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
A moment later, Xander told them to go home so he could rest. Before Zavier left, again... Xander whispered to Zavier to have children soon.Zavier smiled and gave a thumbs-up to make his father happy, while Nayla's face turned red with embarrassment.She also heard the whispers and the thumbs-up given by Xander, and of course, she understood it.After the emotional meeting in Xander's room, Nayla and Zavier walked out of the hospital, still lost in the impressions from their conversation with their father.They did not hold hands at all. Nayla deliberately walked behind Zavier and matched their steps so she wouldn't bump into the tall man in front of her."Are you okay, Nayla?" Zavier asked, glancing back for a moment to see the worried expression on his wife's face.Nayla nodded weakly, trying to calm herself. "Yes, I'm fine, Zavier. Just a bit touched by D
Nayla thought for a moment, Zavier's behavior was very strange. He was never that warm, but it couldn't be denied that Nayla felt her heart warm at the idea."Are you really sure?""I don't understand, you agree to the divorce and also want a child?" she asked doubtfully.Zavier nodded firmly. "Absolutely sure. We can handle everything. Let's start by having a child first. What do you think?" Zavier then carry up Nayla and ran up the stairs."Eh, let go, Zavier. This is terrifying!" Nayla exclaimed in fear and immediately wrapped her arms tightly around the man's neck. Meanwhile, Zavier chuckled at his wife's reaction.Once in the room, Zavier immediately laid Nayla on the bed and kissed her with longing."Zav ... hum." Nayla was not allowed to say too much. In the midst of their heavy breathing, the two individuals exchanged glances, filled with courage and confiden
With determined steps, Nayla rose from her seat and walked towards her room. She felt a new energy flowing within her, an energy to discover her true self and take control of her life.At that moment, amidst the darkness enveloping the luxurious house, Nayla felt a strong vibration within herself. The vibration of strength that made her confident that she could overcome any obstacles in her path."He will see that I am no longer the weak Nayla," Nayla whispered to herself while wiping away the tears still flowing down her cheeks. "I will become the strong and resilient Nayla."With unwavering determination, Nayla prepared to face all the challenges that awaited her. She knew that the journey to happiness would not be easy, but she was ready to move forward without a hint of doubt.She quickly put on her clothes and left the house by taking an online taxi.Directly heading to Bogo
Early in the morning, the scorching sun had not yet fully illuminated the still quiet hospital corridor. The young doctor quickly stepped into Xander's room, the main patient.In the quiet hospital room, Xander lay on the white bed with a pale face. Every second felt so long for him, thinking about the increasingly fragile state of his household.He did not want his son's divorce from Nayla.That morning, the familiar footsteps of the young doctor broke the silence. With a friendly smile, he greeted Xander who was sitting on the bed, waiting for his arrival."Good morning, Mr. Xander," said the young doctor while examining Xander's medical record.Xander looked at the doctor with a faint smile. "Good morning. I am very healthy, it's just that what's inside here is very full, isn't it?" Xander pointed his index finger to his forehead."Everyone has problems to
Bayu raised an eyebrow, confused. “Going where?”“To the hospital,” Sefia replied in a definite tone while trying to get up from the bed. “I have to see Zavier. I can't stay here any longer.”Bayu shook his head, rushing over to her and holding her shoulders. “Are you crazy? Look at yourself, you have a high fever! You can barely even stand up straight!”Sefia ignored him, forcing herself up, but her body faltered. Her vision swam for a moment, and she almost fell if Bayu didn't hold her up.Sefia furrowed her brow as she realized that her lower body was also in pain, she turned to Bayu with an annoyed look on her face.“You're taking advantage of an opportunity when I'm in pain like this?!” Sefia screeched and kicked the man once more with her foot, sending Bayu crashing to the floor.“Aooww!” screeched Sefia holding her waist which felt crushed. She didn't realize how
No, Bayu! I was wrong! I made this decision! I'm the one who ordered you! I should never have done this!” Sefia shouted between sobs, her voice filled with deep regret.Bayu could only hug Sefia tighter, letting the woman who was usually so strong and resilient cry in his arms. He didn't know what else to say. He knew that no words could erase the feelings of guilt that were so deep in Sefia's heart.“Go inside first and calm yourself down.”Gently, she led Sefia into her house.Time seemed to stop for both of them. There was only the sound of Sefia's crying that filled the air around them. Sefia felt like her whole world was collapsing. Everything she had planned, all her ambitions, now felt so empty. She felt like she had lost everything-especially herself.“What have I done, Bayu?” Sefia whispered between her tears. “I've ruined my own life. I've lost Zavier... I've lost everything...”Bayu let out a long bre
Amidst the chaos, Sefia stood amongst the crowd, watching everything with a flat expression.She saw how her plan had worked, even though the outcome was not what she had envisioned. Instead of Nayla being crushed, it was Zavier who was the victim.His heart was broken, as the man still gave his last life for Nayla.His love never existed for Sefia at all. Sefia looked at them with mixed feelings and eyes full of red sclera.After witnessing the horrific event, Sefia felt something she had never imagined before-a feeling of guilt so strong that it shook her entire being.“Zavier, I don't want to lose you,” she murmured in a small, worried voice.Normally cold and calculating, she was now on the verge of an emotional meltdown. Her mind was filled with images of Zavier lying helplessly on the stage, with Nayla's hysterical screams still ringing in her ears.It all came across like a long nightmare, but this was what was happ
