Days may pass.Years may also pass.Time cannot be turned back.Likewise, wounds cannot be healed with time.Everything remains the same! Only the way of seeing is different.****"Athena..."Tessa removed her hand from the small body. The little girl, whose name turned out to be Athena, ran a little towards the man on the other end Tessa and the man were only two meters apart.His body was frozen. A smile was no longer on Tessa's lips as she tried to stand on her legs that felt like they were turning to jelly, feeling pricked as the small hand grasped Axel's."Daddy.""Hmm." Axel took his eyes off the woman in front of him and focused on his daughter."Athena fell Daddy? Look at her injured hand.""Let Daddy see." Axel bent his knee to look at the small wound on Athena's body.Tessa turned around and chose to leave Axel. She didn't think there was anything that should make her greet Axel, she didn't miss Axel anymore, and everything was covered with hatred."Tessa."Tessa stopped whe
Seven years have flown by, but every step Tessa has taken has been one she hasn't forgotten. No matter what happened in her past, her feet had arrived in the city of Seattle.The city of wounds.Tessa pulled her suitcase out of the airport. she didn't expect to be greeted like everyone else who seemed to be hugging happily. she went alone so Tessa would come back alone too.Her eyes only looked forward. The sunglasses and mask covering her face were almost unrecognizable, plus the black hat covering her head. Her style was completely casual, wearing only a plain white t-shirt and jeans with rips at the knees. He stopped out front, waiting for a taxi that could take him to an address. "Tessa." Deg...Tessa's heart stopped in place as her eyes blurred, seeing Axel's face standing in the distance with the girl holding his right hand.Tessa tried to swallow her saliva to clear her suddenly choked throat. She had to get used to this from now on because that was what she had come back for
"You're awake."The baritone voice came back as Tessa's footsteps came out of her room. Tessa thought Axel had gone to work, but he was still at the dining table with his little daughter. "Hmm." Tessa just mumbled that she didn't know what to do. Because it felt, well, too foreign. "Sit down, let's eat together." Axel stood up from his seat and pulled out a chair for Tessa to sit on. Tessa was silent as Axel returned the sweet gesture that made her feel Dejavu. Instead of sitting in the chair Axel had prepared, Tessa chose to pull out a new chair for herself. This meant that she wanted to show Axel she would no longer follow his requests.Axel was silent when he saw Tessa sitting in another chair. Meanwhile, he had high hopes before. But Axel covered his disappointment with a big smile as he walked to the pantry picked up a glass of chocolate milk and poured it into a glass cup. Tessa noticed there was already one glass of chocolate milk on the table. Then why would Axel bring bac
Tessa looked at the branded bag in front of her. Tessa was looking for an expensive bag that would be a special gift, on Dara's birthday. It was the witch's birthday tomorrow and of course, Tessa wasn't going to miss the opportunity to show her face in front of Dara."May I help you, Miss?" Tessa turned her head and saw the shop assistant approaching her, Tessa smiled slightly. "Recommend which bag you think is suitable for a woman in her 60s?" Tessa asked the waitress who immediately touched one of the bags in the glass display case.A light brown bag that Tessa had looked at before, the waiter's hand took the bag out, from the glass display case and showed it to Tessa."What do you think Miss? This colored bag is a trend among women in the 60s Vintage and luxurious." The waitress again explained to Tessa the advantages which, according to Tessa, were very appropriate for Dara's use. "Okay, I'll buy this. But, please break the inside." Tessa immediately took out her Black card an
"Why did he come back!!!" Dara clutched the expensive dress she was wearing.Her eyes stared intently at the gifts she received on her birthday. However, one gift in between remained the highlight of Dara's eyes. It was from a woman whom Dara never expected to reappear and dare to appear in front of her and Xander. Dara thought Tessa was long dead! Since the incident seven years ago she had completely disappeared from the face of the earth.One thing Dara always remembered. That woman Tessa looked different, more like she was staring at Dara with a glint that Dara found very dangerous. I wondered what that cheap woman would do to her life.Dara walked over to the table and picked up the paper bag that she recognized as an expensive brand. Dara ventured to see what Tessa had given her, her hand opening the box and touching the expensive bag that looked beautiful inside.This bag had been Dara's lyrics last Sunday. However, she didn't expect to get it from that cheap woman Tessa. Dara t
Tessa opened her eyes. The atmosphere of Grandma Camelia's house was so soothing, that Tessa didn't go home to Axel last night. She chose to stay over at Grandma's house as she heard many things and learned many new facts. Tessa lifted her arms to stretch before her feet slid off the wooden bed, which had a soft mosquito net. Tessa's feet treaded on the fur rug that felt so soft, her feet continued to step through the balcony window and up to the boundary fence. The cool, fresh atmosphere was so tranquil. Grandma Camelia's house was very vintage. There were still many furniture, decorations, and colors that had an 80s vibe in front of the balcony. Roses and various other flowers look beautiful on the balcony. Tessa heard the sound of her cell phone. She turned her body around, left the balcony, and walked to the bed. Trying to find her cell phone among the many pillows, Tessa finally found hers.Tessa's breath seemed to stop as she saw Hardin's name on the line. It's so hard to swa
