
Clarissa was preparing clothes for her husband's work. The messy bed was neatly laid out by Clarissa. All cleaned up, she will be out for a while to prepare breakfast for her husband.
At home there is already art but Clarissa will still serve her husband well. So he tried to get the husband to be able to strengthen his heart and hope for Clari to survive.
While Kendrick is neat with his clothes plus a gray coat worn. Clarissa is smart in any case, especially just about choosing clothes. Ken called Michael to come in early to pick him up. Because today there is an important meeting that cannot be left behind. But Kendrick's hope is to escape Clarissa.
The door slowly opened and gave rise to Clarissa's figure. Kendrick was so funny. Clari wanted to get her cellphone left behind and told her husband to have breakfast. Only a small mutter was uttered by Ken in return for Clari's words.
Clarissa could only breathe a long time later she walked to the table beside the bed. Unconsciously his foot stumbled on something, he felt a pain in the legs and raised a little to see but the other leg could not hold for too long. The balance is off and....
Bugh.
His body fell over Kendrick who was beside him. As Ken was shocked, their gazes met each other. Her breath clashed so close that Clarissa could take Kendrick's breath. Even their faces were only a few inches away.
Clarissa's got Kendrick's body on her feet. His heart was beating very fast. Kendrick felt the same way. They stayed for a few minutes until Kendrick pushed Clari to the other side of the bed.
"You were intentional or how huh!! Your body is very heavy, even if you want to use the eyes. Look at my clothes so not neat because of your actions" angry Kendrick while wagging his hands clean the right arm.
"Sorry mas I accidentally, I get another change of clothes yes" said Clarissa wanted to go take a change of clothes.
"Necessary. Remember don't you ever come near me, don't expect me to be interested in you let alone one bed in the same. This marriage is just a status but for me you are still someone else" after giving a heartbreaking speech to Clari, Kendrick immediately left the room.
Clarissa could only cry sitting in bed. His heart never felt that much pain. He wiped his tears and went down to join the table.
"Loh ma, Ken where did you leave the room to not join?" ask Clarissa who just got to the table to eat.
"Ken left immediately he said there was an important meeting. Sit down, Ken is so don't be sad" Mesya replied.
"What happened in the room so that Ken did not eat breakfast together" said Clari.
"Next week you have a plan to get out of Vi?" ask Clari to Lavina.
"Hmm no brother, why brother?" ask Vina back.
"So I'm going to take you to the airport next week to pick up my best friend, he's coming home from London" Clarissa replied on the sidelines of her meal.
"May my brother want, what is his brother's best friend?" ask Lavina.
"Eveline Dayana's.."
"heaven..uhuk..." Lavina choked when she heard Eveline's name called.
Mesya immediately gave his daughter a drink. "Be careful dong dear if you eat" he said worriedly.
"That top model is sis......who is really sister's best friend?" tanya Lavina made sure.
Clarissa nodded slowly with a smile. Instantly Lavina was excited and wanted to jump from her seat, but not so because of the dining table there were Mr. Alvero and Mesya.
"Geez, you don't think that my sister's best friend is a top model, I really want to be a model" Lavina immediately dreamed.
"Later to be able to learn.indeed not many people know about brother but they certainly know who is brother's best friend" he replied smiling.
Clarissa's best friend is a famous model in her country and even abroad. Many other models wanted to compete but did not succeed and still Eveline superior. But not many know that Eveline has a friend, Clarissa. Because every time Eveline invites Clari to see him shooting always refuses with the reason that Eveline will not be embarrassed later.
Eveline never cared about people. Clarissa was good and perfect to be his best friend. When he fell, there was only Clarissa. His other friends stayed away from him. In the past when the first time to be a model a lot of insults and bullyan who approached Eveline with words that he will not succeed. But Clari was always encouraging and always supported Eveline to success.
That's what makes Eveline not look at anyone his best friend but what he sees is Clarissa's sincerity.
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The Danata family residence.
From the beginning of Clari's marriage, Faero was already anxious because his mind was floating everywhere. Because Clari's marriage was based on forced not love. Faero did not want his sister to suffer for the marriage and was unhappy. Especially thinking about what Kendrick will do later on Clari.
His daydreams ran out when Mr. Nevan patted him on the shoulder. "You're why Faero, even malamun."
"Clarissa was happy about not being there, and her husband treated her gently. I can't imagine what if he even tormented there, already many household stories like Clarissa" grumbled Faero anxiously.
