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41. Us
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
"I’ll leave. You don’t need to feel awkward if you have another appointment."Benjamin quickly moved to block the door, holding Bonita's hand to stop her. She had come all this way to see him. "No, Boo. Really, I don’t have any plans. Let’s go out and grab some food.""Sorry to disappoint you, but I’ve already eaten.""How about a date then?"Bonita smiled. "Are you suggesting we move up our weekend date to today?""Not replacing, just doubling it. We’ll still have our weekend date because I have a surprise gift for you then.""You just ruined the surprise," Bonita teased, trying to suppress an eye roll."Oh, right," Benjamin muttered, looking genuinely disappointed with himself for forgetting."Never mind," Bonita said, pulling his hand gently, urging him away from the bedroom. "We can go for a walk instead.""Wait." Benjamin hugged her waist and led her bac
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-1842. Salted Popcorn
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
The doubt in Benjamin's eyes pierced Bonita's heart mercilessly. She remained silent, trying to suppress the pain, though she desperately hoped that the doubt she saw was just her imagination. Yet, deep down, Bonita knew her hope was in vain when Benjamin stayed still, offering no reaction that could ease her turmoil.Bonita released his hand and stepped off the table. She avoided looking at Benjamin as she exited the room. "I'll wait on the sofa."Benjamin's throat tightened. Words of comfort almost escaped his lips but dissolved into silence. By the time he regained awareness, Bonita was out of sight, leaving him to slump onto the table, consumed by his thoughts.That morning, Benjamin was certain he would settle everything with Mea. He planned to say all the things left unsaid over the years. He wanted to choose Bonita and move forward in life with her.His nerves, however, got the better of him as he prepared to meet Mea. He struggled to pick an outfit, his body restless as he cle
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-1843. Emptiness
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
Bonita had felt faint countless times while sketching gown designs for clients, eventually delegating the task to Kenzo. Though he executed her orders perfectly, Kenzo gave her a suspicious look as if questioning her well-being. When their client descended the stairs, accompanied by Helga, Kenzo turned to Bonita with an expression that suggested he could lecture her for hours without pause."Stop looking at me like that," Bonita muttered, keeping her hands busy tidying the table just to stay in motion."I'm not going to meddle in your personal matters. But I will advise you to go home and get some sleep."Her hands froze. Her gaze drifted out the window. It had been two days since she last had proper rest. She’d only managed brief naps, during which she could still hear every sound around her as though her eyes had never closed."You should talk to your father about taking a break. You're getting married next week. Rest, Boo. You need it—desperately, if I have to convince you."Bonita
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-1844. Secret for Life
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
A cocooned figure under a blanket in Velica's apartment showed no signs of life except for faint breathing movements. Velica knew something was troubling her best friend, but she chose to wait for Bonita to open up on her own.Bonita had instructed Velica not to reveal her whereabouts to anyone—not to Nolan, Jeremy, Melissa, or Benjamin. Reluctantly, Velica agreed. She understood that Bonita would return once her mood improved.Velica had asked repeatedly if Bonita needed anything—food, drinks, a shower, her favorite potato chips, or anything at all—but Bonita refused everything. Her only request was a corner of the bed near the wall with a single blanket, and that had been ten hours ago.Velica slipped her hand under the blanket to touch Bonita's forehead, checking for a fever, but her temperature was normal. Lying down beside her, Velica wrapped her arms around Bonita’s blanketed frame without saying a word, softly patting her back to provide comfort for whatever was troubling her.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-1945. Crystal Chandeliers
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
The woman with neatly styled curly hair sat alone in the middle of the restaurant. Her brown-toned attire fit her figure perfectly—modest yet subtly highlighting her curves, enough to catch a man's gaze. It suited her personality: someone who liked being the center of attention without overtly announcing her presence.She was waiting for the man who had canceled their previous meeting days ago. Her heartbeat danced with excitement, pulsing to a joyful rhythm. The ambiance of the five-star hotel restaurant exuded an air of triumph, further bolstering her confidence, which had been meticulously built over the years.When the man she had been waiting for arrived, the woman turned her face away, feigning interest in the luxurious ceiling adorned with glittering crystal chandeliers. But as soon as he stood before her, she smiled, as if she had anticipated the outcome of their meeting all along."I thought I’d be the first one here," the man remarked as he sat down. His posture was the same
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-1946. Tuna Fettuccine
