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
The assistant named Bob immediately left his house and drove to the hospital where Sefia was undergoing surgery.Outside, the atmosphere of the hospital that morning was still quiet. Bob walked quickly, searching for Zavier around the hospital area. He knew that persuading Zavier wouldn't be easy, especially if Zavier decided to stay there.It was impossible for him to contact Zavier with his phone and just tell him to meet Xander. Their young master didn't even work today just to accompany Sefia, this alone shows how important his ex-girlfriend's position is in the man's heart.Bob swallowed his saliva, wondering if Zavier would become furious if he delivered Xander's message.It didn't take long for the assistant to find Zavier. He saw Zavier's tense figure, standing in the hospital corridor with a deep, worried gaze.Zavier looked uneasy, biting his lip hard while staring at t
Xander shot Zavier a sharp glance, seeking an answer to his question. His eyes were filled with worry, showing that he was very concerned about this complicated situation.While Zavier was lost in his own thoughts. The man fell silent, his tongue felt numb."Do you know that Nayla has returned to Bogor alone?" Xander asked again, his voice slightly trembling with the emotion contained within.Zavier was taken aback by the question. He didn't know how to explain this complicated situation to Xander. His heart was filled with feelings of guilt."Is she back alone?""Forgive me, Dad.""I didn't know that Nayla had returned to Bogor," Zavier replied with a trembling voice. He felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities he had to face.Xander looked at Zavier with an expression full of disappointment. "You need to see Nayla immediately and talk to her about this. She should
Nayla responded to the call with a cold voice. "What do you want, Zavier?" she asked sharply, not hiding her displeasure.Zavier, though taken aback by Nayla's harsh tone, tried to maintain his composure. "Why did you leave again?" Haven't we already agreed on our plan to maintain Daddy's health condition?" he asked, trying to stay calm despite feeling pierced by Nayla's sarcasm.Nayla couldn't hold back her sarcasm. "You'd better focus on taking care of Sefia. After all, we're still going to get divorced," she said, her voice filled with disappointment."I think, Daddy's health is not more important than Sefia's health," she continued.Hearing that sarcasm, Zavier paused for a moment. "Nayla, I..." Zavier tried to explain, but Nayla cut him off immediately."No need for explanations, Zavier. Don't waste anyone's credit on the phone you're using to call me."
Zavier was immersed in the silence of the room. There was no one there. He began to feel the emptiness enveloping him, hollow without Nayla's presence beside him. His feelings were torn between the desire to end their argument and his inability to express his feelings clearly to Nayla.Zavier walked towards the living room, where he often saw Nayla sitting gracefully on the sofa, waiting for his arrival. The woman was always very diligent and had already finished her housework. However, this time, the chair was empty, and it only imagined the shadow of loneliness that tormented her heart.He sat on the sofa, trying to understand what he was really feeling. A sense of anxiety and emptiness overwhelmed her, making her long for dinner together even more, despite the atmosphere always being cold with little conversation. But Nayla was always there with a warm smile.As he looked around the silent house, Zavier felt increasin
Nayla and Michael were stunned to hear what the younger sibling said. The tone of expulsion towards Michael was very clear. This, of course, made Nayla feel embarrassed and reluctant. However, Nayla quickly changed the subject.Nayla nodded. "Sorry, Michael, you know, we all have to support each other. I'm sure you will succeed in this new task."They continued their conversation while enjoying the food prepared by Michael. Although Nayla tried to remain cheerful in front of him, the feelings of embarrassment and awkwardness continued to disturb her heart.After a while, Nayla found herself increasingly captivated by Michael's charm. She felt comfortable near the man, and little by little, her awkwardness began to fade.Meanwhile, in the bathroom, behind her tired face, Nadira felt a bit uncomfortable with Michael's presence. She felt that there was something unusual about this situation, but she wasn't sure what.Nadira stepped out of the bathroom and coldly stared at the two people
