All this time, Nayla had indeed suspected Zavier's closeness to Sefia. This discovery plunged Nayla into her anger because she realized that their relationship had already gone 'too far'.
Nayla's hands trembled, holding the hotel receipt that was half-soaked. Nayla sat down weakly and pondered what she should do.
Her gaze was blank as she looked at the pile of laundry still waiting in front of her. Every day, she has to do all the household chores, which are obviously very tiring, but Zavier never appreciates them at all.
Am I just considered a maid to him?
Nayla couldn't stop asking herself because of her unclear presence in this luxurious house. She felt completely trapped in this luxurious house ever since she married Zavier.
Her days were filled only with all the household chores that never seemed to end.
With a sorrowful face, Nayla stood up and walked slowly towards her room. She started taking out her suitcase and pulling out some of her clothes from the closet.
She has been trying to hold on for the past two years because she couldn't do much.
She had to pay off her parents' restaurant debts that piled up due to a failed fraudulent investment and her younger sibling's exorbitant medical expenses. How could she not? Until now, her younger sibling still needs to be treated for the leukemia she is suffering from.
Remembering her sister who still needs a lot of money, Nayla sat on the edge of the bed and pondered the actions she had to take.
Nayla glanced at the clock on the wall of her luxurious room, it was twelve noon.
At that moment, the sound of a car engine could be heard entering the driveway of the luxurious house.
Is Zavier home? Nayla asked in her heart, she immediately wiped the tears that wet her cheeks with the back of her hand, then stood up and was about to greet her husband's arrival as she usually did, but a moment later, her steps halted.
'Aren't I leaving?' Nayla canceled her intention to welcome Zavier, then turned her body back towards the wardrobe, hastening her movements to pack clothes into the suitcase.
The bedroom door opened a moment later, and Zavier stepped inside with a cold gaze while loosening his tie.
Seeing Nayla packing clothes into the suitcase, the man couldn't help but ask. Zavier stopped in his tracks on his way to the bathroom.
"What are you doing?"
Nayla took a deep breath while continuing to fold her clothes.
"Hei! What are you doing?"
Silence...
Nayla tried to regulate her heartbeat, which was currently unstable.
"Tell me! What are you doing!" Zavier stepped forward and grabbed her hand to stop Nayla.
"Let go! I want to leave! I want a divorce from you!" Nayla shouted, glaring back with a sharp look.
"How dare you say that! Huh!" Zavier laughed instead and released Nayla's hand with a single rough gesture..
"Get the tuxedo!" Zavier commanded while unbuttoning his shirt. At first, the man went home to take a shower and change his clothes.
Zavier's muscular and athletic body was clearly displayed in front of Nayla, and the woman quickly turned her gaze elsewhere. She tried not to respond to Zavier's request.
It seemed Zavier was starting to feel annoyed, and the man's face grew colder. The aura of anger began to envelop him. A sharp glare was directed at her.
"Where's my Tuxedo!" he shouted loudly, startling Nayla.
"I-I won't serve you anymore! Let's just get a divorce!" Nayla gathered her courage and hurriedly locked the already full suitcase.
"Oh, so you want to take something that doesn't belong to you and leave me here?"
Hearing Zavier's words, Nayla stopped her movements and looked at her suitcase. "I-I was just taking clothes. There's nothing valuable inside."
Zavier turned to Nayla with a sharp gaze like an eagle about to kill its prey.
"Nayla, are you sure you can live without me?"
"Without the status of Abraham that you currently have?"
Zavier's question pierced Nayla's heart, but she ignored it and pulled her suitcase with steady steps, choosing to remain silent and not answer Zavier's question.
However, Zavier held her hand when they faced each other.
"Leave it!" Zavier exclaimed coldly as he realized that Nayla was truly serious about her actions.
"What do you mean?" Nayla looked at Zavier with confusion.
Zavier pulled the suitcase Nayla was holding and threw it onto the floor a bit further away.
"Everything you took belongs to me, even the clothes currently on your body. All belongs to me!" You came without bringing anything. Did you forget about it?"
