CHAPTER 24MISUNDERSTANDING The day before noon, Jessica was sitting on the balcony of her room. She was looking down to the crowded highway from the top of this apartment.It had been a week, Lexi hadn't been home. That morning, at night Jessica carried out sexy tips from her mother. In the morning, Lexi left for work very early and she didn't come home until now.Without any news via message or by phone. Not only that, Lexi had never contacted him until recently. Lexi also didn't send message to any of the maids.Jessica kept guessing what would have made Lexi mad at her."Hello," Lexi's voice was quiet."Hello It's me Jessica,” Jessica said.“Yes, what?" Lexi asked. He said with no expression."I ask permission, Iwant to go out to meet with Chelsea," Jessica asked hopefully. "May I?”"Just tell Chelsea to come to the apartment. I let your friend come but I don't want you to leave the apartment!" Lexi told her.“What if Chelsea don't want to?” Jessica at least wanted to feel the o
CHAPTER 25NIGHT : ROUND 1Many hours before…In the afternoon Mrs. Anna contacted maid. From there, he knew that Lexi had not returned to the apartment for a week.Mrs. Anna who felt angry at Lexi, she also felt worried about Jessica at the same time. She immediately sent her daughter-in-law back to the main house.Lexi herself asked that Jessica stay in the apartment with her. However, she did not return home for one week.If it was Jessica. Perhaps Mrs. Anna will sulk for seven days and seven nights, even more.How can a newly married man choose to sleep outside and not accompany his wife? Could it be that Lexi has another woman? Could it be that Lexi has already recovered from her illness and prefers to be with a more experienced girl than Jessica ?Many thoughts and prejudices crossed the heart of Lexi's mother. It made her impatient to interrogate. She wa# trying to call his son's cell phone number that is not active.As a result Mrs. Anna just sent a message to her son.[ Go h
CHAPTER 26NIGHT : ROUND 2Lexi's breath caught. The next second, he was on top of Jessica's body. He landed a kiss on her forehead, then hugged her tightly.It paid off for ten days of his patience. Resist the turmoil, refrain from Jessica's charm. He was tired, with a smile adorning his cheeks, really felt satisfied.No matter how many times Jessica screamed and asked for forgiveness. Finally, they reached the top together.Jessica closed her eyes. She was feeling tired and sleepy. Regardless of her current condition, she could only obey when Lexi held her in his arms.Lexi stroked the sweat dripping down her eyebrows With his right hand. Then he changed her sleeping position, tilted, facing the direction of his wife.The man, watching Jessica who was still asleep. Pull out a few strands of hair covering the eyebrows. Rubbed the sweat that soaked his forehead and stared so fixedly.Lexi was still looking at Jessica's face, for the first time admiring the way his wife sleeps.Beauti
CHAPTER 27Uninvited GuestFrom two in the morning, until dawn. Lexi didn't close her eyes at all. He didn't know why his eyes were always on Jessica.Their age difference was 12 years. It was so interesting, in his heart he felt relieved because it was legitimate being husband and wife.Lexi's cell phone Alarm rings. It's six in the morning. Four hours didn't seem to go by quickly, it just passed.Lexi blew the eyebrows of the woman lying next to her with his lips. There was no way to wake him up. However, remembering so adorable what happened last night. The naughty idea of Lexi flashed through the man's mind, to make Jessica wake up.Once again Lexi blows Jessica's eyebrows to wake her up.Jessica slowly opened her eyes. While Lexi continued to look at her, he was waiting for the wife to gain full patience."You're up late Jessica!" Lexi shook his head. He was looking at her in mockery.“so, why?"Jessica asked looking up at Lexi's face which was about an inch from her face.“You o
CHAPTER 28NOT JEALOUS"Hold on.” Mrs. Anna intended to call Lexi about Cassandra's arrival. She thought the girl was not interested in Lexi, but why did she come to this house after a month?Mrs. Anna went downstairs and called Lexi. There was only Cassandra and Jessica in this room.“How long have you been working here?"Cassandra asked. She thought Jessica was just a maid.“Emm-one month!"Jessica answered. She continued to observe Cassandra from toe to toe. Beautiful face with appropriate makeup, her clothes looked very fashionable from famous brands. Indeed, everything in Cassandra was very harmonious.“Follow me!” Cassandra asked. They walked and talked to the end of the stairs. She stopped and looked at Jessica. “Do you know where Lexi's room is?""I know, Miss! But I can't seem to get you inside. We are all maids in the forbidden entry, " Jessica explained.“Oh, okay. I just don't want to know what was in the room,” she said, beckoning Jessica to follow her to the second floor
CHAPTER 29YOU ARE MY SHADOWJessica's phone rang. He grabbed the phone on the table and immediately stopped the alarm. Didn't want to wake Lexi up.Jessica slowly moved her husband's hand away that hugged her waist. After that Jessica immediately got up and walked to the balcony. She did not receive a phone call from Chelsea.There must be something important about why Chelsea contacted him. Jessica nimbly swiped her phone screen looking for Chelsea's number and immediately called her.” Hello, " Chelsea greeted after picking up her phone.“Hello, sorry that last night I could not receive a phone call!"Jessica kept her voice down because she didn't want Lexi to wake up.“Yes, I just want to tell you, Beryl is coming home next week, can you see her?" Chelsea asked. She couldn't help much, including asking Jessica to always reply to messages from Beryl. She also did not want to become an intermediary between Beryl and Jessica.“Beryl, is home?" Jessica so remembered the fate of the pe
CHAPTER 30I DON'T FALL IN LOVE“Do you think we can win the city development project? It seems that the company from Singapore still does not want to resign!” Lexi said then he looked at some of the city park designs. He had ambition to win the project.“The company from Singapore is only a subsidiary of Mr. Kim's company. Kim Foundation and Kim Corporation! Not the main company, I believe we still have a chance to win this project!" Arsene said. "I will go to the top and tell them to back off, right now our only real competitors are them."Lexi convinced.“How is Jessica?" Arsene asked. The sudden marriage of his boss made the man forget that Mr. Lexi Ricardo already has a wife."Jessica is fine! She turned out to be braver than I thought,” Lexi said."Braver?' Arsene's imagination went wild hearing that statement.“Yes, how dare she refuse my orders!" Lexi answered."Oh!" Arsene smiled to himself. "What about Mrs. Anna and Mr. Samuel, do they know that you and Jessica are only in
CHAPTER 31PUNISHMENT The car stopped in front of the House. Jessica went downstairs after Ronald opened the door for her."Sorry Miss, I was just carrying out Mr. Lexi's orders," Ronald said. He just wanted Jessica to know whatever he's doing because of Lexi's wishes.Jessica didn't care what Ronald said. It wasn't what she was thinking, she was thinking Lexi, what Lexi would do.“Miss, I'm really sorry," Ronald repeated his words.The wife of Mr. Lexi, nodded slowly. Then, she immediately walked into the house.Jessica barged in, past the living room, dining room, and into the kitchen.“Where is Mrs. Anna?"Jessica asked as she walked up to the middle-aged woman who was busy in the kitchen."Mrs. Anna just went out with Mr. Samuel, she said that she had sent a message," the maid told her.“Ah, okay," Jessica grabbed the phone in her bag. Then, she opened the message from Mrs. Anna. She immediately called his mother-in-law.Jessica sat in the back garden, watching her phone screen.
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