78Aurel lay on the floor of the dark room, his body shivering from being soaked, and also his body twitching from fear."I hope Axel is okay, I hope Daniel doesn't find Axel, and Axel is free from father," he said. Even though she was also in danger, the girl still had time to think about Axel's condition. Maurer had kept her there after learning that the girl helped Axel release his father's prisoner--Emelia. Aurel's face looked pale, with blood flowing slowly from the corner of her lips from the blow she had received earlier. Occasionally the soft hand held his lips which continued to flow fresh blood, Aurel also felt if the teeth in the front were loose due to the blow he received. Aurel's tears ran down both cheeks, creating a small path in the layer of dust that stuck to his face. This was the first time Maurer had hit her, even Bobi's incident a few months ago was not as severe and cruel as this. The girl felt scared and had no idea what would happen to her after this. She
79Maurer looked at Aurel with a regretful look. Aurel's tears were streaming down her puffy face with blood on the corners of her lips. He felt so guilty for torturing his adopted daughter until she bled.Maurer slowly approached Aurel, his hands trembling. "Aurel, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry for treating you like this," Maurer said hoarsely, trying to hold back his tears.The man was really slapped by Aurel's words, not to hit others, let alone take the lives of others. I don't know how many lives Maurer had lost. His hand reached out to gently stroke Aurel's almost dry hair, then kissed his daughter's forehead remorsefully. Aurel was silent, looking at Maurer with confusion. "Are you really sorry?" she asked weakly, still not believing that her father had two personalities, and could change his attitude so drastically. Maurer nodded, looking deeply into Aurel's eyes. "I swear, Aurel. Starting today, I will never hurt you again. You are my daughter, and I will protect you with all
80Port of Milan, Italy. The port of Milan, Italy was very cloudy, depicting the tense atmosphere of the port, Marcel stood at the port, watching all the Maureer goods that would be smuggled to other countries. Yes, the painkillers were being illegally shipped to neighboring countries. Marcel was assigned to oversee the shipment. He grinned when he realized the goods were ready to go. Maurer's guards loaded it right onto the ship. Marcel walked on the deck of the ship, he monitored the movements of his men. Just as he was about to enter the ship, he was intercepted by a security guard. The object in his hand beeped, a dangerous object detection device like a boom. "Sir, you have a boom," said the security officer. Marcel took a few steps forward and pulled a firearm from under his pants. Then, he pointed the firearm at the security guard's head and...Boom! He squeezed the trigger and fired the bullet right into the security guard's head. When Maurer's men heard the gunshot fr
81Inside the ship, the party was still going on. They didn't know that their lives would be threatened. The boom that Marcel had intentionally inserted into the ship was still beeping. Unfortunately, because the party was playing DJ songs with deafening sound, they didn't know that the boom was located near the party venue. Of course, it was all in Marcel's plan. The man had deliberately placed the bomb near the party venue. Marcel was still standing on the deck of the ship, looking up at the sky-lit sky.His breathing was getting heavier, it was obvious if the man was holding back an overwhelming anger. "Why didn't Axel send the helicopter?" he asked himself. Until, he took a deep breath. The control device in his suit pocket vibrated, he picked up the bomb control device. It looked as if there were only a few minutes left before the bomb would explode completely. Even if the bomb was thrown into the sea, it would still have the effect of destroying the ship factory. Back in the
82While at the front of the ship, more precisely the crew, a man who was piloting the ship heard a warning sound that echoed in the ears. He heard that the ship was in trouble. Closing his eyes, he continued to focus on steering the ship. Even though his whole body was shaking violently, sweat water was pouring out, with palms that began to cool down. "How can there be a boom? Why were the security guards negligent?" he asked himself, even though in the depths of his heart he also harbored an overwhelming sense of fear. The well-built man continued to focus on driving. What's more, there was a coral reef in front of him, if he steered the ship wrongly, it could be that the ship would hit the reef, and the ice rocks around. Letting out a long sigh, he looked back as the assistant crew members were already praying according to their beliefs. He clenched his fists and prayed to the Lord Jesus to always be protected. "Ah, I don't want to die. My children and wife are waiting for me
83Le Yuna pointed her cell phone camera at Daniel who was tied tightly to the chair, his face covered in fear and sweat pouring down his face. On the other side of the screen, we could see a panicked and pale Maurer. Le Yuna laughed sarcastically at Maurer's cornered and helpless state."Tell me, Maurer! In 1995, my mother worked at your residence, she served as a butler for many years, why did you resign?" shouted Miss Le in a loud and firm voice. Maurer still looked cold, he was also staring intently at the camera, his gaze like he was about to swallow le Yuna alive. "I don't remember that incident," she said in a flat voice. Le Yuna brought her face closer to the camera, her eyes staring intently at Maurer. "Don't lie, Maurer! My mom resigned because you tried to rape her! You ruined my mom's life, and now it's time for you to pay!"Maurer was silent, however, his gaze was still the same, that piercing gaze was extremely sickening. And, how could le Yuna know all about that 1995
