The morning sun gently streamed through the half-drawn curtains, casting a soft light into the disheveled bedroom. It signaled the passing of a peaceful night, leaving behind the lingering presence of love in the small room. Erica woke up from a deep slumber, opened her eyes, and found herself naked, lying in the warm embrace of Ansel. Erica lay motionless, her delicate features bathed in the warmth of the morning light. Memories of the night before flooded back, sending her mind reeling, torn between the ecstasy of the night before and the fear of what was to come. Anxiety gnawed at her, questioning the future of her relationship with Ansel. Erica felt happy that she could help Ansel, the person she loved, even though it meant sacrificing something precious to her. It was a night they shared, immersed in love and appreciation. Despite the influence of a stimulant drug, Ansel maintained a gentle and affectionate demeanor, ensuring he neither acted rough nor caused discomfort or pain
"Is it true? You love me." Erica's voice trembled, doubt evident on her face.Ansel tightened his grip on Erica's hand, his thumb gently wiping away a solitary tear rolling down her cheek."It's true. I love you," Ansel reaffirmed. If Erica needed it, he would repeat this a hundred or a thousand times."I can't believe it, about this..." Erica swallowed hard, struggling to speak. "I mean, since when have you...?"Understanding the meaning behind Erica's question, Ansel shared sincerely:"Before I proposed to you, I already had special feelings for you."Erica once again found herself taken aback by Ansel's declaration, her shock so overwhelming that her tears ceased to fall, instead lingering at the corner of her eyes."I didn't propose to you to escape from the arranged marriage, Erica," Ansel continued his heartfelt confession. "I could have canceled the proposal event that night, but I didn't.""Why didn't you cancel it?" Erica asked, genuinely wanting to know Ansel's reasons.Know
As soon as the morning broke, Mrs. Hani hastily left her room and headed to Desi's room. Last night, she made the decision to stay at the hotel instead of going home, all just to witness Desi and Ansel waking up together. Mrs. Hani had planned that upon seeing Ansel lying shirtless on the bed with Desi, she would use it as an excuse to compel Ansel to take responsibility and marry Desi. In this moment, under the dim and hazy morning light, Desi and Kevin were sound asleep on the soft bed. But the tranquility quickly faded as the sound of persistent knocking filled the air. Desi woke up abruptly, realizing that someone had arrived. In an instant, Desi remembered that it could be Mrs. Hani, Ansel's mother. Yesterday, they had agreed that Mrs. Hani would stop by to check on the situation and witness Desi and Ansel being together all night. However, things didn't go according to plan. Desi couldn't trap Ansel, and instead, she ended up sleeping with Kevin. Desi became frantic, her heart
A few days later. The gentle morning light streamed into the room, causing Ansel's eyes to flutter open. Ansel swept his gaze through the empty space, longing to see Erica next to him. However, Erica's absence was evident in the room. Eagerly anticipating a glimpse of Erica, he noticed a neatly folded pair of athletic shorts on the table—a subtle reminder of Erica's thoughtfulness. Leaving the room, Ansel's footsteps led him to the heart of the house—the kitchen. And there was Erica, a graceful and warm image, immersed in the gentle rhythm of culinary art. In that moment, a surge of love surged within him, urging him to narrow the distance between them. Approaching Erica slowly, Ansel couldn't help but be amazed by her graceful beauty. Unable to contain his overflowing desire, Ansel gently embraced Erica from behind. Ansel's sudden embrace startled Erica, causing her to gasp and be momentarily stunned. "Ansel! Don't startle me like that!" she exclaimed. Playfully scolding him fo
It has been two weeks since Ansel accidentally consumed an aphrodisiac. The relationship between Ansel and Erica has been growing closer and deeper. Ansel frequently visits Erica's house, and Erica's house becomes his frequent overnight stay. Initially, Erica advised Ansel to restrain himself and limit his visits to her, as she worried about Ansel's reputation. However, Ansel disregards all potential risks and remains determined to pursue his desires until the end. He fears nothing and assures Erica not to worry about baseless gossip. Faced with Ansel's stubbornness, Erica reluctantly accepts his decision and goes along with it. In truth, Erica is also very happy to be with Ansel, yearning for his love and care. Just like that, every day, Ansel regularly takes Erica to university and picks her up after her classes. As Ansel is currently on leave for medical treatment, Nika and Kevin from the company take care of work matters. This gives him more free time, which he wants to spend with
Realizing the importance of the current issue, Mrs. Hani broke the silence and spoke up."Come inside quickly, Ansel. Only you can solve this problem," Mrs. Hani urged anxiously.Ansel sensed the seriousness in Mrs. Hani's voice and understood that there was a complex and challenging issue that needed to be resolved immediately. Ansel composed himself and asked, "Is it something really serious, Mom? Why do you seem so worried?""Go inside the house, and you'll find out." Instead of answering the question, Mrs. Hani demanded that Ansel follow her. "Hurry up; it's very urgent."Mrs. Hani walked ahead, guiding Ansel along, while Ansel wasted no time and held Erica's hand tightly, leading her inside with him. Stepping into the living room, Mrs. Emily, Desi's mother, greeted them immediately with her sharp and accusatory voice."I don't want to hear any more excuses. Ansel must take responsibility for Desi! It's something that must be done."Ignoring the harsh and shouting woman's words, M
"Alright, I will wait and see how the Brown family handles this issue. If my Desi suffers injustice and disadvantage, then don't blame the Scott family for turning against the Browns," Mrs. Emily declared arrogantly."Don't worry, the Browns will not let Desi go through any distress or disadvantage," Mrs. Hani replied confidently. Mrs. Emily felt pleased upon hearing this. Meanwhile, Desi became even more confident, knowing that Ansel's mother always supported her.Silently, Ansel and Erica listened to the brief conversation between the two mothers. Unconsciously, they exchanged glances, both having a premonition that something unfavorable was about to happen. Despite the unease, they both believed that with their love, they would overcome it. The tight grip of their hands was a clear testament to that faith.As soon as Mrs. Emily had settled in her seat, Ansel boldly posed the question:"So, what's the whole story? Can anyone enlighten me?"Ansel glanced at the individuals seated on
Ansel believed that Desi intended to do something that would make people misunderstand him even more. Therefore, to prevent that from happening, Ansel spoke up to gain an advantage for himself. "I don't know what your purpose is behind this blatant lie, but I have to admit, Desi, you're a great actor. I have praise for you," Ansel remarked with pure contempt for Desi. "Ansel, please don't think of me in such a negative way." Desi used her teary eyes to evoke sympathy from everyone. "The baby in my womb is indeed yours. Have you forgotten the sweet time we spent together? I can swear that, besides you, I have no intimacy with any other man." Confronted with Desi's audacious and shameless behavior, Ansel felt an irresistible urge to burst into laughter and mock her. And that's exactly what he did. Ansel's laughter visibly displeased the older individuals present, who believed that Ansel was displaying a lack of respect towards them. "Ansel, I don't understand why you're laughing." De