The Missing Voice's

| Chapter 8: Like a Magic |

Emma leaves Jack, the young man passes her by. The invited guests give him a way, he no longer cares about their scorn. Even he did not care if his current condition was very embarrassing, messy hair and a wet dress. Inside the room, at once all pairs of eyes turned their heads, how surprised they saw a blonde girl with tattered hair and a drenched dress especially with heels. Emma's friends shock is no exception Mugi who is chatting with Axel .

"Emma?" mugi said he did not believe.

Emma sped up her pace and just walked out of the party. William's family panicked, immediately Azzury's mistress moved from her place, but he had not had time to take the first step, the husband had held her and gave a code to calm down. Irritated, she obeyed her husband's words. Mr. Mark coded Hendy, the waiter said yes and went after Emma.

Petrenkov Family.

Brian was wide-eyed, his eyes perfectly round. Because there has not been half an hour he left Emma, but the girl has become like that. Immediately, Brian left his family and darted out.

Hendy and his men go out, and do not find Emma. he orders them to split up and find Emma as soon as possible. Brian ran to and fro on the 5th floor, but his eyes were unable to catch the shadow of the blond girl. He ran to the elevator and pressed a button there hoping the elevator would open soon. His breath was already breathless, and sweat was already adorning his forehead. The elevator door opened and he immediately entered and pressed the 1 button.

"Emma, where are you? Please, don't go far. I'll go over there and say everything will be fine, so please wait for me" Brian said in his heart.

The party gets rowdy, Chloe is very worried about Emma, but it's not the time for that. She has to find her fiance, look for Jack outside the room. He saw Jack standing there in a soaked shirt. Not much different from Emma. Near him the young man, every step he remembered the sound of water a moment ago. Now, he is right behind Jack, and realizes what happened. Maybe Jack helped Emma slip into the pool.

"Jack" call Chloe soft. The so-called one is still sculpting, until Chloe repeats her call.

"Jack" call Chloe again. This time, Jack slowly looked over. But the look in his eyes was blank, he did not even look at Chloe at all, making the silver-blinded girl worry.

"You okay?" ask Chloe for attention.

"Yes, I'm fine" Jack replied and left Chloe for granted.Of course the one left behind had a thousand question marks with Jack's change of attitude.

"You don't look all right" Chloe muttered sadly.

Jack walked into the room, Miss Azzury no less panicked. He immediately called Virginia, and Virginia swiftly picked up a towel and gave it to Jack.

"Jack, what's going on? How did this happen?" ask the mother.

Jack was silent, not answering. His view is empty.

"How can you and Emma . ." asked Ms. Azzury, not yet finished her words, Jack turned his head and looked at his mother sharply. As soon as she heard Emma's name, she reacted.

"Jack?" Lady Azzury was slightly stunned by her son's gaze. Looking at the mother, it was as if a lightning bolt had struck her mind. He realized for a moment and turned his face away. His view became difficult to interpret. Between confusion, anger, and injury.

"You better take a break at the hotel tonight. Virginia, quickly help Jack into his room" Azzury said.

Virginia leads Jack out of the party room and heads to the 10th floor. While in the elevator, Jack did not say a word. Actually, Virginia was worried about her Miss, but how else, she was not allowed out because it was late and Mr. Mark had asked Hendy to send people to find Emma. The elevator door was open, and the elevator door was open, 10 floor.

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Back to the Party.

Mr. Mark pacifies Chloe's family and her guests. Fortunately, Chloe's family is very understanding and does not mind her, instead they are worried about Jack's situation.

"I'm sorry, the party's gone awry" Mr. Mark said.

"It's okay, Jack is very manly to help someone in the middle of his party" Rick replied.

"Rick, thank you. Also sorry that Jack couldn't accompany Chloe until the end of the show" Mr Mark said.

"It's okay, Mark. Let him rest" Rick replied wisely.

"Don't worry, om. Guests let us take care of it" said Sarah.

Yep, yeah, Rick is the head of the Chloe family now considering his parents died in a plane crash when they were young and he is the only boy who is required to assume corporate responsibilities and look after his brother and sister. He was even married before his older sister, Marie.

******

Jack is now in room 1002. Virginia's got the towels ready and excuse me. He knew that Jack needed to be alone now. Right after Virginia's departure, Jack was sitting limp, his legs were not strong enough to support his body. His energy seemed to disappear just like that.remembered his words to Emma a moment ago.

How does it feel to be humiliated, miss?

Isn't that guy's gaze horrible?

I think you should thank me after this because I made you the lead artist of the night.

You insulted me? Where's your gratitude? I even kindly want to help you. Or else you're out of breath and might die floating there.

