Bima baru saja tiba di rumah, ia langsung mencari keberadaan Zahra di setiap ruangan. Yang ternyata Zahra berada di rooftop dan sedang asyik menikmati senja. 

"Sayang" panggil Bima. 

"Mas Bima, kamu udah pulang" gumam Zahra yang langsung mencium punggung tangan Bima. 

"Aku punya kabar gembira buat kamu"

"Kabar gembira apa, mas?" tanya Zahra penasaran. 

"Jadi gini, minggu depan tuh cafe kita dapat pelanggan lagi untuk acara grand opening toko mebel. Dan kebetulan toko mebel nya ada di sebrang cafe kita Ra, mereka ini tinggal di Amerika dan mau buka usaha di sini. Kamu bisa kan kalau harus urus dekorasi?" tanya Bima. 

"Siap komandan" ujar Zahra menirukan gaya hormat kepada sang komandan. 

Bima terkikik geli melihat tingkah Zahra yang menggemaskan, ia segera mencubit hidung Zahra. Dan hal itu mendapat protes dari si pemilik hidung. 

"Mas Bima, ihh"

"Kenapa? Takut pesek?" gumam Bima. 

"Ya bukannya gitu, oh ya mas untuk tema dekorasinya apa?" tanya Zahra penasaran. 

"Sama kaya kemarin, shabby chic. Klien kita bilang dekorasi kamu yang model shabby chic bagus banget"

Zahra terpana mendengar ucapan Bima. "Serius mas? Klien kita bilang gitu?"

"Iya, makanya istrinya pilih motif shabby chic kaya kemarin"

"Oke, kalau gitu aku akan cari model shabby chic yang lebih bagus lagi" gumam Zahra. 

"Atur aja, yang penting kamu suka dan nyaman ngerjainnya. Yaudah aku mau mandi dulu ya, kamu udah mandi belum?"

"Udah dong mas, emang kamu gak lihat apa aku udah cantik begini?" gerutu Zahra. 

"Oh iya lupa, yaudah kalau udah selesai nyiram tanaman langsung turun ya. Itu juga hati-hati cincinnya mahal loh" gumam Bima sambil menunjuk ke arah cincin berlian di jari Zahra. 

Zahra mengerucut kan bibirnya sementara Bima langsung mencubit pipi Zahra. 

"Bercanda yank, serius banget sih. Yaudah aku mandi dulu ya" ujar Bima yang langsung pergi dari hadapan Zahra. 

Sementara Zahra segera melanjutkan aktivitasnya menyiram tanaman, tak lama kemudian ponsel Zahra berdering. Ia segera meraih ponselnya dari saku celananya, di lihat lah nama Mayang yang menelepon nya. Zahra segera menggeser tombol hijau dan suara seseorang terdengar dari sambungan telepon. 

"Ra, lagi apa?" tanya Mayang. 

"Aku lagi nyiramin tanaman nih, ada apa Mayang?" seru Zahra. 

"Gini, minggu depan ada film bagus di bioskop. Kita nonton yuk, aku yang traktir"

"Duh, maaf Mayang tapi minggu depan aku ada acara di cafe. Ada yang mau sewa cafe lagi untuk acara grand opening"

Mayang menghela nafas. "Yah, sayang sekali padahal aku lagi pengen nonton"

"Nanti kalau aku ada waktu, aku kasih tau kamu dan kita langsung pergi nonton"

"Beneran?"

"Iya bener"

"Alhamdulillah, aku tunggu kabar kamu loh Ra"

Zahra tersenyum. "Iya tenang aja, iya mayang. Oke, bye" sahut Zahra dan kembali memasukkan ponselnya ke dalam saku celananya. 

Zahra bergegas untuk turun, ia terkejut ketika ia membalikkan tubuhnya tiba-tiba Bima sudah ada di hadapannya. 

"Astagfirullahaladzim, Mas Bima ngagetin aja deh. Kalau nanti aku jantungan gimana?"

"Kan ada aku, dokter cintanya kamu" seru Bima. 

Zahra mengernyitkan dahinya. "Apaan sih mas, gombal banget deh" protes Zahra. 

Bima terkikik mendengar ucapan Zahra, ia segera menarik Zahra ke dalam pelukannya. Zahra tersentak kaget melihat apa yang Bima lakukan,  karena sebelumnya Bima tidak pernah berbuat seperti ini. 

****

Zahra dan Bima sudah duduk di ruang makan, tak lama kemudian sang mama datang sambil membawa makanan kesukaannya. Zahra dan Bima merasa heran, sebenarnya apa masakan yang di masak oleh sang mama. 

"Mama masak apa sih sebenarnya, bikin aku penasaran" gumam Zahra. 

"Bentar ya mama buka dulu penutupnya" gumam sang mama yanh langsung berdiri sambil membuka penutup di wadah masakan tersebut. 

Dan di lihatnya isi di wadah tersebut adalah kerang hijau pedas kesukaan mereka berdua. Zahra dan Bima terperangah melihat masakan sang mama. 

"Ma, wah aku bener-bener gak nyangka mama bakalan masak ini. Padahal aku lagi pengen banget makan ini"

"Loh kok kamu gak bilang sih? Kan nanti mama bisa bilang bibi untuk masakin, bibi tuh kalau masak kerang hijau enak banget loh"

"Masa sih ma? Yah mas, kenapa waktu itu kamu yang bikin sih kerang hijau nya?" gerutu Santi. 

"Aku?" ujar Bima sambil menunjuk ke arah hidungnya sendiri. "Emang kenapa? Apa masakan aku gak enak?" tanya Bima. 

"Emm.. Bukan gak enak sih, tapi masih kurang pas"

"Ah kamu, kaya bisa masak nya aja" gerutu Bima. 

"Udah kenapa jadi pada berdebat sih, ayo makan nanti keburu dingin makanannya" gumam sang mama. 

Zahra dan Bima hanya menampilkan cengiran kuda pada sang mama, mereka bertiga segera memulai makan malamnya. Zahra mengerjap merasakan nikmatnya dari masakan asisten rumah tangga calon mertuanya. Zahra segera berteriak memanggil sang bibi untuk ikut duduk dan makan bersama. 

"Iya non ada apa? Kerjaan bibi masih banyak" ujar sang bibi. 

"Ini udah malam bi, kenapa masih kerja aja?" tanya Zahra. 

"Nanggung non, jemuran kemarin belum di setrika jadi sekalian aja"

"Bibi dudum sini, kita makan bareng yuk. Ini tuh masakan bibi enak banget, jadi sebagai apresiasi kita pada bibi. Bibi makan bareng kita di sini ya" seru Zahra. 

"Iya bi, Zahra benar. Bibi ikut makan bareng kita ya" seru sang mama. 

Sang bibi pun segera duduk di samping Zahra, sementara Zahra dengan cekatan mengambilkan nasi dan lauk pauk untuk sang bibi. 

"Nah ini buat bibi, selamat makan ya bi. Jangan lupa berdoa" gumam Zahra. 

"Makasih ya Non, saya baru kali ini di ajak makan sama majikan sendiri"

"Bi, di dunia ini gak ada yang namanya perbedaan kasta. Karena di mata Allah semua derajat manusia itu sama bi" gumam Zahra. 

Sang mama sangat senang melihat Zahra yang begitu peduli dengan asisten rumah tangganya. Setelah selesai makan Bima mengajak Zahra untuk melihat-lihat model seserahan yang akan mereka gunakan di acara pernikahan. Sebenarnya Zahra belum mau membahas soal ini, tapi Bima terus saja mengajaknya dan mau tak mau Zahra harus mengikuti keinginn Bima. 

"Ra, gimana? Kalo yang ini? Kebetulan aku suka desainnya dan wadahnya juga ramah lingkungan" gumam Bima. 

Zahra menghela nafas. "Aku ikut kamu saja mas, lagi pula kalau di sini pilihannya bagus semuanya. Aku jadi bingung mau milih yang mana"

"Oh yaudah kau gitu aku akan pilih yang ini. Makasih ya sayang, kamu emang pintar untuk urusan pemilihan warna"

Zahra tersenyum. "Ah kamu bisa aja mas, oh ya kita kapan belanja peralatannya untuk dekornya?" tanya Zahra. 

"Minggu ini juga gak apa-apa kok"

"Oke kalau begini kan enak jadinya, makasih ya sayang kamu udah mau bantu aku" gumam Bima. 

Zahra tersenyum sambil menganggukan kepalanya.