Nayla swallowed her bitter saliva. Her heart ached, and she couldn't respond except by standing frozen in place. Tears welled up again in Nayla's eyelids.
Zavier moved and sat on the sofa, folding his arms under his chest, staring at Nayla with a cold and condescending look.
"Take it off!"
Nayla felt a great sense of devastation and humiliation at that moment. She knew that when she arrived, she only brought the clothes that clung to her body. Zavier's orders were only to worsen and demean her existence.
With anger already taking over her mind, Nayla moved to the wardrobe and took out a knee-length dress she had worn when she arrived two years ago.
Nayla took off her clothes in front of Zavier and was about to put on the dress. No conversation took place, and both of Nayla's cheeks were already wet with flowing tears.
Zavier raised the corner of his mouth, looking at Nayla's almost naked body. He clenched his jaw and felt increasingly angry because the woman was still insisting on leaving him.
"So you're sure about your decision?"
"Do you forget about your sister's medical expenses? And your father's still large debts? I warn you about the consequences of your decision! It's not easy to find a job in a country ruled by the Abraham Family!"
Hearing Zavier's critical words, Nayla stopped her movement in putting on the dress. Thinking for a moment.
Nayla's frozen posture made her look very attractive to Zavier, especially with the sunlight reflecting through the window at that moment.
Zavier could no longer contain the passion that had formed within him. With a rough step, he approached Nayla and tore the dress she had almost finished putting on.
"Z-Zavier! Don't!"
"That's enough! L-let me go!" Nayla shouted, trying to fight back.
The man acted roughly even though Nayla tried to resist and struggle. Roughly, Zavier pushed and threw the fair-skinned body onto the bed, then once again fulfilled his desire to dominate Nayla.
"Ugh!" groaned Nayla.
Nayla closed her eyes, angrily pulled the sheets beside the bed, and assured herself that this would be the last time that man would control her body.
'After this, it will all be over!' Nayla could only be patient and try to endure.
A few moments later, Nayla heard the soft sound of snoring, indicating that Zavier had fallen into a deep sleep.
Nayla turned and looked at the man she loved so much once again, then gently caressed his cheek.
Nayla wrote a small note to signify their farewell. After putting on another dress, Nayla decided not to take the suitcase she had packed earlier.
She remembered Zavier's hurtful words. Nayla left with only a dress and an old tote bag that she had brought the first time she entered Zavier's house.
Nayla had no idea that Zavier was close to Sefia, his ex-girlfriend, only because he felt indebted. The tragic accident that left him in a coma could not make his remember why the accident happened.
He just thought that it was an ordinary accident while playing with the speedboat on the lake.
Two years ago, Zavier drove his speedboat at high speed because he heard the news that Sefia was with her affair on a luxury yacht.
Realizing Zavier's arrival with the speedboat in anger, Sefia panicked and immediately fled using another speedboat with her affair.
No one could have predicted how Zavier, in his anger, crashed into their luxury yacht and was thrown far into the lake. Zavier's head hit hard and caused bleeding. Zavier was in a coma for months after the surgery.
Xander Abraham-the father, seeing his only son in such a state, felt sympathy for the future of the heir.
Coincidentally, at the same time, in that Hospital, Xander found Nayla. The agreement was made well and approved by both parties without coercion.
Although Nayla looked very burdened, for the sake of her sister who needed care, she would take all the risks to do something.
All the chances!
"You will become my daughter-in-law, and I will take care of all your sister's medical expenses and help you pay off your father's debts," Xander said firmly.
"Nayla!" Prepare my lunch! "I'm hungry!" shouted Zavier while hugging a soft pillow and still reluctant to open his eyes.Silence ... There was no response, causing the handsome man to reluctantly open his eyes and furrow his brow.With reluctance, Zavier got up and sat on the edge of the bed. Both of his eyes glanced at the suitcase standing firmly near the exit. In his heart, Zavier smiled, thinking that Nayla didn't leave because her suitcase was still there."Nayla!" called Zavier as he opened the door and looked outside the room, searching for Nayla, but the atmosphere in the house remained silent."Hugh! Always making me angry!" Zavier reluctantly re-entered the bathroom, grabbed a towel, and stepped into the shower.After finishing his shower, Zavier couldn't find his clothes on the bed. Usually, Nayla has already prepared her outfit for the party.Is she cooking? "Really so slow!" grumbled Zavier as he opened the wardrobe, took out the tuxedo, and put it on."Where is my duty?
