
AUTHOR POV
Adrian and Arjuna survive the assault of the hoodlums who stalked them earlier, although Adrian's checkered stomach must be a victim of incision.
The hoodlums are completely paralyzed because Adrian breaks their neck bones one by one before they are taken by Ray to the police station.
"You can't tell Nadine that Brother is hurt and we're out fighting. She would definitely cry and strafe Sister with many questions." Adrian warns his sister not to have a bucket mouth.
"It must have been found out, brother, this guy has Brother's stomach bandaged! Where's the shirt there's more blood..." Arjuna pointed at the red stain on the white shirt that Adrian was wearing.
Also true. Nadine has since become pregnant as a person who has a high level of sensitivity and is very critical. The detective soul within him suddenly burst into disarray. Often suspicious, a lot of overthinking, and the peak is often crying because of his own emotional.
If until Nadine sees Adrian coming home in a wounded condition like this, it is certain that he will cry loudly to roar and mind. Adrian didn't want that until it happened. Nadine's age is old. Nadine had an early heart attack. Moreover, Nadine is typical of women who like to panic.
"Mkkk..." Adrian clucked irritably by raising both hands while observing the red patches around his clothes. "Later Brother will think of a way to trick Nadine so that she does not suspect. I forgot to bring another shirt!"
"Did I go in first, brother? My shirt is black, so it's safe not to look dirty. Just the corner of my lips was a little bloody from falling staring at the asphalt earlier. It can be covered if the wound is on the face."
"No need. Brother will have Aunt Magda pick up clean clothes for us. Just wait here.Hopefully Nadine is unsuspecting."
"Okay Brother."
10 Minutes later, Aunt Magda came out of the mansion in a row while carrying two new shirts for Adrian and Arjuna. Immediately, the two handsome men changed clothes immediately. The sight of torn bread was inevitable, spoiling the eyes of the elderly Aunt Magda before them.
At first Aunt Magda was somewhat surprised to see the number of blood stains on her master's clothes. I asked why I didn't dare. Until finally Adrian warned Aunt Magda to keep this secret from Nadine. He complied because Adrian's orders were absolute.
"Go wash now Bi, don't let Nadine know. Arjuna and I entered first" Adrian said with a cold attitude.
"Good sir." Aunt Magda nodded obediently.
While walking in, Arjuna suddenly chanted, "Sister.today I stayed at the house of Brother Ian huh!"
"Why? Tired of living with Mom and Dad?" guess Adrian.
"Lazy home. Looking for a new atmosphere. I've actually also long wanted to live alone in an apartment or penthouse, but have not been given the same Papa!" moaning Arjuna who yearns to live alone.
"Not better? Many are grateful for still being able to live with complete parents and given adequate facilities. Not everyone has such privileges Arjuna!" tukas Adrian while climbing the steps of the entrance of the mansion.
"But, my old friends have lived alone on average. I want to live independently. Brother Ian also used to be at the age of 18 has been removed from the house right!"
"Regardless. Maybe Papa and Mama are not ready to release you who are still minimal experience. At that time the condition of the brother is different context. Sister went from home to pursue her bachelor's degree abroad as well as doing therapy. If you want, take a study abroad program."
"Pengen anyway, but later! I think about it again. There is still a lot of business here that cannot be left behind. Moreover, Brother Ian put me to takeover Natadipura Group."
Adrian patted Arjuna's shoulder gently. "Goodle. Later Brother try to talk to Papa about your desire to live in his own apartment."
"Thanks Brother!"
Inner Arjuna, hopefully Adrian can persuade Papa and Mama.
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"Good night, welcome back Mr. Adrian and Mr. Arjuna." Sinta the servant welcomed the arrival of his Master who had just returned from the office, he thought.
"Night as well Sinta." Arjuna replied to the greeting, but not with Adrian who chose silence.
"Evening is ready, sir. If it's acceptable, I'll help you prepare it now."
Adrian shaking. "Not until later, Arjuna and I have to take a shower. Where's nadine? Then the handyman I asked for the renovation, is it finished yet?"
