"Did you wait long?" asked Edgar as he brought a tray with several skewers of Shish Kebab and two glasses of Jahlab. They sat down and looked around.Many people were passing by on Hamra Street. There are also many street vendors lining the street. There was an 'I Love Beirut' sign on the side of the road. But she didn't seem interested. Edgar thought that Elissa must prefer something other than taking pictures. After all, she could come here anytime.Elissa shook her head. Her hand was about to take a skewer of Shish Kebab. It's called kebab, but it's more like Satay in Indonesia. Shish Kebab uses young goat meat with Lebanese spices. But before she could take it, Edgar intervened."To start our life as husband and wife for real, tonight you can't eat with your hands. I won't eat with my hands either."Elissa tilted her head. "Honey, this is the Lebanese version of Satay. How do you feed it?"Edgar smiled. "Take one!" he asked.Elissa took one Shish Kebab skewer. Edgar then opened hi
Elissa looked at Edgar, who was asleep beside her. Elissa sat next to Edgar. She stood up and lifted the blanket that Edgar was wearing. Her husband was already asleep. Of course, he was. He had just gotten out of the hospital and made such a pleasant surprise at Hamra Street. His body had not healed properly, but his heart was eager to make Elissa happy.Elissa kissed Edgar's cheek. She then set the LCD and listened to the latest news about the various circumstances in her country. This news was important because it would indirectly affect her business.Elissa listened carefully. She wanted to make sure to get all the details. Matters such as the export of eyelashes and model exhibitions and portraits had been done well. Her secretary had done everything perfectly. Elissa only had to check the continuity. Therefore, her return now could be completed on time. Elissa was eager to spend another day or two in Lebanon. She did not want to, especially when she invited Edgar to go home with
"Why do I have to work overtime on my first day back?" she regretted. She stretched her body and neck. It felt like her body was crumbling. There were so many things she had to revise and evaluate. Some clients protested why the quality of the lashes did not match the product details. There was also an employee who resigned suddenly. Fortunately, she just checked all the reports, and most solutions had already been found. Otherwise, Elissa would have been asleep in the office by now.She handed the keys to her driver. The driver immediately rushed to her car and took it to the back of the house, where all the cars were parked. She got in. The first thing she saw was darkness.Elissa frowned. Her house was like this. Her family needed to arrive on time to pay for electricity. Ever since she was a little girl, she had never heard the sound of electricity tokens asking to be charged."Dad, Mom?"There was no answer. Elissa's forehead furrowed further. She picked up her phone, turned on t
"What do you want?" asked Elissa.Edgar grasped Elissa's hand tighter. His lips blossomed into a smile. He was satisfied to see Elissa, who had finished his cooking. Only a few pasta was left there. It was all gone, and so was the soursop juice in her glass."Do you know why I wore that shirt when we married?" Edgar asked.Elissa shook her head."I wanted us to start things off right," said Edgar."From the beginning?" asked Elissa, not understanding."Yes. Have you finished eating?"Elissa nodded. Edgar immediately got up from his seat. He took Elissa's hand and led her to the room. His other hand held the candle used to light the dining table.Edgar's grip was firm. Elissa swallowed. The closer she got to the room, the faster her heart beat. Only this time, Elissa was not nervous at all. Instead of letting go of Edgar's hand, she grasped her husband's hand tighter.Elissa was amazed that her bed had been decorated with blue roses. The black sheets were now white. White sheets that f
Elissa opened her eyes. Her body felt very fresh this morning. She took the draped pyjamas beside the bed and headed to the bathroom. Edgar was no longer beside her. The man must have gone downstairs, cooking something.Elissa was still smiling to herself, remembering last night. It was a feeling that could not be expressed in words. It was just that every treatment of Edgar last night made Elissa very happy. She never thought that her husband could present an excellent love rhythm. She could not imagine that her feet would be washed.Elissa looked at herself in the mirror. She was no longer a virgin. It was just that she did not feel disadvantaged. She was even satisfied enough to keep herself for Edgar.The water from the shower continued to pour on Elissa's body. Usually, when waking up, Elissa would feel her body crumbling, and her mind was chaotic, but this morning, her mind was prominent. She even felt like she could fly.She smiled as she looked at the blue pearl necklace aroun
"I want to change," Elissa moaned.Ami and Cassie immediately looked at each other. They couldn't understand why she had suddenly come to Cassie's house and sat holding her head like she was stressed."Change? Do you want to turn poor like me?" said Ami."Or do you want to turn into a corpoLissae slave like me?" said Cassie.Elissa, leaning her shoulders against the sofa and covering her face with her palms, looked sarcastically at her friends."You guys are still sane, right?" she asked."We should ask if you're still in your right mind?" Ami scolded."Hey, I want to turn into a good wife, you know."Cassie immediately pressed her palm to Elissa's forehead. "Mi! Hurry up and call a psychiatrist! Our best friend is having a mental love attack!" Cassie shouted.Ami hurriedly picked up the phone. She dialed the number of Elissa's regular psychiatrist. Elissa, who saw her friends going overboard, became uncomfortable. She tucked Cassie's hand away from her forehead and threw her sandals
