Two days had passed, but the awkwardness between Ethan and Citra had not yet ended.Ethan even resorted to ordering online taxis because Citra always left earlier.The relationship between them was really strained, ever since the incident where Citra had become suspicious of Ethan.Even during joint meetings like now, Citra and Ethan didn't greet each other, showing no good relationship to their clients."Are you two having problems?" asked their company's client, who seemed to sense a high wall between the two of them.Simultaneously, Citra and Ethan shook their heads, saying there were no issues between them."We're fine. You don't need to worry about that. So, do you have any suggestions or complaints about the design we're discussing?" Citra asked, changing the topic between them.The client shook their head, indicating that there were indeed no complaints at that time.The meeting ended, and Citra and Ethan hurried to leave.At the same time, they accidentally touched the documen
Citra and Ethan walked out of sync. The man seemed to have already harbored great anger towards Citra.He walked ahead, letting Citra follow behind him.As she walked, Citra could only remain silent, believing that the truth would surely be revealed there later.Citra would never do such a lowly thing. Besides, why would she steal evidence that she herself would gain nothing from?Ethan had also helped Citra a lot so far, so automatically the woman wouldn't have the heart to do such an inappropriate thing."Please play the CCTV footage starting from 3 days ago, sir."Upon arriving in the CCTV control room, Ethan immediately told the man there to play the CCTV footage.This was because Ethan had last checked the contents of his safe and still found the evidence exactly 3 days ago."Yes, sir," the man replied obediently.He then extended his hand, moving the mouse to play each footage there.Nothing happened. One day passed, as did the second day.Until precisely, when the second day wa
Amel couldn't control herself. Her tears kept falling, following the pain and tightness in her chest.She really couldn't believe the decision Ethan had made. All this time, their relationship had been just fine, and Amel felt there was nothing wrong between them.However, suddenly Ethan said that Citra would never be able to enter their lives again, and he wouldn't even allow them to communicate."Ethan, you're cruel! You're cruel, bro! What have you done?! You've really lost your mind! You're so cruel!" Amel shouted in hatred.She kept hitting the pillow on her lap, continuing to cry her heart out.Meanwhile outside, Ethan could clearly hear the sound of Amel's crying and anger.He, feeling a bit calmer now, tried to talk to his sister about everything.Ethan would explain that this was indeed the best path for their relationship. What Citra had done was really no longer tolerable.Ethan was forced to do all this, even though in his heart he really wanted and hoped that woman had ne
A long sigh escaped Citra's mouth.In her current state of uncertainty, she continued driving her car aimlessly, wherever it could go.She didn't know where to go now. Her mind felt blank, all the feelings in her heart turning cold and untouchable again, just like before.Citra tried to remember the last time she felt so happy, celebrating that happiness until it ultimately ended up destroying her.The corner of her lips curved into a bitter smile.Citra closed her eyes, taking a deep breath to try and control her unstable emotions."Argh! Why did everything have to turn out like this?! Why do you keep torturing me with all this pain?! Why does God always punish me?! What great sin have I committed for you to do all this to my life, God?!"Her thoughts spiraling out of control, Citra began to question the fate God had created for her.The happiness that people always said would come to those who remember God and are grateful for His trials was nowhere to be felt by Citra right now.Sh
Amel put down the pen and paper on her bedside table, leaving it as a message for her brother to find.After long consideration, Amel had decided to go through with this plan.Perhaps Amel's absence for a while would allow Ethan to think more calmly.Amel wanted to make the man realize that the strength of his love for Citra would prove that she wasn't truly guilty.She knew Ethan still had doubts about everything. But his massive ego prevented him from controlling himself.Ethan would only heal with help from himself, when he could reflect and become calmer.That's why Amel decided to leave, so the man would lower his ego."I'm sorry, Ethan. I have to do this for our future good. I don't mean to make you miserable or get revenge for Citra's pain because of your actions. But I'm doing this because I care about you. I'm sure you'll understand when I'm gone from your life too," Amel muttered as she shouldered her backpack to leave.She had packed some clothes and was wearing a mask and
Citra looked uncomfortable as the bright sunlight now pierced sharply into her eyes.She tried to avert her gaze, looking for a place where she wouldn't face the sun directly.However, suddenly someone pulled open the curtains covering the bedroom window, letting the bright light flood into her room."Ah! Can't you see I've been trying to avoid it? Come on, close those curtains again!" Citra ordered, trying to cover her face with the pillow and bolster there.A man's voice clicked his tongue, making Citra try to fight against the bright light."It's not good to keep wallowing in your sadness. Come on, let's go! We're going jogging together this morning," suggested the man, who was none other than Nike.He tried to wake the woman up. Her dark under-eye circles were clearly visible, indicating she hadn't slept since last night.She had just been crying, feeling sad about what had happened in her life."No. I don't want to go anywhere this morning. I just want to live in peace. You go an
Amel woke up from her sleep, looking at the clock that showed it was already 9:30 AM.She let out a long sigh. It was so late, but Richard still hadn't woken her up.He should have woken her even if she was still sleeping soundly.In this situation, Amel felt awkward as a guest who had just arrived and was staying there."I'll scold him. It's weird that he didn't wake me up," Amel muttered, feeling annoyed.Currently, Amel was sleeping in the man's room while Richard had decided to sleep on the couch in the living room.He didn't want to make Amel feel uncomfortable while she was in his apartment.Before going to see the man, Amel first went into the bathroom to wash her face to freshen up.She also made sure to brush her teeth.After finishing everything, Amel, now ready, left the man's room.A smile appeared on her face when she found the man in the kitchen of his apartment.Just as Amel was about to open her mouth to greet him, she suddenly stopped when she saw the man receiving a
Citra stretched all the muscles in her legs, which felt tight because she hadn't gone jogging like this in a long time."Weak. Just from that, you're already giving up," said Nike as he handed a bottle of water to the woman.Ignoring the man's words, Citra rolled her eyes lazily, choosing to gulp down the water until it was almost gone."I haven't done a morning routine like this in a long time. It's natural that I get tired faster than you," Citra replied sarcastically.The man could only laugh, making fun of the woman."Come on! Let's go back home," said Nike, inviting the woman to leave.Citra, who was actually still feeling tired but didn't want to be considered weak again by the man, then strengthened herself to stand up straight and walk away with him."A woman must be strong, don't be weak and easily mistreated by others," said Nike during their morning run.Citra could only focus on the road ahead, feeling like she wanted to faint right then and there."Want to order an online