Clarabelle looked up and looked back at Jordan. He must have answers and clarity. She was Jordan's wife and he couldn't be mean to her."I want you to be honest. Tell me, where are you after work?” Clarabelle firmly asked once more.Jordan was even more surprised. What did Clarabelle hear? What did she know? Someone must have talked about him to Clarabelle to make her so angry.“I met my friends. Is it wrong?" Jordan tried to suppress his emotions. He had to be able to subdue Clarabelle. So far Clarabelle was very easy to melt. Surely Jordan would have no trouble calming Clarabelle's emotions."Did you go to the club? And did you meet women there?” Clarabelle could no longer contain herself. She wanted to know the reality she was facing. What kind of man was she marrying?Jordan took a deep breath. "How do you know? Why is that a problem?”Clarabelle widened her eyes. Why was it a problem?!“Jordan… We're already married. You have a wife!” Clarabelle's voice rose again. "Of course, it
That morning, Jordan rushed to James' office. He had been waiting for the moment, when James returned from out of town, Jordan wanted to warn his brother not to disturb his household.James had just arrived at the office, he was on the phone with someone. Suddenly his office door opened, and Jordan came in hastily, standing right in front of his desk. James was of course surprised and immediately ended the call."Good morning, little brother." James looked surprised because Jordan without any news just appeared in front of him. "It's great to have a visit so early," James quipped."I didn't come to make peace with you, James." Jordan couldn't pretend to be cute this time. He had been holding back on his anger for days and it was time for him to let it out."I am sure of it. That big smile tells me you want to hug me out of longing.” James replied sarcastically. He stood up with a tense face.“Shut your mouth, Damn it!” Jordan snapped.James didn't know what was going on until Jordan c
To prove himself, Jordan was getting more serious with work every day. In the morning he went to work, it was dark before he came home. Now and then Jordan came home late at night. But even when Jordan got home, he was mostly in the study until almost midnight. Clarabelle tried to understand Jordan's preoccupation. He helped prepare anything Jordan needed at home. Clarabelle felt like missing so much for Jordan. The sweet and romantic atmosphere at the beginning of the wedding seems to evaporate. Jordan seemed cold and didn't really care about Clarabelle. "Jordan ..." Clarabelle looked through Jordan's study door. The man looked seriously at the screen in front of him, not answering. He heard Clarabelle but didn't want to react because he was focused on what he was doing. Clarabelle came in and brought Jordan a drink. “Is there still a lot of work? Aren’t you tired?" Jordan hasn't reacted yet. His face was straight on the screen with a frown. “Jordan…” Clarabelle called. He looked
The woman didn't just hug Jordan. As if she had no shame, she landed a kiss on Jordan, in front of Clarabelle! Instantly Clarabelle's heart pounded as if she had a heart attack. Clarabelle's body trembled slightly, her eyes widened at the unexpected occurrence."Leony! Let me go!" Jordan pushed the woman away. Jordan's face reddened. He was very surprised that Leony had come to Clarabelle's best friend's wedding."You're crazy. What are you doing here?" Jordan asked curiously.Leony chuckled as she looked at Jordan. “You think I'm following you, Jordan? This world is very small. I know the bride's sister well. Who would have thought, you also came, with your wife? Wife? Haa…haa…”“So… I'm just a betting tool for you, Jordan Hayden!” Clarabelle clenched her fist. She glared at Jordan. Her heart heaved up and down holding back the emotions that were about to explode. Her face and ears were hot at the realization of what she had just heard.“Lala… it's not like that…” Jordan tried to dod
A sweet and wide smile appeared in front of Clarabelle. A beautiful woman with a big, solid, and sexy body stood in front of Clarabelle."How are you? I was right, it's you, Clarabelle!” The woman took a few steps forward and hugged Clarissa warmly."Oh, my God. Rita!" Clarabelle immediately gave a loose smile. What a pleasant surprise. Rita, was her best friend when she was on the reality show. Who would have thought they could meet by such a coincidence?"It's good to see you again, Clarabelle!" Rita still looked on with a big smile. Clarabelle's two hands gripped her shoulders."I pay for my groceries, then we can talk." Clarabelle held up the basket she was holding. It was your turn to pay at the cashier.A few minutes later the two women spoke again. But Clarabelle couldn't stay long because she had to go home soon. Rita did not want to waste the opportunity, she chose to come to Clarabelle's house. There was much she wanted to tell. She still had at least three hours before she
Jordan did not immediately answer Ronald's question. Did he love Clarabelle so that he was so screwed by Clarabelle's anger?"Joy!" Ronald patted Jordan's arm a little hard because Jordan looked pensive.Jordan seemed to wake up and then turned to Ronald. "I don't know, I definitely don't want my life to be messed up! My parents, and James too, wanted to see if Jordan had changed. He's a grown man, who can take responsibility for himself. I have a good job, and I am a husband who loves and cares for my wife. That's what I have to prove, Ron!"Ronald glared at Jordan. "So, it's about self-respect? You don't want to be belittled by your parents and James, do you? So, it's not about Lala?"The question again made Jordan think a little.“Joy, I was being ridiculous, asking you to make that bet. But I didn't expect you to, and… look at you… You're different, Joy. I think just like it's not you that I'm dealing with.” Ronald shook his head.Jordan didn't respond, he just stared blankly, str
Clarabelle nodded. She loved Jordan. And she had to love Jordan, because Jordan was her husband."After knowing all this, do you still want to love him?" Adriano couldn't bear to see his daughter hurt like that."Papa..." Clarabelle took her father's hand and looked into the middle-aged man's loving eyes. "I will never forget, the example of the sincere love of you and Mama. In all circumstances, I persist because I want to give the best for the people I love.”Adriano didn't expect it to be what Clarabelle said. His heart fluttered at Clarabelle's sincerity. But his daughter's situation was very different from the one Adriano faced in the past. It was hard, not easy, but Adriano and Clarabelle’s mother love each other.“I will do the same. It's just that I need to strengthen my heart. What should I do? I'm still thinking about it." Clarabelle's voice sounded sad."If God allows you to be with Jordan, God will enable you." Adriano's hand reached out, caressing Clarabelle's head. “You
Jordan reached out, he wanted to hold Clarabelle's hand. Again, Clarabelle dodged. She hid her hands behind her back. Jordan sighed. It turned out that Clarabelle wasn't easy to persuade at that time."Lala, do you remember what I said to my parents at home?" Jordan looked at Clarabelle. “I want them to know I can be a good man. I can have a good relationship, and also a good career. I'm happy, with you, I can be something. It's not easy, but I'm willing to try. Help me, Lala."Clarabelle shot Jordan a piercing glare, piercing Jordan's two light brown beads. Those eyes were very attractive. A swoop raced in Clarabelle's heart looking at Jordan with such ferocity. But she wouldn't be weak. Even if she was by Jordan's side, she didn't want Jordan to be mean and keep playing with her.“I, when I said you were different, it wasn't a joke. You may not believe it, but I really mean it." Jordan continued. “Just once more, Lala, give me a chance. I want to love you, I will do what I have prom
"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