The following days at the hospital were extremely stressful for Michael. He stayed by Nadira's side, trying to provide as much emotional and physical support as possible. Although Nadira felt weaker and weaker, she still tried to show courage and resilience.
The doctor gave the news that Nadira might not have much time left. Michael was depressed and devastated, but he tried to stay strong for Nadira's sake. He took loving care of Nadira and tried to give her all the care and love he had.
Night after night, Michael kept vigil beside Nadira. He talked to her about a bright future, reminisced about their beautiful moments together, and wished for the extra time they could spend together. Even though they knew that their time together was getting shorter, they still tried to create beautiful memories that would last forever.
When Nadira finally went into a very critical condition, Michael felt his heart breaking. He felt a deep sadness watching Nadira struggle to s
Nayla was shocked, barely able to digest the information. “Pregnant? But how could it be? Nadira... she...”“Look, the doctor hasn't finished his report yet,” Michael interrupted with a stern look.The doctor nodded and continued, “However, the good news is that this pregnancy seems to have given Nadira's body a tremendous boost, as if giving her extra strength to survive.”“This is a very rare case, and we don't fully understand the mechanism. However, we believe that this pregnancy has played a big role in her recovery.”Nayla, who was still feeling exhausted but trying to focus, looked at the doctor with astonishment. “So, this pregnancy... gave Nadira strength? How is that possible?”The doctor nodded. “Medically speaking, this is a very rare phenomenon. There are some studies that show that pregnancy can dramatically affect the mother's health condition, bu
“Zavier,” Nayla began, her voice trembling with hope and love, ”I have good news. Nadira-she is pregnant. You won't believe it, but this pregnancy has given her incredible strength. She's now fighting for survival in the ICU, and this news has everyone feeling very moved.”Nayla looked at Zavier's calm face, as if wishing he could feel the presence of her words. “I know this may sound unreal, but Nadira is very strong. She gives us all new hope. Even though her condition is still critical, she's showing incredible strength. And I believe, Zavier, if you hear this, you too can do the same.”Gently, Nayla grasped Zavier's hand tighter, her eyes beginning to well up with tears. “I miss you, Zavier. I really wish you had the same strength as Nadira. We all need you so much. Joen and I feel lost without you by our side.”Nayla wiped away the tears running down her cheeks, feeling as if the heavy emotio
Nayla did not see, as her tears fell on Zavier's cold cheeks, the man's eyelids twitched slightly, indicating a small response.With tears still flowing, Nayla remained seated beside Zavier, clasping his hand with hope and deep feeling. Amidst the sadness and anxiety, she held on to the belief that their love and hope were enough to bring Zavier back from the darkness.Inside the quiet treatment room, Nayla sensed an emotional noise that could not be contained. Zavier, lying unconscious, became the center of all Nayla's hopes and sorrows. She wanted to give him something special, trying to reach out to him in a way that was filled with love and warmth. Softly, Nayla began to sing a song full of meaning, a song that they had enjoyed together.“Here, in the dark of night... I wish for you to hear... this voice, the voice of my heart...”“Will this unrequited love get its reward this time?”“
Nayla finally felt a little calmer in Michael's arms, and she began to whisper thanks to Michael for his support. “Thank you, Michael. I feel a little better now. I just feel so lost.”Michael nodded, stroking Nayla's shoulder. “I'm here for you. Feel free to hold on to me. We'll face this together.”Sefia watched them part and, after a while, decided to wait for them to leave.Gently, she moved away from the scene so that Nayla who was walking towards her would not be aware of her presence.After Michael and Nayla left the area, Sefia slowly entered the infirmary where Zavier was still lying comatose. Her steps were gentle, and her heart was filled with a mixture of emotion and curiosity. She gazed at the stiff Zavier with great concern, feeling how important this moment was.“It turns out you're in a coma again,” Sefia whispered with a triumphant smile.The room was si
Zavier opened his eyes slowly, his gaze still full of confusion and weakness. The room light made his vision blurry and his eyes ached.Recognizing the woman by his side at the moment to be Sefia, Zavier continued his sentence with difficulty.“You... who sang to me?” he asked in a barely audible voice, filled with doubt.Sefia felt her heart tremble at that question. Gently, she nodded and brought herself closer to Zavier's bed.“Yes, I am. I tried to encourage you. But... I never knew if it really got to you.”Sefia lied and immediately seized the opportunity of Nayla's absence at that moment.Moments later, Zavier began to focus within her line of sight.“Ma... na, Nayla?”Hearing that Zavier was looking for Nayla's whereabouts, she decided to come up with a slander to maintain her status.“Why are you still thinking about a
