"Hi Yaelle! you look super excited"
"Oh yes, the guys said we could settle in by tomorrow, I can't wait for us to finally do the opening", Yaelle was in heaven
"kyaaaa!!", the girls squeal with joy while skipping
"Settling here was a great idea, and it's thanks to you," said Cali, all moved.
"Nope! the credit goes to the local merchants, whom my years of resourcefulness have allowed me to meet"
The girls were grateful that Yaelle's acquaintances had led them to this location on a street full of caring, supportive and open-minded shopkeepers.
When they had decided to open their own business and that, despite their savings and periods of juggling between part-time jobs, their finances could not support the costs of the renovation, they were able to benefit from the aid and the moral support of other shopkeepers in the area.
"I should think about resigning from my part-time job, I should devote myself to managing our business, we are only at the beginning and this is a crucial period", Cali was thinking
"Speaking of which, I thought of offering some goodies to our neighbors to thank them, oh! we could perhaps do a tasting with music and a nice decoration, we will invite the owners of the surrounding businesses, they would also talk about it to their customers… passers-by would also be welcome, we will make posters or distribute flyers, word of mouth will advertise us, and why not make a radio announcement that would be good too…"
Cali was happy to see Yaelle so enthusiastic, but…
"I doubt our budget can handle all that…" Cali replied.
At that moment, something lit up in Cali, they certainly didn't have the necessary budget but there was perhaps a way to carry out Yaelle's project, she who, in principle, should have had everything, had to fight all her life because of her stupid father. She deserved at least one of her expectations to come true
"But… I could also be wrong! ". Yaelle, who looked disappointed, was intrigued by Cali's sudden assertion, who added to be clearer, "I have a friend in the higher ups who could be of use to us. Except he's a brat with lots of money",
"Since when do you befriends brats with lots of money?",
"He is the coolest brat with lots of money".
…
"I need money," Cali said decisively
In a flash, a checkbook appeared under his nose
" How much?" asked Klan, ready to write a check
"No, don't say anything! I'll write you a blank check, you just have to add the amount yourself," he said, signing the check.
Cali had gone to Klan's apartment as agreed. They were sitting cross-legged on the floor eating pizza and drinking a few beer cans; so, Cali hadn't quite understood where this checkbook had just popped up from, she was, moreover, surprised by this spontaneous reaction from Klan
"Are you just going to give it to me like that?" without knowing what I intended to do with it?",
"Are you planning to buy an island? he asked, whatever, I wouldn't mind that much if you do",
" Of course not! but it's absurd to just give away money like that!",
"Well, it's the first time you've asked me something... it's like having the opportunity to see a comet, it's an event not to be missed!"
There was confidence in his words and it showed in his bright eyes. Did money have such little value in his eyes that he was ready to throw it in the face of the first comer? seriously, rich people like Klan were the scariest. Cali sighs and says:
"Anyway, I don't want your money like that, what I want is an investment."