Nico and Celine stare at each other, the atmosphere of the room is so intimate. When Nico brought his hand up to touch Celine's neck, there was a tension in the air that made Celine's heartbeat quicken. However, unexpectedly, a loud knock sounded on the door of their room."Mommy! Daddy!" The cheerful voice of Calvin, their seven-year-old son, could be heard clearly outside the room. "Why are you in your room all the time? What's wrong?"Celine was immediately startled, her eyes opened wide, and her body spontaneously moved further towards the side of the bed, trying to cover herself with the blanket. Nico, who was also feeling awkward, hurriedly pulled her body back and straightened her position on the bed."Hold on, Calvin!" shouted Nico, trying to calm down while standing up from the bed. His eyes went to Celine, who looked anxious. "I'll open the door, baby," Nico said softly, before moving to the door.Nico opened the door quickly, showing a face as if nothing had happened. Outsi
One week had passed, When Nico had just parked his car in the basement of the company where he worked, he saw Elissa standing by the elevator, waiting for him with an unpredictable expression. She was wearing a tight red dress, her hair was deliberately left down, and her lips were smiling faintly. Nico let out a long breath. He had expected Elissa to try something again after everything that happened. With firm steps, she walked past him without saying a word. "Nico, you won't even greet me?" Elissa let out a spoiled voice, trying to get Nico's attention. Nico stopped in front of the elevator, pressing the up button. "There's nothing more to talk about."Elissa approached, blocking her way. "Why are you being so stiff? Aren't we friends?"Nico gave her a sharp look. "Friends? After everything you've done? You think I don't know that you set me up on purpose? You let me fall asleep in your apartment, then used that opportunity to rub Celine the wrong way?"Elissa smiled a little
Celine and Nico arrived at a restaurant that was quite famous for its romantic atmosphere. As soon as they sat down, a waiter came over to take their order. "Honey, what would you like to eat?" Nico asked with a gentle smile. Celine looked at the menu for a while, then pointed at one of her favorite dishes. "I want steak with mushroom sauce and mashed potato. You?"Nico nodded. "I'll have the same. And for drinks, let's have some wine, shall we?" Celine smiled happily. "Of course! It's been a while since we've had a time like this." Soon, their order came. Nico picked up a fork and knife, and started cutting Celine's steak into small pieces. Celine chuckled at Nico's treatment. "You really want to spoil me, huh?"Nico grinned. "Of course. I want to make sure my wife eats comfortably." He then spooned the piece of steak into Celine's mouth. Celine opened her mouth and chewed lightly. "Hmm, it's delicious. But I can eat by myself, you know?" Nico shook his head. "No, you can'
Elissa woke up with a terrible headache. Her eyes opened slowly, and she immediately realized something felt strange. Her right hand touched the mattress, and she felt something wet underneath. As she raised her head, her gaze immediately fell on the red stain on the mattress. Elissa was startled, her eyes widened, and her heart rate instantly increased."Bryan!" she exclaimed in a worried tone, trying to shake the body of the man lying next to her. Bryan woke up in confusion, his eyes still half closed looking at Elissa. "What the hell, El?" he replied half sleepily. Elissa pointed to the bed with trembling fingers. "Look at this! What are you doing?"Bryan glanced in the direction Elissa was pointing, and his face immediately turned pale. "Oh... uh, that...""Why is there blood on the bed?!" Elissa demanded an explanation in a trembling voice, clearly feeling angry and confused. "You can't tell me you used me when I was drunk! That's really too much, Bryan!"Bryan was silent for a
That morning, sunlight slipped through the window of the modest luxury living room. Nico, with a calm yet excited look on his face, approached Celine who was busy staring at her laptop screen. In a soft voice, he said, "Honey, I'd like to ask permission. I have a sudden assignment from my boss that I need to complete out of town for a week." Celine looked away from the screen, looking at Nico attentively. "Out of town? What's wrong, Nico? I know you've been busy enough here," she said as she leaned back in the chair. Nico smiled as he grasped Celine's hand. "Yes, it's a project that requires my presence in person. They want me to survey the location and organize some important meetings. I've arranged everything so that the work in the office continues to run smoothly." Celine nodded slowly, then asked, "When are you leaving? Make sure you don't forget to eat. I'm worried you'll be too focused on work." "Tomorrow morning, dear. I'll leave early so I can finish the business as s
