Nayla just smiled, hearing Mr. Gibril's words that were linked to an age difference of ten years above her. She thought of the stocky man more as an older brother to her.
But everything that happened in the room was witnessed by Zavier who was standing behind a large tree, watching Nayla from a distance. He felt pain in his heart seeing the woman who still occupied his mind in this position.
Zavier's blood boiled again when he saw Gibril placing his hand on her stomach without being able to hear what they were talking about.
He wanted to go over and teach the stocky man a lesson and then hug Nayla and show her that she was his, but he knew that would not be a wise decision.
While Zavier was busy observing, a passing neighbor greeted him. “Are you looking for someone?” the neighbor asked kindly.
Zavier was surprised for a moment, but then smiled faintly. “Ah, no. I'm just taking a walk,” he replied, trying to maintain anonymi
The next day, Sefia, accompanied by two of Zavier's loyal bodyguards, set out for the luxury stores in the city center. Although she didn't get the chance to speak to Kayla directly, she tried to find other ways to reach her. At one of the elegant baby shops, he met a friendly older woman who seemed to know everyone.“Good morning, miss. How can I help you?” the old woman asked with a warm smile.Sefia jumped at the chance. “I'm looking for some items for my soon-to-be baby. Can you help me choose?”“Of course, with pleasure,” replied the old lady as she led Sefia to the baby clothes section.While choosing cute baby clothes, Sefia began to talk more with the old lady, introducing herself and telling her a bit about her life.“I live in a big house in the suburbs. My husband is very busy and travels a lot. I feel lonely, and I would like
“L-Let me go!” Nayla Pratama exclaimed in a stifled voice and tried to resist. Her beautiful eyes stared intently at Zavier Abraham.Her smooth shoulders were grabbed tightly and her beautiful body was thrown down on the luxurious mattress they had throughout their marriage for the past two years.“This is your duty! Shut up and obey!” Zavier's voice was loud and insistent. The man immediately moved to fulfill his inner demands without regard for his wife's feelings of suffering and not accepting Zavier's harsh treatment.Nayla grasped the bed sheet beside her tightly, enduring the pain on the sensitive spots all over her body while looking at the ceiling of the room, with a sad look and tears gathering in her eyes.“Zavier... Please slow down...”However, Nayla's hoarse voice was ignored by Zavier who was busy fulfilling his desire.Some time later, Zavier finished and immediately got up while taking his bathrobe.With a flat expression, he left his wife's body and stepped into the ba
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 tr
"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?
The next day, Sefia, accompanied by two of Zavier's loyal bodyguards, set out for the luxury stores in the city center. Although she didn't get the chance to speak to Kayla directly, she tried to find other ways to reach her. At one of the elegant baby shops, he met a friendly older woman who seemed to know everyone.“Good morning, miss. How can I help you?” the old woman asked with a warm smile.Sefia jumped at the chance. “I'm looking for some items for my soon-to-be baby. Can you help me choose?”“Of course, with pleasure,” replied the old lady as she led Sefia to the baby clothes section.While choosing cute baby clothes, Sefia began to talk more with the old lady, introducing herself and telling her a bit about her life.“I live in a big house in the suburbs. My husband is very busy and travels a lot. I feel lonely, and I would like
Nayla just smiled, hearing Mr. Gibril's words that were linked to an age difference of ten years above her. She thought of the stocky man more as an older brother to her.But everything that happened in the room was witnessed by Zavier who was standing behind a large tree, watching Nayla from a distance. He felt pain in his heart seeing the woman who still occupied his mind in this position.Zavier's blood boiled again when he saw Gibril placing his hand on her stomach without being able to hear what they were talking about.He wanted to go over and teach the stocky man a lesson and then hug Nayla and show her that she was his, but he knew that would not be a wise decision.While Zavier was busy observing, a passing neighbor greeted him. “Are you looking for someone?” the neighbor asked kindly.Zavier was surprised for a moment, but then smiled faintly. “Ah, no. I'm just taking a walk,” he replied, trying to maintain anonymi
As the song ended, Nayla smiled as she received loud applause and praise from the audience who had been hypnotized by the song. Unintentionally, Nayla looked over to where Zavier was sitting, although she couldn't see him clearly.There was a glint in Nayla's eyes, as if she could feel tears running down the familiar-looking face of the man in the hat.“Z-Zavier?” asked Nayla inwardly with doubt.Zavier stood up with a heavy heart, wiped his tears, and decided to leave. He knew that his presence was probably bringing more pain than good right now. However, he also knew that he could not avoid reality forever. He had to find answers to all her questions and try to repair their relationship.With tears still running down his cheeks, Zavier walked out of the café, determined to pull himself together and think about how he could fix it. He felt a deep love and longing that couldn't be ignored, and he knew that he had to do something to put
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