Alice felt something different this morning. She didn't want to wake up from her beautiful dream, so she chose to stretch both arms, sweeping across her bed. Although it was impossible for Andrew to be by her side, Alice felt his presence in her room. Even her sense of smell could distinctly capture Andrew's scent that filled the room. Alice was immersed in this fleeting happiness for quite some time until the sound of knocking on the door interrupted her."Liz, let's have breakfast! There's a riot going on in my stomach," Lexy invited, opening the door. Lexy stood at the doorway while observing what Alice was doing."You go ahead. I want to take a shower first. I feel so stuffy," Alice replied, slowly opening her eyes."Alright, I'll eat first," Lexy replied and quickly closed Alice's bedroom door before leaving.Alice rose and raised both hands to tidy her hair, which seemed to be unusually messy. Her eyebrows furrowed, trying to recall her dream from last night."Did I really dream
"Yeah, maybe," Lexy mumbled while shoving the piece of toast that Alice threw into his mouth. He chewed it slowly while looking at Alice with horror."Maybe it's Liz's ghost who did it?" Lexy said, shivering, looking around the entire apartment."You're getting more absurd, Lex. Whether it's a ghost, demon, or devil, they wouldn't dare to come here if you're around," Alice replied casually.Lexy fell silent for a moment, trying to digest the words that had just come out of Alice's mouth. "What did you just say? You mean genderuwo, demons, and ghosts are afraid of me?" Lexy responded, pointing his index finger at himself. Alice nodded in response."Gosh, you're crazy!" Lexy exclaimed, successfully making Alice burst into laughter. Honestly, Alice was very grateful to have a personal assistant and friend like Lexy, who always managed to cheer her up in every situation.Two hours later, Lexy and Alice were ready to leave for work. Today, Alice would participate in a dress rehearsal for t
Upon returning from the office, Andrew intended to go straight home to his apartment to meet Alice. However, this intention had to be abandoned because Melinda suddenly called. She asked Andrew to pick her up at one of the well-known women's boutiques that had given birth to her."Where is Romi, Ma? Usually, he's the one who takes you wherever you go," Andrew complained, trying to hold back his frustration. Since this afternoon, Andrew's mind had been restless, always thinking about Alice."You, I told you to pick up Mama, but you didn't want to. Okay, then Mama will take a taxi!" Melinda replied, sounding angry from the other side.Andrew let out a frustrated sigh before speaking again, "Where are you, Ma? Send me your location. I'll come right away.""Okay. Mama is waiting at Elzatta Boutique right now," Melinda replied with a happy tone.Andrew checked the time on his left wrist, which showed 3:35 PM. He then changed the direction of his car to the address just sent by Melinda. Thr
"I... I..." Nafisah stuttered, confused about how to respond.Nafisah dared to look at the man whose voice alone made her heart beat rapidly."We're both adults. So, we must understand the intentions of our parents in all of this," Andrew explained casually without making eye contact. Andrew could clearly see the blush spreading on the hijab-wearing woman's face."I'm sure a beautiful woman like you must already have a boyfriend. As for me, I've already chosen my woman. So, I hope you understand and don't expect anything from our parents' plans," Andrew asserted while enjoying the change in the woman's expression."I understand. You don't need to worry about all of this," Nafisah replied, her eyes starting to glisten. Nafisah felt humiliated by all of Andrew's confident and arrogant remarks."Good girl," Andrew replied shortly, then stood up, leaving Nafisah behind.Nafisah looked at Andrew's retreating back, holding her chest that was still pounding rapidly. Andrew was cold towards h
"Where have you been, handsome? Why don't you ever show up?" greeted a beautiful woman in a sexy outfit to Andrew.Andrew smiled and then held the woman's chin. "Since when do you call me handsome? Do I look old?" said Andrew, looking at the beautiful woman who was trying to tease him."Of course not. You, on the contrary, look sexy and... arousing," the woman replied, intensifying her efforts to seduce Andrew sensually.Usually, Andrew felt entertained by the tempting women roaming around looking for prey in the clubs he visited. This time, Andrew felt strange. Touching certain parts of the tempting woman's body that usually aroused his desires didn't evoke any feelings in him. Then Andrew rudely told the woman to leave. In an attempt to erase thoughts of Alice, Andrew ordered a drink from the bartender, something to fulfill his desires.Andrew put a few ice cubes into the glass and poured a brownish-yellow liquid into it. As he began to sip his drink, Andrew gazed at the dance floor
Andrew picked up his pants from the floor, took out his wallet, and handed a wad of red-colored bills to Jeny. "Go! That's your full payment from me," Andrew said, placing the money into Jeny's bewildered hands."Okay, I consider myself still owing you. I'll repay it some other time," Jeny said as she got up, her innocent body searching for her bag and putting the money inside.It seemed that Jeny wasn't satisfied playing with Andrew. Usually, they would go through several rounds in one night, but tonight, a single round hadn't been completed perfectly.Andrew lay back on the bed after putting on his boxer shorts, while Jeny went into the bathroom to clean herself up. Shortly after, Jeny emerged from the bathroom, dressed once again. Before leaving, she approached Andrew, sat on the edge of the bed, and kissed Andrew's lips deeply."I'm leaving, thanks!" Jeny said before exiting the room.Andrew massaged his head, feeling a headache from the effects of the alcohol he had consumed, the
"Sorry, sir, I'm late," Andrew said, bowing his head.Gibran, who had been waiting for Andrew, immediately diverted his attention from the laptop in front of him. He stared at Andrew intensely, then took a long breath before exhaling sharply."Remember, you're my personal assistant; never mix personal matters with work," Gibran growled, looking at Andrew's disheveled appearance."Yes, sir!" Andrew replied briefly."Lift your face. Look at me!" Gibran ordered, and Andrew obeyed by raising his face, staring at Gibran's cold and flat expression as usual.Suddenly, Gibran smiled thinly, so thin that Andrew didn't realize his boss and good friend were suppressing a amused smile. Andrew's aura had already explained the psychological condition of the man who was not in good shape."How long are you going to be like this, Andrew? Aren't you tired of this aimless life? Clubbing, getting drunk, one-night stands?" Gibran spoke in an informal language, indicating that he was talking as a friend r
Freed from the traffic jam, Andrew immediately searched for Alice's whereabouts. Of course, Andrew failed. There was no way his car could catch up with the motorcycle carrying Alice in the middle of the current traffic. Suddenly, Andrew remembered something, then directed his car into a gas station. Quickly, Andrew grabbed his phone and tracked Alice's location. A smile instantly appeared on Andrew's lips when he found out where Alice was. Andrew immediately followed the direction indicated by his phone. He no longer cared about his main task. What mattered most to him right now was meeting Alice and getting an explanation from her."Oh my God, Al, when was the last time we came here?" Alice exclaimed with enthusiasm at 21 Factory Caffe. Their favorite cafe since high school. This place held many beautiful memories for both of them. This was where they used to hang out when skipping school. The cafe offered a variety of ice creams, coffee, and other delicious foods. What made them fee