A simple reaction, yet it felt very embarrassing for Nayla. But she had to do something immediately to help her younger sibling."Found it!" she exclaimed joyfully, then pressed the unlock button.Beep beep!The left and right lights on the luxurious black car blinked, indicating that the car's 'autolock' had been released, and Nayla immediately opened the car door.After Nadira was carefully placed in the back seat of the car, Michael quickly drove towards the hospital. Nayla sat in the back, resting Nadira's head on her lap.During the tense journey to the hospital, Nadira closed her eyes, trying to overcome the nausea and weakness that overwhelmed her.Michael focused on the road, trying to get to the hospital as quickly as possible. Occasionally, he glanced at the two women with a tense expression.He doesn't know what feeling is over
Michael nodded in understanding. "I will stay here, Zavier," he said humbly.Unexpectedly, Zavier grabbed Nayla's hand to follow him."Uh ... "Nayla was surprised when Zavier firmly pulled her hand. She awkwardly broke free from Michael's confused gaze and followed Zavier with heavy steps, feeling bewildered by this sudden turn of events."Zav, I have to wait for Nadira, where are we going?"asked Nayla, trying to find out what Zavier wanted to say.Zavier only lifted the corner of his mouth, without a word. His steps hurriedly led him out of the crowded hospital corridor, leaving Michael and the crowd in the waiting room.Nayla tried to catch up with Zavier, seeking to understand the reason behind his sudden actions. The man gripped her hand tightly."Zavier, wait a moment, what's wrong?" M-my hand hurts being pulled like this!"&
Bayu led the way to a yacht waiting at the dock. The yacht looked luxurious, glistening in the twilight sun. Wordlessly, Bayu helped Sefia onto the boat, holding her hand tightly, as if he didn't want to let go. The sea breeze gently blew Sefia's hair, making the atmosphere feel even more dramatic.Arriving on the yacht, Bayu immediately instructed the crew to set sail. The ship's engine roared, sending them slowly away from land. They both stood on the deck, the fresh sea breeze blowing against their faces. Bayu occasionally glanced at Sefia who remained silent with unreadable eyes.“You still like the sea, don't you?” Bayu asked, his voice trying to sound light. He hoped his question would break the tense atmosphere between them.Sefia just nodded briefly without turning her head. “What's your plan, Bayu? Take me to the middle of the sea and throw me there?” she asked in a sarcastic tone, trying to hide her growing anxiety.Bayu
Sefia, over Bayu's shoulder, felt humiliated and shamed in public. But even though she tried to keep screaming and struggling, Bayu's strong body gave her no chance to escape. He held back the anger burning in his chest, trying to think about what his next move would be.Meanwhile, Bayu only wanted one thing - to end this drama as soon as possible before things got worse.Sefia was the woman he loved. He would do everything just to calm her down.Arriving at the front of the car, Bayu opened the door with one hand and put the struggling Sefia in.“You bastard! Let me go, I want to wait for Zavier!”Bayu tightened Sefia's seat belt roughly, making Sefia gasp in shock. Behind the car, the reporters were still chasing after her with their cameras flashing, trying to capture every moment. Without thinking, Bayu pulled Sefia close and kissed her hard on the lips. It was a dominating kiss, full of pressure, as if it was a warning.&ldq
Nayla did not back down. She took a deep breath, looking at Sefia with a determined gaze. “We'll see, Sefia. I will never give up. I will protect the people I love, no matter what!” she replied firmly.A nurse immediately exclaimed, “Mrs. Nayla, there are so many reporters filming, this could ruin your reputation.”Nayla paused for a moment to tidy up her messy clothes and hair. “I don't need a reputation anymore when the man who loves me is risking his life just because of the heinous deeds of the scheming woman who became his second wife by various means!”The reporters drew closer, trying to catch every word and movement, while the security guards finally managed to separate them.“You should divorce Zavier and give him back to me, the legal wife he never divorced!” Nayla shot a glare at Sefia as she spoke her words clearly for the reporters to witness and take notes.Still trembling with rage, Nay
Outside the taxi door, Nayla clutched her bag tightly, trying to calm her racing heart. “Wait for me, Zavier,” she whispered, determination shining in her eyes. “I will come back to you. And this time, I won't let anyone separate us.”Nayla took a step away from the taxi and ran towards the entrance.“Why did you come back?” a reporter asked.“Do you still want to continue the fight with Ms. Sefia?”“Madam, please give us information!”“How is Mr. Zavier doing?”“Is he going to die?”The last question Nayla heard, made her stop her steps and turn her head, looking at the reporter who had asked earlier.Nayla felt uncomfortable with the mini microphone being thrust at her. News-hungry reporters would want all the information they could get.“She will recover! She won't die!” Nayla exclaimed, ”and you can start recording.
