Richard and Martin now stood right in front of a closed door with two bodyguards guarding it.Richard's gaze then shifted to Martin, who seemed to respond with his usual casual expression."I want to talk to her alone. I hope you understand," said Richard, emphasizing that he didn't want anyone else there but the two of them.Hearing this, Martin just smiled, nodding his head as if clearly allowing the man to do whatever he wanted."Go ahead. You can do whatever you want. But, just remember what I said before. I can't guarantee who the girl will choose later," Martin said confidently.Hearing that statement, as if it was clear that Amel would definitely choose Martin over him, made Richard feel annoyed.He wanted to slap that man's face that looked so arrogant and disrespectful, how dare he try to make Amel his after what he had done to Richard's girlfriend, Milena."I will definitely bring Amel back with me," Richard said even more confidently than Martin.Martin just gave a challeng
Ethan arrived at the place that had been recommended by the security guard. The sound of music that echoed to the disco jedag-jedug from inside the club began to be heard outside the club room. It was unimaginable how noisy it was in there. In the past, Ethan never thought he could enter a nightclub like this. He was sure that one hundred percent or even a thousand percent, Amel would scold him if she knew how depraved he was. However, Ethan really had no other choice. This was the only thing Ethan could do to get the peace he couldn't find since last night. "I'm sorry, Amel." Ethan realized that, even more than that, he should have focused more on finding Amel. However, his lack of opportunity and other evidence that could lead him to her made Ethan even more frustrated. He promised to stop coming to the club and drinking as long as he could meet Amel. A long sigh escaped Amel's mouth, her steps heavy with guilt for the girl. There was a banner in front of the club indicati
Ethan vaguely tried to open his eyes.The pulsing music continued to throb incessantly, making it difficult for Ethan to open his eyes wide.However, despite this, he tried to stay awake and snap out of his daze."Ow... my head hurts so much. Why does it feel so dizzy," Ethan mumbled, hoping he could still gather his wits about him.In his blurry vision, someone approached. It was hard for Ethan to clearly see who was in front of him."Quick! Come!" forced that person whose face was unclear.Ethan knew that person must have thought Ethan had lost consciousness. That person must have assumed that Ethan was now heavily drunk.Ethan admitted he looked disoriented at that time, but he could still vaguely remember what was in front of his eyes."Let go! Where are you taking me?!" snapped the girl, causing Ethan, who was trying to stay strong, to attempt to get closer to her.He tried to save the girl but to no avail.His effort failed, his outstretched hand was then grabbed by a man whose
Amel hung her head, the dim light in the room making her feel dizzy for a moment.She hadn't eaten a single grain of rice all day, not because they hadn't offered her food, but because she had always refused the guards' offers."It would be better if I died here. I don't want to be with them anymore. I just want to die!"Amel shouted loudly, her mind feeling pressured by it all.She still didn't understand why she had to endure such inappropriate treatment, what did that man really want?If only everything could be redone, Amel would ask Ethan to leave with her and not get involved with all of them.To hell with their lives, but the most important thing was that she and Ethan could live in peace."How did everything end up like this?"Various questions arose in Amel's head, feeling so pressured by it all.Her head was noisy, screaming at everything that made her feel like she couldn't do anything anymore.She didn't even know if it was morning, afternoon or night. Her room was complet
The next morning, Citra woke up from her bed as usual.Citra's life right now was far from recovered and good, as the woman wasn't growing in her career like before, but instead chose to confine herself in her cousin's apartment.Knock! Knock!A knock was heard on her bedroom door, and without needing to ask, Citra already knew who was behind that door."The door's unlocked," Citra said briefly, ignoring the creaking sound from the door.Currently, Citra was busy opening photos of her childhood stored in an album that she would always open whenever she felt lonely and sad."What are you doing?" Nike asked, sitting down near the woman.Citra remained silent, keeping her mouth shut as if reluctant to answer the man again.She only gave a signal through her eyes that looked at the album."Is that me?" Nike asked while pointing to a portrait of himself and Citra when they were little.Citra smiled faintly, followed by a nod of her head.For a moment, a rather long sigh came out of the wom
The dim light coming through the curtains of the man's room seemed to disturb Richard's sleep as he lay listlessly in his bed.He clicked his tongue in annoyance, irritated that his sleep had to be interrupted by that light."They shouldn't be bothering me!" Richard grumbled, half-conscious.As Richard grabbed the pillow on his right side to cover his face and avoid the light, suddenly the sound of his phone ringing echoed, filling his entire room.Richard's face became annoyed again, cursing in his heart at the person who dared to call him."Such a nuisance! Isn't the sun disturbing me enough?! Why does there have to be something else making me angry this morning!" Richard grumbled, getting increasingly irritated.Reluctantly, Richard walked to the table where he kept his comb and similar items, coincidentally where his phone was placed.Richard's gaze, which was initially blurry, suddenly became clear when he saw the nickname that appeared on his phone screen."Mr. Nike? Why is he c
Everyone appeared shocked by what had been displayed on the big screen.Whispers began to be heard, recounting the bad things that man had done in the past.Everything resurfaced, becoming a hot topic among the employees there.Richard, feeling that he had been set up, did not deny all his actions, but Richard felt that the man had forgotten the agreement that should have still been maintained.Hadn't Richard helped that man in many ways, so why now did he have to get fired by having his disgrace exposed in public?If it's like this, then what about his future? It will be difficult for him to get a job later if his name is already this bad.In the business world, it's not difficult for bad news to spread to any corporate environment.Richard, who did not accept being treated like that by Nike, who was notoriously only a temporary director at that office, suddenly raised his voice, to hell with him no longer respecting his superior."What is this?! Do you think you have the right to do
Ethan slowly opened his eyes, holding his throbbing head in pain.The memory of last night's events, which left Ethan helpless, gathered strength within him to move, to get up from his bed.Last night's events seemed like a dream in Ethan's mind. He didn't expect all of that to happen, not knowing who was behind it all.However, Ethan would make sure that his foolishness regarding drinking would only be done for the last time last night.He wouldn't repeat the same incident, which put him in a trap he never thought he would experience.A long sigh began Ethan's morning. He felt so grateful for God's grace that still saved him.Luckily Ethan could get out first; he didn't know what would have happened if he had stayed alone with that girl in the room.Meanwhile, it was clear that he had drunk the beverage mixed with drugs.Ethan's footsteps seemed to move towards the bathroom, washing his face, cleansing everything that poisoned his mind.Ethan then brushed his teeth and went out to th