Sebastian sat at the end of the conference table, his eyes fixed on the documents laid out before him. Since morning, he had been caught up in back-to-back meetings. The mounting workload, combined with worries about Dinda and the issues he was facing with Sara, made his mind feel overwhelmed.
Yet, he maintained his professional demeanor. He listened intently to every discussion, jotting down important points, even as his heart felt heavy. Questions about relationships and responsibilities swirled in his mind. As his colleagues spoke, he tried not to be distracted by his personal troubles, but it was hard not to feel burdened.Every time he stole a glance at his laptop screen, images of Dinda and Sara surfaced, reminding him of the decisions he had to make. Taking a deep breath, he tried to focus, suppressing the emotional turmoil that wanted to break free.Lila, his ambitious and idea-driven colleague, raised her hand to speak. "Sebastian," she said in aSebastian rubbed his face, trying to calm his chaotic thoughts. Every second that passed added to the tension within him. Worries about Dinda and the decisions he had to make swirled in his mind. He felt isolated in that silence, as if the world outside continued to move while he was trapped in uncertainty.Sebastian knew he had to make a decision, but his brain seemed shrouded in fog that made it hard to see a clear path. He longed for clarity and calm, but right now, both felt very far away.A soft knock sounded at the door, and Lila’s gentle voice came through. "Sebastian? Sorry to interrupt, but are you still here?"Sebastian looked up, slightly surprised to see Lila still in the office. He nodded briefly, signaling her to come in. "Yes, I still have some things to finish. You haven’t gone home yet?"Lila approached with a small smile, noticing Sebastian's tired appearance. She saw that his office light was still on and felt the need to stop by. "You lo
Sebastian rubbed his face again, his eyes looking tired. "I know, but I don't have many options, Lila. This investor is important. If I don't go meet them, this project could fail, and that means I won't be able to support Dinda the way I want. I'm confused; my heart is troubled. I don't know what the right decision is."Exhaustion and confusion were evident on his face. He felt an overwhelming pressure to succeed, but at the same time, the fear of losing precious moments with Dinda haunted him. Every choice felt difficult, and he felt trapped between two equally important responsibilities.Sebastian knew he had to make a decision soon, but the uncertainty surrounding him only added to his stress. In his mind, he wished to find a way to align all aspects of his life, but that path seemed very distant.Lila paused for a moment, then gently said, "Sebastian, this may sound simple, but I think you need to trust the people around you. In this company, there is
Sebastian looked around anxiously, feeling uncertainty enveloping the atmosphere. He walked toward Dinda's bed and found the little girl lying quietly, although her face appeared tired. Gently, he placed the teddy bear and toys he brought beside Dinda, hoping to bring a little happiness amid this difficult situation.Sebastian tried to calm himself, feeling the tension slowly dissipate as he sat beside Dinda. He knew that even though Sara was absent, his presence could provide the support Dinda needed. Carefully, he held Dinda's hand, hoping his presence would give her a sense of safety and comfort."Where's Sara?" he murmured. However, before he could continue his question, Dinda's cheerful voice interrupted him."Papa Sebastian!" Dinda shouted with excitement. Her pale face instantly lit up when she saw Sebastian enter with so many items. "What did you bring, Papa?"Sebastian smiled, placing all the items on the table beside the bed. "These are all f
When they arrived at the park, the fresh air and green scenery welcomed them. The warm afternoon sun made the atmosphere even more pleasant. Dinda took a deep breath, as if enjoying her freedom after days spent in the hospital room.“Dad, look! That yellow flower is so beautiful!” Dinda exclaimed, pointing at a patch of flowers growing near a small fountain.Sebastian pushed the wheelchair closer and sat beside Dinda. “Yes, it’s very beautiful. Just like you,” he said with a warm smile.Dinda beamed, happy with her dad's compliment. She took Sebastian's hand and held it tightly. “Thank you, Dad! I love these flowers,” she replied enthusiastically.They both enjoyed the moment, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the sound of water bubbling from the fountain. The calm and happy atmosphere brought them closer, alleviating all the burdens they had faced.Sebastian looked at Dinda with love, feeling how meaningful this moment was. “We can
“What do you mean? What cyst?”Sebastian blinked, staring at the small screen on his phone, feeling his heart beat faster. The emergency information he had just received made him pause in front of his door, but then he ran to the car without thinking. He knew that something serious had happened to his wife. He had to get to the hospital immediately.His voice was hoarse as he spoke to the hospital operator, trying to get a grasp of the situation as quickly as possible.“This is a complication… You need to come to the hospital immediately and sign the consent form for surgery as soon as possible.” The voice was flat but urgent.Sebastian pressed the accelerator, his eyes scanning the road anxiously. His breathing was erratic, his mind spinning with various bad scenarios. His heart was filled with overwhelming fear—his wife, Sara, had always seemed healthy. They had just celebrated their wedding anniversary last week, and there had been no sign of anything like this happening. She had t
