Vean knew that in the eyes of others, he might seem like a frustrated man who was upset about failing to marry his girlfriend, Laura. Vean was just an ordinary guy. He longed to be happy with Laura. When that couldn't happen, how could he not be disappointed?And now, he had to marry another woman, Emily. Vean didn't know what Emily's feelings were, but he honestly felt foolish about the whole situation.What was on Vean's mind right now was the profound sadness he couldn't overcome. He just wanted to be happy with Laura.Vean's eyes closed. His memories went back to the past, when he and Laura were still together and planning to live together forever..."I thought, marriage isn't for everyone," Vean said while stroking Laura's hair."Why do you think that?" Laura asked curiously."Well, I've seen many celebrities who don't consider marriage a sacred thing. They get married, divorced, just like changing clothes.""Don't you like their behavior?""It's not that I don't like it. I can't
"Hmm, are you happy sitting with me now?" Vean asked, leaning closer to Emily.Emily slightly shifted her body when Vean got a bit closer. Although they were husband and wife, Emily couldn't expect Vean to touch her like a husband would his wife. Especially here, Emily was just a replacement wife."Um, well..." Emily hesitated to answer.If asked if she was happy, she certainly was. But on the other hand, Emily didn't like her current situation. She would rather be alone than with a man who was heavily intoxicated."You know, Laura always liked sitting alone with me. Especially when I started playing with her hair..." Vean reached out his hand and started twirling Emily's hair with his index finger.Emily's blood seemed to rush as a result of Vean's actions. Especially when he brought his face closer, slowly kissing her hair."Oh my goodness! Am I dreaming right now?" Emily whispered in her heart, her heart pounding wildly. She had never been treated like this before, and that's why s
"This is good news. Congratulations, Mrs. Emily. You have tested positive for pregnancy," Dr. Hans said with a delighted expression as he shared the results of Emily's recent tests.Emily's eyes widened in shock upon hearing that she was pregnant. She gently caressed her slightly bulging belly. Emily had thought that her recent bloating was due to overeating, but it seemed that her distended stomach was caused by something else entirely – a growing baby."Hmm, if I may ask, Mrs. Emily, do you have a husband?" Dr. Hans inquired."Yes, of course, but my husband is currently in England," Veronica replied."Well, he should be informed about this wonderful news as soon as possible. I understand how difficult long-distance marriage can be. It must be torturous not being able to be with your soulmate. I experienced it when I was a young doctor."Emily remained silent. She was truly bewildered about what to do next. Legally, there was no issue with her being pregnant by her legitimate husband
"Do you still think about your ex-girlfriend?" Emily asked curiously.Vean fell silent. The image of Laura couldn't just disappear from his mind. The disappointment of being left behind still lingered deep in his heart, making him unable to forget her anytime soon.But Vean had promised to change. He had his own life now. And to redeem his wrongdoing, he would take responsibility for Emily and the child she was carrying."Love that brings pain is difficult to forget. But I will learn to cherish the true love that's right in front of me," Vean said with a smile.Emily smiled back. She wasn't sure if Vean's words could be trusted, but one thing was clear: when her husband gently held her hand, she tried to believe that hope was real.***Emily was currently on a plane to England with Vean. She stroked her growing belly, now in its fourth month of pregnancy. Many of her clothes didn't fit anymore, so Vean had bought her plenty of maternity clothes."I have a good doctor contact in Englan
A man stepped eagerly into an apartment located in an upscale area, holding a small velvet-lined box in his hand.Tonight, Frans planned to surprise his girlfriend, Arinda Afriyani Hermawan, on her birthday. They had been dating for the past two years.Frans couldn't help but smile as he looked at the door of the apartment unit he had purchased on the anniversary of his relationship with Arinda. The apartment was now occupied by Arinda as a gift for their first anniversary.As Frans entered, the unit seemed quiet. His gaze scanned the dimly lit living room. It was already midnight, so it was reasonable to assume that Arinda had gone to bed by now.A few hours ago, Frans had claimed to be busy and unable to celebrate her birthday, which had angered Arinda, who called him unromantic. She had also declared her intention to sleep early that night and forbidden Frans from visiting.However, Frans, who was preparing a surprise for her birthday, didn't care about her instructions. In his han
However, from that point on, Frans felt challenged to take care of Veronica, who was said to be nerdy and often bullied by Bianca. To keep her scholarship from slipping away, Frans heard that Veronica never once argued or resisted. So, he was interested in substituting for the sick professor. It was also a way to fill his free time when there were no important meetings at the office.Yes, ever since his breakup with Arinda a year ago, Frans had immersed himself in his ceaseless work. He also chose to become a professor so that his world wasn't limited to stacks of papers and computers alone. As a professor, he could meet many people with different characters, like Veronica and Bianca, for instance. He hoped that this would allow his life to be filled with busyness and his thoughts focused on other matters.By doing so, Frans could completely forget about Arinda. If he were lucky, he could find a replacement, although that seemed impossible. Frans had been in love with Arinda for quite
Before departing, Frans instructed two willing citizens to accompany the deceased individual, who had been respectfully covered with a cloth, to the hospital. He left them with some money to ensure the necessary arrangements would be made.Once the brief ordeal was over, Frans sped his car to the hospital, ignoring the curses of other drivers. It didn't take long before they arrived at a hospital. Veronica's father was immediately taken to the emergency room (ER).Veronica clutched her own body, staring blankly at the ER door before her. She couldn't bear the thought of losing both her parents at the same time. Her mother had tragically passed away at the accident scene, her life ended abruptly when her body fell from the motorcycle and was immediately struck by a passing car.Seeing Veronica's condition, Frans was also devastated. He wished he could hug her to offer comfort, but he knew his role was that of a lecturer, not a friend, let alone a family member.An hour later, a male nu
Half an hour passed, and Veronica still hadn't come out of the bathroom. Worried, Frans entered the room to check on her.Inside the room, Frans couldn't find Veronica. A sense of concern washed over him. He headed towards the bathroom and knocked on the bathroom door. "Vero... Veronica. Are you okay?" Frans continued knocking on the bathroom door."I-I'm fine, Sir," Veronica replied softly from inside the bathroom. She had finished showering earlier but didn't have any spare clothes with her. So, Veronica remained in the bathroom, trying to figure out how to exit without embarrassment."If you're okay, come out! Spending too much time in the bathroom can make you catch a cold," Frans knocked on the bathroom door again because Veronica still didn't want to come out."I can't come out, Sir," Veronica closed her eyes, too embarrassed to admit her situation to Frans."Why, Vero? Are you feeling unwell? Come on, open the door, Vi!" Frans grew increasingly worried and turned the door handl