
Spending time to learn and work to escape from a bad memory in the past, Alya finally completed her education. Although having to continue studying in his own country did not dampen his spirit. Alya has even pioneered his business in the field of sales through a website. Starting from clothes, accessories, food, to collections of antiques.
And his hobby is still producing dollar coffers. This time Alya was more focused on taking personal orders. For example, a client who wants to make a portrait of his face or his family.
"Happy birthday Auntie Al... " Say Dylan and Yuna together. Dylan was now almost ten years old and Yuna was five. Not felt, Alya can complete her education that was delayed.
"Thank you Auntie's niece, well why is that number forty-two? Is auntie that old ? " Alya pursed her lips, she felt that she was being seduced by them.
"Haha because your appearance is now too gothic Al." Can't stand it, Grace laughed at Alya who was acting more courageous.
"But your kids love it, don't they, Dy, Yuna? " The two boys agreed. Because Alya seemed to be a different person in their eyes.
Alya sometimes dressed all black in her daily life. But when attending formal events she will adjust her dress style.
Like graduation now. Alya wore a nude press body dress made of satin with an open chest area. If only someone saw her, she would be so angry Alya opened up like that.
"See, you're just afraid of losing out on Grace." Alya bragged.
"Haha, hey you're even single Al, try to get serious about your romance. My eyes hurt every time you change lovers." Grace's headband signifies how frustrated she is with her sister.
Alya turns into a playgirl, changing date just for fun in the sense of being a mere status.
"Mommy, uncle Theo just asked her out. I heard them talking on the phone." Pretending to whisper, Yuna's voice can be heard by all members of her family.
"Hey little lady, you're not very good at keeping secrets." Alya who was sitting next to Yuna tickled her niece.
"Auntie, for Christ's sake." Everyone laughed at their familiarity.
"You're going to Al? " Lord Rodrigo's heavy voice hinted the discussion would move into serious mode.
"Yes, I have to attend that invitation dadd. Theo will come with me, it just so happens that he has a job there." Alya's reply made them able to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Sorry am I late? " A manly and mature man arrives in the VIP room of a hotel restaurant. She kissed Alya's head with affection.
"We're waiting for you to start, I'm even holding back hunger because of you." Alya's grouse throbbed.
"Sorry Al, the meeting was going hard. I'm sorry. " His words were to the members of Alya's family who were already waiting for her.
"It's not a big problem Theo, Alya is always over. " Aunt Patricia smiled warmly welcoming Theo. The man who was always there in the hard times Alya.
"Let's eat, don't let Alya in the hospital because of stomach acid. " Take Liam, they finally enjoy lunch as a celebration of Alya's graduation.
After the meal, Alya stopped by for a while at Theodor's office. He is officially CEO of Oliver. Companies engaged in the field of processed and fast food products. In addition to being a handsome and dashing man, Theo also has the shape of a six-pack stomach. Makes all of his female employees fascinated. How not, every morning he will come to the office by running while bare-chested.
Theo's apartment was indeed close to the office so he deliberately did the routine.
"Theo, I'm like a thief. Why are they looking at me so sharp? " Alya's gaze was bowed down, he did not dare to be attacked simultaneously.
"Haha, they're jealous of Al because I brought a woman for the first time to the office." Instead of protecting, Theo clasped Alya's hand on purpose.
Together Theo Alya can go through all the difficulties and bitterness of life. Theo seemed to replace the role of Christian who left him. Although Alya always felt bad to get Theo's attention. He was patient and willing to wait until Alya could finally accept his true feelings.
"Sit Al. " Theo said, they arrived at the workspace that had been welcomed by his assistant.
"Miss wants a drink? " Tawar the assistant hesitated, glancing at Theo who was already focused on reading the report before signing it.
"No need uncle, I won't be long." Alya replied a little. Usually the CEOs appointed assistants or secretaries his age, but Theo instead hired Mr. Ben. Which incidentally is his former guard.
"You're surprised Al? I get Mr. Ben hard-earned, finally Mr. Ben wants to accompany me. " Theo does know the lunge of his assistant from Mr. Rodrigo. He always ventured in need of someone whose performance was unusually deft.
"It's a little awkward, is Uncle Ben gonna report us to daddy." When he stopped being part of Rodrigo's company, Alya called Ben uncle.
"Ofcourse he won't, will you? " The two stared intently at Mr. Ben, he scratched his non-itchy temple.
"Haha... " Alya and Theo laugh in satisfaction at Ben's teasing, he finally understood and joined in smiling shyly.
"Well, my job is done, Ben. So see you next week on Monday." Although often joking about the sharpness of Theo is never in doubt in terms of work. He finished the task well before leaving with Alya.
"Have a good time, ladies and gentlemen." Mr. Ben took off both of them with a feeling of relief. As they get closer, Alya hopes to be happy with Theo later.