All his words to Emma were back in his head. Jack started to break out in cold sweat, his hands shaking.

You should have thought twice about coming to this party.You think since this is a party I won't torture you? Don't dream, see? I don't even hesitate to do it.

You must want to scream and berate me now, but realize it! You can't even talk or can I call you mute?

I will always enjoy the days when I torture you again and again.

I will continue to torment you until I get bored and tired of doing so.

Jack started to hold his head, he grabbed his hair. Slowly and slowly, but slowly he began to do it hard. Suddenly, Emma's words ring in her head, like a bee that suddenly stings.

Ihate you.

Jack stiffened, he grabbed his hair very hard and incubated while kicking his legs.

"ARRGGGHHHHHH" eram Jack then he drooped limp. His breath up and down, his eyes glazed over.

"Emm" muttered Jack.

"Emm" call Jack.

"Emm" called out to Jack, as if hoping that the person being summoned was in front of him and turned to him.

"Emm" called Jack in a quivering tone, he began to hold onto his chest. It hurts, it hurts so much. Shouldn't he be happy because he managed to vent his hatred and resentment? But why does it feel like this? various questions flogged in Jack's mind.

"Isn't this what I want? I tortured him to fulfill my hatred and vengeful desires. But is this true? Why don't I feel happy? Why did the feeling of satisfaction I had felt turn into this?" ask Jack in your heart.

Ihate you.

Again Emma's words were ringing in her head. Jack held his head, it hurt. Somehow the sentence was like a spell that made his ears and head buzz. Really painful. Jack's teeth shook, he tried to open his eyes trying to see clearly, but his vision blurred. After a few seconds, he could see and the pain in his head subsided.

"It hurts, hurts and feels like it's slashed" Jack said in his heart.

"Emm, tell me. What is this? why am I feeling this? Ihate you. Hates you so much. I don't know why I can't really do it. When I tormented you, I was as strong as I could withstand the turmoil of hugging and holding you. I continue to torture you to strengthen myself if what I believe is true. It was all just to make sure I felt. But . . . Why is it like this in the end? once I can completely vent all my emotions, you are . ." Jack said inwardly and restrainedly.

Ihate you.

Emma's words came back, Jack closed his eyes. He leaned over holding his knee. A wide variety of feelings attacked him, making his body tremble violently. Emma's gaze again filled her memory, the same gaze as Emma's childhood gaze, but this time it was a little different. There is anger and hatred there.

Jack's brain is spinning, for some reason a memory is reaching him. He recalls his memories with the girl when they were little. A beautiful memory that he had been able to immerse.

~ Flashback ~

"Jack! Jack! see I managed to make a palace" Emma said excitedly. While the owner of the name is chasing with Nico without heeding the words of Emma, feeling ignored Emma turned and puffed her cheeks. Jack suddenly ran towards her.

"Emma lookout!" yell Jack and . . .

BUCK

Nico escapes from Jack. Emma's sand castle has been destroyed by the oppressed two children . . .

Jack slips. He fell down and overcame Emma. his lips came into contact with Emma's lips, although only a little, it was able to make himself freeze for a moment. So did Emma who did not lose the shock. Nico meows and resuscitates the two. Now they can't look at each other because the face has warmed up and the red hue runs through both of their cute cheeks.

Next days.

Jack and Emma playing hide and seek in the park. Where Jack is always looking, and of course Emma is very good at hiding. Until an hour passes, Jack does not find Emma. eventually he gets tired of looking and playing with Nico. They play the chase again.

While Emma, she hides in a big barrel that happens to be empty. The little bloodsucking insects started attacking him.

"Mosquito! Go there! Hush!" expel Emma.

"Ih, Jack. It's been over an hour" complained Emma and the sound of mosquitoes buzzing again as if it was mocking her.

Jack exhausted his romp with Nico and lay under a tree. He breathed a lot of fresh air and exhaled it.

"It's really fun, Nico" said Jack.

"FUNNY WHAT?" snapped at someone who was standing looking at Jack.

"Emm?" call Jack and wake up, he hasn't woken up yet. Unfortunately Emma pushed Jack's head with her index finger and somehow the little push left Jack strayed back and lying down.

"Emm?" Jack could not believe it, he was astonished by the attitude of his friend.

"WHAT IS EMM EMM? YOU'RE THIS! BASIC SUCKS! YOU LET ME GET BITTEN BY A MOSQUITO AND EVEN SLEEP HERE? YOU KNOW HOW LONG I'VE BEEN WAITING IN THAT DIRTY BARREL?" Snapping Emma and Jack wide open, he sat down and pulled Emma's hand, which made the little girl fall in front of him. Now they are facing.

