"Why do you have to interfere with your plan?" Celine asks irritably after Gina tells her about all her plans."Well, because only you can contact Leo. Besides, this is your problem with Zack," Gina replies confidently."But, you said that...""This is meeting Leo, not meeting Zack," Gina quickly interrupts Celine."What exactly are you planning?" Celine asks, a bit curious."You shouldn't ask too much, Sis. The important thing is for you to do what I told you. Anyway, all the troublemakers must be removed immediately this time," Gina firmly answers."Alright, if that's what you want. I'll follow all your plans, but be careful if this plan fails. Besides, consider tomorrow my last day off before returning to work," says Celine, smiling and patting Gina's cheek affectionately."In that case, have a restful sleep, my sister. I also want to go back to my room," Gina continues.Celine nods, and Gina quickly leaves her sister's room. Indeed, tonight, she can finally sleep peacefully and ha
The festive atmosphere was evident in Celine's house. Gold decorations and serene white hues were the backdrop for Celine's sacred wedding day. She chose these colors to align with the soft concept of her wedding.The guests had arrived and were seated in their designated places. Celine's parents and Gina looked thrilled, welcoming this significant day for Celine. They never expected that their eldest daughter would be getting married today. On the other hand, Gina had been naughty and teasing her sister in her room since the morning."You look so beautiful. After getting married tomorrow, don't forget your one and only sister here, okay?" Gina said while poking Celine's arm."Stop bothering me, Gina," Celine replied irritably."Sis, don't be angry today, okay? You might lose your beauty," Gina teased again."That's enough, Gina. Don't bother Celine anymore. Please check whether the groom's entourage has arrived," Aunt Dianne, the makeup artist for Celine and her entire family, suggest
After the wedding ceremony, like any typical newlyweds, Celine and Zack proceeded with a series of traditional rituals along with the reception. Ideally, after the reception held at the bride's house, the newlyweds would be escorted to the groom's house. However, due to the considerable distance between their hometown, it took quite some time, so the groom had to spend their first night at the bride's residence. The next day, a procession from the bride's side would bring them back to the groom's house.Celine and Zack seemed awkward around each other. They felt both happy and shy, a common occurrence for newlywed couples. Once all the guests and Zack's family left, Celine and Zack could finally breathe a sigh of relief. They then changed into more comfortable clothes and quickly freshened up.Don't expect a smooth first night for the newlyweds after that. Who else but Gina would enjoy stirring up trouble in the house? She came in, calling Celine and Zack with a cheerful voice."You're
"Is everything ready, dear?" Zack asked Celine."Ready.""Nothing left behind, right?""No, Zack, why don't you trust me?" complained Celine."It's not that. We're going on our honeymoon there. So, everything has to be perfectly prepared," replied Zack, hugging Celine gently."My life is already perfect with you," Celine replied, smiling and tilting her head towards her husband."Since when did my wife become so good at sweet talk, huh?!" Zack teased.Zack cupped Celine's face in his hands and planted a sweet kiss on her forehead."I love you, Celine."Spending a honeymoon in Miami had been a dream for many women, including Celine. Unbeknownst to her, Zack had been planning this beautiful gift long before. Every woman feels special when treated like a queen by her husband.Throughout the journey to Miami, Zack never lets Celine feel tired. Even on the plane, Zack provided comfort and special treatment for his wife. Celine felt like one of the luckiest women in the world.Sometimes, loo
Hunting for a House"So, Darling, after looking at so many houses, is there any that you like?" Zack asked Celine."I liked the last house we visited earlier, Darling. But it seems the road access is too far, and the place is still quite secluded," Celine honestly replied."You're right. How about we continue the search in the town tomorrow? Maybe we'll find a strategic location there," Zack continued, smiling and holding Celine's hand affectionately."Alright, but for now, please focus on driving," Celine reminded."Oh, right, Darling. What about your resignation plan? Should we take care of it tomorrow as well?" Zack reminded his wife.Since getting married, Zack had forbidden Celine from working. However, Celine hadn't officially resigned yet. Celine was still a permanent employee at the PH factory. Therefore, her husband asked her to submit her resignation letter tomorrow."If that's your wish and decision, Sir, why not?" Celine replied casually."Thank you for your understanding
Celine, Zack, and Gina have arrived at a location where housing is planned to be built. Some plots of land are already marked out, while others are still in the process of being developed. Three of the plots have been transformed into 45 and 60-square-meter buildings.They all get out of the car and survey the land while asking the foreman, who is overseeing the area. One particular plot of land catches Zack's attention. He starts gathering information about the land and promptly heads to the sales office located in one of the buildings on the site.A thin-mustached, slender man with a pointed nose greets them. He explains the requirements for obtaining a mortgage and the conditions for making cash payments. Celine and Zack attentively listen to the explanations from the man, who appears to be around fifty years old. Meanwhile, Gina chooses not to join them. Instead, she observes the construction workers building the houses. Occasionally, she enters one of the buildings and touches the
