LOVE BEHIND THE VEIL

145. The past of Stevani

In other countries, precisely the country is famous for the nickname white elephant country. A woman was curled up on the cold floor, with quite a miserable state. His eyes look swollen and puffy, the cheek area and lips reddened and on the back area there are many bruises scars lash scars. He tried to stand up, holding the edge of the bed, but his movements came to a halt when he heard the sound of the bathroom door having been opened, and the legs of a burly man came out from inside there just wearing a towel that covered his waist area.

The man walked over to the sofa, then put on his clothes, which he had taken off while molesting and torturing the woman.

When the man put on his jeans, the sound of the clang of the head of the clasp sounded very scary in the woman's ear, how not, no, he could still feel his pain when the clasp made of real leather touched his back very hard, sore.

The man turned his gaze towards the woman who was still silent while grimacing down there, he walked over.

" Come here, baby ". Invite the man, crouching while extending his hand to Stevani. Stevani raised her red face, then glanced at the helping hand in front of her. The man smiled charmingly, indicating that Stevani would be fine. Shakily, Stevani gave her hand, began to stand and sit on the bed.

" Is this a pain hmm?". The man touched Stevani's cheeks and lips gently. Stevani just shook his head slowly but his gaze hinted that he was in a lot of pain.

" Where did you put the ointment for your wounds?".

" In the bag ". Stevani replied quickly, the man hurried to stand up to get Stevani's bag and looked for a small white object, then he began to remove the contents like toothpaste and apply it on the edge of Stevani's lips carefully ,while blowing it.

" I'm sorry...!! I didn't mean to hurt you, but you know it yourself, no, this disease is hard for me to control ". He stared into Stevani's eyes. The man who is with Stevani currently has a sexual perversion disease in which he always has intercourse by torturing his co-star or what is called Sadomasochism.

Sadomasochism is a form of sexual perversion whose behavior seeks satisfaction by committing violence against oneself (Masochism) and his partner as the object of sexual gratification (Sadism).

Stevani gave a stiff smile in response, she did not know what to answer. If asked if he was tormented, what he did was very torturous and physically hurt, but if asked if he would stay, 'Yes' Stevani will continue to survive because he has no other choice, he's been bound to death by this man.

Sometimes Stevani often compares this man's behavior to Gavino's. Far away. As long as they are in a relationship Gavino pamper her immensely, bestowing her with love and tenderness. But what's okay for everything to happen, Stevani can't just escape from the grasp of this man. He's been entangled for good.

" Where were you yesterday, why didn't you answer my call?, you weren't with another man, were you ?".

Deg*

Stevani's heart is pumping faster, confused as to what to answer. Stevani can't be honest if he's been detained for days by Gavino's men in Bali. If until this man knows, his life could be lost right now. Think Stevani.

While Stevani was thinking hard to find an excuse, suddenly the vibration of the man's mobile phone was heard.

DRET**

They both equally multiplied the view on the nightstand. The man then grabbed his phone...

" Yes, my wife...!!". The gentle romantic call made Stevani's heart throb with pain.

Will it always be like this, until when do I survive the relationship that always torments me. Batin Stevani. He realizes their relationship is wrong, because forever Stevani will only be saved and be second.

"Hhumm..well baby, my flight's in about 2 hours, I'll be home soon ". Said the man again, smiling happily glancing at Stevani who was looking down holding back tears. He ended his phone call.

Don't cry, Vani, aren't you used to being treated like this. Remember you're just his slave, haven't you been through something like this for years with him. Stevani strengthened herself in heart.

" I have to go....!! I've transferred some money as usual to your account. Go to the doctor who used to treat the wounds on my back ". Stevani did not answer, but kept his head lowered. Holding back a puddle of tears had filled his petals.

Without waiting for Stevani's reply, the man grabbed his leather jacket, and was ready to leave the room, but his steps stopped and then turned around, walked up to Stevani and then lowered half his body.

