Bastian arrived at his mansion and saw Renata sitting by the pool with her feet in the pool."What are you doing? It's cold," Bastian exclaimed, making Renata turn to him."Ah this-"Bastian immediately took Renata into his arms and brought her into their room. Bastian immediately brought a towel and wiped Renata's legs."Are you a mermaid? Look at your feet, so wrinkled and cold. It's already winter; you could catch a cold," Bastian said."I like it when it's freezing; it makes me numb and not feel anything anymore," Renata replied, making Bastian look at the woman in front of him, who was smiling a little.Bastian understood that there was too much pain and loneliness that the girl in front of him was holding back."Want to go out?" Bastian asked."Out? Where?""Anywhere, as you wish, you must feel bored at home all the time," Bastian said."I'm not in the mood to go out. About my father?""I just saw him," Bastian replied."Eh? How is he?""He's fine," Bastian replied. "He said not
Bastian was already dressed in his shirt and jeans. She walked out of the room and walked down the steps. At the dining table, Renata had just come out of the kitchen with two cups of coffee. After the date-night incident, Bastian and Renata's relationship had improved considerably. There was no more awkwardness and coldness. Renata also became more relaxed at the mansion."Coffee for you," Renata said, placing the cups she had brought in front of Bastian, who was already sitting in his chair."Thank you. Did you have breakfast?" Bastian asked."Not yet."Bastian said, "Then let's have breakfast together," and Renata nodded.They both enjoyed their breakfast. Bastian doesn't really like heavy breakfasts. He saw Renata enjoying a breakfast of fried rice."Did you make the fried rice yourself?" Bastian asked."Yes. Because Auntie can't cook it. I made it myself, my breakfast staple," said Renata."I'm curious about your cooking," said Bastian, making Renata frown."Does that mean you wa
Renata sat on the waiting chair near the receptionist desk, right by the emergency room door, swinging her legs. She was still waiting for Bastian, who was still handling his patients. Renata looked around, and quite a lot of patients came from various ages. Renata could guess that there were already several specialists in this clinic. If the doctor's internship didn't fail, maybe Renata could already be a doctor and just continue studying to get a specialist's glass. Renata had wanted to become a surgeon like Bastian."Rena," the call woke up her reverie. Renata turned her head toward Bastian."What's wrong?" asked Renata, looking at Bastian, who was standing next to her."Can you help me in the operating room? Usually I don't need an assistant, but this time the case is quite heavy, and I need an assistant," said Bastian, making Renata so shocked that she stood up from her seat."Me? But I-""You still remember what I explained, don't you?""That's-. Yes, but I haven't gotten the do
Bastian brought two cups of coffee and walked over to Renata, who was sitting in the front area of the small hospital. She was still wearing her operating clothes. After the operation was over, Renata immediately walked away, leaving Bastian, who was talking to the patient's family."Staying outside in clothes like that, isn't it cold?" asked Bastian, making Renata turn her head to the source of the voice. She quickly turned her face away and bowed her head."Coffee for you, to warm your hands," said Bastian, handing Renata a cup of coffee. Renata accepted it.Bastian followed Renata, leaning his hips on the dividing wall behind her, which was only as far as his stomach. One hand held the coffee, and the other he put in his pants pocket."It turns out that helping someone's life is not as easy as you think," said Renata, looking at the coffee in the cup in her hand.Renata turned to look at the person who was rubbing her head and saw that it was none other than Bastian. Their eyes wer
Fallon had just arrived at Julian's mansion early in the morning. He injected something into Angela's body. It was a drug to speed up the patient's consciousness. Maybe if Angela could regain consciousness faster, Fallon wouldn't have canceled the program, and she was afraid of Julian.After injecting the drug into Angela, Fallon now took a seat on her throne in the same room as Angela. Fallon desperately hoped that the drug would take effect and that Angela would wake up soon. Fallon was afraid that something would happen to her granddaughter, and she didn't want to be killed by Julian, who was just as creepy as the man who claimed to be Mr. X.A knock on the door snapped Fallon out of her reverie."Oh, Mr. Cristian. How may I help you?" Fallon quickly got up from her seat and walked after Cristian, who walked over to the gurney where Angela was sleeping."How is she?" asked Cristian."Still no change, sir. It looks like Mrs. Angela will be in a coma for the next few days," Fallon sa
"What made you laugh earlier?" asked Bastian when Clairy had gone home. Bastian was in the room where Renata was and sat on the bed."Why is that?""Ever since you were at the dinner table, you've been holding back your laughter. What's so funny?" Bastian asked."Just laughing at the strange bride-to-be," said Renata."Weird?""Yes. Back when my brother was getting married, he and his partner always looked as intimate and sticky as envelopes and stamps. You guys are the only couple who look like enemies," Renata chuckled.Bastian walked over to Renata and climbed onto the bed where Renata was."Isn't my partner you?" Bastian whispered, leaning towards Renata, and the distance between them was so close."Wh-what? We are enemies," Renata answered quickly."That's right. The enemy of your enemy is your friend," Bastian whispered, immediately crushing Renata's lips.There was no resistance from Renata; for some reason, she always obeyed like a buffalo with a nose. Renata's hands rose up a
Renata had just finished bathing; she walked down the steps and took a seat at the dining table for breakfast.Renata enjoyed her breakfast a little unappetizingly. She wondered where Bastian had gone this weekend. And it had been a while since she had heard from her father."Is Dad okay?" muttered Renata.Renata looked at her cell phone. Actually, she wanted to call her family, but she was afraid that an incident like Leo's would happen again. Renata had to hold back and wait for Bastian to keep his promise.After finishing the breakfast that she had overslept because she had slept back, Renata walked towards the sofa in the quiet room. But for some reason, her head felt very heavy. Her body swayed until she had to hold on to the head of the sofa. But it became unbearable until her body collapsed to the floor, unconscious.Seeing that Renata was unconscious, the aunt who used to cook there contacted someone."Hello, Miss Clairy. I have followed your orders. And now madam is unconscio
Renata and Bastian attend Subhan's funeral with Lucas and Vincent. Lucas also appeared to have a wound on his head. Last night, some people broke into Subhan and Lucas' house while they were asleep. Lucas tried to fight them off by himself, but his strength was no match for the attackers and the almost 20 people who came.Lucas received a blow to his head that knocked him unconscious. And when he woke up, Subhan was already in the same condition as in the photo.The funeral was held near the graves of his wife, his son-in-law, and his grandson. No one spoke; everyone was silent, staring at the grave with Subhan's name written on it."I have to go," Bastian said. "Rena, while you go with Lucas and Vincent back to their residence,""Bas, don't," prevented Lucas."I can't take it anymore. This has gone too far!" said Bastian emphatically, his eyes burning with anger."Bas, they can't be confronted directly. The strategy we've prepared will be useless." This time, it was Vincent who said
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