Volume 1

Sabila Hanum harus menerima kenyataan jika suami yang ia cintai dengan tega menghianatinya secara terang-terangan. Kondisi Sabila yang semakin memburuk pasca penyakit stroke yang di deritanya memaksanya harus menghabiskan waktu di atas tempat tidur. 

Tommy Permana suami Sabila yang telah mengikrarkan janji akan merawat Sabila sampai sembuh, kini telah mengingkari janjinya tersebut. Tanpa dosa Tommy telah menarik penghianatan masuk kedalam istana indah yang telah dibangun oleh dirinya bersama Sabila. 

Dengan tekad yang kuat dan doa-doa yang tak pernah putus Sabila panjatkan, mukjizat datang untuk Sabila. Sabila dinyatakan sembuh total dari penyakit stroke yang di deritanya, sampai pada akhirnya karma membalas perbuatan Tommy dan hal itu tak membuat Sabila dendam. Sabila justru merawat Tommy dengan tangan penuh kasih sayang, hingga akhirnya Tommy menyesali semua perbuatannya.

Volume 2

Santi tidak menyangka jika hubungan percintaannya dengan Rahman Permana harus menghadapi kerikil tajam. Santi terpaksa menjauhi Rahman atas perintah Ibunda Diana yang merupakan istri dari koleganya Rahman. Beliau mengancam Santi dengan cara akan memutus hubungan kerja antara suaminya dan Rahman, jika Santi masih berhubungan dengan Rahman. 

Santi merasa tertekan dan bingung, di sisi lain Santi sangat mencintai Rahman dan tidak ingin berpisah dengannya. Namun di sisi lain Santi juga tidak ingin jika bisnis yang selama ini telah Rahman rintis menjadi bangkrut. Demi kebaikan bersama, Santi menyetujui perjanjian itu dan meminta Ibunda Diana untuk tidak memutus hubungan kerjasama antara suaminya dan Rahman. 

Santi pun memutuskan untuk kembali ke Jogja untuk fokus dengan kuliahnya, di perjalanan pulang Santi bertemu dengan Semesta. Laki-laki yang tidak sengaja melihatnya menangis di kereta, lalu Semesta memberikan Santi selembar tisu. Kedekatan mereka pun berlanjut ketika Santi tau jika Semesta bekerja di kebun jeruk milik eyangnya. 

Selama di Jogja hubungan Santi dan juga Rahman makin memanas, Rahman merasa jika Santi telah berubah dan tidak perhatian lagi padanya. Untuk menyelesaikan masalah mereka berdua, Rahman terpaksa melibatkan Sabila yang notabene ibu angkat Santi untuk memberikan solusi. Namun sayang, Santi menjadi salah paham dengan perkataan ibu angkatnya. Santi memutuskan untuk pergi dari rumah dan menaiki bus dengan tujuan ke Surabaya. 

Dan sesampainya di Surabaya, Santi bingung harus pergi kemana. Karena ia tiba di Surabaya tepat dini hari, ia terpaksa untuk berjalan menyusuri area sekitar terminal untuk mencari penginapan. Namun na'as Santi mengalami peristiwa perampokan dan para perampok tersebut mendorong Santi hingga terjatuh dan kepalanya membentur trotoar. Santi pingsan, lalu tak lama kemudian datang seseorang menolongnya dan membawa Santi ke rumah sakit. 

Dan laki-laki itu bernama Bima Aksara, Bima tidak menyangka jika wanita yang di tolongnya semalam sangat mirip dengan almarhumah calon istrinya yang meninggal 1 bulan yang lalu akibat kecelakaan. Setelah Santi sadar, namun sayang Santi mengalami hilang ingatan dan akhirnya Bima memberi nama Santi dengan sebutan "Zahra" sesuai dengan nama almarhumah calon istrinya. 

Mampu kah santi menjalani kenyataan setelah hilang ingatan? dan siapakah orang pertama yang Santi ingat ketika ingatannya kembali pulih?

Bima just arrived home, he immediately looked for Zahra in every room. What turns out is that Zahra is on the rooftop and is enjoying the sunset.



"Honey" called Bima.



"Mas Bima, you've come home" muttered Zahra who immediately kissed the back of Bima's hand.



"I have good news for you"



"What's the good news, bro?" asked Zahra curiously.



"So, next week our cafe will get another customer for the grand opening of the furniture shop. And coincidentally the furniture shop is across from our cafe Ra, they live in America and want to open a business here. You can do it if you have to take care of the decorations. ? " asked Bima.



"Ready, commander," said Zahra, imitating the commander's respectful style.



Bima giggled with amusement when he saw Zahra's cute behavior, he immediately pinched Zahra's nose. And it got protests from the owner of the nose.



"Mas Bima, ihh"



"Why? Afraid of snubs?" murmured Bima.



"Isn't that right, oh yeah, what's the theme for the decoration?" asked Zahra curiously.



"Same as yesterday, shabby chic. Our client said your shabby chic decor is really good"



Zahra was stunned to hear Bima's words. "Seriously, bro? Our client said that?"



"Yes, that's why his wife chose yesterday's rich shabby chic motif."



"Okay, then I'll look for a better shabby chic model," Zahra muttered.



"Just arrange it, the important thing is that you like it and are comfortable doing it. Okay, I want to take a shower first, have you taken a shower?"



"Come on, bro, don't you see if I'm already this beautiful?" Zahra grumbled.



"Oh yeah, forget it, when you finish watering the plants, you will go straight down. That's also careful, the rings are expensive," murmured Bima, pointing to the diamond ring on Zahra's finger.



Zahra pursed her lips while Bima immediately pinched Zahra's cheek.



"Just kidding, really seriously. Okay, I'll take a shower first," said Bima, who immediately left Zahra.



While Zahra immediately resumed her watering activities, soon Zahra's cellphone rang. He immediately grabbed his cellphone from his pants pocket, in that Mayang's name was calling him. Zahra immediately shifted the green button and someone's voice came over the line.



"Ra, what are you doing?" asked Mayang.



"I'm watering the plants, what's wrong Mayang?" exclaimed Zahra.



"Look, next week there is a good film at the cinema. Let's watch it, I'll treat it"



"Oh, sorry Mayang, but next week I have an event at the cafe. Someone wants to rent another cafe for the grand opening."



Mayang sighed. "Well, it's a shame even though I want to watch it"



"Later when I have time, I'll let you know and we'll immediately go to watch"



"Really?"



"Yes, right"



"Alhamdulillah, I'm waiting for your news Ra"



Zahra smiles. "Yes, just calm down, yes Mayang. Okay, bye" said Zahra and put her cell phone back into her pocket.



Zahra rushed down, he was surprised when he turned his body suddenly Bima was in front of him.



"Astagfirullahaladzim, Mas Bima just surprised me. What if I have a heart attack?"



"There is me, the doctor who loves you," Bima exclaimed.



Zahra frowned. "What the heck, it's so crap" protested Zahra.



Bima giggled at Zahra's words, he immediately pulled Zahra into his arms. Zahra is shocked to see what Bima is doing, because Bima had never done anything like this before.



****



Zahra and Bima were already sitting in the dining room, and soon the mother came carrying her favorite food. Zahra and Bima were amazed, actually what kind of food was cooked by the mother.



"Mama actually cook, makes me curious" muttered Zahra.



"Wait a minute, please open the lid," muttered the mother who stood up immediately, opening the lid on the cooking container.



And he saw the contents in the container were the two of them favorite spicy green clams. Zahra and Bima were stunned to see the mother's cooking.



"Ma, wow I really didn't expect Mom to cook this. Even though I really want to eat this"



"How come you didn't tell me? Right later, you can tell aunt to cook, auntie when cooking green clams is really delicious"



"Really ma? Well, why did you make the green clams at that time?" grumbled Santi.



"I?" Bima said, pointing to his own nose. "What's wrong? Is my cooking not good?" asked Bima.



"Um ... It's not that bad, but it's still not quite right"



"Ah, you can cook it just like you," grumbled Bima.



"Already why are you arguing, let's eat later the food is cold," muttered the mother.



Zahra and Bima only showed horse grins at the mother, the three of them immediately started their dinner. Zahra blinked to feel the pleasure of cooking the household assistant of her prospective in-laws. Zahra immediately shouted for her aunt to sit and eat together.



"Yes non, what's wrong? You still have a lot of work to do," said the aunt.



"It's already late, why are you still working?" asked Zahra.

"Bear it non, yesterday's clothesline was not ironed, so that's all"



"Auntie dudum here, let's have a meal together. This is really good aunt's cooking, so as our appreciation to you. Auntie eat here with us, okay?" Said Zahra.



"Yes, Zahra is right. Auntie is coming to eat with us," said the mother.