Sefia came closer and took Zavier's hand and pressed it to the center of his chest, “just like the space in my heart, there is only you.”Zavier smiled slightly and withdrew his hand.Moments later, Zavier tried to speak again, his voice still weak but full of determination. “I want to talk to Nayla... I want to know, why and... reveal her reasons for accepting me but loving Michael.”“For Joen! Can't you guess that woman's cunning?”“Jo-joen? How is the boy?”Sefia shrugged her shoulders, “he seems to have remained a less- hum, I mean limited, ahh... you get my drift!”Zavier was pensive, thinking of the Joen he had not known for long, but he doted on the little girl.“She's my daughter and I'm her biological father,” Zavier said and turned to Sefia.“I want to see him, where is he now?”Sefia nodded, jealously. “Of course. I'll te
“I-I, Zavier...”Unexpectedly, the man turned to the other direction as he said, “Bring Joen here. I want to talk to him,” Zavier replied curtly.Zavier's heart and mind were very upset to see Michael still among them. All the problems that he was currently experiencing stemmed from Michael harassing Nayla.“Zavier, do I have time to talk to you again?” Nayla asked with resignation, seeing Zavier's cold demeanor and look as if he was driving her away.Zavier pondered for a moment before finally turning his head back and looking at Nayla.A second later, Zavier raised his index finger at Michael, “Get this man out of your life if you still want to talk to me.”Nayla was startled and looked at Michael, “But, I don't have any relationship with him. He's just a friend.”“Friend? Friends but intimate?” Zavier sneered and turned his face away.“Go away!&rdq
“Y-you!” Nayla pointed her index finger at Sefia with reddened eyes.“What am I? Come on, say it and defend your disgusting self in Zavier's eyes!”Just as Nayla was about to say more, two nurses suddenly approached them.“Sorry, this is a hospital. Please get out of here and maybe we can talk about something else outside the hospital. A patient by the name of Mr. Zavier has called us to make sure you are not outside his room again as he can hear everything you say.”Michael nodded and pulled Nayla's hand again, “Let's go to Nadira's room!”Nayla wanted to speak up, but the words were swallowed in her throat as the nurse gave them a sharp look to keep them quiet.A moment later, Zavier, who was still inside his room, could feel the change in atmosphere outside. His curiosity was getting the better of him. Had they dispersed already? What was really going on?
Sefia took out her cell phone and called Kayla. Telling her everything that happened with some spice of course.“So you're going to help me again?” Sefia asked at the end of their conversation.“Of course, you wait and see. No need to respond to anything while it's happening. Focus and go see how Zavier is doing and give him your attention.”Kayla spoke firmly and as if victory was already there.“Doctor Bram, right? It's easy business then.” Kayla's words sounded clear and firm, making Sefia start to feel relieved and supported.The call was completed and Sefia smiled with satisfaction. She could already be relieved to fall asleep.Meanwhile, Zavier heard the shocking news about Nayla. Without waiting any longer, he immediately rushed to the patient room, where Nayla was being treated.Arriving there, Zavier in his wheelchair saw Nayla lying on the bed with a pale face and tired eyes. A bandage was
When a doctor came out of the treatment room, Bram immediately approached. “How is he, Doc?” he asked in a hoarse voice.The doctor sighed, looking at Bram with a serious expression. Of course he knew Doctor Bram well.“Nayla has second degree burns on several parts of her body. Although the wounds are not too severe, we still have to do intensive care to prevent infection and aid her recovery.”Bram nodded, trying to compose himself.“His face is unharmed, just a little on his calves and back,” the doctor continued.“I want to make sure she gets the best care,” he said in a firm tone. “Whatever is needed, I will provide it.”The doctor nodded and patted Bram's shoulder sympathetically before heading back inside the treatment room.Bram shifted his gaze to the other room at the end of the corridor, where Sefia was being treated. The wound on Sefia's face looked quite severe,
Sefia laughed in a low, triumphant tone and threw a match onto a pile of straw that had been set up not far from where Nayla and Joen lay.As the flames began to lick at the weathered walls of the hut. Thick smoke soon filled the air, covering their vision with a suffocating blanket of darkness.Bayu was startled and immediately returned to the hut. Bayu struggled against panic, his body tense as he tried to drag Joen and Nayla away from the fire, out of harm's way.“You're crazy, Sefia!” shouted Bayu again, his voice hoarse from the smoke and mounting anger. A semi-conscious Joen coughed, trying to understand what was happening.Sefia just looked at Bayu with a cold stare. “I did what had to be done,” she said firmly. “We can't keep waiting, Bayu. It's the only way to make sure they won't hunt us down.”Bayu gritted his teeth, resisting the urge to retaliate against Sefia with just as much anger. “This isn