Alya will attend an award ceremony for millennial era entrepreneurs. As a newcomer in the field of electronic commercial Alya is believed to be the recipient of the category of best youth new influencer. Alya even created jobs for young people who failed to attend school or had to stop in the middle of the road. And his family is very supportive of Alya's ideals, he wants to establish an Education Foundation if his savings have been collected.
As for Theo, he had an important meeting to continue the opening of a subsidiary there. Theo succeeded in his first project without any significant constraints. The two always exchanged thoughts when meeting in their free time.
"Hem, I don't think so." Alya was sure. Then Theo embraces Alya towards the departure gate.
On the plane during the trip Theo always focused on staring at his iPad. While Alya fell asleep because she was so tired after graduation.
"Miss,,, "
"Hush, let her sleep." Flight attendants who intend to offer Alya a drink immediately stopped by Theo. Though the flight attendant was deliberately looking for the attention of the man next to Alya.
"Don't leave me, please. Come back, I know I'm wrong." Alya was delirious in her sleep, Theo sighed. Alya must have forgotten something.
"Hey,, wake up Al. " Pumping Alya's cheek gently, Theo woke Alya who was beginning to sweat.
"Did I fall asleep? " Simmediately Alya corrected her sleeping position, she lost control when drowsiness struck.
"You didn't bring him Al, did you do it on purpose? " Theo stared at Alya intensely, making her misbehave.
"I want to wash my face. " Immediately remove the seatbelt, Alya walked towards the toilet in the very back row.
Ever since Alya lost her future child, she's been in nightmares about her guilt. Only with the help of sleeping pills can Alya calmly without dreaming. It feels like Alya wants to stop drinking it, he is willing even though he is always delirious or even sobbing while sleeping.
"You have to be strong Al, I'm sure you can. " Then Alya immediately washed her face with water in the sink. A little fresher so as not to fall back asleep.
An hour later, Theo and Alya arrive at their destination country. It felt like Alya's feet were so heavy stepping. Everything will take him back to the past. No matter how hard he tried to forget, in fact the shadows were always approaching him.
"You take it easy Al, I booked the simplest hotel as long as we were in London." Theo helps Alya push her suitcase towards the car she has rented.
"Stay, I feel uncomfortable." Inner Alya, she couldn't possibly burden Theo with her fear.
What Theo said was solemn, they were even willing to stay at the inn so that Alya would feel comfortable. Because some famous hotels have been acquired by someone.
"It doesn't matter if we sleep here?" Tanya Theo made sure, because Theo was afraid that Alya might even feel hesitant to be in a simple place.
"You're kidding Theo? It's awesome." Although only an inn, but the owner takes good care of the building and the atmosphere in it. In the middle of the two-story building they can enjoy dinner or breakfast that has been prepared. Even in the back area there is a pool of warm water to relax.
"Thank God you're happy, I almost had to find somewhere else." Theo rubbed his chest in relief.
"Rest Al, our room is next door. I want to go out for a minute." After delivering Alya to the second floor, Theo just went into the room to put down his luggage. He hurried over to have other business.
"Take care Theo. " Shouted Alya, Theo just waved his hand as he went down the stairs.
Here, it was indeed far from someone Alya had been avoiding all along. But it does not rule out the possibility they will meet accidentally. Theo helps Alya close the access between the two. At Alya's own request of course.
"I'm so hungry... " Alya muttered in his stomach. Dinner time was still quite long, and Alya could not wait. He decided to go out for a walk around the inn to find a place to eat.
When he wanted to cross the road Alya forgot to look to the right, where a car drove quite fast towards him.
Ciiiiiiit,,,,, that,,,,
Fortunately the driver was able to brake right before his car hit Alya's body.
"Sorry, I'm sorry. " Alya clenched both his hands to realize the mistake he made. The driver just stayed in the car.
Maybe he won't prolong the problem, Alya immediately pulled over to the other side of the road. After that the car went back very fast.
*** christian's pov ***
At the age of thirty-four, Christian's life was like a rollercoaster. Getting married to Seraphina is not a good choice. He turned cold, arrogant and liked to beat up his wife Sera. Make Sera a toy, or to simply satisfy her without unification. Worse than not touching it at all.
"I swear to you Christian, you can never live happily." Goodbye speech that Sera made after officially holding the status of widow of a Christian Oliver.
They were married in just two years, Christian as if making Sera a mere impingement. Uncompassionate, Sera's parents even begged desperately for her to immediately release their precious daughter.
For three years, Christian was alone. She was indeed not a player, but it was more cruel and frightening for the comfort women. Torturing to get inner satisfaction. He himself knew what he wanted all along.
"Shiiits... " The meaning was to beat up the steering wheel that he stopped in a deserted place. Some years trying to forget it turned out Christian was even found again with the person responsible for his war now.
"Why, why did you show up again in front of me huh? " His eyes turned red indicating Christian was furious over the accidental meeting. Christian can still see her beauty covered with her all-black fashion style.
"Wait for my revenge Alya Shamare." Threaten her with a scary grin.