After the meeting, Bastian saw Renata sleeping on the sofa. Her cell phone was lying on the table, and a box of macarons seemed to be gone.Bastian walked over to Renata's body. He crouched down near Renata's head. He gazed at her innocent, beautiful sleeping face. Looking at Renata at that moment was like looking at a sleeping princess.His hand stretched out to tidy up the hair that fell on Renata's face. For a moment, Bastian's memory traveled to the incident several years ago. Where the accident happened, the attack that left his family dead without a trace Even his five-year-old sister. The pain was still very much in his heart. A pain that continued to gnaw at his heart without being able to heal.Bastian pulled his hand away from Renata's face with a strong fist. His eyes were red with anger. Between the resentment and desire he felt at the moment for the woman in front of him. On the other hand, he always wanted to hurt Renata, make her cry, and make her feel miserable. But on
Renata and Bastian prepared to return to Bastian's mansion. Her work here was done. When he woke up earlier, Bastian did not find Renata sleeping beside him. She is pensive on the sofa, looking out the window.Bastian entered the bathroom and washed his body under the shower. His memory flashes back to the incident last night. He forced Renata to serve him. He had lost control. Previously, he had held back the desire inside him, and he could not unleash it on the other women in the club. Only the image of Renata's face and body filled his head. And knowing Renata is not in the room makes Bastian's anger unbearable. Plus, he also had to see another man touch Renata's hand. For a moment, he lost his mind and committed violence.Bastian closes his eyes, trying to drive away the guilt and images that happened last night. He remembered that it was not a sigh that Renata let out but a cry of pain."Damn it!" An annoyed Bastian punched the wall until his knuckles were bruised and hurt.He fe
Renata was pensive in her room. She remembered the incident earlier, where Bastian killed the four people easily and without guilt. For a moment, Renata recalled the expression on Bastian's face when treating patients and performing surgery on them. Their expressions were much different. Sometimes Renata thinks the Bastian she knows now and then is a different person.Renata sighed deeply. She felt very tired in addition to all her thoughts.Bastian walked into the room with a hard expression on his face."Your parents came looking for you," Bastian said, making Renata startle out of her position."Was that true?""I'll be kind enough to let me meet them. But remember, don't try to cross the line and try to escape. You know what will happen if you break it!" threatened Bastian with emphasis."Tell them that you're happy with this marriage. And you will stay here with your husband! Do you understand, Renata?"Bastian said, and Renata could only nod a little, even though her heart was hu
"Damn it!" he swore, kicking Bastian several meters away as his body hit the side of the table. Bastian couldn't get up because his body was in so much pain. The men walked away, and something fell out of the masked man's clothes. Bastian shuffled towards the fallen thing, and it turned out to be a pin symbolizing the Wiratama family.Vengeance flashed in his jet-black eyes. Seeing the bodies of the people he loved lying stiff with blood flowing Bastian swore in his heart, tears streaming down his cheeks. He swore he would kill the entire family that killed his family. He swore he would make them feel the loss of their loved ones. He swore he would only live to avenge them.Tears fell down his cheeks as Bastian recalled the painful incident. Although 18 years had passed, the pain was still felt and imprinted so deeply in his heart.Bastian closed his eyes and clenched his hands together as tears fell down his cheeks."Who is the real enemy?" muttered Bastian. His jaw hardened, and he
Renata, who was sleeping, was slightly disturbed by the sound of someone growling. She woke up from her sleep and saw Bastian looking restless in his sleep. Sweat flooded all over his body."No, please don't!" he mumbled, sounding heartbreaking.Renata touched Bastian's forehead, which felt hot."I think it's because of the wound," Renata murmured, opening the blanket to reveal Bastian's bloody t-shirt."The wound is bleeding again," Renata muttered, rushing down the bed. She picked up the P3K box and put water in the basin.Renata compressed Bastian's forehead and took off Bastian's clothes. She replaced the bandage that had bled again with a new one. Afterward, Renata helps him put on a new shirt. Bastian did not wake up at all, probably because he was so weak. Afterward, Renata compresses Bastian's forehead with a wet towel. She keeps repeating this over and over again until he is no longer asleep.The sun had already risen overhead, and its light was streaming into the room, causi
Renata and Bastian arrived at the building where the party was being held. There were a lot of guests dressed in fancy clothes and showing off their wealth. And now Bastian is the centre of attention. There was also Julian with Jacob and Tristan. Bastian walked up to them."It turns out you invited her," Jacob said, smiling sarcastically."Why did you bring this woman here?" The audience of Renata could still hear Julian's whisper. "Didn't I tell you, don't let anyone find out about your relationship?""You just calm down; I won't introduce her as my wife," Bastian replied, hearing that somehow Renata's heart ached. If he didn't want to think of her as his wife, then why marry her? Renata turned her face away. She didn't want to get lost in this pain."Mr. Julian, you all came. Thank you," said an old man who approached them along with a young woman who clung to the old man's arm."We are just fulfilling your invitation, Mr. Charlos.""Mr. Sebastian, who is this beautiful woman? Is sh
"Mr. Charlos?" exclaimed Renata, very surprised to see the existence of an old man in front of her."It turns out that even without makeup, you are very beautiful, Miss."Charlos walked up to Renata, who was already on standby, and walked backward."Don't mess with me! Or I'll scream!" said Renata."Ha ha ha... Scream until your voice is hoarse. No one will help you," said Charlos with a disgusting face.Charlos was seen opening the suit he was wearing, then opening his shirt casually, while Renata was still taking a step and looking for something to be his weapon."You know, just for the sake of a tender. Bastian gave you to me; in business, there is no such thing as love. As long as there is money and profit, then that will be prioritised."Hearing Charlos's explanation made Renata's heart very disappointed in Bastian. She thought Bastian was not a person who was crazy about wealth and business, but it turned out to be the same thing. She thought Bastian would not do something so sh
Renata waited for a long time and hid in the bushes until she heard the roar of a car that stopped around the park."Tata" called a man, making Renata feel happy. She came out of hiding and saw Leo standing not far from her position."Leo?" called Renata as she approached Leo."Tata? What happened to you?" Leo was shocked at Renata's current condition. Leo took off his jeans jacket and put it on Renata's shoulder."We need to get out of here now, Leo.""Okay."They both turned around, and Renata jumped in surprise to see someone standing at the garden door with his hands in his pants pockets."Bastian?" muttered Renata in shock."He's that guy?" whispered Leo."Renata moved backwards as Bastian walked towards them."Intending to run away with a mistress, eh?" exclaimed Bastian with a smirk. In the dimness of the garden, Renata could see Bastian's fearsome gaze.Leo brought Renata's body to hide behind his."I'll report you for kidnapping and holding Renata!" threatened Leo, making Bas
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