Zavier looked up, his eyes widening as he saw that the large lamp that had only been shaking was now unhooked from its hanger and began to fall at a terrifying speed.Zavier knew that he did not have much time. Without thinking, he grabbed Nayla with both hands, pulling her forcefully from her position under the lamp. But unfortunately, Zavier's quick movements were not enough to save himself.Bam!“Zavier!”In seconds that felt like an eternity, the huge lamp hit the stage with a deafening sound.“AAaa!”“Aaargh!”There were hysterical cries from the audience.Nayla, who was pulled by Zavier to the edge of the stage, could only scream when she saw Zavier's body falling on the stage. The lamp hit Zavier's back hard, sending his body tumbling down. The sound of the audience's screams echoed throughout the room, creating an incredible chaos.The concert crew immediately ran to the stage,
Some fans threw flowers and others threw dolls and other gifts. The crew rushed out to collect the gifts on the floor so as not to disturb Nayla's movements in her show.A gentle smile graced Nayla's face as she looked out at the thousands of spectators present that night. Gracefully, she grabbed a bouquet and waved at her fans.“I love you guys too. Without you, Nayla is just an ordinary mom, a wife who loves her husband,” Nayla said and then looked at Zavier with a genuine smile.“Before we begin, I really want to thank everyone for coming, look... my husband is there with my children,” Nayla said proudly.“I really love them, just like I've given all my love to you,” she continued.The audience applauded loudly as they were moved by the sincerity and love expressed.In the audience, Zavier sat in the front row with Joen and Fernando. The two boys looked very proud, their eyes sparkling as they watched N
“Thank you for coming to participate,” Nayla said, accepting Sefia's helping hand.“Nayla, I want to give you something.” Zavier took out a red jewelry box.“What is this?”“Open it...” Zavier said with a genuine smile.Slowly, Nayla opened the red box and her eyes rounded perfectly.It was a diamond necklace with a green gemstone in the center.“This is beautiful,” Nayla said with an incredulous look.Zavier immediately took the necklace from the box and draped it around Nayla's neck, while Sefia stared at their lovemaking with jealousy.Tonight wasn't just about the concert; it was the night Nayla would receive a huge gift from Sefia-a gift that would change everything.“She'll be finished today,” Sefia murmured with a meaningful smile.At the concert hall, Sefia stared up at the ceiling, where the large lights that Bayu had arranged hung fr
“Hopefully you will return to my arms!”Bayu hoped his words could melt Sefia's heart, or at least make her feel a little bit of tenderness. However, all he got was a faint laugh coming from the other side of the phone-a laugh filled with mystery and uncertainty.“We'll see,” Sefia replied in a casual tone, as if what Bayu had just done was no big deal. Her chuckle ended the conversation, leaving Bayu in painful silence.Bayu held his cell phone tightly, as if hoping to change the situation with just a whim. He knew Sefia was not an easy woman to tame, and no matter what he did, Sefia always had another plan behind her cold smile.However, even though his heart continued to hurt, he could not let go of his feelings for her.On the other hand, Sefia put down her cell phone and stared out the window, her calculating eyes staring far ahead. To her, Bayu was just one of the many pawns she used to achieve her goals. Although Bayu
“Did you think that by eliminating Nayla, Zavier would accept you?” Bayu asked, his voice filled with a sardonic tone. “Your husband is cold as stone, Sefia. I don't understand why you would sacrifice half of your life to please someone who clearly never loved you.”Sefia stared at Bayu with a sharp gaze, feeling that he never really understood what was driving her. She held her breath for a moment before answering, “Aren't you the same way?”Sefia's words hit Bayu like a hard slap. Bayu's eyes widened, surprised by the unexpected honesty of the woman before him. He tried to say something, but his words caught in his throat. Sefia smiled faintly, this time not with hatred, but with painful understanding.“You know very well, Bayu. We both live in the shadow of a love that never existed,” Sefia continued in a calm voice, but full of pent-up disappointment.“You did all this for me, but not because you l
Not long after, Bayu came into the room with two bottles of champagne from the 90s.They sat together on the edge of the bed, while Bayu, with a passionate gaze, brought himself closer to Sefia. He pulled her into his arms, but Sefia felt empty.“You're so beautiful, darling,” Bayu praised in a hoarse voice. His hands did not stop roaming over Sefia's body.He didn't know that every touch made Sefia feel more and more disgusted, but she still maintained a fake smile. To her, this was the price to pay to ensure Bayu's task would be carried out.She could not possibly look for anyone else because this task was not a trivial one.That night, they had what Bayu might consider a romantic moment, but for Sefia, every second felt like torture. She closed her eyes, tried to block out the disgust that haunted her mind, and pretended to enjoy every second that passed.While Bayu was really treating the woman he loved gently, trying to win