"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 older sister into the house and served her a warm drink.
A glass of warm water was able to calm Nayla's feelings at that moment. After taking a few deep breaths, Nayla finally began to tell her story. Meanwhile, Nadira looked at her older sister with a gaze full of questions.
"Zavier is cheating, and it's all clear. There is no reason for me to stay there ... " Nayla stopped her sentence and continued it in her heart, "... and become his servant and a place for him to... "
Nayla cupped her hands over her face, how frustrated she felt at that moment.
"Nay, have you investigated it properly?" Of course, Nadira hoped her sister wouldn't be reckless.
With a heavy sigh, Nayla pulled out two receipts she had managed to obtain and handed them to Nadira.
"The first receipt was for the purchase of valuable items worth hundreds of millions. I hoped he bought something for me, but since the date on the receipt, half a year has passed and I haven't received anything." Nayla's voice sounded hoarse and strained.
"The second receipt is the hotel check-in receipt, under the name of Sefia."
Nadira stared at the receipt she was holding, her pale face becoming even paler because she herself was not in good health.
"And Sefia is...?"
Nayla looked at Nadira and nodded. "Two years ago, when Zavier woke up, that woman ... somehow, she was there, so Zavier thought she was the one who took care of him during the coma."
"Meanwhile, I ... "
Nayla wiped away the tears that were falling, wetting her pale cheeks.
"Sister ... Forgive me, Nayla, because of me ... You have to go through a tough marriage like this," said Nadira with teary eyes, then hugged her sister.
"No, dear. It's not your fault. Zavier is the one at fault."
"He never appreciated me while I ... I loved him so much," Nayla replied with tears in her eyes.
Her step is firm, divorce is the answer to what she must do. She couldn't accept it when her husband had already gone too far.
The image of another woman cuddling in bed with her husband deeply hurt her heart. Not to mention the image of how the woman was pampered by Zavier with gentle touches, while Zavier never treated her with love, but rather with coercion and pain that she always received from Zavier's demands, almost every moment.
Her body and soul are very tired as a woman. She can't live a life like this anymore. She felt she had to rise up and fight, and prove that Zavier's words were wrong!
She will not beg the Abraham family anymore!
The night grew colder and the two siblings cried sobbingly, spending the night together until morning, sharing stories.
Nayla spread a blanket on the floor to sleep in the same room with her younger sibling.
Meanwhile, in the bustling city of Jakarta, a black Bentley is still circling Jakarta aimlessly.
Zavier has searched for all of Nayla's friends who are still in contact with his wife. However, none of them know anything about Nayla's plans at all, let alone her whereabouts.
With a weary expression, Zavier returned to the empty house with a vacant stare. No one opened the door or even greeted.
Drrt Drrttt.
Zavier's cellphone kept ringing, but the man just stared at the screen with a cold gaze. The name Sefia Putri appeared on the screen, blinking repeatedly, but the man had no intention of speaking to anyone at the moment.
Zavier stepped into the bathroom to let the warm water soak him, but whatever misfortune he was experiencing, only cold water came out.
"Nayla! The hot water isn't coming out! It's freezing!" Zavier shouted without realizing it.
Zavier stood frozen in the bathroom after realizing Nayla's absence. "Damn! It's so cold!" Zavier hugged himself, shivering.
The man decided not to take a shower even though his body had gotten wet. He quickly left the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist.
"Where is the shirt..."
Silence!!!
Zavier looked around the empty room. Usually, the pajamas are already on the bed every time he finishes showering. This reignited his emotions.
"She's so pretentious! Just wait until I find her later!" Zavier fumed, then quickly ran towards the closet and grabbed his pajamas.
"Damn!!! Where are my underwear!"
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
"Listen, Nayla," Michael said with a warm voice, "I know you're in a difficult situation." Why don't you allow me to take you home? I'm sure we can chat the whole way."Nayla was surprised by the offer, but also touched by Michael's kindness. Although her heart was torn between nervousness and gratitude, she finally nodded gently."Thank you, Michael. I appreciate it," Nayla said with a voice full of gratitude."You wait for me outside. Three more people and the audition will be over," said Michael as he walked away, while Nayla returned to the waiting room where the other auditionees greeted her with annoyed faces."Why is it taking so long, huh!" An audition participant shot Nayla a displeased look and then entered the audition room according to their turn.Nayla was a bit confused because she remembered the message Michael had conveyed earlier. Should she wait?