Only a day after Nico left for business out of town, the atmosphere at home began to feel different. In the living room that was usually filled with neatness and busyness, Celine sat drooping on the sofa with a pale face. Her stomach felt uneasy and the nausea that never subsided forced her to look down, until finally vomiting on the white handkerchief lying on her lap."Mommy, why do you look so sad?" asked Calvin in a worried tone as he approached, his big eyes showing genuine concern. The six-year-old little boy stood by his mother's side, clutching his favorite doll as if to channel deep concern.Celine tried to smile weakly, though her voice sounded hoarse. "Calm down, Calvin. Mommy's just not feeling well today. Mommy needs to rest for a while." Although she tried to be reassuring, Celine's tone hinted that her condition was far from ideal.As worry began to creep in, Sari, the family's loyal servant, quickly approached. "Mrs. Celine, are you feeling better now? I can prepare so
Celine lay down on the hospital bed, her hands gently caressing her still flat stomach. Her face looked tired, but there was a small smile etched on her lips. Her pregnancy this time made her more sensitive, especially since Nico was out of town on business. Bela, the family's loyal maid, sat on the sofa near the bed, watching Celine with an attentive gaze. "Mrs. Celine... Do you need anything?" Bela asked softly. Celine shook her head with a smile. "I'm fine, Bela. Thank you for accompanying me." Bela nodded, then suddenly Celine's cell phone vibrated. Upon seeing Nico's name on the screen, Celine's eyes lit up. She immediately picked it up. "Honey... Where are you still?" Celine's voice sounded spoiled. On the other side, Nico let out a long sigh. "I'm still out of town. But I'll try to get home sooner. Are you okay? Any complaints?" Celine bit her lip, her eyes slightly glazed over. "I miss you..." Nico chuckled. "Me too, sweetheart. Patience, yes. I'll treat you wh
Celine sat on the living room sofa, resting her head comfortably. She had just arrived home after a few days in the hospital. Although her condition was much better, her body still felt weak. In front of her, Devano stood with a tablet in hand, his face full of concern. "So, Mrs. Celine really wants a sabbatical?" Celine nodded slowly. "Yes, Dev. I want to focus on my pregnancy. I don't want to be stressed out by work." Devano nodded in understanding. "Okay, then, I will take care of everything. But, there are some things that need a direct decision from Mrs. Celine. Can I still contact you for important matters?" Before Celine could answer, Nico suddenly came from the direction of the kitchen with a disapproving face. "Nope. From now on, Celine doesn't need to interfere with work matters. You focus on resting." Celine frowned. "Nico, I can't just let go. This is my company." Nico sat next to her, holding her hand gently. "I understand, sweetheart. But now you have to thin
The long-awaited day had finally arrived. The inauguration of the Calco Group took place grandly in the company's new building in the city center. Invitations from all walks of life, from entrepreneurs and business partners to family and close friends, attended the event. On the main stage, Nico stood proudly in his black suit, while beside him, Celine looked elegant in a navy blue dress. Between them, Calvin stood excitedly, ready to carry out his important duties today. An MC took the stage and began to speak, "Dear audience, today is a historic moment for Calco Group. After a long journey, the company is finally firmly established and ready to enter a new era. To inaugurate this company, we will witness the ribbon cutting by the first son of our CEO, Calvin!" The audience applauded loudly. Nico squatted towards Calvin, handing him a small golden scissors. "Come on, son. It's time for you to be part of history." Calvin nodded confidently. With both hands, he grasped the sc
One month has passed since the tense incident at the hospital. Now, the twins were healthy and at home with their families. The mansion felt more alive with the cries and laughter of the babies filling the room. Celine sat on the living room sofa, holding their baby girl, now named Aurora, on her lap. Meanwhile, Nico held their baby boy, named Alva. Calvin, their older brother, sat next to Celine, occasionally stroking Aurora's head gently. "Mommy, why is Aurora so small?" Calvin asked with curious eyes. Celine smiled, kissing her son's forehead. "Because she was born earlier than she should have been, dear. But look, she's healthy and strong now, right?" Calvin nodded firmly. "I promise I'll take care of them both, Mommy. I'm a big brother!" Nico chuckled, patting Calvin's head proudly. "That's Daddy's boy! Big Brother should always love the younger siblings, right?" "Of course!" Calvin patted his chest, acting gallant. "If anyone bothers Aurora or Alva, I'll go first!"
