How could it not be? The woman looked so stunning with her natural beauty.
Nayla returned Michael's gaze, tilting her head slightly and then looking at herself."Is there something strange about me?" "Um, the shirt too big for me?" Nayla asked with an innocent face and feeling awkward."Oh, no." Michael quickly turned his face, which had partially reddened."Crazy, she still looks as beautiful as before," Michael murmured to himself.Nayla followed the man's steps to the living room, intending to sit on the sofa. However, suddenly Michael turned around, and without realizing it, Nayla couldn't stop her steps in time, causing her body to collide with the man's broad chest."Uh, sorry!"
"Ouch," exclaimed Nayla.The woman was only as tall as Michael's shoulder, so her head hit hard and she almost toppled backward while trying to avoid him.Fortunately, Michael quickly grabbed her slim waist so that Nayla wouldn't fall."Uh ..."Nayla took a deep breath, feeling tense as she faced Zavier."Is he Zavier?" Michael asked. Nayla's husband hadn't mentioned his name at all during their first meeting. Michael just found out that the handsome man was named Zavier.Nayla nodded with a sense of anxiety clearly visible on her face.Michael got out of the car and gave Nayla a small smile, signaling to her that everything would be alright. However, he was also somewhat hesitant to confront Zavier.Carefully, Nayla walked up to Zavier, trying to greet him with a calm voice. "Zavier. Why are you still here?""Zavier replied with a faint smile, "So, this is what you've been doing since you got here?""What have I done?" Nayla challenged back, her words sounding like an accusation of wrongdoing.Zavier had indeed looked angry since the moment he saw Nayla get out of the car, his expression unr
"What do you mean?" Nayla widened her eyes.Before Zavier could say anything, the phone in his pocket rang.Zavier stared coldly at the phone screen, and Nayla could see the name displayed was Sefia."Pick it up, I'm going to take a shower first." Nayla immediately got up from her seat, but Zavier held her hand."Stay here," he said curtly.Nayla sat back down reluctantly while Zavier answered the call."Darling, where are you?" Sefia's voice on the other end of the call sounded spoiled and made Nayla uncomfortable to hear. Nayla immediately opened her own phone screen and played an online game.Zavier glanced at Nayla with a cold stare and then replied to Sefia in a curt tone. "I'm working. I'll find you tomorrow."Click! The call was unilaterally ended, and Zavier extinguished his cigarette by pressing it into the ashtray on the table.
Nayla rubbed her heavy head, thinking about what she should say to Zavier later when the food was delivered to her front door.It only took fifteen minutes and the front door was knocked by someone who might be the food delivery person Michael ordered. Nayla hurriedly went out to open the door and receive the order.A box of food and a plastic bag, along with a bouquet of flowers held by Michael himself, with a friendly smile on his face, made Nayla freeze in her tracks.Meanwhile, inside the room, Zavier also heard the sound of the front door knocking. With quick steps, he left the room and hurried to the front door. However, when he saw who was at the door, his expression changed to a mix of astonishment and dissatisfaction.There was Michael, standing at the door with a friendly smile on his face, holding a food package and a bouquet of flowers. Zavier's facial expression became tense as he realized that Nayla and Michael seemed to have an interaction
Just finished eating, Zavier's phone rang again, interrupting the man. Zavier answered it while walking towards the room.Vaguely, Nayla knew that the one calling Zavier was definitely Sefia."That's your 'friend' and you can 'be friends' until you start getting all lovey-dovey!" Nayla grumbled while tidying up the leftover food and getting ready to take the trash outside because she had a habit of throwing it beside the front door.Seeing the bouquet of flowers left in front of the house, Nayla hurriedly grabbed her phone and searched for Michael's number. With a pounding heart, she typed a short message to him, apologizing for the earlier incident and expressing her gratitude for his help and attention, as well as for the beautiful bouquet of flowers.Nayla picked up the bouquet and inhaled the beautiful scent of the roses. Zavier never gave her flowers.Nayla's eyes welled up with tears aga
It is unclear how long they were asleep, but in their dream world, there were no burdens, no tension, only peace and tranquility that took them far away from the chaotic reality. In the embrace of the quiet night and the beautiful music that flowed, Nayla and Zavier found the tranquility they were seeking, even if only for a moment.The next morning, the tension still lingered in the air. Nayla and Zavier didn't even have time for breakfast. Silently, they prepared to leave, gathering all the necessary supplies for the trip to Jakarta. Every movement they made was filled with tense tension, as if the silence in the house could hide all the unspoken disagreements.Without much talk, they both hurried to the car, slipping into the silence that filled the car's interior. Although they sat side by side, the distance between them felt vast. Their gazes avoided each other, and a tense atmosphere replaced the lost conversation.
