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"Squeeze the glue stick, not the lemper!" Four words Alesya shouted to boost her confidence and strength to face Nicholas. She didn't care that Nicholas was now half-dead restraining himself.
"W-wait, Al," Nicholas pushed Alesya slightly, asking her to step back for a moment. He needed to catch his breath, and, of course, grab the blanket.
“D-disini ada cctv, aku nggak mau Bryan menikmati tubuhmu.”
"Thank You." Alesya smiled. He was embarrassed because Nicholas was worried that Bryan would see how he was in full. Can Alesya be confident that Nicholas is jealous?
"I'm lying down, okay? You overlap me so the stabbing is easy. Just step on... blush... done!"
Nicholas just nodded. Taking off all his clothes, he rushed into the blanket. On top of Alesya, took a position between her legs. Luckily, Alesya forgot the triangular object that was still wrapped around her lemper.
"Nik, how come it's hard, long, big again!" Alesya screamed when Nicholas touched her thigh.
“E-indeed…”
“Remote AC.” Alesya tried to reach out. "Put it away first, it'll break, Nik!"
“N-no… that's it, what do you use if you remove the stab?”
"Wait! That's not the AC remote?”
Nicholas shook his head. "That's the AC remote on the nightstand."
Alesya turned to the nightstand. And sure enough the AC remote was there. It means ….
"That's me. I'm the other one, Al."
"You?"
Again Nicholas nodded.
“How come it feels big, Nik? Isn't it just as big as a pinky? What's Dito like?"
“Dito? Who is Dito?”
"Dad's secretary's son."
"Are you peeping on someone's child?" Nicholas is in good spirits now. He succeeded in diverting Alesya's attention. However, in order to trick Bryan and Shabila, he raised and lowered his hips. So their blankets rise and fall with a regular rhythm.
"Oh, that's delicious!" Alesya hit Nicholas on the arm. "The child is five years old. Afraid to go to the bathroom alone. Because his mother was busy with bookkeeping with his father, I was the one who delivered it. Yes, that's what it looks like."
"Oh, I see," Nicholas smiled. His younger brother had calmed down so that he was now withered without strength. Alesya also no longer felt someone poking her thigh.
"Never mind the story. Let's do it, Nik.”
“Y-yes… but open it first. So it's easy, fast, doesn't take long."
Alesya agreed. Hurriedly he opened the last cover of his body. Opening her legs wide, she resigned herself to being entered by Nicholas.
“E-eh, why?” Alesya's eyebrows knitted together. Didn't feel anything.
"I can't, Al. I don't like women so I can't use them for piercing!" Nicholas put on a pitiful face.
“But that was…”
“You won't understand. So, how is it?"
"Yes, how," complained Alesya. Massaging his temples. Quite disappointed, after proving for himself that Nicholas really couldn't do it. That means what Bryan said is true, Nicholas is not normal.
"What are you doing? Push ups?” Alesya asked. Surprisingly, instead of moving, Nicholas continued to move up and down on top of her.
“No, just tricking Bryan. You stay where you are, let me stay like this for a few more minutes."
Alesya just nodded. Staring at Nicholas' flushed face. A little sweaty from pushing up on his body. By pinning his little brother who was starting to squirm under there.
"Nik, I will find a way for you to return to normal," Alesya muttered to herself. While touching Nicholas' cheek.
The sun is still shyly peeking out. Annoying Alesya, who still felt at home curled up in Nicholas' arms. Not knowing how it started, what is clear is that when Alesya opened her eyes the first thing she saw was Nicholas' broad chest. It was clearly visible before his eyes, so that his sleepiness immediately disappeared somewhere.
“Al…” Nicholas mumbled. Holding Alesya from sitting down. Alesya was afraid that something had changed about her down there.
“Why, Nik? Is there anything important? I want to go to the bathroom, I can't stand it.”
Alesya struggled to think clearly, pretending not to realize this was the second time sleeping under the same blanket as Nicholas.
However, Nicholas held him back so he didn't move. I don't know, Alesya couldn't keep quiet with Nicholas' skin touching each other.
"Wait, let me sit down first." Nicholas quickly pulled away. Sitting cross-legged, his hands pressed against his younger brother who also stood up.
"I'll go to the bathroom first." Alesya jumped out of bed. Avoiding Nicholas who sat cross-legged on the bed.
"Uh, Al!" Before Alesya had time to get off, Nicholas followed. Cover Alesya with a blanket. “There is CCTV. Put on the clothes first."
“Ah, yes,” grinned. Alesya showed off her row of teeth.
As the long-sleeved shirt enveloped Alesya's plain body, Nicholas returned to his original spot. He no longer looked in Alesya's direction but at the wardrobe's mirror. Nicholas fell silent.
Seeing his current condition, he was stunned as well, considering that they had spent two nights sleeping together. Luckily, Nicholas was still able to maintain his sanity.