“Sebastian, listen to me. You need to know something.” Sara’s voice was firm, but Sebastian could feel the tension behind it.They had been in this uncomfortable situation for a few minutes, but Sara’s next words would change everything.“What else do you want to explain?” Sebastian asked in a flat tone, trying to remain calm even as his anger boiled beneath the surface. He didn’t know what else Sara could say after the affair was revealed.Sara took a deep breath, then in a bold tone, said, “I may be married to you, but that doesn’t mean I lose my sexual freedom. Just because we’re married doesn’t mean I’m completely yours.”Sebastian was silent. His eyes stared at Sara sharply, waiting for the continuation of her sentence, but in his heart, he could hardly believe what he had just heard.“As a woman, I have the right to explore my own desires. I don’t think this is wrong. We haven’t been together for a long time, so I—I have the right to find my happiness elsewhere!” Sara continued
"Who is Rich Daddy, Dinda? I am your only father!" Sebastian's voice trembled, trying to hold back his burning anger. But the words came out louder than he intended.Dinda frowned, looking at her father with a scared look. She took a few steps back, slowly releasing her grip on Sebastian. “No, Dad! Rich Daddy is good. He often gives me toys!” Dinda shouted, her voice getting higher.Hearing those words made Sebastian's chest feel tight as if something was strangling him. How could Sara bring another man into their daughter's life and make Dinda believe that there was another father figure who replaced him?Sebastian knelt in front of Dinda, trying to calm his anger and speak more softly. "Dinda, only me is your father. No one else. Whoever the man your mother brought here is, he is not your father." However, his words did not reach Dinda. His eyes began to fill with tears, and he began to tremble in fear. "Why is you angry? I don't like you angry!" Suddenly Dinda pushed Sebastian
“Ah, Sebastian. You remember, right? This land is under my name. You gave it to me as our wedding gift. Even the house you built with great difficulty, it’s all mine now.”Sebastian fell silent, his heart felt like it was being squeezed. That house was where he had placed his hopes and dreams, every stone he had stacked was a manifestation of his love and dedication to their little family. He used to think that the house would be a place where they would grow old together, watching their children grow up. But now, reality hit him. Sara not only claimed the property but also lived there with another man—her lover. The thought of that stranger sitting in the living room, walking on the floor that Sebastian had once built with his own hands, was something he could barely accept.Sebastian’s lawyer coughed softly, drawing his attention back to the pile of documents in front of him.“You need to sign this as soon as possible. The longer we delay, the worse the situation will be. Especially
When they arrived at the park, the fresh air and green scenery welcomed them. The warm afternoon sun made the atmosphere even more pleasant. Dinda took a deep breath, as if enjoying her freedom after days spent in the hospital room.“Dad, look! That yellow flower is so beautiful!” Dinda exclaimed, pointing at a patch of flowers growing near a small fountain.Sebastian pushed the wheelchair closer and sat beside Dinda. “Yes, it’s very beautiful. Just like you,” he said with a warm smile.Dinda beamed, happy with her dad's compliment. She took Sebastian's hand and held it tightly. “Thank you, Dad! I love these flowers,” she replied enthusiastically.They both enjoyed the moment, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the sound of water bubbling from the fountain. The calm and happy atmosphere brought them closer, alleviating all the burdens they had faced.Sebastian looked at Dinda with love, feeling how meaningful this moment was. “We can
Sebastian looked around anxiously, feeling uncertainty enveloping the atmosphere. He walked toward Dinda's bed and found the little girl lying quietly, although her face appeared tired. Gently, he placed the teddy bear and toys he brought beside Dinda, hoping to bring a little happiness amid this difficult situation.Sebastian tried to calm himself, feeling the tension slowly dissipate as he sat beside Dinda. He knew that even though Sara was absent, his presence could provide the support Dinda needed. Carefully, he held Dinda's hand, hoping his presence would give her a sense of safety and comfort."Where's Sara?" he murmured. However, before he could continue his question, Dinda's cheerful voice interrupted him."Papa Sebastian!" Dinda shouted with excitement. Her pale face instantly lit up when she saw Sebastian enter with so many items. "What did you bring, Papa?"Sebastian smiled, placing all the items on the table beside the bed. "These are all f
Sebastian rubbed his face again, his eyes looking tired. "I know, but I don't have many options, Lila. This investor is important. If I don't go meet them, this project could fail, and that means I won't be able to support Dinda the way I want. I'm confused; my heart is troubled. I don't know what the right decision is."Exhaustion and confusion were evident on his face. He felt an overwhelming pressure to succeed, but at the same time, the fear of losing precious moments with Dinda haunted him. Every choice felt difficult, and he felt trapped between two equally important responsibilities.Sebastian knew he had to make a decision soon, but the uncertainty surrounding him only added to his stress. In his mind, he wished to find a way to align all aspects of his life, but that path seemed very distant.Lila paused for a moment, then gently said, "Sebastian, this may sound simple, but I think you need to trust the people around you. In this company, there is