" Don't make a mistake like yesterday again hhmm?, because I don't like it when my calls are ignored. You know the rules of our relationship, don't you, if I say you have to come, then you have to come, I can't take any excuses, okay ?".

" I.i.iya, I'm sorry. I promise I won't make any more mistakes ".

" And one more...!! Don't you ever dare play with fire behind me Stevani !!". Press it. Made Stevani swallow her saliva, then nodded nervously.

" Good....!!! Be a smart and obedient girl ". He said as he stroked Stevani's head gently. Without saying anything else, the man walked over and disappeared behind the door, leaving Stevani alone. He curled up holding the physical elf and hurt in his heart.

Stevani lowered his legs, then picked up the towel the man was using, wrapped around his body that was wearing nothing. He walked slowly to the balcony of the apartment, then looked down, where the man was seen getting into his car. He stood on the edge of the balcony, squeezing the end of his towel.

Stevani's thoughts go back far to a few years ago, she recalled the cause she could be tied up in this crazy relationship. He remembered the time when he met for the first time with the man who was his helper, to make him fall in love. But this man also made her not believe anymore about love until stuck in a relationship that slowly kills her feelings.

The flashback

12 Years ago....

In a well-known private school, an innocent girl in an ash-white uniform, could only fall silent while receiving ill-treatment from friends at her school. He was bullied every day and received bad treatment from the students as well as from some teachers there.

PYURR**

A red drink drenched his gray white shirt. Stevani reflex stood up surprised to get such treatment.

" Aakkh...who doused me ?". Stevani was shocked.

" Uppps...sorry !!! Purposely....Haha ". Said a curly-haired girl named Violla, laughing with all the students in the classroom. Stevani bowed when she found out who had deliberately doused her.

" Violla why are you always bothering me ?". Cicit Stevani ventured.

" Because I want to, why?.you mind?, if you don't like it, just stay out of this school, easy right ". Stevani is eager to fight Violla, but she realizes she has no power whatsoever, she is just the son of a scavenger and washer who is only lucky to get a scholarship at this prestigious school. If he makes a noise, it is certain that the scholarship he fought for so far is gone.

" I don't understand why an elite and classy school like this would accept a poor and slum like you ".

" Yes you're right, I also often wonder why a scavenger child like him is welcome at our school. Very, very disgusting, what else we should have a class with him ". All the students who were there turned to satirize him, even harsh words were like everyday food for Stevani. He couldn't stand it, and then he decided to move, wanting to go to the toilet. He wanted to spill all forms of his frustration there. But when he wanted to step, his feet deliberately stumbling to make it limp.

BRUK**

Stevani's body crashed making his head hit the floor.

" Heh...other time look around dong if you want to walk ". Cibir Mia, laughing to see Stevani lying on the floor. Stevani immediately stood up, then ran out of the classroom, almost three years always treated badly by the people in his school. Even Stevani does not have a single friend, people will be good when there is a task from the teacher alone, not infrequently he is threatened to complete the tasks of other students.

In the toilet Stevani cried, while cleaning his white clothes had turned red because of the actions of Violla and her friends.

Why is it always me...?why should I accept this insult?. Why is life so unfair, I don't even do anything, but why is everyone always putting me down. Batin Stevani. Stevani sees himself in the reflection of the glass, which is what Stevani concludes for him.

If I had been born into a rich family, they would not have veiled me like this. It's all because of my father and mother, why they gave birth to me in poverty, my mother's father I hate you.... Inner Stevani the more blame his parents, the more hate his parents. For Stevani all the bad behavior of people in school because of the poor condition of his parents.

After crying, she returned to her classroom in dirty clothes, all eyes looking at her in disgust, but Stevani did not care what he expected just to quickly graduate from this school and get a decent job.

***

After the lesson was over, Stevani was getting ready to go home, but his steps were stopped by the five girls in front of him.

" Vani...!!". Stevani was stunned to hear the violla for the first time calling her by her name, usually violla always called her with the title of kingpin.