Nayla felt her decision was final. She didn't want to delay any longer, but she had to visit Xander first.They arrived in Xander Abraham's room, and the scene inside made the atmosphere even more tense.Xander looked pale and weak, sitting in a wheelchair with a vacant stare towards the window. Next to him, Kayla, his second wife, sat with an enthusiastic demeanor.When Sefia entered the room, Kayla greeted her with a warm smile and a hug, as if they had a very close relationship."Sefia, Mom misses you so much, dear. Ahh, you look even more beautiful, sweetheart," Kayla greeted.Nayla felt discomfort creeping within her as Kayla cast an unfriendly glance in her direction. She felt the cold touch of that gaze, as if surrounded by a demeaning presence.But she chose to remain steadfast amidst all that, trying not to be affected by Kayla's clearly disdainful a
They had arrived at the doctor's office, sitting in front of the desk with tension palpable in the air. Nayla felt her heart racing faster, worried about Xander's health condition.Zavier held Nayla's hand, but the woman repeatedly brushed it off because she truly wanted to free herself from that man. Nayla chose to sit a bit farther from Zavier, causing the man's expression to grow colder.The doctor lifted his head from Xander's medical file, his face serious as he delivered the verdict."Sorry, but the heart condition of the patient named Xander Abraham is quite serious. This is coronary heart disease that requires careful and consistent treatment. I will recommend some actions that need to be taken immediately."Nayla was startled to hear the doctor's diagnosis. Her memory was instantly transported back to the past, where her father had left them due to a similar heart disease. Fear and anxiety o
"You'll come home with me," Zavier said with a cold stare.Unexpectedly, Nadira shook her head firmly."Zavier, I have to go back to Bogor," Nayla said firmly."I-I won't go back there again," Nayla said in a hoarse voice.Zavier, although somewhat surprised by Nayla's decision, tried to understand her. "But, Nayla, wouldn't it be better if you just stayed in Jakarta? You don't have anyone in Jakarta and the trip to Bogor takes time.""I haven't agreed to the divorce either," Zavier continued, turning his gaze elsewhere. The man tucked his hands into his pockets and looked cold, expressionless.Nayla shook her head firmly. "I need time for myself, Zavier. I need solitude and space to reflect."Zavier turned and looked at Nayla with a tense face, surprised by the sharp reaction Nayla had thrown at him. Nevertheless, he tried to ease the te
Nayla felt her heart almost stop beating. Surgery? Kidney problems? Her mind was racing, trying to process all the information she had just received.Nadira, her younger sister, now has to undergo a serious medical procedure, and she is the only hope for her survival. Nayla feels too selfish for only thinking about herself and her complicated relationship with Zavier.she even managed to forget about Nadira's situation, who was being helped by Michael."Approval... My signature..." she whispered, her voice full of panic. "Of course, Michael." Of course, I will leave immediately. Where are you now?"What happened to you, Nayla?" Is everything okay? asked Michael in a soft yet worried voice."No ... it's okay, um ..." Nayla took a deep breath before continuing her sentence."Where are you now, Michael?""Now I'm at the hospital with Nadira.
In the torturous silence, Nayla let her tears flow continuously, like an endless river of suffering pouring out from her shattered heart.She feels like she's trapped in an endless nightmare, not knowing how to wake up from this torturous sleep.Nayla immediately went home by taxi. She didn't know what she should do right now."Everything is in the past." I was just repeatedly deceived," he muttered to himself.In the creeping darkness, Nayla felt herself sinking into uncontrollable solitude. Her heart and mind were trapped in a whirlpool of deep despair, with no way out in sight.Trembling, she tried to delete the photo from her phone screen, but the shadows of Zavier and Sefia continued to haunt her mind like a ghost chasing her. He felt like he was haunted by the image of them together, an indelible betrayal that continued to burn the wounds that had opened in his heart.