The aunt immediately sat beside Zahra, while Zahra deftly brought rice and side dishes for her aunt.



"Well, this is for aunt, enjoy your meal. Don't forget to pray," muttered Zahra.



"Thank you, non, this is the first time I'm invited to eat with the employer myself"



"Bi, in this world there is no such thing as caste differences. Because in Allah's eyes all human degrees are the same," muttered Zahra.



The mother is very happy to see Zahra who cares so much about her household assistant. After finishing the meal, Bima invited Zahra to look at the models of the offerings they would use at the wedding. Actually Zahra didn't want to discuss this matter yet, but Bima kept asking her and like it or not Zahra had to follow Bima's wishes.



"Ra, how about this? Incidentally I like the design and the container is also environmentally friendly," murmured Bima.



Zahra sighed. "I'll just go with you, bro. Besides, the choices are all good here. I'm confused about which one to choose."



"Oh yeah, I will choose this one. Thank you dear, you are really smart in matters of color selection"



Zahra smiles. "Ah, you can just go, oh yeah, when are we shopping for the equipment for the decoration?" asked Zahra.



"It's okay this week too"



"Okay, if it's like this it will be good, thanks dear you already want to help me" murmured Bima.



Zahra smiled as she nodded her head.


Sabila Hanum did not expect that the husband she had been in love with had the heart to betray her. Sabila's condition, which worsened after her stroke, forced Sabila to spend her time in bed.

Tommy Permana, Sabila's husband, who had made a promise that he would care for Sabila until she recovered, has now broken this promise. Without feeling sinner he made a betrayal into the beautiful palace they built together. 

With strong determination and Sabila's never-ending prayers, a miracle came for Sabila. Sabila was declared completely cured of her stroke, until finally karma avenged Tommy and this did not make Sabila grudge. In fact, Sabila took care of Tommy, until finally Tommy regretted all his actions.

When Ying Sheng arrived at the scheduled place for the photo shoot she realized no one was there except the camera crew, make up artist and stylist.
Because Yan Mei wanted to make her more mysterious to the public she didn't reveal who the face of her new collection was to the media. Also, because she didn't want the news to leak, she arranged a private photo shoot for Ying Sheng.
She was ushered into a room where the make up artist was. 
"Hello darling!" Ying Sheng was greeted by a man. He was skinny and tall and had on a pair of black skinny jeans and black T-shirt.
His dark hair was styled up in the front and he had some piercing in the nose. 
"Hello." Ying Sheng nodded politely. She didn't want to cause problems for Yan Mei so she was really polite and respectful to the workers.
"How are you girl?!" The man squealed excitedly as if he and Ying Sheng were long term friends. But no, they just met.
"I'm good you?" Ying Sheng asked awkwardly. She was not used to people treating her so well in their first meeting.
"I'm fantabulous! After all, I get to perform my special magic on such a beautiful girl like you."
Ying Sheng laughed at his enthusiasm. 
"Okay. Then let's see what you got." Ying Sheng said.
"Oh darling, I like you already and I don't really like a lot of people!"  He said, winking at Ying Sheng.
He ushered Ying Sheng into a chair. 
"Miss Yan said she is going for something fierce, chic and elegant at the same time sexy. Let's see if I can perform that magic."
An hour and thirty minutes later,  Ying Sheng stared at herself in the mirror and blinked. She couldn't believe the person staring back at her was her.  She had to admit she looked gorgeous.
Her usually long red hair was pinned into a knot at the back of her head showing her beautiful long neck. 
Ying Sheng felt so formal and elegant compared to her normal self. Her hand subconsciously went to her throat where a diamond garnet choker necklace laid.
A matching earrings sitting on her ears magnificently looked beautiful on her. Her face was contoured and she had a dark and sultry look; winger liner, bold lashes and dark red lipstick to complete the look.
"Oh my you look amazing!" The stylist beamed excitedly as he clapped his hands.
"You just made a gay man think about turning straight for you!" 
Ying Sheng just stared at herself as she exhaled sharply, her nerves were starting to act up and her palms began to sweat and feel hot.
"Are you nervous?" A soft voice asked,making Ying Sheng turn around. She stood up when she saw it was Yan Mei.
"Cousin-in-law." Ying Sheng said as a faint blush made its way on her face.
Yan Mei nodded and smiled softly at her.
"You look beautiful." 
Ying Sheng bit her lips and smiled, "Thank you."
Yan Mei turned to look at the stylist who was waiting for Yan Mei to praise him but Yan Mei just ignored him.
She strode towards Ying Sheng and turned her around to look at her reflection in the mirror.
Yan Mei stood behind Ying Sheng and grabbed her shoulders gently.
"What do you see?" Yan Mei asked as she met Ying Sheng's eyes in the mirror.
Ying Sheng swallowed and her lips curved into a sophisticated smile.
"A beautiful woman who isn't me? I feel like this isn't me. I'm not this elegant, chic and sexy."
Ying Sheng said as she dropped her gaze in the mirror.
Yan Mei chortled when she heard Ying Sheng.
"Do you know why I chose you for this?" Yan Mei asked which made Ying Sheng frown in confusion.
"Why?" 
"When I first saw you I saw the same look I had when I was your age in your eyes. You feel like you don't fit in and no one understands you. But that's the beauty of being you."
Ying Sheng's frown deepened in more confusion.
"This whole thing is to  help you build your confidence and make you realize your self-worth, Ying Sheng. The woman in the mirror is you. You're bold, sexy, chic, fierce and everything you want to be. It all depends if you're ready to step out of that bad girl image you have built to protect yourself from society and find the real you."
"Real me?" Ying Sheng murmured as she looked at her reflection in the mirror. 
"Yes, real you. So who are you, Ying Sheng?"
Yan Mei whispered softly in Ying Sheng's ears
Suddenly the voice of the photographer sounded interrupting them.
"Show me who you are in front of the camera. Remember, have fun and just be you."
Yan Mei said as she walked out of the dressing room.
Ying Sheng stared at Yan Mei's back, falling in a deep thought.
'What does she mean?'
Ying Sheng was snapped out of her thoughts when she felt the stylist slipping a ring on her finger.
"Remember I'm cheering for you! I'm sure after this you would be a big sensation in the country. The born of a star!"
Ying Sheng chuckled and rolled her eyes at the stylist.
"Put one elbow on the table and gently touch your neck looking at the white board there.Then give your best savage look."
The photographer instructed which Ying Sheng did perfectly. Even though this was her first time in front of the cameras she did exceptionally well listening to Yan Mei's advice.
She didn't try  to be someone she wasn't. Or force to look her certain way. This was her, being bold, sexy, fierce and chic.
Ying Sheng spent the rest of the afternoon changing into different outfits and striking different poses.
Modelling was so difficult, sigh. Why do these girls go through all of this? Ying Sheng complained bitterly even though she was clearly enjoying herself in front of the camera.
Her favorite pose was her wearing a floppy big black hat covering half of her face and pearls necklaces adorning her throat.  She felt she exude elegance, sensual and mysteriousness.


#Nominated in Webnovel Spirity Awards 2020.

(Completed)
Trigger Warning: Novel contains mature content and explicit scenes only intended for adults.
{R-18+, No rape and No misunderstanding}


*Nothing can come between my husband and I,not even death.*


~She was sad, hurt, and depressed. She was a mess, a monster who was slowly fading in her dark, lonely world until he came along. Like a twinkle little star, he brightened her horrid world. He was no one but her happy pill~

(Couple 1)

"Tell me Wifey, has any man ever made you feel the way I do?" Lei Zhao asked.

"Will it hurt if I tell you someone has?" Yan Mei inquired.

A cheeky grin appeared on Lei Zhao's lips.

"It wouldn't because I am sure no one has done it, especially the way you scream with pleasure under me."

--------
Yan Mei, an aloof CEO known as the devil strongly believes love is a scam because she has experienced the joy and sadness of it. Now her heart has turned into a piece of stone encased by steel.

Lei Zhao only has time for one thing in his life: work, after the death of his brother, which made him devastated and broken. 
After a chance encounter with a woman in a red suit at a club, he finds himself drawn to her. 
Something about the mysterious woman has him determined to make her his and unlock the mystery of the pain that flickers in her eyes.

~But will the devil give him a chance? Even though at times, the devil needs love too.~

*****
(Couple 2)
~She became the monster, parents told their kids to run away from, but she was far from a monster. She was just a lonely girl who wanted a friend who would always be there for her, who would check up on her and ask her how she was~

"This isn't a fairytale or a teen fiction where the bad girl falls for the good boy and tries to change for him, and then they live happily ever after. This is real life, and well, life is fucked up."