84"Arghh! It hurts, doctor Axel!" cried Daniel in terror, as the tool began to be aimed at his leg. The lawnmower was literally eating away at his leg. The sound of the mower grew louder, as if it were the soundtrack to an endless nightmare. "Arghhh? Arghhh! Arghhh!" biting her lip, it was useless, she wouldn't be able to run this time. Slowly, the device began to crush her left leg, seemingly tearing every fiber of flesh and sinew that was there."You're crazy, doctor Axel! Arghh! My leg! My leg!" screamed Daniel. He shook his head trying to remain calm, as the cutting tool destroyed his leg. He had no idea that the forensic doctor who was known for his kindness was now destroying Daniel's leg. In a tragic way. Fresh blood mixed with bone fragments, creating a horrifying sight. Daniel felt so much pain that he almost fainted from the pain."This is my uncle's revenge!" screamed Axel in a loud voice, full of vengeance and rage.His once handsome face now looked hideous, with an imp
85After being satisfied torturing Daniel. Le Yuna didn't want Maurer to come with his team and finish Axel. She begged Axel to leave the apartment immediately. They packed up. "Le Yuna, I don't want to be labeled a coward, how can I leave the apartment after challenging him. No, I have to stay here, I'm not afraid if we both lose our lives," said Axel, he turned his body around. Staring at Le Yuna who was packing in the room. Le Yuna let out a long sigh, she looked deeply into Axel's beautiful brown eyes. "Then, if you die. What about me? It's not just about you, Axel, there's me and Miss Emilia," Le Yuna said. Yes, the decision is no longer just for Axel. There is Le Yuna and also Miss Emilia who must be protected. Axel turned to Emilia who was sitting in the makeup chair, her pale face made Axel feel sorry. If he remembers that the woman will be locked up again if caught, it will make the woman tormented. Axel sighed heavily, he closed his eyes and in the end, he said, "Okay, t
months later. Today, Aurel gave birth via C-section. I held her cold hand."You can do this," I whispered. Her blood pressure was rising, and I felt worried about her condition."Don't panic, honey, don't panic." I gently stroked her hand. This was the second time I'd been in an operating room just to accompany a woman giving birth. I remembered the moment with the late Miss Le, the mother of my child who passed away 15 months ago.The room was really cold. I felt a deep sense of worry. Even though I was used to handling more terrifying patients than this, I felt this was far more frightening - a mother's struggle to bring a little angel out of her womb. It required a very real sacrifice.After a few minutes, I heard the cry of the baby we'd been waiting for these past eight months. I closed my eyes, and without realizing it, I started crying. I imagined the unintentional process. Of course, I say it was unintentional because I had touched Aurel nine months ago while unconscious or en
Axel smiled as he watched Aurel and Azzura chatting. Aurel repeatedly kissed the top of Azzura's head, and Azzura did the same. The child kissed Aurel's stomach multiple times with a wide smile, her face clearly showing happiness."Thank you, Axel. I never imagined Azzura would be so happy with a stepmother like Aurel. I thought Azzura would be consumed by sadness when she learned her mother was gone, but ... Aurel has managed to keep Azzura's smile from fading," Mrs. Elena said, intently watching Aurel and Azzura. Without realizing it, tears of joy flowed from the corners of her eyes."Mrs. Elena is right, I'm lucky to have Aurel. God truly sent Aurel to replace Le Yuna. I promise to protect Aurel so she doesn't meet the same fate as Le Yuna. I don't want Azzura and her future siblings to lose their mother again," he replied while hugging Mrs. Elena tightly. She was the woman who had taken care of Azzura while he dealt with the difficult case he had to solve."Amen, may God hear our
183After returning from the hospital, I deliberately brought Aurel over just to have lunch together. Because, for two months now, I've never invited her just for the two of us. "What if Azura cries?" she asked, as the car we were driving turned right into a fast food restaurant. I smiled. "No problem, I have Elena's mom to look after her, pregnant women need a lot of nourishment, Aurel," I said. "Wait a minute." I got out of the car and took the initiative to open the car door for Aurel. Krttt"No need to overdo it, Axel. I can open this car door myself. I'm not too weak really, it's just that earlier it felt like the energy was completely depleted because I didn't use it I kept spitting out my stomach contents." Aurel said. I took her hand, and as she held it, Aurel looked up at me. Maybe, he feels if this is the first time, I treat him special like this. Until we finally chose to sit in the corner of the fast food restaurant. I deliberately ordered a lot of food, and also de
