Love Games

It's Ryan's Birthday

Richie reluctantly throws curses at Reina right in front of Elvina.

"Dear, but it's not like you see it! Elvina_" Reina's speech stopped.

"Enough! I don't need any more explanation from you, this act of yours has convinced me that you are evil, Reina!" richie said firmly and a sharp look as if incising a wound in Reina's heart.

Richie grabbed Elvina's shoulder right in front of Reina who was lamenting her heart.

"Oh my God." Reina could only stroke the chest.

As she recalled the words of Richie's three best friends, Albert, Steven, and Zico, she felt the need to meet them to rectify the matter.

However, Reina had trouble tracing the footsteps of the three even though she tried to search through social media.

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One month later...

Take the day forward, when Ryan celebrates his first birthday. Everyone at home seemed so busy preparing for the festive event scheduled to start at 10 a.m. The atmosphere of the house is so lively and full of happiness.

Reina, with a bright smile on her face, was busy dressing Ryan up in clothes specially chosen for him. Ryan, at the age of just one year, looks more active and cheerful.

While Reina was still busy with the powder she was going to wear on her son, she said, "His handsome is Mama's son." However, Richie argued, "Don't get too thick with the powder! Ryan is a boy!" Richie spoke in a tart tone that made Reina feel troubled.

Reina sighed deeply and replied, "I used it thinly anyway, you know what?! Weren't you busy taking care of Elvina?!"

Richie, who was getting angry, said, "Enough yeah! Don't bring Elvina into this matter, it's nothing to do with it!" Reina remained in her opinion, "But it's true that you've been busy with that woman all this time,"

The tension is getting higher, until finally Miss Lily is present between the two with an effort to separate the child and his daughter-in-law who are in a dispute.

In a stern tone, Miss Lily said, "Have it stopped! You guys are fuckin' shit? It's your son's birthday!" His voice reminded them that this moment was supposed to be filled with happiness, not strife.

Reina could not help the tears that were already welling up in her eyes. With a slow movement, she tried to wipe away her tears, but unfortunately, the makeup that had just been laid out on her face became damaged.

Reina gives Ryan to Miss Lily, hoping that her son will feel more comfortable in her arms. She then tried to calm her heart and mind which was chaotic due to her husband's attitude.

Reina looked at her face in front of the mirror, tears growing more and more unstoppable. "Oh my God, how long is this ordeal?" his mind in silence, seeking strength in faith and fortitude.

With trembling hands, she rearranged the makeup on her face gently and slowly, while her son's birthday event was about to begin.

Just then, Selly arrived with her fiance, Qiu Ming, with a special gift for Reina and Richie's sons. However, Selly searched around for Reina and did not find her in the crowd of guests.

"Tante, where is Reina?" selly asked, his eyes looking around. Miss Lily replied, "Reina's still in the room." Without hesitation, Selly immediately rushed into the room.

When Selly opened the room door, she saw Reina still standing in front of the dressing table, lowered her head, and spoke to herself to vent all her emotions. Sally walked up to him and called out, "Re..."

Selly already knew the problems Reina was facing and gave a warm and calm embrace to her best friend.

Reina returned her best friend's embrace tightly, not feeling her tears fall and wet the dress that Selly wore. "That's it, Re," said Selly as she gently rubbed Reina's back.

Attentively, Selly tried to give Reina encouragement and support.

Through her gentle words and warm presence, she tried to ease Reina's grief. Until finally, Reina managed to stop her crying.

Both of his eyes were already swollen, becoming proof of how much pain he felt.

Selly guided Reina's arm, and together they came out of the room. Outside, guests had filled the room, some bringing their children who also enlivened the anniversary event.

Reina again meets Elvina who is holding Ryan. Although in her heart Reina was upset. "not supposed to be present at my son's big event," Inner Reina, she tried to maintain her composure and respond to him with adulthood.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the event, Selly is surprised by the arrival of Melvin and his wife, Julia, both present bring along their infant daughter.

"Huh? That's Melvin" whispered Selly, as if he couldn't believe his old friend. Reina smiled at Selly. "I invited them" he said casually.

