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Until he arrived in front of Bryan, he stretched out his arms, wearing only a triangular shaped object as the final covering on his body.
“Move! Don't make me lose control and you'll regret it for the rest of your life.” Bryan gave a bluff, as a final warning for Silvi to cancel her plans.
Being offered this openly doesn't seem bad, it also acts as an outlet for Bryan's hurt towards Shabila, being rejected every time he asks for his rights as a husband.
Instead of being afraid, Silvi hugged Bryan tightly. Squeezing his groin so that the man would touch him.
Silvi is really hurt and heartbroken now, she has tried to commit suicide several times, but was unsuccessful. Several times she was found very drunk in clubs begging for men to touch and damage her, but still failed.
And now, he doesn't want Bryan to just leave. She really wanted Bryan to do it to her, especially as far as Silvi knew, Bryan had something to do with Alesya. So he might as well plunge into Alesya's life.
Given a lure like this, which man would be able to resist, especially since Silvi kept teasing him. Touching Bryan, the man began to carry out his duties as a man, enjoying every inch of Silvi's body.
The sigh that escaped the girl's mouth was enough proof that Silvi didn't feel the slightest bit awkward, in fact she enjoyed whatever Bryan did to her, including enduring the pain. When the man entered the core area of her body.
Stop? No! Instead, Silvi just let her body break down, crushed by Bryan's ferocity when he first had romance with a girl. Bryan couldn't deny that he found Shabila who had been touched by another man. And tonight from Silvi he could feel that love was full of challenges because it had to overcome obstacles before it could reach a point of pleasure that was very, very difficult to express in words.
Tonight, Bryan discovered Silvi's first real night. It's okay, even though it's not from Shabila, it's clear that as long as he lives he can taste how good a girl feels.
While Bryan was enjoying his first night with Silvi, Shabila was frantically searching for his whereabouts. Bryan's phone was on, but he didn't answer it at all. She had also inquired about Bryan's whereabouts everywhere, even to his office colleagues, but no one knew where he was.
As the night turned into early morning, Shabila returned home empty-handed. She couldn't fathom where her husband could be, as Bryan wasn't the type of man to disappear like this. Even when they were dating, Shabila could easily find him.
If he wasn't at home, Bryan would be at the office. At most, he would go to his secretary's house or play billiards with his friends. It wasn't like now, where he seemed to have vanished into thin air, even though his phone was reachable.
However, Bryan had no intention of answering any calls from Shabila, especially when Silvi was providing him with earthly pleasures.
To the point that the man didn't give Silvi a chance to stop, even if it was just to rest. Even after their two romances, Bryan decided to stay there. He wanted to greet Silvi when the girl woke up. So that he is not considered raping, but rather does it on the basis of consensual consent. In fact, here Bryan is the one who is forced to serve Silvi, not the other way around.
Back at Handoko's residence, the middle-aged man and his wife arrived in the front yard. The car was neatly parked. Handoko and Mariana walked into the living room, quite surprised that it was already nine in the morning, but there were no signs of life there.
"Where are they?" Handoko asked one of the household assistants who had just passed in front of him.
The household assistant was startled, unsure of what to say because Bryan hadn't come home. In the upstairs rooms, there was only Shabila. Meanwhile, Alesya was in Nicholas's room. It was becoming clear that something was amiss in the house.
"Uh, um, Sir... Ma'am and Young Master..."
"They're not at home?" Mariana interrupted the assistant, who seemed flustered and hesitant, indicating that something was not right in the house.
"Tell me quickly, or I'll fire you!" Handoko issued a stern warning, as the household assistant still hadn't revealed what had actually happened.
"Um, Sir... the security said Mr. Bryan left, but he hasn't returned until now."
"That's why I didn't see his car in the garage. What about Nicholas?" Handoko asked another question, his jaw tightening as he imagined the worst.
"As for Mr. Nicholas... I..."
"Where's Nicholas?!" Mariana was growing impatient now. She was becoming increasingly suspicious that many things were happening in the house without their knowledge.
"Come on, dear! We can't rely on this servant. It's better if we check for ourselves where they are!" Mariana urged Handoko to go upstairs.
