"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
"Yes, there is something important I need to talk to you about." James stepped closer to Jordan.Clarabelle deliberately stayed away, she preceded Jordan out of the room.“In the office, just come. I'm not going anywhere until six o'clock today," Jordan said, flatly."Okay. Thank you." James looked at Jordan.Jordan turned and immediately caught up with Clarabelle who was already outside the house."Good, you know where you have to find me," Jordan spoke when he caught up with Clarabelle.Clarabelle turned quickly. She understood what Jordan meant. Clarabelle deliberately avoided James.“Don’t you miss my brother? Huh?" Jordan spoke into Clarabelle's ear.“Stop it, Jordan. Your jealousy is too much.” Clarabelle opened the car door. She entered, sat down, and quickly fastened her seat belt. She was very upset to hear what Jordan said.“Ho ho ho!” Jordan laughed derisively. He went inside the car. “You want me to happily let you play with fire with James? Surely?""You know that's not t
Jordan's eyes widened. His face flushed instantly. He drew closer to the side of the bed, standing glaring at Clarabelle."What did you say?" Jordan said in a very surprised tone.“Jordan, we are having a baby. A child, our child." Still, with a pale face, cold sweat filled her forehead, and also her hands were cold, Clarabelle smiled.“No way! No!” Jordan half shouted bringing his face closer to Clarabelle.Clarabelle was surprised by Jordan's reaction. Clarabelle reflex hugged her chest and closed her eyes."A child? Have we ever talked about a child!?” Jordan slightly bent down and held Clarabelle by both shoulders.Clarabelle closed her eyes even tighter.“Shit!” Jordan let go of his hand. He stood and walked away.Clarabelle opened her eyes and looked at Jordan. She seemed very upset."I am going. Don’t know what to say!” Jordan put the recipe back on the counter, then left the room.Clarabelle couldn't say anything. Her eyes were wet, tears welling up with clear tears that she c
Clarabelle made up her mind. She would leave Jordan. Surviving was no longer possible because Jordan categorically refused to have their baby. The more Clarabelle thought about it, the more pain and regret filled her chest. Clarabelle thought for a long time about where she was going. There was no family she could turn to. Even though she knew her father's family was in Indonesia, Clarabelle didn't know them. Her mother's family was the same. Just a fleeting tale she heard without knowing where they actually were. “Rita… I know.” Clarabelle immediately contacted Rita. She said she wanted to visit Rita's place. At first, Rita thought Clarabelle would come on vacation to the small town where she lived. However, when Clarabelle came alone, Rita's feelings immediately moved. "Lala, just tell me, you and Jordan have problems," said Rita. In wetly eyes, Clarabelle also told what happened. “Damn! I'll kill him, for God's sake!” Rita shouted angrily. "What's in the man's head?" “Rita, p
Clarabelle looked at the beautiful house. From the first time she walked into Jordan's house, she really liked it. It was comfortable, a dream home, and even more beautiful than she thought of a house where she could build love with her life partner.For more than a year, Clarabelle had to leave everything. Alternating sweet times with all sorrows came to mind. All of that too shall pass, though Clarabelle knew, throughout her life, the story with Jordan would be impossible for her to forget.Clarabelle's tears welled up again. She wiped it with a tissue in her hand."Thanks for everything, Jordan." Clarabelle's eyes were still on the house. She spoke as if Jordan were nearby. "I'm sorry, I can't do my promise to you, that I will always be there for you until death does us part. I'm sorry, but I have to look after this baby.”Clarabelle picked up her suitcase and headed to a waiting taxi. Before opening the taxi door, Clarabelle once again glanced at the house where she and Jordan had