Sally can't hide her curiosity, "Well, how can you?" He asks for an explanation, and Reina explains to Selly why she is back with Melvin and their small family.

After hearing Reina's story, Selly nods in understanding, and they continue Ryan's birthday celebration with the presence of old friends who have returned to be part of Reina's life.

"Together, thank you for coming" Reina replied, smiling sincerely. However, the focus was on the baby girl who was being held by Julia. The baby looks so calm in a cloth bedong.

"Hey pretty, what's your name?" ask Selly, who was also curious about the name of her best friend's baby girl.

"Name is Alea," Julia answered proudly, stroking her baby's head gently.

"Rein, where's your son?" melvin asked, making Reina answer trembling as she glanced at her son who was on stage with Elvina and Richie.

Julia and Melvin look at each other when they see Richie and Ryan with another woman who is not Ryan's mother.

"Who, who is that?" julia asked while holding her daughter. "Ehm..." Reina hesitated to answer, quickly shifting the conversation to another topic, trying to avoid an increasingly tense situation.

From another angle, Richie's three best friends, Zico, Albert, and Steven, finally arrive at Ryan's much-anticipated birthday show.

The three take turns congratulating their best friend's son.

Reina, who saw the arrival of her husband's three friends, felt that it was time to convey something to them.

He realizes that Zico, Albert, and Steven hold the key to uncovering who Elvina really is to Richie.

Although the tension is still there, the event continues festively, and the family has even presented a magic clown to entertain all the children present. The atmosphere became cheerful, and the laughter of the children filled the room.

However, Reina could not fully enjoy the joy. She kept an eye on her husband who was getting closer to Elvina, who was holding their son.

"I should have been there, not that woman!" inner Reina with the annoyance stored in her heart.

Although jealousy and ego may be crawling her mind, Reina chooses to hold back her feelings in order to maintain the harmony of her son's birthday.

In the middle of the show, the MCs gave Reina and Richie a chance to give a short speech to their son.

Reina grabbed the microphone firmly and began to speak, her cheerful voice filling the room.

"To my beloved son, Ryan, thank you for being among us. Mama is so happy to have you. You are our pride, and we will always support you to be a smart child with high ideals. Mama's prayers will always be with you, son," said Reina lovingly and joyfully, greeted with cheers of applause from the guests present.

It was Richie's turn to talk. Reina gently handed the microphone to her husband, and all eyes were on him to hear the words he was about to say.

"For my son Ryan, Papa is very dear to you, there are no words that can describe Papa's love and affection for you, may God always bestow blessings on you as you age, and may you live a long and healthy life always, Papa's prayer is always with you," Richie said with sincerity, Reina again tearfully, she wants her little family intact.

Speeches from both parents became a wish and a prayer for a bright future for Ryan.

Suddenly, Elvina is present in the middle of the show, and she bravely takes the microphone from Richie's hands.

It seems like she doesn't want to miss the opportunity to be an important part of Ryan's birthday show.

Straightly and confidently, Elvina also spoke before the invited guests.

His words managed to cheer the guests, and cheers of applause were heard. Reina, despite feeling annoyed in her heart, had to endure her feelings and still be mature in this situation.

Reina steps off the stage and invites Zico, Albert, and Steven to speak in a quieter, more private place. While guiding her husband's arm, Reina looked for an opportunity to speak while Elvina was still standing on stage.

"I ask you, please speak honestly!" Reina spoke firmly to the three men. "Please tell me who Elvina is!" ask her in a confused tone.

The three men exchanged lyrics with each other, then simultaneously shook their heads. "We don't know!" albert said firmly, making Reina surprised.

"What?! Wasn't it when my husband was in a coma, you guys who claimed to have framed my husband with Elvina? Say it!" Reina urged, but the three continued to dodge, shaking Reina's confidence. The situation is getting more complicated.

"Here you go, stop all this, Reina!!!" Richie shouted with deep anger, feeling frustrated by this conversation.

"But, honey, you need to know the truth!" Reina tries to explain and tightly grasps Richie's fingers, but Richie quickly lets go of her and leaves Reina, followed by her three friends.

Now Reina is back alone, in disappointment and confusion. She did not think that her three best friends could have the heart to hide something very important.

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