Zavier stared at Nayla with an intense gaze, trying to understand the meaning behind her words. However, in his own confusion and bewilderment, he couldn't contain his feelings of anger and frustration.
"What do you want, Nayla?" What must I do for you to come back to me?" Zavier urged with a forceful voice, confusion and misunderstanding surfacing in every word.
Nayla felt suffocated by the increasing pressure. She knew that she had to think clearly and make the right decision, but in her heart, she felt trapped between lingering feelings of love and an increasingly complicated and painful reality.
With a heavy heart and breathless, Nayla tried to find the courage and strength to answer Zavier's question.
Nayla asserted her decision with a trembling voice, "Leave Sefia!"
Hearing those words, Zavier's gentle gaze immediately changed.
The man immediately relea
Nayla did not notice Zavier's presence in the room. She was too engulfed in the pain and despair that hit her. Every sob and moan that escaped her lips felt like a painful blow, reflecting the emotional devastation she felt within herself.Zavier stood at the threshold, silenced by the heartbreaking scene before his eyes. His heart felt shattered seeing his wife in deep sorrow, yet he felt powerless to provide support or comfort to Nayla.Although his heart was filled with uncertainty and confusion, Zavier approached Nayla with faltering steps. He felt a strong emotional vibration within him as he saw his wife struck by deep sorrow. Without a word, he embraced Nayla in his arms, letting their body warmth touch each other.Nayla was taken aback by Zavier's actions, feeling the tenderness in her husband's embrace. She felt shattered by the despair and sadness that overwhelmed her, but Zavier's presence gave her a bit of co
Nadira stood frozen in front of the door, holding the door frame on the opposite side as if wanting to give strength to her older sister, but seeing her sister was fine, the girl chose to comply and returned to her bedroom."Tomorrow morning I have to undergo dialysis," she murmured, then tried to sleep.Meanwhile, Nayla chose to sleep in the living room, taking an extra pillow and relying on a blanket to fend off the cold of the night in Bogor.Zavier's body is tall, standing at 185 cm. The small bed can only accommodate him, and even then, his feet will be hanging off the edge.The sound of mosquitoes buzzing in Nayla's ears forced the woman to keep her eyes open until the sun shone through the curtains covering the glass window of the simple house.Nayla sat on the sofa chair with panda-like eyes. Yawning repeatedly before finally deciding to make fried rice so that Nadira wou
"We can never be together again. I have made my decision," she continued.With slow steps, Nayla left the room after dressing completely and modestly, carefully closing the door. Although she left with a troubling sense of anxiety in her heart, she hoped that Zavier would get a good rest and they would talk again after everything had the right time.Nayla was preparing to apply for jobs elsewhere, feeling that she needed to seek new opportunities to support herself and lighten the family's financial burden. Before she left the house, she wrote a memo for Zavier and placed it on the dining table.The short message simply stated that Nayla was going to look for a new job. She also added that food was already on the table, so Zavier should eat a little before returning to Jakarta, and included a small note saying not to worry because Nayla wouldn't charge Zavier for the last fried rice, as they would be getting divorced any
The middle-aged woman smiled and said, "You are dressed formally and look stiff with your overly neat appearance.""...Then the document you are holding, I can guess, is a job application letter, right?"Nayla looked at her own clothes and the documents she was carrying. The mother's view was indeed correct.Nayla looked at the woman more closely. However, the woman spoke again."A bright day to apply for a job, isn't it?"Nayla smiled politely. "Yes, indeed bright. Are you also heading to work?"The woman nodded. "Actually, I have a small business that needs help. And I thought, you might be the right person for the job."Nayla was surprised and felt excited. "Oh, really?" What is the job?"A small job with a fairly attractive salary, in the sales department and also handling administration," the woman replied while looking seriously at Nayla."It seems like you're the right person. I'm impressed by your polite appearance," she continued."Really?" Nayla straightened her back and sat
"Give her a bath, put on the red dress that the previous girl used to wear, and prepare her for the event tonight.""Uncle will pay a high price this time because she is very beautiful even though she is not a pure girl," the woman commanded the servant following her.The maid nodded and began to approach Nayla to untie her.Nayla felt confused, but she saw an opportunity when the servant woman began to untie the bindings on the chair. Without hesitation, she seized the moment. Quickly, she jumped from the chair, freed herself from the bindings, delivered a stiff kick to the servant, and ran towards the door."Hey, that's outrageous! Guards!" the woman shouted, starting to panic.The woman shouted, trying to stop her, but Nayla was already too close to freedom.With a swift movement, Nayla pushed the shorter woman aside and slipped out of the room, running as fast as she could away from the looming t