Ying Sheng said, and she gulped the beer she was holding, loneliness flickering in her eyes.

"But I-I won't ask you.. to change or want you to change. I just want you to be my bad girl. You --can tie me up in bed- and fu…ck me until I forget my name." Liam stammered as he turned crimson red.

Ying Sheng heaved a sigh, "Cutie, you're supposed to look for a trophy wife who can cook and do chores. Not a monster like me who will destroy your perfect life. Also, we can't be together."

Liam's heart nearly stopped in his chest when he heard her. His shoulders hunched, and he took a deep breath.

'Why?" He queried.

"Because I love someone else."

~At times you have to choose between the one you love and the one who loves you. Ying Sheng learned this in a hard way.~

Two broken-hearted women, each broken in their own way.....with two determined men, ready to fix their broken pieces at all costs.

This is a story of betrayal, love and second chances. Ready to enjoy the journey and learn along?

*No evil mother-in-law, step-sister or cheating bestfriend
*Not your usual cliche flash marriages novel
*Bad girl X Good boy

Tags: Flash Marriage #doting husband, #smut, #bad girl, #good boy, #betrayal #second chances #Strong female lead #Spirity-awards 2020 #Supernatural

Note: Some chapters may be triggering for others but there is always a warning before reading.

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"Yo, nggak ada Vima rumah ini langsung terasa sepi ya? Padahal dia disini juga cuma beberapa hari"

"Hmmm, aku kan cuma sebentar merasakan Vima disini Ma" Leo bicara sambil mengoles selai pada rotinya.

"Mama, walaupun sering tiduran dikamar tapi suka mendengarkan suaranya kalau menyanyi atau sedang kasih komentar acara di tv. Kadang-kadang mama tertawa dengar komentarnya. Vima itu lucu lho" Leo tersenyum mendengar mama bicara, dia ingat sore itu melihat Vima yang berisik didepan tv.

"Trus, mama berharap dia tinggal disini?"

"Ah, mana mau dia. Kamu lihat dong keras kepalanya dia itu. Nantulangmu cerita betapa ngototnya dia pengen kuliah di Jawa. Sebenarnya nantulangmu nggak memperbolehkan dia jauh dari rumah, karena ada kita di Semarang akhirnya boleh dengan syarat harus kuliah di Semarang. Eh, Vima kasih syarat mau ke Semarang tapi boleh tinggal jadi anak kos. Kalau nggak, dia mau nekat coba kuliah ke Jogja atau ke Bandung. Tulangmu sudah menyerah sama keras kepalanya"

"Hahaha, susah juga menghadapi anak itu ya"

"Makanya nantulangmu berharap kamu mau menikah dengan dia. Kata nantulangmu kalian cocok dari dulu. Kamu itu kalem, umur kalian juga terpaut 6 tahun. Pas lah itu. Mama juga setuju, Vima itu baik cuma pendiriannya kuat" Leo nyaris tersedak saat meminum air putih. Diyakinkan dirinya bahwa apa yang didengarnya tidak salah.

"Mama sama nantulang serius menjodohkan kami?" Mamanya mengangguk sambil tersenyum.

"Sudah dari dulu, bahkan opungmu juga setuju. Cuma karena waktu itu kamu masih sekolah mama nggak sampaikan ke kamu. Sekarang kan kamu sudah bekerja, umurmu juga sudah cukup untuk menikah"

"Ma, Vima itu baru kuliah lho. Perjalanannya masih panjang. Umurku juga masih muda, masih asyik dengan pekerjaanku. Lagipula kenapa mama nggak tanya dulu sih, aku sudah punya calon istri atau belum?" Leo sedikit marah dengan ide mama dan nantulangnya. Apa-apaan ini ! Seperti dia nggak bisa cari pacar aja harus dijodohkan.

"Memangnya sekarang kamu sudah punya calon istri? Kenalkan dong ke mama"

"Sekarang sih belum punya ma, tapi yang lagi dekat ada. Cuma aku belum bisa bilang dia calon istri, hatiku belum sedekat itu dengan dia" Leo mencoba mengelak dari perjodohan ini.

"Oke kalau sudah ada yang lagi dekat, mama tidak akan memaksa. Tapi tolong pertimbangkan usulan mama. Kamu tahu mama mulai sakit-sakitan, paling nggak sebelum suatu saat Tuhan menjemput, mama ingin kamu sudah menikah. Atau paling nggak kamu sudah punya calon istri, rasanya mama tenang. Anak mama kan cuma kamu"

"Kenapa sih harus ada perjodohan kayak gini? Yang bener aja dong Ma?" Leo bicara seperti putus asa, dia tetap tidak mengerti dengan jalan pikiran mamanya.

"Leo berangkat kerja dulu Ma" Diciumnya pipi mama dengan penuh sayang, walaupun tadi dia sempat merasa dongkol dengan usulan mama.

"Leo, minggu ini kamu nggak keluar kota kan?"

"Nggak, Kenapa ma?"

"Jemput Vima ya kalau dia sudah selesai OSPEK, mama kangen" Leo mengangguk pasrah, dia paham maksud mama dengan kata "jemput" dan "kangen". Mama ingin mendekatkan dia dengan Vima.

***

Sekarang Vima sudah bersamanya, Vima tertidur pulas. Leo tidak tega membangunkannya. Sesekali diliriknya gadis yang tidur disampingnya, Leo tidak yakin Vima akan cepat bangun. Didengarnya dengkuran halus, Leo merasa kasihan, gadis ini pasti sangat kelelahan.

Sesampainya dirumah, dicobanya membangunkan gadis itu. Ditepuknya pipi Vima dengan pelan

"Vi, bangun...kita sudah sampai" Diulangnya berkali-kali, tetap tidak ada reaksi.

Leo berusaha mengangkat tubuh Vima, berharap dia kuat dan tidak menjatuhkan tubuh gadis itu. Dibawanya Vima ke kamar untuk tamu, dibaringkannya disitu. Mama yang melihat hanya memandang dengan penuh tanya.

"Tadi waktu aku jemput dia baru pulang dari kampus, baru selesai OSPEK. Mobil baru jalan beberapa meter dia langsung tertidur. Kayaknya dia kecapekan" Leo menjelaskan sedetil mungkin, agar mamanya tidak digelayuti dengan banyak pertanyaan.

"Oh, kok mama jadi kasihan ya. Selama OSPEK makannya teratur nggak ya? Istirahatnya pasti kurang ya makanya dia langsung ambruk begitu. Semoga dia nggak sakit, mama jadi khawatir Yo"

"Besok aja kita dengerin ceritanya, kayaknya dia baru bangun besok pagi. Apa sama seniornya dia disuruh kerja rodi sampai kayak gitu?"

"Aduh, mama jadi inget waktu kamu dulu OSPEK. Baru satu hari langsung sakit, mama khawatir banget waktu itu Yo"

"Kan malah bagus, aku cuma ikut satu hari hahaha!"

***

Sinar mentari masuk menerobos ke dalam kamar, memberikan rasa hangat pada wajahnya. Vima terbangun dan memandangi ruangan dengan dekorasi shabby chic berwarna pastel.

"Rupanya aku sedang berada dirumah namboru"

Diingatnya beberapa kamar dirumah namboru didekor dengan nuansa vintage, dengan wall paper floral yang cantik juga perabotan berwarna pastel.

Vima selalu mengagumi desain interior dirumah namboru. Mungkin cuma kamar Abang Leo yang tidak disentuh dengan nuansa floral dan pastel.

Vima masih bertanya-tanya bagaimana dia bisa sampai dikamar ini. Mungkin Abang Leo menggendongnya, seperti difilm-film roman. Tiba-tiba wajahnya menjadi bersemu-semu membayangkan paribannya menggendongnya.

Ditinggalkannya peraduan dan bergegas mencari namboru.

"Sudah bangun Vi...nyenyak tidurmu?" Rupanya namboru sudah duduk diruang tengah, mungkin menunggu dirinya.

"Ayo sarapan dulu, bou sama abangmu sudah menunggumu"

Begitu melihat makanan yang terhidang dimeja makan, perutnya langsung meronta minta diisi. Vima baru ingat, terakhir dia makan saat jam makan siang dikampus. Setelah itu dia dijemput abangnya dan selanjutnya dia baru terbangun pagi ini.

"Mau makan apa Vi? Ini ada nasi goreng, waffle dan roti bakar. Kamu tinggal pilih yang mana?"

"Bang Leo mana bou?"

