"Is this the residence, Mr. Dominik?" asked a man wearing a leather jacket.Adine was still stunned; the arrival of one man with two men in brown uniforms and police insignia made her weak."Yes, that's right," Adine replied stammeringly."Adine, who?" Dominik's baritone voice behind Adine made her turn her body quickly.She saw Dominik stepping closer. She knew the police officer would pick her up, but he had already done the math."I'm Dominik," said the handsome man with caramel irises."We're here to pick you up to state the office for the assault on Rico's brother."A man in a black leather jacket reached into his pocket and handed Dominik a white envelope."This is a warrant for your arrest," said the man in the leather jacket.As if Adine's bones were weakening, he wanted to collapse to the floor. What she feared had happened.Dominik took the envelope and skimmed through it."I'll come with you," Dominik said as he returned the arrest warrant.Adine was stunned, unwilling to l
["Didn't mommy say anything? She and Jenni are going to Indonesia in one week."]Dominik's head throbbed instantly. He gently massaged his forehead. His heartbeat seemed to stop beating suddenly.The problem was that Elif Melike was coming with Jennifer. The woman who he feared would be a thorn in Adine's side.[Dominik! Why are you silent? Are you thinking about something?] Helen exclaimed on the other side."Helen, can you prevent them?" Dominik pleaded. "I promised mom to take Adine to Germany immediately."Adine who was beside Dominik heard him. Her heart doubted whether the man's family in Germany would be willing to accept her in the future. But wouldn't their marriage be temporary?There was a heavy sigh from the other side. This was what Helen was worried about, Dominik was going too slowly.["Well, I'll tell your momma you're still on your honeymoon with Adine."]Dominik laughed, he didn't expect Helen to have such a crazy idea."You're always reliable, Helen. Thank you," Dom
"Shit! Why did I have to leave it behind? You forgetful, Adine!"Cursed Dominik who saw the thin square box of the sandwich container.The man snatched the box and carried it out of the car. He hurried back to the building, and his main destination now was on the tenth floor.Meanwhile, Adine, still in front of the sink, felt a movement behind the toilet cubicle wall.It was quiet, still, with only the sound of water flowing from the sink's faucet.Adine's heartbeat was pounding, and her hair stood up like a gust of wind was touching her skin."How desperate!"She muttered when she caught a glimpse of a shadow sneaking behind the wall of one of the cubicles.Adine was still busy washing her hands, taking turns, she intended to buy time for the figure to get bored."You know there's glass, but you still have evil intentions!" She muttered back.Adine hurriedly turned off the sink faucet. Before turning around, she breathed, then let it out softly.Before she could turn around, the figu
"There you are, bitch!"Before she could dodge, the woman dressed in a socialite style with a slightly overweight body pulled Laura's hair."Aaarrggg...let go!" Laura's hand tried to reach the figure who had grabbed her hair.Stinging, pain, and even embarrassment made Laura unable to move. Moreover, the rented neighbors began to scatter outside, not daring to break up.Some young men even picked up their cell phones and recorded what happened to Laura and Melisa."You bitch! Hurry up and return all the things my husband gave you!"The woman's loud voice could be heard quite clearly. Melisa, who was trying to break free from the woman's strong hold, was overwhelmed."If you behave in such a barbaric manner, I will report you to the police!" Melisa shouted out loud.Two women in branded clothes and bags got out of the car of the woman who had beaten Laura.They blocked Melisa and held her hands.The slightly overweight woman began slapping Laura repeatedly in the face. Scream after scr
"You can open it now," Adine said in a cold tone.Melisa looked at Adine with an agitated expression. She could see her hand trembling as she opened the envelope.Perhaps even Melisa's heart was beating wildly at this moment.Laura was equally nervous as she stared blankly at the white envelope.Melisa began to open the sheet of paper, which turned out to be a religious court envelope."No!" Melisa squealed loudly, drawing the attention of the people there."Michael, do you still love me? Is this all because of her!"Melisa never regretted her actions. She pointed at Adine, her gaze flashing with anger."Adine! You're so evil that you want to separate my mama from her husband!" Laura shouted equally loudly.Adine just rolled her eyes lazily while Dominik began to stare in disgust at Laura and Melisa, who didn't know any better."Michael, I'm sure you don't want us to get divorced?" Melisa asked pleadingly.Crocodile tears began to fall down her cheeks. Melisa pleadingly laid her head
"It's alright, Doctor Leo."Adine glanced at her husband, whose face was bright red. It was as if a stream of lava was about to erupt from the mountain's core."Are you really okay, Adine?"Doctor Leo's question made the woman turn her head back towards the source of the voice. Adine, who felt Dominik could barely control her emotions, tried pulling her hand from Doctor Leo's grasp."I'm fine, Doc," Adine said while still trying to pull her hand away."Let me help you clean your wet hands."Leo still insisted on not letting go of her hand. Instead, he pulled on some tissues."You're deaf!"Dominik, in a fit of rage, swatted Doctor Leo's hand away from Adine's roughly.Leo gasped; the slap that felt more like a punch immediately snapped him out of it. He released his grip on Adine's hand reflexively.He looked at Dominik, the man's caramel irises seemingly flashing and emitting a flame of hostility."I'm sorry, I just feel bad for your wife," Leo replied awkwardly."You forget that her
"Shit! Why are those damn cops still chasing!"He was Rico, still hiding behind the wall towards the back hallway. He intended to exit through the morgue hallway to the hospital's back door.He sneaked around while peeking behind the wall. Inspector Gusti and two of his men needed clarification."We're looking over there!" Inspector Gusti ordered as he coded one of his men.As if they knew what their boss meant, the two men in brown uniforms immediately moved out of the way."Fools, you're finally leaving!"Rico staggered to avoid the police pursuit. While sneaking around, he continued towards the hallway leading to the back of the hospital.Past the dark morgue hallway that was filled with the aura of death. Rico stopped momentarily as if something was warning him that his life would not be long."Shit! Why is there such a strange feeling!" Rico cursed silently.Then he continued his steps; a few steps away, he almost found the door leading to the hospital's back.Rico smiled when hi
"Keep going, Adine!"Dominik shouted as motivation for the woman who was beating the heavy bag vigorously.Not only punching, Adine was kicking with all her might in a spinning manner.Dominik even almost staggered when holding the bag that was used as a target."Your progress is amazing," Dominik said.Adine stopped, catching her breath. There was sweat the size of corn kernels on his forehead and face."Of course," Adine said proudly as she lifted her chin."Apparently, you were imagining something bad when you did it," Dominik quipped."Hhhmm...I was imagining a bitch slobbering all over you!" Adine glared at Dominik, while the man just chuckled."Maybe you read too many novels, and that's just fiction," Dominik retorted as he left the bag and grabbed a small white towel hanging from the handle of the treadmill."It's also based on a true story!"Adine pursed her lips forward, folding her arms across her chest. While staring at Dominik who suddenly took off his sports shirt."Oh my
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