"Where else do you want to go?" Ethan asked, glancing towards the woman beside him. Since earlier, Ethan hadn't heard a word from the woman, she was silent as if out of words.Ethan then glanced briefly at Citra, the woman seemed to be staring out the window that he had intentionally opened."Citra? Hey? Want to stop somewhere else?" Ethan asked, making the woman shake her head."Let's just go home."Ethan furrowed his brow, he felt that previously nothing had happened between him and Citra.However, a second later Ethan was reminded of the reality of the woman who often became curt.He was also only a partner and helping the woman, in reality Citra was still her usual self, always indifferent and oblivious to her surroundings.Ethan drove the car again, heading to the hotel where they were staying.***Throughout the journey until now they were in the room, Citra completely ignored Ethan. She didn't even say anything since earlier, she went to take a shower and then prepared to go to
Ethan then got out of the car along with Citra, who also got out just to see him off."Thank you for going through the trouble of dropping me off like this. You shouldn't have been this late on your first day of work," Ethan said, looking at the woman with a guilty feeling in his heart.Citra, upon hearing Ethan's words, shook her head, disagreeing with the statement that had just come out of his mouth."Don't say things like that. I also asked for permission from Mr. Leo. So, don't worry," Citra replied with a small smile.After that, Ethan then bid farewell to the woman because the bus he was going to take was about to depart."In that case, I'm off. Take care of your health. I'll be back as soon as possible," Ethan said, returning the woman's smile with an even broader one.He then raised his hand, waving as if signaling a parting to the woman.Ethan felt more at ease; he didn't expect his relationship with the woman who was known for being cold and even untouchable to gradually im
According to his mission, Richard only needed to find out where Ethan's residence was in the village.It's no wonder he hurried to return to his car; he would go back to the city tonight. Richard would not stay in this village; he would go home immediately. He needed Milena; he had to meet that woman soon. Only when he was with that woman and had relations with her did Richard's mind become calm, and all his burdens were released at that moment.As Richard was about to leave, he remembered the stall that Ethan had visited earlier. Maybe he would buy some snacks there since it was starting to get dark, and Richard recalled that his journey had few residential areas for a while.So, rather than going hungry on the road, it was better for Richard to bring some food."2 Burger Kings. Please have them wrapped to go," Richard said, intending to leave and wait in the seating area provided there.However, before Richard could take a step, a voice stopped him in his tracks."Excuse me, sir.
Early in the morning, Ethan and Amel went to visit their parents' graves. Ethan had prepared to pay respects at his mother's grave and had prepared everything, including the flowers that would be scattered on his mother's grave."Good morning, Mother! Hmm...no, I misspoke. I will correct myself right away, Mother, please don't scold me, I won't make that mistake again. So...good very early morning, Mother!"Amel spoke with a sorrowful chuckle. Her memory brought Amel back to the time when, if it was early morning, she would usually joke with her mother.She wouldn't say "morning" to her mother, but rather the opposite. "Very early morning" were the two words she would say."Mother...Mother, do you know? I feel lonely because I don't have anyone to talk to anymore. You said you would get better and we would play together again. You also said you would wait for Brother Ethan to come home. Now look at him, Mother. Your Ethan has returned, he came here to meet you. But it turns out you ch
Amel, who had just returned from the market after buying some vegetables to cook, hurried into her house.She seemed to walk back and forth, checking every corner of her house, as if looking for something."What are you doing, Amel?"For a moment, Amel was startled, repeatedly clutching her chest to calm herself down."Brother! You almost gave me a heart attack," Amel protested, her face pouting in annoyance.Ethan then seemed indifferent to his sister's response. He was about to leave his sister's presence, planning to get some fresh air while reminiscing about his birthplace again.However, before Ethan could take a step to leave, Amel hurriedly grabbed her brother's arm, stopping his movement.Of course, this successfully raised a big question in Ethan's mind. He didn't understand the woman's intention.His furrowed brows and sharp gaze fixed on Amel, clearly indicating that he was asking for an explanation from her.Amel then cleared her throat. "Wait! Don't leave yet, Brother. Th
"Brother! Brother!"Slowly, Ethan's closed eyes began to open, finding the face of his sister, who was now the only family he had left.The face that clearly showed concern for him managed to make Ethan smile at the corner of his mouth."Don't worry, I'm fine," Ethan said to his sister.Amel nodded, even though it was clear that she had just stopped crying. She then helped her brother get up from his sleep."Wait a moment. Let me get a basin of water to compress your wounds, Brother," Amel said and then left.After the woman's departure, someone approached Ethan, making the man lift his face to see who was coming towards him."I'm Melati. Thank you for the help you gave. I'm very grateful and indebted to you," said the woman, whose name turned out to be Melati. She was the woman Ethan had saved."Ethan. Just call me Ethan," Ethan replied, seeming to respond as a mere sign of respect."I promise I'll pay back the money you lent. I'll pay it all back in installments," Melati replied to
Ethan took a long breath. His face looked creased, once again he had lost control when he found his sister touching his phone."I have to apologize to her," Ethan thought to himself.His body, which had started to recover and get better, immediately stepped outside, though still limping.He then found his sister curled up on the porch chair."Amel," Ethan called, touching his sister's shoulder. "I'm sorry. Again, I got angry with you," he continued, feeling guilty.Ethan understood if his sister would be upset with him. But what else could he do? There were too many secrets he had to keep to himself.He had no other way."Is that phone more important than me, Brother? Am I not more valuable than that phone?" Amel asked in a trembling voice. Her tears were still streaming.Ethan closed his eyes, feeling uncomfortable having to see Amel crying, especially because of his own actions."It's not like that, Amel. You're precious, more than anything. Forgive me, okay? I was wrong," Ethan sai
That tense night was truly felt, managing to make the hair on the backs of everyone's necks in the rice field stand up in horror.They all looked scared and sympathetic but didn't have the courage to defend him. They also didn't want to be affected by it all."Where are you going?!" Ethan asked, immediately holding back his sister's arm. At that moment, Amel was about to go forward to see closer. The thing was, the girl's body was small and short, so it's no wonder she couldn't see anything. Unlike Ethan, who clearly had a tall physique."Ish! It's okay, bro. I just want to see it closer. If I stay here, I won't be able to see anything," Amel replied, feeling annoyed.The crackling fire was the only sound Amel could hear, she could only stare at the billowing smoke starting to fly into the air."No. You can't go far from me. This is dangerous, I don't want to take any risks with you," Ethan insisted firmly.For some reason, he felt he just had to be possessive of that woman's safety