"Kenapa nyari aku, kangen ya?" Yang ditanya tiba-tiba muncul dan duduk disampingnya.

Vima tersenyum malu, diliriknya laki-laki yang duduk disebelahnya. Paribannya terlihat tampan.

Tiba-tiba hatinya tidak tenang. Apalagi kemudian Leo menoleh kearahnya dan menatap matanya sambil tersenyum. Vima tiba-tiba merasa jengah dan membuang pandangannya, diarahkannya matanya ke sendok dan garpu yang ada ditangannya.

"Kamu OSPEK atau kerja rodi sih Vi? Masak mobil baru jalan sebentar kamu langsung tidur? Susah banget lagi ngangkat kamu dari mobil ke kamar. Berat!"

"Aku gendut ya Bang?" Vima bertanya sambil lalu, dia masih malu membayangkan Leo mengangkat tubuhnya.

Bagi Leo pertanyaan Vima menjadi dilema. Sangat sulit menjawab pertanyaan yang berhubungan dengan berat badan kepada perempuan. Urusannya bisa jadi sangat panjang.

"Nggak gendut sih, biasa aja"

"Kok bilang berat?"

"Ya tapi nggak seringan bulu juga"

"Berarti aku gendut dong?" Vima menatap Leo.

Sebenarnya dia hanya ingin membuat Leo jadi serba salah. Dan Vima menikmati wajah Leo yang kebingungan.

"Nggak gendut Vi tapi nggak ringan juga"

"Ah, nggak jelas. Bisa nggak sih menjawab secara jantan aku gendut atau nggak?" Vima pura-pura menunjukkan wajah judes.

Tiba-tiba Leo menjawil hidungnya dengan ujung jari telunjuk "Kamu itu ya, kalau ngeyel begini bikin gemes"

Vima yang nggak siap dengan sikap Leo yang berubah secara tiba-tiba langsung menundukkan pandangan matanya, jantungnya berdebar kencang.

keterangan :

Tulang.          : Saudara laki-laki dari mama
Nantulang     : Istri dari tulang
Opung            : Nenek atau kakek
Shabby Chic : desain interior yang mengandung unsur kuno, vintage dan antik

Vimala, seorang gadis yang dijodohkan dengan paribannya. Pariban adalah sepupu yang bisa dinikahi. Apakah Vimala akan menyetujui perjodohan ini, atau menolaknya?

Tang Hao stood in the middle of an antique store.
An ancient mirror was displayed on the shelf in front of him.
It was a very strange mirror. The entire item was black, including the face fo the mirror which reflected nothing at all.
Tang Hao tried sensing the qi it contained and sensed nothing at all. That was the weirdest aspect of the mirror and was what attracted his attention in the first place.
All antiques had some qi contained within them, no matter how weak it might be.
Even modern items have qi on them, just that the qi was usually too weak to be detected.
The mirror in front of him had no qi at all, which was extremely unusual.
'Perhaps it's a problem with the material?'
Tang Hao fondled the ancient mirror in his hand and discreetly channeled some qi into it.
The mirror absorbed the qi. Like a stone thrown into the sea, the qi was nowhere to be detected.
"That's strange!" Tang Hao became even more curious. "Whatever. I'll have to buy it!"
"How much is this?" He turned to ask the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper was an old man in his sixties. He had snow-white hair and wore a pair of bifocal glasses. He was surprised when he heard Tang Hao's question.
"I remember that I bought this mirror from a grave robber many years ago! I've heard that they've delved into a tomb and many lives were lost, though they did not find many treasures. This mirror was their only worthwhile haul.
"No one could discern the origin of the mirror, and that's why nobody bought it.
"It cost me twenty thousand yuan back then. I'll sell it to you for sixty thousand!"
Tang Hao nodded and paid for it.
"Why are you buying this useless mirror, Younger Brother-in-law?"
Qin Gang came over and took the mirror from his hands. He inspected it curiously. "This is strange. I can't even see my reflection in it!"
"I bought it because it's incredibly strange! I'd like to study it!" Tang Hao said.
The sky was becoming dark when they stepped out of the store.
Qin Gang brought Tang Hao to a sumptuous dinner.
After dinner, Tang Hao called Han Yutong to pick him up.
While they were driving back home, Tang Hao's phone rang.
It was a call from Shabby Taoist Master.
Tang Hao furrowed his brows. Did something happen again?
Twelve days ago, Shabby Taoist Master was caught in a car chase near Westridge District.
He answered the call.
"Hey, Fellow Cultivator Tang!" Shabby Taoist Master's cheerful voice was heard over the phone.
"What's up, Taoist Master?" Tang Hao asked.
"Do you still have any more jade talismans, Fellow Cultivator?" Shabby Taoist Master said loudly.
"I have a lot. Why?"
"Can you give me some? No, can you sell all of them to me?" Shabby Taoist Master said urgently.
"Alright. Where are you now?"
"I'm coming from Province J heading toward Westridge District, it should take another five or six hours and I should be there after midnight. It's a little urgent, and I'm calling you in advance so that you can prepare the talismans."
Tang Hao smiled and said, "You can come to Provincial City instead! I'm here in Provincial City attending college!"
"Ah? Attending college?" Shabby Taoist Master was surprised. "Oh, I nearly forgot that you're only eighteen years old!
"That's better. I'll come immediately, and I should be there in half an hour."
"Alright, I'll wait for you at Octagon Alley."
"OK!"
Shabby Taoist Master ended the call after that.
Tang Hao's expression was grim. He could sense that Shabby Taoist Master was in some sort of trouble. Otherwise, he would not need that many jade talismans.
The last time they met, Shabby Taoist Master had purchased several dozen jade talismans from Tang Hao.
"What's wrong, President Tang?" Han Yutong asked as she looked at the rear-view mirror.
"There's an incident. Let's not go home for now. We'll head to Octagon Alley!"
"Alright!" Han Yutong did not ask too many questions. She turned a direction and headed to Octagon Alley.
They waited for about twenty minutes at Octagon Alley before they saw a car driving toward them. Soon, the car stopped and Shabby Taoist Master came out of it.
"Here, quick, Fellow Cultivator!" Shabby Taoist Master said urgently as he rushed over.
Tang Hao was already prepared. He handed a bag containing more than a hundred jade talismans to Shabby Taoist Master.
Shabby Taoist Master opened the bag to inspect the contents and grinned widely. "Thanks! How much is it?"
"Friendship discount, three million!"
"Alright!" Shabby Taoist Master retrieved a hemp sack from his car. Tang Hao was stunned when he saw the stacks of red banknotes inside.
He knew that Mao Mountain Taoist masters were loaded, but that was too extravagant!
Shabby Taoist Master passed him the stacks of money.
Tang Hao could not hold all the money in his hands, and so he threw the stacks of money into the backseat. Han Yutong was surprised when she saw that.
"What happened, Taoist Master?" Tang Hao asked.
"Sigh, it's a long story! It's the descendant branch of the Wang family. They're closing in on Mao Mountain.
"What's more troublesome is that their ancestor Wang Changsheng is sealed on top of Mao Mountain. The descendant branch found out about that and are planning to stage an invasion!"
Tang Hao was shocked when he heard that.
'Invading Mao Mountain? Isn't that a suicide mission?'
Mao Mountain was one of the most sacred places in the cultivation world, and Mao Mountain disciples were known for their power.
"They're so brazen?"
"Of course! These bastards think they can beat us!"
"Aren't there many Mao Mountain disciples? There should be many master cultivators, right?"
"Sigh! They have more people than us! Don't you know what they're bringing to the fight? They have machine guns and bazookas! I won't be surprised if they bring a missile."
Tang Hao was surprised and had no reply to that.
'Machine guns? Bazookas?
'Is that a joke?'
He was not afraid of those weapons, but Shabby Taoist Master would not be able to withstand that, not to mention the younger and less powerful disciples of Mao Mountain.
"Don't worry, they won't cause too much trouble. It's not the first time Mao Mountain is in peril, and the descendant branch won't pose too much trouble. Alright, I'll have to go!"
Then, he waved at Tang Hao, then rode in his car and quickly left.
Tang Hao remained on the spot. He looked worried.
"I hope they'll be fine!" He mumbled, then got on the car.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
It was the weekend. Tang Hao did not have classes, so he stayed at home to cultivate and craft talismans.
The doorbell rang some time in the afternoon.
Tang Hao went to look at the peephole. He saw several police officers in uniforms standing outside.
Tang Hao was surprised.
'Police officers? Why are they looking for me?'
He pondered the question for a while and understood that they must be looking for him because of Gao Wenqiang.
Nobody had ever looked for him for the people he killed. Chen Sandao was a fugitive and everyone thought that he had disappeared in another province. Huang Haijiang was a good-for-nothing scoundrel and no one cared for him. Gao Wenqiang was different though.
Someone must have informed the police in those three days. Furthermore, Gao Wenqiang had a public fight with him, and he was of course the prime suspect.
"Can I help you with anything, Officers?"
The police officer in the lead displayed his identifying document to Tang Hao. His name was Zhao Wuyang.