"Walk in closet work has been completed since two hours ago, sir. For Mrs Nadine the last time I saw her in the hallway of the corner room located in the east wing area of this mansion," replied Sinta nervously.
Adrian's heart was beating fast. The hallway in the east wing he said?
"Huhh?? Nadine's there? How come?" adrian's angry voice sounded jarring, making Sinta tremble in fear.
Adrian threw his face away and rubbed his face rough. "Is he still there?"
"Still sir, the Madam hasn't come out since this afternoon. Me and others deliberately did not go to check further because you specifically told us that we were not allowed to enter the area. I'm really sorry." Sinta lowered her head in fear.
"God! You guys do it at home until Nadine can escape into the area when I come out. I told you, no one can enter the area including my wife. And now you're screwing it up!" Adrian went back to rage.
His eyes were so sharp and blunt. The flames of fury were clearly visible on the second part of his pupils.
"We're really sorry, sir, once again. We're negligent."
Adrian grumpily. "Free, it's happening too!" Actually Adrian also took part in this carelessness. He must have forgotten to lock the door so Nadine could escape.
Arjuna who did not understand his brother's irritation asked. "What area of the room is it, brother? Is there a forbidden area in this mansion?!" ask carefully.
"Here you go, just go up to the guest room and clean yourself up immediately. I'm gonna go see Nadine first." Adrian left Arjuna still glued with his confused expression.
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Adrian quickly set foot to catch up with Nadine, who he said had not been out of the room in the east wing aisle since noon.
Adrian just slammed in without knocking on the door first. "Nadine...."
Inside, Nadine was standing on her back. Nadine actually knew Adrian was behind her. It's just that he didn't want to turn his head and was more focused on staring at a large frame that stuck perfectly to the wall of the room.
"When are you gonna tell me about this?" Nadine opened her voice that sounded so soft.
"B--how did you get in here?" adrian asked nervously.
"The door wasn't locked." said Nadine casually.
Right Adrian guesses, he forgot to lock it when he last entered.
"No, I mean ak-" Adrian's speech was cut off by Nadine who interjected.
"I was just focusing on directing the handyman at home to renovate the empty room. But it turns out, I didn't accidentally find this room." Nadine now turned her body with a straight look towards Adrian.
Nadine gently rubbed her distended stomach. "Do you remember Adrian, my second term pregnancy? Where I often ask why you rarely come home. Before we go babymoon, you don't come home often."
"You said again busy and overtime, as a result had to sleep in the office or penthouse which is located 2 blocks from the office. You said there was a big project to take care of. I'm stupid to believe that." Nadine chuckled softly and lowered her head staring at the floor.
"But gradually, I got more upset because it turns out you were almost at home every night for about a month. Until finally, various negative assumptions raged in my brain. I had a thought that you were cheating. I was so scared that time. But deep down in my heart, I'm trying to believe you won't betray me."
Adrian's heart melos after listening to Nadine's statement. The wife's hesitation towards her seemed like a reprimand that touched the recesses of her soul.
How could Nadine think that Adrian would be double? Never mind cheating, being close to other women just makes Adrian allergic. Mana dares Adrian has a mind to replace the figure of Nadine with a random woman out there.
No, Adrian is certainly not that ridiculous.
Adrian then showed his face, venturing out to give his wife a gentle look.
"Nadine.ak-"
"I'm not finished Adrian.not finished." Nadine stopped Adrian's steps to get closer.
Nadine continued, "I keep waiting for you every day. Waiting for you to appear in the room, but you never came until I overslept. It was crazy, I checked the entire contents of the mansion looking for your whereabouts, but nothing. I thought, you're definitely hiding something out there."
"Then one day I decided to stay up all night, try my luck maybe you go home. That's when I caught your car in the mansion. Not parked in the garage, but near the back fish pond. Away from the view of our balcony rooms, even out of my reach."
Nadine was sobbing, "And as it turned out, I was right. You lied about working late. In fact, you're in the mansion right? You're at home. You really came home all this time. What's different is that you don't sleep in the room with me. But sleep in this room. For a month more it's been.you sleep here!"
"Now I know what the secret is.." - Nadine as she wiped her tears.
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