Upon arriving at the hospital, Aryan was immediately attended to by the doctor on duty in the emergency room. After about 30 minutes of examination, the doctor decided that Aryan needed to be hospitalized for a few days. Once everything was ready, Aryan was transferred to a VIP ward. Arabella, who was with Laura, tried repeatedly to comfort her as she continued to cry.
"Laura, Andra and I are going home now; Baby Azka was fussy earlier. I'll come here later, and if you need anything, Jefri's contact number is on your WhatsApp now," Arabella explained as she sent Jefri's contact information to Laura.
"Yes, thank you, Ara," Laura replied.
Arabella said her goodbyes after Aryan was settled into his hospital room. Earlier, the doctor had explained that Aryan's stomach condition was quite severe, so for the next few days, he would have to consume porridge, specific fruits, and get plenty of rest. Aryan's acid reflux had flared up due to his excessive consumption of c
Shortly after Laura showered, Liana arrived with Arabella and Andra, carrying baby Azka in her arms. Laura froze for a moment as she realized her hair was uncovered without a headscarf, but her discomfort quickly melted away when Aryan called her."Come here, dear," Aryan called, instantly reassuring Laura, who then stiffly smiled at everyone while walking over to Aryan."It's okay," Aryan said, handing her an instant hijab from the bedside.Laura accepted put it on without a mirror. Aryan smiled as he saw Laura feeling self-conscious and helped her adjust the hijab. "Don't be shy; it's just Mom and Mbak Arabella and Mas Andra. And you too, Mas," Aryan said, seeing Laura's sweet face turn red. He pinched the tip of Laura's nose affectionately."Ahem, Aryan, please remember we are here," Andra teased as he sat on the sofa with Baby Azka."Come on, Andra, like you've never seen it before," Liana defended while wiping tears from the corner of her eye.
"Where are you going?" Aryan whispered when he realized Laura was moving, trying to release herself from his embrace."It's already morning, Honey. I want to help Mom in the kitchen," Laura replied while still trying to break free from Aryan's increasingly tight hug."Ana's already there. Just stay here with me." Laura shifted her position, now facing Aryan, and she gently caressed Aryan's rough jawline with a teasing smile."Stop it! Don't try to seduce me, dear," Aryan murmured as he brushed away Laura's playful fingers on his face. He kissed each of Laura's fingertips one by one while closing his eyes.Laura laughed when her efforts quickly paid off. She jumped out of bed and rushed into the bathroom."Watch out, I'll get you later," Aryan warned with a smirk after the bathroom door closed.Aryan curled back into his warm blanket when Laura returned from the bathroom. Annoyed, Laura woke him up by tugging the blanket from Aryan's body. Ar
Laura relaxed on the villa's balcony, a cup of hot tea in her hand. The steam rising from the cup couldn't fend off the cold breeze of the Apple City, but Laura's spirits remained undeterred as she looked forward to exploring the beach later with her beloved.Gradually, the sun peeked out from behind the thick curtain of the night, its rays shyly warming the surroundings. The chirping of birds added to Laura's blossoming mood as she reminisced about the first time she had met Aryan, their unconventional marriage contract, and now, the love that bound them together.Love was indeed peculiar; when you pursued it, it often eluded you, and when you walked away, it came offering happiness. Laura had once thought that she and Aryan would never fall in love because their separation had been written in black and white. But everything seemed futile as time and emotions played their roles, slowly seeping into the depths of their hearts. Love was indefinable in any dictionary; it
Laura couldn't hold back the tears welling up in her eyes due to being moved. Both of her feet stood at the end of the road, with a long carpet strewn with rose petals. From where Laura stood, candles were neatly arranged along the edge of the carpet leading to a heart-shaped area. The gentle sea breeze caressed her body, seemingly failing to disturb her wonder until a hand grabbed her and brought her back to reality."Special for You, Honey," Aryan whispered softly while pulling Laura's hand to follow his steps. Aryan's eyes never left the object next to them, still filled with amazement. Soft and romantic music played in harmony with Aryan and Laura's steps.Laura remained motionless as they stood right in the center of the heart-shaped arrangement, on a red carpet with a table and chairs draped in white cloth. On the table, a complete meal was served with tightly sealed drinks. In the middle of the table, a graceful bouquet of lilies stood in a white vase, alongside
Aryan found himself caught in the whirlwind of their busy lives after their brief honeymoon. Laura was occupied with her Community Service program (KKN), which demanded her time from 7 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. There were times when she had to stay overnight at the KKN post prepared by the local village authorities. On the other hand, Aryan often came home late due to his booming business, which now had branches in several cities. Aryan acknowledged that after getting married, his company had experienced rapid growth. However, he didn't realize that his time with Laura was dwindling, and they rarely spent quality time together, except on Sundays, which he sometimes used to check on projects in other cities.Laura would often be fast asleep by the time Aryan returned from work. Aryan began to realize that something was amiss as he noticed Laura's graceful frame, her prominent cheekbones, and the subtle outlines of her collarbones. Aryan closed his eyes, trying t
Aryan could only gently pat Laura's trembling shoulder. He was confused about how to calm his wife. Since returning from the hospital the previous night, Laura had been silent in her room. Aryan had been shocked by the results of Dr. Rahma's explanation that Laura had been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. This was the reason for Laura's recent abdominal and hip pain, as well as her occasional fever and nighttime vomiting. What pained Aryan even more was that he had been unaware of Laura's illness. Regret. That was the feeling weighing heavily on Aryan's chest now. He felt like he wanted to pound his own chest in frustration. His heart shattered as he looked at Laura's sad state, a promise to never make her cry that he had now broken."I'll get you breakfast first," Aryan said softly as he kissed the top of Laura's head before leaving the room.Aryan walked to the dining room with a heavy heart. Instead of finding his parents there, he saw Ana, their maid, covering the d
The long-awaited day finally arrived, the day when Laura was to undergo surgery to remove the cyst in her abdomen. All the preparations for the surgery were in place, and there were only 30 minutes left before Laura would be taken into the operating room. Feelings of relief and worry dominated everyone's thoughts, but they all had to hide those emotions behind smiles to show support for Laura."Aryan, where's Mom?" Laura asked anxiously, looking at the clock on the white-walled room. In five minutes, she would be moved to the operating table, but Aryan had not been seen since he left briefly to go to the bathroom.Liana was nervous, but before she could answer Laura's question, two male and female nurses entered to take Laura to the operating room. Everyone held back their tears as Laura smiled at them, trying to show that she was strong and brave. As the nurses pushed the wheelchair carrying Laura toward the door, Aryan suddenly appeared with a smile. Laura returned h
One week after the surgery, Laura had already started to resume her usual activities. During that week, Aryan had been constantly by Laura's side, handling all his office matters while Andra and Jefri took care of them. Even if there were documents requiring his signature, Jefri would bring them home, allowing Aryan to stay close to Laura and attend to her. Aryan could still manage to check on Jefri's work and reply to emails from his colleagues at home.He did all of this solely for Laura's recovery. Laura often urged him to go to the office, but Aryan refused to budge. He wanted to focus on taking care of Laura until she was completely healed. Arabella and Aurora, as their best friends, always provided their support. Additionally, Nancy and Ricard came to the house to deliver Laura's favorite dishes, prepared by her mother, Della. Many of their classmates also visited Laura at home."Look, Honey, two weeks at home, and my body is getting all soft. How can I resist yo