“Yes. Who is it?” Feby immediately froze in place. Afraid that Widya would be like a wolf in sheep's clothing. However, the thought just now vanished when she felt the warm embrace of the elegant woman.“This is my foster sister. Her name is Feby.” Widya introduced her honey in a friendly manner. Making Feby feel even more moved. “Come on, Feb. Let me introduce you. This is the wife of the Vice Regent of Kembang, Mrs. Arumi. The others are the head of public relations.” That was how it went. Feby, who felt uncomfortable, gave Widya the code through eye movements to excuse herself. Only then could she breathe a sigh of relief when she was in the car?“Mbak, wait!” called Feby when she was about to drive the vehicle.“Yes. Why, Feb?”“Thank you for today. I was afraid to meet you,” Feby admitted honestly. Widya shook his head slowly and then nodded his head. Inevitably waving goodbye as Feby began to leave the cafe.Along the way, Feby felt reli
No, it's not. Now was not the time for her to give birth. There was still a month left to welcome her second child. However, what happened was unexpected. In an instant, her room was brightly lit. Feby then got out of bed to make sure. Again. Greenish liquid had flowed from between her thighs. Making the woman panic like crazy. Feby hurriedly walked to the side of the house. Opening the connection door that led directly to her family's residence.“Mom!!!” she screamed as she flattened her thighs. Afraid that the liquid would come out even more. Unfortunately, no one answered from inside. Feby knocked on the door repeatedly. “Mom! Sukma! Zaki! Help!”Her efforts were successful. Zaki's face appeared instantly.“What? Why-”“My baby!!!” cut
“HAIKAL!!!” Feby squealed loudly as soon as she felt the heat on her son's forehead and neck. The woman rushed to carry her baby out of the room. She no longer cared about the surgical wound across her stomach.“Why, Sis?” asked Sukma, who was just about to say goodbye to go home.“Haikal's body is hot. Tell Zaki to come here.”“Zaki isn't home yet, Sis,” Sukma replied later. “I'll call Mom, okay?” There was no answer from Feby. He accelerated his steps towards the garage.“Where are you going, Feb at this time of night?” asked the father who had just arrived from nowhere. Seeing Feby who looked troubled, he quickly offered himself. “Let me take you. You sit in the back.”&
"Yes, ma'am. Widya, Ares' first wife already knows." Feby emphasized her sentence again. It was enough to hide the truth from her mother."So, what do you want?" her mother asked after a few seconds of silence."I just want Ares to be fair to his children.""Have you forgotten who your husband is, Feb? He's a regent," snapped her mother who didn't agree with the plan."My husband's not a celebrity, Mom," Feby insisted. "He's just a government official who ... may not be recognized by the public. He's not the president.""Don't be careless, Feb!""I just want my children to get love from their father as a whole. Not just meet and play at home.""Feb, you-""Don't forbid me!" This was how stubborn Feby was. She was self-righteous. Even her mother couldn't stop her if she wanted to.*** If she managed to attract Ares' attention so that he would ma
[“Yes, sweetheart, I'm sorry, I haven't finished my business here yet.”] Feby smiled when she overheard Ares' conversation. She was happy because the results obtained were following the plan. After that Feby chose to keep herself busy in the kitchen. Making a simple breakfast menu for her small family today.“Baby?” The intention to turn on the stove was undone as soon as Feby felt someone hugging her from behind. Her head tilted slightly to see Ares' handsome face. It turned out that the man was closing his eyes.“Everything is already settled. Tiara wants to understand me. In exchange, she asked for the latest phone. That one kid,” confided Ares who had rested his chin on Feby's
“You're always reliable, Ga.” Ares, who had been disguised as a driver, was now patting Angga's shoulder. Feeling proud of his assistant's brilliant idea. While Feby? The woman still showed an annoyed face.“I'm sorry, Ms. Feby,” Angga said while smiling and hiding his dislike in front of Ares. “I deliberately said that to find a safe way. I don't want anything bad to happen to us.”“Never mind, dear,” Ares persuaded.“But, baby? Those words could be a prayer.”“We did it because of an emergency, Feb. Never mind. The important thing is that we can have the vacation you want. Poor Angga if you keep blaming him. Even though this is not his job.” In the end, Feby could no longer say anything. After all, what Ares said was true too. They would have had a hard time if Angga hadn't lied. This is where everything is now. Being in a private room that has two rooms. One of them was already occupied by Angga who preferred to stay silent since entering t
Since ending the call from his first wife, Ares' face always looked happy. Even this morning he had joined in the kitchen with Feby to prepare breakfast together.“Looks like some good news?” Feby deliberately provoked the conversation because she wanted to know what her husband was currently feeling. However, she had to swallow her disappointment as he seemed reluctant to share.“I'm happy to be able to spend time with all my family, darling,” Ares muttered as a reasonable-sounding response. That was fine. If Ares had behaved like that, then Feby no longer dared to pry. She knew enough that her husband didn't want her business interfered with.
