CHAPTER 11OFFERThere was a sky full of stars. Their light spread and decorated the darkness of the night. The full moon reigned being like the king of the night with its brightest light.Lexi was sitting, he had returned to Jakarta with Arsene that afternoon. Arsene went home, so Lexi did. He went to his apartment to prepare for tomorrow. On Monday, he had to be back to work.Lexi was waiting. He repeatedly looked at the screen of his phone. He was waiting a call from his parents who asked him to go home. Jessica was still in the main house. Unfortunately, he couldn't meet the girl until he was ready to get married.It's not that I don't want to marry Jessica, but there was a sense of trauma and fear inside Lexi. He was very scared. He was afraid that it would happen again. When she saw his late wife, Anita had been lying stiff on the bathroom floor because she scratched her wrist. It was a terrible memory that he couldn't forget."Shit!"Lexi said.Jessica's face, soft fingers
CHAPTER 12 RUN AWAY Jessica decided to go to Chelsea's house. Jessica's two closest friends are Chelsea and Beryl. Because Beryl was in Singapore for her college registration, Jessica chose to go to Chelsea's house. “So, you ran away because you didn't want to marry him?” Chelsea asked after she heard the story from Jessica. She poured a glass of orange juice. She also put ice cubes into it. She made her friend's favorite drink. “No, you know, I still have a lot of desires that I haven't had time to strive for," Jessica looked ahead with a look of despair. “How much money do you need to return that crazy man?!" Chelsea called Lexi with the name that Jessica told her. “So much, I also don't know if I can return it in how long," said Jessica. It was no secret that Chelsea's foster parents were wealthy people, her father worked in a large company. Jessica also knew it. Even until now Mr. Arman, a person who always donated at the Kasih Bunda orphanage. “How much is it?" Chelsea ask
CHAPTER 13IS IT MY FAULT?A black Ferrari car driving at medium speed cut through the city streets. Ronald, the driver was focused on running the car. He didn't care about the conflicts and the cold war going on in the back seat.Jessica clasped her hands. She looked down and didn't dare to look to the right, where Lexi was sitting and stared at her. Sometimes, the girl looked out the glass observing the crowded street."You're wrong to think of Arman as a God who will help you get away from me Jessica," Lexi began the conversation. He stared intently at Jessica. It was just sitting next to him, made him already very desiring.“Since childhood, I considered Mr. Arman a very rich man because he worked in a large company, and now I met the owner of that company," Jessica said flatly. She glanced at him. Although for a moment, her eyes and Lexi's eyes met.“Let's make a deal, Jessica,” Lexi offered, not once he took her eyes off Jessica's face."Make a deal?” this time Jessica dar
CHAPTER 14A RUDE MAN“Mr. Lexi, doesn't that mean you always take what you want towards me? I am also human, even what you have forcibly taken from me is priceless, it cannot be replaced with your one billion!" Jessica answered in between sobs.“What did you say Jessica?" Lexi heard Jessica's answer. He felt guilty, slowly his lust disappeared.“I told you, sir, it can't be replaced with anything!" Jessica took her head up as if against Lexi who had always humiliated her.Lexi grabbed Jessica's arm, pulling it roughly, to very close. "Listen to me, I will never let you go. To the end of the world or to hell, I assure you. I'll get you again Jessica! You're mine!” Lexi firmly gripped Jessica's arm stronger than ever.“Oh, it hurts!" Jessica screamed. "Please let go," Jessica whispered, trying to get out of Lexi's hand.Seeing Jessica in pain, Lexi immediately let his hands go off from Jessica.Jessica gently rubbed Lexi's finger marks, trying to ease the pain.She looked to th
CHAPTER 15RECONCILE?Lexi slowly opened his eyes. He saw the two people standing next to him. Arsene and Jessica. Then his eyes closed again."Miss, I'll call the nurse first”" Arsene said, hurriedly leaving Lexi's room and calling the nurse."Jessica, are you hurt?” Lexi asked after he could remember the incident a few hours ago.“No sir, the injured one is Sir, not me!" Jessica lowered her head.“You fool, I don't want you to do such a silly thing again Jess. You got it?" Lexi firmed, although his voice is low and still weak due to the loss of a lot of blood.Jessica was silent this time. She cursed in her heart. 'Yes, I am fool, Mr. Lexi Ricardo. I was stupid for worrying about you. Look at it now! I just realized you've been treating me like a stupid. Not only crazy, but also you're rude and greedy! You are arrogant!’"I'm sorry sir, I'll never do that again, and I'm sorry too, you got hurt because of ....," Jessica stopped, what came out of her mouth was contradiction with her
CHAPTER 16SELFISHAt noon after finishing work and meeting with an investor from Singapore, Arsene came to the hospital. As his the plan, he would bring Jessica with dr. Sham.The man got out of the elevator and immediately walked to Mr. Lexi's room.(sound of the door opened)Arsene opened the door and looked across the room.“Where is Jessica?” Arsene asked, there was no one there except the boss."Jessica is out, wait a minute. She is buying cold drinks at canteen. Why are you looking for her instead of asking my condition?" Lexi protested.“As planned, I will take Jessica to the doctor Sham, " Arsene said, sitting on the sofa beside Lexi's bed.“Good, I called the doctor Sham. I've asked her to persuade Jessica to help me get rid of the disease," Lexi wanted to recover from his trauma about that night, recover from the disease, then he would open his heart and fall in love again.“Sir, doesn't that mean you are very selfish?" Arsene shook his head. Lexi's decision was biased and
