Mr. Bastard's Love Trap

Calms Hearts

“Mr Aiden, is the scandal regarding embezzlement and HIV true?”

First question. The reporters asked two questions at once. Two of the hottest things right now.

Aiden looked at the reporters, Ken swiftly approached the microphone so that Aiden did not have to spend a lot of energy to speak.

“It's not true.” Answer Aiden later. He cleared a minute.

“While I'm languishing in a hospital ward, it doesn't mean I'm silent. My legal team is investigating and almost done. Investigators from the prosecutor's office have also visited asking a few questions. They can confirm that I didn't run away in this investigation. And they can confirm what disease is hitting me.”

“You were caught on camera with actress Saffir Azura who disappeared due to cheating and abortion scandal, do you have a certain relationship?”

Second question. Next trending topics that hit the country. Zura's previously redamish scandal is now back in the heat after their photos were exposed in the media. Moreover, the actress who became a byword still disappeared from the public.

Aiden's eyes were slightly sharpened, although all of it was disguised by his pale face.

“When the whole country lost faith in the Muse, only a handful of people still trusted the girl. And among those few, I was one of them. The public knows for a fact that we're entangled in a lot of shitty stuff. That girl also had me languish a few hours in jail. But because of the unpleasant things that were between us, I felt that I knew Zura better. Even her fiance and some of her family did not believe in Zura. But I know for sure, Zura didn't do that.”

“He's a respectable person. He won't give his body to just any man. Even if she's having a bad thing, which, for example, makes her pregnant out of wedlock. I'm sure, I'm 100% sure and confident that the girl would prefer to acknowledge and defend her fetus, and leave her alone in public. Although he had to accept the blasphemy of the whole country, be expelled, insulted, cursed, or whatever. That's the Zura I know.”

“I'm not done yet. Please be patient for a moment.”

“You asked if we have a certain relationship? My answer, yes. We had a relationship after the incident. I helped Zura resolve the scandal. And we are now friends.”

“Did you guys spend a hot night together in bed?”

Third question. In fact, this was a little off the initial intentions of the reporters. However, this question is more interesting than asking where Aiden's attorney has acted.

Aiden smiled at a glance.

“Zura is only willing to do so if we get married. She kept her virginity for her husband.”

“I'm sorry, my condition seems to be deteriorating. I can't keep the promise of 5 questions. You can ask that next time.”

Hearing that, the reporters began to stir again. Aiden showed a faint smile and stood up. With the help of bi Inah and Mr. Awit, he began to step up. Until then his body fell. Ken and Heris quickly arrive, carrying Aiden's body whose eyes are closed. And the bodyguards herded the reporter out of the mansion.

...**...

“You can open your eyes now, Aiden.” Ken said. He knew Aiden was faking a fainting spell so the reporters would stop asking questions. After all, Aiden's pale face was very supportive of all that acting.

Aiden opened his eyes slowly.

“It seems, I am still a king of actors.” His murmuring was slow, accompanied by a mild stiffening.

Ken and Heris shook their heads slowly.

“Kakak is awesome.” Heris. To be honest, he really panicked and thought Aiden had passed out.

“You've already made that recording, haven't you, Ken?” ask Aiden.

Ken nodded.

“Already, and soon to be published. Record without pause and without edit. That way, those damn reporters won't be able to make a sloping news that further confounds the rumors about you.”

“Good. Then, where is Zura? Has he not come home?” ask Aiden again.

Ken opened his phone, about to call Helios to ask, but he stopped after seeing an unread message from Helios.

“Em.. Helios said Zura wanted to calm down. Should I just tell her to go home?” ask Ken.

Aiden frowned for a moment.

“No need. He really needs his own time. Have Helios accompany and update regularly.”

Aiden's phone shook, showing a call from Varlos.

“What's up brother?” ask Aiden.

“The first trial will be held in a week. All preparations are ready. The trial is also closed. And the status of Zura as your wife as much as possible will be suppressed.”

“I'll also send you another file brother. I'm home now, there's a lot I can do.”

“Good. By the way, where is Zura?”

“We were forced to part for a while.”

“Oh. alright.”

Call disconnected. Aiden exhaled slowly. Soon, all the trouble will be over soon. After Aiden's condition improved as it is now, there are many things he can do.

...**...

The place recommended by Helios was completely to Zura's liking. Isolated, no signal, and quiet. This place is also used by some depressed people to calm down. Because of its remote location, difficult to access, and close to the coast, making this place a very appropriate destination for Zura.

The residents and visitors who come to this place have 1 unwritten agreement. That is not to discuss the disgrace of others. They will act as if Saffir Azura is not an actress who is in the middle of a scandal. And they are also prohibited from sharing their experiences here on social media for the next 2 years. So, Zura's identity will be safe, at least for the next 2 years.

“Thanks for bringing me here, Helios.” Said Zura, he climbed the coast, enjoying the afternoon walk.

The waves in the ocean were extremely violent, and the storm was also extremely dangerous. The nearest village is about 700 meters from the coast. And the sand stretches 270 meters wide. Because of that, this place is not used as a tourist spot. Waves can roll at any time, and passersby can only walk on the beach from a distance.

Even so, everyone who came to the village was forbidden to commit suicide. There is a myth that people who intend to come to kill themselves on this beach will die before reaching the village. And in fact, there has been no news that the bodies of visitors who came with the intention of suicide were found. Or maybe the news was closed before it was revealed.

Zura breathed out slowly. He doesn't care. All he wanted now was to set his heart and mind in disarray. Zura decided to sit on a large log that lay on the sand. His eyes stared at the twilight that was so charming and beautiful.

“And I always promise to be a strong boy.” Mumbled Zura.

Helios sat on the sand, a few feet away from Zura. He chose to keep the lady in silence.

“Mom, dad, are you looking at me from up there? Are you disappointed in me? If you're alive, what advice would you give me?”

“Mom, dad, I left my husband in a storm of trouble. Body hurts. And I left her because I was too burdened with my heart problem. I. I'm worried about mom.”

Zura's eyes began to glaze over.

“Mom.. Dad..”

“Have I failed at being a good princess?”

Her tears started to flow slowly. And her sobs are getting louder and louder. Her joint face made the sky orange as if it were also feeling sorrow.

The girl is tired. Tired of acting like everything was okay. Tired of being strong living her lonely life.

There were Luci, Selena, her uncle and family, colleagues, and many others. However the ones that were really close to Zura were only Luci and Selena. He was trying very hard to build himself. Keeping yourself principled.

“Sorry.. hiks. i. hiks.. Excuse me.. Mom. hyks.. Dad..”

Not the power of Zura's song to say a word. Just a sobbing, which never stops.

A firm principle. That principle made his heart stand very firmly withstanding the exposure of a typhoon storm from outside. But that principle also left a void in his heart. There are many things he should swallow. Desires and dreams that he must set aside.

Being strong makes him tough. But also weak at the same time.

...**...