"You're in Seattle?" Hardin stood a meter away from Tessa's current position.Hardin doesn't know what else to say. It was devastating to know all this, the home he had come to think of as home. But apparently, that home wasn't enough to keep someone there waiting in peace.Now Hardin knows that no matter how long you're together, no matter how hard you try. Still, the winner is the old man who keeps his heart."Hardin I can explain to you." Tessa tries to move closer to Hardin.Hardin just smiles a little, he backs away from his footsteps as Hardin doesn't want to hear Tessa's explanation. Hardin raises his hand and stops Tessa from taking another step towards him."Tessa just stay there." Hardin smiles a little before he turns around and walks away.Hardin gets into his car and starts his Ferrari, leaving Axel's apartment. As Hardin speeds through the streets of Seattle, Hardin smiles and then laughs like a fool as tears fall down his cheeks. Hardin quickly wipes away the tears but
"Mrs. Gisella. The police are in front of the house," said the waiter approaching the woman who was wearing a face mask and also sitting on a massage chair. "What? The police." Gisella took off her face mask and looked at the waitress in confusion. "What are the police looking for?" Gisella thought to herself, she stood up from the massage chair. She walked towards the main room to meet the police who came looking for her."Good morning Miss Gisella Gabriella." Gisella saw two police cars in her yard. Gisella found it even more strange why the police had come to see her."Good morning..." Gisella answered the greeting with some hesitation."We are here to ask you to come with us to the police station for a report that you have committed attempted murder against the victim Mrs. Tessa Azela." The police showed a letter on the report that had Gisella's name attached to it. Gisella was silent, she knew who the police had named. However, Gisella did not expect this to happen when every
"Please don't stress too much Mrs. Josephine. Congratulations on your pregnancy," the doctor said, still leaving Tessa in shock. Even her hands were shaking violently. Tessa could hardly believe that she was pregnant, and that she could only find out two months after her husband's death,her body was so thin it was almost like a living skeleton. Tessa walked out with tears already welling up in her eyes. She no longer had the strength to take a step, amongst all the pain that still lingered. There was always Berlin to witness it all, her body falling into Berlin's warm embrace. "Tessa, is everything okay?" Berlin whispered, holding Tessa's falling body. Tessa's tears were all she could muster. Her lips were pressed together so tightly that she couldn't even let out a sob. It was all too shocking, she didn't know whether to be happy or sad to receive this news. Sadly. Berlin was again faced with Tessa's devastation which gave her Dejavu. Seeing Tessa in ruin for the second time,
"How is Mr. Josephine? Is this resting place big enough?" Hardin gazed at the burial place he had reserved. A very peaceful place to fall asleep in peace, Hardin also chose right under a tree that would protect him from the heat. "Very good. I agree to take this," Hardin replies to the person who helped him find a good burial spot. "Okay. But I apologize in advance. Who will be keeping it?" "Someone who will like it," Hardin replies with a smile. "I'm sorry for your sadness, Mr. Josephine. After this, I hope you get the best replacement," says the cemetery owner. "Thank you." Hardin turned back and looked at the places that had been filled. Many of the years were old, but Hardin would be the youngest to rest here. "Hello. I'm Hardin Josephine, I hope I can make good friends with you guys later," Hardin monologues to himself. Hardin looked up at the clear sky. He smiled with his eyes closed. God. If something happens to me someday. Please make sure the one I love is in a w
As he promised yesterday, today Hardin fulfills all of Tessa's wishes. From surfing to jet skiing and banana boat rides. Now they're recharging their batteries by sipping coconut water on the beach, leaning back on a couple of beach chairs. Hardin is possessive as he doesn't let go of Tessa's hand even though they're both just lying down."Honey, are you asleep?" asks Hardin, uncovering Tessa's beach hat that covers his wife's beautiful face.Sure enough, Tessa was sleeping peacefully, Hardin shielding Tessa's face with the beach hat. Hardin's eyes scan Tessa's face in full, his wife looks so beautiful there's no one like her, not even the goddess Aphrodite."Stop watching my face, I'm going to explode now." Tessa opens her eyes, she can't stand being watched intensely by Hardin."I thought you were asleep, turns out you were lying." Hardin moves closer to Tessa's face, giving a small peck to the small lips smeared with cherry-scented lipgloss."Almost, but you woke me up." Tessa chan