182Two months later. Today is exactly two months since Aurel and I got married. After performing the autopsy, my cell phone suddenly rang, I received a phone call from Elena's mother. When the line went dead, Elena's mother could be heard breathing heavily. "Axel, Aurel is unconscious. Hurry home! She's suddenly weak." I was shocked, and immediately took off all the medical clothes I was wearing. Upon receiving the phone call from Mrs. Elena telling me that Aurel had fainted, my heart immediately started pounding, frantically.Without wasting much time, I quickly went home to see how she was doing. A few minutes later, I arrived at the apartment. Then, we rushed Aurel to the hospital, which was not too far from the apartment. His face was pale and his body was weak, making me even more worried. Cold sweat poured out. What exactly was going on? I tried to hold back my worries, I was the only one carrying her. While Elena's mother was at home looking after Azzura. Azzura was crying
181Axel's POV. The sunlight comes in through the window of the room. I feel something falling on my chest. Making me short of breath. I slowly opened my eyelids. How surprised I was to see this smooth white hand like vermicelli already perched right on top of my chest. I turned my head to the side, surprised to see Aurel already lying beside me. "Aurel," I called, her breathing regular as she was still asleep. I tried to move Aurel's hand from above my chest to my side. After moving Aurel's hand. I immediately got up. When I lift my head, it feels heavy. I pulled back the blanket that covered my entire body. How surprised I was to see the state of my naked body. "Oh my!" My chest was beating so fast, was it me and Aurel last night? Trying to remember the scene last night. I remember drinking on the balcony, afterwards getting drunk and vaguely remembering the moment I walked into the room. Hugging Miss Le. "What? Oh my God," I said. I got out of bed immediately. Even my clot
180Aurel actually wanted to push Axel and wanted to refuse but there was no reason to refuse. They were already officially a married couple. But, why did Axel call her by the name le Yuna.Aurel's heart sliced to hear Axel call the late azzura's mother."Let me kiss you," Axel whispered in a breathless voice. Aurel closed his eyes, in the dark of the night the woman chose to surrender to being touched by the man who had just legalized their relationship. After that Axel's hand immediately pulled the button of the pajamas that Aurel was wearing. Slowly but surely, the chest button was unhooked.Axel buried his face there, right on Aurel's chest."I missed you so much, Miss Le," he whispered once again. "But I'm not Miss Le. I'm Aurel," Aurel murmured, tears falling down his cheeks. Axel's finger gently brushed Aurel's lips. While one of his hands held his chest and squeezed the rubbery part. A sigh escaped Axel's lips. Aurel closed his eyes to enjoy what was supposed to happen. A
179"Yes, I'm fine, Aurel. Don't worry. I fell asleep while soaking in the bathtub!" came Axel's voice to Aurel. The man was wide-eyed in shock, he had even fallen asleep for almost an hour on the page. His palms turned blue from the cold. It was very cool in Milan at that time. "Thank goodness," Aurel said, he pressed his beating chest, of course afraid something would happen to Axel. He stepped back and sat on the makeup chair, again wiping off the traces of makeup that had stuck to his face.KrtttAxel came out of the bathroom wearing a bathrobe, with wet hair that doubled his good looks. Aurel gave him a glance and he went into the bathroom to wash his face. After washing her face, she came out and applied a night cream. Apparently, Axel was not in the room. "Where is he? Must be in Azzura's room." She said. She extinguished the room lights after applying the cream, then slowly laid herself down on the king size bed, she lay staring at the ceiling of her room which was expose
178Then, Axel took off all the clothes he was wearing. Of course, the white suit. The one he wore at the wedding a few hours ago. KrttttThe door knob turned, and Aurel entered Axel's room. Now, the room no longer belongs only to Axel, there is a new resident who will reside there. Because Axel took off his pants and also the top coat he was wearing. When Aurel entered, of course he reflexively covered his chest. With a three-square object in the middle of the thigh. "I'm sorry," Aurel said. She looked down and averted her eyes. "No problem," said Axel. After that Axel went into the bathroom without answering what Aurel said. Perhaps, Axel was really very embarrassed. He drowned himself in the bathtub. As for Aurel, he sat in front of the dressing table. She imagined a beautiful first night, her partner sensually removing the wedding dress. But, this... She took off the wedding dress using her own two hands. Trying to unhook the hooks on her back. The dress was a little difficu
177 Two weeks later, Axel, dressed in a white suit, walked down the aisle. With a woman he never expected to tie the knot with. Yes, she was Aurel. She wore a white wedding dress with elegant beading and patterns. Hair ornaments that are so neat and very beautiful, she continues to smile, the joy in her heart cannot be expressed in just words, now she has successfully married the man who made her fall in love for the first time. Holding a bouquet of white flowers. They laughed as all the guests applauded. After the wedding vows were said, Axel briefly kissed Aurel's lips on the altar. This was the first time Aurel had received a kiss from Axel. Her heart was beating very fast when those lips landed on hers. His eyes filled with tears. "Look at father Maurer. Now little Aurel has grown up. And. Exactly today Aurel is married to the man who made Aurel fall in love for the first time." Aurel's heart said. After a brief kiss Axel took a few steps back, he was nervous. "