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!"&
"Mr. Zavier, Mrs. Nayla, welcome back," Head Maid Martha greeted respectfully, a middle-aged woman introducing herself as the head maid, bowing slightly, followed by the maids behind her.Nayla fell silent, her eyes widening in confusion. "What is all this?" she murmured softly, more to herself than to Zavier.Zavier nodded with a smile, trying to calm Nayla. "This is a little surprise for you.""I want to change your mood a little after your long day of running away," he explained, his voice warm yet still sounding a bit cold."Didn't I just tell you that I would give you something you've never had before?"Nayla remained silent, trying to process everything that was happening. She never imagined that Zavier would do something like this, especially after all the tension they had experienced lately.But amidst the surprise, a glimmer of hope emerged in her heart, remembering that Zavier still cared for her. Will this atmosphere mend her heart and once again shower her with bubbles of
A moment later, the sound of a knock on the door broke Nayla's reverie. The woman hurriedly wiped her cheeks and then stepped forward to open the door. The Head Servant, along with two other servants behind her, bowed their heads respectfully. "We are delivering the food you ordered, Ma'am," said Marta politely."Come in." A trolley filled with food was brought in and served on the coffee table inside the luxurious room. Nayla was not interested in the food that was served. She was more interested in looking at other photos scrolling through the photo gallery on Zavier's laptop."Close the door when you leave," Nayla said.Just as the door closed, Zavier came out of the bathroom, smelling good and with a towel wrapped around his waist."What are you looking at?" Zavier asked, then hurriedly approached his laptop."You two are so intimate," Nayla said in a melancholic tone. Her swollen eyes glanced at Zavier's chiseled abs, which were standing in front of her at that moment. The ma
But, the presence of Zavier and the unspoken warmth between them always managed to dispel that doubt. With a pounding heart, Nayla quickly prepared to attend the dinner event with her husband.Nayla held the beautiful dress in her hands, feeling the soft fabric touch her fingers. The dress had an elegant cut, with sparkling sequins that added a touch of luxury. When she wore it, the dress glided gently over her body, perfectly adjusting to every curve. The white color made her look elegant and enchanting.Zavier couldn't stop staring at Nayla in awe as she stepped out of the bathroom and stood before him, showcasing her stunning beauty."She really is so beautiful," he murmured to himself in admiration, his eyes unable to look away from his wife's natural beauty, but he didn't want to show his reaction. A smile appeared on the face of the cold man, then he went to put on his tuxedo with an indifferent attitude.Nayla smiled shyly, feeling warm from the mysterious gaze of her seeming
The red box contained a diamond ring, and Sefia immediately grabbed it and opened the box. "The diamond is so small!" Sefia exclaimed with a pout, then glanced at the diamond necklace Nayla was wearing."Zavier! You're unfair!" Sefia whined, playfully linking her arm with Zavier's and nudging Nayla slightly to make room for them."Ahh," Nayla screamed as she almost fell. She was wearing high heels that made her steps a bit awkward.However, Sefia did not accept Nayla's attitude and felt that the woman was just pretending."Ah, you're too careless," she said with a sarcastic tone, "I didn't know you were coming." Zavier never mentioned you."Sefia cast a disdainful glance at Nayla, "that outfit really doesn't match the necklace around your neck."Nayla felt a bit offended by Sefia's words, but she tried to remain calm. "Forgive me, Sefia.""This is a surprise from Zavier for me," she said softly while holding the diamond necklace that was draped around her neck.However, Sefia only sh
The screams of surprise from Nayla and Sefia echoed simultaneously, and chaos filled the room as the red liquid spread, an astonishing and unexpected sight.Nayla stood in her place, frozen, watching her beautiful white dress stained by red wine."What are you doing, Sefia?" she shouted with a trembling voice, trying to overcome her confusion.Sefia, with a sly smile on her face, grinned at Nayla with a look of satisfaction."Nayla, you pushed me on purpose," he said with a trembling voice, trying to maintain his facade.However, Nayla saw through the facade."Hey! You bumped into me and you did this on purpose!" she shouted sharply, her eyes radiating uncontrollable anger and disappointment.In the midst of the crowd, Zavier heard the commotion and rushed towards them. His eyes radiated concern as he saw Nayla drenched and Sefia standing there with a cold expression on her face. "What happened here?" he asked with a worried voice.Nayla tried to explain with a breathless voice, tryin
Although his heart was uneasy about leaving Nayla alone, he felt that he had no other choice. He felt responsible for Sefia, regardless of what actually happened at the party.Zavier drove his own car without a driver back to the hotel. The event is over, and the guests are no longer in sight.With hurried steps, Zavier entered the hotel room where Sefia was staying and rang the bell. Moments later, the door opened, and Kayla stood before Zavier with an unfriendly expression."Now, you will take good care of her." I will go and accompany your father. She feels guilty about the spilled wine and thinks her birthday party has become unpleasant," she said while putting on her shoes."Mom wonders, why did you have to bring that cunning woman to your lover's party? And let them clash because of jealousy?" Kayla shook her head and then left.Zavier let out a heavy sigh as he stepped into the luxurious pr
Nayla furrowed her brow and held her bent knee on the luxurious bed. However, she still didn't dare to chatter too much with Michael."Oh right, Michael. I almost forgot to ask about my sister, how is she doing?""Oh, it's no problem, she just needs to undergo dialysis more regularly, it seems she missed a day, that's why she got dizzy and fainted," Michael explained."I took her home last night, she didn't need to stay overnight at hospital," Michael continued.Nayla breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing all that, feeling a bit guilty for not being there."Sorry for bothering you last night," Nayla continued."No problem, Nayla." "You know, I want to do my best as a friend." Michael replied firmly."Thank you," Nayla responded."See you tomorrow, okay?" Nayla's voice sounded soft, and the woman deliberately yawned, "it turns out I'm already sleepy.""See you tomorrow, Nayla.""Dream about me, u
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