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
Bonita stopped the recording she had obtained from a waiter she managed to bribe, then switched her phone to airplane mode before entering the airport. She had made up her mind to leave after all of Mea's words settled in her fragile heart. The recording wasn’t even finished, yet she could already imagine Benjamin swallowing all of Mea’s words as she had.Mea was right. The truth struck Bonita hard, forcing her to think deeply. She had always found it odd how Benjamin proposed to her at their very first meeting. They had only locked eyes for a few seconds—how could he be so sure he wanted to marry her after such a brief moment? What if they weren’t truly compatible and only realized it after they were married?Her parents’ failed marriage, which left deep scars in Bonita’s soul, made her question everything even more. How could her father agree to her grandmother’s demands just to avoid her nagging? How did her father eventually grow to love her mother, though it was too late, and yet
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-2047. Small Fireplace
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
A strange feeling arose in Bonita’s heart when she heard that the man she despised was no longer alive. Yet there was an odd sense of relief and delight. She was quite certain Jeremy would cheer at the thought that their mother finally reaped what she had sown.Silence engulfed the room, broken only by the clinking of utensils. Edith ate with an ever-changing expression—at times distant, somber, lost as if reminiscing, and, most of all, exuding a sense of unfamiliarity that Bonita could easily recognize."What have you been doing to support yourself all this time?" Bonita asked after washing the dishes.Edith motioned for her to follow into the dimly lit living room, illuminated only by a reading lamp. She sat on a long sofa facing a small fireplace—smaller than the one in the main living room—and offered Bonita a box of praline chocolates lying on the table.Bonita’s initially hesitant steps turned firm as she realized this wasn’t her mother’s bedroom. She didn’t like imagining her m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-2048. The Memo
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
"Bonita must have gone somewhere," Jeremy muttered."I saw her packing her suitcase this morning. I thought it was because she was going out with you. She said you two were going on a date," Melissa said, her gaze sharp as it landed on Benjamin, who was seated on the living room sofa. "She looked so beautiful today. I'm sure she wasn’t lying when she said she’d meet you."Melissa's repeated mention of "Bonita looked so beautiful" only deepened Benjamin's guilt. The gift he was supposed to give Bonita weighed heavily in his pocket, just as the guilt burdened his heart. Alongside it was a small memo handed to him by a restaurant server, written in Bonita’s handwriting: I know who you're meeting. I won't interfere.Benjamin didn’t tell Jeremy or Melissa about the memo. He thought Bonita just wanted to avoid him and would come home later in the evening. But as the hours dragged into the early morning and Bonita still hadn’t returned, his worry began to consume him. Her phone had been unre
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-2049. The Idea of Love
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
Spending the entire night listening to Edith's stories left Bonita wide awake, her exhaustion and sleepiness dissipating. To her, talking to her mother felt like gossiping with Velica. When her mother had left her years ago, all she had known was the sense of being abandoned and unloved. But now, after learning the truth, she regretted not visiting her sooner.The emptiness Edith felt after leaving Jeremy and Bonita had taught her the true meaning of love. When she married Nolan, she believed life would be unhappy without Frans. But after leaving Nolan and her children to be with Frans, she realized it wasn’t Frans she truly loved.Edith had been in love with the idea of love. She was trapped by her own romanticized notions of a lost love. What she loved was the feeling of being in love—not love itself.When she realized that her real love was in a place she could no longer reach, the only thing she could do was keep track of the people she loved through social media. She confessed to
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-2050. Powerless
Somebody That You Loved/nouveliezte
Benjamin visited every hotel in Bonita’s city over several days. Frustration mounted as hotel staff repeatedly turned him away, citing guest confidentiality, but his determination did not waver.He scoured every shop Bonita frequented, clinging to the hope of encountering his fiancée, yet his efforts yielded nothing. He returned to his apartment only to shower and change before resuming his search, combing through the city’s hotels and stores in vain.By the next day, the last name that came to Benjamin’s mind was Zayna. He wasn’t convinced Bonita would visit her, but it was worth a try. Thus, he found himself at Zayna’s apartment in the dead of night.“What are you thinking? It’s nearly two in the morning! Come back tomorrow,” Zayna snapped irritably through the intercom, spotting Benjamin outside her door looking disheveled and desperate.“Please, Zayna. My fiancée has gone missing. I just need to know if she’s with you.”Zayna was about to walk away when Benjamin pounded on the doo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-21
