My Perfect Stranger's
Visiting the Cafe

Time continued to pass, did not feel a month already Friska bear the status as Ardigo's wife. And during that time no significant changes occurred in their household. They are still like two strangers who live under one roof, but the difference is now no longer the feeling of hatred between the two. It was just a casual feeling, but they would be a little more familiar in front of Vano. However, they still think about the feelings of Vano who is now increasingly happy with his new family. The boy is increasingly attached to Friska whom he already considers to be his biological mother.

Friska had already marked on their wedding date calendar this month, which meant that it had been a month since the ridiculous wedding. Not to celebrate the anniversary of one month, but as a marker that he is only 11 months away. After 11 months he will be free again, but with the status of a widow he must bear.

This morning the little family was having their breakfast solemnly. Today is Sunday, which signifies they are all on holiday. But not with Friska, even though he was off from his internship, but he still worked at Follabe caffe. He and Tasya had agreed to enter work on Saturdays and Sundays and at important events held in the cafe

"Why are you going to work?" asked Vano who saw Friska's appearance was neat this morning

"Yes, honey. Vano here yes equally papa" there is a sense of heaviness in Friska's heart to leave Vano on this holiday. But he has to work, because he cannot depend his life on anyone, including Ardigo. Even the card he was given had not been used at all.

"Yahh Vano can't be with my mom today" Vano said, implied by the sadness in the boy's clear eyes. It made Friska feel more guilty and did not know what to answer

"Can Vano come, ma? Vano promises will not disturb mama" Binar Vano's eyes strongly showed hope

"Of course I can" Friska replied spontaneously

"Can you, mas?" now Friska was looking at Ardigo with a pleading gaze just like Vano had done before

Ardigo stared alternately at his wife and son. They looked at Ardigo with the same gaze, it made Ardigo almost laugh. He understands Vano's behavior because he is still a child. But looking at Friska with such an expression somehow made her look cute. Ardigo almost laughed if he could not bear it

Wait, did I just say he was funny? Ardigo shook his head slowly

"But later when you work who will take care of Vano?" Ask Ardigo finally

"Later there rame kok, mas. I don't work every time either. Besides, if it's a Sunday like this, Rivan's gonna be in the cafe all day, then he can take care of Vano while I'm working"

"Who's Rivan's brother? don't hand Vano over to just anyone!" ardigo Sweat. Because he doesn't like his son to be around people he doesn't know. Given his status as CEO, there must be many business rivals who could be eyeing the safety of his son

"Sister Rivan was the cafe's picker, mas. I've known him since childhood, he's been like my own brother. You saw it when you picked me up at the time" Friska explained

Ardigo twisted his memory for a moment, then he remembered the figure of the man who accompanied Friska at that time when he picked up the wife. And the man was also the one who approached Friska as she drove the girl to the cafe

Oh so his name is Rivan? He's the owner of the cafe, so Friska compared me to that guy?

Ardigo continued to monologue in his heart. As soon as he felt annoyed that Friska was not lying, the man was indeed handsome and quite successful. He felt that the man named Rivan was indeed a pretty tough rival for him. Not to get Friska, but more to her pride. He did not like being compared to others, moreover that person was almost on the same level as him. Indirectly he admitted that Rivan has high quality.

"Only you know him, I don't!" reply Ardigo cuek

"Geez, that's all good people there. If you can't believe it, you can see for yourself"

"But if you remain unsettled I bring Vano, please persuade Vano that he will stay with you" Friska whispered to Ardigo

"So how, Pa? Can't Vano come? can you pa? Vano wants to see the mama's workplace" collapse is Ardigo's defense, eventually he allows Friska to bring Vano. But he himself will deliver them

Vano seemed happy to hear the father's answer, even Friska was no less enthusiastic

Actually older Vano or him? inner Ardigo who saw Friska's expression. He just shook his head slowly, even a faint smile could not be hidden

*****

And here they are, Ardigo's car has stopped in the courtyard of Rivan's cafe. Friska went straight down while carrying Vano as well.

"Thank you for driving us" Friska said through the car window

"Hm. Take good care of Vano, don't let him hang out with just anyone"

"Yes, mas. If you want to go in first it's okay, to make sure it's safe"

"I'm busy"

"Alright then, be careful"

"Be careful, pa. Vano will accompany you to work today" said the boy as he opened the car door and shook his hand.

Friska rolled her eyes at the husband's advice to their child

Does a kid as small as Vano know what a suspicious person is?

his inner. But of course he did not dare to say directly, could the man instead bring Vano back home and not allow him here

"Ready, pa!" Vano replied with passion. Ardigo landed a kiss on the top of the child's head

"We go in first, mas" after saying goodbye Friska turned her body and brought Vano inside. The girl was also seen carrying a backpack containing the needs of the child.

Ardigo only looked at the backs of the two men until they were lost behind the door. When he turned his eyes, his eyes caught the figure of a handsome man who had the status of the owner of this cafe just got off his luxury car

The man was seen shining with white skin that was hit by the morning sunlight. Suddenly the feeling of dislike came back to Ardigo's heart. He who initially wanted to go straight home, now even looked at the back of the man until lost from the sight of his eyes.

Did I just go in?

Ah no, I told Friska I was busy

But I wonder what's going on inside

Ardigo continued to fight with his own mind. After weighing in for 30 minutes, he finally decided to enter.

The first sight he saw was a neatly arranged room with an aesthetic design. Sage green and creme colors dominate the cafe which is quite large. Ardigo admitted this cafe is quite luxurious and very comfortable. Though the day is still early but already quite a lot of visitors who come, because here also provides a lot of food and breakfast menu

Ardigo chose to sit at one of the tables by the window. He circulated his gaze and his attention stopped when he caught the one object he had been looking for since, that figure was Friska. The girl is seen chatting while occasionally laughing with her colleagues. Ardigo did not know why his eyes even felt at home looking at his wife, let alone smiling and laughing like that. It looks very calming

Before long it seemed like the girl was aware of his presence, evidently she was approaching with a confused look that was clearly imprinted on her face.

"Mas Digo? why here?" friska asked when she was close to her husband

"Why indeed? there is no writing in front if I am forbidden to enter here" Ardigo said

"I mean didn't you just go straight home?" Ardigo had expected that Friska would ask that

"So I was going to meet a client near here, but he seems to be busy. So it was pushed back tomorrow, and I happen to be close to here when I come here and see Vano" explained Ardigo who of course lied. There are people who dare to say busy and cancel the meeting with the CEO of Fabiyan's Corp

"Oh, where's Vano?" He just realized that from earlier he did not see the existence of Vano here

"So Rivan took Vano to his room, he wanted to show his leg collection and also took Vano to play" Friska explained

"Please calm down, Rivan's a good man. I've known him since childhood, Vano will be safe with him"

Aridigo just silently looked at Friska with various thoughts in his head

"What message does Digo want?"

"Red velvet cake and Americano only"

"Today morning you had coffee, mas"

"Why indeed? I want another drink"

"Milkshake only, yes" Friska bargained

"Why did you even bid? hey, where there are cafe employees who choose their own menu for customers" protested Ardigo. Even in public, the fighting between them continued

"A milkshake anyway, yeah. You will mostly consume caffeine. Means milkshake and red velvet cake, please wait for Mr. Ardigo" after that Friska resigned and returned to the pantry

"Based on a weird girl!" muttered Ardigo saw Friska's departure. His mouth kept telling us to mutter things that are not clear.

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