Jesselyn arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport at ten in the evening, just as New York was starting to get covered in snow, when the city that never sleeps looked noticeably quieter than usual. Jesselyn tightened her jacket that was not too thick. He did not anticipate that it was winter in America. Yes, it's understandable, his departure to the city was really sudden, he had absolutely no preparation.The twenty-one year old girl struggled to move her legs before her joints were all frozen by a bone-chilling chill. He rushed into a taxi and asked the taxi driver to take him to Tribeca, a housing estate in Lower Manhattan, New York. His only goal is to meet Reyhan, his older brother.The taxi was traveling at moderate speed. The driver is a man of black race who seems to have lived in New York for a long time, as evidenced by the way he interacts with tourists in the city and his service will make travelers feel comfortable.Actually, Jesselyn had not come to that city for
"I love you Jesselyn, I really do." That voice whispered right on Jesselyn's nape, making all the fine hairs on her body stand up. She turned to look at the man's face, the same man from the previous day, the same man from three years ago."If one day I'm not beautiful anymore, will you still love me?" she asked.The figure before him smiled. "Until all your skin is wrinkled and until all your hair is white, honey," he replied with a warm kiss on the forehead."If one day, something bad happens to me or my family, will you still love me?" asked Jesselyn again.The man smiled again, his gaze still the same, a look that according to Jesselyn was the most honest look in the world. The boy stroked Jesselyn's hair gently. "I will be your shield. I will protect you," he said.Then Jesselyn threw herself into the man's arms. There was not a shred of doubt in his heart. For Jesselyn, the man is the mate that God has outlined for her.Until, slowly, Jesselyn felt the hug loosen, keep loosening
After a week, Jesselyn was finally able to fully recover. Not only physically, but also mentally. He begins to accept the reality of the life he is currently living. He begins to accept the problems that befell his family, and learns to let go of his fallen fetus.That morning, Jesselyn had breakfast at the same table with Kristina."Madam, I feel quite recovered," Jesselyn said."Yeah, I think so too. Are you ready to work?” replied Kristina.Despite his doubts, Jesselyn still nodded her head. He can't just live in that luxurious house with such guaranteed facilities. Jesselyn is truly indebted to Kristina."I have a big business." Kristina started her explanation. “I employ more than one hundred and five women as commercial sex workers in this city. My business has hundreds of customers.”Jesselyn felt her breath hitch. It turned out that his guess was right. So, will he be asked to do the same job? Jesselyn never imagined that she would undergo such kind of work.Kristina put down
“Arrghhh…!” The man groaned. His grip on the pillow slowly loosened. He was out of breath. Sweat dripped down his temple. But his lips curved into a smile. He looks so happy."I love you Star!" The man whispered to Jesselyn who had been playing with him since an hour ago. But Jesselyn who sat in front of him only smiled faintly while wiping the thick liquid at the corner of his lips, the liquid that was coming out of the man's body. After that, Jesselyn put her clothes back on.With the last of his strength, the man got up from his bed. He grabbed Jesselyn's arm, but Jesselyn pushed him away roughly."Remember our agreement. Only I can touch you. You are not allowed to touch me carelessly!" Jesselyn spoke with a sharp gaze, a pair of eyes that were both stunning and deadly."I just wanted to give you a hug as a thank you," the man said.“This is a buying and selling transaction, not alms. No need to say thank you, “said Jesselyn. "Have you paid in full?" continued the woman."I've eve
Agler lay in his room, it was something he always did every day since his wife was declared dead. Agler is still upset when Davidson sends a psychologist to him, as if Davidson wants to demand that Agler forget Pooja as soon as possible. Though Agler wanted to remember Pooja as long as possible. Yes, life does have to go on. But Agler felt that without Pooja, his life would be meaningless. Moreover, Agler is also haunted by guilt over the death of his wife.While reminiscing about Pooja in the room, suddenly Agler hears music outside. Agler frowned. Davidson rarely plays music in the house because he prefers to read books. Then who is playing the music? At first, Agler wanted to just ignore it, but after a while he felt annoyed, so Agler decided to get out of his room.At that moment, Agler noticed Jesselyn was increasing the volume of the music. Agler frowned. Why is that woman still there?tap!Agler immediately turned off the music. “Why are you still here, huh? I've kicked you out
“I know I can't take one more step towards you … cause all that's waiting is regret … don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore … you lost the love I loved the most…” Jesselyn hummed a song called Jar Of Hearts which was popularized by an international singer named Christina Perri.Agler glanced sarcastically at the woman sitting across from him. "Do you think your voice is melodious enough that you are so confident singing in front of me?" said Agler sarcastically.“Oh… I'm sorry. I really like humming that song. Jar of Hearts is my favorite song because I think the lyrics really suit me. It reminds me of my ex-boyfriend who dumped me. Especially the part…” Jesselyn paused and then she hummed again, “Who do you think you are Runnin' 'round leaving scars Collecting your jar of hearts—““I'm not interested in your favorite song, I'm not interested in your story about that song, I'm not interested in your voice. So, stop singing in front of me!” Agler interrupted Jesselyn's singing."Oh
The man groped beside him, looking for his wife's body, but he found nothing. After opening his eyes, then he saw that his wife was not there beside him. "Honey..." he called. There was no answer, all that could be heard was the sound of running water in the bathroom. The man immediately smiled. He got up from the bed and went into the bathroom.A woman who was taking a bath looked surprised by the presence of her husband behind her. "Honey, I have a patient this morning." She seemed to dodge when the man hugged her from behind, trying to stop him before he did anything more.“Fifteen minutes is enough," persuaded the man while kissing his wife's neck and nape while his hands were wrapped around his wife's chest."Honey, I don't want to wash my hair so early in the morning!" the woman screamed, but a few minutes later she heard a scream. spoiled “Aaaah… Haha.” Fifteen minutes passed in the bathroom, the two of them merged.After fifteen minutes later, the woman came out of the bathroo
Jesselyn smiled faintly watching Daniel's pale face, like he was looking at a living corpse. Yes, Daniel certainly didn't expect to meet Jesselyn again, just like Jesselyn never suspected that there was a scenario in the universe that would reunite her with Daniel. It was indeed the meeting Jesselyn had been waiting for since ten years ago. Jesselyn took Daniel's outstretched hand while also mentioning her name. "I'm Jesselyn," she said, also introducing herself by saying her real name.Meagan looked surprised. Jesselyn? What's that name? Could Jesselyn be the real name of a STAR? Meagan tried to remember the name that seemed familiar. She nodded to herself when she remembered seeing that name on the STAR ID card. Surprisingly, in more than seven years of working with the woman, this was the first time Jesselyn was willing to say her real name to someone she just met. Beautiful-looking woman was indeed strange. Meagan has smelled this oddity ever since Jesselyn immediately decided to