Taint

The Heart of Arsen

Nadhea sped up and stopped right in front of Arsen, while Prawira sat on the chair while looking at the two of them.

"Mas, what do you mean? Why is this suddenly? You know, I'll discuss it with Kaivan to ease your punishment. But, you are .. ah." Nadhea biting her lips. "Mas, can still apply for clemency, right? It's not really over, is it?" continued.

Arsen shook his head, "No need, Dhea. It's the best choice."

"But, Mas___"

"Everything I told the police was true, I was involved in the drug and arms trade. I have killed my girlfriend, I have also often killed rivals who threatened my position, and lastly, I have tortured my wife. This punishment is comparable to my mistake, even if there is a heavier punishment, I still deserve it" Arsen concluded at length.

Nadhea shook her head, then clasped Arsen's hand and stared fixedly at his eyes.

"I still can't believe you did that, Mom. What are you really hiding?" said it.

"There's nothing I'm hiding, Dhea. My attitude yesterday should have reflected who I am. Why don't you believe it?" Arsen asked back.

Nadhea did not answer, just looking down while looking at Arsen's hand that was still in his grasp.

"You know, don't you, how my family is doing? Cousins, uncles, and also other brothers who are a bit far away. They are very eyeing the position of director and the shares in my hands. Actually, it happened not only to me, but also to Papa when he was young. That's why, Papa taught me about competition. Papa showed me how tough business has been since I was a teenager. So don't be surprised if I grow up to be a hard and ambitious person. I don't want my position to be shifted, Dhea, just wants me to rise and become the highest. That's why, my way of life is like this" Arsen explained at length.

Nadhea was silent again. Little did he know the competition in business was fierce. Sometimes, one could only choose the cheat path so as not to fall in a low position. In the past, his father did not acknowledge his existence as well because of the business. Arsen position is much higher than his father, so no wonder if the competition in it is much more fierce.

"Mas___"

"Don't say anything! It's the best choice." Arsen spoke while leaning his head on Nadhea's shoulder. "I love you so much, I don't want my existence to make you suffer. It's the best, Dhea" he continued inwardly.

Arsen knew exactly what his temper was like, and it was difficult to control emotions. Accustomed to hard life has forged him into such a figure— figure that almost resembles a psychopath. For Arsen, it's better to die than live but be a disaster for Nadhea.

Not without reason Arsen thought so, but because he realized how great his love for Nadhea. If he could not be together, he would be very jealous. It was not impossible that he would kill anyone Nadhea loved, and force the woman back to his side.

However, being together is not a good thing because the jealousy is very big. It is not impossible that the DDRT will be repeated again, and more fatal than yesterday. Therefore, while his mind was still normal, Arsen made the wisest decision.

"I hope this is just a dream, Mom. I want you to live and be a businessman like you were yesterday" Nadhea whispered.

Arsen thought to himself with a bitter smile, "You hope so because you don't know fully about me. Dhea, do you know why I killed my girlfriend? Because I was jealous, she was in a close relationship with another man. If you ask, why didn't I do it to Liora? Because yesterday my feelings for her have faded. What I really love is you, that's why I acted so cruelly after seeing you joking with Kaivan."

"Mas___"

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