Substitute Mother

Chapters 129. Fall Apart

It has passed, I don't know how long it has been. The clockwork clink is the only thing that accompanies the atmosphere of Jeanno's apartment at that time. Upon returning from an engagement under the guise of a business event, Mark escorted the two of them to Jeanno's apartment, considering the man had stripped off his social status as Alexander's son with a variety of attached material.

After Mark died, no one spoke. Jeanno and Nayara just sat side by side, hugging each other. As if wanting to enjoy the full extent of each other's existence after not meeting for long enough. Jemari intertwined, both of them having a chaotic night. Must declare their relationship in front of many people, not to mention the slander and degrading insults thrown by people labeled as parents. Really, Jeanno was very disappointed.

“Jeanno.”

“Hm?” Nayara started the conversation. “If you regret your decision, you can come back. You don't have to choose me”

“I have no regrets, Na”

“This is a long-term option. You've been used to living fancy since childhood. Are you ready with material limitations if you live with me?”

Jeanno raised his head. He was tired of having to argue again. “Can we continue tomorrow? I'm so tired, Na”

“I don't want your choice to be just euphoria. I don't want to later, after we've gone a long way, you feel unable to live a simple life and finally leave me. If so, it's a good time for you to go, Jeanno. Before we step over ja—“

Nayara did not have time to finish his sentence due to Jeanno's ringing lips. The kiss was so deep, so desperate. Jeanno seemed to want to tell Nayara all the emotions she felt. Missing half dead, upset, angry, disappointed, and tired. Jeanno wants Nayara to believe that this is her last home.

The girl screeched as Jeanno bit her lower lip. It was used as an opportunity to explore their pagutan. Nayara, who was originally in revolt, is now weakened and retaliates. The position of those who had originally sat next to each other, either since when turned into Nayara who lay under Jeanno.

The heat struggle stopped when Nayara hit Jeanno's chest, signaling the man that he needed to breathe. Jeanno reluctantly pulled his head, without distancing himself. He accents the face of ayu whom he longed for with his index finger.

“I never regret my decision, Na. I'm a real jerk who disappeared four months from you. But believe me, I did it because papa threatened me to hurt you. Once I knew that papa was the cause of your scholarship being revoked, I felt that my obedience had been in vain all along. There is no guarantee he won't hurt you again”

“You're my home, Nayara. I love you, and I'm almost crazy for not being able to see you for months. I'm sorry I didn't reply to the voicemail you sent. I'm sorry I've been such a cowardly guy who didn't want to fight for our relationship. I'm sorry that you've been humiliated in front of so many people. Sorry for everything”

Jeanno closed her eyes, feeling Nayara's fingers rub her face gently. He pecked his hand a few times. “Nayara, let's get married”

Nayara could feel the seriousness of the man as they met. “Let's get married. We proved to the arrogant humans there that we could be happy to have each other. We can strengthen each other. I will fight for our families to be able to live well without my family's money. But until then, accompany me, huh?”

Nayara smiled, inversely proportional to the tears that fell from the end of her eyes. He nodded, more than once.

“Yes, I want to marry you, Jeanno”

**

“Lengthen.?”

Jeanno. “Yes, do you mind?”

Judith did not mind at all. Not if the position is not two-bodied now. But if extended, it means that gradually Jeanno will realize the physical changes of his body. Does he have to say it now? but what if Jeanno gets angry and breaks his employment contract because he has broken one of the points?

“I.. will think about it”

“I've prepared five billion for this contract extension. Two years. Is that too long?”

Jeanno's tone reminded her of Jeanno who had offered her a contract. Low and intimidating. It sounds like an offer, but it's forced inside. It's as if Jeanno doesn't like being rejected. That hurt Judith a little. Not the money Judith thinks about, but something else. Personal problems. If in six months the world has been turned upside down, then what will happen in two years?

Even five hundred million, and the monthly money that had been Jeanno transfer did not decrease much. Judith only spent a little, especially if she saw cute clothes for Aera when walking around in the mall.

Jeanno's offer is interesting. If Judith was the old Judith. But in reality, Judith is now different from her figure six months ago. Money no longer blinds his eyes. He was even willing if he had to be a figure of ‘Nayara’ without being paid as long as Jeanno wanted, as long as Jeanno also lowered his ego. It's okay to pretend to be Nayara in front of other people. Originally Jeanno saw him as Judith when there were only the two of them.

“I request time”

There was disappointment from Jeanno. He hoped Judith would give him an answer immediately, considering the offer he gave was quite tempting.

“Good. The day after tomorrow, I want you to give me the answer” Jeanno enforce his seat. He looked straight at Judith, as he had done to Sharin.

“Think carefully, Judith. Think Aera”

**

One week later

“What should mama do dear?”

Judith rubbed her stomach gently. Monologue with your little one is often done, especially when his best friend is still in the honeymoon phase. Of course Judith did not want to bother Hannah with the new problems she was facing.

Judith could have been honest, but she was scared. Too scared to face Jeanno's reaction. He is not ready if he has to face the old Jeanno. Cold with him. Judith forgot the land due to the affection Jeanno had given, especially when the man was willing to lose a lot of money because he had canceled the cooperation agreement for her.

The clock showed at one in the morning but Jeanno's car did not come. The last man said he would be overtime, but didn't say when he was done. Starting to worry, Judith grabbed the phone. Just dialing the number of his master, Jeanno's car entered the house area. Makes the girl breathe. He hurried down the stairs to greet Jeanno.

“I was just about to call mister. Because you didn't come home, so I thought you fell asleep at the office”

Little surprised. Judith felt as she opened the door and found Jeanno standing there. The man was indeed Jeanno, but the aura emanating from him was different. The man looked at him straight and sharp. There was a thin smell of alcohol in his sense of smell.

“Master?”

Judith had no time to dodge when Jeanno lunged at her body all of a sudden. Kiss her brutally and compulsively. The woman screeched as her lips were bitten, feeling a fishy taste from the new wound on top of Sharin's slap scar. Judith pushed Jeanno and slapped him. Judith was afraid, and she quickly ran to her room. He was too afraid to look back, especially the long steps behind him. He realized Jeanno was after him.

The old fear returned. Breaking down the fortress that he had managed to pendam. The trauma that he had saved, was again reminded by the man he loved. Judith quickly closed the door, but Jeanno was much faster. The man slid in, bringing Judith back in a cold, empty kiss.

Judith thrashed, punched, kicked, but her strength was not comparable to Jeanno's. Until he exhausted himself and chose to resign with what Jeanno did. For the first time, he did not recognize Jeanno's touch. The man's touch was once intoxicating, capable of sending him to the highest heaven. But now, it was like a jerk who was just using his body.

A drop of tears, a pain in the south of it due to rough play is not comparable to a pain in his heart. One thing Judith hoped for, may nothing happen with the baby.

“The prostitute should be treated like a prostitute”

All those beautiful shadows and memories, shattered by a single sentence from Jeanno's lips.

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