This afternoon Eldrick invited his two friends and the families of the two men to gather at the restaurant. He wanted to convey something very important. They were already seated around the table and ready for a serious discussion.
"What do you want to say? Why are you so serious?" Othniel immediately asked Eldrick who was sitting directly opposite him.
"My dad asked me to take care of our company's branch in Japan. The company suffered heavy losses. Daddy's worried that someone inside is cheating. Daddy asked me to handle it. I am very confused now."
One year ago, Eldrick could handle cheating at their restaurant, but he was not sure when his father asked for his expertise to handle his own company. The company was founded before he was born so he felt his ability was not enough to overcome the problem.
"How long will you be there?" Nicko asked. He was surprised but he tried to calm down. Obviously he and Othniel were not willing to let Eldrick go but this was an important issue that must be addressed immediately.
"My dad wanted me to hold the company that was there. I do not know how long."
"We are sure you can do it, El." Nicko who was sitting beside Eldrick patted his shoulder as he gave support.
"That's not the problem. There are two problems. First of all, I definitely don't have annoying friends like you guys. I feel guilty that we have agreed to develop this restaurant together," Eldrick answered in sadness. Remembering his friends, El regretted his decision to accept his parents' request, but he had no other choice.
"You don't have to worry about our restaurant. Let me and Nicko take care of it. This restaurant will still be ours even if you are in Japan. Take care of your companies in Japan! Everyone also knows that all this time you are a problem solver. Especially your father, obviously he knows your abilities." Othniel gave his best friend full support.
"Then what's the second problem?" Geona also spoke.
"Before I go, I want to get married first." Suddenly Eldrick's confession made them gasp. Othniel gaped, Nicko confused, Bianca and Geona looked suspiciously at El.
"Did you make a woman pregnant? Why do you suddenly ask for marriage? During this time you are a true single man," Nicko asked suspiciously.
A very annoying question but El did not mind it. In reality it was like that. At the age of 36, he did not have a lover yet
"I want to marry Ozora," Eldrick answered without doubt.
El's answer made Geona cough and Nicko burst out laughing.
"Does Ozo want to be with you?" Nicko taunted. His laughter could not stop until finally Bianca's hand moved to silence him. Nicko felt hurt when his wife pinched his waist. "It's hurt, honey," Nicko complained to his wife.
"Don't joke when people are serious!" Bianca glared at her husband until his husband did not move again.
"Do you seriously love Ozora?" Geona asked Eldrick. She knew how close the two of them were but every time she asked Ozora, her sister always replied that she had not thought about marriage.
"So serious, Geona. I want to marry her. The only woman who can make me fall in love again is Ozora."
"Wow, Ozora is so great. She is the winner among all the sexy women who are crazy about Eldrick." Again Nicko commented and this time Bianca gave him a sharp look and was as if his wife was ready to kill him.
"Who is sexy, baby? Is she Shayna?" Bianca glared in jealousy. She was ready with a hand that would strangle her husband's neck. The mainstay technique every time she was annoyed with her husband, even though it always ended with a sweet story.
"Shayna is indeed sexy, but she is not as cute as you, honey. I already have two children from you. It proves that only you fill my heart."
Bianca immediately blushed. Her husband was not the romantic type but Nicko always learned to please his wife even though he had to put extra thought into putting words together.
"Why are you guys making out here? I'm confused and need a solution. Don't ignore me like this. It's really annoying!" Eldrick said annoyed. Othniel and Nicko were always deliberately showing affection in front of him.
"The solution is so simple. You must propose to her. Women don't need promises. They need evidence and action." A spontaneous suggestion that came out from Nicko's mouth.
"What do you mean?" Eldrick said and suddenly he and Othniel looked at Nicko at the same time.
"Why are you looking at me?" Nicko asked them because their eyes were very suspicious.
"I agree with your great idea. Usually your thoughts only work when making comics. Now, let's prepare a proposal ceremony." Othniel immediately agreed with the crazy suggestion that was born from the spontaneity of a comic artist named Nicko.
"Honey, are you sure about this idea?" Geona saw her husband's face because she was not sure if this plan would work. She knew very well the character of her adoptive sister. Ozora was always gentle to everyone but she was stubborn when it came to men and marriage.
"Let's try it first. Who knows it will work."
"When will it be implemented?" Bianca asked. Finally Nicko's wife also agreed and would help them.
"The day after tomorrow. I want to propose Ozora the day after tomorrow." Eldrick answered. He did not want to linger any longer.
"The day after tomorrow? Do you think preparing a proposal is like cooking instant noodles?" Nicko became annoyed because of Eldrick's crazy idea. He remembered his proposal process when he wanted to marry Bianca. It was very long and he was almost frustrated.
"Othniel could get married in an instant. I will do the same. All of you have to help me."
"Your idea is so crazy but because I am your friend, like or not I must help you," Nicko answered and Othniel thought the same.
"I don't think it will work. Ozora is very stubborn," Geona who was closest to Ozora gave an opinion.
"Honey, we must help Eldrick. Don't think too much. This is for your sister's future," Othniel answered his wife.
"Okay. I will try to talk with her."
"That's my wife."