"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
Billy looked all confused because of his own actions; the woman was getting mad at him.Billy should've been more fair with his time. Instead, he got too caught up in Chika's messages on his phone, causing him to neglect the woman."Key! Please, don't be like this. Open the door for me."Billy tried knocking on the bathroom door softly, not wanting to overdo it for fear that the woman might become even more uncontrollable.The sobs indicating how tight the woman's chest felt faintly reached Billy's ears, the sound slightly muffled due to the sound of running water deliberately turned on by Keysa."Key! Please listen to me first. Open the door, okay? I want to talk to you."Inside, Keysa could be seen shaking her head even though it was clear the man wouldn't be able to see her headshake."Stop saying all that! I don't care and don't want to hear anything from you anymore. I don't trust you anymore!"In her anger, Keysa's self-control seemed to be held by her ego.This made Billy unabl
"Darling? Who were you talking to?"Xavier, just finished paying, furrowed his brow upon finding his wife conversing with someone else.The figure talking to his wife appeared blurry in his sight."Hey, bro! Ran into Audi accidentally,"Xavier's expression turned cold.He clearly didn't like the man in front of him. "Relax. I won't flirt with your wife anymore. I know you'll just keep getting jealous if I do."Billy chuckled, finding it amusing how his friend got jealous every time his wife was flirted with.Xavier responded with a short cough."Oh, by the way, I'll just send the project details via email for our further collaboration, okay? Seems like I won't be able to come to the office for the next few days to discuss it."Xavier furrowed his brow, not used to seeing Billy appear busy."Where are you going, anyway?" Xavier inquired.Billy shook his head. "Nowhere. Just a minor issue. I'll sort it out soon and then focus back on our work.""I could send my secretary to your office.