"Adine!" Dominic's jerking voice immediately woke her up.Adine blinked her eyes. It was all in her imagination.She gasped for breath, trying to regulate it slowly. She looked up at Dominic, who was frowning deeply, looking astonished."Are you sick?" Dominik's voice rang out for the second time."No, I'm fine," Adine replied as she cast her gaze around.As it turned out, she was still lying under the confines of Dominik's burly body, wrapped in a black shirt."I'm sorry if I startled you." Dominik got up from on top of Adine's body.He walked over to the small table in the corner opposite the pool table. He poured a pitcher of water into a clear glass.Adine began to rise from her position, wondering if he had said what he meant. But her imagination got the better of her."Drink up."Dominik handed her a clear glass filled with water that looked refreshing.Adine immediately accepted and drained the glass. She did not realize Dominik was looking at her with a smile in just one gulp.
"Weren't you the one who bumped into me at the café?" the man said, pointing at Adine's face.Adine immediately remembered the man with a Latin face and exotic skin who was only wrapped in a short-sleeved press body T-shirt."Ohh...yes, I remember," Adine replied with a wide smile that revealed her beautiful dimples."It turns out that the world feels small around us," the man said with a smile. "You must not have read the business card I gave you."Adine recalled that after receiving the card from the man, she had immediately put it in her clutch without remembering it."I'm sorry, I forgot," Adine said with a regretful look."It's okay, forget it," the man said. "Me, Leo. What's your name?"The man extended his hand as an invitation to shake hands. Adine was still staring at him and felt anxious about Dominik's whereabouts.Slowly, Adine reached for Leo's hand; the tiny hand was immediately grasped tightly. Feeling uncomfortable, Ara immediately withdrew her hand."I don't know your
"Your visit is a great honor for me," said Helen as she walked towards the back rooftop of her spacious house."I'm honored to be your guest, Helen," Adine replied, walking side by side with Helen.Helen stopped her steps, looking at Adine with her sweetest smile."You're so sweet, darling," Helen complimented as she touched Adine's pointed chin. The woman with the chin only smiled.Dominik, who was behind the two women of different ages, was silent. This time, he seemed to be just a bodyguard for Helen and Adine.Adine was impressed by the design of the rooftop in Helen's luxurious house. It was beautiful and looked green with artificial grass.Helen led her to sit on a garden chair with a classic and elegant design."It's so cool here." Adine breathed in the night air on the third floor of Helen's house in the brass area."Ask Dominik to buy us a house here so we can be neighbors," Helen said, glancing at Dominik.Adine just smiled wryly. She began thinking Dominik was overreacting
"Adine, your cell phone is ringing!" Dominik's neat figure looked into the room. He tied his tie to his neck.Meanwhile, the owner of the smart flat object was still enjoying his company with his comfortable bed.Dominik snorted in annoyance; he walked closer to the bed. The cell phone ringing stopped, and I was probably tired of waiting for the owner not to pick up the call immediately."I didn't have the heart to wake you up," Dominik muttered softly at the edge of the bed.He found Adine's beautiful face even though she was fast asleep. Dominik smiled as he watched her fall asleep while embracing the bolster. Her sexy calves were exposed on the surface of the bolster.Dominik moved his hand, his fingers landing right on the red cheek of Adine, who was so comfortable with the bolster."You are my healer; don't ever leave me," Dominik murmured.Adine gasped and reflexively opened her eyes."You're finally awake, too," chirped Dominik."What time is it?" Adine scrambled up from her ly
"Insolent! Stay out of my business!" Rico got up from his position on the ground.His fist flew up and almost touched the man's face, but the man blocked Fadli's fist swiftly and swiftly."She won't touch you! Don't push her!" the man exclaimed."Nonsense!" Rico almost kicked the man if he didn't get in the way.Rico fell back to the ground. His face met the asphalt near the parking lot."Stop it!" Adine shouted."Leo, enough! Don't you go on!" Adine shouted back."A man like this deserves a beating! Can't respect a woman!""I beg you, don't continue if you don't want to deal with people like him," said Adine as she pulled Leo's burly arm.Rico got up with a crumpled face. He was battered from being repeatedly knocked down by Leo,"Watch out, wait for my revenge!" Rico wiped the tip of his bloodied lips."And you, Adine, I'll keep looking for you!" Rico threatened."Go away, you loser!" Leo stared intently at Rico, who was half running away from Leo.After Rico disappeared, Leo looked
"Buluk lion?" Adine innocently recited the nickname Dominik had given Leo."I dislike it the most when he looks at you!" Dominik said in a half-raised tone.Adine tried to cover her nervousness, but arguing with the man would have been pointless. It was better to keep quiet and break the slightly tense atmosphere.Adine sighed softly, hoping her mood would get better. She smiled as sweetly as she could."Forget about Leo...""Rotten lion!" Cut Dominik off quickly."Yeah, whatever you want to call it," Adine replied, scratching her non-itchy head."Go home! And don't come out again before I come to the apartment," Dominik ordered noiselessly."I have an appointment with Monica. Wouldn't it be bad to cancel?" Adine began to sulk at Dominik."You can meet me at the cafeteria," Dominik replied.Adine relented again; after all, it was a good idea, as suggested by Dominik. Besides saving time, she was also still within Dominik's reach."I obey," Adine said, which immediately made Dominik sm
