Susan's heart was beating rapidly. She couldn't help it, Lorenz looked extremely handsome in her eyes. Faced so close, Susan honestly admitted, she was stunned. However, Susan steeled herself, she would not be weak to a man who did not expect her and lowered herself to such an extent.“You…” Lorenz looked intently at Susan.Susan looked up, studying every part of Lorenz's face. She must conquer the pounding heart and nervousness that increasingly dominates her chest.“I love you, Susan.”Those words… Susan stared at her suddenly, wide. Unknowingly she took two steps back."What?" she muttered reflexively."I do." Lorenz didn't move. His eyes were still on Susan's bead, who had not yet returned to her position, staring at Lorenz in disbelief.“I don't understand at all. You're a strange man." Susan was not happy with what Lorenz had to say. Her surprise was precise because she felt that Lorenz was playing her again.Susan snorted, then turned, preparing to leave Lorenz. Lorenz stepped
Clarabelle freezed, speechless. Hearing what Jordan said, Clarabelle felt her body tremble."Bitch..." she said softly. It was what Jordan mentioned earlier. It was what Jordan pinned on her. Was it really that bad when Jordan looked at Clarabelle?James also did not move from his position. He was still holding his cheeks that were hot from Jordan's slap.Hands cold and body feeling unsteady, Clarabelle looked straight at Jordan who disappeared into the gloom with haste and anger.James approached Clarabelle. “I am sorry … I am really sorry …”Clarabelle didn't answer. Clarabelle tears spilled from her eyes. Devastated, was how she felt. Why did there another misunderstanding happen? James and Jordan had just started on good terms, getting along a bit. Jordan had not fully forgiven James. He just put aside the resentment that had been piling up in his heart toward his brother. Good grief …And Susan, Clarabelle heard laughter in the distance from Susan and Lorenz. Clarabelle turned to
Jordan drove his car, speeding down the deserted streets. He couldn't hold his emotions anymore. The destination was only one, to the club. He wanted to release all the anger he felt. He was sure his friends must still be enjoying the night with the women they liked around them.When Jordan walked in, he went straight to the room he and his friends used to use. There, Warren and Louie were busy with their respective partners. But Ronald was nowhere to be seen."Hey! Mr. Hayden! Look, Guys!” Warren was shocked to see Jordan appear.Jordan sat across from Warren, grabbed the bottle on the table, and quickly downed half of it until it was low.“Wow! Jordan, what's wrong with you?” Louie quickly grabbed the bottle in Jordan's hand and pushed it away.The intimate event of two couples breaking up. They focused on Jordan who looked messed up.“How many months haven’t you been here? Suddenly, you are coming like a crazy man!” said Warren."Is Ellen here?" he asked. He glared at his two frien
Sheena looked at Jordan enchantingly. Handsome face, sharp eyes, and firm gaze. Inevitably, Jordan deserves to be called an incomparable playboy."I'm already ahead of you, Sir. I'm ready to do whatever you want." Sheena had not taken her eyes off Jordan. The man sat with his shirt open, but he had not removed it."It's not as easy as you think, Lady. If I want tonight, we can go crazy. But I'm a patient man. I still want to play around differently. Can you stand it, or do you prefer anyone else? Whatever,” Jordan said expressionlessly.That cool attitude made Sheena even more curious about Jordan. She leaned forward, pressed against the table in front of her, deliberately letting her body cover-up open."I will prove it, I can serve you, whatever you want." Sheena showed a passionate smile.Jordan laughed. But what appeared in his mind was Clarabelle's wistful face. A sad face that asked Jordan not to hurt her."Shall we begin, Mr. Hayden?" she asked."Give me a drink. I want to quen
"I don't know, Susan. I also do not know. But I might be able to speak to Mr. James.” Lorenz answered."Okay. I'll see if I might be able to talk to Jordan," Susan said. She disconnected Lorenz's call.Susan's heartbeat was fast. She had seen how Jordan got mad at employees. He could explode uncontrollably when he was really emotional. Susan had to be careful.Susan returned to her seat on the couch where she had been before. She pretended to be busy with her cell phone. She heard footsteps approaching."Lala?"She turned. "Hi, good morning, Mr. Hayden." Susan tried to smile at Jordan."Susan?" Jordan's face sank. He didn't expect to see Susan that early at his house. "You here?""Yes, sir. Today I have a business with Lala." Susan tried to stay calm, looking for a space to say something."I think she's already told you what happened." Jordan smiled bitterly. There was an annoying look there."You'd better talk to Lala. I'm sure you know her well. She really loves you. So …""Because
"Yes, I'm crazy. Too bad, you find out Jordan Hayden is a madman!” Jordan snapped, kicking the door. Susan and Clarabelle jumped in shock. "Lala, we better get going. You're not safe here." she stood. Clarabelle stood up too. “Susan, you get out of this house! I have business with my wife!” Jordan steps in. "I take her out with me." Susan took Clarabelle's hand. "You wanna come with her? You don't want to be loyal to the man you married?” Jordan looked at Clarabelle, sarcastically. Clarabelle's heart was pounding again. What did Jordan want from her? “If you leave this house, I can conclude what is your heart, you wanna be free from me. Then, you can come to your secret lover at any time, James Hayden, the proud son of Jaren and Ann-Mary, not as the troublemaker, Jordan Hayden. Great!" Jordan spoke again with a half scream. "Lala!" Susan tugged on Clarabelle's arm. "Go on, Susan." Clarabelle let go of Susan's hand. "No, you have to leave out of here." Susan looked at Clarabe
Clarabelle hadn't been anywhere for a week. As Jordan wanted, Clarabelle just stayed home. Jordan went to work early in the morning, and only one night did he come home. Smells of alcohol and various perfumes every day.Clarabelle was speechless. If she asked, Jordan would only get even angrier and cursed. Harsh and vicious words would be heard, making Clarabelle even sicker. Jordan asked Clarabelle to prepare whatever he needed, but Jordan didn't touch Clarabelle at all. Jordan even asked Clarabelle to sleep elsewhere and not in their room."I probably won't be coming home today. But just watch out, if I find out you're out of the house." Jordan was wearing a suit jacket which he draped over a chair in the room."Where are you going?" Clarabelle asked quietly. Her heart cut, even more, every time she remembered Jordan coming home late at night, even in the early morning, half drunk.“Do you need to know? What for?" Jordan looked cynical. "Do you wanna know who I'm going to have fun w
Clarabelle trembled. The pounding in his chest still hadn't subsided. Itchy on her cheeks, lips, and body, to the most important part of her femininity. Tears rolled down Clarabelle's cheeks again. Slowly, half on all fours, Clarabelle made her way to the bathroom. She closed the door and knelt against the bathroom door. “Jordan… you are so mean to me… It hurts so much…” Clarabelle watched her body. There were bruises, red, and scrapes everywhere. Clarabelle couldn't remember how much Jordan tugged and then pushed her. Jordan touched her roughly, on purpose to hurt Clarabelle. Letting go of desire and anger, Jordan uttered swear words and insults at Clarabelle. “I'm not your bitch… I am not a whore, no…” Clarabelle whispered as she covered her face with her hands. Broken and sick, was how Clarabelle felt. If she could choose, Clarabelle would go. Unfortunately, Clarabelle couldn't do it. James would be judged badly. James was not a bad guy. Clarabelle could actually see James getti
"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