Jordi immediately opened the messaging app, and it turned out that it wasn't Alice who had sent him a message. He doesn't know ... a number that Jordi doesn't recognize at all.
Anita: Hi, Jor. I'm Anita. Do you still remember me? I got your phone number from Aunt Norita.
Jordi smiled. His childhood friend suddenly sent him a message.
Miss her? Of course, Jordi misses her. Ten years ago, it was Anita who always accompanied him when Norita and Alex were too busy with work. He has been friends with Anita for fifteen years.
Anita's house is a refuge for Jordi when the man feels lonely.
Jordi: How are you, Nit? Where are you now?
Jordi is very enthusiastic. At least he won't be bored while waiting for Alice to come home from the office.
Anita: I've returned to Jakarta. Let's meet up.
Jordi: When and where?
Anita: The cafe we used to go to.
Jordi: The one with the bunny?
Anita: There, you remember.
Jordi:
Nathan was quite suspicious seeing Alice's watery eyes and slightly red nose. Like she had just been crying."Ah ... it's nothing, Sir," Alice replied."Are you crying?" Nathan asked, continuing to observe Alice's face."No, Sir. A lash got into my eye earlier, so I rubbed it," Alice said, giving an explanation that might help her avoid Nathan's suspicion."Alright." Nathan couldn't bombard Alice with questions anymore. It's not nice to force someone to be honest while you can't tell the truth yourself. "You must be hungry, right?" "Let's go eat first."Nathan changed the subject."Alright, Sir."They entered a restaurant. Only Alice and Nathan were in the room. Maybe the restaurant is too expensive because the prices of the food on the menu list are very high. Not everyone can eat at a place like this."What do you want to eat, Al?" Nathan offered while flipping through the menu."It's up to you, sir." Alice didn't dare
Suddenly, there was a glimmer of hope from Nathan for Alice. Maybe this way, Alice can avoid both Jordi and Nino. Forget it ... it's better if she closes her past. Letting those two people be happy without her presence. In addition, Alice can also be free from the pressure of Norita and Ratna. Maybe this is the best way. She could also take Ranti to Bandung with her or maybe at Australia. "I'm serious, Al. But of course, you have to go back and forth between Jakarta and Bandung because you keep following me.""No problem, Sir. I want to. I want to go wherever, Sir. Or you can put me in Australia " Alice nodded in agreement with Nathan's offer."Alright. Hmm ... in this week, you better get ready to work in Bandung. For Australia, we can talk further.""Yes, Sir. May I bring my mom?" The girl had never left Ranti alone, so she would definitely be scared if Ranti were left by herself."But you will be staying in the employee dormitory, so
Alice immediately saw Jordi's luxury car parked in the office basement parking lot.Jordi, who had already seen Alice's arrival, immediately opened the door and walked to the passenger door, opening it for Alice, his beloved."Thanks." Alice slid into the car without further ado.Jordi forced a smile. There were no hugs or happiness because his girlfriend picked him up on his first day at work, but Alice's tone was flat as she thanked him.Jordi immediately got into the car and started the engine."First day at work and you're already working overtime, Al?" Jordi asked to start a conversation with his crush, whose face was already frowning. Jordi understood that Alice was so tired."Yes. There's a lot to learn."Alice answered nonchalantly. She still couldn't hide how troubled Alice felt about Jordi. The thought of Jordi with another woman made Alice furious."Mom Ranti was really worried earlier, so I came to pick you up right away.""Thanks."Alice kept answering briefly. She wasn't
"I go to the mall. I'm bored alone at home."Okay, now Jordi is starting to be honest. The man admitted to going to the mall. It would be better for Alice to ask the next question to determine Jordi's honesty."With whom?""Alone," Jordi replied loudly.Got it! Jordi is lying.Alice is tired of Jordi's lies. She is the one who dislikes being lied to by Jordi the most. This means that if Jordi lies, that woman is very special to him, or Jordi is afraid Alice will get angry if he tells the truth.Alice's face turned sour."Ok." That was all Alice's answer to Jordi, and she immediately released her hands from Jordi's grip."Al.""I'm tired, I want to go home."Alice is already tired of discussing it.Meanwhile, in Jordi's mind ...'Sorry, Al. I don't want you to get jealous. Earlier, I went to the mall with Anita. She is just an old friend, nothing at all,' Jordi thought, feeling a bit guilty towards Al
