Outside the room, the loud noise became increasingly clear. Marco and the muscular man looked confused, seeing the atmosphere suddenly turn tense. One of the female servants came running, her face pale."Mr. Martin, there's a group of people outside, they're looking for someone!" the servant exclaimed in panic.Martin heard the report and immediately felt alert. "Who are they?" he asked in an annoyed and disbelieving tone. Tonight was supposed to be fun with Citra, but suddenly someone was trying to ruin it.The servant shook her head, not knowing for sure. "They didn't say who they were, but they're armed and look dangerous. I think they're not ordinary people."Martin quickly thought. He knew this situation could turn bad if not handled properly. "Gather everyone and make sure no one enters here without permission. I'll go meet them."Martin then walked out towards the main door of the bar, trying to check what had happened.In the corner of the room, Ethan was monitoring his men to
Citra's heart pounded rapidly as footsteps were heard approaching. She occasionally glanced at Ethan, who was now beside her. The man looked alert while waiting by the now-closed door."It seems that's Martin," Ethan said, continuing to stare at the door.Citra just nodded, confirming what Ethan had said. Her gaze returned to the door, waiting for someone to open it.Outside the door, Martin stopped his steps, turning to one of his subordinates walking behind him. "Have you dealt with the troublemakers?" he asked, looking angrily at his subordinate for giving access to the troublemakers to enter the bar.The man in the black suit nodded, "Yes, sir, but they all managed to escape."Ethan, who of course heard the conversation behind the door, immediately breathed a sigh of relief. At least his men had gone, and no one was caught by Martin's men, and they all managed to cause a commotion to give him time to find Citra.Seeing Ethan breathe a sigh of relief, a smile immediately appeared o
Citra was startled when she heard the sound of gunshots, and her breathing quickened as she began running towards the bar's exit. But suddenly, everything changed. She felt her legs grow heavy, her vision became blurry, and in an instant, the world around her started spinning.When she opened her eyes again, she was still under the bed, with Ethan now waving his hand in front of her face. "Citra! Citra! Are you okay?" Ethan asked worriedly as he heard Citra call his name several times.Citra blinked a few times, trying to understand what had just happened to her. "Ethan... What happened? I saw us leaving this bar just now, but why are we still here?" Citra looked left and right, confusion truly accompanying her at this moment.Ethan furrowed his brow, until he finally realized that Citra must have just been hallucinating. "It seems you were just hallucinating, Citra. We're still under this bed. And Martin almost found us earlier, but he's gone now because of another problem outside,"
"Citra! Ethan! You're just getting back? Come in!"Amel welcomed the return of the two, inviting Ethan and Citra into the apartment room."How was it? You're both okay, right? No one's hurt?"Amel examined the condition of the two people very precious in her life. Citra responded to Amel's words with a sweet smile at the corner of her mouth."There's nothing for you to worry about, Amel. Ethan and I are fine."Amel sighed in relief, feeling happy to know that nothing bad had happened to Citra and Ethan.She hadn't been able to sleep because she was so worried about them both."We both managed to escape from Martin's men thanks to Citra, Amel. If it wasn't for her idea, one of us might have been caught by them," said Ethan as he got up from his seat.The man walked towards the kitchen to get drinks and some snacks for them to chat over.Honestly, Ethan was quite sure that in Citra's heart, the woman still hadn't fully found peace at this moment."Oh really? What did Citra do? I guessed
Martin decided to go to Citra's residence immediately. He would ensure that woman wouldn't tarnish his name in front of her parents.The man glanced at the watch on his wrist - exactly 11 PM. A long sigh escaped from his mouth.His steps were wide, matching his mind that kept thinking about how to phrase what he needed to say to Citra's parents.As if already familiar with Martin, the guards at the mansion immediately opened the door for him, inviting the man to enter.Martin's brow furrowed, noticing the empty house as if no commotion had occurred; the house seemed so quiet."Please wait a moment, sir. I'll call Madam Merry from her room," a servant in the house said to Martin before leaving.Martin wanted to ask the servant directly, but he refrained from doing so.With steps still vaguely looking at Martin, the woman he was looking for finally met him."Martin? Why are you here so late? Is everything alright? Citra? Where's Citra? Why didn't she return with you?" Mrs. Merry asked t
Ethan opened his eyes when a loud banging was heard from behind his bedroom door.He then walked groggily towards his door and turned the key."Hm? What's up? Why are you waking me up so early, Amel?"Without needing to ask or guess who was behind the door knocking, Ethan already knew it was Amel because she was the only woman living with him."Where's Citra? Isn't she staying over?" asked Amel with a disappointed look.Ethan, still half-conscious, nodded in response to his sister's question.A small sigh of disappointment escaped her lips; she had been hoping to meet Citra again like before."She had to go, Amel. Nike was looking for her. Citra said that someday, she'll definitely keep her promise to sleep over with you," Ethan replied, trying to comfort the girl.She then nodded, having no other choice."Alright. In that case, I'll be going now, Ethan. I need to arrive at campus at least 15 minutes before my class schedule starts," Amel replied, trying to keep smiling.The girl also
Ethan has now returned to his office, sitting right in the big chair that belongs to him.A long sigh escapes his mouth, as it is really bothering his thoughts.The strange voices, precisely from the statements that he had just heard, seem to come back to haunt him, enveloping the silent atmosphere he is currently facing."Argh! That voice is really bothering me! Do I have to follow that woman's crazy request? I don't even have any business with her!"Ethan brushes his hair roughly, unable to understand why all of this can affect his mind at the moment.A little while ago..."You?" Ethan echoed when he found a familiar face in his sight. His memory is still quite strong, remembering that the woman in front of him is the same woman he had previously mistaken for someone else."Fortunately! You still have a good memory. If not... I won't hesitate to give you a lesson until you can remember our meeting," Mahira said to him with a vengeful gaze.Ethan took a deep breath, unable to underst
Ethan returned to his apartment, where he was greeted by Amel's presence.The woman appeared to welcome him with great happiness."Ethan! Ethan, you're home?" Amel asked the man.Ethan, who seemed helpless, simply nodded his head, causing a big question mark to appear on the woman's forehead.She felt ambiguous about Ethan's response, which was quite unlike him."Ethan, is everything okay? I seem to sense a troubled aura on your face," Amel said with squinting eyes.Ethan then turned to look intently at the woman, placing his work bag on the sofa and then sitting down next to it."Don't you want to tell me anything?" asked Amel, looking closely at the man.It was visible how Ethan took a deep breath, flashing a smile at the corner of his mouth towards Amel."No, Amel. There's nothing for you to worry about right now. Everything is fine and under control. You don't need to think about anything. Everything is good. I just feel tired today."Amel then nodded, not wanting to add to the ma