“Mom,” Arslan sighed tiredly, he rubbed part of his face as a sign of being too frustrated with his mother's attitude. Since his arrival this afternoon with Tiara, when the mother saw how his face not only hurt the corners of his lips, but Mirna had also never stopped the concern wrapped in worry for him.
“I'm okay. It's just a small wound. Don't worry too much.” These words were something Arslan had said to his mother no matter how many times, but Mirna continued to give him a worried look as if it was just a lie.
“Don't you know something, Tiara?” asked Mirna who was now staring at her daughter-in-law. In the middle of the dinner that was almost finished, Tiara who came earlier looked ordinary. As if what Arslan experienced was a normal thing.
While in Mirna's eyes, Arslan was injured or involved in terrible things that used physical violence that rarely happened. Therefore, it was natural for Mirna to feel that something bi
“Since when have you two been close?” asked Wilna as she handed Helena a cup of warm milk. The question made Helena look at Wilna with a surprised look.“Who are you talking about?”Wilna scowled in annoyance. She took a seat next to Helena. Tonight, she deliberately stayed at Helena's house. Their discussion about the Cyber launching event was long enough to last past dinner time. In addition, Thomas and Erick also planned about Nakia's new product launch which had to be different from what had been done before.Especially on the product and technology part that Erick had updated.“I won't repeat the question, Helena.” Wilna straightened her legs and leaned back comfortably.“How about you?" Helena tasted the milk Wilna brought, since the flavor was acceptable to her, it didn't take long for Helena to finish it. “Is this the milk Gina often makes?”Wilna shook her head and answered. “This is the milk Michael brought for you. He found a suitable pregnancy milk for you under Doctor Adi
Rudi looked fearfully at the beautiful woman in front of him. The woman's gaze looked cold and unplayful as she played a dagger on Rudi's cheek. The slightest misstep on the part of the woman could send her face and... now the dagger was descending her neck.“Tell me clearly, Rudi. What did Arslan order you to do?”Rudi's eyes were firmly closed. His body trembled. Cold sweat ran down his temples one by one, wetting parts of his face. Don't ask how frantic he was. “Damn!” he cursed to himself. How could he have let his guard down against the scrutiny of others that led to his secret work being exposed?But... being related to Jacob's family, Rudi should have anticipated that his movements would be discovered.“You don't want to say anything?” Meanwhile, the dagger played by Tiara was getting closer to his neck. The woman displayed a dismissive smile as if playing with sharp weapons was a normal thing to do. But it was different with the cold eyes of the woman that seemed to penetrate
“I'm ready, Helena,” Erick said on the other end of the line. His voice was cheerful, and it seemed like what he was doing was something to look forward to. It should have been Helena as well as Thomas who was excited to have a big prize for the launch of Cyber's new unit, which was working with Intel on its program.“You really can't wait, huh,” Helena said with a laugh. The car was taking her to the grand launching event in one of the central shopping malls in the city, which was attended by many famous celebrities, influential people, and sponsors who were surely waiting to see how the public would respond to this product that would be sold legally in the market.“Ehm... I can't wait to see the faces of people who are smart but take advantage of others,” Erick said in a flat tone. “Let me know when you've arrived at the main area. I'll be monitoring from a distance.”Helena stared at the cell phone screen that had returned to the main homepage. The phone connection was terminated o
Michael leaned a little closer to Helena to whisper something. “Miss Wilna informed me that she is already in the lobby.”Helena gave her a quick glance and then smiled as her gaze refocused on the main stage. The grand launching of the Cyber Group's latest cell phone was greeted with much enthusiasm. In the business world that Helena had been secretly involved in during her time as Arslan's wife, Helena knew what Cyber Group was up to in terms of competing with Nakia. Although Nakia's name was well known to many people, Cyber's innovation could make them compete evenly in the market for the communication device.Business-wise, they are two big rivals whose names continue to skyrocket and have more and more loyal customers using their products. However,... if Helena didn't know how rotten Arslan's plan to bring her down was, she would have been very surprised by the launching event this afternoon.Ever since Helena arrived at this event, Arslan had looked at her intensely several time
“What did your ex- mother-in-law come and talk to you for, Helena?” asked Wilna in a whisper. She didn't want to disturb Helena's concentration, who was focused on the main stage area.“As usual, talking as if we had an overly close relationship,” Helena replied with a faint smile. “I don't know where she got the information, but she knows I'm pregnant with Arslan's child."“WHAT?!” Wilna squealed in disbelief. Her voice even made some people at other tables look at her in surprise. Wilna immediately covered her mouth while grimacing in embarrassment but then focused her attention on Helena. “You... aren't joking, are you?”“Do I look like I'm joking?” asked Helena who still had a smile on her lips. She tried to look calm even though Mirna's last words made her wary.“You have to be careful, Helena. They could do anything to get you back into that family.”Helena chuckled. “Not likely. I wouldn't want to share the same man with another woman anyway. Do they think I'll beg Arslan to co