Adine's face wrinkled in surprise. Not everyone knew the cell phone number she now had, except for a few people."Why don't you pick up?" Monica asked in surprise."There's no name on it," Adine whispered. "You know yourself; no one knows my number but a few people.""If you don't pick it up, you won't know, Adine!" Monica looked furious with her best friend.The beautiful woman with chubby cheeks didn't say much; she grabbed Adine's cell phone and swiped the green button with the cell phone logo."Yes, who?" Monica asked without preamble; Adine just stared furiously.["Adine? Is this you? Why is your voice different?"]Monica moved the cell phone away from her ear. She looked at her best friend while muttering softly."Who?" Adine frowned in surprise.Monica answered, and she immediately handed the cell phone to its owner. Adine accepted it quickly."Sorry, who?" asked Adine.["Adine?"]Adine was surprised by the female voice on the other side. Only Monica, a female friend, knew her
"Where's Adine!" the figure suddenly approached Monica with a fierce look."Stay away from her! Adine is happy with her life now!" Monica argued."What's so hard for you to answer!" The man bullied Monica.She was not deterred; she would never let him hurt her best friend again."Go away, Rico!" Monica ignored him, turning back to the gate."Quickly tell me where Adine is now!" Rico pulled roughly on Monica's wrist."Damn you!" Monica jerked Rico's hand around."She must work in the same building as you!" Rico still urged Monica to talk.The woman, with her chubby cheeks, began to stiffen. It wouldn't be okay if Rico guessed it like that the few times they met in Dominik's building."Help! There's a criminal!" Monica shouted hysterically to attract the attention of the neighbors in the complex."Shut up!" snapped Rico.Some of the neighbors started streaming out when they heard Monica's voice."I'll find Adine and take her!" Rico hurriedly ran to his car."You'll never get near Adine
That night, Dominik decided to stay at the villa. Accompany Adine and order Arion and Richie to return to the capital and will pick up Dominik the next day. However, Adine said firmly if Adine wanted to stay at the villa during her pregnancy. Dominik forbade her, however, as Mr. Michael, accompanied by Mrs. Nita, had to go to Singapore for treatment. “We will get married again. Pledge before God and accompany father to Singapore,” Dominik said convincingly. Adine looked at Dominik with a shady look in her eyes. “Dominik, I understand your concern. But believe me, I'll be fine in this villa. I want to enjoy my pregnancy in a quiet and peaceful place.”Dominik let out a long sigh. “But Adine, your father has to undergo intensive care in Singapore. What if something goes wrong when I'm not by your side?”“You don't have to worry, Dominik. Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Melati will accompany and take care of me while you're away,” Adine said reassuringly.Dominik looked doubtful for a moment, but
Adine was busy preparing the porridge that he would give to his father, while Mrs. Nita was almost finished with all the menus for breakfast that morning. Vegetable beef soup, grilled chicken and potato cakes were the side dishes they would eat that morning. Tofu tempeh bacem was also part of their menu.“Bu Nita, the smell of her cooking makes me hungry,” Adine said as she mixed the chicken porridge.Mrs. Nita smiled as she poured all the dishes into plates and bowls. “We'll have breakfast soon, Miss,” she said.“Daddy's porridge is done. I'll help you prepare the food,” Adine replied.Adine quickly brought the vegetable bowl and a plate of potato cakes to the dining table. All the food was ready. Adine then stepped into her father's room to help him get ready for breakfast.While Mrs. Nita was still struggling with some kitchen utensils, she heard the bell ring. She stopped washing the utensils, washed her hands, wiped them on her apron, and then quickly took it off. She walked qui
Traveling for almost two hours, the car Richie was driving arrived in Lembang when the sky was already dark. Although the city lights would never go out at night, it was impossible to reach the villa Adine was staying at that night because the road was dark and surrounded by tea gardens on the slopes of the mountains.“Sir, it would be very risky if we continue our journey tonight. Perhaps, you can stay at the hotel just for tonight. Tomorrow morning we will continue our journey,” suggested Richie who was still circling the city streets.Dominik still looked silent and didn't say anything. His head was still filled with considerations. A moment later, he nodded and accepted Richie's suggestion. “Find a hotel nearby,” he told Richie.The man who was still focused on driving nodded and started looking for one of the inns that they would use to rest for a few hours. After a few minutes, Richie found a hotel that looked comfortable and safe. They immediately pulled up in front of the h
The sky was already dark. Dominik seemed reluctant to move from his black chair in the study. His expression was completely glum. He clutched his smart flat object tightly and stared at it as if he was afraid it would disappear. He didn't even hear the creak of the door opening, his only focus was on the phone screen.“Sir,” Arion called, which didn't take Dominik's gaze off the screen. Arion, the personal assistant, continued to step closer to Dominik who looked completely disoriented.“Mr. Dominik, it's getting late. Aren't you going home and resting?” repeated Arion, which still made Dominik flinch.Dominik let out a long sigh, his voice sounding weak and full of despair. “If I go home, Adine's face will always decorate my head. I can't live without her, Arion. Please, tell Richie to find her soon. She's pregnant with my child. That's what made him leave for fear that I wouldn't accept my future child.”Arion looked at Dominik with concern, understanding how deeply his boss felt.
