Jordan did not immediately answer Clarabelle's question. He just focused on the street."Jordan, answer my question." Clarabelle was a little scared actually alone with Jordan. She suddenly remembered that Jordan was not afraid to physically hurt her when he was angry."It's a great town, very pretty. It is not crowded and busy like Sydney. It's nice to live here for sure." Jordan didn't answer what Clarabelle asked instead said something else."What do you mean?" Clarabelle felt a pounding beat against her chest."Yes, I can understand why you feel comfortable living here. I think a good place for a child to be born and grow." Jordan replied staying calm.Spontaneously, Clarabelle held her womb. Then she slide the bag he was holding covering her stomach and chest. Unknowingly, she wanted to protect her baby from Jordan.Jordan turned to Clarabelle. "Don't worry, I won't hurt you, Lala. I will be a good husband and father."Jordan looked back at the street. The pounding was stronger i
Clarabelle stared at the handsome man, who was still smiling brightly until Clarabelle's lips parted slightly. Rita was just as surprised, half glaring at him."Jordan?" Rita said."Yes, I'm happy, Lala gave me the idea to start something new here. I can be close to her and work at the same time." Jordan stepped closer. His eyes never left Clarabelle."Mommy! Can I take this?" Andrew called Rita.Rita immediately approached her son. She helped him buy the chocolate Andrew wanted.Jordan smiled broadly. So close together, Clarabelle felt her chest constrict. There was still a bit of fear, but she realized, the palpitations were due to the longing that kept tickling her heart."I will never let you go away. We have promised to be together, in this marriage until death does us part." Jordan said. Those firm and good eyes stared at Clarabelle's two clear orbs.Instead, Clarabelle looked at Jordan with a confused face looking. What Clarabelle felt were longing, sadness, fear, and reluctanc
The luxury car stopped at Rita and Simon's big shop. James climbed out of it, followed by Susan. James purposely took Susan with him to take care of the business he was starting with Rita and Simon. And more, James would bring Susan and Clarabelle together. He also had to complete another mission, reuniting Jordan and Clarabelle."Wow, it's very interesting to be here, sir." Susan was impressed by Rita and Simon's large store."Yup. That's why I welcomed Nerry's suggestion even though at first, I thought it was just a whim. Come on, Susan, they are waiting." James overtook Susan. He walked not into the shop, but to the other side that led to Simon and Rita's office.Right into the office, Nerry greeted James and Susan."Good day, Mr. James Hayden!" Nerry's cheerful smile. Her face eagerly looked up at James. However, when he saw the beautiful woman at James' side, the aura on his face changed slightly. Instantly Nerry's smile disappeared."Meet Nerry. This is Susan Harrison." James in
James and Susan arrived. The two of them were even more surprised when they arrived at Jordan's shop when they read the name plastered there."Lala and Joy? Can you believe it?" James shook his head with a smile."This is amazing. Mr. Jordan Hayden is full of surprise." Susan followed James into the store.The staff greeted them kindly. When they found out that James was coming, they quickly called Jordan. Jordan appeared with a serious face."What's wrong with your face? It's so tense," said James."No, just a small mistake in the kitchen. But it's annoying too," Jordan replied. When he saw it was there, Jordan's eyes widened instantly. "You here? James, you brought Susan?""You are too mean. You don't wanna give me Lala's number. I have to take Susan. Do you want me to bring Granny or Mommy here?" James glanced up with a smile on the corner of his lips."Nice to meet you again, Mr. Jordan Hayden," Susan said hello. A thin smile spread across Susan's face."Yeah, glad to see you guys
"Lala, Jordan must be waiting for a hot drink. Let me deliver it to Jordan," Susan lifted the cup and prepared to bring it to the front. After a few steps, Susan turned and came back."Why? He's better left alone. Right?" said Clarabelle.Susan looked at Clarabelle. "He's your husband. You take the drink to him. Come on," said Susan. She handed Clarabelle the cup."Susan...""Just give him the drink. Then hurry up, come back here. I have something to tell you." Susan pressed Clarabelle."Huuffhh...." Annoyed appeared in Clarabelle's heart. However, she left also taking the cup to the vestibule.Jordan was standing by the door."Do you wanna go home?" asked Clarabelle.Jordan quickly turned his head. He saw Clarabelle with a cup in hand."Ah, yeah... but it's snowing a bit, so I guess...." Jordan didn't finish his words. "Hot drink? Thank you." Immediately Jordan approached Clarabelle and grabbed the cup that was in Clarabelle's hands.Jordan took a few sips. "Aaahhh ... delicious. Tha
Susan felt strange. It was unusual for James not to turn on his cell phone. Even though sometimes it took a while to respond, the man's cell phone was always active."Is something wrong?" Susan looked at Clarabelle."Don't worry, I think James needs to do something. Maybe he has an important meeting. So what? Do you want to stay here or...""I'll just go by taxi. It's okay. Tomorrow I'll come back," said Susan. She stood, straightened her clothes, then stepped into the hall.Clarabelle was behind her. "How long have you and James been here?""I'll be back in two days at most. I have already missed Lorenz." Susan smiled. She imagined her sweet love with a nice long nose."Are you guys getting serious?" asked Clarabelle."He doesn't want to stay long, he wishes to get married soon. But I..." Susan looked at Clarabelle. "... I won't get married if I haven't found you, Lala.""Ah, Susan...." Clarabelle's heart throbbed. Guilt appears there. If she didn't go, maybe Susan and Lorenz would a
