"I don't want to come." Morana firmly refused Quirino's invitation, as she walked down the corridor then turned towards the women's restroom. She needed to take a release."You have a week free, because you are suspended." Quirino reminded her with annoyance because lately it was getting more and more difficult for him to ask Morana to go with him, she became extremely annoying, even though he knew that the problem came from his father.But he thought the problem had been resolved that day after he saw her crying for the first time…"I don't have to spend my spare time with you right? I have other activities." Morana took a headset out of her bag and plugged it into her cellphone so she could use her hands and move more freely."You don't have any activities, Morana, you don't even have friends." Quirino reminded her about this sad truth, not with the intention of being sarcastic, but that's the reality.Morana didn't even take Quirino's words to heart, she knew that was the truth and
Quirino didn't answer, but pointed towards the speaker in the cafe.Song…Morana didn't expect that the song in the cafe was the clue for Quirino to find out where she was.In front of Morana, Quirino glanced at the expensive watch that was wrapped around his wrist. The golden needles showed it was 14:25 pm"Our plane takes off at 6, meaning we have to leave here at 3." Quirino said casually, he even ordered the same order as Morana."We?" Morana raised her eyebrows sarcastically. "Since when did I say that I agreed to come with you to city Z?""You didn't say anything, but I decided for you to come to City Z." Quirino answered casually.He even moved seats to Morana's side, trapping her between the wall and himself so she couldn't suddenly escape."How long are you going to be like this?!" Morana widened her eyes angrily from feeling cornered. She didn’t like to be crowded like this and Quirino knew that pretty well."Until you become my wife, until you become the mother of my childr
Quirino and Morana arrived at the International Airport at exactly 20.35 pm.The clouds covering the night sky of this island made the night air cooler than usual. No stars, and a moon covered with somber clouds.However, as if they didn't care about the time of day, the busy people there still packed the airport back and forth.Quirino and Morana have not talked to each other or even exchanged a word since they left the capital city.The 2 hours of their trip were spent busy with their respective activities.If Morana finished 1 horror film during the flight, Quirino chose to dwell on the documents he had brought from the capital city.Apart from Morana, Quirino brought 2 other people with them.The first is Silvi, his secretary and Mr. Damon, Head of Marketing Department.The two people sat in the seat behind Quirino and Morana.Because the plane they were traveling on was an airline owned by the Quirino family, so they could get seats in first class as easily as turning their palms
When Morana had finished bathing and she was wearing a bathrobe to cover her naked body, she realized that on the way here, Quirino didn't give her a chance to pack at all.As a result, let alone underware, Morana didn't even have clean clothes she could sleep in.And there was no way Morana would be wearing the same underwear either. Euh! Gross!Taking a deep breath, Morana paused in front of the bathroom door while thinking about what she would wear.The longer she stood, the cold wind blowing from the hotel room's air conditioner made her shiver more and more.Then Morana decided she would just wear Quirino's t-shirt and boxer shorts, after all it was his fault that she didn't allow Morana to bring her daily stuff.Morana walked to the bed and found Quirino sleeping on the king size bed, while his suitcase was still open and a bit messy as a result of him looking for clothes he could wear to sleep.Morana was also looking for the same thing in the dark brown suitcase.5 minutes lat
Silvi's face turned red when she heard Quirino's answer which was full of confrontation. She no longer tried to run side by side with her boss and muttered an incoherent reason."I will be back first to prepare for the meeting this afternoon." Silvi said unclearly, then immediately ran away in the opposite direction.Feelings of anger and annoyance came over her when she walked away from Quirino.How could a woman like Morana beat herself in Quirino's eyes? From any perspective, Silvi is far superior to that college girl, or at least that's what Silvi thinks.Silvi, who was one grade under Quirino when they were still in college, has long had special feelings for this man, it's just that he never paid any attention to her.Therefore, when Silvi finally entered Quirino's company and got the position as his personal secretary, she thought she finally had a chance.However, reality says otherwise...Quirino already has a 'toy'.Toy. That was the word that came to Silvi's mind whenever sh
The ambulance came 30 minutes later and this caused quite a stir.Quirino, who panicked, got into the ambulance while still wearing his jogging suit.Silvi couldn't stop thinking about Quirino's behavior. According to her, only stomach ulcers do not need to be exaggerated like that, let alone having to call an ambulance, enough medicine from the local drug store and rest will be enough.However, that was Silvi's petty thought, because she didn't know anything about the pain felt by stomach ulcer sufferers, especially chronic ones like Morana."If things are like this how about the meeting this afternoon?" Silvi clucked angrily at Mr. Damon beside her.Damon, a 35- year -old man who has worked for the family company for many years, glanced at the expensive watch that was wrapped around his wrist.The needles of the clock showed 9.25 am while their meeting was going to start at 13.30 pm"No problem, there is still 4 hours left. Besides, the distance from the hospital to the hotel isn't