Tang Hao was an honest man making an honest living, but despite all his honesty and kindness, life often looked the other way. Even when he stood up for a man in the streets, he ended up being beaten to a pulp and the man he stood up for? He disappeared. That left Tang Hao with nothing to prove and a hefty medical bill blowing through his savings. However, while he lay unconscious in the hospital, he could feel a warmth coming from the jade pendent he wore as it began to feed him with a trove of priceless information. Now discharged, and still armed with the same naivety and honesty, what will our village peasant do with this newfound power? Will he go on to conquer the hearts of a hundred women? Will he defeat the mightiest crime lords? Only time will tell, but for now, fate has many whimsical plans for Tang Hao.

"What brings you here?" Do Yun asked.
"Ah....." Amor got startled she immediately turned around with the food in her hands.
"Amor?"
"Oh..... Mr. Kim, lechon kawali," Amor faced Do Yun again showing the food in her hands.
"Huh?"
"Mr. Kim, lechon kawali."
"What are you blabbering about?"
"Lechon kawali?  Food??  Hungry???  Late lunch????"
Do Yun closed his eyes to control himself from being annoyed, "Am I the one who has not eaten yet?  Why can you not make a simple sentence??"
Pressing her lips Amor slowly looked away, "How can I think clearly when you're too close I could hardly breathe;" she whispered to herself.
"What?"
"Uhm..... I just brought lechon kawali Mr. Kim I will go back to my desk now," Amor waited for Do Yun to get the food but he just stood still.
"Don't look up," she thought but her head slowly moves up to meet Do Yun's gaze again.
"Am I losing weight?"
"Huh?"
"Why do you always bring me food?"
"Ah..... I'm sorry Mr. Kim I didn't know you were on a diet, I just thought you were working very hard and it's not good to think with an empty stomach."
"You are indeed a mother Amor, you remind me of my mother."
"He thinks of me as a mother figure?  Do I really look that old??" she asked herself.  "Oh..... is that so Mr. Kim?  I'm sorry I made you miss your mother."
Do Yun took the food from Amor's hands, "She is also a loving wife, if you're very much like her maybe you are also a caring wife to your husband."
"A wife like her mother?" the thought of him comparing her to a wife like his mother made Amor blush.  "Uhm..... with that Mr. Kim only my husband can tell if I am indeed a caring wife."
"Yes, what a pity."
"Huh?"
Do Yun realized he said something he didn't understand, "Are you done with the database?"
"Ah..... I'm halfway there Mr. Kim."
"It should be, we need to go someplace later."
"Oh..... yes Mr. Kim," then Do Yun left and closed the sliding door behind her.
Once seated she took a deep breath and let out a sigh, "Am I going to survive in one piece?" she asked herself. 
Now that she has filed all documents according to importance, she sent an email to Do Yun immediately but to her dismay did not receive an immediate response.  After a few minutes, Do Yun opened the door and left the office.  While checking on the documents and records she filed earlier her phone rang and the caller ID says Jack, "Hello Jack," she answered the call right away.
"Hello Amor, Mr. Kim is waiting for you in the car already."
"Uhm..... yes, I'm on my way out," Amor hurriedly stood up took her belongings, turned everything off, and locked the door.
As soon as she arrived in the parking area, she immediately got inside the front passenger seat.  "Sorry to keep you waiting Mr. Kim," she apologized but Do Yun only closed his eyes.
They didn't go straight back home as expected but went to a mall instead, "So he needs to shop again," she thought.  Following Do Yun's lead they went inside a familiar clothing store, "Annyeonghaseyo gim seonsaengnim (Good evening Mr. Kim)," greeted the attendants.
"Casual outfit for her, please," Do Yun pointed toward Amor while he took a seat.
"Uhm.....," Amor gave Do Yun a confused look.
"You can't represent me well if you wear the same set of clothes over and over and over again," he looked at her from head to foot.
"Ah..... Mr. Kim....." the attendant cut her off before she can protest
"Ma'am this way please."
She was shown the relaxed and comfortable type of dressing to try on:
1. Brown Floral Belted Shirt Dress 
A perfect balance between practical and pretty the brown shirt dress tailored in florals features flap pockets in the front and a buckled self-fabric belt paired with white kicks.
2. Multicolored Floral Blouson Tiered Dress
To inject a dose of summer joy into her look this bright and blooming multicolored floral dress tailored in a tiered design, features romantic blouson sleeves and a square neck completed with a minimal gold necklace.
3. White Puff Sleeve Zipped Crop Top
Features a zipped front, a V-neck, and puffed sleeves paired with paper-bag waist jeans and sneakers.
4. Fuchsia Pink Trapeze Tiered Mini Dress
Fun, flirty, and oh-so-fashionable, the pink trapeze mini dress is exactly what her wardrobe has been missing tailored in a tiered design, it features elasticated sleeves and a keyhole neck.
5. Black Leather Biker Jacket with Coin Pocket
Chic and edgy, the black leather jacket has long sleeves and a lapel collar, it features a coin pocket in the front and a zip closure, paired with a slip dress and combat boots completed the look.
6. Black Solid Belted Midi Shirt Dress
Tailored in a seasonless hue, this black midi shirt dress has flap pockets in the front and a self-fabric belt flat leather mules complete the look. 
7. Yellow White Striped Strappy Mini Dress
The peppy yellow midi dress is tailored in classic stripes, it features a strappy neck and a fit-and-flare cut a pair of tan flats complete the look.
8. Grey Elasticated Waist Utility Jumpsuit
To give her casual wardrobe a utilitarian twist utilitarian style this grey jumpsuit features an elasticated waist with a self-fabric belt, buttons in the front, and pockets to store her essentials.
9. Blue Puff Sleeve Jumper
The blue jumper is tailored in a pleasing hue, it features statement puff sleeves for an elevated finish paired with denim jeans and completes the look with pearl hoops.
10. Pink Floral Ruffled Halter Top
The pink halter top features a ruffled detail on the neck paired with pearl earrings and white trousers.
11. Oxblood Felt Double-Breasted Peacoat
The chic and elegant oxblood double-breasted peacoat is tailored in felt, it features two pockets and buttons in the front paired with black leggings and a turtleneck underneath.
12. Mustard Floral Sleeveless Belted Jumpsuit
To look effortlessly chic the mustard floral jumpsuit features a no-fuss V-neck and a self-fabric belt and small gold hoops complete the look.
13. Blue Floral Drawstring Shoulder Tiered Midi Dress
With a billowing silhouette and flirty tiers, the blue floral midi dress will make a breezy addition to her wardrobe tailored in a floral print, it features a drawstring detail on the shoulders paired with strappy brown flats.
14. Beige Felt Double Breasted Coat
To make a head-turning fashion statement the chic and elegant beige double breasted coat is tailored in felt, it features two pockets and buttons in the front paired with black leggings and a turtleneck underneath.
15. Olive Notch Collared Belted Mini Shirt Dress
The chic and current navy olive shirt dress is an uncomplicated yet supremely stylish look tailored in a classic solid hue, it features a notch collar and a self-fabric belt statement gold earrings complete the look.
16. Leopard Print Belted Mini Shift Dress
To add a dash of spice to her wardrobe the leopard print mini shift dress is designed with a V-neck and short sleeves, the dress features a self-fabric belt to give her look an effortless finish paired with minimal gold jewelry.
17. Grey Fold Neck Off Shoulder Jumper
To update her wardrobe the uber chic and the stylish off-shoulder jumper is tailored in a classic neutral shade, it features a fold-over detail at the shoulder, long & wide sleeves, and ribbing detail at the cuffs and hem paired with black boot cut jeans.
18. Black Ditsy Floral Collared Drawstring Romper
To perk up her casual style the cutesy black floral romper features a collared neck and a drawstring to cinch her waist paired with a cute headband.
19. Grey Herringbone Straight Coat
The grey herringbone coat is tailored in a geometric pattern with a straight cut, it features a notch lapel, welt pockets, and buttons in the front paired with slim-fit trousers and heels.
20. Navy High Neck Jumper
Prim and easy-to-pair, the classic navy jumper is just what she needs to be tailored with a high neck paired with a bright floral midi skirt and knee-high boots.
21. White Poplin Back Tie Crop Top
To elevate her off-duty looks the ultra-cute white poplin crop top is tailored with elasticated tiered sleeves and a back tie-up, the top is just the pick she needs to give her looks a joyful feminine spin paired with a front slit midi skirt.
22. Black Back Cut Out Playsuit
Designed in an easy-going silhouette, the black romper makes for an evergreen addition to her casual wardrobe tailored in a jersey fabric, it features an elasticated waist a stack of bracelets and stud earrings complete the look.
23. Navy White Striped Cropped Shirt and Midi Skirt Set
To find the sweet spot between comfy and chic the navy shirt and skirt set is tailored in a striped pattern, it features a cropped button-down shirt and a midi skirt with mock buttons paired with mules.
24. Red Puff Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater
To stay chic and warm the red turtleneck sweater is tailored in a striking hue, it features puff sleeves for an elevated finish paired with a nude-colored leather skirt.
25. Blue Striped Skirt Set
Equal parts easy and smart the blue striped skirt set features a striped A-line top and a midi skirt with front pockets and mock-buttons paired with sneakers.
26. Black Poplin Short Sleeve Kimono Top
The basic yet stylish black poplin kimono top features elasticated sleeves with keyhole detail at the back paired with gold hoops.
Amor looked at herself in the mirror wearing the outfit and took notice that Do Yun is nowhere to be found.
It seems that he is indeed her strength.