"Whose phone is this?" Nicholas murmured as he reached for the phone on the bedside table. He furrowed his brows. He had just discovered the phone, and it definitely wasn't his.
"Alesya?" Nicholas glanced at the closed bathroom door, seemingly asking Alesya whose phone he had found.
Inspecting the phone, Nicholas pressed the power button, but unfortunately, the phone wouldn't turn on. He tried connecting it to his charger.
Nicholas pressed his lips together when his guess was confirmed; the phone he found had run out of battery. Once it reached two percent, he attempted to turn it on.
"It's Alesya's phone," Nicholas said, swiping the screen that displayed a photo of Alesya with her parents. Beautiful. That's what Nicholas thought silently.
Even though Alesya's phone wasn't locked, Nicholas had no intention of snooping through it. He knew that a phone was the most private space for most people.
"Can you charge my phone, Nik?" Alesya looked at her phone and then at Nicholas alternately.
"Sure, want me to check whose phone it is? How did it end up in this room all of a sudden?"
"Oh," Alesya handed the towel to Nicholas. "It's useless anyway. You can charge it. I have a monthly internet plan at home, so if I'm away from home, no one can contact me."
Nicholas accepted the towel from Alesya, wrapped it around his waist, and finally got up. "There's also one here. Should I connect it?"
"It's okay?"
"Of course. Who's stopping you? I pay for it, and it's my house, not yours."
"Sure." Alesya took her phone and handed it to Nicholas. He immediately entered eight digits and letters as the password.
"Many people are trying to contact you!" Nicholas raised his eyebrow. "Especially from 'Chatty Fish,' who's that?" He handed her phone back to Alesya.
"Chatty Fish? Oh, that's my friend," Alesya rubbed her neck. "I'll contact her later. Oh, never mind, later." She placed her phone back on the nightstand.
"Why?"
"It's nothing. I want to cook something for you."
"No need, there's a housemaid downstairs who will prepare it. You don't have to bother, Al."
"It's not a bother. I just want you to get used to having breakfast before going to work. You didn't have breakfast; you left without eating. You might not even have breakfast at the restaurant. Don't try to explain something just to defend yourself. Hurry and shower, I'll wait in the dining room!"
Unable to argue, Nicholas resigned himself to Alesya's scolding. For his safety, Nicholas rushed to shower as Alesya wished.
Meanwhile, Alesya began searching for suitable clothes of Nicholas's to wear because she couldn't enter Bryan's room. She was afraid that the newlyweds were still under the covers, engaged in their honeymoon.
113"Eh, Miss," called a middle-aged woman as she saw Alesya cooking in the kitchen. She hurriedly took over the spatula from Alesya's hand."Let me handle it, Miss. I'm sorry, I got stuck in traffic on the way here.""It's okay, you can go on with your work, and I'll finish this... Or you can have breakfast with me and Nicholas.""But, Miss...""No buts. Oh, by the way, what did you say earlier? You were late because of traffic?" Alesya examined the hands of the housemaid. "Where are you from, anyway? Why did you get stuck in traffic? Were you coming from the market?""No, Miss. I was coming from home. As long as the master and madam aren't home, we're not allowed to stay here.""I see... I thought you were coming from the market, but where are your groceries?" Alesya rubbed her neck. "Well, never mind. You can go ahead with your work, and I'll handle this.""But, Miss...""Or how about this? You can cook something fresh for Bryan and his wife.""Bryan and his wife? Isn't it Miss...?