Arslan walked around in his office. The launching event that he imagined could make his name skyrocket, and the impact that Cyber Corp could get to reap big profits ... was just destroyed. More than just destroyed, Arslan had to face many questions and demands for explanations from the many reporters who had gathered in the lobby of Intel's office.The man felt like his head was about to blow off. He had so many things on his mind and couldn't believe what happened during the event. Arslan left the event with some difficulty but was grateful to the security guards who immediately asked the reporters to give him some space.“It was only temporary,” muttered Arslan who was now starting to slow his pace. “I can't stay still.” He opened the door to his office as wide as he could. He ordered some of his staff to find out how someone else had hacked into their system.There was a strong speculation that what had happened was the work of Nakia's team. Since the arrival of their Quality Contr
Arslan can't back away from what happened. The only thing he can do now is explain. Although explanations are also of little use because what they need is a solution. But how can Arslan solve if the pressure that comes is so crushing as if there is no pause just to breathe.The man took a deep breath and tried to calm down. The five commissaires who came with cold looks and did not want to get any welcome, only glanced at Arslan's existence. Without any desire to return the greeting Arslan had just given. Also when Deny Jacob greeted them with a faint smile.Everyone looked tense and just wanted an immediate solution to what had happened today.One of them, Mr. Raymond Anderson said before closing the door to Arslan's office. “We need to talk, Arslan,” the man said in a heavy voice. “And make sure you have a reasonable answer ready for this conversation.”Arslan swallowed nervously but there was no way he could avoid it. The man nodded. He hurried to his office with hurried steps. Nor
“You should focus on your pregnancy, Tiara,” Deny Jacob said carefully. When they were on their way back to his house. Tiara was not with Arslan because her husband still had something to take care of. Actually, she didn't have that kind of heart to leave Arslan like that, but remembering the conversation on the phone with someone there, and always discussing Helena, made Tiara lose her compassion.“Yes, Pa.” Tiara nodded obediently.“Although there is something you can do, but remember one thing, Tiara. Don't be a fool for loving a man.”Tiara looked at her father. A middle-aged man who was her role model and the only family she had. She frowned slightly but began to understand the direction of the conversation and the warning. Tiara looked out the car window, her mind filled with doubts and guilt. Her father's words kept ringing in her mind. “Don't be a fool for loving a man.” Despite the urge to argue, something inside her felt that what her father said was true. She was caught up
"I bet Mr. King wears red.""I'll wear white.""Um... I'm gray.""Oh, obviously I bet the King wears the green and white army color of his new collection.""No, I bet he wears his black Jordan's."The newly arrived girl somewhat strangely heard the voices of the staff gathered in one corner near her division."Morning, Gadis," Tania greeted her cheerfully. "Sit here. What did you bring for breakfast?"Gadis grinned. "Today I brought fish rolls and potatoes, Sis. What did you buy in the basement?"At least Gadis didn't run out of things to talk about and wasn't too awkward even though it had been almost a week since she worked at GreenTech."Chicken porridge." Tania smiled widely. "Uh, do you want to join the bet?""Huh?" The girl blinked in disbelief. "Bet? Gamble?""Ih, no." Tania dragged Gadis away immediately. "We're not gambling like you think."Gadis was brought to the group of people who had been talking about various colors. I don't know what that meant, but it was clear that t
Weak, tired, lethargic, sluggish, and powerless. That's how Gadis felt when she came home from work today. Her steps were dragging, and her walk was lackluster. Apart from waiting too long for the busway, she also still couldn't get rid of her annoyance at the attitude of an annoying man named King Aziz."Damn it, Kingkong," grumbled Gadis. "You'll see, I'll get back at him!"It was Gadis' habit to retaliate against any annoying treatment she received from King. But this time, it was work-related, which made her a little cautious. Although during the discussion with Mr. Ubud earlier, King occasionally covered up the mistakes that Gadis made but ..."I'm the new staff. Why should I be left outside the office at all. All day long anyway!" Gadis stomped her foot. She didn't care if it hurt because today, she was wearing flat shoes instead of her favorite sneakers. "Who should I ask if there's something questionable to be inputted. When there's an error? Why do they all fall on me?"The s
"You are doing this part," King said without looking at the girl who was still making a report in the form of a client progress chart requested by King. "Don't miss anything. Pay close attention to the ups and downs of the numbers, because they can be used for our analysis."The girl spluttered. "Yes, I know." Her hand slightly stopped typing. "What else should I learn?""This one. But fast, not slow. I don't like staff who are slow to think."Gadis felt like pinching or even hitting the head of the man who was now near her. Although he looked serious, King Aziz was still the most annoying person in the world. There was still that silly grin that she couldn't forget."Just put it down. After inputting this part, I will study it immediately.""Do it now. This chart can be postponed for a while."Gadis immediately looked sarcastically at King who spoke innocently just now. "What did you say? Now? You also said to input this part of the chart now. And right now, you need me to learn this