"What do you think I am going to do?" Silvi felt a little embarrassed because Morana looked at her like that. There was something about this woman that made Silvi uncomfortable and prone to fear her, but she managed to control herself well and hide it.Morana looked away, she shifted her gaze from Silvi's calm expression to the situation around her.It took Morana a moment to realize she was in the hospital and not the hotel.Quirino must have been very panicked when he received the call this morning. Morana could vaguely remember Quirino's words ringing in her ears when she was whimpering in pain and his warm hand stroking the top of her head in panic because she wouldn't stop crying.Embarrassing. Morana thought.She very rarely cries and when she does, it must be when Quirino was near her. Morana felt uncomfortable for showing 'that' side in front of Quirino… again."I want a drink." Morana said while glancing at the water bottle that was on the table.The table was far enough for
"You think I care?" Morana asked in between her laughter which made Silvi frown.Silvi thought, her words just now had succeeded in provoking Morana so that this woman would think twice before she took advantage of Quirino's liking for her, but who would have thought that she would actually laugh like this.When the nurse who was called by Silvi came in and saw the situation in the room full of laughter, she thought Silvi was telling a joke to Morana, therefore she just reminded her."Please don't move too actively Ms. Morana, I am afraid the infusion needle will fall off." The female nurse reminded with a smile then looked at Silvi. "Don't tell jokes just yet, ma'am." She spoke slowly and politely.The difference between 'Ms.' and 'Ma’am' used by the nurse made Morana laugh even more, especially when she saw Silvi's unhappy expression when she heard that.That shows the age difference is quite far and clear between the two.Even though Silvi and Morana are only 2 years apart, with Mo
Quirino walked down the corridor of the hospital, every step he took seemed to have its own meaning for him. Every step brought him closer to Morana. Every step is filled with regret, anger, disappointment and other feelings that Quirino cannot explain in words. He was really angry when he learned that Daniel had sent Morana to a mental health institution without her consent. How come? When Quirino last met Morana and their relationship was still pretty good, Morana didn't show anything. Except for the fact that she had visited Dr. Sherry, for several meetings, everything seemed fine with her. Quirino knew this because at that time, he had ordered several people to follow Morana because she suddenly disappeared and her whereabouts was unknown. There were no indications that Morana needed to be treated. Hence, how could Morana end up in a place like this now?! Something is wrong with Daniel and Morana's relationship! Quirino wouldn't have left Morana if he knew Daniel would take
As Daniel had expected, Quirino was waiting for him in his study.Daniel stood frozen in the doorway, stared at Quirino's back which was turned away from him, stared at his row of medical books, but it seemed that he was only doing that so that he would have something to do.Because even though Quirino heard the sound of the study door opening and closing and Daniel's footsteps echoing in the empty room, he remained unmoved and still did not turn around.Even though the conversation hasn't started and Quirino still refuses to look at him, Daniel knows and understands that the six months that have passed have not changed anything about Quirino and his feelings for Morana."Quirino," said Daniel who then walked over to his brother. He stopped just a few steps away from him, not sure if he should approach him any closer.Quirino slowly turned his body and when their gazes met, everything became foreign to both of them. It was as if they were no longer the two brothers who were very close
Quirino doesn't know whether his decision is right or not, but one thing is certain, he wants to return.It was a desire he had harbored for a long time and now he has a reason to return.The only reason he wanted to come back.After yesterday's call, Quirino was very sure that it was Morana's voice. It must be her voice. Quirino knows her voice very well.Even though Morana didn't say much and only said his name, Quirino could feel the despair that the girl was facing, just from one sentence.Was it because Quirino had overly interpreted this brief moment? Or was this just his delusion because he kept thinking about Morana?Whatever the reason and somehow with how Quirino felt he decided to return, and whatever it was… here Quirino was, waiting impatiently on his flight.Quirino felt that he was really crazy, with just that one word and Quirino had run as fast as he could to approach Morana.Quirino knew that what Morana used was his brother's number and how Morana spoke in a whisper
