Chapter 2

Moussa recalled the first time he met Kasia Galliano. At that time, he was attending an Adi fashion celebration where he happened to be a special guest invited by a famous fashion designer in Dubai. Actually, he was reluctant to come. However, he must come to respect the designer who is still related to his mother's side.

Falling in love at first sight, that was what Moussa al Bintani felt when he saw the figure of Kasia Galliano, who was only eighteen years old at that time. The sharp eyes typical of the Arabian plains, with a sharp nose and lips that seem sensual, make Moussa feel like he wants to drown in the freshness of the young girl's lips. His eyes kept seeing how agile Kasia Galliano was swaying her body on the catwalk with other models.

"Beautiful …"

That was the first impression that came from Moussa's lips at that time. However, his position as a member of the kingdom made him have to maintain his dignity so that he would not be tarnished in front of many people, especially by his future enemies.

"Find out about the model. Who is she, and where are you from? Send all the information via my personal email," he whispered to his personal assistant.

"Okay, Prince …" replied his trusted assistant and walked away from Moussa's presence.

Meanwhile, he chose to focus on looking at the girl who had thrilled his heart until the event was over and continued with a small party held by the fashion designer as a form of appreciation for the success of the fashion show earlier.

Moussa saw the girl again talking to the fashion designer, who seemed very familiar. Of course, there was jealousy in his heart seeing that. However, he tried to be professional. Just as he was about to step towards the girl, suddenly, his right arm was touched by a young female figure.

"Here you are, Prince Moussa. I've been looking for you for a long time."

"Zulaikha? What are you doing here?" Moussa was so surprised and felt uncomfortable with the presence of women who, of course, deliberately came to the party to tease him with clothes that he thought were inappropriate to wear in front of male guests.

"You jokingly ask me that, isn't it , Prince? Of course, I was also invited by that fashion designer. More specifically, my family. He purposely sent an invitation to the Salem family's mansion at that time. Asked my parents to attend. However, they suddenly couldn't attend. Something serious happened at my sister's wedding in America. So, they both went there," Zulaikha said .

However, Moussa did not simply believe the young woman's narrative. He believed that their meeting had been designed by both families to unite him and Zulaikha. Unfortunately, the plans of their respective parents were too late. Because Moussa has found someone who made him fall in love.

"No one should know about my girl. She could be in big trouble if someone finds out about my feelings for her. After all, I don't know her either," Moussa said in a monologue.

Moussa also played by welcoming Zulaikha and making the woman feel that she was watching her. In fact, Moussa just didn't want this sly woman to find out that she was in love with one of the beautiful models who were there.

"Zulaikha should not know about her," he said again.

When he was engrossed in conversation, suddenly the fashion designer came over with the girl he had been eyeing from the start. Moussa was so fascinated by the girl's smile that it made his heart beat irregularly. However, he tried to dampen the vibrations so that no one would suspect him. Moreover, there was Zulaikha who looked unhappy when Imanuel introduced the girl to her.

"Kasia Galliano …" said the girl, introducing her name by holding out her hand. Meanwhile, Zulaikha gave her a disapproving look.

Since that first acquaintance, they have often met. Of course, this was done secretly in order to maintain Moussa's good name as a prince. However, as time went on, Moussa began to dare to introduce Kasia Galliano as his girlfriend. Even though there was a lot of controversy raised, especially on the part of the royal family, he didn't care.

"You don't know who that girl is. Maybe she teased you on purpose from the start. After all, she's not from a noble family. What will people say if that girl becomes your wife?" The mother expressed her dislike for Kasia Galliano. "It would be better for you to marry Zulaikha, whose origins are clear. She also has a distant relative who will strengthen our family ties," her mother continued.

"Never force anything, Mom. I'm an adult, and can already determine good and bad. And who is appropriate or not to be my life partner," he replied.

"But, Moussa, I have promised Zulaikha's parents to marry you two. Where do you want to put your mother's face if you fail to marry just because of that poor girl?" Asked her mother, insinuating the origin of her lover.

