Chapter 4
Erwin sat back on the sofa while thinking about many things. He believed that his father-in-law did not fully accept him, the evidence until he dared to threaten everything.Edwin thought, maybe the man deliberately detained him because there was something he was afraid of, it's just that at this time Edwin did not know what it was. And he's sure to find out the answer later. Even if he forced himself to go and fight them, of course it would be at great risk. Then he can what if the mother is at stake. Edwin was also already in the house even though he found many surprises and strange things from the family."Get ready because we're going to get out of here soon." Edwin spoke out in the end. Feeling no other choice. He stood up while opening the glass door that led to the balcony, letting Melati Yang directly turn his head, and looked at him with an expression of confusion."You changed your mind," Melati guessed. Edwin simply ignored her, leaving the woman with her own thoughts.Not without the intention he did something like that, it's just that he regretted if things happened to his mother unwanted. Moreover, after the departure of his father three years ago on the way to the village, only the mother who himself has now, although of course there is a grandfather and other relatives. And Edwin just didn't want anything to happen to his mother. After all, Edwin had said Askes wedding even though it was actually invalid, but he promised to find out more about Melati's life and her family. Besides being able to find a bright spot, he also did not want to be harmed by Melati and her family. If the woman knew that she was not a random person and left Melati just like that, Edwin was a little afraid that Melati and her father could act up. Just by spreading their wedding video, Edwin could not only lose hundreds of millions to billions of projects, he would also lose the respect of fellow high-ranking businessmen, so that the business pioneered by his previous family could be destroyed. And when he did, it was his father and his wife.After all, Edwin had to find out who owned the seed that was now growing in the womb of a woman who had a name like a fragrant little white flower, but it turned out to have been stained. Melati ."Heh, it turns out that's just your guts," he quipped while making the bed that was not too messy. Edwin looked at him."Don't be smart if you don't know anything. It wasn't just because of my mother. At least there's another reason you shouldn't know. At first, I was sincere with you. I thought you were the holy woman God sent me. But what did I get? Nonsense, zonk!"Melati who folded the blanket instantly stopped her action and fell silent. The man's eyes narrowed at a glance, when he accidentally saw Melati's puffy face, like after crying all night."Whatever you say," Melati replied briefly as she passed by leaving the blanket lying just like that under the bed, in Edwin's serious gaze. Before finally going to the bathroom and slamming the door violently to make a loud noise.Edwin took a deep breath. His two hands held tightly the iron barrier in front of him whose height was only limited to his stomach. The jaw is hardened with a face that feels stiff. Throughout his life, no one has ever dared to harass or disrespect him. Fu*k you, Melati!If it were another woman, it would easily be fascinated and melted by Edwin's charm. Then it's different with Melati, the only woman who doesn't care about him. Even the woman did not hesitate to say curtly without wanting to appreciate it at all."She should have thanked me for not embarrassing her on her wedding day. Although I'm sure there will be many surprises after I get out of this House," said Edwin. He rubbed his face that felt stiff. From yesterday to this morning, his life was filled with problems that came suddenly to make his emotions difficult to control."I'm ready now," Melati said as she approached Edwin. The man was still in his reverie when he turned around and saw Melati 's overly sexy look."Oh my god, you cheap woman! Can't you dress well? Quickly change your clothes for more closed ones. Or else you better persuade your father not to force me to take you!" Edwin looked away quickly, feeling his eyes stained by the woman."You! Arghh ... you fuck*ng man!" Melati stomped her feet in annoyance and then opened the wardrobe with origin and pulled the long dress roughly until the other clothes fell.