On the other hand, Nayla really wants to try on her own and prove the potential of her talent.They continued their conversation comfortably, sharing stories and memories about their past. Laughing and joking, they seemed to forget all the problems they were facing in the outside world.A moment later, the atmosphere changed when Michael asked about Nayla's husband. "How is your husband doing?" Michael asked with a slightly heavy voice.Nayla felt a bit awkward with that question. She felt uncomfortable discussing her personal matters with Michael, even though she appreciated Michael's kindness and concern."Oh, he's busy with his work," Nayla replied awkwardly, trying to avoid the topic.Michael sensed Nayla's discomfort, but he didn't want to press her. "Sorry if I asked too much," he said softly, trying to lighten the mood.Nayla smiled faintly, feeling re
Nayla tried to remember whether she had told her sister about her plans, but she wasn't sure.The feeling of suspicion began to gnaw at her heart. She felt betrayed by someone she should have trusted. However, she also couldn't ignore the fact that her situation with Zavier had been complicated before, and perhaps Zavier had done everything possible to track her down.With a confusing mix of emotions, Nayla felt increasingly trapped in a labyrinth of complicated problems. She didn't know what to do next, but one thing was certain: she had to find a way to deal with all of this and find a way out of the increasingly worsening situation.Zavier, after closing the door and locking it from the inside, felt annoyed because he couldn't find Nayla in the room. His eyes swept the room quickly, searching for any trace of his wife's presence.However, when he heard the sound of running water coming from the ba
Zavier stared at Nayla with an intense gaze, trying to understand the meaning behind her words. However, in his own confusion and bewilderment, he couldn't contain his feelings of anger and frustration."What do you want, Nayla?" What must I do for you to come back to me?" Zavier urged with a forceful voice, confusion and misunderstanding surfacing in every word.Nayla felt suffocated by the increasing pressure. She knew that she had to think clearly and make the right decision, but in her heart, she felt trapped between lingering feelings of love and an increasingly complicated and painful reality.With a heavy heart and breathless, Nayla tried to find the courage and strength to answer Zavier's question.Nayla asserted her decision with a trembling voice, "Leave Sefia!"Hearing those words, Zavier's gentle gaze immediately changed.The man immediately relea
Nayla did not notice Zavier's presence in the room. She was too engulfed in the pain and despair that hit her. Every sob and moan that escaped her lips felt like a painful blow, reflecting the emotional devastation she felt within herself.Zavier stood at the threshold, silenced by the heartbreaking scene before his eyes. His heart felt shattered seeing his wife in deep sorrow, yet he felt powerless to provide support or comfort to Nayla.Although his heart was filled with uncertainty and confusion, Zavier approached Nayla with faltering steps. He felt a strong emotional vibration within him as he saw his wife struck by deep sorrow. Without a word, he embraced Nayla in his arms, letting their body warmth touch each other.Nayla was taken aback by Zavier's actions, feeling the tenderness in her husband's embrace. She felt shattered by the despair and sadness that overwhelmed her, but Zavier's presence gave her a bit of co
Nadira stood frozen in front of the door, holding the door frame on the opposite side as if wanting to give strength to her older sister, but seeing her sister was fine, the girl chose to comply and returned to her bedroom."Tomorrow morning I have to undergo dialysis," she murmured, then tried to sleep.Meanwhile, Nayla chose to sleep in the living room, taking an extra pillow and relying on a blanket to fend off the cold of the night in Bogor.Zavier's body is tall, standing at 185 cm. The small bed can only accommodate him, and even then, his feet will be hanging off the edge.The sound of mosquitoes buzzing in Nayla's ears forced the woman to keep her eyes open until the sun shone through the curtains covering the glass window of the simple house.Nayla sat on the sofa chair with panda-like eyes. Yawning repeatedly before finally deciding to make fried rice so that Nadira wou
Hearing all the events before him, Xander clutched his chest, which was starting to ache.The man stared intently at Zavier, hoping the wise son would respond to what was his responsibility.Zavier, who was still trying to find the words to respond to Nayla's question, was silenced by Sefia's confession.His eyes shifted between Nayla and Sefia, trying to understand the implications of what Sefia had just revealed.He felt his heart pounding, like a heavy burden pushing him into a difficult decision. A part of him wanted to reject Sefia's confession, to affirm his love for Nayla. But the other part, the deepest one, felt confused and torn between two conflicting feelings.Meanwhile, Sefia still stood there with a face full of satisfaction. Smiling with triumph.She felt pleased to have positioned herself as the winner in this battle, revealing the truth that she believed would benefit herself. However, beh
They both walked towards the front door of the house with quick steps, but Zavier maintained his cold demeanor. His sharp gaze reflected his rising anger, and Sefia felt increasingly anxious seeing his facial expression. As soon as they arrived in front of the house door, Zavier knocked on the door hard, letting his anger explode in a way that was unusual for him.He felt he could no longer hold back all his emotions, and when the door opened, he was ready to face whatever awaited him inside the house.Zavier entered the house after Kayla opened the door for him, his steps hurried and his expression still filled with smoldering anger. His cold gaze reflected the tension within him, and his steps were firm as he approached Nayla.Nayla, standing in the middle of the living room with mixed feelings, looked at Zavier with a racing heart. When Zavier approached her, his hand grabbed hers tightly, making Nayla flinch."What do you mean?" Zavier asked in a sharp and demanding tone. His eye
Nayla and Xander entered the house, Kayla stayed beside them, watching their steps with a dark heart. She was sure that Nayla's arrival would definitely cause trouble for their family.Without hesitation, Kayla took her phone and immediately opened the reply message from Sefia. She knew she had to inform Sefia about what was happening inside the house."Hey, why aren't you replying?" Kayla typed many messages."The situation here is getting more complicated," Kayla wrote quickly."Nayla is here, and she wants to talk to Xander." We need to act quickly to prevent her from disrupting our plans.It didn't take long for Sefia to respond to Kayla's message. The numerous messages made her phone ring continuously.Sefia frowned as she read the messages."What should I do?" she wrote quickly, the worry clearly visible in her words.Kayla pondered for a moment before replying. "Come here with Zavier," she wrote.