"Sir...," Bhima called firmly, but there was still a moan.After almost two days of travelling, Bhima finally returned. Two days ago, he decided to catch Fritz's henchmen at the airport. Unfortunately, he didn't expect it to turn out like this. His hand was broken. Blood was coming out of his forehead. And he almost lost his life.Desmond, who saw that his assistant was severely injured, was shocked. His eyes bulged. He saw Bhima's condition from toe to hair. The last time Bhima looked dishevelled like this was during a fight with a bully at school. That was when Bhima was still a child and unfamiliar with martial arts. At that time, Bhima was severely beaten up because he was fighting seventeen people while he was alone."Why did you get like this?" asked Desmond."Sir, don't worry. I'm fine. All the members have also returned."Desmond checked Bhima's wounds. Bhima winced when Desmond's hand touched the wound on his head.Desmond lowered his hand. "Who are you fighting, Bhim?" he as
"Is something bothering you?" Edgar said after feeding the cake to Elissa.Elissa, who was daydreaming, came to her senses and immediately shook her head. She smiled at Edgar. Elissa's plan to make a surprise for her husband had indeed failed. Cassie and Ami had also given up and left. But still, this was not the end. Even though the cake she bought was still intact in her bag, she still had to smile.Edgar nodded. Just as he was about to feed Elissa back, in the corner of his eye, he saw a sparkle in the grocery bag. Edgar saw a cake there, too—the exact cake. Edgar instantly realized that Elissa wanted to make a surprise, but instead, she was ahead of Edgar. Realizing something like that, Edgar smiled."You didn't eat?" Elissa asked."Nope. Because I want to taste something even better," Edgar replied."Something better?" Elissa needed help understanding.Edgar laughed and opened his mouth. Elissa laughed at that. Of course, she did. Edgar had said this before. Eating from someone e
Although Edgar didn't know what Hunter had promised Fritz, Edgar tried to remain calm. He wasn't going to stay undercover forever. Besides, the police and Desmond's security forces would soon arrive. Edgar only needed to find Elissa.Edgar watched every shape of the building. The building before him was a fairytale palace with towering towers and still black bricks. The structure was dominated by Greek architecture. Or even all of them had Greek flavor. Only one is not—the two date palms planted before the palace gate. According to Edgar, Fritz seemed to want to combine the two concepts of the princess kidnapped by the dragon and the princess from Aladdin's fairy tale."So, where is the gift you promised?" asked Fritz.Edgar was still calm. "You invited me all the way here just to collect a promise. You didn't serve me food first?""Oh right. Let's eat first while talking."Edgar laughed. "It's been a while since we talked together, right?""Yeah. But if you don't bring that gift, you
"What about Elissa, Bhim?" asked Edgar when Bhima finally visited the hospital.Edgar could now do anything. The doctor also advised him to start taking small steps. Fortunately, the fracture wasn't too severe, so the recovery period was also expected to be short."That's why I came to see you, Young Master. Today we'll be heading to Fritz's private island," Bhima reported."Tell me where it is!" he ordered."Sorry, Young Master. But I'm only here to tell you that. I'm not allowed to tell you the details.""Bhima. Where do you think I'm going? My leg still hasn't healed. My chest still hurts because my ribs still haven't healed. I just want to know how you plan to get Elissa back. Who knows, I can add to some of your plans that might be lacking," said Edgar.Bhima began to look hesitant."Anyway, Bhim. I won't be able to calm down if you only tell me the rough outline."Bhima exhaled. "All right. But young master, please calm down. I will only explain once because time is not our frie
Elissa knocked on Tory's room. She already had a plan to get out of here. What mattered to her now was that Fritz didn't always fixate on her."Miss Queen?" asked Tory in disbelief.She smiled. She hurriedly entered and locked the door. She didn't want the bodyguard Fritz had sent to follow her into Tory's room. No one should know her plan.During the night, Elissa thought about several possibilities. Although there was still a possibility of failure and the success Lissae depended on Tory herself, this was the only way she could think of for now. Elissa did not want to be confined here forever. Even though all her needs and luxurious things were fulfilled on this island, she still wanted to be with Edgar."What does Miss Elissa want? Do you want me to check on you again? Does Mr. Fritz want it?""I want to get straight to the point. Do you really love Fritz?"Tory's face turned red again. She also covered her face with her hands again. "Mr. Fritz is everything to me," she said."If y