“When can I see Joen?” he asked in a voice trembling violently, with a tone full of hope and curiosity.Sefia laughed softly. “You'll get the hint soon enough. But for now, let's make sure everything stays under control. I'll tell you the next step,” she said while looking at the recording. Checking that there weren't any mistakes.Nayla stood anxiously and frustrated, hoping and praying that Joen would return to her soon without having to go through more dangerous games from Sefia.Sefia, still with a sly smile on her face, took out a water bottle from her bag. “Now, Nayla, drink this,” she said as she held out the bottle.“Obey, and I will take you to see Joen.”Nayla looked doubtfully at the bottle. “What did you put in this water?” she asked, her voice trembling with fear.Sefia just laughed lightly. “Oh, nothing dangerous. Just something that will make you feel more... re
“You can't just hold Joen as a bargaining chip,” he said in a trembling, yet determined voice.Sefia smiled sarcastically. “I can do anything to achieve my goals, Nayla. So, if you want Joen to return safely, I suggest you comply with my request.”Nayla felt her heart in her throat, the uncertainty and anxiety making it difficult for her to think clearly. But she knew one thing: she couldn't let Sefia win this way.“If I have to say that to see Joen, I will. But remember, Sefia, what I say in front of the camera won't change what I feel in my heart,” he said with determination.“Yes... only you need to know that. Zavier only needs to know what you said through this video.”Nayla swallowed her saliva and held back her anger, for Joen's sake.“You know, I want a perfect life with Zavier. To be his girlfriend for a long time and this is the result? You come out of nowhere and get married whi
The two of them walked into the hut cautiously. As her eyes began to adjust to the dim light in the room, Nayla saw Sefia sitting casually on a rickety chair, a sardonic smile gracing her face.“Gee, poor Zavier,” Sefia quipped in a mocking tone. “He's paralyzed, and you were so quick to replace him with a handsome young doctor,” she continued as she shot Bram a mocking look.“Perhaps...” Sefia ruffled his hair and tossed it gently back, “you've been having an affair for quite some time.”“Ahh, that stupid guy, always looking at your innocent-looking but rotten self!” she continued with a chuckle.Nayla felt the anger suddenly heat up inside her. “Don't twist the truth, Sefia. And cut down on your unnecessary talk. I'm here for Joen. Where is he?!” Her tone was firm and demanding, her eyes never leaving Sefia's face.Sefia chuckled, then stood up and folded her arms across her
“But... it's about Joen,” Nayla stammered, torn between fear and the desire to save her son. “I can't wait any longer.”“We can't involve the police, I-”Bram took Nayla's hand gently, his eyes sharp and determined. “Don't you need a driver, Mrs. Nayla?” he said with a faint smile, trying to calm the tension that surrounded them both.Nayla felt momentarily calmed by Bram's light tone. “Yes, but this could be dangerous. I don't want to involve you...”“We don't know either, it's just-”Bram laughed softly, interrupting Nayla's words, “Mrs. Nayla, I'm a doctor, used to dealing with emergency situations. And besides, you need help. I won't let you face this alone.”Nayla sighed, finally nodding in agreement. “Alright, but we should get going. I don't want to waste time.”Bram nodded, “Wait here, I'll get the car.”Not long
Nayla nodded, trying to calm herself down. However, in her heart, she knew that this problem was much bigger than just a missing child.Sefia and Bayu couldn't just show up for no reason. There was something they were planning, and it made Nayla feel uncomfortable.“I have to find Joen as soon as possible,” Nayla said in a firm voice. “Whatever they want, I won't let them harm my son.”With trembling hands, Nayla immediately contacted Sefia, but her call went unanswered. Sefia deliberately ignored the call.Nayla grew increasingly panicked, trying once more, but there was still no answer.“Connected?” asked Bram sympathetically.Nayla shook her head languidly. “I'll try one more time.”Doctor Bram, seeing Nayla's anxiety, immediately volunteered. “Let me try,” he said as he reached out for Nayla's cell phone. “Maybe she'll be more interested in answering calls from numb
“You'll find it, dear. Why don't we search together one more time?” the child's mother asked confidently and enthusiastically.Nayla nodded her head and they searched the hospital and its surroundings together, along with some security guards. Two security guards stayed behind to check the CCTV footage.Nayla was happy with the help. However, in her heart, she knew there was something more than just this lost incident. Her instincts told her there was a hidden threat stalking them all.As Nayla hurriedly searched the hospital corridors, she didn't see anyone emerge from the corner of the room. In her panic, she bumped into someone's body quite hard. Instantly, her body staggered backwards.“Look out!” exclaimed a male voice in a firm yet soothing tone.Before Nayla could fall, the man swiftly caught her. The man's sturdy hands wrapped around her waist, keeping her from falling. Nayla looked up, her eyes meeting a pair of sha