"I'm sorry" Jack said with a serious face and deeply regretted.

Instantly a red hue graced both cheeks Emma. she recalled the incident the other day when they fell and Jack accidentally touched her lips. Blood seemed to rise to the crown of Emma. making the thin hue spread all over her face and reddened like a boiled crab. Especially now, Jack's hand gently grasped it. It really makes the girl with the Michelle clan melt instantly.

"You okay? Emm?" ask Jack with attention.

~ Flashback End ~

Slowly Jack's body began to relax, his breathing began to stabilize. The pain in his head disappeared completely and opened his eyes slowly, but it felt very heavy.

"You okay? Emm?" murmured Jack then he was completely shut and fell asleep.

******

The night is getting late, the clock has shown at 11.43 local time. But the vehicle still passed. Glittering lights adorned all the way on a stifling night. Even the night wind was blowing, not wanting to miss enlivening the atmosphere. Keep blowing piercing Emma's wet dress. Emma walked half-running, not caring that her legs were now hurting and her lips were turning blue from the cold. In his head continued to ring the rude words Jack had at the party. Maybe he could forgive her, but not this time. That's already too much.

"I hate you, Jack" Emma said in her heart.

However, when Emma said those words somehow her heart ached. It hurts even more when Jack tortures her. Slowly he held onto his chest and began to slow his pace until it stopped.

"What'sthis? Be ill. It hurts a lot" Emma said in her heart.

No notice of clear liquid dripping down Emma's marble cheeks. Emma touched him, she was so shocked. How come? How could he cry just because he hates Jack? Emma cursed to herself and hit her head. Trying to awaken himself and strengthen his mind if he really hates Jack. But instead of subsiding, her crying broke out. His tears grew louder and he began to sob.

"Why? Why?" ask Emma in my heart.

His legs were shaking and he was sitting limp on the sidewalk. Swiped his eyes, but with care the clear liquid still dripped. Emma wanted to get angry and scream, but she could not do it because her voice was stung in her throat again. He slowly pulled himself to the edge, to the guardrail between the sidewalk and the building. He sat hugging his knees and buried his head to hide his sobbing.

Along the way, Brian drove his car brutally. He looked around to find the girl who had filled his heart. With a huff, he pulled out his tie and opened some buttons on his shirt. Eyes probing. Her mind was turbulent, what if Emma was kidnapped? Or what if her father finds her again and drags her home? Brian was so frustrated thinking about it.

Elsewhere, Hendy and his entourage walked into every alley. Emma was not found. Hendy's phone is shaking, marked by Mr. Mark.

Hendy: Hello, yes sir. Miss Emma has not been found. We'll look for him until we find him.

Mark: Find him as soon as possible, don't come home until you find him!

Hendy: Wait, sir. There's something I want to say. Please after I say it, you will not get angry and do nothing.

Mark: All right, I promise. So, what?

******

Hendy closed the phone and sighed. Emma Michelle is Mark's daughter. Mr. Mark and Mrs Azzury loved him more than their own children, knowing that the great lord came to that end. Hendy didn't want to waste time and start the search.

"Just try if he has a cell phone, it must be easy to trace" complained Hendy.

At 00:18 local time, it has changed days. Brian's phone rang and he rudely picked up the phone from his mother.

Mrs Chassandra: Where are you Brian! What time is it?

Brian: In the car mom.

Mrs Chassandra: Come home soon, honey, do you want to see your mother die of worry?

Brian: I'm not going home until I find him.

Right after that Brian turned off the phone. At the end of the phone, Madam Chassandra was dumbstruck. Mikhailo approached his wife, he sighed for a moment and began to calm his wife. Even though Brian is a man, but still. Which parents are not worried that their children have not come home even days have changed?

Suddenly, Brian braked the car suddenly. His eyes were round seeing a girl sitting on her knees leaning against the guardrail. Brian opened his car and approached the girl, touching her shoulder slowly, hoping not to surprise her.

"Emma?" call Brian.

"Cold, his clothes are still wet and cold" said Brian.

The one called tilting his head Brian could clearly see that the girl's eyes were reddened by crying too much. Without a second thought, she held Emma. Emma was wide-eyed, but Brian's embrace was warm. Slowly he buried his face in the chest of the field and again sobbed. With some attention, Brian rubbed Emma's hair, calming the girl down.

"Calm Emma, it's okay. Everything will be fine" Brian said.

