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2024-10-29 19:42:56After returning from her future stepfather's apartment, Olive received a piece of advice that made her furrow her brow.
"Don't let there be any stains on your neck and around it, okay? Remember that."
Olive had initially wanted to protest, but Seira had already waved her hand, so Olive quickly got into her car, taking with her a paper bag of her mother's cooking. She planned to enjoy it with Thomas at home.
It turned out that her mother's warning was due to the dress she was wearing today, which exposed her neck and cleavage. Her chest looked just perfect, and the size was just right. No drama of having to adjust or mend any seams to make the dress fit perfectly.
And what amazed her the most was her hair. The ombre light grey, which gracefully touched her shoulders and the front of her chest, looked very bright. She had gotten her hair done a day before the party. Thomas hadn't blinked an eye when he saw the result.
One word was all Olive needed to
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"Ew, don't!" Riana cautioned. "You should stand your ground, and besides, use Andre as a shield.""Why Andre, though?" Yossie asked, confused."Of course. Make use of the guys over there. Besides, Andre is not bad looking, right? Quite handsome." Riana said while pointing toward the door, where the person they were talking about entered the room."Hello," Andre greeted with a wide grin. He was wearing a shiny navy suit that perfectly complemented the kebaya worn by Yossie and Riana. It was intentional; for the groomsmen and bridesmaids, the theme was navy this time.Meanwhile, Olive, in her sparkling broken white gown, stood next to Thomas in a slightly darker gray suit. Olive had seen the result of the photos they showed for their wedding video production. Usually, the photo results were even better than their fitting sessions before today."What's up, Ndre?" Riana asked with a big grin. She had a motive, and she wasn't just asking casually. "Hey,
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Seira's mind was in turmoil. Her thoughts drifted back to herself over a dozen years ago when she stood next to a man, holding hands with their daughter. With a joyful expression, she saw off the man who was her husband back then. Complete with many prayers, including affectionate words, "I'll be waiting for you to come home. Don't forget to drop me a line from home.""You just stay calm," the man said. Nothing more, not even a loving kiss for their daughter. Maybe he was too busy or in too much of a hurry, but the man who was the father of their daughter left just like that. Seira didn't have any thoughts or bad premonitions clouding her life back then.When the news reached her, exactly two hours after the flight took off, she felt her world shatter. Her heart was in turmoil, but... she didn't expect another surprise. A harsh one. It made her feel like death was a suitable gift for those two traitors.She went through one drama after another, and finally, Seir
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Seira's eyes opened, where Robert's eyes had been watching her for a while."You women in my life now.""Thank you," Seira said softly. Her words were accompanied by a long kiss on her forehead. Seira felt that it was far different from what Robert usually did. More intimate, filled with greater love, and convinced her that Robert's words were not a game.The man was sincere."So... what's missing from our wedding preparations?"Seira smiled with a sense of relief. "Sofia hasn't given any updates, as far as I know, everything is going smoothly. The paperwork is fine, too. Since the decorations are not too extravagant, Sofia is actually happy because she can work quickly.""The venue yesterday was nice. What do you think?"Seira weighed it for a moment. "Not too flashy? With Olive and Thomas, their friends are very modern. Should we follow that style? Are you sure?"Robert burst into laughter. "Did you forget when we danced yest
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Olive woke up as soon as her alarm went off for the first time. Usually, she'd wait for the third alarm before opening her eyes. Not this time. When it came to her honeymoon, she didn't want to be late. There was no such thing as oversleeping. Since yesterday, when she sat and stood more often to welcome a lot of guests, she had been whispering to Thomas.She'd say, "Make sure you don't stay up too late in the room, okay. We have to sleep early."Thomas just stared, well, because of what Olive just said. But for the sake of seeing Olive's smile, Thomas just obeyed. So, once their session was done, due to this wedding reception, Thomas couldn't chat much with the guests. He didn't care, whether you called it impatience or not, he just didn't want to upset Olive because she'd made her point quite threatening."Don't make me upset about sleep!"Remembering how Thomas was humble and big-hearted, Olive giggled. She immediately turned off the alarm, afraid of d
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Oh, why did Olive have a husband like Thomas? She couldn't concentrate on checking again to make sure nothing was left behind at the hotel. It felt like she had spent the night there for no reason. Olive had really slept comfortably in her husband's embrace, doing nothing at all. But she couldn't refuse it because all this was arranged by Om Robert, her future stepfather.As her husband left the bathroom, Olive immediately approached him. "Bae, please tell me where we're going?" She also handed him the clothes she had prepared. She didn't care how handsome her husband was, even though he was only wearing a towel around his waist. If she wanted, she could enjoy the hotel bed for a little while. It wouldn't take long, right?But... no! Olive wasn't tempted. She mustn't be tempted until she got the most reasonable answer to her destination. Thomas, who felt followed wherever he went, could only laugh. Olive was so much like a child with an extremely high level of curiosit
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The gentle breeze brushing against Seira, she doesn't care at all. Her red hair has changed, much darker than the color she used before. But when she could enjoy the result in the mirror's reflection, it turns out to be truly suitable for her face. Koni said she looks much fresher.I don't know. She doesn't take the praise seriously or not. Not that she doesn't want to appreciate it, Koni always praises her every time she wears something new. So, according to her thinking, whatever Seira wears always fits her perfectly. Blessed with a face with a fairly sharp jawline, a pointed nose, and perfectly round eyes, sharply staring at her interlocutors, plus her beautifully split lips, making Seira even at her current age, as if time has stopped near her."I didn't expect you to come too."Since earlier, the man who met Seira right in front of this public cemetery gate didn't talk much. Not that he didn't want to, just greeting seems to be lost somewhere. All he could
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"Hi, Wife," Robert greets when their eyes finally meet. Full of closeness and intimacy. Even their breaths seem to greet each other's faces."Hi, Husband," Seira replies just as warmly."Finally, today has arrived."Seira smiles tightly."Darling, last night's anger wasn't continued."The woman's brow furrows slightly."If it continues, I won't deny my words about smudging your lipstick.""Why so quiet?" Robert asks, slightly loosening their embrace. "Did I not hug you enough last night?""You're always talking nonsense, aren't you, Ro?" Seira says with a chuckle. "Come on, Johan must have been waiting since earlier, right?"Robert laughs. "When else will I get the chance to see Seira blush again?""Ro!"***Their journey to Sydney was accompanied by several family members, including Olive, whose in-laws also joined to see them off for a while."Don't forget to keep in touch, Mom," Olive says
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"Delicious or super delicious, Sir," Darius quickly responds. "Olive's taste buds don't know the word 'not delicious'. Everything is delicious to her. That's why inviting Olive to eat is the most fun. Not much comment. Before you know it, her plate is empty."Thomas chuckles. What Darius said is true, isn't it? It's rare to hear Olive comment on the taste of food that's already been ordered. Instead, she says it's a shame if it's not finished. A waste. It's a sin to waste food, she says. Better to go into her stomach.The problem is, no matter how much Olive eats, her body doesn't widen sideways. She remains slim and unchanged. When Thomas first met Olive, his wife rarely exercised. Thomas is confused, huh."Shut up!" Olive glares, not pleased. "Instead of worrying about my appetite, you better tell me what you've tried at the food booths over there. What's good?""If you like Zuppa Soup, I think it's good," Riana quickly says, pointing to the place on th