The first place Handoko and Mariana checked was Bryan's room. To their astonishment, they found Shabila there, opening the bedroom door.
"Damn child," Handoko muttered under his breath when he saw Shabila opening the bedroom door. Shabila was just as surprised as Handoko and Mariana to find herself there.
In Handoko and Mariana's minds, Alesya was supposed to be in that room. In Shabila's mind, her in-laws were supposed to return in five or seventeen more days. Little did she know, they had returned earlier in the morning.
Meanwhile, Bryan was not at home, and Shabila wondered what she should say if Handoko asked about his whereabouts. However, for the time being, Shabila could breathe a sigh of relief because Handoko immediately turned his attention to Nicholas's room.
He knocked on the door to his youngest son's room. "Nik, open the door. Nicholas!" Handoko and Mariana called out alternately while knocking on Nicholas's bedroom door.
They both mentally prepared themselves for the worst if their fears turned out to be true. Nicholas, who was cuddling with Alesya, grumbled as his sleep was disturbed by someone at the door.
"Yeah, wait a minute! Do you have any patience?" Nicholas muttered, not yet realizing who was at the door. He reached for his robe and covered Alesya first, afraid that it might be Bryan at the door. He didn't want the man to see Alesya's body again.
"Father," Nicholas gasped. He wanted to go back in and the door would hide Alesya anywhere as long as Handoko didn't see. Now the woman wasn't wearing any clothes under the blanket.
“Get out of my way!” Handoko and Mariana burst in, without Nicholas being able to stop them.
The commotion that occurred of course shocked Alesya, who was still fast asleep. He was shocked, his face turned pale, his body was shaking, he was caught sleeping in the same room with Nicholas naked too. Luckily there was a blanket still covering his body.
"So you've been sleeping with Nicholas all this time, and you're taking advantage of it all, Nik?!" Handoko looked at Nicholas and Alesya alternately. The man was really angry because his expectations had missed his plan.
He wanted Alesya and Bryan to have children, but in fact it was Nicholas who slept with Alesya. It's really bad luck that comes in succession.
157Don't ask how it feels in Alesya's current position. His heart felt like it couldn't beat anymore, his lungs suddenly stopped processing oxygen for him. Luckily, Nicholas was nearby now, so Alesya could feel a little relieved because she was sure that the man wouldn't let her get hurt.And it's true, Nicholas tried to stay calm even though he himself was quite panicked about the current situation, because Alesya still had the status of Bryan's legal wife.So automatically here the position is very wrong, sleeping with your own sister-in-law.Of course, it's not actually a commendable act. However, everything that happened to him and Alesya was Bryan's interference. So they shouldn't both be judged in full. Here Bryan remains at the center of the problem for their current behavior."Don't try to scold Alesya, here she is just a victim of her own husband's rottenness. Not wanting to follow his father's wishes, he instead sold Alesya to his friends to have children without being tou
158"Has Mom come back?" Bryan hurriedly approached Mariana, who was reading a magazine in the living room. The middle-aged woman immediately gave her eldest son a displeased look."Yes, I came back this morning. What's the matter? Are you surprised?" Mariana replied lazily, deeply disappointed in her son, whom she had always been proud of for obeying her every wish.However, Bryan didn't want to listen to her instructions this time. "I thought both Mom and Dad were coming back in fifteen days.""That's what you thought, that's also what you wanted. But unfortunately, a mother's instinct tells her when her child isn't performing their duties properly.""Mom, it's not like that," Argan, who was sitting next to Mariana, chimed in."Not like how? It's clear that you left Shabila here and handed Alesya over to Nicholas. You know, your father is currently struggling to persuade Nicholas to replace your position when you betrayed us.""Replace my position?" Bryan was surprised. "I don't wan
159However, Nicholas would never be afraid and would continue to fight with his abilities. Even if he lost and lost all of Alesya's assets, at least he would legally become her husband. And he promised that if the worst-case scenario happened and he lost all those assets, Nicholas would find a way to gather enough money to redeem Alesya's house and land from his father, Silvi, even if he had to sacrifice one of his restaurants for it."Dad's not threatening; he just wants to invite you to work together. Is it wrong for a father to want to work with his child?""This son of yours is willing to work together, but with the condition that you first fulfill my two wishes. First, ask Bryan to divorce Alesya so I can marry her. Second, redeem Alesya's land and house from the person who holds them, and when the documents are in my hands, I will follow whatever Dad wants. Remember, I will be the one who has the rights to Alesya and our child. Even if you don't give your blessing, I can run aw
