Substitute Mother

Chapters 68. Old Lacoon

Nervousness that was originally lost, now back smother him even worse until he had difficulty breathing. His body stiffened and cold sweat again flooded the palm of the hand that was still in Jeanno's grasp. When his neutrals unite with Arman's, Judith fears not playing. This was the first time he was afraid to see Arman. The man, who seemed to have recognized her as well, looked just as surprised. In the end, Arman formally introduced himself to Jeanno.

“This is my wife, Nayara”

When Arman's hand was outstretched toward him. Judith wanted to escape from that place. If it wasn't for Jeanno reprimanding him gently, Judith wouldn't have been willing to return Arman's hand.

“Nayara. Nice to meet you, Mr. Mahendra”

Arman smiled faintly. The smile that for others was just an ordinary smile, but not for Judith. Arman's smile was like a sign that the man recognized him.

“Nayara, Nayara.beautiful name”

Judith pulled her hand first. “Thanks”

For the next, the two talked briefly because Arman's wife, Paula Winona, had to go home because there was a schedule for early morning filming. Making Judith sigh of relief because she no longer met face to face with Arman.

“You okay? it was your grasp tight when we met Arman and his wife”

Judith received a champagne glass that Jeanno extended. “I.. Maybe I'm nervous about meeting Paula Winona. I idolized him, so seeing him instantly reflexes made me nervous, and happy simultaneously”

One eyebrow Jeanno raised. Be aware of Judith's speech that is out of sync with her gesture. No impression ‘bahagia’ like fans who met his idol. The woman looked depressed and pale.

“You want to go home? If so, we'll pay now”

Judith shook her head, even though she really wanted to go home. But it was not good, however Jeanno did his best to calm him down. Just a little while the show is over. After all, there is no Arman here anymore, Judith is sure to accompany Jeanno until the event is over.

“No need, after all soon the event finished”

“Alright then”

“Master, I'm going to the toilet briefly”

“You can drive?”

Judith smiled as she shook her head. “No need. The toilet is near” anyway

**

Judith spent the last minute reflecting. Look at Jeanno's artificial figure wrapped in an expensive dress perfectly. The praise, flattery, and hospitality he received tonight was intended for Nayara. Not for him. Judith smiled softly, realizing that the happiness she was sipping was a temporary pseudo-bliss.

His reunion with Arman is a reminder of his old life. Sooner or later he will return after the surrogate mother contract ends. As an erotic dancer who has never been seen as loving. He never calms his heart when he is nervous. Never caught in the warmth. Being his old self is only seen by men as nothing more than a tool of satisfaction.

Back to Arman. Living the day as Nayara, really makes Judith lulled until she forgets the play in her life as Judith. He forgets that they are in one city, and Arman will definitely return to find Judith. As he remembered, the man last went abroad to start a business, as well as accompany Winona to undergo a schedule as an actress. But Judith forgot that Arman didn't live there. Ever since being told of the employment contract agreement, Judith decided to change the number. Because surely the men will contact him to invite him to sleep together. Arman must have dialed his old number. It was not impossible that the man also looked for him to Victoire and to the apartment. But why didn't Hannah and Renatta contact her about Arman?

Judith flinched as her phone shook, showing a message from Jeanno asking if she was still in the toilet. Judith then washed her hands once more before replying to the message from the handsome man.

“Mrs Alexander, we meet again”

Judith nearly dropped her phone when she came out of the toilet only to cross paths with a figure she didn't want to meet today.

Arman Mahendra's.

**

It's over, I'm back now.

After reading a message from Judith, Jeanno who originally wanted to follow to the toilet, undo his intentions. Especially when he met with Iris Group officials. Sink him in a formal chat with the owner of the event.

While Judith was still frozen, unable to dwell when Arman, who was originally leaning against the wall, now walked over to her.

“It is an honor for me to meet Jeanno Alexander, and his very charming wife. Honestly, I was very surprised to see how beautiful you are who are not even inferior to my wife who is an actress”

“But do you know, Miss Nayara? I'm surprised not just because of your beauty. But because of your face, it reminds me of someone”

Judith threw away her face, avoiding Arman's fixed gaze that seemed to expose her. “What do you mean, Mr Arman? This is the first time we've met. I didn't know you before”

“What a funny thing, how can two people look so identical that they are not even twins. I'll tell you one thing, Mrs Nayara, that woman who looks like you is my whore”.

Judith's face flushed red, and it was the response Arman had expected. The man smiled broadly. “I searched for you everywhere, it turns out you're here, Judith”

Judith stepped back, with her arms crossed in front of her chest as if to protect herself. “I don't know what you mean. Who is Judith, I don't know that name”

“You may be able to lie to others. But not with me, dear”

“T-master, I'm a little uncomfortable with our conversation. With all due respect, I have to leave you here. Excuse”

Judith who painstakingly gathered strength to step past Arman, intercepted his arm tightly.

“Where do you think you're going?”

“Master! Let go, or I'll yell” Judith's face is getting reddened a mixture of fear, anger and shame. “Oh, just yell. And I will gladly dismantle your disguise in front of many people”

With tears at her end, Judith thrashed. But Arman did not also relax his grip, it was getting stronger until his nails he buried in the skin of the poor girl's arm.

“Come, darling. We're spending the night having fun as usual. You know I'm almost crazy for not being able to find you everywhere”

“Release me!”

Arman whose patience begins to erode, pushes Judith against the wall violently, making the girl complain. “Say, how much did Jeanno Alexander pay you? Or is the game better than me until you have the guts to run away from me? Wherever you go, I'll chase you, and get you back, Judith”

Arman smiled triumphantly, as he pressed his head forward to taste Judith's seductive ration, his body staggered backwards as a result of a hard blow that landed on his face. As soon as he opened his eyes, Jeanno Alexander was seen taking off his suit to cover his wife's bare shoulders.

“You okay? I'm sorry, dear” Jeanno peed at Judith's forehead, making the body tremble even more with sobs.

Arman rose, next to a drop of blood that escaped from his torn lips. Jeanno looked at Arman sharply.

“I didn't know that our introduction would only take place briefly. What you did to my wife is inappropriate. I could have taken this to court if it wasn't for my disdain for your father. But listen, Arman. If I ever see you bothering my wife, or my family. I'll make you regret”

So, Jeanno embraces Judith leaving Arman.

**