Dominik hurriedly called Richie to pick her up, and also interrogated the man who had driven Adine back to the penthouse. “Ckck...where's Adine?” muttered Dominik who was sitting next to Richie. The man who was driving beside Dominik gave him a glance, revealing the panicked face of the young master. “Richie, why didn't Adine answer my call earlier. Are you sure you drove Adine to the apartment?” he asked the Richie beside him who was turning the wheel. “I dropped her off in front of the lobby and she walked quickly into the lobby,” Richie replied. Dominik who was listening breathed a sigh of relief, but the look of panic was still on his face.Richie remained focused on the road, but his answer clearly gave Dominik some peace of mind. “But I didn't see Madame go upstairs, young sir. I believe she went into the lobby, but after that I can't be sure,” Richie added, his voice sounding cautious.Dominik squeezed his cell phone, anxiety taking over his mind. “Try calling again. Maybe
Upon arrival at the penthouse, Adine was pacing back and forth on the terrace. Right on the top floor of one of the high-rise buildings in the city of Jakarta. The weather that was not too hot blew a gentle breeze right in the woman's face. Her face looked confused, she didn't know how to tell Dominik that she was pregnant with his child. “I have to go,” she muttered. “He'll be furious if he finds out I'm carrying his flesh and blood.” Adine's tears suddenly fell unbidden, imagining if Dominik would force her to abort the seed that had grown in her womb. Adine shook her head vigorously trying to dismiss all her bad thoughts. “No! I must act immediately.” She ran to the small table there and grabbed her cell phone. Her hands were shaking as she scrolled through the phone. As the dial tone began to sound, Adine was filled with worry. Her only thought was to protect the baby in her womb. Three times the dial tone was heard, the voice of someone on the other side began to sound. [“M
Adine was startled when she heard banging on the door. She was nervous and quickly put away all her test pack results. “Adine, are you okay inside?” Dominik's voice was getting louder. “If you don't answer me, I'll break down this bathroom door!” Adine hurriedly put her test pack into the pocket of her dress carefully so as not to be found by Dominik. The banging sound was getting louder, she was getting more nervous, “Dominik, be quiet! I'm fine!” she replied in the bathroom. But Dominik, a stocky man with short hair and eyes that always seemed to be looking for answers, was not satisfied. “If you don't answer me, I'll break down this bathroom door!” His threat grew more serious, his voice rising, sounding frustrated. With a pounding heart, Adine unlocked the door and opened it slightly so that only her head and some of her shoulders were visible. Through the crack in the door, she saw Dominik standing with both hands clenched at his sides, his face showing a mixture of wo
"I don't know, suddenly my head is spinning."Adine tightly gripped Dominik's hand as he tried to support her. He helped his wife to sit on the sofa."Sir, I will get the wind oil from Belle's place."Dominik nodded, and Arion quickly left his master's study."We need to go to the hospital," Dominik said while rubbing Adine's left hand."There's no need, it might just be exhaustion. It will pass," Adine replied while massaging her temples and closing her eyes."Exhausted? Exhausted because you have to attend to me in bed every night?" asked Dominik with a chuckle."Dominik! That's not funny!" Adine slapped Dominik's arm and glared at him angrily."I'm calling the doctor!" Dominik declared firmly."But I'm fine," Adine protested with a pleading look."No arguing!" Dominik stared at her sternly, stepped towards the desk, and grabbed his phone.Adine just watched him pace back and forth, trying to reach someone on the phone.A serious conversation unfolded between Dominik and the person
“Dominik! I was asking!” Adine looked annoyed as Dominik just smiled lightly while ruffling his hair.“I don't know where your anti-ham pills are,” Dominik finally replied, albeit falsely.“Maybe you ran out and forgot,” Dominik quipped again.“But I'm sure I still have my anti-pregnancy pills,” Adine said as she recalled them.“My safeguards are out, but I don't think there's any need to use them,” said Dominik, which made Adine's eyes round, looking more and more like the eyes of a bambi deer.“But...”“No buts! I think you'd like it better if I didn't wear a harness,” Dominik cut in with a mischievous look at his wife.Adine couldn't interrupt, her body felt weak. Dizziness, that was all she could feel right now.“Dominik, what if there is already something growing in my womb?” asked Adine with a pained face.Dominik looked at Adine with a warm smile. He could see how tense his wife's expression was.“Do you mind keeping my seed there?” asked Dominik, which immediately made Adine c