Celine admired herself in the mirror. As usual, she chose a casual shirt with shorts below the knee. Slowly, she applied a thin layer of powder on her lovely face and then put on matching matte lipstick.After finishing her makeup, Celine tied her black hair into a ponytail. Perfect! Now, she looked beautiful with just simple grooming.Celine had just turned around when Zack suddenly appeared behind her. Without much preamble, Zack immediately put his hands on his wife's waist and looked at Celine intensely. Celine looked up and did the same with Zack. Now, they were gazing at each other.There was an unusual flutter in Celine's heart. It was like a drum beating relentlessly because a battle was about to begin. Especially when Zack gave her a small kiss on her thin lips, followed by a more intimate kiss.The scene continued as if the world belonged only to the two of them. For a moment, they wanted to release the feelings they would have to keep hidden for the next few days as they wer
A sly smile spread across the man's lips. There was a certain satisfaction when he shared a carefully edited video on social media. He only waited for the moment when his ex-girlfriend and her husband's relationship would come to an end.Meanwhile, elsewhere, another man was busy enjoying a bowl of meatball soup when he saw a video pop up on his timeline. The man was shocked by the video with the caption, "Reuniting with an ex to reminisce." In the video, it was pretty clear that a man in a white shirt was holding hands with a woman sweeping in an empty meatball stall.Various comments flooded the video post. The video even made its way to several public groups, making it go viral. Some customers in the stall whispered and discussed the video, even though they didn't know the woman involved.Zack, the man in question, clenched his phone with frustration. His eyes scanned the surroundings; his appetite vanished instantly. Suddenly, he recalled the moments when he and his wife were still
About 5 years later ...."Don't run around, Dear. You might fall."Celine tried to catch Eve, who was happily running around in the yard, though she struggled a bit due to her bulging belly. Despite the difficulty, Celine continued to chase after her princess. Witnessing this from inside the house, Zack quickly walked over to them."Sweetheart, don't make Mama worried," Zack said, catching and holding Eve in his arms."Papa, why haven't the others come yet? It's taking so long," Eve said amusingly.At the age of five, Eve was already very smart. Celine and Zack never expected their firstborn to be chatty like her mother but wise like her father."They'll be here soon, don't worry. That's why Eve has to be a good girl. No mischief, no running around, be kind to Mama," Zack continued, pointing towards Celine.Celine smiled while gently rubbing her growing belly. She was truly grateful that, in this second pregnancy, she didn't experience the same difficulties as her first. Even the docto
Not hearing Joe's response to her question convinced Kylie that it was true. That the real reason was Joe being tempted by the charm of the karaoke hostess. "Oh God...," Kylie moaned. She was still accompanied by sobs that seemed endless from her red lips. "You're so heartless!" she protested angrily. Honestly, Kylie never expected that her husband, who in her mind was always gentle and deeply in love with her, would have intentions to betray their sacred love! Her mind refused to accept it. "I can't believe that you have such rotten behaviour. At home, I pretend to be gentle and full of love for myself, but outside, I shower the same love to another woman. Even a karaoke hostess gets a share of your affection!" Kylie continued to curse while seeking forgiveness repeatedly. Her heart was in pain. Very painful, indeed; she couldn't describe how hurtful it was when the fleeting temptation of a karaoke hostess overshadowed her pure love and dedication! For a wife, there is no more s
After fully understanding her husband's intentions, Kylie's body automatically rose. Even the table in front of her shifted due to her movements. With an unconsciously gasping breath, Kylie looked towards Joe with a poignant and sharp gaze."You want to get married again? Hahaha! Don't joke!"Kylie tried to laugh, although it felt like the laughter coming from her mouth was very bitter. She tried to think positively, assuming that Joe was joking or trying to surprise her with some emotional twist. Unfortunately, Joe still looked very serious.The man stood up. His eyes glanced anxiously at Kylie as if afraid that the woman before him would explode."Kylie, please listen to me first. I am not joking at all. There is a woman who needs my guidance, so I want to marry her to ensure that our closeness doesn't turn into a sin."Kylie blinked her eyes several times; a thousand pains seemed to pierce her heart. Yet, what Joe revealed might not even be true. She gazed at the face of the man wh
