aji's men came.
"Sorry boss, we're late"
Aji immediately grabbed Casandra into the car. The rest, Sam's men take care. I don't know what Rames and his men will do, let alone dare to injure their master's son. They're finished.
"Wait, Uncle Aji," said Casandra when Aji was about to start his car. Aji was silent, Casandra immediately took the medicine box and then returned to Sanya.
"Use this. Okay," said Casandra.
After that, Casandra got back into the car. "Thank you miss! Thank you," said Sanya quietly.
"Uncle. Your hand is injured, I'll just drive it." Casandra felt sorry for Aji. That crowbar blow must have really hurt.
"It's okay miss, come on up. We have to go home soon."
"I won't ride if uncle Aji keeps driving!" Casandra said still waiting in front of the car door.
Turns out he's more stubborn! Aji was forced to shift to the seat next to the steering wheel.
"Uncle, let's go to the hospital first. So that your wound is treated immediately" Casandra was worried.
"No miss. We have to go home soon, your father must be waiting" said Aji.
Cassandra was silent. Her intentions were good, she wanted to help, but because she wasn't alert, now Aji got hurt. "I'm sorry uncle Aji" Casandra said regretfully.
"Why are you apologizing?"
"Because of me, uncle Aji was injured," said Casandra, shaking.
This girl can be cute too apparently. Aji muttered in his heart.