
In a shopping mall, a beautiful, scantily dressed woman reached out her hand. "Thank you" he said to the 30-year-old waiter.
Nicholas commented on his smile for a moment when he saw Jennifer so happy. But unexpectedly Nicholas, Jennifer who was very aggressive was suddenly kissing the cheek of Nicholas in front of the waiter who had just given a goodiebag black with gold alloy it.
"Thank you, baby." said Jennifer spoiled. Because today Nicholas bought him a diamond bracelet whose stock is limited edition.
Just contact the boisterous atmosphere instantly. The cheers from some of the people around him sounded so clear.
"Huuuu, so sweet." cried some women.
Nicholas is really upset. Jennifer's behavior still can't change. He always made Nicholas the center of attention.
"I told you, don't get used to doing that in public. I don't like looking cheap." Nicholas said as he stepped foot to leave Jennifer, because dozens of pairs of eyes are now staring at their whereabouts there like a famous celebrity. Some of them even took pictures and videos of both.
"Rare momments. Must immortalize. Must be viral." great-grandson of a woman with glasses while uploading a video on her social media page.
Jennifer looked around. That's right what Nicholas said. Dozens of pairs of eyes were staring and seemed to be whispering to each other.
"The woman was very lucky. Having a handsome girlfriend, rich is also not stingy. Even I just saw him buy me a limited edition diamond bracelet without bidding a dime. I'm so sorry I saw it."
"Yes, I'm envious too." added a friend beside him.
Jennifer laughed on her side when she accidentally heard whispers from the women around her. Unlike Nicholas who is upset, Jennifer is actually happy if they are the center of attention.
"Nic, wait!" Jennifer chases after Nicholas, who is about to get into her car.
Nicholas broke his body and opened his gadget screen. Many messages came in and one of them was from Mrs Jhonson.
Mom: "Mom misses you, baby. When are you going to see us here?"
Nicholas smiled and immediately replied to the message.
Nicholas: "Fastly, Mah. Nicho misses you too much. It's fine there."
Tens of messages came in. Only one message was returned. After replying to Mrs Jhonson's message, a woman got into her car and sat down next to Nicholas with an annoyed face.
"You're in the habit of just playing go away." Sarkas Jennifer then closed the car door and put groceries in the back of his car.
Nicholas was silent and did not answer Jennifer's words. Apparently he was still upset at his lover.
"OK okay. I'm mistaken. I'm sorry." Jennifer said in front of Nicholas' face.
"Dear, sorry!" reworked.
"You should be more careful. You know I'm married. What if someone sees us and tells Natalie." Nicholas opens his voice.
"Well, why? wasn't it from the beginning our goal was to get there."
Nicholas got a silent answer from Jennifer.
"You didn't forget our deal, did you?" Jennifer looked at Nicholas with great question marks.
Nicholas still doesn't answer Jennifer's questions.
"Reynald's. The road!" Nicholas Letters.
"Good sir."
Reynald nodded and stepped on the gas pedal of the car and split the city streets.
"Nic," call Jennifer. "My answer!"
Nicholas closed his eyes for a moment.
"Of course not. I won't forget the purpose of marrying that woman." Nicholas' voice finally made Jennifer's heart come back.
"Good."
A few minutes later the atmosphere was still silent after the two talks ended. Jennifer felt Nicholas was still upset with her. Jennifer glanced at the flat face of Nicholas who still did not want to look at her. "Udah dong was angry. I'm sorry, yeah!" Jennifer said as she held Nicholas' cheeks.
Nicholas couldn't see the woman sulking like now. Finally she nodded in response if she had forgiven Jennifer. Although Nicholas knows that his lover doesn't really feel guilty. I don't know why Nicholas can't hate Jennifer for too long. Maybe because she is the most loyal woman who has been beside him both in a state of joy and sorrow.
"Thank you, Nic. I love you." said Jennifer, leaning her head on Nicholas' shoulder.
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"Not yet to return, sir?" greet a security guard.
Kevin who was sitting on a chair while occasionally glancing at the clock in his hand only returned with a smile.
"Where is he? why it's not back at this hour yet." Kevin's mind.
Apparently Kevin had been waiting for Natalie. Because after the break, Natalie did go somewhere.
While Kevin finally chose to go home because he never found Natalie, a woman sought after actually fell asleep soundly in another room.
