Tears began to well up in the corners of her eyes. “All this time... I took it every day. The medicine she said was to relieve my pain. But that cat... he ate it and...” Nayla took a deep breath, her body feeling even heavier. “If that cat could be lying like this, then what exactly happened to my body? What did it do to me all this time?”
Fear began to creep into her mind. “Does Bram know about this? Is this on purpose? Or... am I just a tool for him, to be controlled, nurtured, arranged like a worthless item?” Her mind whirled, trying to find answers to every suspicion that suddenly arose.Her hands squeezed hard on the wheels of the chair supporting her, her body trembling. “I need to stop taking this medicine. But... how long has it been? How much of this medicine has entered my body?”Breathing heavily, Nayla looked up at the sky that suddenly seemed so far away. “What should I do? I can't go on liBram paused for a moment, surprised at the sudden change in Nayla's demeanor. “Nayla?” he called, hoping for a response. However, Nayla remained silent. There was no expression on her face, only emptiness. Bram looked at the woman lying before him, her body seemingly lifeless, like a soulless doll.“What are you doing?” asked Bram in a frustrated tone. “Say something! Fight back!”However, Nayla still did not react. She knew the only way to avoid Bram's wishes was to become something uninteresting to him. An emotionless robot. Slowly, the passion in Bram's eyes began to fade. Nayla's blank gaze made him feel helpless. All his desires suddenly vanished.“What are you doing, Nayla?” asked Bram again, this time his voice sounding softer, almost pleading. “Don't be like this...”But Nayla remained silent, her eyes staring deep into the ceiling, as if she was no longer there, as if her soul had drifte
“L-Let me go!” Nayla Pratama exclaimed in a stifled voice and tried to resist. Her beautiful eyes stared intently at Zavier Abraham.Her smooth shoulders were grabbed tightly and her beautiful body was thrown down on the luxurious mattress they had throughout their marriage for the past two years.“This is your duty! Shut up and obey!” Zavier's voice was loud and insistent. The man immediately moved to fulfill his inner demands without regard for his wife's feelings of suffering and not accepting Zavier's harsh treatment.Nayla grasped the bed sheet beside her tightly, enduring the pain on the sensitive spots all over her body while looking at the ceiling of the room, with a sad look and tears gathering in her eyes.“Zavier... Please slow down...”However, Nayla's hoarse voice was ignored by Zavier who was busy fulfilling his desire.Some time later, Zavier finished and immediately got up while taking his bathrobe.With a flat expression, he left his wife's body and stepped into the ba
All this time, Nayla had indeed suspected Zavier's closeness to Sefia. This discovery plunged Nayla into her anger because she realized that their relationship had already gone 'too far'.Nayla's hands trembled, holding the hotel receipt that was half-soaked. Nayla sat down weakly and pondered what she should do.Her gaze was blank as she looked at the pile of laundry still waiting in front of her. Every day, she has to do all the household chores, which are obviously very tiring, but Zavier never appreciates them at all.Am I just considered a maid to him?Nayla couldn't stop asking herself because of her unclear presence in this luxurious house. She felt completely trapped in this luxurious house ever since she married Zavier.Her days were filled only with all the household chores that never seemed to end.With a sorrowful face, Nayla stood up and walked slowly towards her room. She started taking out her suitcase and pulling out some of her clothes from the closet.She has been tr
"Nayla!" Prepare my lunch! "I'm hungry!" shouted Zavier while hugging a soft pillow and still reluctant to open his eyes.Silence ... There was no response, causing the handsome man to reluctantly open his eyes and furrow his brow.With reluctance, Zavier got up and sat on the edge of the bed. Both of his eyes glanced at the suitcase standing firmly near the exit. In his heart, Zavier smiled, thinking that Nayla didn't leave because her suitcase was still there."Nayla!" called Zavier as he opened the door and looked outside the room, searching for Nayla, but the atmosphere in the house remained silent."Hugh! Always making me angry!" Zavier reluctantly re-entered the bathroom, grabbed a towel, and stepped into the shower.After finishing his shower, Zavier couldn't find his clothes on the bed. Usually, Nayla has already prepared her outfit for the party.Is she cooking? "Really so slow!" grumbled Zavier as he opened the wardrobe, took out the tuxedo, and put it on."Where is my duty?
"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
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?