Meanwhile, Zavier just woke up and enjoyed the fried rice that he might have never appreciated before. With a message accompanied by a smiley emoji. Nayla indeed has a unique habit of leaving little notes.The smiley emoji formed a line of lips on Zavier's face. The man smiled slightly while enjoying the fried rice that tasted just right on his tongue.However, a ringtone interrupted the moment he was enjoying.Sefia's voice sounded sultry as Zavier pressed the button to connect the long-distance video call."Where are you, Darling?" Sefia asked suspiciously."Bogor," Zavier replied shortly and curtly while continuing to enjoy his fried rice."Whose house is that? Didn't you say you worked overtime last night to discuss the project?Zavier stopped his movement to spoon rice into his mouth and glared at Sefia, "Since when, do you care abou
"Hufft!" Nayla breathed a sigh of relief after their figures disappeared behind the black car they were in.Nayla then turned to the security officer and thanked him."Do they want to harm you, Ma'am?" the security officer asked a moment later.Nayla turned to the man, her eyes staring blankly for a moment as if processing the question, then quickly blinked repeatedly as if realizing something. "What time is it?" she asked in panic."At twelve o'clock," the security officer replied seriously, showing his watch."Oh no, I'm late for the interview," Nayla muttered, her panic increasing.She rummaged through her handbag, looking for her phone and then reading the incoming message."Sorry, I have to leave right now!" Nayla said while running out of the place, without giving any further explanation to the security officer.The officer could only watc
There is no doubt that Zavier is a true embodiment of extraordinary handsome man, even in the most vulnerable state. And even though he was bound by medical devices, his presence still exuded an unforgettable aura, marking the presence of a strong and charming man in every heartbeat.Nayla remained asleep on the bus, enjoying her dreamland as the bus passed stop after stop.On the other place, at Nayla small house, Zavier couldn't stop sneezing. The weather in the city of Bogor is colder than in Jakarta. After taking a shower this morning, the man started to feel flu symptoms that began to bother him. Every time he tried to focus on his work, sneezing kept bothering him.With a heavy heart, Zavier decided to work online from home. Although he had previously planned to go to Jakarta to take care of some matters and attend meetings. With his less-than-fit condition, he couldn't take the risk.His body felt tired and weak, but his
Selective amnesia made him feel miserable. Zavier tried to remember their past, but his memories were hazy. He felt like something important was missing from his memory. Why was he so angry with Nayla? Was it because she cheated on him? The thought made his heart break even more, but he couldn't remember anything clearly. Everything felt like a vague and elusive image.Even if Nayla had cheated on him, he felt strongly that he wanted to forgive her and take her back as his wife.Zavier watched as Nayla cleared the table. Her every movement reminded him vaguely of the good times they had shared together. However, those images of happiness were always accompanied by unexplainable feelings of pain and sadness. He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out.Nayla, although busy with her work, occasionally felt the presence of someone watching her. She felt that something was strange, but could not identify
“Aah, only two questions for today's interview session!” Nayla closed her lips and smiled widely.“Well, thank you for your time, Miss Almira. It's a pleasure to meet you in person today. I can personally see and believe that you must be very beautiful behind the mask that hides your identity.Nayla smiled and nodded her head, “thank you.”The interview session ended, but Zavier was still rooted to the spot in the luxurious-looking but deserted office.“You committed your heart to someone who left something precious behind for you. It was the baby in your womb. That means the lucky guy is Michael,” Zavier said in a disappointed tone.One week later, Zavier decided to go and see how Nayla was doing secretly and in disguise. He wore simple clothes, a hat, and sunglasses to hide his identity. With a heart full of hope and anxiety, Zavier dro
Nayla walked away leaving them still confused and shocked at the answer given by the lady.After a few moments of silence, Cahyo and Mando were speechless. They left the cafe with languid steps. While in the car, Cahyo hit the steering wheel again angrily.“Tell me, Mando, what should we say to that grumpy young master?” Cahyo massaged his forehead.Mando replied, “Tell him the truth, Nayla doesn't want to meet him. The more you lie, the more complicated the story you have to produce on top of that lie will be. Let our young master learn to accept a reality.”Cahyo again massaged his forehead, on the other hand, he also agreed with Mando's words which did make sense.The next day, they went to Zavier and told him everything they had experienced. Zavier sat behind his desk, his face tense as he waited to hear from them.“How was it? Did you find him?” he asked in an expectant tone.Cahyo and Mando looked at each other, hesitating before Mando finally spoke up. “We found Madame Nayla, b
