The farewell party was held so grandly.For the first time, Citra attended such an event not as someone who was part of it, but as a guest.She really didn't expect it could be this different if she played the role of a guest.A radiant smile naturally bloomed on her beautiful face.Everyone seemed to applaud excitedly when it turned out that the woman Citra had succeeded in creating became the center of attention among all the children and guests there, ranking number one among the 3 kids present.Joy clearly emanated from Amel's face as she raised the trophy she was holding towards Ethan and Citra.Before they knew it, the event was over and everyone started to go out to take photos with their parents.The same went for Amel, who then came over carrying her trophy and certificate."Big Bro Ethan! Big Sis Citra! Look what I just got!" Amel exclaimed, showing off.The two of them then smiled and nodded, agreeing that they were also very proud of the girl."Happy graduation, Amel."Cit
As Citra had told the two people with her, before nightfall, they had already arrived at their new residence first.One apartment unit that truly looked luxurious and magnificent. Ethan didn't understand how Citra could get an apartment so easily. Maybe it was also because she used to be a celebrity, which made it easy for her to get a place to live like this.It was also a coincidence that the news about Citra being disowned was surely intentionally kept secret by her family. No wonder no one knew about it."Here is the room key, Miss. There are two bedrooms in here," said the apartment manager.Citra nodded her head while Ethan, as usual, was the one paying the room rent.The smile on Amel's face had not faded since earlier, she was constantly in awe of the entire building and atmosphere, which was truly different from her village."Which room do you want?" Citra asked, looking at the girl."Hmm...I'll take the one at the end here. So later when I want to go to the kitchen, it's c
"Do you want to sleep together?" Citra asked, seeming to feel bad upon seeing Ethan deciding to sleep on the sofa."Hmm...I mean, in the same room. But we'll have different sleeping places," Citra clarified. She looked flustered by her own words.Ethan chuckled before finally shaking his head."You go to sleep. I'm used to sleeping anywhere. So, don't worry about me," Ethan replied, appreciating the woman's offer."Okay, then I'll go to my room first. Good night.""Night. Sweet dreams," Ethan said, waving his hand.The woman then entered her room, leaving Ethan alone outside that room.Citra immediately shook her head, dismissing any thoughts she felt were strange, and tried to control her mind."What's wrong with me?! No! I can't be like this. What was I just thinking?" Citra muttered incoherently. She then went to the bathroom to wash her face, then took a lying position on her bed.Just as Citra was about to close her eyes, suddenly the memory of Ethan speaking came to her mind.
Citra parked her car at one of the quite well-known cafes in her city. It was a good distance from Citra's new office, where the woman worked."Why did he even ask me to meet him? So annoying," Citra muttered, making an irritated expression.She then shifted her gaze, looking around the area. There was no one she recognized there.Citra's irritation grew, as she couldn't find the person who had made her make an excuse to be there.Actually, Citra also didn't understand why she had to keep secret from Ethan who she was meeting. She shouldn't have done that because that man had absolutely no connection to Citra's life.But when that man had asked earlier, suddenly Citra's mouth felt sealed shut, and she could only say that she had a brief errand."Excuse me, Miss. Are you Miss Citra?" the waiter asked, approaching Citra.Citra, who had just been about to type something on her phone to curse the man who had wasted so much of her time, abandoned that intention."Yes, I am."The waiter the
"Good morning, Mrs. Citra!"Citra's usually flat and cold facial expression gradually changed to show a slightly friendlier aura.However, aside from those two traits being ingrained characteristics of hers, Citra was also currently enveloped in a feeling of irritation that made it difficult to control herself.Citra closed her eyes as she passed by some employees who greeted her.Regardless, Citra was currently the new person who should be able to bring positive energy to those around her.It's just that there was no way around it, it was difficult for Citra to do all that.Citra hurried to her office, closing the door behind her as she leaned against it."Are you okay?"That question made Citra shift her gaze. She had just realized that she was no longer alone in the room.There was Ethan, focused on his computer, sitting calmly at his desk.Citra shook her head, indicating that she was fine."Seems strange," Ethan muttered, as if he could read the woman's mind.He then refocused on
Amel hurriedly ended her conversation with the stranger she had accidentally met.For some reason, Amel felt like there was something off about that man. Amel quickly looked for an excuse and then went to the cashier to pay."It seems strange. I clearly heard him talk about knowing me. What did he mean? I had just seen him for the first time," Amel mumbled anxiously.She turned on her phone screen, it already showed 4 pm. Soon Citra and Ethan would be home."I need to get back to the apartment quickly or Ethan and Citra will worry looking for me," Amel mumbled hurriedly, about to leave.However, before she could take a step, a hand suddenly stopped her movement.Amel gasped, swallowing hard.Her body trembled heavily, clearly feeling a sense of fear that made her hands sweat."Hey! Don't be afraid, I mean you no harm," said the figure who had accidentally met her earlier."Please, don't bother me. I already apologized for the accident earlier. I beg you, I'm just new around here," Ame
"Drink this first," Citra said, handing the girl a glass of water. It was clear how traumatized Amel still felt after facing everything that happened.With hands still slightly trembling, Amel took the water and drank about half of it.Citra then sat down next to the girl, putting her arm around her and rubbing her shoulders to calm her down."You're safe now. Don't be afraid anymore, okay? Next time, if you need something, you can ask the security guard for help or call me or Ethan. Don't go out alone again, okay?" Citra said, looking worried about the girl's condition.Amel, feeling guilty for not asking their permission first, had a remorseful look on her face. With tears streaming down, she looked down, glancing between Citra and Ethan."I'm sorry, sis. Ethan, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have done that," Amel replied, regretting her actions.Ethan, initially overwhelmed by emotion, slowly began to calm himself down. He then nodded and brought the girl into an embrace."Don't go out
Richard returned to his apartment, this time not in good condition but enveloped in the scent of alcohol scattered within him.Actually, everything was intentionally planned by Richard. He purposely paid someone to stage a dramatic kidnapping of the girl who had just finished school.However, unlike what he had imagined, instead of him being the one to rescue the girl, it was Citra and Ethan who came there."Damn it! I won't let you leave me, Amelia! You belong to me. I'll make you completely mine," Richard mumbled as he walked unsteadily.His body seemed uncontrolled, causing him to bump into the small cabinet and sofa there.He even ignored the ringing of his phone, indicating someone was calling him.He was solely focused on himself, still thinking about Amel at that time. Only that girl was on his mind.A few minutes passed until finally someone opened the door to his apartment, revealing a woman entering.Richard, still under the influence of alcohol, assumed it was Amel.A broad