No wonder Ares was so happy at that time. It turned out that he got the news that he would have a son from Widya.How heartless. Ares even let Feby and her two children wait without certainty. It turns out that this is the story. Feby never expected Ares' first wife to be pregnant again. She chuckled. Laughing at herself because she had felt proud of being the only woman who could realize her husband's wishes. How sad is that? So all this time Ares was busy welcoming the birth of his son? Again. Feby realized her fate that seemed to be played by the Almighty. Feby growled. If only Ares was in front of her eyes right now, she would not hesitate t
“SURPRISE!!!”Feby was stunned. In front of her stood Sukma and Zaki, younger siblings whom she had not seen for a long time. Sukma, who is now busy with her work as a civil worker, and Zaki, the last time she heard back from overseas, seemed to be carrying a pile of gifts in their hands. However, what made Feby even more surprised was the two little boys who ran up to him with joyful laughter. Who else if not Haikal and Kayla, her children who have been living with Ares, her ex-husband?“Mama!” squealed Haikal. Their laughter echoed, and instantly Feby's heart melted along with the clear water that pooled in her eyes.Feby smiled fondly, her eyes beginning to heat up with unstoppable tears. “You guys... are you all here?”Sukma nodded, patting her sister's shoulder. “Of course, Sis. It's your birthday today. We won't miss the chance to surprise you.”Zaki smiled mischievously, handing Sukma a bouquet
“Never mind, Ran. Don't listen to your father. He's nonsense,” Feby said quickly. Rania, who had been grumbling, immediately laughed. Especially after seeing her stepmother's red face. She also understood the meaning of her father's words.“Yes, yes. Yes already!” Rania handed over the first aid kit in her hand. “Ma'am, hmm I mean Ms. Feby, uh mama huh? Or -”“Just call me as usual, Ran,” Feby cut in quickly. Her hand gently rubbed Rania's shoulder with affection. “You only have one mother in this world and I won't be able to replace her. So even though I'm your father's wife, but we can still be friends, right?”“Feby, why is that?” protested Sandi who objected.Feby laughed and said, “Is my husband afraid of looking old?”“Honey, ye
Feby swallowed nervously. The night air felt increasingly stifling, despite the cool breeze against her skin. Sandi pulled her closer until their faces were only inches apart.Now Feby's eyes fluttered, unsure of what would happen next. She could feel her husband's warm breath brushing her cheek.“Why call me that, hmm?” whispered Sandi, her eyes sharp yet gentle. “I'm your husband, not 'Om'.”Feby tried to avert her eyes, but couldn't. Their eyes were locked, and she knew Sandi was waiting for her. Waiting for something more than words. Feelings were mixed, between awkwardness, hesitation, and the desire to surrender to this moment.Gently, Sandi rubbed Feby's cheek with her thumb. The touch just now made Feby's heart race, so loud it could be heard. Slowly, Sandi lowered her face even closer, her lips almost touching Feby's lips which were still closed
Rania disconnected the call as soon as she saw someone walking towards her. The girl then chuckled.It was Feby who looked at her with soft eyes. “Rania, I know you're angry. You're disappointed. You have the right to feel that way. But please, give me a chance to talk.”Rania stood still for a moment, staring at Feby with sharp eyes. “Why did you have to marry my father? You know I love you very much, but why did you hide this from me?”Feby swallowed. She knew this would not be an easy conversation. “Rania, I know this is very hard for you. And I... I'm sorry if I made you feel betrayed. Believe in me, I never intended to hurt your feelings. Your father and I... never wanted to hurt you.”Rania averted her eyes, kicking a pebble on the ground with the toe of her shoe. “I never told you. All of this was sudden. I thought we would be a
“Rania, listen to me first,” Sandi said in a trembling voice, trying to dampen the emotion that radiated from her daughter's face.However, Rania only stared at her father with a gaze full of anger and deep disappointment.“Evil!” Rania replied in an explosive tone. Her tears began to flow, but there was no sign of them stopping. “You're all lying! You said we could be a family again, but you married someone else behind my back! The person I've always considered a friend!”Feby took a step back, her heart pierced every time she heard Rania's words. She wanted to explain, but her throat felt clogged. Any words were unlikely to be enough to ease Rania's current anger.“Rania, it's not what you think,” Sandi tried to explain, though she knew it wouldn't be easy. “Your mother and father have been separated for a long time, and I remarried because I loved Feby. But that never changed my love for you.”