"Damn!" Zavier shouted angrily. The cellphone was thrown onto the bed."That damn woman didn't even turn on her phone!" With annoyance, Zavier flung himself onto the cold bed.His feelings were troubled, and both of his eyes were filled with red sclera, indicating that the man was very upset and didn't know what to do.A moment later, he grabbed the car keys and stepped out of the house with the intention of looking for Nayla.Meanwhile, Nayla had arrived in front of her small house. The house bought by Xander, her kind-hearted father-in-law.The small house only has two small rooms, each with a single bed, and one of the rooms is occupied by the younger sibling who takes care of herself."Sister?" Nadira greeted her sister, who looked a bit pale and tired.Nayla just smiled and hugged her younger sibling. Tears flowed again, wetting her cheeks."W-what happened?" Why didn't you call?Nadira was very upset with Nayla's condition, which seemed to be in turmoil. Immediately, she led her
A cloudy morning and Zavier is still sound asleep even though the alarm on his phone has been ringing for a while."Nayla, tell the alarm to be quiet first!""The song earlier was truly beautiful to my ears!" Zavier shouted in his sleep.Zavier dreamed he was listening to a song sung with a beautiful melody in his ears, the voice of a girl who was very gentle and soothing. The same song that had accompanied him while he was still in a coma.'Aren't your legs tired from running? There is something they don't understand. Give yourself some time to lean for a moment, all this time you've been great ... It's just that you haven't been heard.' The melodies flew.Zavier smiled contentedly in his sleep, he really liked that song. But the alarm ringing on his phone started to feel annoying."Nayla! I told you to turn off the alarm!" Zavier sat on the bed, feeling angry because his wife still hadn't moved.Slowly, Zavier returned to consciousness. Nayla had indeed left him.Annoyed, Zavier gra
Nayla took a deep breath, trying to calm herself before starting. She looked at the microphone in front of her, feeling tense yet also full of enthusiasm to give her best.She had to do all this, she knew it would be difficult to find a job in a country ruled by the Abraham's family. But, that was not a reason for her to beg and serve Zavier again.He needs a substantial living cost, so this will be his first step towards a career.With only a few qualifications and work experience in an office, it is unlikely that she will be accepted by a company to work in an office.But, she has a melodious voice; before meeting Zavier, she often performed on stages to sing at weddings or birthday parties.With great care, she chose the song she would sing, a song that filled her heart with complex emotions.When Nayla started singing, she tried to look towa
"Listen, Nayla," Michael said with a warm voice, "I know you're in a difficult situation." Why don't you allow me to take you home? I'm sure we can chat the whole way."Nayla was surprised by the offer, but also touched by Michael's kindness. Although her heart was torn between nervousness and gratitude, she finally nodded gently."Thank you, Michael. I appreciate it," Nayla said with a voice full of gratitude."You wait for me outside. Three more people and the audition will be over," said Michael as he walked away, while Nayla returned to the waiting room where the other auditionees greeted her with annoyed faces."Why is it taking so long, huh!" An audition participant shot Nayla a displeased look and then entered the audition room according to their turn.Nayla was a bit confused because she remembered the message Michael had conveyed earlier. Should she wait?