Spontaneously, Monica covered her mouth, unintentionally shocked by what had just been said by the man who had been filling her days recently—the man whom she had targeted to be her life support."Did I hear it correctly? Do you want to marry me?" That was the only question her tongue could muster, suddenly feeling stiff.Joe stared into Monica's eyes intensely,"Listen first. I mean, I want to ask permission from Kylie first, whether she allows me to marry you—""But of course, she has to agree. You have the right to make choices. Besides, religion doesn't prohibit it, right?" Monica interrupted with great joy.She almost couldn't contain herself from jumping with happiness.However, in front of her, Joe shook his head, making Monica pout because she didn't understand what the man meant by being so elaborate. Wasn't it the man's right as the husband to make decisions in his household?"That's not the correct concept, Monica. I am indeed the husband and have the right to decide the di
"Darling, where were you? I've been looking for you!"Kylie asked as she met her husband in front of the office building. Surprisingly, this made Joe, who had just returned from Monica's place, panic.With a tense expression, Joe immediately embraced Kylie's shoulders and said, "Darling, I had lunch outside. Lately, you've been so busy and always eating in your room. So, I thought you didn't want to eat with me!"It was okay if they didn't eat together because of Kylie's recent busyness. However, knowing that her husband had eaten elsewhere, Kylie felt confused.The woman, who always appeared in public wearing a hijab, asked, "Where did you eat? I had prepared your lunch as usual. Why didn't you eat that?"Joe grimaced, just remembering the packed lunch. When he went for lunch at Monica's place, Joe would usually ask his colleague to eat the packed lunch prepared by Kylie. But yesterday, Joe forgot to do so, and Kylie must have noticed the untouched lunchbox.Guiding his wife back int
On that afternoon during lunchtime, Joe was startled by the noticeable transformation in Monica's appearance. He spontaneously stared at the beauty of God's creation embodied in Monica's figure, now adorned in a soft salmon-coloured modern gown with a simple design that perfectly complemented her body.Her beautiful face was covered with a matching ssawl, styled how Kylie usually wore her pashmina. Instantly, Joe felt as if he were seeing Kylie's twin but in a more attractive package, as Monica's curves were still entirely exposed.For a moment, the time he seemed to stand still. Joe's desires, which he had been trying to suppress, ignited passionately. The sight presented by Vioan tempted his faith to its core. It seemed as though he was genuinely captivated by Monica's undeniable charm."Joe? Do you think I look good in this outfit?" Monica asked with an uncertain gaze. She intentionally displayed a shy smile to appear like a maiden seeking approval from her beloved. My goodness! Mo
"Hello, Honey. Have you finished your overtime?" Joe spoke into the phone as Kylie called him. Remembering, he told Monica to be silent. He couldn't let Monica make any noise that Kylie might hear.On the other end, Kylie replied, "Darling, it seems like I'm going to work overtime until 09:00. Is it okay if I add an hour? Because my work is not finished yet, and if I pile it up for tomorrow, I'll be overwhelmed."Joe took a long breath, but he felt a bit happy. If Kylie extended her overtime, Joe could spend more time with Monica. Finally, he replied, "Yes, that's okay. When you're done, call me, Honey!"After that, their phone conversation ended. Joe put his phone back in his pocket. Kylie was busy; even coming home had to be postponed. But it didn't matter for now because Joe was at Monica's inn."What's your wife's position in the company, Mas? Why does it seem like she's so busy, working overtime almost daily like this?"That was a question posed by Monica as she took her seat nex
Joe firmly emphasized to Monica that he did not want to betray Kylie. A sense of guilt immediately overwhelmed him. After returning from the mall, Joe promptly dropped Monica off at her accommodation. For now, that place was the safest for Monica.Joe then prohibited Monica from going back to the karaoke place. Instead, he always gave her money and had already bought her a phone for everyday use. Joe didn't want to label what he and Monica were doing as an affair, but he realized that what he had done couldn't be justified.A shiver ran down his spine as he thought about the possibility of Kylie finding out about his actions. Indeed, she would be deeply disappointed."Aren't you coming in? Although it's an inn, I'm free to bring guests inside! Because people staying here often bring their friends in freely, the owner never minds!" Monica offered before getting out of Joe's car.The invitation Monica gave sounded very tempting, and there was a strong desire in Joe's heart to nod his he
"Oh my God! You're so absurd!" Joe retorted, refocusing on driving. They were on a quiet road, so he had pulled over easily to recover from the shock of Monica's statement."How am I absurd? I do want to be your wife. I believe I can live a better life under your guidance. I'm sure because I see, Joe, you're so good as a husband," Monica elaborated, emphasizing her words. Joe, in turn, shook his head in disbelief, wondering about the basis of her thoughts."But there are still many single men out there who would want you, Monica!" Joe, once again, expressed his disapproval. He believed Monica should not dare to speak like that to a married man. Yet... why did he feel a sense of pride and joy when he first heard it? Oh God! Something was wrong with his heart, Joe pondered."I've met many men. Most of them only wanted my body," Monica lamented with a bitter tone. "They didn't care about my job. I want a life like other women, sheltered by their husbands, feeling safe and guided to becom