CHAPTER 17MARRIED SOONJessica just finished taking a shower. She wore cute pajamas, then she leaned her head on the wall. She looked towards the wall clock that already showed seven o'clock at night.Jessica's eyes were closed. She was remembering that misfortune has followed her since this morning. Starting from being scolded by the head chef, cause it had been three days she didn't come to work. She was given a warning letter by his manager. Finally, she had to go home from work on foot because she got no money.She didn't know where her phone was. To be honest, she needed that communication device to contact Chelsea, Beryl, and Mrs. Grace. Perhaps, after getting a salary, Jessica would immediately buy it.Jessica got used to it, not having a penny, even before the end of the month. Complaining was useless, she needed learn to bear of her own life.She could have asked Lexi or Mrs. Anna for money. However, Jessica didn't want to lower her self-esteem anymore. Sleeping and eating
CHAPTER 18MARRIAGE CONTRACTKnock…Knock…Knock…Lexi knocked his parents’s bedroom. He knocked hardly. He couldn't wait to tell the good news about Jessica who was ready to marry him."Mom! Dad!” he didn't stop knocking on the door.“Wait a minute," his mom said from inside. Three seconds later, the door opened and his mother stood behind the door. She looked at Lexi questioningly. “What?”"Jessica is willing to marry me, Mom. We have to prepare for the wedding as soon as possible!” Lexi told her."Really?” Mrs. Anna wasn't convinced by her son's words."Right! If you don't believe me, then ask Jessica!” Lexi looked into Jessica's room, then passed to his room.Entering at his room, Lexi ran a little and lied his body on the bed. He smiled to himself as he was feeling so happy. However, he didn't want to admit that his reason for wanting to marry Jessica."Yes, Yes, Yes!" Lexi clenched the fingers of his right hand, feeling so happy.Lexi intended to sleep. He closed his eyes and t
Chapter 235 enOur Baby [ End ]Time spinned very fast.Tonight the sky was so bright. It was very beautiful with the stars that adorned the night.The king of the night did not want to be outdone, still on the throne and the most radiant. Be the center among other light sources.Lexi and Jessica, were in the VVIP room of a hospital in Jakarta. Tomorrow was the day that had been determined to be a caesar surgery and was the birth of the baby in Jessica's womb.Jessica's hands were on the stomach. she was rubbing it slowly, the kick from inside felt stronger. Strangely even though it hurts, Jessica's lips were still smiling. they couldn't wait to meet the baby soon."What are you thinking honey, you look gloomy lately is something bothering you?" Lexi asked while massaging the soles of his wife's feet."Nothing matters honey. I only think about Daniel, because until now Chelsea had not been honest with him. Should I tell Daniel?” she asked her husband's opinion."Yes. You and
Chapter 234 enUnexpected Encounter.The third trial or court decision for the perpetrators of crimes, namely Mr. Hendra. Had confessed to killing Jessica's parents who were the son and son-in-law of Mr. Kim. The trial, which went well, was over.The man was sentenced to life imprisonment.Two members of the Kim family, Mr. Kim and Daniel Kim, witnessed the trial. they were very satisfied with the judge's decision.Yes, twelve years of their struggle to get justice for the two people they cared about the most. their struggle was not in vain.He didn't want to waste time on this opportunity. Mr. Kim invited Daniel and Chelsea to meet.The grandfather had ordered a private room in the Japanese restaurant he chose to be meeting between himself Daniel and Chelsea.Naturally, the grandfather wanted his first grandson to get married quickly. Mr. Kim just wanted to get confirmation when Daniel wanted to propose and got engaged to Chelsea.They arrived at the restaurant Mr. Kim chose
Chapter 233 enYou and I.Not wanting to just admire, Jessica stood between the rocks that were there. She was trying to touch the waterfall from the small river below."That's a really cool waterfall, honey."She slowly climbed down and joined the other visitors there. Submerging half of her body, with Lexi's guard of course."Indeed, the water here is famous for being clear and the waterfall is also very beautiful and cool. So that many tourists from within and outside the country come to this place. Swim. I will take care of you." Lexi was like a tour guide guiding her clients. He certainly wouldn't mind doing that.Maybe this was the last place they visited while in Bogor. Because it's likely that in two days the two of them would return home and return to life as usual.Their traveling in Bogor made Jessica even more convinced that Lexi loved her so much. This cold man really gave his whole heart to live life with Jessica.Lexi learned many things during their time togeth