Apparently Natalie finished the report that was corrupted because of it. But because of fatigue, Natalie fell asleep in a special room commonly used for the photocopy.
Natalie shivers. It seemed to be cold because he fell asleep right at the position where the air conditioner was blowing its wind.
Shortly after, the door of the room opened. The sound of footsteps came and the man covered Natalie's body in a black suit, then the man rubbed gently on Natalie's hair and finally left to leave.
Natalie felt a warmth protruding throughout her body, she even smiled in her dream, then returned a smooth snoring.
10 Minutes later.
"Mother Natalie,"
Natalie regained consciousness when security came to lock the room.
"Ah, jeez. Why am I sleeping here?" he looked at his already very messy hair. "I'm sorry, sir."
"Ah, it's okay, Mom. I'm just surprised to see you fall asleep here."
Natalie lifted the report that she had neatly covered back then rushed out of the room. He had not even realized that there was a black suit covering his body.
"I'm sorry, sir." Natalie looks a little hunched up.
Brughhh, the suit fell along with Natalie who was bowing. Natalie fell silent. Where did that suit come from?
Seeing Natalie shut up, the officer picked up the fallen suit for Natalie. "Ah, let me get it, ma'am" he said and extended it to Natalie.
"Who's this?" thought. Suddenly he remembered Nicholas.
"Sir, did Mr. Nicho enter this room?" natalie asked enthusiastically. She didn't think her husband was so romantic.
"I don't see, Mom. Anyway as of today Mr. Nicholas himself does not come to the office, ma'am."
The security officer's reply shattered Natalie's hopes.
"It turns out it wasn't him." Natalie's inner. "Then who?" he continued. "have it been, damn me. Maybe it's just the guy I'm talking to."
"Mom Natalie, are you okay?" The officer wagged his hand as Natalie looked dreamy.
"Ah, yes sir." Natalie wakes up from her daydream. "I'll excuse you then."
Natalie is now at the front door of the company. But his mind had not stopped daydreaming.
"Why isn't Nicho looking for me?" natalie looked at the watch in her hand. It's 21:00, her husband should be worried. But it turns out that Natalie had disappeared without news, Nicho did not even send a single message to her.
"Hmmm," Natalie tried to smile and remain prejudiced at her husband. "Maybe he's busy meeting with his client."
Natalie was lucky today to still find a taxi around the office. Usually he has to walk about 500m just can find a taxi or public transport.
He glanced back at his phone, hoping Nicholas would worry about him. But there was no message from the man. Does he need to contact her first? Natalie was afraid that her husband would be disturbed. Especially if it turns out Nicholas is indeed an important meeting. Natalie doesn't want to make Nicholas angry.
"That's it."
Natalie put the phone back in her bag.
Tling
This time the phone sounded. Natalie was so happy. This must be Nicholas, the inner.
Mom: Don't forget the money transfer, baby!
Natalie closed her eyes for a moment. It turned out that he expected too much from the man. It wasn't Nicholas but his mother who asked for money.
Natalie: Yes Ma'am.
The phone re-entered the bag after Natalie replied briefly to her mother's message. Natalie leaned her head against the window of the taxi. Stare full of light out the window. Question after question slipped into his mind. Why Natalie has felt a change in Nicholas since she got married. He felt Nicholas was avoiding him. Butwhy? Natalie feels she didn't do anything weird after marrying him.
Tling, the phone rings back.
"What else is it, Mom?" he muttered, then opened the message.
Nicholas: I'm not coming home tonight. Don't wait for me!
Apparently the message was from the person he had been waiting for. At first Natalie was very happy, but after reading the contents of the message Natalie returned moody. It turned out that the contents of the message did not match Natalie's expectations. Not a concern from her husband, but just a message that she's not coming home tonight.
This is the second time Nicholas has sent a message that he did not come home after the incident that morning with Natalie.
2 Days ago.
"Nic, what time did you come home last night?" Natalie poured water into the glass. Both are in the dining room.
Nicholas stopped his fork and spoon at the same time. Natalie thought she'd answer. But apparently not. Nicholas continued to put food in his mouth.
Last night Natalie waited for her husband to come home and fall asleep on the couch. While the husband he was waiting for just came after Natalie could not resist his sleepiness. Nicholas came home at 02 a.m.