Sebastian rubbed his face, trying to calm his chaotic thoughts. Every second that passed added to the tension within him. Worries about Dinda and the decisions he had to make swirled in his mind. He felt isolated in that silence, as if the world outside continued to move while he was trapped in uncertainty.Sebastian knew he had to make a decision, but his brain seemed shrouded in fog that made it hard to see a clear path. He longed for clarity and calm, but right now, both felt very far away.A soft knock sounded at the door, and Lila’s gentle voice came through. "Sebastian? Sorry to interrupt, but are you still here?"Sebastian looked up, slightly surprised to see Lila still in the office. He nodded briefly, signaling her to come in. "Yes, I still have some things to finish. You haven’t gone home yet?"Lila approached with a small smile, noticing Sebastian's tired appearance. She saw that his office light was still on and felt the need to stop by. "You lo
Sebastian sat at the end of the conference table, his eyes fixed on the documents laid out before him. Since morning, he had been caught up in back-to-back meetings. The mounting workload, combined with worries about Dinda and the issues he was facing with Sara, made his mind feel overwhelmed.Yet, he maintained his professional demeanor. He listened intently to every discussion, jotting down important points, even as his heart felt heavy. Questions about relationships and responsibilities swirled in his mind. As his colleagues spoke, he tried not to be distracted by his personal troubles, but it was hard not to feel burdened.Every time he stole a glance at his laptop screen, images of Dinda and Sara surfaced, reminding him of the decisions he had to make. Taking a deep breath, he tried to focus, suppressing the emotional turmoil that wanted to break free.Lila, his ambitious and idea-driven colleague, raised her hand to speak. "Sebastian," she said in a
Vina could only nod slowly, unable to say anything more. The room felt so quiet, filled only with the sound of the beeping monitor."The doctor said she is stable," Rendy finally said, more to himself. "It's just a matter of time before Rachel wakes up.""But why hasn't she woken up yet?" Vina asked, her voice filled with fear. "Rendy, I’m scared... What if—""Don’t think like that," Rendy interrupted quickly. He held Vina's hand firmly. "We have to trust the doctors and Rachel. She will be okay."Vina could only cry softly, while Rendy stood by her, not letting her fall deeper into her anxiety. He tried to comfort Vina with his presence, providing silent support. Yet deep inside, he too was haunted by unspoken fears.Every passing second felt heavy, and the beeping monitor served as a constant reminder of the uncertainty they faced. Rendy felt the weight of responsibility as a father, along with the lurking fear of loss in
The doctor paused for a moment, taking a deep breath before speaking, while Rendy and Vina prepared to hear what would happen next. The silence in the waiting room felt as if it was waiting for an answer from an unpredictable fate."Guardian of Rachel," the doctor called, his voice firm yet caring.Rendy and Vina immediately stood up from their chairs and approached the doctor. Rendy introduced himself, "I'm her father," followed by Vina, "And I'm her mother. How is Rachel, Doctor?"The doctor looked at them. His expression showed that the situation was not easy. Rendy and Vina felt waves of tension increasing, every second feeling so precious.Slowly, the doctor began to provide details about the procedure that had been performed and Rachel's condition after the surgery. Rendy and Vina listened intently, hoping for some glimmer of hope in the words being shared.The doctor sighed, as if choosing his words carefully. "Rachel experienced s
The resident took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "I promise I'll do my best to ensure you get all the necessary information. This is a valuable lesson for me."The resident looked increasingly nervous. He lowered his gaze, avoiding Sara's eyes. "I truly apologize, Mrs. Sara," he said softly. "I didn't mean... to hide anything. That was indeed my mistake.""Mistake?" Sara emphasized the word with a sarcastic tone. "What kind of mistake results in an injury like that not being mentioned at all? My child is my responsibility, and I have the right to know what is happening to her."Sara's words left the resident speechless. He felt the heavy burden of responsibility on him. "I understand, ma'am. This is a very difficult situation, and I don't want you to feel neglected. We should have been more transparent."Sara shook her head, tears starting to well up in her eyes. "I just want to ensure Dinda receives the right care. I can't stand b
"Forgot?" The senior doctor raised his voice, creating a tense atmosphere in the room. "How could you overlook something like this? This is not just a technical issue; it concerns the trust of the patient in us as a medical team!"His words echoed in the silence, adding weight to an already tense atmosphere. All eyes were on the doctor, observing how serious the situation had become. "We must remember that every decision we make can have a significant impact on someone's life. We cannot take risks like this."The doctor looked at his colleagues, hoping they understood the importance of maintaining integrity and professionalism in every action. "We must commit to providing the best for our patients, no matter how small the details," he emphasized.Sara watched the scene with her mouth half-open, her heart pounding in a mix of confusion and anger. "So, you mean, the wound was found during surgery, but I was not informed?" she asked sharply, her eyes fixed di