The girl's prayer this morning was quite long, if measured by the Jakarta Bogor KRL, it might be equal. It's nothing, there are so many hopes that Gadis said and asked so much that God would grant them all. On this day too. So that Gadis doesn't lose her mood because today, she can't turn around.Last night, when she couldn't sleep, she scrolled through the reels on IG. She found one caption that made her realize that if she gives in to the situation tomorrow, it means she's lost. Even though the draft of the resignation letter has been made, it only needs to be printed and signed and then submitted to Mr. Ubud. Even though it was only a day, Gadis felt lucky to have the opportunity to be the fastest working employee at GreenTech."I can't lose," she said with enthusiasm. "I shouldn't have been surprised by Kingkong's behavior, right? Why should I be surprised now?" She quickly sat on the edge of the bed. "I won't resign for such a ridiculous reason. I'll resign if my husband makes su
"Hei!" Manda grimaced and cringed at the way Gadis ate. It was nothing if she choked and they went to the hospital and then she made a report to the doctor: "Sorry, Doc. My friend choked on a jumbo sausage."It wouldn't be fun.If she choked on another sausage, she might still be able to understand. But this..."Dis, you can be more careful when you eat, right?" asked Lily as she held out a piece of tissue. "Your mouth is full of sauce."But Gadis didn't care. She ate even more voraciously. The grilled sausage, which she ordered three servings of, was already gone. Maybe only the sauce and mayonnaise were left. "I still want to eat." The girl quickly downed the sweet-iced tea she ordered. "I need to eat a lot."Manda patted her forehead; Lily could only shake her head in surprise. Especially seeing Gadis walking to another food booth. This time, it was the Takoyaki booth. She needed a serving of the mix with the maximum spicy level."What's wrong with her?" asked Manda curiously."I d
Hi readers.I don't know if you're still missing Helena's story or if you're already bored. But honestly, I'd like a change of pace regarding the plot. I happen to like enemy to lover plots. So I just uploaded it here. Hope you guys will accept it. And have you read the story of Victoria helping the paralyzed Mr. Logan? I've uploaded the other work for their story.****"Mom, I'm leaving for work today. Please pray that my work goes well," said Gadis before leaving the boarding house she had been staying in not long ago. The atmosphere in the boarding house corridor was quiet and there were only slippers on each door. A sign that the boarders were not awake yet.Maybe it's still morning. The girl said to herself. Glancing at the clock in her hand, it was still 5:45. She was too diligent to welcome the day but... it was her big day! The first day of work after two months of unemployment and lazing around at her mother's house."Yes, you be careful. Mommy wishes you a good job. Cheer up
The school hall was filled with the noise of the students who were busy preparing for Olin's farewell event. That day, Olin stood in the center of the hall in his neat school uniform. Although he tried to smile, the heaviness of leaving this place was clear on his face.“Lin, are you sure you want to go?” Jihan stood beside him, her eyes glazed over. “You know we're all not willing to let you go.”Olin took a deep breath, then looked at his best friend. “Jihan, I have to go. I can't stay here.”“Why not? We can face this together. You don't have to run away from everything.”Olin smiled, but didn't answer. He knew this decision was the best for him and for his family.One by one, his friends came up to Olin, saying goodbye. Adel, Maria, and Rihanna had been crying since the beginning of the show.“We'll miss your chatty voice in class,” Adel said as she wiped away her tears.
“Dad, I need to talk,” Olin's voice was soft but full of anxiety. She stood in the doorway of her father's study. Michael, who was busy reading a document, looked at his daughter. There was something in her tone of voice that made Michael immediately close the document and wave a hand, inviting her in.“Sure, honey. What's wrong? Sit here,” he said, pointing to the chair in front of him.Olin stepped in slowly, sitting with her back straight but her face downcast. She clutched the hem of her sweater tightly, a clear sign that she was agitated.“Pa... I'm confused. I don't know where to start,” she said finally, her voice trembling.Michael smiled a little, trying to offer some comfort. “Try starting with what's bothering you, Lin. Papa is here to listen.”Olin lifted his head, looking up at his father with teary eyes. “It's about Andy, Pa. And about what Mama said yesterday at the festival.&rdqu
“Olin, what's wrong? You're not usually like this,” Jihan opened the conversation in a quiet but worried voice. They were sitting on a bench in the school garden during recess. Olin just sighed, his eyes fixed on the grass in front of him.“I'm fine, Ji,” Olin replied briefly, without turning his head.Adel, who was sitting beside him, rolled her eyes. “It's okay? Seriously, Lin? If you're okay, why do you look like you've lost something? Even your voice isn't as loud as usual.”“Yeah, Lin,” Maria added as she leaned forward, trying to find Olin's gaze. “You didn't even respond when we teased Rihana earlier. You're usually the most excited when there's something to joke about.”Rihana nodded in agreement, though she was a little disturbed by the discussion. “That's right, Lin. You didn't even laugh when I almost fell earlier. Are you sick? Or... something wrong at home?”Olin s