160Once Shabila had finished packing all her clothes, she dragged her suitcase down from the second floor. When she reached the ground floor, she encountered Mariana, who was on her way to her husband's office.The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law looked at each other, locking eyes and silently assessing each other's appearance. Mariana shook her head, unable to fathom how Bryan could marry a woman who dressed as provocatively as Shabila.Her intention to marry Bryan off to Alesya wasn't solely about seizing Aditama's wealth but also about changing Bryan's taste in women from someone who liked revealing clothing to someone with class like Alesya.Unfortunately, Bryan had squandered the opportunity to marry a good girl like Alesya and had chosen to continue his relationship with Shabila instead. Mariana couldn't be angrier about it. To make matters worse, Bryan had auctioned off Alesya to several men, and now she had ended up with Nicholas. Whether that was a blessing or a problem fo
161from Alesya, Daddy still disagrees with you keeping your household with Shabila. Do you understand that?"Bryan fell silent, staring blankly at the photos in front of him.He never expected at all that these facts would be thrown in his face by his father.Shabila had truly embarrassed him like this, even though Bryan loved her so much. He had been careful when they were still dating, cherishing the idea of purity within marriage.But what was the reality? He cherished someone else, and it took everything away from Shabila. So now he received this terrible news."Now, divorce Shabila and Alesya!""Why Alesya too?" Bryan protested. If, by any chance, Shabila was divorced, he would automatically not have a wife. If Alesya was also divorced following his father's wishes, that was fine.As long as Bryan didn't lose track of Silvi. If not, he might as well build a new family with Silvi. Even if he had to learn to love that girl."Nicholas wants to marry Alesya, so naturally, you have t
162Once in the family room, Bryan took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. He stood in front of Alesya, pronouncing divorce upon his wife.One task for Handoko was now completed. Now he just had to divorce Shabila, whose whereabouts were unclear."Bryan has divorced Alesya; you can get married whenever you want," Handoko broke the silence after Bryan pronounced the divorce to Alesya."And Dad prays that you will be blessed with children soon to end this. And please leave this house as soon as everything goes as I want."An ending that deeply offended Nicholas."No need for that, Dad. After we get married, I'll take Alesya to live separately from all of you."Not wanting to be belittled, Nicholas quickly corrected his father's words."Dad won't allow that," Handoko responded to Nicholas without looking at his son. "Until both of you leave this house, just see what will happen to Alesya.""This is not fair. Dad, you know, Bryan is Alesya's ex-husband? Naturally, I'm not comfortable leaving
163She emphasized every word she spoke.Bryan and Nicholas both fell silent. Repeating their words wouldn't change anything; their mother was genuinely concerned about their father's health.As they all remained silent, lost in their thoughts, a woman approached cautiously, realizing that her position was very precarious.Lusi nervously interlocked her fingers, feeling anxious. She wanted to ask about her husband's condition inside there, but seeing the tension, she decided to wait for the doctor to finish his work."Nik," Alesya called, poking Nicholas's arm with her finger to make him aware that Lusi, whom they had been discussing, had arrived."He'll be alright, don't worry," Mariana answered Lusi's unspoken question."May I speak with the doctor?" Nicholas approached Lusi, followed by Alesya from behind.Lusi could only nod, allowing Nicholas to walk ahead before she followed him to the back of the ICU.Nicholas remained stern as he waited for Lusi to sit on one of the concrete b
