Home For My Soul

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Feeling a touch on my back, I opened my eyes. It turned out that the room was already bright. I heard the voice of Amaryllis asking about my situation. As soon as he mentioned about the medicine, I shook my painful head. I don't want to lose this pain.

But seeing that he was awake, an idea flashed through my head. Whynot? It's worth trying. I tried to ignore the pain and approached him. Although I want to quickly get my wish, I am patient with him.

The pain went with the shadow that made my head dizzy. I don't need any medicine. There's been a natural pain reliever, without the chemicals I hate. One year, she can't get away from my side for the next year.

“Theo, are you okay?” tanyakanya. I'm nodding. “How about your head?”

His hand touched my head, so I held it and kissed it. “Have you treated.” I saw her face meet red because of that compliment.

Feeling an important part of my body react, I held back. I can't keep doing this to him. He could have escaped because he couldn't take it anymore. I also don't want him to think I'm suffering from sex, because I'm a normal guy.

“Theo, we can't keep doing this.” He pulled his hand from me.

“Why?” I frowned hearing it. I think he likes our bed activities.

“We are not ready to have children.”

“We or lo are not ready?”

“You're recovering, how can you wish there was a child among us now? Not to mention your parents won't agree to our marriage.”

“Let me take care of my son and parents. I told you, gua will not marry you if I am not ready to bear all my roles as husband.” I kissed her forehead. “Sleep. Tomorrow we have to face the exhausting.”

My guess is correct. Mom and Dad came to pick us up for a lunch invitation at Willis's. That woman is still trying to block me from bringing Amarylis. But her husband asked her not to comment.

The penthouse is in a luxury apartment building in the city. What's the girl's problem? He can get any single man, why bother me who already has a wife? I don't know how our interactions were during college, but I'm sure I never gave him the slightest hope.

Realizing that there was not a single bodyguard coming with us all the way to the top floor, I felt uneasy. Ever since Hillary's murder, I've never been anywhere without their protection.

A handsome man and a very beautiful woman greeted us kindly. A bright brown haired young lady followed behind them. He waved his hand towards Amaryllis. I forgot what his name was. Then another young blonde woman came. Unlike the three people, he looked tense.

He must have known the purpose of our arrival to their home. We were sitting in that front room with a big window in front of us. The atmosphere of the city at night looks very beautiful. I had to pull the hand of Amarylis who was amazed by the sight.

Apparently, I was being overdone. There were only four people as hosts in this place. Some of the servants who came did not look dangerous either. Everyone was friendly and polite. Maybe I was thinking too much, because I was still traumatized by the incident.

“I don't feel good you and Ruth have to spend the night at the hotel, Azarya. Stay here or our house. There are many rooms that I can prepare for you during your stay here,” Willis said.

“No, Willis. Thank ye. I don't want to trouble anyone. We're just here for a little while. You know I can't leave my company too long in the hands of others,” Papa said.

“I'm glad to see Theo, Matt, and their friends are okay. The incident is reported to this day. I can't believe Hillary would do that.”

“It so happens that you offend him,” Papa put the coffee cup he drank back into his mat, “I want to hear your daughter Clara.” explain

“Clara? What's wrong with him?” Willis looked at the woman.

“She and Hillary were good friends. The woman has confessed her actions, I want to hear the story from your daughter's version,” Papa said.

“I know Clara was friends with Hillary, but she couldn't possibly have anything to do with the incident, Azarya.” Willis shook his head.

“Is that true, Clara? You have nothing to do with taking my son?” ask the woman.

He just kept quiet, lowered his head. Papa waited patiently, while Willis and his wife began to look unsettled. Theo is indeed lucky to have an attractive physical appearance, as well as unlucky for being the victim of female retaliation that he rejected.

“A-me,” said the woman was nervous. “I didn't expect everything would have repercussions so far. I just wanted to teach Theo a lesson for rejecting my love.”

“Clara!!” exclaims Willis emotion.

“I never taught you to be that lowly woman,” timpal mama.

“Ma-forgive me.” Clara bowed her head to us. “I just want Theo to feel the pain of his rejection. Moreover, he prefers the woman who is far below me to be his lover. If I knew everything would be like this ...”

“Willis.” Papa looked at his friend.

“No, Azarya. I know your tone, but the answer is no. My daughter can you law according to the law, just don't end our cooperation. I'd feel guilty if you had to find a new partner. Give me another chance,” beg Willis.

Papa's speechless. He did not seriously end their business cooperation. Too expensive a price to pay to find a new partner. Anyway, Willis was right. The one who made the mistake was Clara, not her or her employees who were harassing their business.

“Good. On one condition. I don't want your first daughter to be your replacement. I don't want my son to have to interact with people who were already evil to him when he became the president of our company. If these conditions are severe for you, we end our cooperation now.”

It's amazing to believe in him this guy. It is only fitting that he could lead our family company well for decades. Willis will not be able to resist. But I don't know if he believes enough in the ability of his second daughter to become his future successor.

“I promise I won't hurt Theo again, Om. But please don't take my rights away from me. I've prepared to replace my father. Just punish me, no matter how long I will live. The company is my right,” Clara pleaded.

“With your reputation, just wait for the time until the shareholders reject you, Clara. I'm just helping so you don't have to bother explaining to them. Do you think there are still people who believe in your abilities if your heart is that small?

“My son is not a stranger to your family, but the heir of your father's business colleague. Did you never think of that before you acted? Then someone who thinks short like you wants to continue your papa's big business? The venture could go bankrupt in your hands,” Papa said, making sense.

The woman was finally silent. I glanced at Amarilis who was sitting by my side. His forehead was furrowing very deeply. What was he thinking so seriously? I held her hand on her lap, and she stopped thinking and turned to me.

We ate dinner in silence, until Papa finally tried to melt the atmosphere. The adults talk casually, but the children remain silent. Seeing that Amaryllis' food was running out, I brought the lettuce and roasted chicken closer to the side of the plate.

Willis's partner turned several times towards me and Amarylis, but they said nothing. The level of politeness of people in this country is indeed worth a thumbs up. They do not want to know the personal affairs of others. And I know, they wonder who Amaryllis is.

After chatting for a while enjoying apple pie after eating, Papa was saying goodbye. They promised to meet again only between the parents. Thankfully, we don't have to follow them. My head hurts to have to hear a serious conversation regarding their business.

“I can't let you do this to me, Om,” Clara said as we walked towards the elevator to get out of their penthouse.

“Clara?” his brother screeched, drawing our attention. “What do you do?”

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~Author's Note~

Dear readers, thank you for following the story of Amarilis and Altheo. ⁇ ❤ I know sometimes the preoccupation of reading makes us forget to touch the thumb at the end of each chapter. Please support this novel through your thumb, yes. I watched Theo's visuals, deh, as a joke. 🤭😉

 

Greetings dear, dear,

Meina H's.