Citra let out a long sigh, then turned her gaze away. Suddenly, she found Martin standing right in front of her."Remember! Don't mess with me. Or you'll lose everything," Martin threatened the woman.Citra felt like she wanted to counterattack the man.However, all of that turned out to be something Citra could only do in her imagination.In reality, the man did not let Citra succeed in doing what she intended to do.It was clear how Martin did not want Citra to resist him like what had happened back then."I'm also not interested in fighting someone like you," said Citra, making Martin smile crookedly. He understood how the woman was trying to hold back her feelings.But at least now Martin was much luckier because the woman could not put up any resistance at all.This was clear from what happened, where Citra could only remain silent, unlike usual when she would hit Martin with various sharp remarks."I told you, you won't be able to say anything anymore now. All of this is much b
Citra stared at the woman who had caught her. She struggled to swallow her saliva as she saw Mrs. Merry now looking at her with a blank expression."Were you trying to contact someone?" asked Mrs. Merry, making Citra try to think of what she should say to the middle-aged woman.Although Mrs. Merry seemed very nice to her now, quite different from the woman a while ago.However, Citra would not tell her about her closeness with Ethan."Uh... yes... I was trying to contact Nike. I... think I want to stay at her apartment today. I need a change of scenery," said Citra, making the woman nod her head.Although there was a strange feeling because the woman's face looked tense, Mrs. Merry eventually ignored it."If there's anything bothering you, just tell Mom everything, okay? Mom also didn't know anything about this rushed wedding. Mom was also shocked to hear that they had prepared this event," said Mrs. Merry, making the woman nod her head.She didn't mind at all what was happening at th
Mahira now seemed to be acting more normally when with that woman."You shouldn't have gone to such extremes, Leona. No matter what, if God doesn't destine him for you, you can't force that fate. Look at what happened with my relationship with that jerk," Mahira said, using her own experience as an example."You don't need to think about it anymore. Besides, everything has already happened. The most important thing is that my condition has improved now, right?"Leona assured Mahira that she was truly fine now.A long sigh escaped her mouth, then she shifted her gaze to look straight at Mahira."Are you worried about me? Aww... how romantic!" Leona's teasing was intentional to break the tense atmosphere between them.Laughter could now be heard quite loudly, clearly indicating how both of them were now doing better."When are you going to introduce me to the guy who made you able to move on so quickly, hm? Oh yeah, you still owe me a story. You haven't told me about your impressions fr
"Bro! Ethan!" Amel exclaimed, feeling annoyed because she was being continuously ignored by that man.The woman appeared to be pouting, indicating how upset she was over what Ethan was doing.Ethan seemed not to hear her at all. Even though Amel had clearly tried to talk to him at that time.However, not once did the man want to listen to her. She couldn't understand what was happening with Ethan."Bro! Ethan, are you hearing what I'm saying?" asked Amel, making the man take a deep breath.Amel was seen narrowing her eyes, staring intently at the man.Ethan turned for a moment, looking at his sister with a tired expression."I'm exhausted, Amel. I hope you won't talk about things like this right now. I hope you understand what I mean at this moment," said Ethan, making Amel promptly shut her mouth.Indeed, Amel shouldn't have asked the man any further because she should just let everything become a matter between Ethan and Citra alone.Amel fell completely silent, turning her gaze tow
Citra stepped towards the balcony of her room.Her eyes began to close, letting all the emotions enveloping her disappear and leave her.Somehow, the days Citra had been going through lately always felt heavy. She couldn't imagine all the bad things happening in her life.Citra tried to stay calm, but tears that understood how she felt and how broken she was made Citra unable to move.She let all her feelings melt with everything, even the falling raindrops seemed to clearly understand how miserable the woman was at that moment."Why, God? Does everything have to be this hard? What sin have I committed against you all this time? Why do you give such a painful test like this?" Citra asked, feeling sad about the fate she was currently facing.The woman didn't understand what to do anymore.Click!Faintly in her sense of hearing, she could clearly hear someone approaching her.Citra no longer cared. Whoever it was, they wouldn't improve her chaotic condition at that time.Let that person
"Is there nothing left behind?" asked Leo while looking intently at his niece.The woman with a sweet smile at the corner of her lips felt so happy because this afternoon she had been allowed to go home by the doctor who had been treating her while she was in the hospital."Ready to return home, hm?" asked the Uncle, which made Leona nod her head without hesitation.Of course, she was even impatient to go to the house that was actually much more calming compared to the hospital that was only filled with the smell of medicines.A rather long sigh came out of the man's mouth; he felt so happy when he knew his niece also felt much happier now."Thank you, Mr. Ethan. All this time, you have taken care of me very well. I don't know how else I can repay all your kindness. I hope you didn't do all this reluctantly," said Leona, who then looked intently at Ethan.The man then shook his head; of course, he would deny the truth of what Leona said, because actually, he did all this only because
"Are you running away?" asked Ethan, starting the conversation between them.Lately, they hadn't communicated online at all, let alone met in person. Ethan hadn't expected that God would write such a fate for him and Citra.It was visible how the woman also felt awkward, stretching out her hand, scratching the back of her neck which wasn't itchy at all.She looked at Ethan intently, flashing a smile that was difficult to decipher the meaning behind."Yeah... something like that. I just don't like it when I go out and have to be watched and controlled by him. So, I tried to escape from Martin's men, but they ended up threatening to do something bad to me, as you saw earlier. I really hate them all," muttered Citra, making Ethan sigh.That woman's behavior was something else these days."Hm... wouldn't it be better if you just drop me off here? I'm afraid... those people will report to Martin, and you'll end up getting dragged into this too," Citra said again, with worry evident in her
Professor Malik appeared to be trying to calm the anger of the woman with him.Amel's face was filled with a sour expression, indicating how the woman did not accept what the man in front of her had done.She stared at the man sharply, tears slowly starting to fall from the corners of her eyes.With difficulty, the woman tried to swallow her saliva, but it was clear that the man would not change his decision at all.Professor Malik seemed not to care about the expression Amel was clearly showing at that moment."I understand how you feel about not agreeing to come here, Amel. However, I want you to meet Richard first. He asked me to bring you with him. I don't have any other choice now. He threatened me," said Professor Malik, who would clearly obey what Richard had asked.That man was his brother. No matter how bad a sibling might be, of course, no one would fulfill that sibling's wishes except their own blood relative."So? Do you have to obey him and trap me here? You've really los