"No ... the neighbors have started whispering and it is a bit uncomfortable," Ranti said, lying convincingly."Oh."Jordi understood. Indeed, he is not yet married to Alice, and surely the neighbors around Ranti's house will gossip because of his conspicuousness. The sports car in front of Ranti's house will definitely attract the attention of others.Ranti is still waiting for an answer from Jordi, hopefully, Jordi will leave her house soon."Tonight I won't be staying here, Auntie." Jordi knew his place.It's not nice to keep bothering Ranti and Alice. Hopefully, he can marry Alice as soon as possible so he can bring the two people he loves to move into the new house. The new house that Jordi will buy in a month."Alright. Sorry, Jor. Auntie isn't trying to kick you out."Actually, Ranti felt bad because she had to make Jordi leave her house. But what can she do? Ranti didn't want everything to get worse and Jordi to get too close t
"I love Alice with all my heart. If Alice leaves, then I could die right now in front of mom, if that's what you want!" Jordi screamed even more hysterically. The veins in Jordi's neck were clearly tensing more and more because of that scream.Undeniably, Norita could see that Jordi loved Alice very much. But the problem is, Norita did not agree with Alice. She hated the girl who had taken Jordi's world away from her. The girl who made all of Jordi's thoughts and attention no longer on Norita, and what was even more annoying was that the girl was very poor."Jordi!" shouted Norita, who was very displeased with all the threats from her only child."Now, mom, you choose: do you want me to die in front of you now, or let me live peacefully with Alice?"Norita fell silent, she turned her face away. She absolutely did not want to look at Jordi's face. Without realizing it, tears began to roll down Norita's cheeks.Heartbroken. That is what the mother fe
"What's wrong with Jordi, Nino?" Alice started to feel tense upon hearing Nino's voice tremble slightly with fear."Jordi had an accident. He is currently being taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital. I will contact you later when he arrives at the hospital."Instantly, Alice's body went weak upon hearing the shocking news."Yes ... yes, Nino. Thanks. I will go to the hospital later."Alice immediately hung up the phone with Nino. She was very worried and her heart was beating very fast. What happened to Jordi? No wonder Jordi has been calling him, but Alice hasn't had the chance to pick up the phone because she has too much work to do.Regret?Of course, Alice regrets it. If only time could be turned back. Sigh ... unfortunately, all of that is just a hypothetical. With a hesitant step, Alice approached Nathan's office. She intended to ask her boss for permission to step out of the office for a moment.Knock! Knock! Knock!Alice knocked on Nathan's room door."Yes. Come in."CLIC
"Please check on Jordi's condition. I won't be able to enter Jordi's room later. Aunt Norita definitely won't allow me to enter and check on Jordi's condition," Alice pleaded hopefully to Nino."Don't worry, Al. I'll help as much as I can." Nino gently patted Alice's shoulder."Thanks, Nino.""Come on, let's go home first."Alice nodded her head. Nino immediately took Alice home.Meanwhile, Jordi had to undergo major surgery. His head was severely injured."Aunt Norita!" called a woman whose voice Norita recognized very well."Oh God, thank goodness you came, Anita.""What happened?" Why did Jordi have an accident?"Auntie doesn't know, Nita! Really, Auntie is confused," said Norita very panicked.CLICK!The operating room door opened, and the doctor attending to Jordi turned out to be Anita's father."Dad, how is Jordi?" Anita asked very worriedly."The bleeding in his head was quite difficul
