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
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
"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
"What?!" Susan raised the glasses on her face, stood up, and glared at Clarabelle who was sitting right in front of her.She was very surprised when she heard what the brown-haired woman said.“Susan, please… calm down. Everyone's turned this way." Clarabelle took Susan's arm and asked her to sit back down.Several people in the cafe looked at them because Susan's voice was quite loud. Susan still couldn't believe what Clarabelle had said."I have no choice, Susan." When she said that Clarabelle was not smiling broadly. On the other hand, the twenty-four-year-old woman's heart was frantic."Are you sure? Won't you regret your decision, Lala?" Susan put her glasses on the table. She stroked the hair on her head roughly."This is my only chance. I am very confused. However, I feel this is the way I can do it.” Clarabelle took a deep breath, searching for the right words to describe the plan in her head to Susan.“At The First Time, I Meet You? My God, Lala…” Susan shook her head violent
"Jack, you hear me, don't you?" said Susan. She grabbed Jack's arm."Don't be silly, Susan," Clarabelle snapped. “You want me to be a destroyer of people's relationships? Jack and Sabina are getting married soon.""Sorry, I'm just annoyed, but also worried about you." Susan frowned. She let go of Jack's hand in frustration.Jack's gaze was still on Clarabelle. “Lala… Think about it, please. Marriage is no joke.People get married because they know each other, if don’t, it can be messy. Especially, people, we've met for the first time. It is ridiculous."Clarabelle sighed, shaking her head slowly. "This is for my father. He feels that he won't have long to live…” Clear gleamed gathered at the corners of Clarabelle's eyes.Clarabelle just wanted to make her only parent will be happy to see his daughter live well. She didn't want to regret if she couldn't fulfill his father's wish. Despite the fear, Clarabelle's heart was made up of the decision. The conversation she had with her father
Jordan's three friends burst out laughing together. Meanwhile, Jordan glared at them."That's why you shouldn't lose. Okay? We can't wait to take your cool car for a ride, even out of Sydney. Who knows I might want to take a vacation to Brisbane.” Warren raised his eyebrow at Jordan."Okay. I accept it. If I win, what will you guys give me as a reward?” Jordan's turn to challenge his three friends.He knew they couldn't possibly give you anything big. Of them, Jordan was the one with the deepest pockets. Ronald and Warren were businessmen too, but their parents' business wasn't as big as the Hayden's. While Louie, his father was a deputy director at a subsidiary of the Jordan family.“Hm, you want to frame us?” With a sharper gaze, Warren leaned forward, closer to Jordan.“This is not a trivial matter. Married, huh? It deals with my pride!” Jordan insisted."Okay. We'll think about it. Tomorrow night, we meet again, and we lock our deal. I already miss touching Laura." Ronald stood up
"Papa, please..." Clarabelle knew her father didn't agree with her decision."Don't you have any good male friends you know that you have to marry a stranger?" Adriano glared at Clarabelle. Did he make the wrong request that his daughter decided to do this? It would be better if he set Clarabelle up with his friend's children who she certainly knew who they were.“Papa, the experts will find the right person. They do it by research, not haphazardly. Trust me, Pa, I will definitely find a good man as a husband." Clarabelle persuaded her father. She explained the process she had to go through until she was finally filtered into the main event.“Marriage must be before God, officially approved by the owner of your life. Marriage in such an event is like a game. Don't you think about this? Did you forget what I taught you about what marriage and family mean to you?” Adriano was angry with Clarabelle's decision.He really wanted Clarabelle to get married soon before she left all this becau
Adriano stood looking at Clarabelle who looked so beautiful and elegant. The bone-white dress wrapped around Clarabelle's petite body, making her even more attractive and charming. The flower crown that adorns her head makes her look even more beautiful."Honey, are you ready?" Adriano reached out to Clarabelle. A faint smile appeared on his lips.With her heart pounding wildly, Clarabelle nodded. She took her father's right hand, and walked by his side, preparing to head for the place where she would meet the waiting groom. Clarabelle trembled slightly. Her heart couldn't beat normally. Her body felt hot and cold. Her stomach felt queasy as if stirred.Clarabelle didn't know what her life would be like after this. What kind of man would she meet? Was he fine? Was he handsome? A hard worker and a loving person or… All the questions ran through her head, while step by step Clarabelle entered the area that had been prepared and decorated so beautifully for that special day of her life.
Clarabelle's heartbeat quickened. Standing in front of the man, though handsome, dashing, and charming, Clarabelle's mind was racing. Did she not make a mistake?"Miss Johan?" Once again, the show leader called out to Clarabelle.Everyone present was getting restless, Clarabelle was still staring at her groom. Clarabelle took a deep breath, she couldn't back down. She had to continue what she had decided.“I accept Jordan Gerald Hayden…”“Wow, you memorized my name right away?” Jordan answered.Laughter was heard again from the rows of guest benches. A faint smile appeared on Clarabelle's lips.“… I will love you, whatever I will go through, I will not say the word divorce. We are united in this marriage, a sacred bond, that no human being can separate. I will do my best to take care of you, and provide support and joy in your life. I want to completely be a faithful wife to you.” Clarabelle's eyes returned to Jordan. To this foreign man, Clarabelle laid down her marriage vows.It was
"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