In the end, both of them did get the blessing of the royal family. However, with conditions that must be approved by Moussa. He must also marry Zulaikha at the same time as his future marriage. At first, Moussa refused on the grounds of protecting his girlfriend's feelings. However, her mother threatens to do bad things to her girl if she rejects the proposal.

"Fine. If you insist on it, I will. But, I also have conditions. You have to accept it, or I will never marry you for the rest of your life. Zulaikha will be my wife. But, she is second. Because Kasia Galliano is the queen of my heart."

Of course, that made his mother inevitably accept Moussa's request. Even though it was tough, and would be embarrassing to everyone later, especially to the Salem Family. However, everyone has to accept that decision for the sake of a conspiracy being prepared by people who intend to destroy Moussa's relationship with Kasia Galliano.

Even though Moussa is aware of the consequences of marrying a girl from the common people, and must be prepared to face various problems in the future, he doesn't care, as long as Kasia Galliano stays by his side.

"Promise to always be with me no matter what," Kasia Galliano told her when he asked about the girl's willingness to marry him.

"I promise. Whatever happens in the future, we will face it together. Never leave me, Kasia Galliano …" he said to his future wife at the time.

Unfortunately, the happy period of their marriage only lasted until they both had their second child. The family's demands that Kasia Galliano give birth to a boy never materialized after the doctor sentenced her to not being able to have any more children due to a cyst that caused her uterus to be removed.

Zulaikha, Moussa's second wife, of course, did not miss this opportunity, who tried various ways to get their husband's attention. Moussa, who was disappointed that Kasia Galliano could not give him a son, immersed himself in liquor, until finally he was framed by Zulaikha with a hot game of love.

Moussa, who promised Kasia Galliano never to touch Zulaikha, even though she was also his wife, broke it. He preferred spending time with Zulaikha and neglected Kasia Galliano and his two daughters, who were still small at that time. Moreover, after it was discovered that Zulaikha was pregnant. From the results of the examination, it was discovered that the woman was pregnant with a boy that was expected not only by Moussa, but also by all members of the royal family.

Even though Kasia Galliano is the first wife, still, in the eyes of members of the royal family as well as the public, it is Zulaikha who is more worthy of being the first wife. This is because the woman comes from a royal family and is equal to Moussa. Meanwhile, Kasia Galliano is just an ordinary person who happens to be lucky to be married to Moussa al Bintani.

"Congratulations, my lord prince. The successor to the al Bintani family has been born into the world. He is very handsome, just like you," said the doctor who handled Zulaikha's delivery.

The birth of Shayed al Bintani was the start of the breakdown of Kasia Galliano's marriage. Moussa al Bintani spent more time with Zulaikha and their baby and began to ignore the presence of Kasia and their two daughters. Until finally, Kasia Galliano decided to separate by filing for divorce.

"You broke our agreement, Moussa. Just because I couldn't bear a son, you neglected me and our two daughters. I might still be able to endure this pain. But not with our two daughters. Moreover, with the attitude of the members of the royal family who always looked down on them as if their two daughters were trash in their family. Goodbye Moussa. Hope you are happy with Zulaikha and your son."

"You know what the consequences will be if we get divorced, right, Kasia? I won't give a penny of my wealth to you and our two daughters. That's the agreement," said Moussa, trying to make Kasia Galliano stay by his side.

"You are indeed the meanest man I have ever met, Moussa. Fine, if that is your decision, I will accept it. But remember one thing. One day, you will regret everything you did to us today. I will remember everything that you and your family have done for me and our two daughters. Karma will come to you, and you will live in a prolonged sense of guilt," Kasia Galliano answered threateningly.

Moussa never thought that his decision to grant his wife's request for divorce would be an endless regret for him. Seeing how his family feasted on the suffering of Kasia Galliano and his two daughters after learning that Moussa was officially divorced, they made Zulaikha Salem the only queen of their son.

"You may succeed in getting rid of Kasia Galliano and my two daughters from this kingdom with your behavior, Zulaikha. However, I can assure you, after today, you will live in agony because of my hatred for you," Moussa said in a threat that made Zulaikha silent in fear.