Part 114Ignoring Bryan, who never took his eyes off the two of them, Nicholas and Alesya walked hand in hand towards the front door. They looked like newlyweds who couldn't bear to be separated.Especially when they reached the front door, Alesya suddenly hugged Nicholas. She didn't want to let go, nor did she want to see him leave."I'll be right back.""But I'll still be alone, Nik.""Um... here's what we'll do. As soon as I return from the venue, I'll come straight here to pick you up. How about that?""I'd like that... but," Alesya bit her lower lip, making Nicholas unable to resist the urge to taste those pink lips."But what?""I can't enter Bryan's room.""Oh, that. I've thought of a way out. A courier will deliver something to you shortly. Get ready, and when you return, I'll pick you up.""Something? What?" Alesya raised her face. Her wide, curly-lashed eyes blinked.Oh my... it made Nicholas really adore this innocent girl."Just wait." Nicholas checked his watch. "I'll go
Part 115However, Alesya hesitated whether to answer it or not. Until she heard a knock on her door. The house assistant handed her the package that had been ransacked, conveying Bryan's message.Alesya just smiled, understanding the position of the woman often called Pipin. She knew that Bryan adored and loved Shabila deeply, so fulfilling her every wish was an obligation.Once Pipin said her goodbyes, Alesya hurriedly checked what Nicholas had left for her. It was a pair of black jeans and a mocha-colored belted top. Simple but perfect, Alesya thought as she put them on.Alesya smiled as she finished tying the belt around her waist. Although there was still no triangular-shaped object, it didn't matter too much because she could cover it with Nicholas's jacket. According to him, he didn't understand the shape and size of Alesya's preference.Rather than wasting time, Nicholas had said, "We'll stop by a store later to buy it. Start packing, and in an hour, I'll pick you up. We'll hav
116"And then?""It's better if you go in. Size 38, no lace or underwire."Nicholas raised an eyebrow."Just say it like that; let them figure it out.""Alright then. I'll buy it.""Yes," Alesya replied briefly. She wanted to see if Nicholas would really buy something so embarrassing if a man requested it.If Nicholas were normal, Alesya was sure he wouldn't be able to do it. But for the sake of his conviction, Nicholas set aside all his embarrassment and entered the store. He made the request as Alesya wanted, his face turning red as the store employees whispered and smiled at his request.Nicholas's embarrassment hadn't disappeared when he returned to the car. Once he got in, Alesya had already taken off her jacket and was ready to remove the belted top as well.As usual, Nicholas was pinned down there, putting on a normal expression so that no one would know what Nicholas really looked like.“Just right.” Alesya commented as soon as the triangular object hugged her two favorite mot
117"Did they say there would be another guest today?" a man greeted as Nicholas entered the restaurant's kitchen. The man appeared exhausted, like someone who hadn't eaten for days."She can't make it," Nicholas replied, putting on his uniform, donning a mask, washing his hands, and starting his work. He tried hard not to think about Alesya, who he considered foolish."Oh, my boss is so enthusiastic about work when she's here," the bespectacled man sarcastically remarked before leaving Nicholas to continue his tasks.Nicholas shrugged, grabbed a knife, and began his duties. Despite being an owner, he still dived into the kitchen to prepare some dishes. He didn't want to stand idly by just because he was a leader."I'll just sell myself!""Go ahead!"The earlier argument echoed."Damn it!" Nicholas cursed, catching the attention of the other chefs when they heard his voice."Why, sir?" one of them approached Nicholas, grabbing a tissue as he noticed blood dripping from Nicholas's hand
118Alesya shifted. "Do not close. I have a husband." Pushing Diki's chest, when the man wanted to hug him."That's good, if you already have a husband... Even if you're pregnant, no one will be angry because they will think that our baby is your husband's child. I'm just here to help so that you will soon be blessed with offspring. It's very good, isn't it, working together with your husband?”"You're crazy!" Alesya struggled. When Diki grabbed both of her wrists. Keep trying to get away from the guy.“I'm not crazy, Al. It's just that I'm crazy about you, but youInstead she married that damn city boy. So darling, there's no harm in me tasting it and helping out."Alesya shook her head. Still struggling, hoping Diki would let him go.However, all of Alesya's efforts were in vain. Instead of letting go, Diki managed to lock Alesya's wrist."Help!! Someone help…”Bugh!! Bugh!!Afraid that someone would hear Alesya's screams, Diki hit Alesya on the back of the neck. Twice until Alesya
119As Nicholas entered the village road, he let out a long sigh. He received a text message from Bryan, which he initially found annoying. However, he drove faster along the desolate village road after reading Bryan's message."Pick up Alesya at her house. Don't ask too many questions. If you want to know what happened to her, wait until she regains consciousness."Nicholas tightly gripped the steering wheel. He stepped on the gas as hard as he could, ignoring the rough road full of rocks. For him, reaching Alesya quickly was more important."Where is she?"Nicholas restrained Bryan, who had just come out of Alesya's house with many documents in his arms."Inside," Bryan responded nonchalantly, walking away before any suspicion could arise about what he and their father were doing there. He didn't wait for anything, let alone bid farewell to Nicholas; Bryan went home first.Before Bryan hit the gas, he briefly considered whether to wait for Alesya or not. His sense of humanity was sl
120Very slowly, Nicholas released Alesya's grip. Fix the blanket, before leaving. He glanced at the clock hanging on the wall, it was past midnight. No wonder Nicholas' waist felt stiff and numb.“Diki… who is he?” Nicholas muttered. Her brain was thinking, guessing who Alesya said Diki was."Later." Nicholas shook his head. Wanting to focus on Diki in the middle of the night is certainly useless. It's better to finish it tomorrow morning.Rather than taking care of Diki, whose name could be shared by many people, Nicholas would be better off checking the kitchen. Looking for food ingredients to process. I'm afraid that soon Alesya will wake up and be hungry.Alesya blinked. His eyes still sting, his body hurts when he moves. However, he still tried to sit up. Remembering what happened to him, he arrived at the guest room in his own house.Alesya sighed. Rubbing his face roughly, he imagined Diki's passionate gaze who wanted to take his purity. He couldn't believe that the man could
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