Noval pulled his car over to the side of the road, took a deep breath, and expressed his desire. He didn't like being ignored like this.
"Why aren't you answering? It must be your husband who called, right?" Noval said, looking at Laura, who was only staring at the name displayed on her phone screen.
"Laura, give me one more chance. I promise to make everything right, and I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes," Noval continued, his gaze fixed on Laura, who still seemed indifferent.
"Laura?" Noval called out and was about to touch Laura's hand, which she pulled away instantly.
"I've already told you before, I'm married. Please don't bother me again," Laura replied, irritated. Although there were lingering feelings for Noval in her heart, she would not betray her marriage to Aryan for any reason. Even though their marriage might only last for eight months, Laura wouldn't rekindle her relationship with Noval. She wouldn't repeat the past.
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Upon arriving at Laura's apartment, she immediately went into her room and locked it from the inside. Her body slumped onto the bed as she cursed herself for being entranced by Aryan's charms. She was confused by Aryan's behavior, which could be sweet at times, but also harsh, often reminding her of their agreement. Laura was afraid that if she truly fell in love with Aryan, he would eventually divorce her, and she would be heartbroken, especially since Noval had just recovered. She wasn't ready to experience heartbreak again.*Knock... Knock... Knock...* "Laura, I'm hungry. Can you cook something for me? You haven't eaten since this afternoon. Aren't you hungry?" Aryan said from behind Laura's bedroom door after she had locked herself in her room for an hour. Aryan felt guilty for his earlier behavior at the hotel. He roughly ran his hand through his hair as there was still no response from Laura.*Click...* Laura's bedroom door opened just as Aryan was about to leave
"What if we just cancel that agreement?" Aryan proposed after Laura released her breathless kiss.Laura averted her gaze to the side to hide the blush on her cheeks. She felt utterly out of control, regretting her impulsive actions and feeling embarrassed. Her heart was still racing, and she struggled to calm it down.Aryan fell silent as Laura ignored him. He was unsure of what to say next. Laura's kiss had momentarily rendered him speechless. While saying "I love you" wasn't an option for Aryan, as he wasn't entirely sure of his feelings for Laura, he still needed time and a way to figure it out.Aryan's smile suddenly brightened as he remembered the dinner invitation with Vika. Maybe this was his chance to test his feelings."Laura, will you join me for dinner with Vika tonight?" Aryan invited, glancing at Laura, who was still gazing out of the window."What? Do you want me to be a mosquito repellent or something?" Laura protested indignantly.
"Good evening, Mr. Aryan Alfarizi... Let's get straight to the point, I don't like beating around the bush... How does Laura feel? Are you sure she's a good girl?" Aryan grumbled in frustration as he read a message from an unfamiliar number that suddenly appeared on his phone."Who are you? How dare you talk about my wife? If you're a man, meet me in person, you can choose the place and time," Aryan replied with intense emotion."Hahaha... Just relax, I don't have the time. Wait for another 5 seconds, and you'll be surprised." Before Aryan could respond to the mysterious message, his phone kept vibrating incessantly, inundated with dozens of photos. Fueled by anger, Aryan began downloading the photo files one by one. His eyes widened as he saw intimate photos of Laura with another man, culminating in a picture of Laura being embraced by a man in a car in front of the campus, and it was a photo taken after their marriage."Shit," Aryan muttered, he didn't expect
The apartment door creaked open, and Aryan entered, slipping off his shoes and placing them on the shoe rack behind the door. He slowly made his way inside, hearing the sound of the television still on. He glanced at his wristwatch, which showed 11:30 PM. Aryan stood there for a while, watching Laura engrossed in her favorite Korean drama while cradling a jar of snacks. A smile spread across Aryan's face as he saw Laura was fine during his absence. It turned out that this woman could make him miss her terribly. It wasn't just her smile or her cooking, but also her chattering that he missed."You're not asleep yet?" Aryan asked gently, which immediately made Laura turn in surprise. Aryan approached and sat cross-legged on the floor, facing Laura, who was on the sofa. He took the jar from Laura's lap and placed it on the table. Laura froze, looking at Aryan, unable to believe that the man before her was the same person she had missed so much that she couldn't close her eyes for
The next day, Laura went to university with Aryan. Throughout the journey, Aryan couldn't stop smiling and occasionally stole glances at Laura. Aryan felt like a lovesick teenager, and Laura, on the other hand, often looked out the window to hide her blushing cheeks from Aryan's gaze."When you finish your classes, come to my office, and I'll ask Dodik to give you a ride home. I'll call Mbak Arabella," Aryan said as they arrived in front of the Faculty of Economics building. Aryan deliberately dropped Laura off in front of her faculty to prevent Leo from approaching her."Sure, it's up to you," Laura replied, reaching for Aryan's hand and kissing the back of it before bidding farewell."Wait," Aryan said, then he pulled Laura's hand and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. Laura's cheeks immediately turned rosy. She hurried out of the car, closed the door, and walked away toward her class. Aryan chuckled at Laura's shy demeanor as he watched her leave.Sinc
Aryan stood by the glass window, lost in thought as he watched the bustling and noisy city that had just awakened from its nighttime slumber. Andra entered Aryan's office, and her presence broke the silence that had enveloped Aryan for the past ten minutes."You handle Laura; I'll take care of the campus issue, Aryan," Andra said, interrupting his contemplation.Andra knew that this was not a trivial matter, as it involved someone's character and attitude, especially since Laura was a scholarship student and a model student at the university.Earlier, Aryan had dropped Laura off at Andra's house before heading to the office. He couldn't bear to leave Laura alone in her apartment, especially since the incident at the campus had left her mostly silent and tearful. Aryan even had to coax her to eat."The photos have already spread to some lecturers; let's hope they don't reach the university council," Andra continued, pondering possible solutions. Even at th
Aryan held Laura tightly, his arms providing a comforting sanctuary for her. He gently wiped away her tears with his thumb, his expression filled with love and understanding."Honey, I'm not going anywhere. We're in this together, no matter what challenges come our way," Aryan reassured Laura with a soft, tender voice. "I meant it when I said I love you, and that includes accepting you, your past, and any mistakes you might have made. What matters most to me is our future together."Laura nodded, her heart feeling lighter with each reassuring word from Aryan. She realized that she had been carrying the weight of her fears and insecurities alone, but now, with Aryan by her side, she could face anything."I promise, from now on, we'll tackle any problems together. No more secrets, okay?" Aryan said, looking into Laura's eyes with sincerity.Laura smiled through her tears and nodded again. "No more secrets."With that promise, they sealed their love w
All night long, Laura couldn't close her eyes due to the anxiety that gripped her as she awaited the new day. It had been three days since she hadn't set foot on campus because of the scandal involving her provocative photos. She wasn't prepared to face the judgmental stares of her friends, and this time, it wasn't just friends from her faculty but the entire campus."Finish your breakfast first," Aryan said when he noticed Laura was merely playing with her food, lacking an appetite. Laura looked at Aryan with a half-hearted smile.Laura observed Aryan approaching her while fixing his hair. If her mood were better, Laura would have chosen to stay home. She couldn't bear the thought of her husband becoming the object of attention for the campus girls. She understood all too well what went on in the minds of women who admired handsome men like them because she was one of them. However, ever since she had fallen in love with Aryan, there was no man more handsome in Laura'