On the other hand, Nayla really wants to try on her own and prove the potential of her talent.They continued their conversation comfortably, sharing stories and memories about their past. Laughing and joking, they seemed to forget all the problems they were facing in the outside world.A moment later, the atmosphere changed when Michael asked about Nayla's husband. "How is your husband doing?" Michael asked with a slightly heavy voice.Nayla felt a bit awkward with that question. She felt uncomfortable discussing her personal matters with Michael, even though she appreciated Michael's kindness and concern."Oh, he's busy with his work," Nayla replied awkwardly, trying to avoid the topic.Michael sensed Nayla's discomfort, but he didn't want to press her. "Sorry if I asked too much," he said softly, trying to lighten the mood.Nayla smiled faintly, feeling re
Nayla tried to remember whether she had told her sister about her plans, but she wasn't sure.The feeling of suspicion began to gnaw at her heart. She felt betrayed by someone she should have trusted. However, she also couldn't ignore the fact that her situation with Zavier had been complicated before, and perhaps Zavier had done everything possible to track her down.With a confusing mix of emotions, Nayla felt increasingly trapped in a labyrinth of complicated problems. She didn't know what to do next, but one thing was certain: she had to find a way to deal with all of this and find a way out of the increasingly worsening situation.Zavier, after closing the door and locking it from the inside, felt annoyed because he couldn't find Nayla in the room. His eyes swept the room quickly, searching for any trace of his wife's presence.However, when he heard the sound of running water coming from the ba
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
Hearing all the events before him, Xander clutched his chest, which was starting to ache.The man stared intently at Zavier, hoping the wise son would respond to what was his responsibility.Zavier, who was still trying to find the words to respond to Nayla's question, was silenced by Sefia's confession.His eyes shifted between Nayla and Sefia, trying to understand the implications of what Sefia had just revealed.He felt his heart pounding, like a heavy burden pushing him into a difficult decision. A part of him wanted to reject Sefia's confession, to affirm his love for Nayla. But the other part, the deepest one, felt confused and torn between two conflicting feelings.Meanwhile, Sefia still stood there with a face full of satisfaction. Smiling with triumph.She felt pleased to have positioned herself as the winner in this battle, revealing the truth that she believed would benefit herself. However, beh
They both walked towards the front door of the house with quick steps, but Zavier maintained his cold demeanor. His sharp gaze reflected his rising anger, and Sefia felt increasingly anxious seeing his facial expression. As soon as they arrived in front of the house door, Zavier knocked on the door hard, letting his anger explode in a way that was unusual for him.He felt he could no longer hold back all his emotions, and when the door opened, he was ready to face whatever awaited him inside the house.Zavier entered the house after Kayla opened the door for him, his steps hurried and his expression still filled with smoldering anger. His cold gaze reflected the tension within him, and his steps were firm as he approached Nayla.Nayla, standing in the middle of the living room with mixed feelings, looked at Zavier with a racing heart. When Zavier approached her, his hand grabbed hers tightly, making Nayla flinch."What do you mean?" Zavier asked in a sharp and demanding tone. His eye
Nayla and Xander entered the house, Kayla stayed beside them, watching their steps with a dark heart. She was sure that Nayla's arrival would definitely cause trouble for their family.Without hesitation, Kayla took her phone and immediately opened the reply message from Sefia. She knew she had to inform Sefia about what was happening inside the house."Hey, why aren't you replying?" Kayla typed many messages."The situation here is getting more complicated," Kayla wrote quickly."Nayla is here, and she wants to talk to Xander." We need to act quickly to prevent her from disrupting our plans.It didn't take long for Sefia to respond to Kayla's message. The numerous messages made her phone ring continuously.Sefia frowned as she read the messages."What should I do?" she wrote quickly, the worry clearly visible in her words.Kayla pondered for a moment before replying. "Come here with Zavier," she wrote.