With trembling steps, Nayla got off the bus and walked towards the gate of the Abraham family's house. She knocked on the iron gate hesitantly, her heart pounding in fear.No words could ease her pain, no answers could she find for why all this happened.With trembling steps, Nayla got off the bus and walked towards the gate of the Abraham family's house. She knocked on the iron gate hesitantly, her heart pounding in fear.A gatekeeper opened a small window and looked at Nayla, "Who are you and who are you looking for?"Nayla swallowed her bitter saliva, she was a Young Mistress who was never recognized by anyone in the Abraham family except her mother-in-law because Zavier had never taken her there at all.Nayla, cautiously, asked the doorman for permission to meet Xander. She spoke in a soft voice, hoping to convince the doorman to give her a chance."Excuse me, I am Nayla, the daughter-in-law of the Abr
Zavier was indeed unconsciously thinking about Nayla. But Zavier quickly brushed that thought out of his mind. He knew that comparing Sefia and Nayla was unfair, considering the two women had different characters and personalities.Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that Sefia's presence here, in these difficult times, provides him with a bit of relief.Zavier turned his gaze away from Sefia for a moment, letting his mind drift far back into the past. He remembered the sweet moments he shared with Nayla, even though sometimes they were just small moments that didn't feel special.He smiled slightly at the thought of Nayla entering the room with a disheveled face because she had just finished cleaning the house as he had instructed. Then when the woman was covered in soap suds from washing the car. Zavier did it on purpose.In his heart, Zavier hoped that he could find a balance between his professional responsibilities and personal
Zavier's assistant, who had previously been silently observing the situation, immediately obeyed Sefia's command with hurried steps. He immediately left the room to carry out the order, leaving Zavier and Sefia in tense silence.Meanwhile, Sefia continued to watch Zavier with deep attention. Although Zavier tried to deny it, Sefia could see through his facade. He knew that Zavier's health could not be ignored, especially during such a tense and intense meeting. "Please, don't let your ego get in the way of making the right decision," Sefia said in a soft yet firm voice."Your health is more important than this meeting."Zavier fell silent for a moment, swayed by Sefia's wise words. Although there was reluctance in his heart, he knew that Sefia was right.He must prioritize his health, especially in times when conditions are not good like this.With hesitant steps, Zavier finally nodded in agreement. "Alright," he finally said in a weak voice."I will follow your advice."When Zavier'
He tried to suppress the discomfort, but kept feeling that something was off. Still, Zavier closed his eyes tightly, focusing on his business affairs, while trying to push away thoughts about his deteriorating health.However, the longer the meetings went on, the harder it became for him to ignore the symptoms that troubled him. Every word spoken, every decision made, felt like it was hindered by his increasingly weakening condition.But Zavier persevered, determined to successfully complete the meeting despite facing this unexpected challenge. Seeing his master's face growing paler, Zavier's assistant finally mustered the courage to ask with a worried voice, "Excuse me, Mr. Zavier, are you feeling alright?""You look a bit pale." Zavier, who was busy reviewing several documents at the conference table, was slightly taken aback by the question. He looked at his assistant with a sharp gaze, trying to hide the discomfort that was worsening within him."It's okay," Zavier replied with a
Zavier's words left Nayla speechless in astonishment. Her heart raced, unable to believe what had just happened. She watched Zavier suddenly change, from a cold and distant man to a husband full of determination.With a heavy heart, Nayla nodded, trying to adjust to this unexpected situation. She felt a deep sense of relief at the realization that Zavier still chose to be by her side.Zavier opened the door and halted his steps without turning around, then spoke with a steady voice, "Michael?" He will be in trouble if he dares to approach you again!"Those words slipped from Zavier's lips with a sharp tone, making Nayla tremble even more.Bam!The door was slammed shut by Zavier.In the silence that enveloped the room, Nayla sat heavily on the bed, letting everything that had just happened sink into her turbulent mind.She didn't know what would happen next, but she promised herself to stay strong in the face of whatever was to come.When Nayla was trying to process everything that had
"But I never planned to spend a long time there.""Didn't I come back here even though there was a storm last night?"Zavier looked at Nayla with a sharp gaze and continued his sentence."They, the other friends, also came to visit Sefia. Then they opened a new bottle of wine to replace the one you broke."Zavier's breath was ragged as he held back his anger. "I drank because I felt I had to replace Sefia's precious moment. A moment that you ruined!""I represented you to apologize to her for your disgraceful behavior at her party!" Zavier continued."Nayla! You really can't appreciate what I've done, and instead, you plan to meet another man while I'm not home!"Nayla was frozen in her place. Zavier had never spoken this much before.She looked at Zavier with hope, wishing her husband could see her sincerity through her eyes filled with regret. However, Zavier remained silent, al