Morning greeted Nayla with soft light that seeped through the curtains. As she slowly opened her eyes, the nagging dizziness began to subside, and she realized that she was lying in bed.
The room was quiet, except for the soft sound of someone breathing nearby. Nayla struggled to get up, feeling the pain in her hands from the IV needle and when her eyes opened fully, she saw Michael sitting on the bedside chair, a worried yet loving look on his face.
Nayla was surprised to see Michael there. It looked like he had been looking after her all night. “Michael?” her voice was still hoarse and weak. “What happened?”
Michael immediately stood up and took Nayla's hand gently. “You're finally awake. You passed out last night after hearing all about Zavier. I was so worried,” he said in a gentle tone, trying to calm Nayla down.
“How are you feeling now?”
Nayla felt anxious and confused. “I... I don't know what to do. Zavier... and Joen's custody... Aahh”
Nayla nodded, feeling calmer at Michael's support. “Thank you, Michael. I really need your help. I want to make sure Joen gets the best protection possible. We're going to win this battle!”Michael smiled. “Well, that's just right. We're going to make sure of it. Don't worry, Nayla. We'll find the best solution for Joen. I believe we can get through this together.”“Look Nadira, she is also struggling along with your nephew. You can't lose because Joen is destined to know his father but he still belongs to his mother, understand?”Nayla nodded, feeling a deep sense of relief. Michael had given her support and understanding that meant so much to her. She realized how much it meant to have a true friend in the midst of this hardship. And although she knew that Michael's feelings could not be reciprocated, she still felt grateful for his presence and genuine support.A short while later, the doctor arrived at Nayla's house
Joen nodded obediently, although the sadness in his eyes was obvious. “Okay, Tante.”Joen enthusiastically told her about his dream. Papa and Mama were with them in a beautiful garden. It was an ordinary dream, but Joen's words made Zavier's heart leap. He wanted that dream to come true, but given the current state of their relationship, it was impossible.“Later, when Papa Puzzle is cured, we'll have a picnic together with Mama, okay? Just like Joen's dream,” Joen said innocently.Zavier nodded reluctantly, realizing he didn't want to disappoint his daughter with a refusal. The little girl certainly didn't know anything about his relationship with Nayla at the moment.After a brief moment together, Joen was finally escorted back to his room by the nurse called by Sefia. Zavier, with a soulful heart, watched his son leave with deep emotion. “Joen... be careful, dear.”When Joen disappeared from his sight, Zavier
The hospital attendant nodded. “Yes, he left the hospital with all the necessary permissions. We couldn't stop him.”“He brought a lawyer and they discussed legal matters. The hospital did not want to get too involved in this.”“This is also Abraham's hospital,” the hospital official continued reluctantly.“What?!”“I-I bought this hospital!” growled Nayla with her voice shaking with anger. She was defeated once again by Zavier.Hearing that, the servant sent to look after Nayla immediately pulled her hand away, “Madam, remember what the doctor said. You must maintain your stress level or you will faint once again!”“Stress! Yes, I'm angry!”Nayla sat on the long metal chair with her breath ragged.Nayla felt a mixture of anger and worry. She immediately tried to contact Michael, who was in the office, to inform him of the latest situation.
Zavier sat in the chair provided, trying to make himself more comfortable. “We moved here so that we could be closer and have a comfortable place for both of us. I know it might feel different, but I want you to know that this is a place where we can start anew. And most importantly, we can be together.”“And Mama?”“Hmm, Mama will catch up after this.” Zavier gently stroked Joen's hair.Joen paused from putting together the puzzle and looked at his father attentively. “But, Aunt Sefia? What about her? She can't come here, she's so fierce.”Joen pursed his lips in distaste.“She won't come here, darling.”Joen nodded with a triumphant smile, “but Mama will be here soon, won't she?”Zavier sighed, finding it hard to explain the situation. “Mama and Papa are facing some problems, Joen. But I know you love Mama very much, and I do too. I want you to know that n
Nayla decided to visit the hospital directly to speak with Zavier in private.She left the house full of hope that maybe, just maybe, she could get some time to talk to Zavier and work out a solution together.Arriving at the hospital, Nayla quickly made her way to Zavier's inpatient room, where he was having a series of tests done on his head. However, when she got there, she found that Zavier had refused all visits and requests for a meeting. The hospital attendant told her in a regretful tone.“I'm sorry, Mrs. Nayla,” said a hospital official, ”Mr. Zavier is not receiving visitors at the moment nor is he answering calls or messages. We cannot force him to meet with anyone.”Nayla felt her heart break at the news. She tried to remain calm even though frustration and worry haunted her mind. “Do you know why she refuses all communication? I just want to talk to her about Joen.”The hospital attendant shook her he
Zavier allowed Fernando to visit them because he felt that the two boys were his children. They should at least get to know each other.Joen saw Fernando's presence, trying to greet him in a friendly manner. “Hello, I'm Joen! I just moved here. Do you want to play puzzles with me?”Fernando snorted, with a face that showed no friendly expression, just staring at Joen with a cold gaze. “Puzzle? I don't like puzzles. Some people's game.”Zavier had just come out of the room and saw the situation, trying to bridge the tension. “Fernando, this is Joen, Papa's son. He just moved here and probably needs a friend. Maybe you can play together.”Fernando furrowed his brow and replied in a gruff tone, “I don't want to play with the new kid. I already have my own friends.”Joen looked a little surprised and disappointed by Fernando's response. He tried not to let those feelings interfere with his enthusiasm. &ld
