As far as Fathia could see, there was only the TV in front of her playing the same shows over and over again. She could change the channel if she wanted, but she was reluctant to take control over anything. Local channels were not available to her. She had hoped to learn something from the news. Maybe the incident at her campus had gone viral. At the very least, she wanted to know what really happened.
Since she woke up under the doctor's care, her condition had been improving. But Fathia felt blind. She had no idea about any news out there. How long had she been here? She had no clue whatsoever. Blind. Truly blind. Her only companions were the ticking of the clock on the wall. It was so quiet. She had asked about her belongings and bag, but the nurse shook her head indicating that she didn't know anything.
No phone, communication cut off, and on top of that, all the people she knew had been occupying her mind lately. Especially Jess' whereabouts. True, she was more wo
One year later,Jess waited anxiously. She repeatedly glanced at the G-shock on her right wrist. Occasionally, she looked around, hoping that the person who would pick her up would arrive, unaware that they might already be here. But it seemed unlikely. The person was supposed to use a distinctive car, and she would definitely notice their arrival soon. Her foot tapped gently, trying to calm her nerves. The corner of her lips was slightly sore from biting them too often.Deciding to temporarily close her shop for the day, Jess asked Asya to take a break, even though she was suspicious. Jess was skilled at deflecting suspicions. She told Asya, "Going on a date with Roy," she said before leaving. But no, she couldn't possibly go on a date with Roy like this. Especially after... oh, Jess considered herself lucky to still be breathing. She often uttered thousands of gratitude for surviving the explosion that happened back then.She never forgot how horrifying that i
The girl stared at her intensely. Then she let out a soft sigh and cleared her throat briefly. This made Clara, who was sitting while playing with her phone, furrow her brows."Okay, I agree to stay away from you guys."Clara didn't just believe it immediately. Fathia was smart at feigning innocence. Her most formidable competitor for Sebastian's attention. Everything she possessed made Clara unable to underestimate her easily."I won't be in your lives anymore.""What's the guarantee?"The girl smiled slightly, making Clara truly realize that she wasn't dealing with an ordinary twenty-year-old."I know that saving me isn't your only intention, right? Even if you don't admit to knowing the people who intended harm to us, I know that you have some knowledge about me."Clara fell silent, choosing to wait for the continuation of Fathia's words."Even though it's hard to accept, I understand that what you've said is true. Sebastian
2021The woman was always clad in a beautiful dress that hugged her body perfectly. A pale green dress with a high slit that reached her thigh, not to mention the low-cut neckline. Her face was flawlessly born without any imperfections. Her gaze was sharp and mysterious. Many were drawn to look at her more closely, but the woman only desired one person.The target of her steps now was Sebastian Sachdev.Standing while holding a glass adorned with lemon slices at the edge, he occasionally laughed softly, his eyes fixed intensely on his conversational partner. His body language was unwavering, speaking confidently to both foes and friends alike. Clara had also noticed that he firmly shook hands with the people who approached him.This didn't escape the woman's gaze. A thin smirk played on her lips, a source of her own pride. Tonight, they were attending the launch party for a new product by the Group Azure group. And their relationship was solidifying, no l
Sebastian looks at the woman beside him, uncertain. His chest rises and falls in rhythm with her regular breathing, making her growl even more. Her body is naked, nothing on but a thick blanket to keep out the cold from the air conditioning.Whereas last night they made passionate love. There is no doubt that Sebastian is also undistracted, except that he is savoring the food in front of him with all his senses. Just when he decides to try, Clara submissively gives him hers.He is not a holy man. Clara had enjoyed a few evenings with Felice, but her heart was with the girl who loved the color red. And Clara? She had just taken the step of accepting his existence."Don't think about anything, Sebastian," Clara said as Sebastian laid his innocent body on the bed. She stared into those sooty black eyes, her chest rising and falling with the desire that enveloped her."You... sure?"Clara chuckled. "Before? You really thought I was playing around, didn
Until, at the end of the line, the blows are drawn. The chaos spilling out into the belly of the woman who looks satisfied. Who knows how many times Clara, Sebastian feels how down there, Clara's muscles tighten strongly. Accompanied by a pampered, erotic whimper that fuels his quest for release.Sebastian's restless writhing was felt by the woman he was still staring at as her eyes slowly opened, smiling a little while blinking again. "When did you wake up?"Sebastian looked pensive. "Twenty minutes ago.""And?" Clara moved to support herself with a pillow. Sebastian helped her get a little more comfortable. "And why do you keep looking at me?"That's right. This question pierced her heart. Why?"You're beautiful." That was all Sebastian could say, which was met with an amused chuckle from Clara."Just noticed? Where were the last three and a half years?"The eyes were still on the other person. He shrugged before deciding to move on
Around midnight, Fathia woke up. She could hear the sound of leaves rustling against each other, clear in her ears. It seemed like she hadn't had the chance to close the window. She had fallen asleep in exhaustion. Throughout the day, many new customers had come to her. This must be Jess's doing, putting up a bunch of reviews all over social media.Jess always says that promotion is necessary. Without promotion, others wouldn't know what products she's selling. Just like Jess's new café. At the beginning of the opening, the promotions were really intense. Once it became stable enough, she only offered promos to her loyal customers. For new customers, the promo slots were limited.And it worked out pretty well. Fathia didn't have to worry about promotion issues. Jess handled everything, and Fathia appreciated that. Ah... having a friend like Jess is truly a stroke of luck.As she moved, a small groan escaped her. Her shoulder was a bit sore, her eyes reluc
Even though her eyes were puffy from crying and the tears had only subsided a few hours ago, and sleep eluded her, Fathia still got up as usual. Her routine had changed. Usually, she would sit at the dining table while Summer prepared her breakfast to fuel her for the day ahead at school. But now? She had learned to prepare it herself. Although her menu was very simple, she was thankful to Asya for patiently teaching her.A few times, Jess's kitchen ended up quite messy because of her experiments. Luckily, Jess wasn't angry and instead kept supporting her learning. She said, "Failure is necessary so that we know what's best for us in the future." Even though Fathia's kitchen failures had nothing to do with Jess's advice.Now? The kitchen was no longer her enemy. In fact, she often brewed coffee to get the measurements just right. Although she didn't know herself why she was learning to make a cup of coffee. Once the strong liquid in the cup cooled down, she made a face
"Whoa, there's so many orders?" Fathia's eyes nearly popped out of her head when she looked at the list that Melly, her assistant at the store, had just given her. Melly handed it over with a grin and a small smile."Looks like a stroke of luck, Anne."Fathia's shoulders slumped. "Yeah, luck, I guess. We're going to be working overtime." Then she received a gentle pat from Melly."We can handle it," Melly encouraged."I'm sure we can, it's just... Aunt Melly, you know, there's Ica. What about her? It's tough if I'm away working overtime all the time.""Ica's in the back, playing with the soil."Fathia slapped her forehead."As long as she's with Aunt, there won't be any issues. Come on... let's get these orders done. It's a good opportunity, right? I can use it to buy Ica some milk."Fathia's smile initially faded, but as she spoke with Melly, a tug at the corner of her lips reappeared. With this resilient single parent, Fathia