France, ParisTessa looked up at the Eiffel Tower in front of her eyes. She was with Hardin who hugged her body from behind, Tessa's breath emitted smoke as it turned out that the night in the Eiffel was getting colder. Because of the change of season that will soon be winter, Tessa did not stop smiling as she raised her head to enjoy the beautiful spark of fireworks."When did you prepare all this?" Tessa turns her head slightly to look into Hardin's face, clasping his hand tightly in her coat pocket."While you were gone, I called someone and told them what I wanted." Hardin nuzzles the top of Tessa's head.Tessa turns her body and looks into Hardin's eyes, one hand caresses Hardin's face and slightly stands on tiptoe to reach Hardin's face and kiss him gently."I'm so happy to be with you," Tessa says in a small whisper in front of Hardin's face."Me too." Hardin kisses the top of Tessa's hand.Tessa hugs Hardin's body tightly, the fear growing since a few days ago. Tessa wishes ev
A woman stands in a field of tulips. Her hair tied back, she is still busy tending to the plants with both hands. Tessa smiled as she successfully planted two new colors of tulips in her grandmother's backyard. Tessa continued to work on Camelia's flower shop which had grown in size, Tessa tried to stand up with one hand holding her belly which had again grown so large that it hindered her movement slightly."Madam you have too much to do today." Tessa again heard the small tone of the woman's voice that seemed to worry whenever she looked busy, even though Tessa loved all the work she did."Rania stop worrying so much. He and I are fine," Tessa rubbed the surface of her stomach."I'm just afraid of earning your husband's wrath." Rania made a pouty face."My husband can't get mad at you, as long as I'm with him." "I know what you're talking about Rania." Tessa twisted her body and turned around, she stared at the man who walked up to her still wearing his office suit."Honey, why d
The atmosphere was so sacred. Among the white roses that adorned the outdoor space, chairs were arranged neatly. With a white piano in the corner of the altar, everything was so beautiful that day.Tessa gazed up at everything from the second floor, she could see the atmosphere of the wedding venue. Tessa stood in a wedding dress with long flowing tails, the sleeves of which Sabrina had sprinkled with pearls on the chest. Tessa's head was beautifully adorned with pearls, the smile never fading from her face. "You look so happy," Berlin stood at the door, carrying a bouquet of orchids and white roses arranged in a beautiful little dangle."Of course," Tessa added, spreading her arms, welcoming Berlin who came running towards her."Happy new life my Queen." Berlin let go of her embrace, letting her tears fall on the bouquet in her hand."Why are you fucking crying!" Tessa cursed Berlin with a laugh."You bitch! You beat me to the wedding." Berlin joined in on Tessa's cursing, Berlin we
"You're not tired! I know you're sick!" Tessa covered her face as she cried in front of Hardin. Tessa felt like she couldn't do anything even though she was a doctor. She should have been more sensitive to this, but Tessa foolishly felt no suspicion at all."Baby, I'll get better." Hardin covers both of Tessa's shoulders and pulls her into a hug."You should have talked to me... Don't keep it to yourself, I'm your wife! No one else." Tessa continued to speak with a tightness that seemed to fill her chest."Who said you were the neighbor's wife?" Hardin laughed loudly."Hardin! I'm serious," Tessa punches Hardin in the chest."Crazy! I'm cured, I've got a really good personal doctor." "Who?" Tessa looks Hardin in the eye."You." Hardin strokes Tessa's cheek, wiping away the tears that still flow from Tessa's beautiful eyes."I'm serious. We need to go to the hospital, I need to know your pain in detail... What have you been feeling all this time?" Tessa still can't forget what happen
With only a glass wall as a barrier. Tessa looked down at the little fairy Athena who lay with several devices on her body, Tessa stared at the bag of blood that was still not full. This was already the second bag she would be giving to Athena."Hang in there little fairy, after this Aunty is sure Athena is much stronger." Tessa thought to herself, she seemed to have telepathy with the unconscious Athena."Miss Tessa the blood donation is complete." The nurse helped Tessa to remove the needle in her hand.Tessa changed her position to sitting. She looked at Athena with a feeling that was somehow so fearful, Tessa seemed to have an inner bond with the little girl. Hadn't Tessa said it wasn't the first time, she felt the same way.Tessa got off the hospital gurney. She walked out of the room, Axel's face and her husband Hardin's. Isn't it, a scene like this hasn't happened in a long time. Directly or indirectly the three of them were reunited-- albeit under inappropriate circumstances.
Axel stopped by a shop where he remembered that his daughter loved windmill-shaped candy. Before picking Athena up, Axel bought some candy."Athena will love it..." Axel smiled touching the various cute shapes of candies displayed in the window."Do you have anything else to add, sir?" "Not enough of these," Axel said as he took out a few bills from his pocket.After receiving the bag and completing the payment Axel walked back to his car. His foot stepped into the left door and sat behind the steering wheel, placing the plastic bag with his daughter's favorite thing right on his right side.The smile on Axel's lips didn't stop as his fingers continued to do a little dance as he gripped the steering wheel. The journey to his daughter's school only took about twenty minutes by car, but it seemed like the school was deserted. Axel's feet stepped out of the car into the schoolyard, he tried to find Athena among the students who were still waiting for their parents to pick them up."Miss