"Forgive us, Abi," Norita interjected, truly at a loss for words to be forgiven by Abi and her family. After what they did to Jordi and for Jordi's safety. Norita feels very indebted. But, she realized that her child's married life couldn't be forced. "Sorry? Then what about my child's mental health? How will you take responsibility for it?" Abi asked, full of emotion and sarcasm. "What can we do to make up for everything?" Alexander looked resigned. It's up to Abi how he wants it. As long as he can do it, Alex and Norita will do anything to get forgiveness from Abi and his family. After all, they are good friends. "Are Jordi and Anita getting married?" Abi stated firmly. Meanwhile, his wife next to him said nothing. "It can't, Abi." "Why?" "Jordi ... marrying under duress is very bad." Not good for Anita either. "Your excuses are too many, Nori. Anita is very much in love with Jordi. She is even now sulking in her room after you said that Jordi has a child with that cheap wom
"Hmm ... later we will talk alone, Darling. They might be very angry because it seems like we are playing with their daughter." Alexander interrupted.Norita nodded."I am very sorry, dear. If only I hadn't been so stubborn back then. Surely five years ago we would have been happy with Luke too.""No one knows. Good or bad fate, we still have to go through it."Norita nodded slowly, agreeing with her husband's words."Tomorrow we are going back to Singapura. We need to talk to Abi and his wife."Alexander nodded his head.*Jordi and Alice's bridal suite"Wow ... the room is really huge." Alice was very impressed by the size of the room and the decorations in the hotel, which felt very luxurious."Of course. To nurture love, a cozy place is needed.""Ah, you always have something to say.""Let's take a shower first, so we feel fresh," suggested Jordi."You go first."Jordi has already taken off his tie and jacket. Only the shirt and pants are left to be taken off. Meanwhile, Alice, th
"I will take care of it. Tomorrow, you and Alice just go to the embassy to take care of your wedding. Uhm, but first, I will call the officiant so that you can have a religious marriage."Jordi smiled."Forgive us for being stubborn all this time."Jordi immediately hugged Alexander tightly."Thank you for changing your mind about Alice, Dad."Alexander nodded slowly."Where is mom?" Jordi looked around and didn't find Norita."Sleeping in the room with Luke. You mom is very tense and she is very afraid that Anita will hurt Luke.""Does that mean Alice is in the room with Mom?"Jordi's eyes widened."No problem. Your mother won't bite Alice.""It's not that she won't bite, I'm just afraid that she might intimidate Alice.""Your mother has changed. Don't worry. Fortunately, you and Alice have Luke, so your mother's heart has softened. Her priority now is Luke.""Alright, I believe you."Meanwhile, inside the room, Norita opened her eyes and saw Alice."Sorry. I didn't mean to disturb yo
"Why, Nori? You look very panicked," Alexander said as he stepped out of the room."Where is Luke?""Sleeping," Alexander replied briefly."Thank goodness." Norita could breathe a sigh of relief. Her grandchild was sleeping, so she could talk more easily with Alexander."What's really going on? From the room, I couldn't hear clearly what you were saying." Alexander was curious."Anita. She's gone crazy. What should I do?" Norita was so tense as she looked at her husband."Calm down. Don't panic just yet! Tell me what happened.""She was very angry because I supported Jordi and Alice's relationship.""Let's sit down first."Alexander then brought Norita to sit beside him. After they sat down, Alexander held Norita's hand tightly."Don't panic, Darling. All of this is because of us, and we really need to tidy up all the mess we've made.""But, I don't want our children and grandchildren to become victims later, Darling!"Norita's eyes looked very scared."Calm down. We have to resolve t
