Chapter 5
"You're a stupid child! Why do you prefer to spend time wasting money and making love to these cheap prostitutes? You should be in the office helping your father manage the company. Zafran! Did you hear what I said?"
Zulaikha Salem's high notes echoed in a luxurious apartment belonging to her beloved son whose body was only covered by the bodies of three women paid by Zafran to satisfy him in bed. Zulaikha, who was annoyed, immediately chased the three women away, assisted by two personal assistants who glared at the three. Of course, that made the prostitutes scared and immediately got up from the king size bed with makeshift clothes.
"Give each one a bag of gold to keep their mouths shut so they don't reveal my son's behavior to the public. Kill all three if they break our agreement!"
"Yes, young mistress. You guys, come quickly with us!" snapped one of the assistants.
Zulaikha immediately covered her son's naked body, which was still writhing with sleep. Moreover, his body was very tired after channeling his lust to the three women he brought from the brothel where he used to use their services whenever he wanted romance.
"Wake up, Zafran!! Don't make me angry and report this to your dad. Do you want all these facilities to be withdrawn by your Dad?" Zulaikha threatens Zafran–her son.
"Can you not shout and threaten me with the same words? Never mind, Mom. Dad won't care what I do. So, it's better for you to get out of my apartment and not disturb my fun," replied his son disapprovingly.
"Zafran!! Y-you—"
"Don't shout in front of me, Mother!! It's better to just think about the marriage of mom and dad. Don't let it be because mom is too focused on me, and forgets that dad also needs you as a wife. Ah, or do you need to be firm? Mom is just a doll to welcome guests- just daddy's guest?" Said his son, hurt.
"Keep your mouth shut! Your father isn't like that! You should—"
"Then, what is my father like, Mother? Have you started counting, since when was the last time you showed affection as a husband and wife? Since when did you last spend time with us at the dinner table? Do you still remember?" Zafran continued, as if to awaken Zulaikha. "It's better for mom to think about dad than to bother thinking about me," he continued.
"Z-zafran—"
"Go, Mom. I want to continue my sleep. Don't forget to close my bedroom door beforehand," said his son, covering his entire body with a blanket.
Zulaikha looked back at her son before finally deciding to leave as her son wished. Really, she was so hurt by Zafran's narrative about her and Moussa al Bintani's marriage. Even though she kept denying it, what Zafran said was true. Self-denial only made Zulaikha feel more pain in her chest.
The happy period with Moussa was only experienced when the birth of Zafran, which was really eagerly awaited by all members of the al Bintani family and the Salem family. However, Kasia Galliano's decision to divorce Moussa has destroyed Zulaikha's happiness.
Moussa, who initially felt happy because she succeeded in having a son for the next generation of the al Bintani family, turned into a cold person and no longer cared about her. Even when she became pregnant again and gave birth to a very beautiful baby girl, Moussa still didn't care.
She is indeed the only woman in her household with Moussa. However, not in her husband's heart. Because Moussa's heart and love is only for Kasia Galliano–his ex-wife. Of course, this made Zulaikha hurt, and she looked for a way to eliminate Kasia Galliano forever in Moussa al Bintani's mind.
Hearing the death of his ex-wife, of course, Zulaikha was very happy. In her mind, after Kasia Galliano died, Moussa belonged to Zulaikha completely. However, again she was wrong. Instead, she hated herself even more. Condemned Zulaikha with accusations of the murder of Kasia Galliano. However, she denied all the accusations.
"You have no proof whatsoever of my involvement in your ex-wife's death, Moussa! Don't accuse me!" She said in denial.
"I really haven't found strong evidence of your involvement, Zulaikha. However, one day, the truth will be revealed, and you won't be able to deny it. Remember Zulaikha, karma will befall you. When that comes, I hope you realize how painful it is to be betrayed by someone closest to you," said her husband to her at the time.
They are still bound as husband and wife. It's just that, both of them appear at events attended by extended family members. After that, they would return home in their respective cars for various reasons so as not to make the two families suspicious.
"You are only a complementary doll at every state event. Meanwhile, your position has been replaced by someone else," Zafran said, provoking herself one time when the two of them were talking about Moussa, who had never spent time with them anymore.
Zulaikha tries to find out who the woman her son is referring to. However, she did not find the person in question. This time, she did not find the whereabouts of her husband's mistress like before. And that made her unable to get rid of it like she had before.
"Have you found the whereabouts of that woman?" asked Zulaikha in the car that would take her back to the palace.
"Not yet, young madam. Looks like, this time, Mr. Moussa is trying to cover up his whereabouts. But, madam, don't worry. We will try to find him," his confidant answered over the phone.
"That's what you have to do! Because if you don't, your life will be at stake," Zulaikha replied threateningly.
Zulaikha immediately hung up the phone. Her face didn't show the aura of happiness like before. She also asked the driver to take her to a place where she would meet someone who had always been there for her whenever there was a dispute between him and Moussa. Because only that person makes Zulaikha feel happiness as well as peace.
The car stopped at a mansion on the edge of town. There are only a few houses there. This was because the area was only inhabited by mistresses of royal officials, including herself, who were going to meet her mistress. A man who for years has been the gratification of Zulaikha's lust, including the one who has planted the seeds in her womb.
"Honey ... you've finally come. I've been waiting for your presence for a long time. Are you alright, Zulaikha? Why is your face wrinkled like that?"
"Your son pisses me off! I feel like killing him if I don't remember that he is the heir to my husband's fortune."
"Never mind, he's just a child. Don't be too hard on him. You'd better come in, so I can make you calm with my wild touches. It's been a long time since we haven't channeled our lust and spent hot nights together," said the boy. The man was shamelessly kissing Zulaikha's neck, who started groaning with pleasure.
"Aah, Sameer, you sure can always turn me on. Satisfy me, honey ..."
"Of course, dear Zulaikha."
Without the two of them knowing it, a spy had been recording their every activity in the house. Someone who had been intentionally infiltrated by Moussa al Bintani to find evidence of Zulaikha Salem's affair with his wife. And unraveling the true identity of the biological father of the two children from his marriage to Zulaikha.
"Poor Zulaikha. Soon you will feel what Kasia Galliano used to feel. Lost in the al Bintani family forever. And after that, you and your two children will be ostracized by your family as well as the entire Qatari people who have adored you. They will turn against you. Wild!' said Moussa after receiving a report about the whereabouts of zulaikha–his wife, at the residence of Sameer al Saud, one of Moussa's business partners who also betrayed his wife and children.
Moussa never realized that one of Sameer's children named Amran would enter the life of Sheikha Moza–his daughter in the future. However, behind Moussa's happiness, he will again feel the loss. And that will make him angry, then reveal all the crimes that have been committed by Zulaikha.
"Dad, Zamira is at the airport right now. I'll tell you where we'll be staying later. See you later, Dad …"
A phone call startles Moussa. His frustration at having just received a report and new evidence of Zulaikha and Sameer al Saud's affair turned into a smile of happiness when he saw Zamira's name on his cell phone screen. The girl was informed about her arrival in Qatar with her teacher and friends.
This made Moussa immediately order his personal assistant to take him to the airport and meet Zamira. However, the assistant reported that currently their car was being followed by Zulaikha's people. For this reason, Moussa chose to return to the palace while formulating a new strategy so he could meet Zamira without anyone knowing.