Paying Karma Love

51 New Start

Before returning home, Reiner took Audrey for a walk to a strawberry plantation in the mountains.

"Darling, do you like to eat strawberries? Here the strawberries are sweet," Reiner said, picking a strawberry for Audrey.

"Yes, but I'd rather eat strawberry pie. I used to make it myself with Mama" replied Audrey staring at the beautiful scenery in front of her.

"Tomorrow Saturday I'll help you make strawberry pie."

Reiner's words made Audrey laugh.

"What's? Mr CEO Reiner Bratawijaya will make strawberry pie with me?" audrey didn't believe it.

"Why are you laughing? Do you doubt my abilities? I studied abroad for a long time. I can cook my own food."

"Yes, I believe. My husband is smart in everything. You can draw, cook, be a CEO or act like an actor" Audrey teases Reiner.

"Of course, and I have one more skill you don't know about."

"What is that, Rein?" ask Audrey curious.

A mischievous smile fell on Reiner's lips.

"I can make you give birth to our sweet children."

Audrey's face reddened at Reiner's blunt speech.

"What kind of skill is that? I don't need it," Audrey replied blushing in embarrassment.

"Darling, why are you ashamed? I really want to have a lot of kids. We both know how lonely it is to be an only child at home. Therefore, our house will have to be crowded with children's laughter. So from now on we both have to try to make that happen every day."

"Stop Reins...Why do you talk so flirtatious? Later the workers in this garden can hear it," said Audrey felt embarrassed.

Reiner just laughed at Audrey's warning.

"It doesn't matter if they hear it. I'm talking to my own wife."

Reiner held Audrey's hands together while looking into her eyes in love.

"Darling, we're moving into a new house. Starting next week we won't be living in an apartment anymore. I want to start everything from the beginning with you."

"Move house? Are we moving into the house Sofia used to live in?" audrey was surprised.

"The house holds many sad memories of the past. We're not gonna occupy it. I'm going to prepare a new home for our little family."

"You're gonna buy another house, Rein?" ask Audrey astonishment.

"Yes, Honey. It's as a gift to you. You will definitely like it later," replied excited Reiner.

He was like a king who could do anything he wanted.

audrey is not thinking of her own husband.

"Come, help me pick strawberries, honey. We'll buy Mama, Opa, and Om Jonathan too" Reiner said, holding Audrey's hand.

Audrey nodded her head. He did not expect to get happiness with the man he loved. Audrey only hoped that this happiness she felt would last forever.

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Tired of returning from her honeymoon, Audrey fell asleep. He slept so well that Reiner had to wake him up in the morning.

"Darling, aren't you going to the office?" whispered Reiner gently.

Audrey opened her eyes and grabbed her phone.

"Geez, it's six past thirty" Audrey said in surprise.

He looked at Reiner who was already looking fresh in his bath pajamas.

"Rein, have you taken a shower?"

"Yes, I'll take you to the office. If you are still tired, rest. No need to go to work today. If necessary, you leave the office. You can wait for me at home every day, honey."

"Rein, I can't stay home."

"You can work in my office. I'll give you whatever job you want. Or would you rather be my personal assistant?"

"If I were your assistant, you wouldn't be working properly in the office. Already, I want to take a shower," said Audrey reluctant to respond to Reiner who likes to tease him.

After breakfast, Reiner went down first to prepare his car.

"Honey, I'm waiting in the lower lobby" Reiner said, closing the door.

After Reiner left, Bi Mila ventured to talk to Audrey.

"Sorry, ma'am, I want to convey something important."

"What's Bi Mila?" audrey asked worriedly.

"Miss, two days ago Mr. Tristan came here. He wants to meet you. The receptionist told me. I was asked to go down to the lobby to see Mr. Tristan."

"Tristan came here? Did he ask Auntie something?"

"Yes, Madam. I'm sorry. I've told her that Madam is Mr. Reiner's wife. I'm sorry, Madam. I think he better know the truth."

Audrey was shocked to hear what Bi Mila had told her.

*T*ristan now knows that I'm married. I think it's better that there's no more misunderstandings. But later if Tristan asks, do I have to explain to him why I hid my marriage with Reiner.

