Tristan sat outside the house. His mind wandered back to when Julian had first brought him to the Sanders house. Then they were sent to a secret island to train themselves. In addition to the many wild animals that roam, there is also a game. No matter how many people enter the game arena, all of them must be killed, and only one person will be adopted as Julian's son, which is the child who survives to the end alone.
Bastian is his senior, who has been adopted as Julian's son at that time. And he was only tasked with observing the island. Bastian assisted Tristan in escaping a pack of wolves when he was on the verge of death, and the man known as the Jaguar quickly killed the wolves. At that time, Bastian gave Tristan a dagger and asked Tristan to make the weapon so he could survive until the end."Don't fight, but try to survive until the end."Those were the words that Bastian said at that time. And Tristan did all the tricks that Bastian gave him until he made itVincent arrived at the place Bastian specified. He ran towards the car that had stopped at the side of the road. How shocked Vincent was to see Bastian unconscious with blood on his body! His face was very pale."Bas?""Vincent," Bastian mumbled, but he had just fallen asleep. "Take me to the clinic, and I have to go to London immediately.""Your condition is far from fine. Let's go to the hospital.""No. The hospital is far from here. Let's go to the clinic," Bastian said, holding back his pain.Vincent followed Bastian's wishes. And he was treated at one of the clinics for two days. Afterward, Bastian forced himself to return to Bern. Then the next day, he continued to go to London even though his body condition was not really healthy.****And now Bastian is in the treatment room at the hospital. After being examined, it turned out that the wound could not be taken lightly. Regan asked the doctor to treat Bastian.Bastian woke up from his s
As the night approached, Renata insisted on sleeping by Bastian's side. Finally, Bastian let her in and fell asleep on his side by leaning against his chest. Bastian's left hand strokes Renata's hair gently. Rena is already asleep there, while Bastian is still awake.Bastian kept looking at the ceiling of the hospital room, remembering many things."Whatever is ahead, I will try to protect you with all my might. I give up my life for you two, my wife and daughter," Bastian murmured with determination as he kissed the top of Renata's head."I'm sorry that this time I can't let you go anymore, Rena."Bastian smiled as Renata slept so soundly that she did not move at all. He recalled Davero's words, which said that Renata also loved him. It turns out that the feeling when reciprocated is very happy; there is no tightness in the heart anymore."Sleep well," Bastian whispered, gently rubbing Renata's head.Slowly, Bastian's eyes began to feel heavy. Slowly, he began to close his eyes by hu
Bastian was in his room with Renata. He received a message from Vincent that there was no movement from Tristan. Bastian hoped that all the preparations for their wedding until the day of the event would be without any interference from Tristan and Livy."Dadi."Bastian turned his head as the slurred voice called out to him.Bastian smiled as he put his cell phone away on the nightstand. Then he walked over to Ariana and crouched down in front of the toddler girl."What baby?""This is for Dadi," said Ariana, handing him a small yellow flower."Thank you very much," said Bastian, accepting the flower from Ariana's cute hand, and suddenly Ariana kissed Bastian's cheek."Oh my God, whose child is this? How flirtatious you are," said Renata, who had just entered the room. She sat down on the rug next to Ariana."This is Mommy's husband; you can't be flirtatious," said Renata, making Ariana chuckle."Dadi hansame (Daddy handsome)," said Ariana, making Bastian laugh."Really?""Yes, Dadi H
Bastian has just finished showering; the sun is already overhead. Renata is still asleep on the bed, her innocent body covered by the blanket. Bastian smiled fondly at Renata. They did it three times, and it drained Renata's energy.A knock on the door was heard. Bastian walked towards the door and saw the waiter delivering breakfast and a glass of milk according to Bastian's previous order. Afterward, the waiter walked away, leaving Bastian behind.Bastian brought the tray of food to the side of the bed and put it on the nightstand. He didn't have the heart to wake Renata up. Finally, he just pecked Renata's forehead and then walked out of the room after combing his hair, which had dried a little.---Bastian walked to the back area of the mansion and saw Regan there, along with Davero. The two dashing men of different ages were playing golf together.Bastian walked over to them.Regan and Davero looked at Bastian, and they just smiled at each other.