The doctor and nurse in the room smiled at James and Nerry's behavior. They thought the two people were lovers.“Can we go home? I'm afraid it will snow again." Nerry immediately changed the subject. She didn't want to get any more awkward."Well, okay." James stepped closer beside the bed. He prepared to hold Nerry again."I can do it myself, sir. I'll just walk, I can do it." Nerry refused. She just held on to James' arm, then tried to walk. She was limping and looked in pain.James quickly approached, hugging from the right side. Left with no choice, Nerry accepted James' help."Doctor, Nurse, thank you." James looked back, smiling. Then focus again on helping Nerry get to the car.Nerry glanced at the watch he was wearing. Almost half past nine in the evening. And she felt hungry. Her hand reflexively held her rumbling stomach. James glanced at Nerry and smiled. The girl's expression was so cute. Her face scrunched up as she bit her lip."Hm, I think I've made somebody’s daughter
It wasn't just Nerry's face that was red. Her ears and chest felt on fire. Accompanied by the pounding of the heart that hit stronger like a beach wave. Nerry felt her hands tremble slightly."Sir...." A low voice came from Nerry's beautiful lips."I know you will be surprised by my words." James continued. "Maybe you will think I'm playing games, I want to play tricks on you, or you feel like you're just a tool because I want to fulfill my promise."Nerry didn't move. She stared straight at James, not knowing how to react."I'm not just a big boy, nor a man who likes to play with someone’s heart. I'm not going to randomly invite a woman to have a special relationship. I've been married before, then....""Carol...." Somehow the name just slipped on Nerry's lips.James looked at Nerry. Surprisingly enough, Nerry mentioned the name of James' late wife."Sorry, sir. I, I read an article about you. Sorry...." Nerry felt stupid for saying Carol's name."Well, you knew me before we met, rig
"Where's my grandson? I can't wait to hug him!"That cheerful voice sounded crisp. Clarabelle missed her so much. Clarabelle quickly met Crystal who had just stepped into the house."Oh, my God!" Crystal widened when she saw Clarabelle. "Look, honey. Your baby's grown this big."Crystal held Clarabelle's womb and rubbed it with overflowing joy. Clarabelle smiled. Her eyes filled with tears. The warm welcome seemed to wrap up all the things she wanted to forget before. Hayden family. The family will always be a part of her life."How are you, Lala?" Ann-Mary hugged Clarabelle instead. Her sweet elegant voice, Clarabelle also missed."I'm very well." Clarabelle smiled. There was a sense of unease also gathering in her heart. "I'm sorry, for leaving quietly. For sure, I don't want to disappoint anyone. I'm sorry.""My son who doesn't know how to take care of his wife. Why are you sorry? It's Jordan who has to apologize. In the past, he promised
Bright sun. The snow started to melt slowly. Winter was shifting, spring would come in a few weeks. Clarabelle sat by the window. She looked at the street and the scenery in front of the house where she lived. Calm, quiet, and cool. From behind her, the fragrant aroma of hot coffee was wafting into her nostrils. Clarabelle turned her head, Jordan standing with two cups in hand. The handsome face was not smiling, but a cheerful look emerged from the glint in her eyes. "Warm drink for my heart. Just milk. Coffee for me." Jordan handed one cup to Clarabelle. "Ah, I've been imagining sipping hot and fragrant coffee. Why do you give me milk more?" Clarabelle pouted but she accepted the cup from Jordan as well. "You have to be healthy. Later, when our baby is born, you can drink coffee." Jordan sat next to Clarabelle. He inhaled the aroma of coffee in his cup, then took a few sips. "Hm, pregnant women don't have a problem drinking coffee." C
The snow just a few minutes ago stopped. James' black car stopped and parked in the garage of the big house. James got out of the car and quickly turned around, opening the car door from the other side."We are here. Come on, Babe." James held out his hand.Nerry took James' hand and got out of the car. She looked around. The parking lot was just so wide. There were several cars in the garage. All clearly classy cars, cars not seen on the road too often."They are waiting." James smiled. He took Nerry by the hand and ushered her into the house through the side door, straight into the living room."Sir, I'm very nervous." Nerry watched James. The girl's face was blushing. James was smiling broadly with joy."Take it easy. You won't be punished for falling in love with Hayden. And don't call me Sir," James said."Yes, sir. Oh, James? Weird." Nerry smiled faintly. Beautiful, with a blush on her face. James laughed. It was always fun to see Nerr
Jordan stopped in his tracks at the question. What did he just hear? He turned around. His eyes met those beautiful eyes that made him fall in love. He stared at Clarabelle's round and clear eyes."Are you sure, you want to leave me? And our baby?" Clarabelle looked at Jordan. His hand touched his stomach.Jordan was still digesting what happened. His eyes were getting darker."After everything you've done, chocolate shop Lala Joy, leaving your posh Sydney mansion, never minding Hayden's office, and letting all those women go... you're going to walk away from me?" Clarabelle spoke quietly. Her eyes looked shady. Slowly her lips smiled."Lala...." Jordan couldn't believe what he saw. Clarabelle said something beyond her imagination."I miss you too, Jordan Gerald Hayden. Deep in my heart, I always want to hug you." Clarabelle's thin lips curved into a smile again.Jordan immediately came back and held Clarabelle's hand. "What do you say?"
