Days passed since their last meeting, and Nayla felt her heart begin to soften. Every time she saw Joen playing with Zavier's AI puzzle, she felt a different kind of warmth. Although Zavier had hurt her in the past, Nayla couldn't ignore the fact that Zavier was trying to be a part of Joen's life.
One afternoon, Nayla received a call from Zavier. “Nayla, I know this is sudden, but can I take Joen to the park? I want to spend some time with him.”Nayla hesitated for a moment before agreeing. “All right, Zavier. But I'll come too. I want to make sure Joen is okay.”Zavier smiled on the other end of the line. “Sure, Nayla. I'll pick you up.”At the park, Joen played happily, running around them. Nayla and Zavier sat on a bench, watching Joen as they talked. Their conversation was awkward at first, but slowly they began to feel more comfortable.“Nayla,” Zavier said in a softMichael felt his heart breaking at Nayla's words. In his confusion, he approached and tried to kiss Nayla forcefully.The resigned Nayla just stood still, letting Michael take control of her body as the man had unilaterally expected, but Michael soon felt unexcited and broke the kiss once again as he did not want a resigned kiss without passion.Michael sat back down and buttoned up Nayla's shirt, which he had left open, and then buttoned up his own shirt.“This is wrong, Nayla. I don't just want your body, unlike Zavier. You are not an outlet for my lust. I respect you and I want a clear status between us if we really want to do it, not a surrender and you resigning yourself like a statue, doesn't turn me on,” Michael said with a cold, disappointed look.Nayla couldn't hold back her tears as she heard Michael's words. She felt guilty for not being able to control herself in front of the attractive Zavier. With Michael,
Mando himself couldn't believe it when he first saw the DNA test results. However, being a meticulous person, he did all the necessary verifications before taking it to Zavier.Three labs and the results were 'the same'.Zavier stopped walking and looked at Mando, his eyes full of anger and confusion. “Mando, how could this happen? I'm sure Sefia wouldn't do something like this. Something is wrong!” his voice trembled with uncontrollable emotion.Mando took a deep breath, trying to find the right words.“Mr. Zavier, I know this is hard to believe. I'm also surprised by these results. But we've done the tests over and over again, and the results remain the same. Fernando is not your biological son, but Joen... Joen is your son.”He sighed, “I get it, it's complicated, but we have to focus on reality and find out what's really going on.”Zavier slammed the document onto th
“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
Mando himself couldn't believe it when he first saw the DNA test results. However, being a meticulous person, he did all the necessary verifications before taking it to Zavier.Three labs and the results were 'the same'.Zavier stopped walking and looked at Mando, his eyes full of anger and confusion. “Mando, how could this happen? I'm sure Sefia wouldn't do something like this. Something is wrong!” his voice trembled with uncontrollable emotion.Mando took a deep breath, trying to find the right words.“Mr. Zavier, I know this is hard to believe. I'm also surprised by these results. But we've done the tests over and over again, and the results remain the same. Fernando is not your biological son, but Joen... Joen is your son.”He sighed, “I get it, it's complicated, but we have to focus on reality and find out what's really going on.”Zavier slammed the document onto th
Michael felt his heart breaking at Nayla's words. In his confusion, he approached and tried to kiss Nayla forcefully.The resigned Nayla just stood still, letting Michael take control of her body as the man had unilaterally expected, but Michael soon felt unexcited and broke the kiss once again as he did not want a resigned kiss without passion.Michael sat back down and buttoned up Nayla's shirt, which he had left open, and then buttoned up his own shirt.“This is wrong, Nayla. I don't just want your body, unlike Zavier. You are not an outlet for my lust. I respect you and I want a clear status between us if we really want to do it, not a surrender and you resigning yourself like a statue, doesn't turn me on,” Michael said with a cold, disappointed look.Nayla couldn't hold back her tears as she heard Michael's words. She felt guilty for not being able to control herself in front of the attractive Zavier. With Michael,
Days passed since their last meeting, and Nayla felt her heart begin to soften. Every time she saw Joen playing with Zavier's AI puzzle, she felt a different kind of warmth. Although Zavier had hurt her in the past, Nayla couldn't ignore the fact that Zavier was trying to be a part of Joen's life.One afternoon, Nayla received a call from Zavier. “Nayla, I know this is sudden, but can I take Joen to the park? I want to spend some time with him.”Nayla hesitated for a moment before agreeing. “All right, Zavier. But I'll come too. I want to make sure Joen is okay.”Zavier smiled on the other end of the line. “Sure, Nayla. I'll pick you up.”At the park, Joen played happily, running around them. Nayla and Zavier sat on a bench, watching Joen as they talked. Their conversation was awkward at first, but slowly they began to feel more comfortable.“Nayla,” Zavier said in a soft