Love that transcends dimensions of time and space.

If it were not for her attractive looks, she would truly depreciate in value wearing those cheap clothes every day.
What made her even more jealous of Yun Shishi was the latter's ability to bring out a chic taste in those shabby clothes. She really had no idea how she did that.
Is it true that, as long as one is pretty, a person can look good in anything?
"Shishi, I haven't seen you in a while. What a coincidence seeing you here."
Han Xiaoxiao swayed her hips as she approached her. "I haven't heard any news from you recently; did you find yourself another job after leaving the company?" Her every action was seductive and enticing.
Yun Shishi had poor impression of this woman.
Not only did she ostracize her, she even behaved no differently from a green tea b*tch in the company.
Thus, her return greeting was rather lukewarm. "I did find a job."
Han Xiaoxiao was unperturbed by her tepid attitude and even inched closer to her.
Yun Shishi might be regarded as a goddess in the company before, but the present was different. By snagging herself a top brass, her status and position were elevated as well, so she of course wanted to use this rare opportunity to show off.
"Why are you so cool toward me? Did you have a bad day? How about we go for coffee at the Blue Mountain Café on the third floor? My treat."
Blue Mountain Café was an expensive place for consumption.
"It's not necessary. I'm waiting for someone." She blandly rejected her offer and then started to check the displayed items on Tiffany's counter.
Han Xiaoxiao saw her looking at the jewelries and stuck her grinning face close like a piece of plaster. "Tiffany & Co. is a premier luxury brand in the U.S. Jewelries aren't cheap here. I just bought an item from here yesterday. That piece is expensive but totally worth the price as it looks good on me!"
She ignored the woman's chatter and continued to browse.
Why did this woman have so much to say?
She was starting to get on her nerves!
If it were not because she was waiting for Mu Yazhe, she would try to shake her off by hurrying upstairs.
The sales staff at Tiffany's counter could not help but look at Yun Shishi when she saw her quietly browse through their shop's items. To her, this customer looked poor in her non-designer clothes.
From here, she could deduce that the latter had no purchasing power.
In contrast, the fashionable woman standing beside her, who was carrying expensive labels on her entire body, appeared to be rich. She took a closer look at the necklace, which Han Xiaoxiao seemed to be intentionally fidgeting with on her neck, and said with a start, "Wow, pretty lady, are you perhaps wearing a necklace from the Bvlgari series?"
The woman smiled knowingly. "I got this a while ago. I don't really like it. It's pretty cheap and only cost me a little over 20,000 yuan."
"Ha ha! It looks good on you! Still, I have something here that suits you more!"
She made a deliberate show of daintiness before saying, "Well, let me have a look!"
The two of them cozily bantered in this manner.
By the counter, Yun Shishi was stumped by the long series of zeros indicated on each item's price tag. The pretentious chatting between Han Xiaoxiao and the salesgirl also turned her off as she knew that they were doing this to put her down!
It was such a spoilsport that she was tempted to leave.
Mu Yazhe parked his car and stepped into the mall to find her. He finally saw her aimlessly standing at a jewelry counter and casually walked over to her.
"Have you waited long?"
His appearance got the attention of Han Xiaoxiao.


She became a surrogate mother in exchange for over a million yuan.

As the esteemed CEO of the most powerful Empire in the capital, he holds absolute power, while she is just an adopted daughter to a family of lowly status. She agreed to bear him his offspring, simply because her adoptive father's business was failing.
 
On the day of her delivery, the elder brother was born healthy, but the younger one was stillborn. Having fulfilled the contract, she disappeared from his sight along with the astronomical sum of money. 


Six years later, he is still that arrogant and high-profile CEO. When she accidentally gets embroiled with him again – like a canary trapped in his cage, he closes in on her. “Woman, do you think you can escape from my clutches?!" 

However, he does not expect a little kid to interfere; the boy pompously points his little finger at him and warns, “Mu Yazhe, you’d better leave her alone! She's mine – this baby's woman!” 

The man is alarmed, simply because the little kid's facial features are identical to his...

Tags: Adorable Child, CEO, Sweet Romance, Scheming, Wealthy Aristocrats, Fluff, Two-faced, Child, Rich and Powerful, Treachery

Menginjak anak tangga teratas rumah Lova, Axel langsung dihadapkan pada sebuah pintu yang terkesan lembut dan feminim, menggambarkan dengan sangat jelas sosok dari si pemilik kamar itu. Axel berkacak pinggang seraya menggeleng-gelengkan kepalanya ketika melihat papan shabby bertuliskan 'PRINCESS LOVA ROOM' yang digantung di depan pintu bercat hijau pastel itu.
 
Axel menoleh ke arah lorong yang cukup panjang. Jika dilihat dari posisi berdirinya saat ini letak lorong itu ada di sebelah kanan. Sampai di ujung anak lantai dua cukup menoleh sedikit ke samping kanan, lorong itu akan langsung terlihat.
 
Axel menatap pintu-pintu kamar yang ada di lorong itu satu demi satu seraya menghitung dalam hati. Satu, dua, tiga, em-pat? Kedua alis Axel menaut. Ada empat kamar dengan cat pintu yang warna-warni di sana dan menjadi lima jika dijumlahkan dengan kamar Lova. 

Banyak sekali. Sudah sama seperti kos-kosan. Kamar milik siapa-siapa saja itu semua? Bukannya Lova dan uncle Alex hanya tinggal berdua? Axel mengangkat kedua bahunya tak acuh dan kembali menatap pada pintu kamar Lova.
 
Axel menghela nafas samar. Ternyata, Lova seorang gadis biasa yang juga bisa malas-malasan. Dia pikir Lova adalah gadis paling rajin yang pernah dia kenal. Axel tidak mau repot-repot mengetuk pintu karena itu akan menjadi tindakan percuma dan hanya akan membuang-buang tenaganya saja. Pelan-pelan menekan turun handle pintu dan hanya membuka sedikit satu dari dua daun pintu kamar Lova. 

Axel perlahan menyembulkan kepalanya terlebih dulu sebelum masuk lebih ke dalam kamar Lova. Mengedarkan pandangannya ke seluruh sudut kamar gadis itu. Mengamati suasana kamar Lova. Dinding kamar pacarnya itu bertemakan plaid. Keseluruhan lantai kamar dilapisi dengan vinyl model papan mirip dengan potongan-potongan hardwood. Kamar Lova tergolong besar, bergaya flat satu kamar. 

Axel bergerak dengan hati-hati, meminimalisir timbulnya suara yang bisa mengganggu tidur nyenyak 'princess' Lova. Princess? Geez! Pelan-pelan kembali menutup pintu kamar Lova setelah lebih masuk ke dalam kamar. Axel berbalik badan dan menjumpai space untuk santai berkumpul keluarga seperti yang sering disebut ruang tengah atau ruang keluarga. 

Tiga lukisan dalam frame berukuran sedang menjadi pajangan dinding. Di tengah-tengah ruangan dipasang lampu gantung hias bergaya klasik dengan desain kap dan rangka yang mambawa kesan vintage. 

