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
After deciding to break that promise, Aldrich tried to distance himself from Alice's life. However, fate had other plans. After a few years, they crossed paths again, and Aldrich fell in love with Alice. However, Alice was already entangled in a luxurious nightlife that often led to destructive behavior.Aldrich tried to understand and support Alice, even when he noticed some alcoholic drinks in her apartment's minibar. He knew that Alice couldn't consume alcohol without serious consequences. Although Aldrich felt hurt inside due to Alice's choices that led her to a lifestyle contrary to their shared values, he chose not to blame her.After Alice emerged from the bathroom with changed clothes, Aldrich decided to gently broach the subject."Liz, is everything okay? You seemed a bit down earlier," Aldrich asked while sitting on the sofa.Alice glanced at Aldrich for a moment before shaking her head. "I just have a lot on my mind, Al. And I miss our old conversations, without too many pr
"How do you find Nafisah, Andrew?" Melinda asked the next day at the dining table. Immediately, Andrew stopped chewing his food and swallowed quickly."Just okay," Andrew replied briefly."Come on, how can you be like this? What's lacking in Nafisah? She's beautiful, polite, and well-educated," explained Melinda enthusiastically."Let it be, Mom. Let them get to know each other first, don't force it!" Januar interjected, observing Andrew's flat expression."Come on, Dad! How can you be like this? Mom already told him to bring his future wife, but where is she? Mom just wants to have grandchildren quickly. Period!" Melinda insisted while looking at Januar with frustration."I'm leaving," Andrew quickly excused himself to end the debate between his parents that had just begun. If he stayed, the argument would only get longer. And Andrew didn't want to create problems right now."Andrew, what happened to your lips?" Anindya spoke up when she accidentally saw the wound at the corner of An