“Yes, let's cooperate according to the original agreement,” Zavier said in a firm tone.Nayla was relieved that Zavier had finally promised not to attack each other again.Before parting ways, Zavier extended his hand to Nayla. “Let's start again, Nayla. This time, without grudges and pain. We can make something great together.”Nayla accepted Zavier's hand with a genuine smile. “Let's do it, Zavier. For a better future.”Unexpectedly, Zavier suddenly pulled Nayla into a hug. His warm touch startled Nayla, but there was something familiar and comforting in that embrace.Before she could process what was happening, Zavier leaned in and kissed her gently. Their lips came together in a soulful kiss, as if all those pent-up feelings had found their way.Nayla could not resist. At first, there was surprise and hesitation, but gradually she felt a warmth and comfort that
“Okay, Nayla. Let's talk about everything,” Zavier replied with mixed feelings. This meeting could be a turning point in their relationship, both as business rivals and as two people who once loved each other.“Me to your house? Or you to mine?”Nayla considered Joen's possible reaction to seeing Zavier again if he came to her house.“How about a café?” Nayla suggested.“I'll send a meeting location,” Zavier agreed.“Okay.”With mixed feelings, they prepared to meet and talk heart-to-heart, finding a way to resolve all the feelings and conflicts that had been holding them back. This meeting was not just about business, but also about starting over with a calmer heart and clearer mind.The day of the long-awaited meeting arrived. Zavier deliberately chose to meet at their old home, a place where they once shared dreams and hopes.
Zavier's anger grew with the rejection he felt from Nayla. Behind his sweet smile and calm demeanor, Zavier harbored a burning anger. He felt humiliated and disrespected, especially after the emotional slap he received from Nayla. For Zavier, it wasn't just a matter of feelings, but of his pride that had been trampled on.He felt the need to conquer her through his business. To make Nayla helpless again and seek him out again.As a smart and ambitious businessman, Zavier knew how to utilize the power he had. He had long built relationships with powerful investors and business partners, and now he decided to use his influence to destroy what was precious to Nayla.With cold calculation, in just a few days, Zavier began to devise a plan to attack Nayla's business. In all seriousness, he utilized the trust he had already gained from major investors, convincing them that Nayla's business was not a safe investment.With his expertise in
Zavier sighed, trying to calm his anger. “I just want to protect you and Joen. I don't want anyone else to hurt you again. Michael is just a coward, he'll hurt you.”Nayla laughed at Zavier's words, “Michael is protecting me from you. Have you forgotten what you did to me?”Zavier swallowed his saliva. “Nayla. I'm just afraid of losing you again.”Nayla leaned closer, touching Zavier's arm gently to get him to let go of the door leaf. “Zavier, I don't want any conflict between you and Michael. I want us to work together for Joen's happiness.”Nayla understood that the decision to allow Zavier back into their lives was not an easy one, but she was determined to do her best for Joen.With a heart full of hope and confidence, Nayla was ready to face whatever was to come, for the sake of her son's happiness.After a deep conversation, Nayla and Zavier stood at the center of the open door in silence
Nayla watched from the kitchen with mixed feelings. She saw how Zavier patiently and attentively explained the toy to Joen. Although she still doubted Zavier's intentions, she couldn't ignore the happiness on Joen's face.Joen started playing with the puzzle, trying to assemble the pieces according to the instructions given by the software. Zavier sat beside him, providing support and guidance when needed.“Well done, Joen! You're very clever,” Zavier praised when Joen successfully completed one more piece of the puzzle.Joen smiled broadly. “This is fun. Thank you, Uncle Zavier.”Joen hugged Zavier so tightly that Zavier almost fell over and they lay on the floor. The sound of father and son laughing could be heard loudly.Nayla, who was cooking in the kitchen, heard their conversation and felt her heart soften a little. She still doubted Zavier's intentions, but couldn't ignore the fact that Joen seemed happier and more en
Nayla was stunned and froze for an instant. She had not yet said anything. Michael had already moved closer to her.With a strong inner drive, Michael finally forced a kiss onto Nayla's lips. The kiss was filled with emotion and desperation. Nayla, who was distressed and confused, did not resist; she let Michael kiss her with a broken heart.However, as the kiss progressed, Nayla felt helpless inside her. The sound of her slow, ragged breathing could also be felt by Michael.Michael realized that the kiss was not getting the response he expected. There was something in the way Nayla responded that showed how much she was still attached to Zavier.Michael pulled away, letting go of Nayla painfully. He looked at Nayla with eyes full of sadness. “I cannot continue this, Nayla. I know that in your heart there is only Zavier.”Nayla looked down, tears streaming down her ch