Smart TV diletakkan di atas TV cabinet minimalist white yang dilengkapi empat laci. Sofa two seater warna abu-abu dilengkapi tiga cusion pillow, satu motif bunga bulat, satu motif garis-garis abstract, dan satu motif stripe perpaduan tiga warna pink, putih, dan abu-abu muda. Selimut rajut tebal yang memberi kesan hangat berwarna senada dengan pillow cusion tersampir di lengan sofa sebelah kanan. 

Di depan sofa ada coffee table berbentuk oval warna putih yang diletakkan di atas karpen broken white motif geometri, ada satu novel dan kotak tisu dengan sarung warna hitam motif polkadot di atasnya. Sementara, ingared lamp table putih diletakkan di atas meja lipat kayu portable di samping kiri sofa.

Sliding door kaca minimalis dilengkapi dengan bingkai kayu tipis warna putih dua pintu sebagai akses keluar masuk koridor penghubung ke kamar mandi berada di sisi kiri ruangan.

Room separator dengan model yang sama dengan sliding door menjadi penanda batas ruang tengah dengan tempat tidur. Ranjang ukuran single dengan bedcover serta sarung bantal bernuansa floral berwarna tosca dan pink. Headboard model meja nakas untuk meletakan lamp table, beberapa buku dan laci container mini enam susun.

Karpet dengan motif geometri warna abu-abu berukuran tidak terlalu besar di bawah ranjang. Overbed table warna putih di samping kiri ranjang dengan sebuah buku dalam posisi terbuka tergeletak di atas sana. Di depan ranjang terdapat meja nakas putih dilengkapi tiga laci, di atasnya gantungan kunci lucu dipasang di dinding. Keranjang baju kotor dari ayaman rotan.

Di samping kanan ranjang gadis itu terdapat satu set meja dilengkapi dua laci warna hijau pastel dan kursi belajar dari kayu dengan seperangkat alat komputer. Dua storage box bahan karton berbeda ukuran motif warna hijau diletakkan di bawah meja belajar. Wallpaper dengan motif garis-garis lembut vertikal dan horizontal membentuk kotak-kotak warna khaki sepanjang dinding di belakang ranjang sampai meja belajar.
 
Meja lemari kayu warna coklat berukuran kecil dengan satu laci dan satu drawers untuk meletakkan buku-buku. Di sebelahnya dua storage bag box organixer dengan motif berbeda.

Hiasan di tempat tidur Lova tidak banyak. Tiga kaleng shabby diletakkan di atas floating shelves putih. Sementara satu boneka beruang coklat kecil dan dua buah guci keramik berbeda ukuran diletakkan di atas floating shelves coklat. Tropical wall tapestry dipasang di belakang atas headboard ranjang. Satu pigura ukuran kecil warna putih dipasang pada dinding di dekat kepala ranjang.

Room separator kain brukat arch tirai menjadi penanda batas tempat tidur dengan koridor penghubung ke koridor kamar mandi dan balkon kamar yang langsung mengarah ke luar. Sepanjang koridor terdapat jendela balkon dan jendela sanitasi dengan gorden berwarna biru. Meja nakas besar diletakkan di bawah jendela kamar dengan tanaman hias indoor dalam pot kecil di atasnya.
 
Axel kira ketika masuk dia akan langsung disambut dengan segala hal yang berbau warna pink khas warna perempuan di setiap sudut kamar Lova. Ternyata gadis itu mengusung konsep kamar bohemian chic. Axel manggut-manggut. Simple, nyaman dan ... tenang? 

Setelah puas mengamati kamar Lova, Axel menghampiri gadis yang masih bergelung dengan nyaman di bawah selimut itu. Senyumnya terbit ketika melihat raut wajah tenang dan polos Lova. Axel langsung merogoh saku kanan depan celana jeans mengambil ponselnya dan mengarahkan fokus kamera pada wajah gadis yang hanya terlihat dari hidung sampai ke atas kepala itu.
 
Ckrek! 

Ckrek!

Ckrek!
 
Axel langsung saja menjauhkan ponselnya dari wajah Lova setelah berhasil mengambil foto gadis itu tiga kali dengan berbagai angel. Terkikik kecil ketika kembali melihat-lihat hasil jepretan dari kamera ponsel mahalnya itu. She's so cute! Axel sedikit tersentak dengan kening yang mengerut dalam. What's wrong with you, Axel? Axel melirik ke arah Lova lagi. Senyum lembutnya tanpa sadar terbit.
 
Kening Lova mengerut samar ketika indera pendengarannya merasa terusik dengan suara berisik di sekitarnya. Lova menggeliat kecil.

Axel memasukan kembali ponsel ke dalam saku depan celananya sebelah kanan ketika melihat pergerakan kecil dari tubuh Lova. Terdiam memperhatikan pacarnya yang mungkin sebentar lagi akan bangun itu.

Lova pelan-pelan membuka kedua kelopak matanya. Ini lagi mimpi, ya? Lova mengerjap-ngerjapkan matanya lucu ketika wajah Axel yang menjadi pemandangan yang dia lihat pertama kali. Wajah laki-laki itu ... sangat dekat dengan bare facenya. Lova menelan salivanya kasar.
 
Axel terkekeh pelan. "Hallo sleeping not beauty."

Tbc.

Percayakah kamu dengan ungkapan jika cinta pertama selalu gagal? Atau cinta pertama tidak pernah berhasil?

Lova Putri Alexander Archelaus : Cinta pertama. Pertama kalinya aku belajar untuk mencintai sekaligus melepaskan Axe. Jadi haruskah aku percaya dengan ungkapan itu?

Axelle Adelio Cetta : Apa itu cinta? Bahkan aku sendiri saja tidak tahu apa nama yang benar untuk rasaku pada Lova. Jadi bagaimana aku bisa tahu cinta pertamaku gagal atau tidak?


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While on the operating table the doctors could not believe the extent of their patient's wounds.  All his ribs at his back has splintered into his muscles and one of his broken ribs poked into his right lung.  "Good thing this is not in his left side," the doctor says trying to get the rib out of his lung without having to break it completely off.  He manages to get the rib out and felt around the area for splinters. Once he was happy, he pushed some cotton fabric in to prevent bleeding and he, together with an intern started to remove splintered rib cage pieces.  

It was a long morning on the operating table but eventually the doctors manage to repair Zurier's back and he was now rolled into the same room as Gabriella.  

Alex finally got home 11am after being interrogated and giving his statements.  He quickly got ready to put his story together as he knew that it will already be all over the news.  He hoped that no photos were circulating yet and had a feeling that he had the best.  He scanned trough his photos and paused at the first photo he took of Gabriella. 

 It looks like a dead person already. White and blue patchy body.  Hands, feet, and breast blue, almost black.  He zooms on to her breast, 'what a pity, those are such nice breast, just the right size nipples but they are damage from frost bite,' he continued to scroll through his photos and landed on the last one he took before he exited the hospital.  He decided to use that photo because he felt pity over Gabriella and will wait for permission from her or wait and only publish it if she dies.  
He boiled his kettle and made himself a cup of coffee.  Thirty minutes later he was happy enough with his story to publish it to his News-site of over one million followers that generates him a good six figure income from advertisement.

Alex own the Penthouse on top of the Student flat building.  His three-bedroom apartment has glass all around the living space and you could see the whole city from there, but the city could not see you as the windows was one-sided windows.  He had full access to the roof top where he enjoyed his greenhouse vegetable garden and dwarf fruit trees.  

After picking some fruit for brunch he took a quick shower in his on-suite and dressed in some jeans, golfer tee and a suede leather jacket.  He grabbed his camera in its bag and carried it around his shoulder.  He walked through his hotel decorated themed apartment and felt proud of what he has accomplished.  Angel Domiel thought that this human is leading the most interesting life of all the humans he has been reporting on.  Everyday an adventure, a new story and a person with decent morals, a person that will defiantly see judgement day and will most certainly walk through the gates of heaven.  

Even thou Alex owned a GT40, he preferred to walk to the hospital to get his stories; after all it is only two kilometres and he enjoyed an active lifestyle.  Most of the students knew him and most of them followed his News-site, but they did not know that the News-site belonged to him; they knew he was a reporter but did not make the connection.  No one knew that he stays in the penthouse, most students just assumed that it is another floor of cheap apartments.  

You can only access the different floors from the elevator with a pin and you only have the pin for your floor unless one of the students on another floor give you the pin to their floor.  Alex did not care to be famous.  He did everything to make sure no one founds out who he is as he enjoyed his life of privacy.  Alex also rented a student flat that he styled in a shabby chic kind of way for when he hooks up with a student but most of the time, he keeps it friendly as he was not ready to settle down.

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