Raisa hugged Aunt Iyem tightly. The old woman could instantly sense that Raisa was not well. She immediately rubbed her back, calming her down.“Cry if you have to,” Aunt Iyem said gently. She understood that households do not run easily. The old woman tried to strengthen Raisa, who was in distress.“I can't cry now. I'm afraid if Arka finds out. I'm afraid what I've planned will be revealed,” Raisa replied softly but Aunt Iyem could still hear her. The old woman knew immediately that Raisa was trying to fight the rift in her household.“I hope you find the best way soon. It's not possible for me to interfere in your affairs. But I will always be here, giving my shoulder for you to use,” Aunt Iyem replied wisely. Hearing that, Raisa felt even more like she was in the arms of the right person. “I miss my parents,” Raisa said in a sad tone. Aunt Iyem could sense that.“Yes, I know. You must miss them a lot.” Aunt Iyem tightened her embrace even more.Arka and Raisa were a young coupl
Raisa nodded, “It's more than that and very painful. I feel like ending my life right now. But what about my son? I always think about that,” Raisa replied with a deep bow. Finally Aunt Iyem knew why Raisa could change in an instant.“Is it about infidelity?” the old woman asked. She actually felt sad because Raisa's household had been peaceful but she didn't expect Raisa to be hiding all this.Again Raisa nodded. Aunt Iyem's heart sank. She never thought that Raisa's husband would have an affair with another woman.“Who is that woman?” asked Aunt Iyem with some anger. She was almost angry with Arka. If she had followed her emotions, she would have slapped Arka right then and there. But the old woman still remembered Raisa.Raisa pointed to the house next to them, “The owner of that house,” Raisa said with resignation. Now Aunt Iyem knew all the secrets Raisa had been keeping.“What!” Aunt Iyem instantly couldn't contain herself.Raisa gestured for the old woman not to make a scene.
Even though Raisa had stepped far into the future, the shadows of her past sometimes still came back. There are days when the bitter memories of Arka's betrayal come back to haunt her mind. In such moments, Raisa often reflects on how her life used to be and the journey she has taken to get to this point.Raisa remembers the good times when she and Arka first met on campus. Arka was a passionate young man with big dreams, while Raisa was a smart and ambitious student. They fell in love quickly, and their relationship blossomed with passion and big dreams.After graduation, they decided to get married. Their marriage was filled with love and happiness. Together, they launched their respective careers and supported each other through thick and thin. Raisa often remembers the long nights when they sat together, talked about the future, and promised each other to always be faithful.However, over time, the pressures of work and different ambitions began to strain their relationship. Arka
Arka sat in his lonely office, contemplating his current situation. After meeting Raisa at the campus reunion, she felt burdened by the shadow of the past that kept haunting her. Since his divorce from Raisa, his life had undergone many changes. His business has suffered setbacks, and his confidence in himself has plummeted. However, the shadow that plagued him the most was the relationship he had with his mistress, Mila.Mila was a bright and charming young woman. They met at a business event out of town, and their attraction to each other was immediate. Initially, the relationship was limited to small talk and coffee together, but as time went on, they grew closer. Arka felt drawn to Mila because of her youthful spirit and the way she made him feel alive again.However, the relationship soon turned into something deeper and full of secrets. Arka, who feels lonely in his marriage with Raisa, finds escape in Mila's arms. Nonetheless, behind the passion he feels, there is guilt that is
Arka is living her days better after the last meeting with Raisa and Dika. However, there was still one shadow of the past that kept haunting her mind, and that was Mila. Arka felt there was something unfinished about Mila, and the feeling grew stronger every time she recalled moments with the woman.One day, while taking a walk in the park, Arka came across a familiar-looking woman. She squinted her eyes, tried to recognize the figure, and then was surprised to realize that the woman was Mila. However, there was something different. Mila looked calmer and more mature, as if she had been through a lot since they last met.Arka ventured to approach the woman. “Mila?” she called hesitantly.The woman turned her head and smiled faintly. “Hello, Arka. Long time no see.”Arka was silent for a moment, feeling a mixture of guilt and curiosity. “How are you?” he asked.Mila sighed. “I'm fine, Arka. A lot has happened since we last met. Actually, there's something I want to tell you.”Arka fro
Raisa is living a happy life with Dika, full of love and support. However, after meeting Arka at a charity event and hearing about Maya, the bitter past began to haunt her mind again. She felt that Maya, once known as Mila, was the main cause of the breakdown of her marriage with Arka. The pain returned to Raisa's heart, and slowly, the desire to teach Maya a lesson emerged.Raisa did not act immediately. She pondered and considered different ways to deal with her feelings. However, when she found out that Maya was now working at a counseling center and had found peace in her life, her envy and anger grew stronger. Raisa felt that Maya did not deserve happiness after what she had done.One night, after a long debate with herself, Raisa decides to visit the counseling center where Maya works. She planned to confront Maya and demand answers for the betrayal that had destroyed her marriage.When Raisa arrived at the counseling center, she saw Maya talking to a young woman who looked depr
Raisa, adrift in a sea of disappointment, contemplated the bitterness of betrayal she felt. Arka's departure left her in the dark, where only vengeance served as solace. In the darkness of her soul that enveloped her mind, Raisa cast dark shadows of revenge.She plotted step by step to get back at Arka, by destroying every aspect of his life. Raisa chose a devious path, devising elaborate plans to wreak destruction without anyone knowing it was coming from her.Raisa's first step was to find out about Arka's weaknesses, the weak points where she could stab him the deepest. She probed Arka's past, unearthing buried memories and secrets that may not have been revealed yet.Having found the opening she was looking for, Raisa began to launch a series of actions designed to break Arka's spirit. She spreads gossip and slander that damages Arka's reputation, making a mockery of him among his friends and colleagues.But that wasn't enough for Raisa. She wanted to see Arka suffer as much as sh
Although on the surface everything looked peaceful, Raisa felt that something was not right within her. In the silence of the night that whispered in her ear, she pondered her conflicting feelings.Although Arka had given her love, support, and a chance to mend their relationship, Raisa realized that she still hadn't fully recovered from the wounds of the past. The shadows of the grudges that once haunted her soul still occasionally surfaced, disturbing her inner peace.She realized that she still needed time and space to heal herself, to find true peace within herself. She knew that she could not continue to rely on Arka to find her happiness, and that she had to find her own path to healing.With a heavy heart, Raisa made the difficult decision to leave Arka's life. Although she loved Arka with all her heart, she knew that she had to take a different journey, alone, for a while.One night, under the dim moonlight, Raisa sat with Arka by the beach, her heart filled with regret and un