Sandi was silent for a long time staring at her cell phone screen. The call from her ex-wife continued to ring as if demanding an answer. The atmosphere between Sandi and Feby was getting tense, and Feby could feel something was different this time. She held her breath, waiting to see what Sandi would do next.“Pick up.” Feby's voice was low, almost a whisper. Her eyes stared at the cell phone with unconcealed fear. If Sandi answered the call, what would it mean for their relationship?Sandi hesitated. She squeezed her cell phone with increasingly trembling hands. “I...” her voice sounded hesitant, staring at the screen for a moment before she finally made a quick decision. With one decisive movement, Sandi pressed the “decline” button and turned off her phone.Feby breathed a sigh of relief, although her heart was still not completely at ease. &ldq
Feby still stood transfixed, tears streaming down her cheeks. Haikal's blank stare hit her heart harder than anything. In front of her, the son looked terrified, reluctant to come closer. As if he was a ghost from the past that was no longer wanted.“Ares...” Feby mumbled, her voice barely audible, held back by the tightness in her chest. “Talk to our son now. Fix this.”Ares swallowed, then squatted in front of Haikal, holding his son's small shoulders very carefully. “Haikal, listen, I was wrong,” he said, his voice soft but firm. “Mama never left forever. Mama didn't leave you. Everything I said was wrong, I lied.”Haikal frowned, his gaze shifting from Ares to Feby, confused. “But... you said...”“No, I was wrong,” Ares cut in quickly, his voice starting to tremble. “I was just afraid you'd get hu
“Haikal!” Feby shouted with emotion. Something in her wished that at that moment she could hug her son tightly, hoping to wash away all the misunderstandings with one hug.Haikal, who was running happily with a boy earlier, suddenly stopped. The boy's gaze locked on Feby. His little black eyes rounded, but not because he was happy. Instead, there was fear that could not be hidden on his little face.“Haikal, is that mom?” asked his playmate again who immediately turned to Feby with a curious smile.Haikal did not answer. His small body trembled, backing away slowly as if he was about to move away. Meanwhile, Feby walked closer, tears already pooling in her eyes.“Honey...” Feby whispered in a trembling voice. “Mama is here. I miss you, son.”However, when he was about to get closer, Haikal retreated further, his face looking pale. “Mama don't come again!” he shouted suddenly. “She's
Feby stared at the monitor screen that displayed Kayla's weakening heart rate. While Ares, although his heart was filled with anger and confusion, he couldn't help but care. After all, Kayla was the child he had loved and raised since birth. His anxious gaze could not be drawn away from the ICU window, and feelings of guilt began to creep in. Had his accusations gone too far? Amidst the haunting tension, the door to the room opened and a serious-faced doctor entered. Something seemed different this time. It was as if there was something new to discover.“Mr. Ares, Ms. Feby...” the doctor began, taking a deep breath before continuing. “We've rechecked the DNA test data, and we found something unusual.”Feby turned her head weakly. “What does the doctor mean?”“I apologize in advance. The test results we first issued may not have been completely accurate,” the doctor replied, looking a little reluctant. “After doing a more in-depth check, we found that there