Chapter 232 enThis world is just for usOn the next day."Honey, where are we going today?" Jessica and Lexi are getting ready to take their romantic journey through the beauty of Bogor to fulfill all existing discourses.Both Lexi and Jessica, they both wore warm clothes. Even though the weather wasn't too extreme, they were on guard considering that the air temperature recently rose and fell unpredictably.“Today we are going to a mountain with a waterfall. The mountain is also much hunted by tourists. I'm sure you'll like it later.” Lexi gave a statement."Isn't that too extreme? I mean... we've never done a hike before and I'm also pregnant” Jessica protested."Take it easy, honey. We're not going to climb it. We're just enjoying the waterfall like I said at the time." Lexi said that softly to his wife.“Well, I'm very interested in visiting it with you, darling. Let's leave immediately. I'm sure the place we are going to visit now will be no less interesting than the zoo
Chapter 231 enOur love.Lexi's best morning version, of course, was greeted with his wife's pillow face. He would happily pinch her cheeks using his thumb and forefinger."Good morning, my angel without wings."Lexi started this morning by kissing Jessica's cheek several times. Jessica, who was still asleep, stretched and slowly opened her eyes. The handsome face she saw for the first time made her feel instantly happy."Good morning too, husband. Sorry I'm a little late. If it's like this, when will I be able to do my duty as a wife?” she whispered.Jessica blinked her eyes a few times. She was still feeling tired because of last night. Even though it was in accordance with the happiness she got while spending time with Lexi.“Don't talk like that. As long as you know, you are free to wake up at any time. Except in this bed." Lexi teased while returning a kiss on his wife's cheek."Ooh, you! After all, I am a wife, I must know what is my duty as a married woman."Jessica wok
230.Just the Two of Us.Jessica continued to gaze at her handsome husband. This wasn't the first time they were enjoying time alone together, but she felt something different. It could be said that she was falling in love with Lexi all over again.He wasn't a naturally romantic man. Sometimes his cold demeanor surfaced. Nevertheless, when he said something sweet, Jessica would instantly be on cloud nine. She was so grateful to have someone like Lexi in her life."Uh... are you awake? Isn't it still too early to leave the bed, dear?" Lexi, who had just woken up, yawned. His voice was hoarse from sleep. Despite being a bit disheveled, Jessica loved looking at Lexi when he just woke up from a deep sleep."I want to see the morning atmosphere here with you, dear. We came all the way to this Villa, so we should enjoy the beauty of this place. While we have some time alone. If we keep staying in the room, I'll be tempted to keep teasing you." Jessica playfully poked her husband's nose."Wa
229."Where are we going?" Jessica asked Lexi, who suddenly wanted to take her somewhere. She wasn't sure where, but one thing was clear: the route they were taking was familiar to her. "So, are we really going to the Villa?" Jessica confirmed."To the place where we first met."Without looking at Jessica , Lexi answered the big question mark that appeared in his wife's mind."Emm... alright. I think from the direction we're going, I know where you're taking me."Gazing at the streets they were passing, Jessica could already guess where they were headed."That villa, right? The place where you first kidnapped me!" Jessica exclaimed quickly, coinciding with Lexi's car entering the Villa area."You're right, dear. For the next week, we'll be staying here. As a gift from me to you, before you give birth to our child.""Really?"Lexi nodded quickly. "Of course. I'll take you to a waterfall quite far from here, but I promise I won't tire you out. We'll also visit the zoo, which isn't far f
228.The following week, without David's knowledge, Jessica asked Chelsea to come back to Jakarta.She didn't want to hear the story from just one side. She needed to hear Chelsea's account in person, not through messages or phone calls, but face-to-face where Chelsea could recount what happened that night.Chelsea, who had returned from Kuala Lumpur, scheduled a Sunday morning to meet Jessica .She was in a taxi and was about to arrive at the Ricardo family's residence.The taxi stopped in front of the gate. Chelsea handed a hundred-thousand rupiah bill to the driver without expecting change. Then, she got out of the car and entered the yard."Hey, Mbak Chelsea. Nona Jessica is waiting for you in the backyard. You can go straight there," Parti said while sweeping around the porch."Yes, I'll head there," Chelsea replied enthusiastically. She started guessing Jessica's reason for requesting a meeting. Could it be that Mr. Kim wanted to expedite her marriage with Daniel? Or was it some
227.For someone like David Kim, it wasn't easy to just forget everything. The guilt towards his brother Daniel and the heartbreak over Chita couldn't simply be pushed aside from his heart and mind.David had just returned from work. He decided to visit his grandfather.He drove his car with full speed, changing his destination. Initially, he planned to return to his apartment, but suddenly he felt the urge to meet and see his grandfather, who chose to stay in Bogor during his time in Indonesia.In 20 minutes, David arrived at his grandfather's residence. He had a reason for coming to the villa.He wanted to talk to his grandfather, to get answers to the questions that haunted his mind and heart.David parked his car in the side garage. He hurriedly got out of the car and greeted his grandfather, who was sitting on the veranda with Mr. Joe."David, did you hear Grandpa's heart? Grandpa wanted to call you to come earlier, but now you're really here," his grandfather greeted with joy u