BAM!Piles of files slammed onto Mahya's desk. The girl's eyes widened, her mouth trembling as she struggled to speak. "Wha—what are you doing, Sir?" she asked after taking a deep breath."ARE YOU CRAZY?!" her boss exclaimed, restraining his rising anger."I don't understand what you mean. Explain, what's happening here?" Mahya asked, rising from her seat. Even the coffee on the table almost spilled, threatening to ruin all the scattered work analyses on the desk. Her cramped space became noisy with her boss's shouts, as if he wanted to forcefully dismantle her room."You! How dare you investigate Seno Adhijaya? I'm returning your files!" he yelled persistently."Oh! So, this is about my investigation proposal? What's the problem, Sir? I don't feel like I've done anything wrong!" Mahya retorted, equally fierce. In journalistic work, structural positions were just diagrams on boards, not unresisting zones in the field.Mahya wasn't afraid of being fired.As long as she knew why her work
According to her promise to Carol, Mahya began searching for the contact of the rising star doctor. She went to the hospital where the doctor practiced and asked the receptionist to escort her to the handsome doctor."Sorry, Dr. Andre is very busy. You can contact the PR team for an interview," said the female receptionist who received Mahya's request."No, I must meet Dr. Andre in person," Mahya firmly refused. She forgot how to sweet-talk to win over her sources. Mahya was used to acting on her own, especially because she was used to dealing with data and ... criminals!"Sorry, Miss! Not possible!"In line with Mahya's firmness, the receptionist also did the same. Their auras even radiated red, as if silently launching an attack on each other. Mahya was relentless."At least, give me his phone number!""Dr. Andre's phone number is confidential!""What?!"A verbal duel then ensued, neither of them willing to back down. The commotion caught the attention of Dr. Miriam who happened to p
Mahya patiently waited for Dr. Miriam's update. All day long, she anxiously awaited the important call from the authority figure that might come."Bring this week's coverage draft to my desk. I want to see it," the baritone voice suddenly said. Mahya looked up at the owner of the voice. Her annoying boss was looming over her. "Huh?" Mahya was puzzled. What business did that jerk have coming here?"Did you suddenly go deaf?" he asked sarcastically.Mahya rolled her eyes, then quickly got up from her seat. She felt like she was hallucinating, but she wasn't."Shit!" she cursed in frustration. She had been hoping for a call from Dr. Miriam since she entered the office.Why did the anxiety she had been feeling suddenly turn into tension? It was all because of the unwelcome guest! Mahya was absolutely furious."The draft is already in the editor's email, Sir," Mahya replied lazily. She didn't want to upset the other two reporters who might have a heart attack if Mahya exploded and cursed th
The day awaited by Mahya finally arrived. She managed to meet face to face with the legendary Dr. Andre. Of course, that title was exaggerated because Dr. Andre's popularity was still far behind Jaka Tarub, who became the partner of fairies in ancient times.Legendary? Well, not quite."Nice to meet you, Dr. Andre," Mahya said with a cheerful face."Nice to meet you too, Mahya Grace," Andre replied calmly. He seemed difficult to express emotions, very different from Mahya who was explosive like easily combustible material."All right. I'm very lucky to be able to meet you here. My visit is certainly to interview you," Mahya started the conversation.Andre nodded and cleared his throat, ready to answer every question from the reporter. The girl's appearance was quite eccentric with a leather jacket snug on her body. Andre even thought she was a musician, not a reporter as introduced."Can you tell me a little about yourself?" Mahya asked for the initial question."Well, what do you want
Actually, Mahya had only fallen asleep briefly, and when she woke up, they had just left the hospital complex area. She didn't know that James had been stealing glances at her since earlier. Mahya didn't care.As the car was almost leaving the main gate, Mahya's eyes suddenly caught sight of someone she knew: Lara. Her friend seemed to be entering the parking building with a worried expression. Mahya was curious, but... she shouldn't just show up.Mahya was still considering keeping her distance from Lara regarding her case. She didn't want any bias that could interfere with her investigation process."Sigh..." Mahya sighed, conflicted. On one hand, Mahya really missed Lara. On the other hand, she shouldn't act rashly. It wouldn't benefit her at all."What's wrong? Why the sulky face?" James asked after glancing at Mahya, who had already opened her eyes."Ah, nothing. It's just that I saw a familiar face entering the parking area earlier," she replied lazily. Mahya then took out her ph
That afternoon, Lara tried to continue her work as usual when Seno was not around. However, she felt something unusual. "Melati, could you please wake up my husband?" she asked Melati, who was near the stairs. Lara wanted to go upstairs, but suddenly her legs hurt. "Oh, yes, Ma'am," Melati said as she walked away to the upper floor. Melati seemed to knock on the door, but Seno didn't respond. "Sir, excuse me," Melati called out. Silence. It seemed as if no one was inside the room. "Sir...." Melati continued knocking on Seno's door, but it was still quiet, with no response from behind the door as usual. "I'm going to open it, Sir." Melati then entered Seno's room. She was shocked to find Seno lying there with foam at his mouth. "Ma'am! Ma'am Lara! Mr. Seno!" Lara was shocked to hear Melati's shout. "What's wrong, Mela?" she asked as she rushed to the second floor. "Sir, Ma'am!" Melati repeated, pointing to Seno lying on his bed. "Oh, my goodness!" Lara screamed and was conf
Hello, esteemed readers.I extend my heartfelt gratitude as we embark on the second phase of our novel's journey. As we delve into Chapter 51 and beyond, anticipate a swift evolution in the storyline, promising heightened intrigue and excitement! Uh oh! I'm so excited to announce that this story really made my day! And you're engagement has already live it up!Moreover, I've made the decision to remove Lara's Point of View (POV). Instead, all perspectives will be channeled through the author's lens (POV 3), ensuring seamless transitions between scenes and offering a comprehensive view of Seno's intricate machinations in the upcoming chapters.Your feedback is invaluable in refining the quality of this work, especially considering that this marks the author's second book. I earnestly seek your input, aiming to craft a narrative that resonates and captivates each and every one of you!Lara's journey to confront her husband will be explored with greater depth and nuance in the chapters to
That's how Lara finally met Andre. At this moment, only Andre could soothe the turmoil in her heart.For hours, Lara waited in the ER. Yet, there was no word from the doctor. Andre faithfully stood by Lara's side; fortunately, his shift had just ended perfectly."How long do patients usually stay in the ER, Ndre?" Lara inquired, eager to know why she hadn't received any news about Seno, her husband's, condition.Andre replied gently, attempting to provide some comfort to Lara's restless demeanor. "The time in the ER varies, Lara. It all depends on the patient's condition and the evaluation process conducted by the medical team. Don't worry, they'll inform us as soon as there's any progress."Lara took a deep breath, trying to relax her tense muscles. Her eyes stared blankly at the ceiling, attempting to quell the anxiety gripping her heart. Andre remained by her side, offering a calming presence.Moments later, Melati appeared, puzzled by the presence of another man beside her employe