The Pearl of Ternista
Cunning Ways to Deal With Cunning People

A cold touch on the arm disturbed Novan's fairly sound sleep that morning. With a bit of weight he opened his eyes and brushed off the dream that had been ditching him.

"Mas, wake up, it's morning!" A soft, melodious voice slowly entered the hearing, making it more eager to open the eyes wide.

Ayu's smile immediately spoiled her eyes when she woke up perfectly. A smile that adorns the beautiful face of the wife, it feels no bored even though every time looking at her.

"Let's get up, Mas. As soon as the bath continues to eat, I have cooked your favorite spicy chicken soy sauce," said Tiara while sitting next to Novan.

"Don't cook you, honey. Isn't it still morning?" Novan rubbed his eyes that were still somewhat sleepy, while glancing out from behind the curtains that were still exposed, the sun was still so orange.

"Yes, it was quite early in the morning. But, today we have already started work," replied Tiara.

It has been a whole week since they got married. Honeymoon holidays are over, time to get back to work as before. Gathering the rupiah coffers for a better future.

"Well, we have a holiday a week. It still feels bad." Novan spoke while tightening his body with Tiara, as well as tightly hugging his wife's waist. Very warm, hard to finish.

"It could be you, Mommy." Tiara blushed in embarrassment. Novan's embrace that is getting tighter reminds him of the nights he went through so far. Not a single night goes by without making love.

Seeing the cheeks of the wife blushing, Novan getting anxious. Then without a second thought, he pulled Tiara's body and carried her in an embrace. Both of them also lie back on the bed that has lately become a silent witness of their romance.

"Mas, it'll be bad luck" Tiara protested.

"Five minutes." Instead of letting go, Novan instead sought comfort in the niche of Tiara's neck.

For a moment, the two again dissolve in the flow of love that is very beautiful, until they do not realize if the clock continues to run, even with the sun out there. Five minutes, said Novan, in fact more than half an hour. They finally did not get to eat. The breakfast that has been served is arranged and taken to the workplace respectively.

For a while, Tiara did keep working at the boutique. Nimas is already a match for him, and Tiara is unwilling to stop before finding a suitable replacement.

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Befriending acoustic music, Novan and his two friends hang out in the cafe kitchen, preparing ingredients to make fries, sandwiches, and pastries. There are no visitors yet. That was the morning, quiet. Sometimes one or two come, sometimes none at all. It was crowded almost noon.

In between the busyness, suddenly there was a man who came and shouted the name of Novan. The three of them turned out, then threw a smile as wide as possible. They all knew the man, Juna.

"Tumben came here early in the morning, sit down!" welcome Novan kindly.

However, Juna's reply was just a wry smile. His face was also bent, there was almost no spirit to go through the day.

"What you drink, all chat. I think .. again there is a problem," said Novan while looking at Juna's face, which is very unsightly. Ahh, if you pay attention, hair and clothes also look tangled. Perhaps before leaving he ignored the bath and combed his hair.

"As far as you are. I don't know what to drink" replied Juna.

Fortunately, he and Novan have known for a long time, so Novan knows what his favorite—black coffe with a little sugar.

"What's wrong with you, tell me!" Novan spoke again after having Ferdi make two black coffes.

For a moment there was no answer, just a rough gasp of breath coming out of Juna's lips. In fact, the wait is again, still no words that he said. Even with his leisure he took a cigarette and lit it.

"Drink first!" novan orders when two black coffe and sandwiches are served. He thought, maybe Juna's problem is too heavy, so it takes more time to start a sentence.

Juna nodded, then sipped the still hot coffee.

Novan. I don't understand what Juna meant.

"Good woman, very fit to be your wife. You love her too. So ... never falter with all kinds of temptations from the outside," continued Juna, more confusing.

"What do you mean? Honestly, I don't understand. Yes ... great advice. But ... Can't you think I'm like this without any reason?"

Juna smiled as he flicked the cigarette ash, then crossed one leg and looked back at Novan.

"In certain circumstances, sometimes a person cannot choose the desired path. He was forced to choose another path for the good of his life. But ... Whatever it is, believe me, I'm still your best friend."

"Hey, what are you after?"

"I'm sure you're a real man, who can't possibly tarnish marriage just because of another woman. Remember your struggle when convincing Tiara, it was quite difficult right? See also how much love is in your heart. Sometimes, something feels ordinary if it is already owned. But as long as you know, he will feel valuable if it is out of your grasp. Therefore, don't let yours loose just because it's chasing something that doesn't belong to you. Don't be sorry later, Van." Juna continued to talk on his own, not answering Novan's growing confusion.

"Juna, it's morning. Don't make me dizzy! Tell me what's going on" said Novan.

"Someday you will understand. I can't tell you right now, I can only remind you a little."

"But___"

"If your heart wavers, remember this advice. Your real woman is just a Tiara. Other than him, it's just a test that's trying to break your loyalty. Vice versa. Tiara loves you, you're her man. If anyone says he's playing back with another guy, it's just the wind then you don't need to hear. Understand, right?" juna.

Getting here, Novan begins to catch something not simple, which Juna is hiding.

"You having trouble?" ask Novan.

Juna shook his head, "No."

"Juna, just tell me what's going on. I know you're not good."

"If there's a chance, I'll tell you everything. But obviously, it's not now. Never mind, Van, just remember what I said! If you remember it well, we'll all be fine." After saying that, Juna gulped down his coffee.

Novan.

"I believe you can" Juna said as he moved and patted Novan's shoulder gently.

Then, go leave the Latte Cafe before hearing the response from Novan.

Throughout her steps out of the place, Juna repeatedly heaved a sigh of relief. He knows Novan is smart, he will understand what he said just now.

"Whatever decision I make, I never betray our friendship, Van" Juna murmured.

Sly enough, he chose to work with Sherin. Holding on to the word 'no need to think about results', he was willing to do as the woman directed. But in hindsight, he also made sure that the plan would fail.

Yes ... Sometimes to deal with sneaky people, we also need a sneaky way.

Seriate...