Meanwhile, Norita immediately called Alexander to watch over Luke. The woman had to talk to Anita and resolve all the chaos she had caused from the beginning."Why was that child told to go into the room? Are you afraid that I will hurt him?" Anita asked very sarcastically. Her gaze was so angry towards Norita as if Norita had now become her enemy. Not the future mother-in-law who always supported her in getting Jordi."It would be better if adult conversations were not heard by children," replied Norita, trying to stay calm.Anita smiled as if mocking Norita."Anita ... Luke is indeed Jordi's child," Norita interjected, trying to speak gently to the woman in front of her who looked emotional."How can you be sure, Auntie? Have you done a DNA test?" Anita asked as if trying to make Norita doubt Luke and Alice.Norita shook her head.Anita chuckled with satisfaction. According to her, there was a gap she could exploit to make Norita suspicious of Alice and immediately discard the idea
"Can I come in, Auntie?" asked Anita, her face already swollen."Y-yes. Come in."Norita invited Anita to enter her room. Actually, she thought Alice and Jordi were coming, but it turned out to be Anita."What's wrong, Nita? Sit down first."Anita nodded her head. The two women sat facing each other."Have you met Jordi yet, Aunt?" asked Anita, looking flustered."Yes""How is it, Aunt? Have you managed to convince Jordi to leave Alice?" Anita asked hopefully.Norita took a deep breath. Actually, she feels sorry for Anita who has been by Jordi's side for the past five years. Indeed, Norita admits, all of this is her fault. If she hadn't been so stubborn about separating Jordi from Alice, none of this would have happened."Aunt ... aunt, why are you silent?" Please answer me!"Sorry, Nita.""Sorry? What does Aunt's apology mean?""Jordi ... cannot be separated from Alice. Auntie cannot do anything." N
"Yeah, yo can just move in here. Later, buy a house near Alice's house. That way, you can come every day," suggested Jordi, which only confused Alice.Alice already knows that Norita is somewhat scary. Now Norita is even being asked to buy a house near her house? It could turn into a disaster later on."Alright then. Look for properties for sale near Alice's house. I am moving in with your dad.""And what about the company? Does that mean mom doesn't want to take care of it anymore? Are you no longer willing to take care of it?""Retired. I am better off with my grandchildren. But at first, I will still help. It's time for me and your dad to have fun without work, I just want to play with Luke. You take care of the company yourself."Jordi shook his head. Can't believe how Norita's attitude changed one hundred eighty degrees. It feels like just this morning she was saying that Luke wasn't Jordi's child, but now ... even Luke is being carried
"But ... not kidnapped, right? That's my child!" Jordi firmly warned Norita."Of course not. My handsome grandson like this, how could I kidnap him? Enough ... you take care of your own business. We just want to play with Luke. "Tonight, Luke will also sleep with me," Norita insisted."HAH!" Jordi was left speechless. Alice also became confused."Please bring Luke a change of clothes. We want to play with Luke. You want Luke, right?" replied Norita.Luke became confused. The child looked towards Alice to seek approval from his mother."Can I play with Grandma and Grandpa, Mom?"Alice was actually a bit confused. She was also afraid that Luke would be taken away by Norita and Alexander."Calm down. We won't take Luke away. We just want to play and be with Luke at the hotel. Is it okay, Alice?" Alexander tried to reassure his future daughter-in-law.Alice still looked confused."Tomorrow, just pick up Luke at the hotel. Tr
Alexander then came to Melbourne to meet Norita. But, he was more curious about his grandchild, who supposedly looked like Jordi when he was little.They went to the school where Luke was."That, dear. That's what they call Luke. Our grandchild," Norita remarked, very happy to see Luke even from a distance."His face looks very much like Jordi's.""Yes. I immediately recognized Luke as soon as I saw the child's face.""Do you want to hug him?""I really want to hug Luke. But ...""Why? Are you afraid that Jordi or Alice will get angry?"Norita nodded her head.Alexander took a deep breath."How about you just make peace with Jordi and Alice? We can help take care of Luke and maybe reduce our guilt for being too busy making money and neglecting Jordi when he was still a child.""Is that possible?" Norita seemed to have lost all hope."Of course, it can be done. But, you have to lower your ego. Don't forcefully try to separate Jordi from Alice. "Surely they will also relent if you stop