"Be careful, Madam."

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"Darling, I have a meeting later this afternoon. Mr. Beni will pick you up after the office. Don't overtime today. It's five o'clock" Reiner warned Audrey.

"Ready, Mr. Reiner. I'll not dare to go against your orders. I'll be home before you go home" Audrey replied as she kissed Reiner on the cheek.

Audrey closed the car door and waved her hand towards Reiner.

With a happy heart, Audrey stepped foot into the finance division room. It felt like two days of not working, made him miss his job.

"Mr Audrey's already in," cried Tasya and Susan almost at the same time.

"Sstt, don't be so loud. Later scolded by Mr. Rizal," said Audrey reminded his two men.

"Pak Rizal hasn't come yet, Ma'am. I think Mr. Rizal is still in shock as we all are" Tasya said.

"Yok? What are these two days?" ask Audrey to find out.

"Yesterday to be exact, Ma'am. The new Oragon Group CEO has arrived here. I'm not gonna believe you saw who our new CEO is."

"Are you fascinated by her appearance?"

"No, Ma'am. Our new CEO...Well, how about that, Susan? I'm speechless" Tasya asked Susan.

"Let me tell Ms. Audrey" Susan continued.

"our new CEO turns out to be Tristan, Ma'am. Tristan has been working with us, eating lunch with us, and joking with all of us. He is the heir to the Oragon Group, his second son Mr. Mario Tirtawiguna. It's cool of him, ma'am. During this time he disguised himself as a regular staff to find out the state of the company. Susan was amazed by him. The young master is low profile" Susan said with admiration.

Renita who has just joined has been cheering Tristan on.

"Pantes yes all this time I noticed he was too handsome to be a finance staff. Uh.let alone yesterday Tristan, uh he means Mr. Tristan handsome one time wear old grey suit. Her hairstyle also changed to be cooler."

"Hush, don't over-complicate our CEO, Nita. Audrey will be jealous" Tasya said, teasing Audrey.

Audrey was silent at the chattering of her staff talking simultaneously.

Tristan the new CEO of Oragon Group? So all this time he was purposely undercover. How should I face it later? He helped me a lot, but I lied to him. I hid my status as a married woman.

"Bak, why are you so dumb? You're surprised, aren't you?" tanya Tasya was curious.

"I.iya. I didn't think Tristan was Mr. Mario's son."

"Oh, Mommy should be so happy. The guy who has a crush turns out to be the CEO. Especially yesterday when Mbak fainted, Tristan immediately carried Mbak to the bottom floor. So sweet," Susan continued.

So Tristan was the one who helped me the first time I fainted?

Their conversation came to a halt when Mr. Rizal came.

"For all," said Mr. Rizal.

"Audrey, are you in?"

"Yes, sir."

"After the morning briefing, go straight to my room huh."

"Good, sir."

After a fifteen-minute briefing, Audrey headed to Mr. Rizal's room.

"Please sit down, Audrey. I want to convey something related to Tristan. Did the kids tell you who Tristan really is?"

"Yes, sir, I already know that he's our new CEO."

"Audrey, I wasn't told in advance about the undercover our CEO did. But we don't have to dispute this anymore. Regarding the position of accounts receivable staff, Yudha will re-occupy that position per day."

"Yes, sir, I understand. I'm happy that Yudha can return to the finance division."

"Attime, Audrey. I got the call first," said Mr. Rizal heard a phone call in his room ringing.

"Good morning, sir," Mr. Rizal's voice sounded respectful.

"Yes...Audrey came in today. Well, sir, I'll tell you soon," replied Mr. Rizal hanging up his phone call.

"Audrey, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Tristan's assistant called. He told you to come to the CEO's room on the fifth floor now."

Audrey's face looked confused.

"I was called to the CEO's room, sir?"

"Yes, you better go there now."

"Good, sir."

Despite her doubts, Audrey has no choice but to obey orders from Mr. Rizal.

"Mbak, where are you going? Called CEO huh?" tanya Tasya was curious.

"Sir, don't forget us later if you're the CEO's wife" Susan said.

Why did Tristan call me? Does he want to ask about my marriage to Reiner?

inner Audrey worried.