Zavier could only comply obediently. His body felt weak and his head felt dizzy. Every step felt like an extraordinary effort, and he felt very grateful when they finally reached the bed.However, suddenly Zavier vomited.Nothing could stop the sudden wave of vomit that forced Zavier to wake up. Without warning, he vomited loudly, and most of it splattered on Sefia's clothes and even her face."Ishhh!" Sefia screamed in panic and felt disgusted.Sefia was shocked and stunned by this unexpected event. She raised both her hands in disgust, but also felt compelled to act."Oh my gosh!" "Forced to take a shower!" Sefia exclaimed with amusement.Carefully, she helped Zavier stand and took him to the bathroom, patiently cleaning up his annoying vomit."I'm truly sorry, Sefia," Zavier murmured in a weak voice, his face filled with shame. "I don'
Nayla, the woman he trusted wholeheartedly, was accused of doing something dishonorable by Sefia, even though he knew his ex-girlfriend sitting next to him right now seemed to have hidden motives."Impossible," Zavier hissed, but doubt had found a place within him.Sefia nodded, her expression full of wicked delight. "The facts are right in front of you, Zavier." You can believe it if you want to."Is it possible that I'm making things up and looking for someone who resembles your wife just to deceive you?" "You look drunk," Sefia said, then moved closer to embrace Zavier.Zavier felt the world around him spinning, everything he believed becoming blurry. He wanted to deny the inevitable truth, but the images could not be easily dismissed."You have to trust me, Zavier," Sefia whispered sweetly in Zavier's ear, her voice piercing him like a knife.Her hands st
Nayla nodded in agreement, sensing the urgency of the situation. They all realized that time was very precious, and every second was extremely important for Xander. With heavy hearts yet strong determination, they prepared to face the struggles ahead."I actually have a way, but ..." Sefia stopped her sentence and stared deeply at Zavier.Sefia's sudden claim about having a way to help Xander pique Zavier's curiosity.She frowned in confusion, wondering what Sefia could offer that the doctors hadn't already considered."What do you mean?" she asked, her voice sounding with a mix of skepticism and hope.However, Sefia remained mysterious, her expression difficult to read. "You have to come with me to find out," she said, her tone indicating a sense of urgency. "We need to talk somewhere else."Zavier exchanged glances with Nayla, silently conveying their confu
Nayla felt slapped by Kayla's words, but she would not give up so easily. She knew that she had to face Xander, at least she had to show her sympathy."I have to talk to him," Nayla said with a determination that surprised even herself. "I just brought some fruit and showed my sympathy."Kayla stared at Nayla stiffly. "You dare to come here and act as if you are innocent." You are the destroyer of our family, Nayla. You don't deserve to be part of this family. Look at what you've done to my Zavier and Xander. The man is lying weakly now!Kayla covered her mouth as if she were holding back tears. In fact, she was just pretending to act out a drama of how broken her heart was.Nayla felt suffocated, but she wouldn't let Kayla's words stop her. With the courage she gathered from within, she stepped forward, challenging the sharp gaze of Zavier's stepmother."I'm sorry for everything
Half an hour passed. Nayla stood beside the bed, confusion still enveloping her mind. She wanted to leave and sleep in another room, giving Zavier the space he needed to rest without interruption. But, as she moved to leave, Zavier's hand suddenly grabbed hers tightly, holding her in place.Zavier, although asleep, still felt Nayla's departure. In a semi-conscious state, he reached for Nayla's hand and pulled her back close to him.Nayla fell back onto the bed and found herself in Zavier's embrace."Zav ..., " Nayla called softly, but it seemed the man was truly asleep.His embrace became tighter, as if he were trying to hold Nayla by his side with all his might.Nayla felt the warm vibrations from Zavier's embrace. Although her heart was still filled with doubt, the vibrations of Zavier's love gently touched her heart. She let herself melt in her husband's embrace, allowing the
After Zavier swallowed his medicine, Nayla sat beside him on the sofa, embracing him lovingly. "Should I contact Sefia to ask about your father?" she asked gently.Zavier nodded weakly. "Yes, please." Tell him that the rain is too heavy for us to be there," he said in a soft voice.Nayla nodded in understanding, then took her phone and searched for Sefia's number. She sent a short message to Sefia, inquiring about Zavier's father's condition and informing her that they couldn't come due to the heavy rain. Nayla didn't want to make a direct call because she was afraid unnecessary conversations would happen.After sending the message, Nayla sat back down next to Zavier, hugging him tightly. They both then sat together in silence, waiting for news from Sefia and hoping that Zavier's father's condition would improve soon.Gently, Nayla let Zavier's head rest on her lap. They sat together on the warm bed,
Zavier closed his eyes, feeling the warmth radiating from Nayla's drenched body. He regretted hurting her heart and promised to try better in the future.The two couples remained embraced under the gradually easing rain. A moment later, Zavier and Nayla faced each other. Their faces, filled with guilt and regret, met in a touching silence.Gently, Zavier lifted Nayla's chin with his fingertips, letting his gaze sink into Nayla's sparkling eyes. Seconds passed in silence, marking the unspoken closeness between them.Without a word, Zavier then placed his lips on Nayla's lips. The kiss was neither quick nor hasty, but slow and full of meaning. Their lips met in a warmth that filled the space between them, awakening a long-buried sparkle of romance.When their lips met, all anxiety and worry seemed to vanish from their minds. They felt a strong wave of emotions flowing from one to the other, bringing peace in the silence of the lo