There was no response. Emma's whispers also suddenly stopped, Brian was astonished and glanced at the girl. Emma had fallen asleep, probably because she was tired and she was tired of crying. Carrying Emma ala Bridal Style and take her to the car or rather next to her chair. Brian pulled the seatbelt, but when he did it unconsciously his face was very close to Emma. he was silent for a moment, stared fixed Emma's face, strands of hair, eyes, nose, and lips. Lips that are slightly pale and blue from the cold, but somehow it looks tempting? . He began to bring his face closer to Emma, removing the distance between him and the girl.Now, the distance between their lips stayed a few cent, Brian was getting closer. But just a few inches away, a small, beautiful voice interrupted him.

"Jack" Emma muttered softly and managed to resuscitate Brian.

Brian dumbfounded. He did not believe what he had just heard.

"What's? Emma talk?" ask Brian in your heart.

Brian wondered. He realized what he was doing and withdrew. He opened his black coat and covered Emma. Then he drove his car home. He held the steering wheel tightly, for some reason his chest was hot right now.

******

Petrenkov Residence.

Brian parked his car, tire squeaks could be heard inside the house, making the mother and father out.

"Brian" call the mother.

Brian did not heed his mother's call and headed for the door on the left, he lifted Emma ala Bridal Style and brought her in, mistress Chassandra glared, his mouth was gaping to see the son with his gentleman holding a beautiful girl home in the early hours of the morning.

"HOH?" madam Chassandra rounded her eyes and mouth.

"Calm down, it's Emma. So let's go in" Mikhailo asked.

Brian takes Emma to his room and lays the girl to his king-size bed. Madame Chassandra came in and immediately interrogated Brian.

"Why did you bring him?" ask Madame Chassandra.

"For tonight, let him sleep here" Brian replied.

"Calm down Brian, I'm not banning you. I'll call Mark if you find Emma" Mikhailo said and passed.

"Wait, Honey. Whatdoes thatmean? why Mark?" ask the lady Chassandra plain.

"Let me explain" Mikhailo replied as he left.

Brian looked at Emma closely, his eyes glaring. Biting his lower lip, he could have guessed that all this was Jack's work. But what makes him more confused mixed with annoyance is. Why is Emma's first word Jack?

"After everything he's done to you, why is your first word he?" ask Brian in your heart.

It hurts, Brian feels sick. My eyes turned to disappointment and hurt. Madame Chassandra, who noticed the change in her son's attitude, approached.

"What is this girl?" madam Chassandra asked softly who answered a nod by Brian.

"He was the one you were with at the party, right?" asked the mother again, Brian looked over. She looked at her mother as if asking how did she know?

"Mom saw you taking her out of the room earlier. And you clasped his hand" replied the mother flatly. Brian was wide-eyed, he didn't expect his mother to know. Though earlier at the party the goal was to invite Emma out not just to see fireworks, but to keep Emma from the curious gaze of her mother.

"I don't think my Brian is mature and understands love" continued the mother who successfully made Brian's face reddened, he could not answer his mother's statement. Because all of that is true.

"He was wet, was he the one who fell into the pool?" ask Madame Chassandra to look at Brian.

"Replace mom's clothes, I don't want her to get sick" Brian replied and left his mother.

Outside the room, Brian held his chest. His heart was racing, his breathing was up and down. It's really the effect of looking at Emma for a long time is amazing, making her heart trigger beyond normal limits. Brian thinks that falling in love is almost the same as heart disease, he really just understood. So all this time, her feelings for Emma were love?

"So I fell in love with Emma?" ask Brian in your heart.

Brian was still clutching his chest, when his father's voice resuscitated him. He heard his father talking on the phone on the first floor.

Mikhailo: Yeah, he's here. Brian found it. For tonight let him stay here. How's Jack doing?

Mark: Thank you. He's fine.he's staying at the hotel tonight.

Mikhailo: Are you sure? I think there's something weird about Jack, like he's in shock about something. Are you sure you're letting it go yourself?

Mark : Really? Azzury said that too. I'll check on him again in the morning. Oh yes, may I ask, just ask. Hmm . . According to doctors like you, what about people who torture others but don't feel guilty? It was as if he was enjoying it, but there were times when he became kind and attentive for a moment.

Mikhailo: That is an early symptom of psychopathy.

Mark: You mean crazy?

Mikhailo: Psychopaths are not the same as crazy. Because a psychopath is fully aware of what he is doing. It would be very dangerous if not immediately consulted, who would it be?

Mark: No, just one of my partner's kids, hahaha.

The father's conversation with om Mark certainly can be heard Brian. He furrowed his brows, it was impossible if it was his partner's child. At least that's what Brian thought, but slowly he was dumbfounded. Isn't torturing someone like a psychopath similar to Jack's?