" i.i.yes...Aa.a what's up ?". Her question was timid, she did not want to be bullied again.

" Vani me and my friends are sorry, about that this morning. Sorry has made your clothes so dirty like this ". Violla's apology makes Stevani shocked half dead, he does not believe a violla son of a famous politician would apologize to him. Is this a dream. Think Stevani.

" Yes Van, I'm sorry too ". Mia.

" I am also ". They apologized to Stevani. Stevani did not answer, he just silently listened to the apologies of the five women who always bully him.

" Oh yes.this is a new uniform for you. We know, you only have one school uniform, right, because we made your shirt broken, so this we replace with a new one ". Violla gave the paper bag to Stevani.

" No need, I'm fine. A. I'll go home first ". Stevani returned the paper bag.

" Tuh you haven't pardoned us ".

" I've forgiven you, really...". Stevani replied quickly, he did not want to have too long a conversation with Violla.

" If so, then you must accept our gift ". Stevani seems hesitant to accept it, but violla and her friends are too pushy.

" Thank you, thank you ". Stevani said, looking down.

" Okay, so now we're friends, and to make up for our mistakes, we're going to take you out to eat.. Want yes....".

" Ahh.it is not necessary, I.I.m.must go home now. Thank you for your kindness ". Rejecting Stevani, he still felt strange about the impromptu change of the five women before him.

Before long they had arrived at a luxury restaurant with a spacious building and 4-storey high classic nuanced, Stevani can conclude how expensive the food here, he is increasingly insecure.

" Let's go in ". Take the violla, Stevani still pegged in his original place, he did not dare to step in the slightest.

I'd better go home, this place doesn't suit me. I don't have the money to pay for food here anyway. Eating everyday is hard, I better just go. Inner Stevani dialogues on her own.

Violla and her friends stopped short, when they realized Stevani was not coming in with them.

" Where is he ?".

"Still out of time ". Answer Mira.

" Fuck..basal baddick, invited to eat well is very difficult ". Annoyed, Violla walks out again to find Stevani.

Stevani had turned her body ready to leave, but her steps stopped as the voice of Violla cried out to her name.

" Stevani..Where are you going ?".

" Vio looks like I'm just going home, this place doesn't suit me. I'm sorry I can't join you guys. Thanks again for the call ". Stevani refused.

" You don't have to worry about the payment problem, then all I pay, you just sit down to eat a lot, no need to worry...Come ".

" ...!!!". Violla had taken Stevani by the hand, led her into the restaurant building, and they were seated in a chair in the middle of the room. The sound of the saxophone sounding very melodious in the ear. Stevani circled his gaze to all sides of the room, absolutely luxurious and beautiful. This was the first time in his life that he had entered a place like this.

Stevani widened his eyes when he saw the amount of food served by the servants.

Geez..they ordered this much food. Were they all crazy, this could be for one village. Ahhhh...Stevani you're a fool, don't forget that if they're rich kids, they're used to eating and throwing away when they're not done. Inner Stevani.

" Eehhh ..kok you just shut up, let's eat, is this not your taste, or want another message ?".

" Hhh.no need, I'm just eating this". Stevani pulled out a small bowl containing Zuppa soup.

" Why are you eating that...!! That's for dessert, you better eat this, it's really delicious.you know this is my favorite food here "Violla pulled a plate containing Wagyu beef and Egg Benedict, you know, the food looks beautiful and appetizing.

" Eat it. I am rarely this good to others, what more new friends ". Said the violla, and was nodded by the four other girls.

" Thank you Vio ". Stevani began to enjoy every piece of his steak, delicious really good. He had never eaten such a delicious meal, this state was like a dream to him. The five girls who were there threw mysterious smiles at each other.

" Guys.I went to the toilet first ". Mia said, standing up from her seat.

" I also come with dong, have been kebelet since ". Timpal Miranda, stand with his bag.

