Amel furrowed her brow, feeling very unfamiliar with the road they were traveling on again.This was the second time the woman was taken away by Professor Malik, due to Amel feeling irritated with her bad mood.A long sigh escaped Amel's mouth, clearly showing how the woman was about to give up and wanted to ask Professor Malik where they were at that moment.However, the woman had no other choice now.She could only resign herself now.Her energy felt completely drained if she had to respond to that man.It was clear how the day was already turning to late afternoon and could be said to be approaching evening.Who knows how many hours Amel had been sitting in that car with her gaze never shifting from her sharp eyes.She was still staring out the side window that she had intentionally left open."We'll be there soon," said Professor Malik, which made the woman turn to look intently at Amel.He thought that the woman's anger towards him would have started to subside, considering how l
"Just wait until sunset appears. I'll be busy with that woman first. You just get everything ready. Remember, don't let anyone else try to enter this area I've reserved," Professor Malik said firmly to the man.He just nodded, following Professor Malik's instructions.Once Professor Malik made sure that person had left, leaving only himself and Amel, he immediately put both hands in his pockets.He would make sure that woman would let go of her anger towards Professor Malik, since he had brought Amel to a place she had surely never visited before."Sometimes, if someone needs to scream to release everything they're feeling... well, you could say that's okay. You can try it, Amel, because no one will hear you in this place except me and the few people who are supposed to be here."While Amel was focused and lost in thought staring at the rolling ocean waves, a voice suddenly interrupted her concentration."I don't need to scream right now. This place would be too noisy and disturb the
Ethan had now arrived at Leo's residence, where the man was clearly visible waiting on the porch, anticipating Ethan's arrival.A long sigh escaped from Ethan's mouth as he gathered his resolve to meet Leo, who was obviously waiting for him up front.A sweet smile appeared perfectly at the corner of Leo's lips; the man looked extremely happy right now.Meanwhile, Ethan only returned that wide smile with a modest one, not appearing as excited as Leo was showing.In his hands was a fruit basket that he had bought earlier to give to Leo."Finally, you've arrived, Mr. Ethan. Oh my! What's this you've brought? I invited you here for dinner, yet you bring such a gift."Ethan smiled thinly, then shook his head indicating that he didn't mind at all."It's fine, Mr. Leo. Actually, I would feel uncomfortable if I came empty-handed," said Ethan, making the man just nod again.He then made space for Ethan, clearly giving way for the man to enter his house."Please come in, Mr. Ethan. By the way,
"I've prepared dinner for the two of us," Lecturer Malik said suddenly. That naturally drew a glare from Amel, who turned to him with an intense gaze. "Hm.. but, won't we get home late if we eat first? It's already getting dark. I'm scared that we'll get home too late and Ethan's brother.." Amel, who had previously agreed that she would not call the man in front of her with a polite nickname as long as it was just the two of them, seemed more comfortable talking. He felt much more free, not feeling that there was a different level between the two of them. "Already, take it easy. Besides, I'm pretty sure your brother would get even angrier if I brought you home hungry," said Lecturer Malik, to which Amel nodded her head. The woman followed wherever Lecturer Malik's steps took her. She blinked her eyes when she caught sight of a dining table that was enough for two with so many plates of food on it. A long sigh came out of Amel's mouth, she felt that the man was always doing thi
"Thank you for this dinner, Mr. Leo, Miss Leona. Then, if you'll excuse me," Ethan said to the two people in front of his eyes. The smile that was so sweet now rose perfectly at the corners of the man's lips, he tried to hide what he was feeling at that moment. Honestly, since the one sentence question asked by Leo earlier it really made Ethan's mind instantly filled with it. "Be careful, Mr. Ethan. It's quite late at night, drive carefully," Leo ordered the man. Ethan nodded, he immediately stepped away to where his vehicle was parked. Without much ado, Ethan immediately drove his car, got out and left Leo's residence. Fortunately, the streets at night were not too crowded, Ethan was still having trouble controlling his thoughts at that time. "What's really going on right now? Is it true what that Mr. Leo said? Did he say the right thing? The image.. in a moment.. but why does everything feel so fast?" Ethan was still thinking about all the possibilities. At the same time, E
"Good morning, Darling!"Citra, who was standing straight while staring ahead, appeared to ignore the voice calling out to her.Mrs. Merry was seen approaching Citra, getting closer to the woman who seemed lost in thought."Citra..." called the woman gently.Her hand reached out, touching Citra's shoulder, making the woman realize that Mrs. Merry was calling her."Mom?"Mrs. Merry smiled at the woman, making Citra's ambiguous face smile in return.She furrowed her brow in confusion, thinking that her Mom had entered arbitrarily without notifying her."Since when did Mom come here? Why didn't you knock first?" asked Citra, as her Mom usually did what she mentioned.However, this time Citra felt that the woman hadn't done what she said at all."Mom tried knocking on your door repeatedly. But there was no response from you, Citra. That's why Mom just came in now," said Mrs. Merry, making Citra could only nod resignedly.It was visible how the woman's face was filled with an expression as
Throughout the journey home, Amel remained silent. She seemed to be at a loss for words thinking about everything that had happened."I know we can do all of this," said Professor Malik, suddenly expressing his thoughts again.Fortunately, they had managed to escape earlier. Citra had directed them to run through the back door since Martin was the one who arrived.Moving stealthily, they finally managed to get out without Martin noticing them at all."I know we can take that phone and make him lose the digital trail of that video evidence."Amel let out a long sigh, as there hadn't been any agreement expressed by Citra beforehand, making her feel unable to make such a unilateral decision."All this needs Citra's approval first, right? How can we communicate with Citra again when tomorrow they're going through with that wedding, Malik," said Amel, causing the man to pull his vehicle over.He didn't want their serious conversation to be interrupted."This is precisely our golden opportu
Amel closed her eyes for quite a while, strengthening herself before she would tell everything to Ethan.There was no more time now; Amel might still be able to save her brother's relationship."There's something I haven't told you, Brother. About when I was kidnapped by Martin," said Amel, causing Ethan's expression to change drastically.It was visible how the man furrowed his brow, trying to process what the woman meant now.He stared at Amel very intently, indicating that he was waiting for the words that would be uttered by the woman.Amel then gently pulled her brother's hand, leading him to sit on the long sofa where she had slept earlier."I apologize to you for never being honest about all this. Actually, there's a reason why Sister Citra chose to accept her marriage. She could still fight but that man, he wouldn't let Sister Citra resist because he holds a video."Ethan furrowed his brow, looking at Amel with many questions.What was the woman trying to tell him? He didn't u