"What brings you here?" asked Fritz coldly. His hand held a revolver. At the other end was a mannequin with Edgar's picture. Fritz fired repeatedly, and none of his shots missed. All of them hit the head on the forehead. Even when Fritz's subordinates flew balloons printed with Edgar's face, Fritz's shots still hit the flying balloons. Araf was astonished to see it. Why did he repeatedly fail if it was confirmed that Fritz always tried to kill Edgar? Even now, Fritz's face was also battered. His jaw was still lumpy from being hit by the chair that Edgar threw last night."I want to negotiate!" Araf said.Fritz immediately faced to the right, to where Araf was standing. His hand quickly pointed the revolver at Araf's forehead. "If you want to prevent me from killing that blue-eyed bastard, don't expect me to grant it!"Araf smiled. He lowered Fritz's revolver and aimed it at the left heart. "Shoot me now! I'm willing to prevent you from killing my best friend. But only if the price I o
Mustafidz Musthafa, Edgar's only rival for Balqis. Elissa didn't know what made Mustafidz eventually become Balqis' husband. All she heard was that Edgar gave up Balqis to marry Mustafidz, giving up his happiness so that Balqis would be happier. If Mustafidz didn't exist, Balqis could marry Edgar. They could live happily ever after, and Elissa could still enjoy his single life until now."You're not with Balqis?" asked Elissa.Mustafidz shook his head. "She and Afkar are traveling with my in-laws. And you're not with Edgar?" he asked back.Elissa took a sip of her drink. The corner of her eye stole a glance at Mustafidz. She wanted to see what Balqis was thinking until she chose Mustafidz over Edgar. She was also curious about how her friend could live happily with Mustafidz and forget Edgar.Mustafidz could have been more handsome. According to Elissa, Edgar was more attractive than him. It can be recognized that Mustafidz is charismatic. His voice was also melodious, more like a wet
Elissa opened the window of her room. She was pretty disturbed by the noise coming from outside. She wanted to find out who was laughing this early in the morning."Throw that one, Gar! That's big!" commanded Desmond.Elissa was even more curious. She, who had looked up from the shutters, could see her father under the mango tree.Elissa's forehead wrinkled. She heard her father calling Edgar's name. But she did not see any other figure besides her father below. She looked toward the tree. And how surprised she was to see Edgar up in the tree."Morning!" greeted Edgar when he saw Elissa."What are you doing up there? You'll fall!" Elissa warned.Edgar just smiled. One hand picked up a mango. "Catch it!" he said, throwing a mango into Elissa's room. Elissa was surprised, but she quickly caught the mango that Edgar had thrown."You climbed up just to get this?" asked Elissa."It's called climbing a mango tree, so I got a mango. There's no way I'll climb a mango tree and get gold," Edgar
"Elissa!" Ira called out to her daughter. Her hand knocked on the door."Just come in, Mom. It's not locked!" Elissa replied.Ira went in. She saw Elissa sitting on the bed. Her hand was holding something. And how shocked Ira was to see Elissa looking at her photo with Edgar. The image was taken when they were just married—Edgar with his genuine smile and Elissa with her carefree attitude.Ira sat next to her daughter. She touched Elissa's shoulder and hugged her."Can I ask you a question, Mom?" Elissa asked."Anything, dear. As long as I know the answer, I will answer.""Why can you forgive Daddy so easily? Especially since you saw it yourself when Daddy was ...." Elissa did not continue her words. She should have clarified what was already evident."Nothing in this world is perfect, dear. Your Dad is not a perfect man. He does love us; he is also able to protect us all. Your Dad never got angry and never held a grudge against anyone. But he is still a fragile man. Your Dad can make
"Are you ready?" asked Edgar.Elissa smiled and nodded. Now, holding hands, they headed to the airport. They were all fully dressed—all the clothes for a hike. Elissa was excited to buy this and that for her first climb. She had never climbed a mountain, so now she was pleased. Moreover, she was already on good terms with Edgar.Last night was a fantastic night. Elissa won the fireworks chase. Edgar fell, and Elissa hit Edgar with fireworks and a lighter. Elissa smiled wickedly. She lit the match and prepared to burn the fireworks, playing round two."Apologize or I'll shoot!" Elissa said.Edgar pursed his lips. "Hmm... no.""Seriously?" asked Elissa. The match she was holding was getting closer to the wick of the firework. "You really don't want to apologize and ask to be shot with fireworks like before?" repeated Elissa."No, I don't. I'm not going to apologize. I'm a good husband, I've never done anything wrong," said Edgar."Oooh, so ...." Elissa nodded her head. She started to li
One hour and fifty-five minutes.Elissa woke up. She looked out the window. The plane was still crossing the island and the sea. It seemed like a long journey. Elissa looked to the other side. Beside her was Edgar, who was asleep. Elissa smiled as she looked at Edgar's bobbing head. The plane was crossing the clouds, and it felt not much different from a car traveling a pothole.Elissa embraced Edgar's head. She hugged her husband's head and kissed him. Edgar seemed to correct his position. He seemed to be more comfortable. Elissa also closed the window so there would be less glare. After all, what was outside was still the same—the view of the green expanse of the island and the changes and the sea.Elissa smiled again. It was true what Edgar said. Sitting in economy class was the best choice for a married couple. They could cuddle without any restrictions. Yes, although in the VVIP class cabin, there is also a private room, the nuance is still different. Elissa can feel how special
"Why is Naia the harlot here?" Elissa wondered when they arrived.Edgar delibeLissaely sepaLissaed himself from the office group when they were about to leave. He wanted to travel alone from home to Lombok. He didn't know that Naia was coming.Edgar shook his head. "I thought she wasn't coming," Edgar replied.Elissa sighed. Her face, which had looked happy earlier, now turned cloudy. Even more cloudy than the incident earlier on the plane.There was turbulence just as Edgar was about to get some water for Elissa. Edgar immediately returned to his seat. He and Elissa held hands. The turbulence this time was more pronounced than before.The shaking was getting stronger. Edgar hugged Elissa. Everyone on the plane prayed according to their beliefs. Some screamed. Some even fainted. The lights in the aeroplane turned off and on indeterminately.Elissa looked at Edgar and vice versa. "At least if I die today, I die in your arms," Elissa resignedly.Edgar smiled. "I don't regret anything ei
"Are you sure you can do it?" asked Edgar when releasing Elissa to be carried on a dirt bike to post 2.The group climbing Mount Rinjani, this time, passed the Sembalun route. When they arrive at post 1, a motorcycle taxi will take the climbers directly to post 2. The road is quite far, passing through forest vegetation as well. So, it is very natural that Edgar is worried about Elissa. Moreover, Elissa has never ridden a motorcycle."Take it easy. I can do it!" said Elissa.Edgar held Elissa's hand. "Take it slow, sir!" said Edgar.The driver nodded, and Edgar went to the motorcycle taxi driver who carried him.Naia, who saw Edgar and Elissa's intimacy, could only exhale irritably. Seeing that, Araf patted the back of his motorcycle taxi driver to approach Naia."Patience, not yet. Stick to the plan!" he said.Elissa, who was in the back row, saw that. She was shocked to see Araf talking seriously with Naia. But Elissa chose not to bother too much.After all the climbing members clim