164Lusi also handed everything over to Nicholas and was ready to accept Handoko's decision to divorce her. There was no point in preserving a marriage that had long lost its health.While Handoko still loved her deeply and could share fairly with Mariana, living a life filled with lies was not good for Lusi's mental and emotional well-being.Before Aditama passed away, he entrusted Alesya to Lusi, not to anyone else. And the reason Aditama did that was because Lusi was good at acting, hiding her true self, and concealing Handoko's wickedness."So, Daddy did it willingly?" The grip of Alesya's hand on Nicholas's tightened. Lusi nodded slowly. "So there were no traps or anything like that? Daddy really did it willingly?"Once again, Alesya sought clarity so that she would understand the depth of pain her mother had felt when betrayed by the man she loved dearly. Alesya knew just how much her mother had loved Aditama, a gentle and caring man when it came to their family. She had never s
Gibran continued, "As for our divorce, I've already agreed to it. We'll proceed with the legal process, and you'll be free to start a new chapter in your life. I hope you find the happiness you deserve."The conversation between Viska and Gibran marked the beginning of the end of their tumultuous marriage. While their emotions were still raw, they had come to a mutual understanding that it was time to move on and seek happiness elsewhere.Gibran's frustration and pent-up emotions poured out as he defended his actions. He felt betrayed by Viska, who had consistently pushed him away and made unfavorable comparisons with Nicholas. Their relationship had become a battleground of insecurities, and Gibran had sought solace with Shabila.Viska's accusations stung, but Gibran was determined to make her understand the context of his actions. He continued, "Viska, I don't want to justify what I did, but it was a result of our broken marriage. We both contributed to its downfall. I needed someth
190"Also," Bryan paused, kissing Silvi's lips briefly."Don't forget that the night we were together, I can assure you, it's my child."Silvi shook her head. "It's not Devin's child. Do you think after that night, I didn't do anything with other men? Did you really think that night was the only time someone touched me? No, there have been many other nights with so many men because I felt like I wasn't pure anymore. So I was free to do it with anyone since my life was already a mess.""S-so... instead of slightly more ruining myself, and the last time it was done to me was by Devin. That's why he's willing to take responsibility. He's also convinced that this is his child."Bryan let out a bitter laugh, releasing Silvi from his embrace. "Is that so?" He loosened his tie, which had felt suffocating after hearing Silvi's explanation. "Let's prove that what you said is true." He took off the suit jacket that clung to his body.“W-what are you doing?” Silvi stepped back. Hugging her own b
189"No way! I won't leave until I meet Gibran. He has to take responsibility for this child," Shabila insisted, refusing to budge. She held onto Viska and stood her ground."Leave, I said! Go!"Viska couldn't bear Shabila's stubbornness and forcefully pulled her arm, nearly causing Shabila to stumble."What's wrong with you!" Shabila pushed away Viska's hand and fixed her disheveled hair. "Are you afraid your husband's actions will be known to your parents? Or is it that you refuse to accept the truth?" Shabila began to rant."I don't understand what you're saying. Now leave!" Viska demanded."Wait, Viska! Mom wants to ask this woman something." Viska's mother restrained her daughter and turned to Shabila. "Why did you let my granddaughter get pregnant? Don't you know he's already married? What do you want from us? Money?"Shabila seethed with anger. Her dignity felt insulted when the middle-aged woman mentioned money."Do you think I'm a lowly woman who just surrenders her body to a
188Shabila spent the whole day in frustration, angry that she couldn't meet Gibran at his cafe. She paced back and forth in her room, thinking of ways to meet him."Do you think you can avoid me forever? You won't be able to, Gibran. I have to make you take responsibility for the child I'm carrying. You won't be able to escape. Just wait and see."Shabila clenched her fists, planning a thousand ways to meet Gibran. "If I can't find you at the cafe, I'll come to your house. Let's see if you can still avoid me," she muttered to herself.Gibran decided to visit the club where he had met Shabila some time ago. He had a bad feeling about Shabila's visit to his cafe and wanted to find out what had really happened between them that night. Honestly, Gibran didn't remember much because he had been heavily intoxicated that night.Upon arriving at the club, Gibran called one of the waitresses and conveyed his request to meet with the club's owner."I'd like to discuss something important with y