Bastian and Renata are enjoying their time together on the balcony of Renata's spacious room, which has a swing bed there. Now they are sleeping on the swing, with Renata resting her body on Bastian's bare chest."Are you happy?" asked Renata."Why do you ask that?" asked Bastian."I'm just curious," said Renata, playing with her index finger on Bastian's chest in an abstract motion."I've never felt this much happiness. With you and Ariana I'm so happy, Rena.""Me too. This heart doesn't feel empty anymore after your arrival. Bas, can you promise me one thing?" asked Renata."Umm, tell me," said Bastian."Can you promise me, under any circumstances? Suppose you have to jump into the abyss. Please don't leave me; I want to always be with you. Including dying with you," said Renata, making Bastian stiffen."Rena, I won't let that happen," said Bastian, making Rena move from her position, and now she sat looking at Bastian."Don't make any
"Bastian?" exclaimed Tristan, quite surprised to see Bastian there. He thought Bastian was at the police station; why is he here now?"Surprised to see me here?" asked Bastian. "You think only you can bribe those stupid detectives?"Tristan realized it must be those stupid detectives who couldn't work."Tristan, what do you really want? Aren't you tired of fighting like this?" asked Bastian, still being gentle with Tristan. After all, the man in front of him was already considered his own brother. They grew up together, fought together, and cared for each other when they were sick."I want to kill and destroy that woman. She made you betray your own family, and now that family is destroyed!""Tristan, it wasn't Renata who did that. It was Daddy who betrayed us. He deceived us all," Bastian explained."Where's the proof that Daddy did it? You put him in jail after you killed Jacob!" raged Tristan. "You took all the Sanders family property; you controlled
"Arghhh!" raged Tristan.He kept remembering Livy's words. He doesn't want to be used anymore. Tristan got up from his sitting position, walked to the door, and pressed the door knob."Damn the lock. He said he wanted to give me a chance, but instead he locked me in here!" Tristan raged.Tristan walked over to the window and opened all the curtains. He tried to open the windows and doors to get to the balcony. And again, it was locked."This is a trap! He locked me in here on purpose!" exclaimed Tristan, feeling very upset.Tristan took out his pintol that was under his clothes. He shot the padlock that locked the window until it broke. He rushed to open the balcony door. He walked to the balcony and saw several of Bastian's men down there patrolling. Tristan crouched down as one of the men looked up. The room Tristan was in was on the fourth floor. There was no way he could just jump down; that would be suicide.Tristan went back into the room and look
Renata blinked her eyes many times. She opened her eyes slowly as the sunlight pierced into her retinas. She moved her head slowly. Rena winced as she felt the pain in her head."Hi, are you awake?" The warm greeting made Renata look to her right side."Hi," Renata replied, smiling sweetly at her husband."How are you feeling? Is something uncomfortable?" Bastian asked."It's—my head feels heavy and my stomach feels sore," Renata replied."The anesthesia hasn't worn off yet. Get some rest," said Bastian, rubbing Renata's head."Anesthesia? What happened to me, Bas?" asked Renata. She had been rushed to the hospital, but on the way, she had lost consciousness and was only now waking up.Bastian took Renata's hand and kissed it. There was a clear glass bias in the jet-black eyes in front of him."I'm sorry," he murmured.Renata's gaze became even more confused when she saw a single tear dripping from Bastian's eye."Wha..what hap
BRITANIA RAYACurrently, Renata is with Bastian's parents. Ari and Zayden were visiting the Gonemanus residence, where Davero and Agneta were also there."Brother Veera!" Ari exclaimed, approaching Javeera, who was peeling grapes. "Why are you peeling the grapes?""I don't like the skin," Javeera replied. "Do you want some?""No, I don't. Ari wants to eat this one; Ari likes the skin," Ari said, taking another fresh grape."Ka... ka... ka..."Zayden ran towards Ariana and Javeera."Zay, don't run; you'll fall again," Ariana shouted."No need to yell; he's already fallen," Javeera chuckled."Huaaa, it hurts!" Zayden cried, holding his knee."That's why, when you talk, listen. You can't run; you like to fall," Ariana grumbled."What makes a beautiful princess grumble?" said Angela, who had just arrived."It's Aunty Zayden; he's naughty," said Ariana."Momy... huaaa... Daddy..."Angela approached the two-year-old. "W
Doctor Elizabeth came out of the operating room making everyone get up from their seats. After six hours, the surgery was finally over."What about Renata?" asked Bastian."Congratulations, the baby was born without missing anything and in good health. For the mother, we still need to observe her for the next few days. We found a wound on her uterus, and that's the cause of the bleeding. It looks like it was a wound caused during her first pregnancy," Elizabeth explained."Thank you doctor."Elizabeth walked away and left them all. Not long after, the gurney that Renata was on was pushed out of the operating room. She was still unconscious with a breathing apparatus attached to her mouth. Blood transfusion was still being done.After taking away the gurney where Renata was, now a small gurney containing a tiny baby who was still red was also pushed out of the room. Everyone surrounded the handsome baby with emotion."Congratulations to you, finally gett
Eight Months Later....Renata and Bastian had just returned from the hospital after seeing Aline and Vincent's baby who gave birth to a son named Zachary Owen Ballard."Aline and Vincent's son is so handsome," said Renata taking a seat on the bed assisted by Bastian. Renata's pregnancy had entered the ninth month and was about to enter the tenth month in the next two weeks."Yes, similar to his father," replied Bastian. "Do you want me to make you a fresh drink?""Umm... that's fine. I'd like a piece of fruit too," Renata said."Okay."Renata closed her eyes by leaning her head against the back of the bed. Her womb was getting bigger, but there was no sign that she would give birth soon.According to the doctor, the baby was healthy. Renata just needed to wait until week 40, and if there were still no contractions. The doctor would take a caesarean section to remove the baby."Mommy..."Renata opened her eyes as Ari's voice was heard ente