“Then believe what you want to believe,” Sefia cut in sharply. “But look at the reality. Maybe it's time for you to go and leave all this behind.”“What else do you want to make clear? I feel like you guys are just wasting your time!”Sefia's words were like daggers piercing into Nayla's heart. Nayla felt her legs give way, her body wavering.Sefia knew that she had succeeded in shaking Nayla's confidence. She smiled triumphantly as Nayla turned around slowly, her face looking blank and heartbroken.Nayla sat listlessly with her eyes full, staring blankly at the closed surgery door.A few moments of silence that seemed eternal and with heavy steps, Nayla stood up. Wordlessly, she began to walk away. Each step felt harder and harder, as if a weight was pulling her back. But Sefia's voice kept ringing in her head. That cunning and poisonous whisper, which claimed that Zavier, the man she loved, might have actually planned th
A few minutes of eternal silence made it seem as if they were in a different world.Bayu decided to step a little further away from them and took out a cigarette and lit it. Smoke billowed from his thin lips.Bayu looked up, seeing the smoke dancing before him as if it could explain the meaning of his being there and waiting for Zavier's news, or waiting for his death?Sefia looked at Bayu who looked masculine as a man without flaws. His good looks and masculinity were only surpassed by Zavier's because they were born into families of different statuses.Bayu was just the son of an ordinary clerk, while Zavier was already born into a conglomerate family.Sefia suddenly remembered a photo sent by Bayu a few days ago. In the photo, Zavier was seen on the stage ceiling, checking the spotlights before the concert began. A cunning idea crossed her mind, and without thinking, she approached Bayu who was smoking in the corner of the hospital.&ld
“She's happy with me, with us. Fernando and Joen too. You... you're not needed!” Sefia exclaimed.Nayla swallowed, trying to hold back the emotions that were beginning to boil inside her. “You know nothing about us, Sefia,” she said in a cold tone. “I love Zavier with all my soul, and I know he loves me too. Love isn't just about being happy, it's also about fighting through the storms together.”Sefia snorted, staring at Nayla with uncontrollable anger. “Fighting together? Or are you just forcing her to fight alone?!” She pointed a finger at Nayla, her voice full of accusation.“You're selfish, Nayla! You only want to keep her for yourself, even if it means she has to get hurt.”Nayla felt the heat on her cheeks, but she did not back down. “I'm here because I love her, Sefia. Not because I want to make him suffer.”“If you love him,” Sefia replied in a trembl
He could no longer restrain himself. “Bayu, I need to know how he is!” she said in a slightly trembling voice.Bayu let out a long breath. “Sefia, you're not strong yet,” he replied gently but firmly. “I understand, you're worried. But you have to recover first.”However, Sefia didn't want to listen. “I'll call the hospital,” she said as she reached for her cell phone. Her hands were shaking slightly, indicating how strong her emotions were at the moment.After a few dial tones, the phone was picked up by a nurse. “Hello, this is the hospital's surgical unit. How can we help you?” the voice on the other side sounded formal.Sefia took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. “I'm Sefia, the family of Zavier who is in surgery. I would like to know how he is doing.”The nurse was silent for a moment before replying, “The surgery is still ongoing, Ms. Sefia. His condition
“I've failed twice already, being tricked by Sefia and this time, I have to be by her side every second!”“I don't want Zavier to wake up and Sefia to reappear and all these misunderstandings to get even more complicated!”Mando just nodded slowly, understanding Nayla's persistence. “In that case, I'll stay here with you. At least you won't be waiting alone,” she said as she stood beside Nayla.Time passed slowly, minutes felt like hours. The tension was heightened when a doctor came out of the operating room for the second time, wearing a mask and a green uniform full of seriousness. Nayla rushed over, her face filled with anxiety.“Doctor, how is she?” Nayla asked quickly, her voice soft but hopeful.The doctor took a deep breath before answering. “Her condition is still critical, Ms. Nayla. We've done the main procedure to stop the bleeding, but we have to wait and see how his body responds. This is a