Bram paused for a moment, surprised at the sudden change in Nayla's demeanor. “Nayla?” he called, hoping for a response. However, Nayla remained silent. There was no expression on her face, only emptiness. Bram looked at the woman lying before him, her body seemingly lifeless, like a soulless doll.“What are you doing?” asked Bram in a frustrated tone. “Say something! Fight back!”However, Nayla still did not react. She knew the only way to avoid Bram's wishes was to become something uninteresting to him. An emotionless robot. Slowly, the passion in Bram's eyes began to fade. Nayla's blank gaze made him feel helpless. All his desires suddenly vanished.“What are you doing, Nayla?” asked Bram again, this time his voice sounding softer, almost pleading. “Don't be like this...”But Nayla remained silent, her eyes staring deep into the ceiling, as if she was no longer there, as if her soul had drifte
Tears began to well up in the corners of her eyes. “All this time... I took it every day. The medicine she said was to relieve my pain. But that cat... he ate it and...” Nayla took a deep breath, her body feeling even heavier. “If that cat could be lying like this, then what exactly happened to my body? What did it do to me all this time?”Fear began to creep into her mind. “Does Bram know about this? Is this on purpose? Or... am I just a tool for him, to be controlled, nurtured, arranged like a worthless item?” Her mind whirled, trying to find answers to every suspicion that suddenly arose.Her hands squeezed hard on the wheels of the chair supporting her, her body trembling. “I need to stop taking this medicine. But... how long has it been? How much of this medicine has entered my body?”Breathing heavily, Nayla looked up at the sky that suddenly seemed so far away. “What should I do? I can't go on li
Hearing Bram's confession, Nayla was shocked. Her two black eyes widened. “I-I'm not worthy, Bram. Find a partner who is younger and better than me. I'm just a Zavier's wife who has already given birth to a child. I-”“I want you, Nayla!” interrupted Bram as he tore off his shirt, revealing his muscular, boxy body with abs like torn bread.“Hold this!” Bram took Nayla's hand and pressed it to his stomach, “Does Zavier have all this? Am I not handsome enough? Am I not good enough for you?”Nayla withdrew her hand and closed her eyes, horrified and with a trembling voice she said, “you're crazy!”Hearing Nayla's rejection once again, Bram burst out laughing, “yes, I'm crazy for falling in love with someone's wife!”“Go away, Bram. This day has been too shocking. Let me rest!” squealed Nayla in a trembling, frightened voice.Bram looked at Nayla's trembling body
He pulled back the comfort woman and kissed her again in front of Nayla. “Look, she even rejected me when she was not as beautiful as you. What can one expect from a woman in a wheelchair?”“How arrogant!”In front of Nayla, Bram tore off the entertainer's clothes and crushed her front.Seeing the unseemly scene before her, Nayla once again turned the wheelchair around and pushed it with both hands as hard as she could to leave the living room which was already enveloped in Bram's huge laughter and the giggles of the comfort woman she was fondling.Bam!Nayla closed the door and locked it from the inside. Tears streamed down her cheeks. “I have to get out of here! I have to go back and find Zavier and my son! I have to leave this hellhole without recovering!”Nayla beat her immobilized legs. As a result, she fell out of her wheelchair.Nayla beat her legs in frustration. Her body trembled, tears flo
“Wait!” Nayla pulled his hand away and tried to prevent him from leaving, because she felt guilty, having misunderstood the Doctor who had sincerely cared for her all this time.Doctor Bram grunted, took a deep breath and chose to remain silent.“I'm sorry, I-, I'm not doubting your abilities, Bram. It's just that this is really painful and debilitating for me. I'm afraid I might become paralyzed.”Bram turned his head, seeing Nayla's teary eyes, he immediately grabbed her in a hug and planted a kiss on her thin lips.“N-no, don't!” Nayla tried to resist as Bram's movements grew wilder and he pinned her down on the bed.“No, I...!“I love Zavier!”Nayla's words made Bram stop his movements. He lifted his head from the crook of Nayla's neck and looked at her deeply with a look of disappointment on his face.“If you want my body, then you only get a flavorless body, beca
Nayla looked at Bram in confusion. “But it's been weeks, Doctor Bram... Why does it feel like there's no improvement at all?”Bram smiled gently, touching Nayla's cheek with his warm palm. “Every wound takes time, Nayla. You have to trust me. I only want the best for you,” he said in a voice full of confidence. “Look, I'm always here, looking after you. I won't let you be in pain.”“Don't tell me that you don't doubt my sincerity?”Hearing that, Nayla lowered her head.Although the man's words sounded caring, there was something in Bram's tone that made Nayla feel uneasy. She felt trapped by Bram's excessive attention, like a bird in a golden cage.Her leg, which was supposed to heal, was becoming more painful every day. Every time the pain came, Bram would come up with drugs that would temporarily relieve the pain, only to have it return within a few hours.He felt like there was no progress a
In the dark and quiet night, Fernando carefully guided Joen through the hallways of the house. They moved at a slow pace, avoiding any corners that could potentially be seen by Sefia or Kayla. Fernando had planned everything carefully. He knew when the guards would make their rounds and knew where the hidden places in the house were.When they arrived near their father's room, Fernando whispered to Joen, “Wait here. I'll make sure the way is clear.”Joen nodded and waited with his heart beating fast. A few minutes later, Fernando returned and nodded. “Hurry up, Joen. Now is the time.”Joen carefully opened the door to Zavier's room and stepped inside. The dim light from the bedside lamp made the room look gloomy. Inside, Zavier sat in his wheelchair, his gaze blank, directed at the window. His face looked tired and dull, unlike his father who was always cheerful and full of enthusiasm.“Papa Puzzle...” Joen called out i
Out there, however, a new storm was approaching. Kayla, with her newly acquired assets, started planning her next move. She knew that the game wasn't over yet.She still had bigger plans, plans that could destroy everything if not faced carefully. And he knew that just one wrong move could make everything fall apart.Meanwhile, in the corner of the dark room, Zavier continued to stare out the window blankly.Life may have betrayed him, but in his heart, there was still a little hope left-hope to rediscover the love and trust he lost. However, would it ever happen, or was it just an empty hope in the midst of growing darkness?Zavier slowly stood up on his feet. “My leg is getting better. But what am I looking for?”Zavier was confused as to whether he should go looking for Nayla or accept a life with Sefia.That woman had taken care of him all this time while Nayla only knew how to hurt him.In his mind, Nayla's shadow con
As the two of them stood outside the parking lot, Cahyo felt that his approach today had been quite successful. This moment, though seemingly small, had provided an unexpected emotional closeness. Kayla seemed more relaxed and perhaps a little more open after the incident.“Perhaps it is time to continue our discussion further,” Cahyo said in a gentle, understanding tone.In the moving car. Cahyo deliberately slowed down the car.“If there's anything else you want to talk about or questions that need answering, I'm here to help.”Kayla looked at Cahyo with a softer gaze than before. “All right, Cahyo. I will consider your offer and get back to you in the near future.”Cahyo felt relieved and satisfied with tonight's outcome. Although he initially felt disgusted and uncomfortable, he began to realize that this interaction could be a positive step in achieving his goal.As they parted ways having already rea