CHAPTER 18

Amelia lay down on the bed, right next to her husband, lying down. It was a tough day for her, even though she kept quiet and pretended to smile, but the acting was far more tiring than anything else.

Robi affectionately caressed his wife, occasionally his hands also gently caressed his wife's stomach which was starting to bulge a little.

"You're only eight weeks pregnant, right, Mel?"

"Y-yes, Bi ... why?"

"No, it's nothing. I can't wait to welcome him."

Whenever discussing the age of the womb, Amelia always feels awkward. Of course that's not the actual age.

"Let's do an ultrasound, how about it?"

"A-ah, that's fine. But the midwife said that this age is not too clear."

"No problem just wanted to see it anyway."

"Just next week. How?"

"Really? It's okay, I'll take your time."

Of course, Amelia said that not without preparation. As long as the examination was carried out at the place she had prepared, it was not a big problem. After all, Robi himself would not understand—she thought.

"Robi, why don't you tell me about Ayu?" Amelia said, breaking the silence.

"I forget, after all, you will know later. So why?"

"It's all right."

Of course, it was a big problem for her, but Amelia couldn't say that to Robi.

"This weekend, you have an event with mom and grandma, right?"

"Yes, Honey. Grandma wants to introduce me to some of her colleagues and introduce Ayu."

"Have fun later, I heard that what will come is the Pradipta family, she is a good person."

"You're coming too, right?"

"I'll try."

Of course, Robi will come, the reason is that he wants to make sure Amelia comes home after the CCTV installation is complete.

If Amelia knew that, she would be furious—he thought.

Seeing his wife's beautiful body, his desire began to surge. It had been almost three weeks since he had touched Amelia. Not without reason, Robi was too afraid to hurt the fetus he had longed for, but it was his way of making his beloved wife wilder.

Amelia, who could immediately catch the signal, brushed her husband's hand away gently. This morning's struggle, plus a family event had drained her energy.

"Later, okay?"

Disappointed ... of course. However, Robi, who was so naive, responded that it was normal because his wife was pregnant.

"Yes, please hug me here."

Amelia returned the hug, even though her heart was thinking about her idol, who had no news since this morning.

"Love you, Mel," whispered Robi affectionately.

"Love you too."

Her lips may speak like that, but not with her heart which another man now rules.

When will all this end? I'm tired—she thought.

***

Martin shook his glass of wine. He grumbled in annoyance at his son who didn't come home until late at night.

He was annoyed that everything did not go according to plan, the beginning of the problem occurred when his son again failed in the matchmaking he had planned.

"So, where was he this morning?" he asked David's assistant.

"Mr. David asked me to drop him off at the Cafe, he said he wanted breakfast first."

"Then you left him alone, did you?!"

"Mr. David asked me to take his place at the division meeting, then he also said he would come to the blind date alone," he replied shakily.

PLAAAKK!!

A hard slap landed on his face, making the man nearly collapse and fall.

"I ask you to watch him closely!"

"Sorry, Mister."

"Just save your apologies, you idiot!"

The bespectacled man could only swallow his saliva. While David had not returned, he would not be able to return home safely.

"Where's the report you got at the company?"

"Th-this, sir."

Martin reached for the folder, then scrutinized it. There was nothing strange, but instead it annoyed him because it was clear how Mayang's influence was still so strong after Yustina decided to take a break two years ago.

"If there is a strange movement from Mayang, immediately report it to me. The situation is getting more urgent because now his wife Robi is pregnant."

"Yes, sir."

Martin tossed the folder on the table, then enjoyed his Wine to relieve some stress.

A servant came knocking on the door, then he said that David had just returned, he immediately asked him to bring his son to face.

It didn't take long, David was now in his room, bowing his head.

"You guys go," he ordered his subordinates.

Now there are only him and his son who are still in silence. He tugged at his son's hair until he could see his face.

Fear flashed from his eyes, but strangely the young man could not stop disobeying his father.

"Daddy asked you to come on a blind date with only daughter Dhana, then why didn't you come?" he asked with a piercing look.

"Dad, stop setting me up with a woman I don't even like—"

PLAAAKKK!!

A hard slap now landed on David's face, the man stroked his reddened face in pain.

"You idiot! I thought after you whined about wanting to enter the company and confidently said you could control the company, you could be trusted."

"Dad, David promises to do everything as long as it doesn't get married for business."

Martin approached again, he was ready to hit but he finally gave up.

"Dav, marry a woman who can benefit your position. Even if you fail, at least you can get into your wife's company. While Daddy's influence is still strong, choose the best woman and work with her."

"But, Dad—"

"Stop playing games, Dav. Now Robi's position has strengthened, plus Alan has joined the company."

"Alan won't threaten my position, Dad."

"Never ignore the enemy even if he is just a cockroach. Next weekend, come to the hotel owned by the Dirga family, Daddy has arranged a blind date for you there."

"Dad ...."

"Daddy will take you personally, so don't mess around. Don't let the gossip about you being rejected by the daughters of a big family resurface, their pride is hurt you know that, right?"

David could only nod slowly, for now he didn't have any power to rebel.

"Go and rest, you look like a mess. Stop messing with the prostitutes."

David limped to his room. It was so hard for him to keep his feelings so pure for the woman of his dreams.

He looked at the woman's photo carefully, then landed one kiss on it. Why does love hurt so much—he thought.

"I told you, we better go, Mel ..." he whispered.

David couldn't hide his great feelings for his cousin's wife, his love, which could be more accurately described as an obsession, had blinded him.

There is an easier path for him to seize power in Wijaya's company. Still, because of his selfishness and obsession with Amelia, David is blind and acts as he pleases.

"I've been struggling to win your heart, how can I just let go," he continued, trying to close his eyes.