Edgar kept thinking about something while lost in the forest and walking without direction. Why did all this happen? Edgar continued translating everything that happened until he realized that what Elissa said was true. Araf had planned something.Without a plan, there would be no climb to Rinjani. Without Araf planning it, there was no way Naia would suddenly be kind to Elissa. Naia would have preferred Elissa to be exhausted and unable to reach the summit. With Araf planning it, Mika would bring a particular mountain communication device and contact Fritz directly.Edgar only realized it after he repeatedly fainted from falling into the ravine. He regretted being so trusting of one person.Araf was speechless. No matter how neatly he prepared his plan, it would be revealed someday. Like a buried carcass, one day, it will leave an odor. Edgar is not a fool; he must have realized it quickly."I'm sorry. I had dark eyes. I thought you would never be happy with Elissa. I thought she wou
Bhima took off his mask. His hands were bruised. He was tired of beating so many people. The members under him were the same. They sat with their legs bent, resting. This day was already the fifth base they visited, but there was no sign of Fritz. Not even one of Fritz's men knew where his boss was."Check if there are any clues. I want to check Fritz's room one more time!" Bhima said.It had been almost a week since he went around looking for where Fritz was. He only found Elissa's picture in all the buildings he came across. And the headquarters in San Francisco was the same. There was nothing that stood out. Fritz's seat even looked like a regular office.Bhima entered Fritz's room once again. He looked around. Everything was a mess. Fritz's desk had also been destroyed. Cabinets, walls, and even the ceiling had been broken. But there was nothing suspicious. Everything inside was always the same. It only contained clothes and trinkets.Bhima lifted the cupboard that he had knocked
Ira continued Desmond's struggle. She started to meet the people behind Fritz. Ira was fed up with just being a behind-the-scenes supporter. She was also fed up that her son was now in Fritz's hands, and no one knew where she was. Only Bhima could track her down, which might take a long time.Ira contacted her acquaintances. She asked for help to collect any evidence of Fritz's crimes. Ira also has a hacker acquaintance. She needed information from an authority and digital data about Fritz's financial statements. If Ira's suspicions were correct, Fritz should never have paid taxes."Where are we going, ma'am?" the driver asked."We're meeting this person!" said Ira as she showed the photo and sent the address to the car's direction system."Are you sure, ma'am? He's nothing more than a deceitful loan shark.""There is no more time. Edgar needs Elissa and she needs to be by his side. If this man is still with Fritz, our efforts will have been in vain," Ira explained.From all the repor
News of Edgar's disappearance reached Mustafidz's ears. The search had entered its fourth day. And all that was found was a bloody shirt. Araf and Jef, who joined the forest and combed the river, had come out. They found no one.The drones that detect body heat also did not get any response. The helicopter boarded by the SAR team also came up empty. Those up there using binoculars with body tempeElissare tracking lenses also found nothing.Rumors that wild animals might have eaten Edgar grew. It seemed impossible that they could not find Edgar, even though the equipment was as complete as this.Mustafidz and Balqis bit their lips. They looked at each other, unable to believe the news they were hearing. The couple knew very well that Edgar had experienced climbing a mountain. He couldn't disappear.Mustafidz immediately gathered all his family and students in the dormitory. They immediately prayed together for Edgar.On the other hand, Sindi, who was visiting the orphanage that Edgar u
Edgar fell. His legs were no longer strong enough to walk. No matter where he went, he couldn't find water. Edgar sat down. He leaned against a tree. He took the bottle of mineral water that was left. He opened it slowly and drank a little. He didn't know when he would get out of this wilderness.Edgar knew that if he got lost on the mountain, the fastest way to return was to return to the top. But in his current condition, that was not possible. It was also impossible for him to return to the path he used yesterday to climb to the top.Edgar didn't know how long he had been here. He also needed to find out what day it was. The last thing he remembered was chasing after Elissa, who Fritz had brought. Edgar hoped that Elissa would be okay.Edgar took a breath. He picked at the young leaves beside him—the easiest way to have a little energy. There were only 500 milliliters of mineral water left in his bag. Fortunately, the water didn't break when Edgar fell into the ravine."I have to g
"Is this really Edgar's shirt?" asked Jef.Araf nodded. He couldn't have forgotten that Edgar loved the soccer team with the blue shirt. He also loved the number 9. Even though this shirt was torn and covered in blood, there was still the name 'GAR' written on the back of the shirt."Is he still alive?" asked Araf in a trembling tone.This shirt was already tattered. Its shape was also out of the body. When Araf was resting and drinking, he saw this shirt stuck on a tree."The possibility is still 50:50. This shirt got stuck on the tree because maybe a monkey carried it. Unfortunately, there are still blood stains on this shirt, which means Edgar was injured," Jef explained.He reported his findings. Simultaneously, the search began to center around the river and the landslide. The sound of flying drones and helicopters could be heard. Drones began combing again, looking for Edgar's body heat from a height of 20 meters. Meanwhile, helicopters began to monitor from a high altitude."I