AMAN
Algiers, Algeria.
After our engagement, I reminded Baba of my bakery and how far things have been going, and insha'Allah, I'll be opening it next week.
I can't wait; Zara is my only employee for now, and we have a list of things we want to write down for the menu.
Right now I'm on my way to Aamir's house to get Nasreen so we can go see what's left of the café. On getting to the house, I knock on the door and head back to my car to wait for Nasreen. I'm not going in because once I do, we are going to be late and we have places to be.
She comes out a few minutes later, all smiles and ready to go. "Assalamu Alaikum," she smiles, and she opens my car door. "Waalaikumus salam, how are you?" I ask, "Tough but good, Alhamdulilah," giving her a hug.
"We'll let's go finish your bakery, sis," she semi-yells, and we both start laughing. Aamir told Naeem about my new business, and he sent me flowers the other day to congratulate me, with Aamir's permission, of course.
I'm really glad I'm going to be doing something that I love, insha'Allah. I can't wait to get started. We arrived at the café, and we brought in some helpers to help us move the heavy things.
When we're satisfied with how everything looks, we head over to this newly opened restaurant that is nearby for some lunch. We discuss different things before I finally drop her back at home.
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A week later
Grand opening.
The café is opening today, and I'm so excited. We've been handing out flyers, so hopefully today will be amazing. Baba and Ommi are going with me to see the place.
I refused to let them see it until it was done and ready for them to see, so I'll be going with them today. They are actually my first customers.
We get there fifteen minutes later, and when I unlock the door and allow them in, they are both speechless. "You did all this on your own?" Baba asks, "Well, yes and no, Nasreen and Zara helped me a lot." I explain.
"This is amazing, Aman. May Allah bless you and put barakah into your business," Ommi prays, giving me a hug. "Thank you, Ommi." I smile, trying to blink away the tears so she doesn't see them and begin to cry too.
They leave after having some coffee. Immediately they leave, I get straight to work. Zara will be here soon, so I arrange all the delicacies while I wait for her.
I brew some coffee and clean up the used baking pans. "I'm here!" Zara yells from the front, "Of course you're here. Now quit yelling and open up the shop.".
"Aww, my CEO is so ready. I'm so proud of you, Aman," she smiles, giving me a kiss on the cheek before flipping the sign open.
And we are ready for business.
We're about to close when Naeem walks in just as we're cleaning up. "Assalamu Alaikum," he greets, walking up the counter. "Waalaikumus salam, what would you like, sir?" Zara asks, sounding professional, "Uhm, I'd like some chocolate cake to go, please, if that's available." He asks politely.
"One chocolate cake is coming right up," she says, turning to get a box to package it up for him. " He looks over and sees me standing by the register. I wave, and he smiles before walking over.
"So, how was your first day?" He asks, handing me his card to pay for the cake. "It was good, Alhamdulilah." I smile, handing him his card and receipt back.
"I'm so proud of you," he says, smiling, and I hope to God I'm not blushing. "Jazakallahu khairan," I smile, and he nods before replying, "Wa iyyak." "Here you go," Zara says, handing the cake over to him.
"Thank you," he says before nodding at me once again and heading out. "I have a feeling he's going to be coming here every day," I sigh. "Wasn't that a good thing we already have a regular?" she laughs, and I can't help it. I join in too.
We close up and head to our cars, promising to be on time tomorrow when we head home. Day one was a huge success, Alhamdulilah.
Hello, hello 👋🏾 it's me again
Our baby is now a business owner aye, I'm so proud of her🥹.
One more chapter y'all 🤭 I'm going to miss writing this book tbh😭 don't forget to vote comment and share though, anyways enough about me.
See you all when I see you💕.
Jummat mubarak. Don't forget to send salawat upon our beloved Prophet SAW.
🤍اللهم صل وسلم على نبينا محمد
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