Audi came out while tidying up her pajamas. She also did her nightly skincare routine. "You're not mad at me anymore, are you?" Xavier stared at his wife's face intently, continuing to look at Audi until she lay down on his side. "Of course. Why would I be angry? I don't think there's any serious problem." Xavier let out a long sigh. From the way the woman spoke alone, it was clear how she was feeling right now. It was a common thing for Xavier if a woman would tell a lie or something that contradicted her words. Xavier tried to get closer to the woman, eroding the distance created between the two. "Honey." Audi looked misbehaving but as much as possible she had to restrain herself at that time. She could not be weakened just because of the man's gentle call of affection. "I'm sleepy. Tired. I want to rest quickly." Audi emphasized without turning her body even a little. Just as Audi insisted on continuing to maintain a sense of selfish indifference to Xavier's affectionat
Keysa stretched all the joints in her body. She didn't know what was happening, but Keysa felt that her whole body felt almost the same as fried chicken. Crushed, as if she had been wrestling or fighting for too long last night. "I'm really tired. Why does it feel like my whole body has just done strenuous activity?" Keysa tried to move more fluidly, opening both of her eyeballs wider. However, just as she was about to stretch her body more freely, something heavy rested on top of her. Her brow furrowed as her stomach seemed to be crushed by something she didn't know what. Slowly, her eyes began to open. "Billy?!" Keysa's tone of voice that sounded 2 octaves higher than usual instantly caught the man's attention as well. The look on his face looked annoyed because his deep sleep had to be disturbed due to the sound from the woman's mouth. "What's wrong, Key? Why are you yelling so early in the morning?" Billy ruffled his hair roughly, covering his mouth which seemed to be ya
"Hm... so you two were going to the office, huh?" Chika asked as she took a sip from the glass filled with orange juice that was served by the owner of the house. "Yes. Today is not a holiday. So, Audi and I were supposed to go to the office." Audi grasped Xavier's hand, signaling him not to say anything too harsh."It's okay, Chika. You don't need to listen to Xavier's words. Our work can still be taken care of later. Your coming here willingly is exactly what we should prioritize right now." Audi didn't want to hurt the woman's heart. It was evident from the look on her face that she was starting to get moody after hearing Xavier's sentence that sounded as if she didn't like her best friend from college. A thin smile also seemed to rise perfectly at the corners of Chika's lips. The woman looked happy because she was welcomed well by Audi. "Thank you very much, Audi. I understand. After all, all these years of being in the same circle of friends with Xavier, I've memorized every
"I'm sorry, Chika. Earlier, Xavier suddenly wanted to take a shower first. So, I couldn't help but wait for him. I also wanted to wash my face earlier." Audi reasoned even though it was clear Chika already knew what they were doing in there. It was evident when Chika's eyes caught sight of the plaster on her neck, even though it wasn't there at all before. "It's okay. I came here all of a sudden anyway. So, you guys didn't have any preparation. I'm not bored either, I have Zeyn to chat with. He he.." Chika smiled saying that she didn't mind at all the attitude of the two who left her for a long time. "Yes, Chika. Well, I feel bad for you. It feels like I left you here for too long." "Already, it's okay too. I'm serious. I'm used to waiting a long time too." Chika shook her head indicating that she had nothing to worry about with that woman. Audi seemed to smile as well, followed by an arm that wrapped perfectly around her waist. "Sorry, Chika." Chika nodded at her friend's br
Chika came out of the toilet room with a panicked look on her face. She was anxious after hearing the loud howl that signaled someone's pain. "What's going on? Why?" Chika rushed over to Xavier and Audi who were sitting opposite each other at the dining table. Her eyes rounded at the sight of Xavier's hands, which were now as red as if they had been burned. "Oh my God! What happened to your hands, Vier?!" Chika immediately snatched both of Xavier's hands from his wife's grip. Her worry for the man forgot about the fact that Audi was the man's legal spouse. "Oh my! What happened, Vier? Why did you get hurt like this? You're so careless. In a moment, I'll find some ointment for you." Chika looked so worried, calling the servants there to ask where the p3k box was in the mansion. Silence and petrification. Audi seemed to flinch when she found Chika who was much more alert than her. For a moment, Audi, who was afraid something would happen to her husband, forgot what to do. She
"Go ahead and try it!" Chika arrived with a tray that had just come out of the oven.She seemed to be serving cheese-topped cupcakes, while the chocolate ones had vanished due to an earlier incident."Come on, dig in. I'm curious to hear your feedback. Is it tasty or not? Please be honest about it."Chika instructed Xavier and Audi to each take one of her homemade cupcakes.Meanwhile, she also took one cupcake from the right corner and gave it to a man who kept staring at the dining table."Take this. Thank you for being kind to me." Chika offered one cupcake to the man.Zeyn felt like refusing the cake, but the gaze from his master made him decide to just take it. "Thank you," Zeyn said briefly.Chika nodded, urging the man to try it immediately."Come on, eat up. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on my food." Chika blinked repeatedly.Smiling broadly at him."Eat up, Zey, the cupcake is really delicious. I've already eaten half of mine. It tastes so good. Even the cupcakes in the s
Keysa appeared again with an innocent face as if reflecting her fear."Want some breakfast?" Billy offered to the woman.Slowly, she shook her head as if indicating she had no desire for anything at the moment.A long sigh escaped Billy's mouth, unsure of what else to do.It seemed like he had made a huge mistake by being in her apartment last night."I truly apologize for everything. This mistake is solely from my own foolishness. I shouldn't have made that stupid decision last night."Though hesitant, a slow nod was clearly visible from the woman."I forgive you for your actions."Billy felt slightly relieved, at least his friendship with the woman wouldn't be ruined right now."I promise to take responsibility for everything. You don't have to go through with it if the result turns out positive."Keysa nodded. Slowly, her face now began to look towards Billy, staring at him intensely."Are you sure about your decision?" Keysa asked softly."Of course, Key. What do you mean by a que
Throughout the journey with the man, Keysa's mind remained unsettled."Who called Billy earlier? I know there must be someone important since he didn't mention it to me at all."Keysa squinted, trying to guess who might be the person whose message Billy had hidden.If only there was clarity in their status beyond just being ordinary friends. Keysa would surely be able to freely check the man's phone.Unfortunately, all of that could only be muttered by Keysa. It wasn't the reality that actually happened."Do you know where it is?" Billy asked the woman.Keysa seemed still lost in her thoughts."Key? Can you hear me talking to you?" Billy asked but still didn't get a response from the woman.Billy furrowed his brow, feeling ambiguous about the woman who had been silent since earlier, not saying another word."Key? What's wrong?"Billy touched the woman's smooth hand, which was right on her thigh. That certainly made Keysa snap out of the reverie that had briefly consumed her."Uh, what