*****"What, Mel, did your husband ask you out this morning?" The short-breasted woman with shoulder-length hair kissed her son's cheek tenderly. Edwin who was standing behind him noticed from a distance not too far away. The woman was Melati's mother who yesterday looked beautiful with a bun that adorned her head."Of course, Mom, Edwin is now my husband and wherever he goes, he has to take me, right?Besides, we have planned many things in the future," said Melati quickly, glancing slightly at Edwin who was staring coldly."You are indeed smart, Melati, no wonder many men like you, even to plant a stake in your stomach," joked the woman who immediately made Melati's face bright red.Edwin, who overheard the conversation, immediately left them in the living room and sat there, watching the many messages coming into his cell phone while dialing someone's number.'What a strange family,' he muttered involuntarily. Then after the call was connected, he immediately spoke to someone on the other side"Find out Melati and Gunadi's family in the village where my mother lives. One more thing, come get me right now!" he said while closing the connection without wanting to hear a word in reply from there. Edwin then sends the location of where he is now via his smartphone.****"You're going to leave right now? I will miss you, Melati."Melati nodded."The sooner the better, no.""You're right, Mel. At least you're a little safe if you're not in this place.""There is no safe place for me in this world," Melati denied as she glanced at Edwin.And it feels like melati can't wait to get away from the place that has been reining in her life like a prisoner, who lets herself wander, but with her neck entangled in a long rope, which seems to have to go home if the owner rules"You're right, for some people life is like hell." The woman kissed her son's left and right Cheeks, letting Edwin, who stood waiting in the courtyard of the house, pay attention to the Gunadi people who had just arrived.A Sedan in black stopped in the yard. Melati stood in her place and slightly praised when a man let Edwin in, with a gesture of respect. He guessed that if Edwin might be a manager of a company or an ordinary employee, he didn't care a bit."You're just going to stand there? Or maybe change your mind and the weight of leaving your mother?""You're an impatient man," Melati reproached. Edwin looked at her coldly as Melati sat beside him."And you are a shameless woman," Edwin hissed carefree. Melati looked away, feeling exasperated by the man's sharp mouth. I don't know how many times I've heard that word since last night.While Gunadi stared at his departure from the glass on the second floor with a piercing gaze.Both were involved in the Cold War, until finally arrived at the place of Ernawati who had been waiting in the yard.Edwin immediately came down, with no Melati beside him. Earlier he warned the woman not to be pretentious with her patroness. Even Melati hissed sarcastically when Edwin's attitude to his mother was inversely proportional to the attitude shown to him.'You strange man!'Chapter 5Melati stared at Ernawati with a sour face as the woman looked at her with a face difficult to interpret. As a person who lives in the same village with her, of course Ernawati knows a little bit who Melati and her family are even though their house is not too close.It's just that when Ernawati wanted to say something to Edwin, the man immediately switched the conversation."There's nothing important about that woman. Do not discuss it again," he said as he opened the car door, and told the driver who had been driving, moved to the back to sit together with Melati. While he sat in front of the steering wheel, parallel to the mother sitting in front.Even along the way, Melati didn't say a word and just stared out the window. While beside him, the driver was like a misbehavior, because several times got a shot from Melati. As if the woman did not want to sit side by side with a man from the bottom.Until finally they arrived at a luxurious courtyard house a few moments ago
Chapter 6Melati had just stepped into the kitchen and stopped at the door leading to it, when she heard a faint chatter that slightly disturbed her ears."I did not expect that Mr. Edwin would get married so soon, with a woman who turned out to be pregnant," he said full of disappointment. He chopped carrots while spitting out his annoyance."Maybe that's the fate she has to face," Ernawati replied, facing the burning stove. She was cooking something for dinner."But still I don't want to see Mr. Edwin have to be with that woman. Because in addition to not having good manners, the woman was very inappropriate side by side with Mr. Edwin," the process that made Ernawati immediately looked full and smiled briefly."Never mind, forget it, and let it be Edwin's business. Your job here is to take care of papa, to keep him healthy, including also to pay attention to the servants in this house so that they can work well.""If it was for that one thing I would have done very well."The girl
