CHAPTER XII
10:00 pm Wednesday, in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Atif is already at home.
He is talking with his father, Mateo and his grandfather Haris.
They are standing at the balcony of Haris bedroom while drinking coffee.
They are talking about the result of the board meeting.
CHAPTER XIII10:00 pm Wednesday, in Bosnia and Herzegovina5:00 am Thursday, in AsiaAliyah arrives at the factory at 5:00 a.m. for a quick free meal at the canteen, then her work will start at 6:00 a.m.While eating her breakfast, Aliyah receive the message of Atif.“How are you? The reason why
CHAPTER XIV8:00 pm Thursday, in AsiaAliyah is already at home.She is eating dinner together with her cousin Lena and her two friends- Maita and Celina.She’s renting a room together with her cousin and two friends.Aliyah is lying on her bed now.
CHAPTER XV1:00 pm Thursday, in Bosnia and HerzegovinaH & A Summit Holdings, Inc., Chief Executive OfficeMateo- Atif’s father is talking with his father Haris about what happened last night. Mateo complain to his father. His trying to convince his father to allow Atif to enjoy such littl
CHAPTER XVI1:00 pm Thursday, in Bosnia and HerzegovinaH & A Summit Holdings, Inc., Board of Directors office.Atif is in his office.He is busy reviewing some documents which needs his sign or approval.He is sitting in an elegant style swivel chair beside his office table.
CHAPTER XVIIIt’s already 5:00 PM. End of the office hours at H & A Summit Holdings, Inc., but Aliyah still didn’t reply to Atif message. Atif is wondering what Aliyah’s thinking about his message and why she didn’t reply.Aliyah fall asleep when she go back to her bed from the bathroom. Before she fall asleep she wasn’t able to reply to Atif message because her psychologica
CHAPTER XVIII6:00 pm Monday, in Bosnia and HerzegovinaAtif is walking up on the footbridge.The footbridge which part of his past. The footbridge where he used to shelter himself at night when h
CHAPTER XIX6:00 am. Monday, in Bosnia and HerzegovinaSarajevo International Airport.Atif drive his grandfather Haris to the Airport.They are already on the airport’s parking area.They stepped out the car.Atif help his grandfather Haris to get his luggage at the trunk of the car.They are now heading inside the airport.One hour later,Haris is on the plane heading to Asia.While Atif is driving back to Zenica.10:00 am.H & A Summit Holdings, Inc.Atif is in his office now.Again and again he is busy doing his paper works.He is so busy talking to one of their client on the phone when he received a chat from Aliyah.He seen the notification on his computer.The message said “Goodbye.”Atif don’t reply to the message.Hoping that it is just wrong sent.But he received the same message.And now his na
CHAPTER XX8:00 am in AsiaHaris is sitting in a coffee shop.Talking to a man who looks like a private investigator.His name is Seth.Private investigator is a freelance detective who carries out investigations on behalf of private clients.A private investigator searches clues to gather evidence for private clients.They interview people, verify information, find missing persons and gather vital facts for cases.Yes Haris is talking to a private investigator whose name is Seth.Seth found the missing person Haris wants to find again.Seth succeeds in finding the person Haris wants to find.And that is the very reason why Haris had this trip here in Asia.Seth will accompany Haris to that person whom he wants to find.But wait, who is that missing person Haris wants to find.Well he just wants to find Haya again.Haris hired a private investigator again to find Ha
CHAPTER XLVIIWhen Atif arrived home he found Haya in their room sleeping.Atif felt relief.But Atif got nervous when he saw the flyers on the floor. The flyers contain the prices of the tickets going to Asian countries.He was sitting on the bed beside Haya. Too disappointed. Thinking that what he thought about Haya a while ago is true.He thinks that Haya really bought a ticket and is about to leave him again.Maybe because they always misunderstand each other lately so she decided to leave him again.But Atif won’t allow that thing to happen.Haya was awake from deep slumber. He felt that someone was sitting beside her.When she opened her eyes she saw Atif.When Atif sees that Haya is awake he begins confronting her about the flyers that he saw on the floor.“What is this flyer all about?" Atif begins to ask Haya about it."It's just nothing." Haya a
CHAPTER XLVIFridayIts winter eveningThe wedding chapel was decorated with pure white flowers as white as the snowflakes falling because it's winter.Atif is on the Altar waiting for Haya to walk down the aisle. He is so handsome in his wedding suit.He is wearing a dark blue suit.Haya is wearing a white with blue color motif wedding gown.The motif of her wedding gown is like the color of a clear blue sky.Haya walks slowly going to the altar where Atif is standing.Atif waits her patientlyAs she begin to walk towards the altar the wedding theme song is sing by the famous singer in town.The music which they dance during Atif’s birthday party with the title Never Thought (That I Could Love) by Dan Hill.Haya reached the altar.The wedding ceremony begin.Few hours later the wedding ceremony was over.They are now husband and wife.After the wedding Haya li
CHAPTER XLVIn addition she wanted to show to her father that she is more useful than her father's family that her father chose over her way back a long time ago.Her father left her in her Aunt Selma's house because of her stepmother.The other side of her personality, the bad side dictates her to take revenge. She is consumed with anger this time.But the other side of her personality which is good dictates her to help her father because she is still her father even though he abandoned her when she was a child.Haya got so confused about what she felt at this moment.Then a few hours later. After the two sides of her personality fight inside of her, the bad side wins. She is ready to do bad things again.She will just listen to her father's wish to take revenge.Haya slowly walks in front of the mirror.She decided to reveal her real physical appearance. She removed the dye on her hair.She removes her makeup th
