That night, they left the mansion, just the two of them. No one opened their voices other than Bastian, who was focused on driving his car. Renata stares out the car window. Who knows where Bastian will take her this time? Renata can only obey him without rebelling.Not long after, Bastian entered the yard of a simple house. He asked Renata to get off and carry her bag. Renata also got out of the car and carried her bag in the back seat. She walked after Bastian, who entered the modest house."You have come," said a man who was none other than Lucas."Yes," Bastian replied. "Come on in."Renata complied and entered the house. Before entering, Bastian's sharp eyes combed the area, fearing that someone was following him. Once he felt safe, he moved to enter the house."Come into the room," Bastian said, ushering Renata into a simple room. "You will stay here for a while.""Why?" asked Renata."Just obey what I say. And don't try to escape from here!" said Bastian. "I'll kill you this ti
Renata was in a dark room. She walked through the room looking for a way out, but she never found it. Until she felt the floor become wet, Renata lowered her head, and she saw the figure of a corpse covered in a lot of blood."Ah!" cried Renata, waking up from her sleep. Sweat had flooded her whole body."What's wrong?" asked someone who entered Renata's room. That figure was Bastian."I... I-" Renata's breath caught, her chest rising and falling. "I'm scared," she squeaked.Bastian walked over to Renata and sat on the side of her bed. "Drink up," he said, handing her a glass of water that had been sitting on the nightstand.Renata accepted it and gulped it down. "Calm down; everything is fine." Bastian wiped the sweat from Renata's forehead."I told you, I killed Charlos. Not you," Bastian said.Renata sighed as she rubbed her face furiously. "Then why did you come yesterday with a gunshot wound? What happened? And why do I have to hide here?" asked Renata."It's nothing important. T
Renata took a walk out of the house. She saw Subhan gardening, pulling grass, and tidying up his plants. The large plot of land was managed by Subhan alone. There were many types of plants and vegetables planted there."What? Can I help?" asked Renata, making Subhan and Lucas look at her."It's cold here; you should stay inside," said Lucas."I've been inside since morning. I'm bored too," said Renata."I can help with small things," Renata added when the two men didn't respond and just looked at each other."Well, you can help us water the plants," said Subhan.Subhan gave Renata directions on how to water quickly with the water faucet."Already?""Already, like this, it's easy," said Renata with a bright smile. She directed the tap in another direction and made the loose soil wet.Occasionally they discussed the chickens fighting over food with the pigeons, with the cat being the mediator. Renata laughed at the cuteness.Bastian had just opened the door connecting the kitchen to the
That afternoon, Bastian left again, leaving her alone there. Renata walked to the backyard and saw Subhan removing the nuts from their shells. She walked over to Subhan and sat in front of him."I'll help," Renata said."Your hands will get dirty, son."Renata smiled a little. "No problem, instead of me just daydreaming," Renata replied, making Subhan smile."Where is Mr. Lucas? He hasn't been seen since earlier," Renata asked after a few moments of silence."He went to the market to sell the harvest here," said Subhan."Why don't you sell it directly? The rent at the market isn't that expensive, is it?" asked Renata."I'm not very good at trading. I'm better at gardening, planting, and harvesting plants and vegetables."Renata nodded her head. "Before winter really comes, I harvest everything because when winter comes, I can't plant anything," Subhan said.Renata gave him a small smile of understanding. "Umm, Mr. Subhan-""Call me Uncle," said Subhan. "No need to be shy, son."Renata
Finally, Bastian chose to pull the car over and ask one of the houses there if there was a place to stay around here.Bastian got out of the car and saw that the snow was so thick that it filled the streets. Bastian was quite careful, stepping towards a simple house with bright lights. When he reached the door, he pressed the small bell attached to the door. Soon someone opened the door, revealing a beautiful young girl with snow-white skin."Can I help you?" the girl asked, looking at Bastian with some confusion."I'm a traveler, and I'm looking for an inn. Is there an inn around here?" asked Bastian, looking cold."Incidentally, there is no inn here. There is an inn, but it is very far away. Maybe 5 kilometers away," said the woman."Who came, Isabell?" asked a middle-aged woman in a thick coat."There is a traveler looking for lodging; he seems to be very cold," said the woman."Then let her in," said the old woman.The woman named Isabell made room for Bastian to enter."Thank you
Bastian arrived at the village, a rural area that was not so populated. The surrounding area had been rained down with snow, and the area was very cold. The surroundings were full of snowy mountains and hills."Damn! I didn't bring a double coat," Bastian complained as his hands began to freeze. Bastian turned on the heater in the car, but it wasn't enough.Finally, Bastian chose to pull the car over and ask one of the houses there if there was a place to stay around here.Bastian got out of the car and saw that the snow was so thick that it filled the streets. Bastian was quite careful, stepping towards a simple house with bright lights. When he reached the door, he pressed the small bell attached to the door. Soon someone opened the door, revealing a beautiful young girl with snow-white skin."Can I help you?" the girl asked, looking at Bastian with some confusion."I'm a traveler, and I'm looking for an inn. Is there an inn around here?" asked Bastian, looking cold."Incidentally,
"Shitt!"Bastian rushed over to Sugi, who was gasping with pain and tightness in his chest."Tell me who your leader is. 20 years ago, you slaughtered the Scott family; who gave the order?" Bastian asked, and Sugi didn't answer him at all, other than grimacing in pain and gasping for breath.Bastian pressed on Sugi's gunshot wound to prevent more blood from seeping out.It turned out that he lost the start to the person who gave the order. Bastian was really feeling frustrated at the moment."You're a murderer!" screamed Andrew and Sugi's family out of the house."I didn't shoot him," Bastian replied."Lies! It was clearly you who chased him and shot him. Hurry up and report him to the village chief."Bastian didn't want to complicate things further. Bastian brushed Andrew's hand off and fled when he pulled his arm."Go after that murderer! He killed my father!"The villagers came out of their houses and chased after Bastian, who was now in his car. Without further ado, the man immedi
"So what's your decision now?" asked Lucas."I'm going back to the mansion with Renata tomorrow. Julian will be suspicious if I disappear from the mansion for a long time with Renata," said Bastian."You have to be careful with Jacob," Lucas said, which Bastian nodded at."I will still need your help to find information and protect Renata," said Bastian."Have you fallen in love with her?" asked Lucas, making Bastian flinch at Lucas' question."Me? No," Bastian replied a little nervously."Really? You're not like Bastian usually," said Vincent, who is Bastian's best friend."That's how I usually am; I haven't changed," Bastian sighed. "I just don't want to kill or hurt the wrong people. My instincts strictly forbid it," said Bastian."Are you sure that's all you're protecting her for?" asked Lucas."Yes. Not to mention the reason. I can't possibly like her," said Bastian with a small chuckle."It doesn't matter if you like her. Revenge that turns into love," chuckled Lucas."Right. Wh
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