Chapter 7"Hmm ... I came on time apparently," said Jovan when the fragrant smell of cooking wafted from the dining room. The single man immediately walked there and greeted Ernawati and Candra, then to Vienna which was serving food. Edwin walked to his room to change his clothes. His brow furrowed as he passed the waitress who appeared to be carrying a tray, still full of food."What is this?" he asked, not understanding. As far as I know, people were gathering in the dining room, but the woman instead brought a tray from upstairs."Eumh, Sir, Mrs. Melati didn't want to eat the food, so I changed the food to a new one, but she didn't seem to want to open the door," replied the polite waiter."Is that so?" The servant nodded, then immediately passed away.He was about to open the door when the new, still warm food, was on the table by the door of his room.''Does she live in my room?" he murmured softly, pulling the doorknob and opening it a little roughly. Until Jasmine who was insid
Chapter 8Wow...!" Jovan's eyes widened at the sight in front of him. How could he not be surprised when he saw a sexy looking woman coming out of her best friend's room.Edwin snorted in annoyance as he looked at his best friend then covered the man's eyes with his hand. Melati herself just shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly, continuing to carry the empty tray downstairs."Has he never seen a woman," he muttered under his breath. Meanwhile, Edwin immediately pushed Jovan into his room, even though the man insisted he wanted to wait for Melati and get acquainted with her."Ed, let me get acquainted with him, just a moment, please ...!" Jovan kept begging, but Edwin didn't just let him go."You can do that anytime." Edwin hissed as his anger rose again after seeing Melati. He immediately went down the stairs to catch up with Melati who was apparently in the kitchen.Edwin closed the refrigerator door a little tight until Melati jumped in surprise."You startled me!"Melati was about t
Chapter 9Jovan shook his head slowly as he glanced at Edwin who came into his room, as well as blinked his eyes many times when he passed the woman he met last night."Aren't you .…”Melati who saw the change in Jovan's face could only chuckle while looking annoyed at the man who was currently wearing the casual clothes while watching his distended stomach."What do you want to say? Why don't you say it directly," she said matter-of-factly, annoyed at Jovan who was staring at him quickly."Oh, I mean, you must be Melati, Edwin's new wife." The man rubbed his neck repeatedly because he was confused by his own words in front of the woman who was apparently pregnant. To be honest it was beyond his own expectations. And he didn't expect his best friend's new wife to have two bodies. Woe to Edwin!"So what if I'm his new wife? Is that a problem for you?" Melati asked while lifting her chin high. No one should lower his self-esteem, whoever it is. Regardless of her current situation, she i
Chapter 10Vienna slowly opened the bedroom door, after several knocks, but there was no answer from inside. The girl ventured to go in there and deliver breakfast for Melati."Miss Melati, are you all right?" Vienna flinched, immediately put her breakfast beside the bed, then rushed to Melati who was sitting under the sofa with her hands pressing the floor. The woman grimaced like she was in pain and it made Wina a little surprised."Who told you to come in?" Melati hissed, ignoring the woman's hand that wanted to help her up."S-sorry, I just-""Get out right now!" expel Melati to make Vienna jump. This was the first time the girl had received a shout from someone she had just met."But, aren't you in pain, let me help, just this once," said Vienna because she couldn't bear it. However, the disease of pregnant women is different from ordinary people. She knew, because his brother had experienced such a thing, until finally his life could not be helped and died."I don't need your he
11Jovan snorted in annoyance, his fists clenched into perfect fists. They had just arrived at his office moments ago. Earlier when the car that was driven with Edwin almost entered the yard, however, the man failed to get off and told the driver to go back to his office, and of course it annoyed them, although of course they could only keep it in their hearts.Even though the distance from home to the office is quite far. Not to mention having to go through a one-way lane which of course takes longer because of the density of traffic flow."You damn boss, how dare you toy with me." The man repeatedly exhaled harshly because of Edwin's actions. Until Jovan wanted to hit the cold man's head as hard as he could, so that he wouldn't act arbitrarily and just waste time by going back and forth on the streets for no apparent reason. They just arrived at the office when it was almost nine o'clock. They left at seven o'clock. Two wasted hours. Jovan kept grumbling in his heart.Edwin himself
