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
"Huh? Sis Citra? What are you doing here? Didn't you have plans to meet up with Ethan?"Amel blurted out this question as she handed Citra a glass of water.Just moments before, when Citra arrived and asked about Ethan, Amel had invited her inside without further explanation."Meet up? With Ethan?" Citra asked, furrowing her brow as she looked at the woman.She shook her head, indicating that she had no such plans with the man Amel mentioned."What? Then who was Ethan going to meet? He just left. I told him I thought he was meeting you, and he didn't protest at all. But I guess he's not actually meeting you," Amel replied, causing Citra to purse her lips tightly.Her brow furrowed, showing her confusion about where Ethan had gone."Hold on, let me call Ethan," Amel said to the woman. "Have a drink first, Citra."Citra, who had been lost in thought, snapped back to reality. She smiled slightly and nodded in response to the woman."Where could Ethan be? I could've sworn he said he was g
Soon after, one of the three women approached the man, draping her arm around his."Darling? Who is this woman? How dare she call herself your lover?"Mahira's eyes widened upon hearing this revelation. "No, Darling. Please, don't misunderstand. She's just a shameless stranger. She's just a cheap woman who betrayed and cheated on me right in front of my eyes," the man replied, looking down on Mahira.With the strength she had, Mahira tried to stand up and return the man's gaze. She shifted her gaze to the woman who was now so intimate with her boyfriend."What are you talking about, Lucas? Why are you calling her Darling? I'm your girlfriend! Not her!" Mahira asserted, causing the man to smirk at the corner of his mouth.He seemed to treat the words coming out of Mahira's mouth like trash."Girlfriend? Since when have we still been in a relationship, huh?! You're the one who betrayed me, and now you're accusing me of cheating behind your back?"The man, whose name was apparently Lucas
Ethan drove his car, carrying a woman who kept shedding tears as if they would never run out.A long sigh escaped his mouth as he occasionally stole glances at the woman who was still busy with her sadness.She seemed to have lost her entire world."Let it go. Staying in a toxic relationship will only harm yourself, Miss."After feeling that the crying was getting worse for quite some time, Ethan couldn't stand it anymore.He then uttered a sentence that managed to catch the woman's attention.The crying stopped for a moment, and at the same time, her gaze turned towards Ethan."What do you mean by saying that, huh?!" Mahira said firmly, seeming to be provoked by Ethan's words.Ethan then shook his head several times, indicating that he had no intention whatsoever towards the woman."I'm just saying what I should say to you, Miss Mahira," Ethan said, not looking at Mahira but staying focused on the busy road ahead.A very clear frown appeared on the woman's forehead as she suddenly na
Mahira followed Ethan's steps, allowing the man to lead her into his residence."Please, have a seat. I'll prepare a drink for you, Miss Mahira," said Ethan, inviting the woman to sit on one of the sofas in the living room.He asked her to wait there while Ethan apparently requested his sister to keep Mahira company as she looked uncomfortable."But, Bro! You haven't..."Amel tried to protest to the man, but Ethan seemed to give her a look that clearly asked Amel to just comply with his words."Please, understand. Let me get her some water first. After that, I'll tell you everything you want to hear from me. Okay?"Amel sighed, nodding her head to indicate that she was agreeing to everything the man said.The woman sat facing Mahira, giving her an awkward smile."Please drink, Miss Mahira. At least to quench the thirst you must be feeling right now," said Ethan as he offered a tray containing 3 glasses of orange juice.Although Ethan knew it was already nighttime, he felt that in this