Paying Karma Love

30 Soft Kiss

"Audrey, come on in" said Mrs. Valeria opens Reiner's room.

Audrey looked around the huge room. Reiner's room was like a crown prince's. Very spacious room with a variety of luxury furniture and complete masculine nuances. At the end of the room there is a balcony directly facing the back garden. On the wall of Reiner's room, Audrey saw some photos of Reiner neatly displayed since he was a child, a teenager, to begin growing up. It is undeniable that Reiner was born a handsome-looking man even when he was a child.

"Audrey, sit. Mama wants to show you something."

Mrs. Valeria took a photo album from inside Reiner's desk drawer.

"Because you are Reiner's wife and part of Bratawijaya's family, Mama wants to tell you an important secret you should know. This secret has been saved by Mama for dozens of years. I hope we can take good care of her too."

"Yes, Ma, Audrey promised not to tell anyone."

Mrs. Valeria opens the photo album and shows an old photo.

"Deg.."

Audrey's heart suddenly thumped when she saw a teenage boy standing next to Reiner in the photo. A face that was no longer unfamiliar to him.

"This is a picture of Rein and his sister. Actually Rein has a half-sister, his name is Dave. Reiner's father made a mistake in the past" she said. Valeria sad. It was clear that her mother-in-law was still harboring grief in her heart.

"Rein is very close to Dave. He always tried to take care of his sister, even though his father forbade. Even Rein was locked up by his father all night in a dark room, so as not to see Dave again. That's why Rein hates his papa."

So that's why he's afraid to be alone in the dark.

audrey recalls Reiner's phobia.

"Dave died a few years ago, Audrey. Rein was still overseas back then, he was devastated to hear his sister died suddenly from an accident."

I'm the cause of Dave's death. Reiner loved Dave. He deserves to hate me so much.

With a trembling voice, Miss. Valeria continued her words.

"Pity to see Rein lose his loved ones. Dave.then Sofia. Mama's afraid Rein won't be able to bear it."

Audrey doesn't know what to say to you. Valeria. She could only hold onto the shoulder of her mother-in-law, hoping to ease the burden in her heart.

"But Mama is grateful that you're on Rein's side. Mama saw Rein get up and live his life like he used to. Sofia's decision to match you with Rein is right" said Ny. Valeria holds Audrey's hand.

"Thank you, Ma."

Rein got up because he wanted revenge on me, Ma.

inner Audrey sad.

"Mama trusts you, Audrey. That's why I want to ask you for help, honey. Please persuade Rein to forgive his father. Reiner was our only son. Mama wants to see Rein's relationship and her papa as warm as father and son."

Mrs Eyes. Valeria glassy.

"Audrey promised to persuade Rein. Mama really hopes you can make Rein forgive her papa."

Audrey is confused as to what to give her mother-in-law, while she herself has a bad and complicated relationship with Reiner.

"Audrey will try, Ma," Audrey replied trying to lie.

"Thank you, honey. Now Mama can calm down," said Ms. Valeria held Audrey's hand.

Mrs. Valeria stood up from her seat and put the photo album back in the drawer.

"Mom go first, you can wait for Rein here" said Ms. Valeria hugged Audrey.

Audrey received a hug from Ms. Valeria with haru. Guilt and sadness filled Audrey's heart. Again he had to be a liar in front of his mother-in-law, who had now placed great trust in him. Audrey could only stare at her mother-in-law's back with mixed feelings.

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What am I supposed to do here?

I thought Audrey was waiting for Rein to come.

What box is this? It looks like a painting. Is this Reiner's painting like Bianca said?

audrey nodded her body to take the thing.

Out of curiosity, Audrey held the object and tried to open the cloth cover from below. Slowly Audrey could see the thing she was holding was indeed a painting. The bottom of the painting resembles the shape of a woman's chin.

Is this Sofia's face painting? Or maybe..

Stop Audrey! Don't think no!

Audrey tried to shake off her thoughts that started to slam everywhere. Somehow some of him hoped the painting was a sketch of his own face made by Reiner. With hesitation, Audrey began to open the cloth cover up. But suddenly a sturdy hand hugged her from behind and stopped Audrey's hand movements.

"What are you doing here? You want to check my personal belongings?" reiner whispered in a low voice in Audrey's ear.

Reiner's voice made Audrey instantly goosebumps in fear.

"No sir, I almost tripped and..."

"Shhh..don't lie to me. I know you're wondering what Bianca said."

Reiner turned Audrey's body so they faced each other. One of Reiner's hands hugged Audrey's waist tightly, while the other hand took the painting from Audrey's.

"Who let you into my room?"

"Your mother is the one who invited me, Sir," Audrey replied avoiding Reiner's gaze.

"Do you believe I ever sketched your face?"

"I think i.that's impossible, Tu.an."

"Or do you really hope this painting is yours?"

"Sa.ya did not expect like.that, sir," replied Audrey stammeringly.

Reiner removed Audrey's body from his arms and returned the painting as closed as before. Audrey was relieved to be able to avoid Reiner for a while. But the relief Audrey felt did not last long, as Reiner walked back to her. Reiner pulled Audrey closer to him, leaving almost no distance between them.

"You want me to paint you? Do you ever wish you were the girl of my dreams?" reiner asked looking straight into Audrey's eyes.

"Ti.no Tu.an."

Audrey's heart was beating irregularly. It was hard to guess what Reiner would do to him now.

"You said no, no, and no. How about this one...".

Reiner suddenly brought his lips closer to Audrey's lips and began to kiss the girl. Reiner's kiss grew deeper and deeper, but his kiss this time felt different. Audrey felt a softness in Reiner's kiss, not the anger-filled kiss she used to be.

For a moment Audrey was shocked by Reiner's actions. He was only glued in silence without returning the kiss Reiner gave him. Audrey reminded herself not to be easily swept away by the atmosphere. Unfortunately, his logic and feelings are in conflict with each other.

Logically he says no, but his body gives an accepting response. Unable to hold herself back, Audrey opened her lips so Reiner could freely explore the kiss for longer and deeper.

"You enjoying it, Audrey?" asked Reiner to let go of his kiss.

"Or do you want more?"

Audrey shook her head and tried to escape Reiner's embrace.

"I'm going to set you free tonight, but don't try to run away from me."

Reiner released Audrey from his embrace and pulled the girl's hand out of her room.

"Let's go home now."

Why am I like this? I've been stuck with the love game Reiner gave me.

audrey's inner self cursed her own stupidity.