Chapter 12"Hello, mom, how is that woman?" Edwin asked matter-of-factly, almost forgetting to even say hello.While Ernawati smiled slightly, she immediately walked away and sat on the sofa in the living room."She has a beautiful name, you know, Melati.""Yes, unfortunately not as beautiful as his behavior," said Edwin lazily. Every time he remembers that woman, annoyance will immediately appear in his head."Her health is a little disturbed. According to the doctor, she has never checked her womb with a midwife or obstetrician. That's why she often experiences cramps and severe pain in the lower abdomen. And it seems that Melati is hiding everything from everyone, so the doctor refers her to go to the hospital immediately. It's just that he's currently resting, after the doctor gave him a small injection."Ernawati gave an explanation that made Edwin couldn't help but want to ask again. The man's brow furrowed."Is it that bad? Then why doesn't he want to get himself checked?""Yes,
Chapter 89With both arms folded, Edwin stood right beside the bed. There was someone lying there, still pale with a bandaged head. And Edwin was still loyally waiting for him to wake up, feeling exasperated, angry, and happy at the same time, remembering that his friend managed to survive the critical period after the removal of the disease in his head.Jovan's eyes blinked as the bright light entered them and disturbed his sleep."Edwin!" Jovan was slightly surprised as a cunning grin slowly approached, closing the distance between their faces."You're not going to get angry now, are you?" As if understanding his friend's feelings, Jovan winced because Edwin did not take his gaze off of him."Since when have you kept secrets from me?" Edwin asked with a serious, piercing stare towards his friend, who only gave a thin smile in response."I didn't want to worry you!" Jovan reasoned. He knew that Edwin was angry with him for hiding the disease that had been afflicting him, and not info
Chapter 88The girl's steps felt heavy as she entered a room where someone lay helpless, with an infusion tube attached to his wrist.There was a weight in her chest that, for some reason, she couldn't shake off for a long time, causing her to cry.The door opened slowly as she entered and looked at a man with his eyes closed and a bandage on his head. More tears fell, remembering that Jovan was like an older brother to her.Unable to bear it any longer, Kirana chose to sit beside Jovan's bed. The resting man slowly opened his eyes when he heard sobbing noises that disturbed his ears."Little girl, you're noisy! Your crying is making my head heavier," he said, grimacing. His vision was still blurry from the anesthetic."Heartless man," she sobbed, unable to hide her sadness anymore. Kirana almost angrily hit Jovan's chest if she didn't pity him.Nearly six hours ago, Jovan had just left the operating room. Due to the influence of anesthesia, it wasn't until he was disturbed by Kirana'
Chapter 87After hearing Kirana's explanation, Edwin felt uneasy. It was as if there were an unresolved mystery awaiting him in life. Kirana's ambiguous statement made him keep thinking about it. He didn't even notice Melati approaching him with Diandra."Is there something important that happened that's making you so restless?" Melati joined Edwin as they both stared out at the city of Amsterdam in the morning light."I don't know, Kirana said something bad is happening in Indonesia. But I don't know what it is." Edwin explained briefly."And that's why your heart is uneasy?" asked Melati. Edwin quickly nodded in agreement."I'm afraid something else has happened. Especially since Jovan wouldn't answer my calls!" Edwin recounted the situation."In that case, we should go back as soon as possible," Melati suggested, and Edwin looked into her eyes seriously."But what about our plans?" Melati smiled."We can go anywhere after the issue is resolved. Now is not the time for fun. If somet
Chapter 86As evening approached, Edwin, along with one of his subordinates, prepared a meal in the kitchen. His wife was putting Diandra to bed in their room.A delicious and appetizing meal was set up to welcome Melati. The dining table had several dishes, some of which were ordered from a famous halal-certified restaurant. A table adorned with dim candles awaited Melati's descent.After a few minutes, Melati arrived wearing a long, slightly thick dress to keep off the cold.People blew trumpets, clapped, and cheered as Melati appeared, looking shocked."Hey, what's going on? What are you guys doing?" Melati asked incredulously at the small surprise prepared for her. Edwin even held a bouquet of lilies to present to his wife."Congratulations, my wife. I hope after this, we'll never be separated again," Edwin wished, embracing his wife and inviting her to sit at the dining table with various dishes."Oh my, did you prepare all this?" Melati looked enthusiastic as Edwin nodded quickl
