Love of the Past

The Hugs That Are Always Missed

Crying in the arms of our loved ones, especially when sad, is the best medicine. Because sometimes, with just one hug and a gentle swab on our back, the wound will heal.

Eldar knew that Neva was a strong woman. If Neva cries, then she can't stand what she's up against.

They were both former lovers who once had a beautiful story. Due to a misunderstanding, they keep the actual wound that will never heal. Unhealed wounds state that love is not lost.

"El.., I've made your clothes wet." Neva finally let go of his embrace, although Eldar's own hand was still coiled around his waist.

Neva's eyes stared at Eldar's wet shirt. "I'm sorry." Then Neva's hand touched the blue shirt, right in the wet.

Eldar took off one hand and wiped off the water of Neva. "What's wrong?"

Neva quickly shook her head. He let go of Eldar's hand which was still holding his waist. "El, I found your ring on my living room couch" Neva said.

Eldar actually knew. This morning he saw Neva cleaning the living room and found the ring.

"Don't lose it again" Neva said and placed the ring on Eldar's palm.

The man did not wear it. He clasped the ring and looked back at Neva. "We're having lunch, yuk!"

Neva. If you remember lunch, he will remember the lunch that ended with the incident in the car.

"I invited my father-in-law to lunch at home. Today's mother-in-law's birthday."

Eldar's face looked disappointed. But he cannot force. Neva is a married woman. Although, to be honest, Eldar now wants to kidnap Neva and take her abroad.

Neva grabbed her bag. "Later call me if you and Kintan have found out what kind of concept you want. Remember, 3 months is not a long time to prepare everything. If I can, I'll get the concept next week. If you don't have a concept of your own, we'll offer you some concepts that we have" Neva said at length. He was about to leave but Eldar held back his arm.

"God....!"

"What's wrong?" neva asked confused by Neva's eyes.

"Just divorce from Genald, and be my wife."

Neva was surprised to hear Eldar's words. "Don't mess around, El."

"You know a long time ago, my feelings for you, weren't kidding."

Neva looked into Eldar's eyes with a rapidly beating heart. Ever since he knew the reason Eldar left him without news, Neva had never doubted Eldar's feelings for him. But he also did not want Eldar to know that Neva already knew the truth. He knew that Eldar was close.

"Don't open your heart to me, El. Am I not evil for giving up my son to someone else? I've changed a lot."

Eldar smiled. "Nothing has changed since I kissed you yesterday. You still hold a taste for me, as big as the one I have for you."

"El, please ...!" Neva said with full plea. "Don't make me a cheating woman."

"You'll be my queen like I always told you when we were in Sidney. I'll cancel my engagement to Kintan."

"El, you don't do anything weird. Aren't you thinking about Kintan's feelings? What about the Kintan family and your family?"

Eldar pulled Neva back into his arms. "Sometimes love has to be selfish, Ev. And I can be the most selfish person when it comes to how I feel about you."

"Don't you say you don't have any feelings for me?" neva's question made Eldar let go of his embrace. He cupped Neva's cheeks with both hands. Look into the depths of the woman's eyes. "Rightly what people say, hate is the same thing as love."

Neva smile. "I have to go, El. Don't forget the concept." said Neva and left Eldar's room immediately. He knew that if it was too long in the room, then he would again be lulled with Eldar's embrace.

After Neva left, Eldar immediately contacted Rangga to immediately go to his room.

"What's up, mister?"

"Follow Neva's husband and gather all the evidence of his affair."

"Then, what would the boss do with all that evidence. Didn't Miss Neva already know that her husband was cheating?"

"I'll get them divorced."

"How?"

Eldar smiled. "Give everything to me."

Rangga could only nod. He no longer dared to argue with his boss.

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Tirta was happy to see her son and daughter-in-law coming together. Neva brought a birthday cake and wished her mother-in-law a happy birthday.

"How are you, mba?" greet Neva on Lista, Gerry's wife who is a dentist.

"good. You're getting thinner, Nev. You sick? Or did Genald hurt you?" ask Lista while glancing at Genald.

"Where might I hurt, Neva? This brother-in-law could have." Genald immediately wrapped his hand on Neva's shoulder. "My wife is working too hard. On the thing I told him to just stop. That's why he's got less rest."

"Be careful if you dare to hurt Neva. Papa will line you from papa's will list." threatened Arya while looking at her son very sharply.

"Father, I'm a good husband. Is that right, baby?" Genald looked at his wife. Neva just smiled then immediately helped her mother-in-law prepare the dining table.

"Papa plans to give up our branch company in Malang to be managed by Genald" said Arya.

"To the lame, pa?" Genald. How could he part with his girlfriend? In Malang he certainly will not be able to move freely because their extended family is there. His father could enlist the help of his uncle who was a police official there to keep an eye on Genald.

"Yes, why?"

"How will Neva be? Neva hasn't been able to leave her job. Where can I part with Neva." Genald reasoned to make Neva want to vomit.

"Later after Neva's work is finished, then he will follow you there" said Arya.

"Pa, how can we have a baby if we have to be far apart? Papa Kayak does not understand. Is that right, baby?" Genald held Neva's hand.

"One month, you will come to Jakarta. If Neva doesn't have a lot of work either, Neva will follow you there. It's also good that you learn to take care of yourself there so that you understand how much the presence of a wife means." said Arya irrefutable. Genald wanted to argue but his mother immediately gave the code through his eyes so that Genald was silent because the consequences could be fatal if he denied his father.

"When am I going to Malang, pa?"genald asked less excitedly.

"Next week. Dad and Mom will take you there." Arya said with a happy smile.

After eating, everyone sat in the living room. Lista helps her mother-in-law to make coffee while Neva is playing with Lista's children.

"Ma, is it true that Gerry's mom asked him to send Genald to Malang?"

"Yes. Gerry told me everything. Is it true that Genald met his ex-girlfriend again?" ask Lista while whispering.

"Yes. And mom was afraid that papa would find out. Papa serious about his threat will remove Genald from his will list. Mama doesn't want Neva to find out either. It could break the boy's heart if he found out that Genald was cheating. You see for yourself that Neva's body is getting thinner."

"Pity, ma. Neva is an orphan. If their marriage is ruined, somehow Neva's fate."

"Mama won't let Neva out of this family. You and Neva are the daughter-in-law you wanted."

Lista smiled happily. He is very happy to have good in-laws like Tirta. He also loves Neva because he has known the girl for a long time. She wanted Neva to feel the genuine affection of a husband as she felt from her husband Gerry.

They finally got home from dinner. Arriving at the apartment, Genald immediately took a shower and prepared to get out.

"Where are you going, mom?" ask Neva.

"You're a wife don't like being coo with the husband's business. I have an appointment with my friend. Maybe I won't be home tonight. Watch out if you're talking to me." threatening Genald before leaving the room.

"Mas. Why don't we build our relationship to be closer. I'm sure our household will be better off if we both open up to each other." Neva held Genald's hand but her husband violently pushed Neva's body so that she hit him on the end of the dinner table.

"Our household from the beginning wasn't okay. So don't force yourself to be good. Fucking Woman matre!"

Neva held his chest. He stared at the departure of Genald who slammed the door very hard. Oh God, strengthen my heart.

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Eldar clenched his hand when he saw Neva being rinsed again by her husband. He called Rangga immediately.

"Hows it? Has your man followed Genald?"

"Already, boss."

"good. Don't forget the photos and the footage."

Eldar immediately stood up and was about to head to Neva's apartment. But when he opened the door, he was surprised to see Kintan standing there.

"Darling, I'm staying here?"

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