Natalie who was exhausted after cleaning and tidying up the mansion like a palace did not even flinch as Nicholas moved his body from the sofa to his room. When Natalie realized her body was already beside Nicholas.
"Nic, may I ask you a question." Natalie is now sitting next to her husband.
"Say!" nicholas answered briefly and then drank a glass of water.
"But I ask you to be honest!" natalie said expectantly.
Nicholas looked into his eyes for a moment and refocused on his food.
"Have any of my words or actions hurt your feelings?" Natalie was holding back her tears. Nicholas could see that from the corner of his eye. "If so, I'm sorry!" natalie's words look very sincere.
"But I'm asking for help, don't be cold like this. I - I can't." Natalie was now completely shedding her tears. As strong as her heart she held tightness in her chest. One Sunday of their wedding, Nicholas had never even touched her. Natalie doesn't understand why? is it because she is so disgusting in front of this husband.
"Don't be so whiny in front of me! I don't like to see weak women!" Nicholas put his spoon and fork together. "Nothing's wrong. I'm just in a lot of trouble." Nicholas stood up from his seat and grabbed his black suit. "I'm leaving now. I have something to take care of. In an hour Reynald's gonna pick you up."
Natalie stood up from her seat. "But why did you get me like this, Nic?" natalie said firmly, making Nicholas stop his steps. "if there is a problem at least tell me! I'm your wife. Although I can't provide a solution for you, at least I can be where you lean. Isn't that the purpose of our marriage."
Nicholas fell silent.
"Why silence? what's the real problem with you? why can't I know."
Nicholas is silent. He can't answer Natalie's questions. While Natalie can no longer hide her sadness. Her tears are really flowing. One week he held the question that continued to struggle in his mind, finally now he can spill it too.
drttt drttt
Nicholas's phone is ringing.
"Okay, I'm there now."
Nicholas hung up his phone and turned his body around. Walk and approach Natalie.
CUPS
One kiss landed on Natalie's forehead. Natalie closed her eyes as the warmth she had always felt was now back. This is the kiss that Nicholas gave for the first time after one week of their marriage.
Slowly Nicholas gently wiped Natalie's tears. "Don't cry anymore! I'm leaving now. Don't forget one more hour Reynald's gonna pick you up." Nicholas then passed away leaving Natalie in a myriad of question marks in his heart.
"What's really going on with you?"
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Nicholas leaned his body in the back seat of his car.
"Reynald, we're on our way now!" Nicholas's edict was immediately followed by a nod from the driver and Nicholas' right hand.
Reynald is again confused by Nicholas' behavior today. It felt like Reynald was a place to share his young master. Reynald knew Nicholas was right. He wouldn't easily share his life story with people if he didn't really need it.
Since childhood, Nicholas has been very quiet. Never had much to say except with Mr and Mrs Jhonson, especially Mrs Jhonson. Nicholas was very close to him.
Reynald remembers well when Nicholas was 12 years old when he was ill and Mr and Mrs Jhonson were traveling abroad. Nicholas, who has a high fever, did not come out of his room. He didn't even complain about the housekeepers and housekeepers. Eventually, he was found in his room. Luckily in the house was equipped with CCTV facilities available in every corner of the room, so that Nicholas could be saved.
Tonight Nicholas' face looks a little pale. His eyes look beautiful. I don't know what made him so depressed today.
"Are you okay, sir?" Reynald was worried.
"Hmppp," Nicholas simply replied with a smile that was enough to calm Reynald down a bit.
The Lamborghini Reynald was driving stopped right in front of a house. Nicholas got down and started walking through the courtyard of the house with shunt steps. There was sadness that pierced the recesses of his heart every time he stepped foot in this place. The dark shadow always returned to tease his head.
Tut-tut
Cellphone's ringing. Call in from a woman.
"Nic, where the hell are you?" The voice of the woman without the greeting rang out loud in Nicholas' ears.
"I'm sorry, Jen." said Nicholas weakly as he stopped his steps. "Let me call again. I'll close it first."
"Nicholas, wait!"
Tut-tut
Nicholas closes the call unilaterally without concern for the woman. In front of her was a woman more important than Jennifer. The middle-aged woman who was hugging a bolster pillow whose color was even unpredictable anymore, because it was so weathered.
The woman's gaze looked very shady but without direction. Nicholas walked up to him slowly while continuing to pull the corners of his lips.
"How's Mom doing?"
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