James left his room. He called Susan and was forced to wake her up. The news James gave her about Clarabelle shocked Susan. She quickly got ready and met James in the parking lot. "Susan, help me. This is a bad situation. Jordan did a stupid thing again and hurt Clarabelle." James started driving the car out of the hotel. It was getting light, but the sun would not show itself. "What do you expect from me?" Susan asked. "I'll calm Jordan, he is so down. He's feeling stupid and sorry again. I think he's even more screwed up because their baby is in danger." James sounded restless and worried. "You, I need you to calm Clarabelle. I don't know how she feels about Jordan after this. I'm almost certain she will ask for a divorce." Susan looked at James. Was it that bad? Susan didn't know what to say. She also didn't know what she could tell Clarabelle later either. "I plan to go home today, to Sydney. Because I have an important meeting to attend. I don't know. By the weather and the
Jordan panicked. He trembled to see Clarabelle even having trouble sitting up."Lala... Lala...." Jordan didn't know what to say.While the blood flew and spread over the snow."Jordan, it hurts...." Clarabelle said while holding her womb."Doctor ... we go to the doctor. Wait, I'll take the car. Hold on," Jordan said between confusion and fear.He stood up and walked back to his shop. He had to get the car immediately and take Clarabelle to the hospital. Clarabelle was getting paler. A piercing coldness, accompanied by pain hit her womb, legs, and waist, and spread throughout her body. She could barely move anymore.A few minutes later, Jordan came. He helped Clarabelle into the car. Clarabelle was limp, but her body was also stiff from the cold. With a heart not abysmally, Jordan began to accelerate his car. It wasn't snowing any longer, but the roads were tough enough to walk on, Jordan couldn't have been driving as fast as he usually did."Uhhh ... it hurts ...." Clarabelle squeez
Clarabelle was surprised by Jordan's reaction. She tried to break free, but Jordan would not budge. He was even bolder in action. He kissed Clarabelle. He let go of longing by hugging his wife tightly. Clarabelle initially wanted to rebel. Unfortunately, her heart and longing were not in line. The heart refused, but the longing that Clarabelle felt forced her to accept the intimacy that Jordan threw at her. A strong pounding overtook Clarabelle. A pleasant beat, which raised her desire unstoppable. Clarabelle gave up. She began to enjoy Jordan's touch. "I miss you. So much...." Jordan whispered, softly. Clarabelle was getting excited. There was no refusal, Jordan went further. The game continued. He pulled Clarabelle onto the bed. They continued the journey of longing and love that had been held back for too long because of anger, disappointment, and fear of getting hurt even more. Outside the snow was pouring again. Even the sound of the wind howling could be heard. The longing th
Jordan's car shook. Clarabelle clutched her chest with fear rising so fast. The car nearly collided. Jordan swiftly returned to position and controlled the steering wheel. Fortunately, he was able to dodge so that the collision did not occur."Oh, my god...." Clarabelle still felt her chest beating fast because of the shock.Jordan was back in control of his vehicle. But he was also just as surprised. He took several deep breaths, calming himself down."Sorry, I am sorry," Jordan said without looking at Clarabelle. He focused on driving.Clarabelle didn't answer. In his heart he was grateful, there was no accident. He couldn't imagine if a collision had actually occurred. It wasn't just her and Jordan who were wretched, but the tiny baby in her womb as well.The rest of the way to Jordan's shop, no one spoke. Jordan parked his vehicle and went straight into the garage. Clarabelle went back to holding Jordan's cheek, then to his neck."Hurry up, go inside. You have to take medicine." C
James sharpened his gaze. Nerry's two beautiful and tapering eyes were watery. What was she worried about? Why was the girl so sad?"Nerry, what's wrong? I am serious. I'm not playing with you. I promise....""That's not it. I'm sorry," said Nerry.James covered his mouth. He had better hear what Nerry would tell him. Maybe he was too quick to ask Nerry to be his girlfriend let alone enter into marriage. It felt the same as the story of Jordan and Clarabelle."Knowing you in person, having moments together, for me... is like a dream. It doesn't make sense. You suddenly appeared in front of me. All my days have changed in an instant." Nerry began to express what was raging in her heart.James waited. He knew Nerry wasn't done yet."To be honest, if I'm really with you, I'll be like Cinderella. From a simple life, I will enter a palace. Can I do that, sir? Am I worthy enough to stay by you? To know you are already extraordinary for me."James smiled at Nerry's words. The young woman who