"Get rid of your negative thoughts Fae, papa believes Clari is a strong girl even though the storm hits her. If he doesn't come to us then he's still fine, if Clari comes home with grief or complains then papa will pick him up and never give it back to them." mr. Nevan's affirmation made Faero feel a little relieved while still anxious.
"Yes pa I believe Clarissa is a strong girl as when she was bullied by her friends first, she remains strong" Faero said.
"But only Eveline has always been a friend to even a brother to Clarissa, from the past until now the bond of friendship is so strong" Faero murmured.
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After the meeting Kendrick immediately returned to his room and the rest will be taken care of by Michael's assistant.
His head leaned against the chair while closing his eyes for a moment. Lately he has been feeling tired. Probably because of a lot of work and lack of sleep.
Right around lunchtime Clarissa came to Kendrick's office to bring her lunch. Actually not Clarissa's will but because of the coercion of her in-laws. Clarissa's awkwardness and hesitation with her sudden arrival must have been surprising to Ken. But he also could not refuse Mesya's request. After all Kendrick is her husband it's natural that she wants to pay attention.
He hesitated to enter the company. There are also many employees who are on break. With her heart set, Clarissa got out of the car and tried to casually enter the Raymond Group building.
The eyes of the employee were on him. This is the first time Clarissa has entered the company building. Although his family was also a clongomerate, he rarely visited his family's company.
In front of the reception desk Clarissa asked Kendrick which room was next door. But unexpectedly the receptionist even asked back the purpose of Clarissa came and glanced at Clari from top to bottom.
Clearly Clari knew and immediately answered the receptionist's question. "I want to drop off lunch for my husband" Clari's reply was only responded to with a smile and a laugh-proof from the clerk.
"Sorry sir, if you're going to push back, Mr. Kendrick already has a partner and that's not you. Where do you want Mr. Kendrick with a person like you, must choose a beautiful and fashionable not you who.." said Ledi while holding back his laughter thought Clarissa shy and joking, he could not even continue his words.
"But I'm really here to see my husband, which room is next door?" ask Clari again without grubbing the insults from Ledi.
"Duh mbak ngaca first, mending go only here the office is not a place to shy" he replied with a laugh.
Michael came to see Clarissa in the company. He just came out of his room to report to Kendrick and accidentally saw Clarissa.
But even when it was close there even heard the insults that Ledi hurled at Clarissa. At once Michael approached them and was angry at Ledi.
"You're nothing daring to insult Miss Clarissa, she's Mr. Ken's wife. If until this is known by Mr. Ken you are Ledi, keep the attitude do not look at people from the outside alone." said Michael angry at Ledi.
Michael's gaze was so sharp that Ledi immediately bowed. He did not know that in front of him was Mr. Kendrick's wife. He doesn't even know when they got married and why his boss's taste changed.
"Sorry sir, I don't know if this lady is Mr. Kendrick's wife, I'm really sorry" she said, stammering with guilt.
"Michael, don't be mad at him. He doesn't know I'm his wife" Clarissa said.
"But he should not be arbitrary with people let alone to insult the lady. He should not look at the outside without knowing who he is facing. Look out for you, Ledi, this attitude of yours I'm going to stir up to Mr. Kendrick" Michael threatened Ledi.
Instantly Ledi is anxious and hopes not to be sanctioned or fired from the company. He regretted his words earlier, if he knew for sure his attitude would be softer. Being in Raymond's company was everyone's dream even he was so lucky to be accepted there.
But now his position is at stake because of his own attitude. That is if people only look from the outside without looking deeper. It could be from the extraordinary appearance but without knowing the true identity.
"Miss Clarissa let me take you to Mr. Ken's room. The room is on the top floor, let's follow me" Michael said politely. Clarissa nodded but before that she turned to Ledi.
"You learn to respect others, don't look at them from the outside. I am not beautiful like you and not the hope of all men. But this mouth I use to speak kindly and try not to hurt others. Because from this mouth can remove a poison that is so sharp if it cannot keep its words and will hurt others. Beauty is not everything, but attitude takes precedence. Free to be beautiful if you don't have ethics" concluded Clarissa at length and booed for Ledi. Hard insinuation for Ledi.
Clarisa went to follow Michael after saying so. Michael was just silent and stunned to hear Clari's sharp yet heart-piercing speech. He could only smile as Clari boldly opposed Ledi's words.