CHAPTER XLIVAtif arrives at home.Because it is the weekend all of the members of his adoptive family are in the mansion, taking rest.No one will go to the office or business trip. Jasmin call at the back of Atif when he is about to walk inside the mansion. Atif didn't notice that Jasmin was in the hallway when he arrived.“Atif it's already morning, where did you sleep last night?” Jasmin asked with wide smile on his face.Atif turned around and answered.“In a friend’s house." Atif answered in a serious tone."Really? Some of our employees saw you hanging around in one of the apartments near the place of the perfume factory. So you have a friend in that kind of place? Probably a new one?" Jasmin asked."Yeah, I have. Is there something wrong with having a friend living in that kind of place?" Atif answered.“Oh there's nothing wrong with that. Just saying because there are rumors coming
CHAPTER XLIII Atif's trauma manifested when he saw this kind of scenario. He still can't forget his experiences when he was a little boy wandering out in the icy street of the city downtown. Haya sees on Atif's face that he is somewhat afraid to go outside. She guesses that Atif still remembers his experiences a long time ago. Haya pat Atif shoulder and said; "It's okay. You can stay here tonight. It’s dangerous to drive home when the weather is bad." Haya said then smiled at Atif. "Thank you." Atif said, trying to calm himself. He doesn't want to show his weakness even to Haya. Yes he is still afraid of that kind of scenario. His fear manifests when winter comes. But he never showed it to anyone. What people see in him is that he is a man that isn't afraid of anything. That he fears nothing in spite of his look of being gentle and sophisticated. But he knew he couldn't really hide it from Haya. Haya can read ev
CHAPTER XLIIThey are about to begin eating their food when Atif's phone on Haya's pocket rings.Haya pulled it from her jeans pocket.Atif tries to get his phone from Haya when he sees who is calling. Nea is calling. The lady that Atif dated. They sometimes talk to each other when Nea calls him."Will you please give me my phone?" Atif asked Haya in a gentle manner.But Haya just gave Atif a sharp look and still didn't hand the phone to Atif until the call ended.Atif doesn't understand why."Is she angry?" Atif thought.Then Atif's phone rings again. And it's Nea again.This time Haya turned off the phone and put it back in her pocket.Atif didn't insist on getting his phone again.He just began to eat his food silently.Then he heard Haya talk."Finish your food first then I will give you your phone. You are not allowed to use your phone while eating." Haya said."What?! I'm not a ch
CHAPTER XLI Like what Atif was planning he will visit Haya this evening so after he drove his grandfather home after their business trip he made an excuse to his grandfather that he will see some friends this evening to talk about business matters and will probably spend a few hours in a pub just to relax even just for a while. Without any questions his grandfather Haris allowed him to go. After 20 minutes driving, Atif arrived at Haya's place. He knocked on the door. After a few minutes Haya opened the door. Haya was too surprised when she saw Atif standing outside the door of her room. "Good evening, Amaya." Atif greeted her with a wide smile on his face. "What are you doing here?" Haya asked and frowned. "Would you mind if I come in?" Atif said instead of answering Haya's question. “Okay. Get inside and take your seat." Haya said. When Atif gets inside the room he sees Haya is cooking di
CHAPTER XL Atif arrived home. He immediately proceeds to his grandfather's room because he is expecting that his grandfather is in the room preparing for the business trip that they're going to. Atif walks as fast as he can to reach his grandfather's room. He is in a hurry because he is late on the time that his grandfather Haris expects him to arrive at home. When he reached his grandfather's room, its door was slightly open. Before Atif enters the room he takes a deep breath, preparing himself if ever he gets a sermon from his grandfather. He pushed the door and entered. But no one was inside the room. His grandfather is not inside the room. Only the small traveling bag that his grandfather used to carry when they had a business trip. He immediately went outside the room. He searched for Haris. The maid said that Haris is at the study room talking to a visitor. Atif procee
CHAPTER XXXIXAfter a few minutes they arrived at the place where Aliyah is staying.When the car stopped Aliyah opened the car door immediately and stepped outside to get the stuff she bought at the grocery which is at the backseat of Atif's car.But as quick as the wind, Atif already gets it before she can touch the grocery's bags.Atif volunteers to help her carry those bags going up to her unit.Because Atif was already holding those stuff Aliyah let him carry it.Aliyah knew that she could not stop Atif from doing so.Aliyah knew that Atif wanted to help her because he wants to know where she is staying.They arrived at the room where Aliyah is renting.Atif put down the grocery's bags.To thankAtifas well as to annoy him Aliyah decided to offer him a cup of tea.Aliyah remembers that Atif didn't like the taste of tea. She knew that Atif didn't want to drink tea. Atif mentioned that to her&