" Ehh Vio, I'm going to the bookstore in front for a while huh, there's something I need to buy. You guys wait here for a second ". Nisa said, Violla nodded her head.

" Oh yes I almost forgot, my mother had just tipped the cake that is beside this restaurant, I went there first so that we will go straight home, without you guys having to wait ".

" Yes.yes.yes..do not long ". Violla replied, glancing at Stevani who was still enjoying her meal.

TRING**

The sound of the phone ringing loudly, made Violla and Stevani startled.

" Sorry Van, I'm out for a minute, my mom's calling..!". Raising his phone, Stevani nodded.

" Hallo ma....!!!". Violla raised the phone while walking away from Stevani, Stevani was alone with a meal that was still full.

***

Parked restaurant, precisely in a violla car and his friends never laugh out loud, enjoying the results of judging Stevani. They had planned this a few weeks ago, they wanted to embarrass Stevani more.

" I'm sure he's at this moment of confusion in there ".

" Yes you're right Vio.he's too stupid, he can-can believe if we want to be friends with him ..You stupid rascal ".

" Is this not too outrageous ?". Miranda felt their ignorance this time was too excessive towards Stevani.

" You don't have to think about it. Take it easy, at most he was told to do the dishes, or not clean this building for 1 month ". Said Violla again laughing imagining Stevani diomeli and punished by the restaurant owner.

" Let's go home.let him enjoy all his own dishes. To be honest I would love to see her terrified expression, but I have an appointment to meet my lover today ".

" Hhuuuuhhh.you are ". Their cheers to Violla, and the black BMW drove away from the restaurant where Stevani was still inside.

***

1 hour.2 hours... Stevani had been waiting for hours for Violla and her friends to return, but until the time had shown at 9 p.m., the five girls did not see the trunk of his nose.

" Oh my god..Where are they ?". Stevani muttered increasingly agitated, even all the food on the table he no longer touched since the five girls had left him.

" What do-don't they....?!, my god, how is this?, who will pay for all this if Violla and her friends don't return....Aahhkk, you are so stupid Stevani, why do you believe that they....!!".

" Excuse me, with Miss Stevani ?

" Yes I am ".

"It's Bill for all your orders ". The young man's voice stopped the dialogue in Stevani's heart. Stevani receives the bill the man gave her and opens it, and....

Bam*

Alang to surprised Stevani when he saw the numbers listed on the paper.

" I.i..ini ta..ta..tagihannya sis?".

" Right miss ". The man replied politely, Stevani increasingly swallow his saliva with difficulty.how not the bill listed there reached the number 25jt, of course it makes Stevani stunned.

" I'm sorry, sister, I'm asking for more time until my friends come back ". Stevani said nervous mixed with fear.

" I'm sorry, lady, this restaurant is closing soon, we can't wait until your intended friends come ".

" I don't have the money to pay all these bills, brother, because the one who ordered this was my friends". Stevani began to explain, he did not know what to pay for. Let alone 25jt, 10rb Stevani did not have, even see the money 25jt he had never.

" Your lady don't joke yes, on this booking list on your behalf, how could it not be you who ordered it ".

Deg*

Again Stevani was surprised by the restaurant employee's account, who said the order was on his behalf.

So they used my name ?. Inner Stevani did not believe.

" Now I don't want to know, you have to pay all these bills ". Said the man, starting to climb his tone.

" But I really don't have that much money, brother, because I was just invited here ". Stevani started crying. The people who were still inside the restaurant started to look at them.

" I don't care...Because it's your business, if you still refuse to pay, then we'll take the case to the police". He said in a hostile tone again, Stevani looked down more afraid that his face was full of tears.

He could not understand why Violla and her friends Setega were with him, Stevani clasped her hands tightly together. Only able to receive insults and insults from the manager and the restaurant staff, he kept all their words and the actions of Violla and her friends in his heart.

I swear, I will someday avenge all their deeds and insults on me.... Inner Stevani holds a grudge.

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...Seriate........