Fernando, who was reluctant at first, finally couldn't resist his curiosity. “That puzzle looks difficult. I'm not sure we can solve it.”Joen smiled broadly. “Let's give it a try. I'm sure we can do it together. After all, I love doing puzzles, and I think it'll be more fun if we do it together.”It was a puzzle of airplane pieces. Fernando loved airplanes, so his curiosity made him want to touch the puzzle even more.Fernando began to feel moved by Joen's enthusiasm, eventually sitting down at the puzzle table and starting to help. Although he still looked cold, his demeanor began to soften little by little. Joen, who was very good at putting together puzzles, demonstrated his skills with great confidence, and Fernando began to get involved in the activity.Over the next few days, Joen continued to try to get Fernando to play different types of puzzles and other games. He patiently showed Fernando how to put together the intricat
Fernando initially felt confused and somewhat uncomfortable seeing Joen talking to himself, standing at the door and watching curiously. He could not fully understand why Joen was talking to herself, and felt awkward not knowing how to respond.However, over time, Fernando began to feel intrigued. He saw how serious and excited Joen was while putting together the puzzle, and he realized how much effort Joen was putting in. Fernando decided to sit near Joen and watch more closely, hoping to get a better understanding of what Joen was doing.Joen, who suddenly noticed Fernando's presence, felt embarrassed and stopped for a moment. He turned his head and saw Fernando sitting nearby, Fernando's attentive gaze making him feel awkward. “Oh, hi, Brother Fernando. Have you been here long?”Fernando felt a little hesitant but tried to speak politely, replying, “Yes, I just came. I saw you talking to yourself and... I was curious about what you were doin
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
Outside, the sun began to set, and the long shadows of the hospital buildings slowly disappeared in the distance. They took Joen away, not knowing how long this lie could last.“What are you up to, Bayu?” asked Sefia hesitantly. She realized that they were committing a crime.“Don't you want Nayla? How can you lure her if not by baiting her?” Bayu drove the car slowly to the outskirts of the city.“Only with the right bait will the fish bite. Don't forget your promise, darling!”***The long journey made little Joen sleepy and fell asleep in the car, while Fernando drove around just to look for his brother.“Have you seen Joen?” asked Fernando innocently as he entered the patient room while Zavier was practicing his upward hand movements with Nayla's help.Nayla shook her head, “didn't he come with you earlier?”“Where's Mando?” asked Zavier. His personal b
Fernando looked at her with intense hatred. “You're not my father,” he said firmly, then turned around, striding quickly towards the hospital, leaving Sefia and Bayu rooted to the spot, drowning in mixed feelings and confusion.Sefia felt her heart getting crushed. The extent of the secret she was hiding now threatened to destroy her relationship with her son, and all that she had once considered family. “Fernando...” she whispered, almost pleadingly. However, his son no longer turned his head. Only the sound of his footsteps sounded farther and farther away.Suddenly Joen arrived with two ice creams in his hand. Without knowing what was happening, Joen laughed, “Brother Fernando, you only have chocolate ice cream left and Uncle Mando is taking his car to-”Realizing Fernando wasn't there, Joen looked at the two people in front of him in confusion. “Where's Fernando?”Joen recognized Sefia as Fernando's moth
Nayla blushed and moved closer, giving her husband a loving kiss. Trying to give Zavier the encouragement and support he needed.Weeks turned into months, and slowly but surely, Zavier began to show progress. Although not significant, he began to move his toes little by little. Each small development was a reason to celebrate, to be grateful that they still had a chance.There were darker days, however, when Zavier felt hopeless and angry at his own fate. He would sometimes yell at Nayla for no reason, just out of frustration and fear that he couldn't control. Nayla just listened, held back tears, and then hugged her husband tightly. “It's okay, Zavier. I'm here,” she said repeatedly, trying to calm her husband down.Until one day, during a particularly tough therapy session, Zavier fell and was unable to get up again. Pain shot through his body, and he felt as if all his efforts had been in vain. He cried, for the first time since the accident, loud
Nayla accompanied the carcass that was pushed into the patient's room. Her heart was full of worry, but this time she did not want to leave Zavier at all.Nayla sat beside the patient's bed, her eyes fixed on Zavier's face which was still closed, asleep under anesthesia. Her heart was not at ease, even though her face looked so tired. She let out a long breath, trying to shake off the anxiety that kept creeping into her mind.Hours passed, and Nayla's body was no longer able to resist sleepiness. Slowly, her head began to droop, resting on the arm resting on Zavier's bed. In her sleep, she still held Zavier's hand, as if afraid that if she let go, he would never wake up again.The next morning, warm sunlight began to filter through the glass window. Zavier opened his eyes slowly and found Nayla asleep sitting next to the patient's bed.“Nayla,” he called in a broken voice.Nayla woke up immediately, “Zavier. Finally, you're awake,
After struggling for half an hour, Sefia suddenly sat on Bayu's stomach. Seeing this, Bayu's arousal was even more provoked.“Ahh, Baby. You want to be on top?”Sefia purred, forming a knotted smile on her lips.“I want you to pay for today. Are you still willing to do something to please me?”Bayu looked at Sefia with an addictive gaze and tried to grab the woman by grasping her waist tightly.“What else do you want, Sefia? Tell me!” Bayu raised his body to kiss Sefia but once again she pressed his shoulder.“Hufht!”“I want to avenge this. Look at my face that she scratched!”Bayu stroked Sefia's cheek gently, “It's not a big wound. You'll get better, sweetheart.”Bayu raised his body again, about to kiss Sefia but once again she pressed his shoulder with her hand.“Listen first!”“You have to burn him, and... I-&rdq