Usually, Oriaga would visit the mansion after office hours, but today, the man showed up early, around seven in the morning. Even though Amanda had not yet woken up, his wife was still asleep even though the autumn sunlight had greeted the earth's inhabitants.Oriaga did not need anyone's permission to enter Amanda's room, so he immediately opened the door without knocking. She was sleeping on her right side with the blanket wrapped around her, Amanda's hair partially covering her face.Oriaga's footsteps seemed to echo but had not managed to disturb Amanda's morning. The man approached the window before opening the curtains wide enough for sunlight to penetrate Amanda's room, which was previously only lit by a bed lamp."I still want to sleep, so let me do it. I went to bed at two in the morning last night." Amanda babbled without opening her eyes, feeling that the person who had opened the curtains was one of the mansion's servants."So lazy. How did she fall asleep at two in the mo
Since their last fight over Oriaga's dress that morning, he hadn't revisited the mansion for almost two weeks. The man had gone silent, never even ordering Zayn to check on his wife's condition, but Zayn had taken the initiative to call the mansion's guard number.Oriaga was getting busier in the office, so he didn't want to think about anything else, especially since he had several new styles of clothes that were still in the production stage. He also handled the renewal of cooperation contracts with business partners and the renewal of rental building contracts or shops in many shopping centers spread throughout the Netherlands.Oriaga didn't have time to think about Amanda, as if he was still the single man in his life, even though the wedding ring was on his ring finger, but he was never seen or deliberately blinded to his wife."Miss Amanda, she is like to eat those oats?" asked Aunt Rosemary to a servant in front of the elevator on the main floor, eagerly waiting for her return
Amanda hadn't realized it yet when someone joined her behind her back and hugged her, kissing her head before closing his eyes.While in the mansion's front yard, Zayn sat on the car's hood while looking at the balcony of Amanda's room. He managed to persuade Oriaga after repeated refusals, but tonight, the man's conscience was knocked, making Zayn feel very grateful.It was eleven o'clock at night, and Zayn should have returned home, but hearing Oriaga's agreement to visit the mansion made Zayn undo the intention to go home. It didn't matter if he came home late as long as he saw the situation between Oriaga and Amanda improve."Would you like some coffee?" offered the mansion guard as he held up a coffee cup, suddenly appearing beside Zayn, almost taking him by surprise."No, Uncle. Thank you.""He came." The stocky man laughed when he saw the balcony of Amanda's room. "The photo I got is compelling, isn't it?"Zayn nodded, and he smiled. "That's right, Uncle. I also sent the photo
Aunt Rosemary almost screamed in surprise at Amanda's appearance near midnight on the main floor, plus the woman's appearance must have made others think that they saw a ghostly apparition in the mansion.With a long white dress, messy loose hair, and a pale face without a touch of makeup, anyone can scream if they meet Amanda in this position. Fortunately, Aunt Rosemary was okay. She intended to go to her room—which was joined by another maid's room to rest, but Amanda's appearance made the woman's intention fail."Oh my, Miss Amanda. What are you looking for so late at night like this to come down to the main floor? I thought you were asleep," Aunt Rosemary said, swallowing hard as she took in Amanda's disturbed state."I'm hungry." The woman spoke softly so Aunt Rosemary didn't hear her."How is it, Miss? Can you repeat that?""I'm hungry." She had been crying all day, as evidenced by her sad face and swollen eyes, all because Oriaga's words had hurt so much. Amanda's voice became
Since his pair of feet stepped on Melbourne soil, Oriaga's feelings became so anxious. He didn't know the problem, but worry followed the man like a shadow that stuck. At the same time, he had to constantly look confident in front of everyone, showing his best image.Fortunately, Oriaga could master the anxiety so that it would not float away and be seen by everyone. He remained calm from joining the big event in a magnificent building until it was over. Joana didn't notice anything that happened to Oriaga.The event, which lasted for almost four hours, closed sweetly when one of the world's famous soloists performed on the grand stage, making his voice shake the entire building, but Oriaga decided to leave. He felt his head was getting dizzy and wanted to rest immediately.Many photographers' cameras had taken pictures of him when he appeared on the red carpet, making him more charming and authoritative. They managed to get close-ups of Oriaga from various sides.Now, when he came ou
He doesn't know if he should feel lucky or unlucky right now because after ending a business meeting with her boss, Joana received a call from Elena. The little girl wanted some of the latest collection from Sanri*, which happened to have a significant discount on purchases this month, making her mother blink in confusion.Elena loved dolls from the Sanri* brand, and she had many in her room as Joana managed to collect every time she went to another country."Yes, I'll buy it for you.""Thank you very much, mom. I'm waiting for you at home."Joana grunted after ending the call, but she still looked happy to hear her daughter's voice."What's wrong?" asked Oriaga as he descended the stairs to their pickup across the street, finding Joana at the end of the steps."Eum, Elena just called me, sir.""So?""She wanted something, and I saw a discount promotion from the city's largest shopping mall online. I didn't know that she wanted another collection.""Ah. You'd better look for those thi
"Sir, you finally came to your senses."Upon opening his eyelids, Oriaga found Joana crying beside him, probably crying for so long because Joana's eyes were red."God is perfect for saving you." She pressed a button beside the bed that allowed patients to call the doctors and nurses at the hospital in case of an emergency or need for something while alone."Joana." Oriaga took a deep breath. He tried to move freely, but his joints still hurt, and an IV needle stuck in the back of his right hand. "I'm in the hospital?""That's right, sir. The driver and a staff member from the Japanese restaurant drove you here, and they answered my call on your cell phone." She could not shake off her anxiety."Stop crying, Joana. I've realized I'm not dead.""I'm afraid the worst has happened to you, sir. That woman was crazy." She wiped away the tears with a few tissues.A doctor and nurse entered the room, and they checked Oriaga's condition."Thankfully, you came to your senses. The effect of the
Amanda did not go to the main room after arguing with her husband, the woman chose to enter the library and close the door, even though Amanda always opened the door if she was in that place, it seemed that Oriaga's appearance in the mansion was an exception.Although night came, Amanda remained in the library, when the servant approached and said that dinner was ready, the woman refused. Even though yesterday Amanda began to be willing to consume food again, Oriaga's influence was deadly."She didn't come down with you, huh?" asked Oriaga when the maid returned to face him after meeting Amanda, the man sitting behind the dining table.The maid shook her head. "No, sir. Miss Amanda turned him down. Should I—""Leave it alone, you can continue with your business.""Yes, sir."Oriaga tried not to care even though he had to enjoy his dinner, when that was done, he entered the glass elevator to the third floor, approaching the main room.Oriaga knew his wife was still in the library, but h