"Sorry, I can't." Quirino said in a hoarse voice to Silvi who was already half naked underneath.After saying that, Quirino immediately got up from his position on top of Silvi's body and then picked up his shirt which had been scattered on the floor.Silvi widened her eyes when she felt the weight of Quirino's warm body leaving her.They haven't even started yet and Quirino is about to leave? How can he be so cold?Silvi immediately buttoned up the shirt she was wearing and then ran after Quirino who was about to leave her apartment."Quirino!" Silvi, who was only wearing a shirt and underwear, immediately ran into Quirino's back and hugged him tightly, pressing her face against the man's broad back.Quirino was not surprised, did not resist or move in response, he just stood there, frozen. Letting Silvi say what she wants to say."Quirino, give me a chance," said Silvi with suppressed tears.All this time Silvi thought Quirino was the right man for her, that their social status was
Silvi pulled Quirino's neck and tried to kiss him, but Quirino quickly pulled away from her and pushed her body away.Quirino didn't think she was a woman and couldn't control his strength when he tried to avoid her. Letting her fall down.This made Silvi groan in pain, but Quirino paid no heed to it and left, slamming the door of his study when he came out.Turns out that putting Silvi back in her position wasn't a good idea, but got her fired again would only provoke his father's anger and that was the last thing Quirino wanted in the midst of this endless turmoil in his heart.Tonight it looks like he will spend his time at the bar again...Only by drinking some alcohol was Quirino able to escape from Morana's shadow, even if it was only for a moment… it didn't matter, even if only for a moment Quirino wanted to enjoy his own life without the disturbance of the woman who had become his brother's.Morana… how are you…?Quirino's heart whispered softly.# # # Quirino woke up with hi
Too long…Morana has been gone too long.Daniel felt something was wrong and his suspicions were later confirmed by the commotion that occurred in the toilet, where Morana had gone.Immediately Daniel got out of the car and headed for the women's restroom which Morana had entered and found Morana's body had been carried by a man.From Morana's arm, there was a cut that was still bleeding.Among the crowd that surrounded her, Morana saw Daniel who was charging forward while pushing several people in front of her while saying something that Morana couldn't catch.Every sound around her was ringing painfully and all Morana felt was a numb feeling.The last thing Morana remembered was looking into Daniel's eyes.One word that can describe the man right now is; Fright.For a moment Morana was happy to see the fear in his eyes, that means he still cares right?But then, when Morana blinked, the darkness that covered her made her stay there.Cold and silent darkness.A familiar place for her
Morana stared blankly at the pamphlet in her hands. Her heart beat faster when she saw her name on the registration form.Daniel was so careless because he thought Morana wouldn't find out about this, or maybe because his guilt messed up the decisions he was about to make.Morana looked at the pamphlet and personal data form which contained all the information about her.She had to bite her lip to steady herself, her trembling hands couldn't stop as if she could feel her heart that was racing so fast and made her wonder why Daniel could do this to her.Mental health institutions? Those words made Morana clench her fists tightly, feeling the tide of emotion that kept convincing her that she was worthless, that he has been dumped.No!Morana shook her head vigorously. Daniel shouldn't have done this to her.Seeing Daniel walking over, Morana immediately returned the flyer back to the backseat and tried to look calm, as if she didn't see anything or… didn't know anything.Without Morana
Two weeks had passed since Daniel returned to giving the medicines to Morana, but she didn't show any significant changes, if one could say, she was getting worse and worse.Because Dr. Sherry was out of town and it was very difficult to contact, Daniel didn't want to bother her either.Dr. Sherry also needs time for herself and her children.Therefore, Daniel did not try to contact her and continued to consult Dr. Garry. In the past two weeks, Morana had seen him four times and changed drugs twice.But, she still didn't show any significant change and now she started refusing to take the medicine anymore.“That medicine is going to kill me…” Morana said with tears flowing, one night when Daniel was going to give medicine to Morana. "Trust me…""Morana..." Daniel sighed tiredly. He was really tired of facing Morana.It's not that Daniel doesn't love Morana, he really does love her but on the other hand, he doesn't know what to do with her.The tiredness that Daniel feels when he finis
Daniel stared at Morana's sleeping face, he didn't want to disturb her.This afternoon, Anna called him and asked Daniel to come home because his father came with an aide and beat Morana.Of course, this news shocked Daniel who immediately returned to the apartment and found Morana sleeping soundly.Even when the sun had set like this, Morana still hadn't woken up, even though he had tried several times to wake her up, but Morana didn't respond and only muttered something incoherent before going back to sleep.Daniel let Morana rest while observing her swollen lips and several bruised parts of her body. Of course, Morana's condition like this made Daniel furious at her father.He couldn't understand why Lucas Wyatt would use physical violence against Morana? Isn't something like this unnecessary?Daniel has also tried several times to call his father's telephone number, but nothing because the number cannot be reached, as well as when Daniel tried to call his house.His father was app