"Hello, Rena.""Wow, the newlyweds are back from their honeymoon," Renata exclaimed."It's Ari's birthday soon. We want to join the celebration," said Aline, who was now sitting on the sofa right next to Renata."Umm... by the way, where is Bastian?" asked Vincent."Bastian? In the kitchen," Renata replied, making Aline and Vincent look at each other."In the kitchen, what are you doing?" asked Vincent."Making dessert for me," Renata replied casually."Bastian? Making dessert?" exclaimed a very surprised Vincent."Yes."Soon Bastian appeared there wearing an apron, his face dirty with flour."The dessert is finished, please try it," said Bastian, very satisfied with the result and put it in front of Renata."Wow, it looks delicious," Aline exclaimed."I'll try it," said Renata taking a spoon and tasting it."EMmm too sweet, I don't like it, change," said Renata."Okay," replied Bastian.Vincent followed Bast
As promised, Bastian and Renata are now in a tall, luxurious building where the latest sports cars are sold. In that building, a lot of the latest sports cars are lined up dashingly and luxuriously, making pairs of eyes that see them immediately fascinated and want to buy them."How is it? Have you found the right one?" asked Bastian, who was standing next to Renata."Hmm... which one do you think is better?" Instead of answering, Renata asked back."How about this?" asked Bastian, walking towards the car of his choice."I don't like the color," Renata replied."Okay." Bastian walked back to one of the cars. "How about this? It's violet, like your favorite color. How about it?""I don't like it; it's too long," Renata replied."Are you looking for a mini car like a mini Cooper?" asked Bastian."No, I'm not. I don't really like Mini Cooper," Renata replied.Bastian scanned the whole room. "How about that one?" Bastian pointed at the car on
Renata was already neat in her purple flower-colored dress, matching the dress used by Ari; both dresses they wore on top were Sabrina-shaped. They looked elegant and beautiful. Bastian wore a formal suit with a suit color matching the color of Renata's dress."Are you ready?" asked Bastian, who was answered with a nod of the head by Renata.They went in threes because Maria and Julian had gone there first to accompany Aline.---It didn't take long before they arrived at the venue for Vincent and Aline's wedding, which was a garden party with an outdoor theme.Bastian approached Lucas and Vincent, who were near the altar. Renata herself said goodbye to go see Aline, who was still in the break room."Excuse me!" Renata exclaimed, knocking on the open door."Sister Renata!" Aline was happy to see her sister-in-law."The bride is so beautiful," Renata praised."Ah, brother. I'm so nervous," Aline exclaimed, squeezing her own hand."I d
Two weeks had passed. Sean, Renata, and Ariana had returned from their vacation, exploring some of the famous cities in Switzerland by riding the panoramic train. They were very satisfied playing and exploring the mountains, the sea, and the many places they visited.And they had to return immediately because Aline was told that she was pregnant and that they would soon have a wedding between Aline and Vincent.Today Bastian had to leave because of a sudden job at the hospital and the Sanders company. Although it has been handled by Vincent, Bastian, as the main president, still has to step in. Julian has completely detached himself from the business world that became his obsession in the past. His relationship with Maria has been getting better, and Julian is not wasting the opportunity to always be with the woman he loves. For years, they lived under the same roof but were like strangers. Now they are trying to repair their flawed relationship.Renata had just finis
They were in the car this time, heading to the village of Kantersteg, where the high slide was located. Ariana fell asleep from exhaustion in the back seat.It didn't take long before they arrived at the slide. Bastian parked the car, and they both climbed down with Ari in Bastian's arms.The slide ride is called Toboggan Run. The shape is similar to a rainwater drain from the roof of the house. But it is used to slide from the top of the hill to the bottom.Bastian, Renata, and Ariana sat on a mini train that could only fit one person. Renata sits on the mini-train in front of Bastian. Bastian with Ariana in his arms; all safety is guaranteed, including for toddlers with parental supervision."Ready... go!"Renata was the first to launch, and her scream was heard. Then Bastian and Ari shouted. Miraculously, the toddler wasn't scared at all when the wind blew hard; he was laughing happily and looking ahead, where Renata was just a few meters away from them.
That morning, Renata was in charge of bathing Ariana. Bastian had just opened the door and received breakfast delivered to the room by the resort's maid. The man placed the breakfast tray on the table in front of the television.Bastian went into the room, and he opened the bathroom door. He could only shake his head when he saw Renata and Ariana playing with water and soap as the foam flew into the air from the jacuzzi."Daddyyy..." they both called."Come and play with the water," said Renata."Breakfast is here, my queen and my princes," said Bastian in a soft tone.Bastian took a small shower and splashed water on the two women, making them laugh. Not remaining silent, Renata and Ariana threw the water in the small pool at Bastian with both hands. They teased each other and splashed water and foam. Now Bastian's clothes were the same as Renata's, completely wet. Ari prances around happily. Water is a toddler's favorite playground.After playing with