Chapter 85"Sir, perhaps you are just hallucinating!" said one of his subordinates, standing up, especially after Edwin suddenly ran away from the place without any explanation. "It's impossible! I'm sure I just heard a meaningful scream!" Edwin remained adamant in his thinking.Edwin sprinted out of the room, ignoring the others around him. Scanning to the right and left on the snowy night, he didn't recognize any of the passersby. They stared back at him with puzzled expressions."For some reason, I'm sure Melati is nearby. Oh God, please reunite me with my wife; I don't want us to be apart any longer," he prayed inwardly, his face filled with anxiety.Edwin's subordinates also followed him out of the room after paying for their orders. They scattered to the right and left, with some even crossing the street in search of the woman their boss loved.Suddenly, a voice raised Edwin's hopes."Mr. Edwin! Over here!" The man shouted in panic when he found Melati about to be dragged and fo
Chapter 84The stolen black car was driven quite roughly, considering the driver was not very experienced in handling Teguh's luxury vehicle.Melati, clutching Diandra in her embrace, kept praying for their safety. She wasn't sure if the man beside her would succeed in bringing her to Edwin, given his reckless driving.The slightly wet road from the freshly fallen snow made the car occasionally swerve left and right, sometimes weaving and braking imperfectly. Melati had to hold on tight."Can't you drive properly? I'm holding a baby in my arms, and I don't want an accident to happen between us!" Melati snapped at the man, who appeared unconcerned despite repeatedly failing to brake and accelerate correctly."Relax, miss. I may not have driven a car for nearly five years, but my skills are adequate," he said, causing Melati to shake her head in resignation.The shining headlights from behind made both of them look through the rearview mirror to see who was chasing them."Isn't that Teg
Chapter 83Someone knocked on the door. Melati glanced in that direction. She didn't know who it was, so she chose to ignore it and continued to embrace Diandra.Knock knock knock!The sound came again. This time, Melati approached the door."Who is it?""It's me. The man who will save your life. Ini aku. Pria yang akan menyelamatkan hidupmu!" The man spoke in English. Fortunately, Melati understood the meaning.But Melati was confused because she didn't recognize the man. Nevertheless, she remained curious."Who sent you? Be clear!" she whispered so Teguh's men couldn't hear her. Luckily, she was held captive on the second floor while they were downstairs playing cards."Edwin!""What? He's here?" Melati asked again."Yes, and he's waiting for you," he said in English.Hearing the name mentioned, Melati felt stunned and slightly disbelieving. However, she felt hopeful. Her smile appeared involuntarily as she missed him dearly.The man fiddled with the doorknob. In just a moment, the
Chapter 82Every day, Edwin and his subordinates spread out to search for Melati. They showed clear pictures of her to various people, most of whom only shook their heads and acted indifferent."Wij weten het niet. Maar in dit land nemen ontvoering toe, (We don't know, but kidnappings are on the rise in this country,) a man said as Edwin showed him a photo on the phone.Still, he didn't lose hope. Melati and his son must be fine, considering Teguh was the one who kidnapped them, not a stranger or local resident. One thing Edwin knew and believed for sure: Teguh wouldn't harm Melati or Diandra since he was obsessed with both of them. It would be illogical for him to go through the trouble of taking them abroad to elude Edwin if he wanted to eliminate them, he thought to himself."Shall we move on to another place, Boss?" Edwin's subordinate spoke up from behind. Edwin nodded his head, unaware that someone had been watching them all this time.The man dropped his cigarette and began to
Chapter 81After a dozen-hour-long flight, the four of them finally arrived in their destination country: the Netherlands. A pre-ordered car took them to a place where they could rest their weary bodies before dispersing to gather information.Edwin instructed two men to search for information at the airport's arrival center and its surroundings. Meanwhile, another went to the local police station to report the kidnapping. Edwin himself headed to the Indonesian Embassy to ask for help. Fortunately, they were quick to assist and promised to help in any way they could.In the evening, Edwin and his partners returned to their temporary residence. This was just the beginning, and they hadn't made any progress yet. However, they didn't lose hope. There was always tomorrow, and Edwin firmly believed that his wife would be found. ***Meanwhile, in another place.Jovan returned to the hospital where Gunadi was being treated. A short while ago, Dena had contacted him to come there, where Guna