"Celine! Wake up! Don't joke around like this, wake up!" Nico shook his wife's body violently, his voice hoarse from shouting too much. His tears fell relentlessly. "I can't live without you! You promised you would always be by my side! Don't leave me!" Maria, who was standing in the corner of the room, finally couldn't take it anymore. She covered her mouth, turned around, and walked out with tears in her eyes. Seeing her son like this was too painful. Meanwhile, Nico was still in place, his hand grasping Celine's cold hand tightly. "Honey... please... if this is my punishment, I accept it. But don't leave. I beg you, don't leave me alone..." Suddenly, Celine's fingers moved slowly. Nico gasped. His breath caught in his throat. He looked at his wife's hand, then frantically felt his wrist. There was a pulse! There was still a heartbeat! Nico's eyes widened, he brought his face closer to Celine's chest and heard a weak heartbeat. "Celine?! Can you hear me?!" There was no r
Nico stood as soon as the doctor came out of the operating room. He held his breath, waiting for the news to come out of the doctor's mouth. "How is my wife, Doc?" he asked in a hoarse voice. The doctor removed his mask, his face looking exhausted. "We managed to save your twins, Mr. Nico. Although premature, they are in stable condition, but will have to stay in the incubator for some time." Nico breathed a sigh of relief for a moment. However, he saw the doctor's expression turn tense. "And... Celine?" his voice weakened. The doctor looked down for a moment before saying, "I'm sorry, sir... We tried our best. But Mrs. Celine lost too much blood... She didn't survive." The world seemed to stop spinning. The doctor's voice echoed in her head, but her brain refused to understand. "No... It's impossible," she whispered, her body faltering. Maria covered her mouth, her tears falling instantly. "Oh my God... Celine..." Nico stepped forward, gripping the collar of the doc
That morning, the smell of cooking filled the entire mansion. Maria was busy in the kitchen, stirring the warm soup while checking on some side dishes she was frying in the pan. The servants could only stand at the side of the kitchen, looking at her in confusion. "Madam, let us do the cooking," one of the servants said politely. Maria smiled, but her hands remained busy stirring the dishes. "No need. I haven't cooked for the family in a long time. Besides, Calvin would love his grandmother's cooking." Celine who had just come down from the room immediately approached, surprised to see Maria in the kitchen. "Mommy, why are you cooking alone? There are servants." Maria glanced over with a smile. "Mommy wants to cook for you once in a while. It's been a long time since I've cooked for the kids." Celine sighed while holding her growing belly. "But Mommy should just rest. Let the servants take care of it." Maria chuckled. "Celine, when you get older and have grandchildren, you
Three months passed quickly. The company Nico had built, Calco Group, was finally firmly established. The building was magnificent, his team was ready to work, and some projects were already well underway. Nico looked at his company logo displayed in front of the building with pride. All his hard work had finally paid off. Leo stood beside him, also gazing at the building in awe. "Finally, everything is ready. Just waiting for the right time to launch," he said, glancing at Nico. Nico nodded. "Yes. I want everything to run smoothly first before it's announced to the public. And most importantly, I want Celine to give birth first. I don't want her to be stressed because of this." Leo chuckled. "You're really protective of your wife, huh." Nico glanced at him with a flat expression. "What's wrong?" Leo raised his hands in surrender. "No, not wrong. In fact, it's good. Celine is a great woman, but she still needs support. Especially now that she's pregnant with twins." Nico t
Leo returned to Nico's room with a serious expression. He closed the door slowly before placing a file on the table. "We have a problem." Nico gave Leo a sharp look. "How big?" Leo took a breath before explaining, "The company we want to work with has outstanding debts to several large vendors. They look stable on the outside, but their finances are actually in trouble. If we continue to work with them, we might be dragged down if they go bankrupt." Nico sighed, then opened the file Leo had given him. His eyes quickly scanned the reports attached to it. "So they're covering all this up with organized financial statements?" "Right," Leo nodded. "They diverted funds from one project to another to make it look healthy. But as I investigated further, there were some transactions that didn't make sense." Nico clenched his fists on the table. "If we're not careful, we could get into big trouble." Leo sat opposite Nico, leaning back in his chair. "What do you want to do?" N
That morning, Nico woke up earlier than usual. He looked at Celine who was still sleeping beside Calvin, smiling at how peaceful his wife's face was. Carefully, he got out of bed, arranged the blankets for them, then hurried to take a shower and get ready. As he finished putting on his white shirt and suit, Celine began to squirm, her eyes opening slightly. "Are you ready to go?" asked Celine in a hoarse voice from just waking up. Nico approached her and sat on the edge of the bed, gently rubbing his wife's cheek. "Yes, sweetheart. You just go back to sleep. I don't want to disturb your rest." Celine smiled slightly. "Be careful." Nico kissed her forehead. "Always." Celine nodded, then closed her eyes again. Nico smiled a little, then got up and walked out of the room. Once he reached the garage, he got into his car and drove straight to the construction site. Today was an important day, as he wanted to see the progress firsthand and make sure everything was going accord
The grand room was filled with classy guests who came in their finest attire. Crystal chandeliers hung beautifully from the ceiling, illuminating the neatly arranged tables with sumptuous dishes. Tonight, Nico and Celine's family were hosting a special banquet to celebrate Celine's fourth month of pregnancy. Celine stands beside Nico, wearing an elegant light blue dress that falls gracefully on her body. Although her belly wasn't too big yet, there was happiness clearly on her face. "Good evening everyone," Nico's voice was firm as he stood before the guests. "Thank you for coming to celebrate our happiness. Tonight, Celine and I would like to share some exciting news..." The guests began to whisper curiously. Nico turned to his wife with a loving gaze. "According to the results of the last ultrasound, we're not just going to have one child... but two." The room immediately erupted in applause. Celine smiled happily, while Nico wrapped his arms around his wife's waist. "Wo