With trembling steps, Nayla got off the bus and walked towards the gate of the Abraham family's house. She knocked on the iron gate hesitantly, her heart pounding in fear.No words could ease her pain, no answers could she find for why all this happened.With trembling steps, Nayla got off the bus and walked towards the gate of the Abraham family's house. She knocked on the iron gate hesitantly, her heart pounding in fear.A gatekeeper opened a small window and looked at Nayla, "Who are you and who are you looking for?"Nayla swallowed her bitter saliva, she was a Young Mistress who was never recognized by anyone in the Abraham family except her mother-in-law because Zavier had never taken her there at all.Nayla, cautiously, asked the doorman for permission to meet Xander. She spoke in a soft voice, hoping to convince the doorman to give her a chance."Excuse me, I am Nayla, the daughter-in-law of the Abr
Zavier was indeed unconsciously thinking about Nayla. But Zavier quickly brushed that thought out of his mind. He knew that comparing Sefia and Nayla was unfair, considering the two women had different characters and personalities.Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that Sefia's presence here, in these difficult times, provides him with a bit of relief.Zavier turned his gaze away from Sefia for a moment, letting his mind drift far back into the past. He remembered the sweet moments he shared with Nayla, even though sometimes they were just small moments that didn't feel special.He smiled slightly at the thought of Nayla entering the room with a disheveled face because she had just finished cleaning the house as he had instructed. Then when the woman was covered in soap suds from washing the car. Zavier did it on purpose.In his heart, Zavier hoped that he could find a balance between his professional responsibilities and personal
Zavier's assistant, who had previously been silently observing the situation, immediately obeyed Sefia's command with hurried steps. He immediately left the room to carry out the order, leaving Zavier and Sefia in tense silence.Meanwhile, Sefia continued to watch Zavier with deep attention. Although Zavier tried to deny it, Sefia could see through his facade. He knew that Zavier's health could not be ignored, especially during such a tense and intense meeting. "Please, don't let your ego get in the way of making the right decision," Sefia said in a soft yet firm voice."Your health is more important than this meeting."Zavier fell silent for a moment, swayed by Sefia's wise words. Although there was reluctance in his heart, he knew that Sefia was right.He must prioritize his health, especially in times when conditions are not good like this.With hesitant steps, Zavier finally nodded in agreement. "Alright," he finally said in a weak voice."I will follow your advice."When Zavier'
He tried to suppress the discomfort, but kept feeling that something was off. Still, Zavier closed his eyes tightly, focusing on his business affairs, while trying to push away thoughts about his deteriorating health.However, the longer the meetings went on, the harder it became for him to ignore the symptoms that troubled him. Every word spoken, every decision made, felt like it was hindered by his increasingly weakening condition.But Zavier persevered, determined to successfully complete the meeting despite facing this unexpected challenge. Seeing his master's face growing paler, Zavier's assistant finally mustered the courage to ask with a worried voice, "Excuse me, Mr. Zavier, are you feeling alright?""You look a bit pale." Zavier, who was busy reviewing several documents at the conference table, was slightly taken aback by the question. He looked at his assistant with a sharp gaze, trying to hide the discomfort that was worsening within him."It's okay," Zavier replied with a
Zavier's words left Nayla speechless in astonishment. Her heart raced, unable to believe what had just happened. She watched Zavier suddenly change, from a cold and distant man to a husband full of determination.With a heavy heart, Nayla nodded, trying to adjust to this unexpected situation. She felt a deep sense of relief at the realization that Zavier still chose to be by her side.Zavier opened the door and halted his steps without turning around, then spoke with a steady voice, "Michael?" He will be in trouble if he dares to approach you again!"Those words slipped from Zavier's lips with a sharp tone, making Nayla tremble even more.Bam!The door was slammed shut by Zavier.In the silence that enveloped the room, Nayla sat heavily on the bed, letting everything that had just happened sink into her turbulent mind.She didn't know what would happen next, but she promised herself to stay strong in the face of whatever was to come.When Nayla was trying to process everything that had
"But I never planned to spend a long time there.""Didn't I come back here even though there was a storm last night?"Zavier looked at Nayla with a sharp gaze and continued his sentence."They, the other friends, also came to visit Sefia. Then they opened a new bottle of wine to replace the one you broke."Zavier's breath was ragged as he held back his anger. "I drank because I felt I had to replace Sefia's precious moment. A moment that you ruined!""I represented you to apologize to her for your disgraceful behavior at her party!" Zavier continued."Nayla! You really can't appreciate what I've done, and instead, you plan to meet another man while I'm not home!"Nayla was frozen in her place. Zavier had never spoken this much before.She looked at Zavier with hope, wishing her husband could see her sincerity through her eyes filled with regret. However, Zavier remained silent, al