187"What brand would you like, Miss?" The employee asked while displaying several different brands of pregnancy tests.Shabila looked puzzled, which only fueled the employee's suspicions. "Is this your first time buying a pregnancy test?" she guessed with a condescending glance."Y-yes," Shabila replied hesitantly. Seeing the employee looking down on her, Shabila's heart began to boil. "I am already married, just so you know. Here's my ID," she said abruptly, opening her wallet and showing her ID card, which still stated her marital status as MARRIED. Her divorce from Arya was only religious; it wasn't legally recognized yet.Seeing the ID placed on the counter, the pharmacy employee became flustered. She was torn between embarrassment and guilt. "I'm s-sorry, Miss, I didn't mean to—""It's fine, I understand!" Shabila retorted sharply, then pointed towards the pregnancy tests. "So, which one is the best?" she asked.She deliberately didn't want to prolong the issue since she wanted
186Several days had passed, and today was the ceremonial bath event for Silvi. Everything was well-prepared, and the guests were moved by the event, which was expertly guided by the paid organizers, arranged by Silvi's parents. Silvi's large family wore matching light green kebaya, while Devin's family, who were present, wore light blue kebaya. The event was conducted with great solemnity, and Silvi looked beautiful despite wearing makeup that wasn't too flashy.This ceremony included many symbols and motifs that served as lessons or guidelines for the couple, influencing their married life. These symbols or motifs mainly conveyed advice and useful insights for the newlyweds' life together. That's why Mama Silvi insisted on holding the ceremonial bath event, even though Silvi and Devin had been married before.In addition to the food ordered for the guests and relatives, the organizers had prepared specific dishes usually served during this ceremonial bath event. These included tumpe
185Meanwhile, Silvi and Devin listened to the doctor's explanations during the examination. Silvi's pregnancy was already at three weeks. The doctor prescribed vitamins and anti-nausea medication since Silvi mentioned she often felt dizzy and nauseous. Devin didn't ask any questions because it was his first time in a obstetrician's office. He was confused about how to react. Silvi was the one who asked all the questions.Silvi got her next appointment scheduled, and then they left. Devin and Silvi went to the hospital's pharmacy to pick up the prescribed medicines first. Then, Devin asked Silvi where she wanted to go."I don't know. I just feel like lying down in my room.""Why's that? Don't you want to go out together?" Devin asked softly. They were now in the car. "How about having ice cream and buying some new sleepwear for you?""What's the point of buying sleepwear?""Because you're pregnant, and I want you to sleep comfortably. How about it?""I don't want to," Silvi said, maki
184As a father, whose heart wouldn't break upon learning that his daughter is pregnant with no official partner by her side? He felt like a terrible father, willing to do anything as long as the man who impregnated his daughter, Silvi, would take responsibility.Pregnancy is never an easy journey for a woman, especially without a husband by her side. The man Silvi referred to as the father finally decided to find Devin, the man who should be held accountable for what happened to Silvi. He took a taxi to Devin's whereabouts, hoping that he would indeed be there. Impatiently sitting in the taxi, the weary-looking man, no longer in his youth, stared at his phone screen. The journey from the city to the village was quite long, which was why he opted for a taxi. Besides, he didn't want any unpleasant conversations about Silvi if he had brought his driver along.Fortunately, he found out about Silvi's pregnancy before it was too late, or who knows what might have happened. He sighed wearil
183Nicholas didn't want anything to happen to their unborn child. So, he tried his best to grant her wishes. Besides, Alesya's request was relatively easy to fulfill, and it had been quite some time since they had visited her hometown."Are you happy?" Nicholas asked.Alesya turned and nodded. "I've really missed my hometown. As nice as it is to live in the city, the hometown is the number one place to visit," Alesya replied. "Besides, all my childhood memories are buried there."Hearing Alesya's response, Nicholas could only smile. He, who had lived in the city since childhood, never experienced life in the village. So, he didn't fully understand what Alesya meant. In his mind, Alesya might just miss the peaceful atmosphere of the village because the city was quite noisy."Get some rest; I'll wake you up when we arrive," Nicholas said after a moment of silence."Okay."Alesya adjusted her seating position to make herself more comfortable. She also slightly reclined her seat to make