Kayla nodded and followed Mando out of the dining room.With all eyes on her, Kayla knows she has to be extra careful. But behind her fake tears is a fierce determination to find a way to survive and maybe, one day, turn things back into her own hands.The next day, Zavier decided to take a bold step. After learning more about Nayla, he felt he had to find Nayla and get clear answers about her past."Cahyo, Mando," called Zavier in a flat voice.Cahyo and Mando, who had just reconciled after yesterday's hilarious incident, stood before Zavier in a ready stance. "What should we do, sir?" Cahyo asked.Zavier "I want you guys to go and find Nayla. We need answers about what really happened. I want to meet and talk to her."Mando looked at his master seriously. "We will look for Nayla, sir. We will do everything we can to find her."Cahyo nod
Cahyo looked at Mando with bulging eyes, but then saw how ridiculous this situation was. Mando stood on one leg, trying to avoid the pain, while Cahyo tried to hold back the laughter that was beginning to emerge.Mando, who was usually calm, finally laughed. “Seriously, Cahyo? Kicking me? That's your way of venting your anger?”Cahyo, who was now also smiling, shook his head. “Sorry, Mando. I'm just feeling very angry. All these secrets, all this pressure... I don't know where to vent it.”Mando approached Cahyo and patted him on the shoulder. “We're all here for Mr. Zavier, and we all feel the same pressure. But kicking your own friends is not the solution.”After saying so, Mando returned a kick to Cahyo's leg bone, making the man jump up and down and scream in pain.“Perfect revenge, isn't it?” said Mando with a triumphant laugh.
Zavier shook his head, trying to put together the jumbled pieces of memory. “I... I don't know for sure. But I feel like she's very important. Something about her... I should know more.”Sefia nodded, understanding Zavier's feelings despite her inner jealousy. “We'll find out together. Don't worry, you're not alone.”Hearing Sefia's words, Zavier brushed Sefia's hand away roughly, “I don't need you. You may leave immediately.”“K-you're kicking me out? B-what about this kid?”“D-he's innocent, Zav...” Sefia immediately knelt down with a trembling body and pleaded fearfully before Zavier.“Please,” Sefia said with teary eyes.Zavier wrinkled his forehead, he did not want to be said to be a cruel person to pregnant women. With a sharp gaze, he turned to Cahyo who remained faithfully there.“He and Kayla can stay together until the baby is born, but under stric
Sefia took a few steps back in panic upon receiving these words. Her body immediately trembled and was frightened. Meanwhile, Zavier stood up and looked deeply at Sefia.The cold-faced man stepped up and approached Sefia.“I already know this, Sefia. I've never touched you and I've never felt this way,” Zavier said as he pressed his index finger to Sefia's stomach.“A father must have a strong inner bond with the baby. I tell you, I... Zavier, have no bond with this baby at all!”“But, Zav... this is your child, your stepmother is lying. Please listen to me, Zavier,” Sefia pleaded frantically.Zavier raised the corners of his lips. Everything was as he had expected at this point. This woman who claimed to be his second wife was a cunning person who had played with his life.“We'll see, these days, it's not difficult to do a DNA test.”Sefia rounded her e
After saying goodbye to her bags like they were old friends, Kayla decided to sell them online. She took the best photos of the bags, wrote complimentary descriptions, and uploaded them to a luxury selling website. In no time, she got a response from a buyer who seemed very interested.“Ahhh, he bid a fantastic price!” Kayla exclaimed happily. She dreamed that she would soon be able to go abroad with the money she would earn from the sale of her luxury bag.The buyer claimed to be a collector of luxury bags and offered very high prices for all of Kayla's bags. Hopeful, Kayla agreed and sent the bags to the address given. The buyer said he would transfer the money as soon as he received the bags.“I have sent the bags, transfer the money immediately,” Kayla said via video call to the bag buyer.“Okay, I will send it right now. Thank you,” said a woman on the other s
Mando nodded. “I'll take care of it right away, sir. Is there anything else I need to do?”Zavier thought for a moment before answering, “Yes, make sure none of today's information leaks out. Let them know what they have known all along. Leave them to their own responses. I will still pretend not to remember things.”“Yes, sir. I will immediately contact the team to track down your stepmother's whereabouts,” Mando replied as he reached for his cell phone.“And Cahyo...”Cahyo immediately stood up awkwardly, “I am, Sir.”“Find Nayla's whereabouts, investigate everything about her at this time, but don't let her know about your investigation!”“B-good, Sir.”Zavier stared out of the window, his mind constantly racing. He knew that his stepmother Kayla had sp