"No way, there must be something that causes him to act that extreme on Emma. especially Emma muttered 'Jack'. Before that he did not talk. And, Jack never called Emma's name like the others. He always called 'Emm'. I never realized it because I thought maybe Jack was just lazy to call his name. But . . . Why do I think they know each other first?" murmured Brian.

******

Jack check out. After his departure, the hotel employees dilapak-kusuk. They do not think about Jack who is young but already has a stake in his father's company and rented a hotel room for the next 10 years. They also gossip about Jack's engagement to the family's youngest son Rick and the chaos at his engagement event. They really don't think about rich kids.

Jack exited the hotel and walked away from the 5-star hotel. He stepped on his legs and his brain began to remember what happened last night, when he deliberately told people to hit Emma to fall into the pool. As he helps the girl, as she puts out all her harsh words and as Emma says her first word.

Ihate you.

Again the words came back to his head. Jack closed his eyes for a moment, but the word still did not want to disappear. The words seemed to be a magic spell that had cursed him, which might never disappear until at any moment. The pain re-ignited his inner recess, making himself grimace in pain. Really, before he would have rejected that feeling, but why did he accept it this time? Receiving all the incisions that had ripped his frozen heart all this time.

Suddenly his steps stopped. He looked to the left of the road, a garden there. And somehow in the park, he saw himself and Emma playing as children. They laugh and are happy together. Unfeeling, Jack's lips revealed a smile. Although small, this time the smile was sincere and not made up. For a few seconds, he let himself smile, but then he came to his senses.

"What am I doing?" jack asked with an indescribable laugh.

Elsewhere, Emma wakes up. He opened his eyes and saw the ceiling colored like a cloud. White and blue, beautiful. That was Emma's first impression.she sat herself down and circulated her gaze. The room is very manly blue with the aroma of a person's distinctive perfume.

"Brian?" Emma slips.

He remembers what happened last night when Brian found him and grabbed him. Emma frowned and realized she had changed clothes.

"What's going on?" ask Emma in my heart.

Suddenly the door opened. There appeared a middle-aged woman with crimson hair who was pigtailed one side and brown-eyed. It is beautiful and elegant, from the outside it is implied that he must be a very caring person. Madam Chassandra approached Emma, she smiled sweetly and placed her hand on the girl's forehead.

"Thank God you don't have a fever" Chassandra said. Then her hand turned to Emma's stomach, rubbing her stomach soft and soft, her eyes soft. Of course Emma was surprised not the braids were treated that way.

"Hows it? I hope she will be born as beautiful as her mother" said Madam Chassandra.

"What!?" Emma was shocked by the statement of the woman in front of her.

Madame Chassandra is still in her fantasy, and Emma is still in her state of shock. Until a very familiar voice resuscitated him.

"Mother, don't mess around" said Brian who suddenly appeared in the doorway. Madam Chassandra was startled and turned her head, she smiled innocently at her son.

"What does a mother mean by 'born as beautiful as her mother?' you think Emma's pregnant?" brian asked sharply, while the mother only turned her face and scratched her nape which was not itchy, a drop of sweat dripped on her forehead to her cheeks, a sign she was panicking.

"Pregnant!?" emma did not believe it.

"Ah, her name is Emma yes" said Madam Chassandra switching the conversation.

"Mom diverted the conversation" Brian said, scuffing the mother. Madame Chassandra complained inwardly.

"Mom thinks you're gonna get little Brian. Forgive me for wishing you more, dear Brian" replied Mrs Chassandra as she played her two index fingers.

"Mother, I wouldn't do something like that" Brian replied in a serious tone

"Did? Whynot? Emma is beautiful, mom likes it. So why don't you do it and give me a grandchild soon?" mrs Chassandra asked with puppy eyes.

While Emma was dumbfounded by the conversation of the mother and child. His face reddened, of course he understood which direction the conversation was going. he bowed down to hide his face.

"I'M STILL IN SCHOOL! MOMMY!" brian shouted and managed to make his mother close her eyes. Even Emma was surprised that Brian could raise his voice and scream like that. All he knows is that Brian is a person who is always calm and kind. Really, the Petrenkovs are unpredictable. Madame Chassandra did not give up so easily, she braced herself to ask once more, hoping that the son would obey her words.

"So after graduation you want to do it?" ask Mrs Chassandra again.

"I HAVE TO GET MARRIED FIRST, MOM!" shouted Brian again.

"IF SO SOON MARRY HER!" mrs Chassandra snapped she didn't want to lose. Of course Emma Blushing is heavy, she never imagined marrying Brian. He had never kissed and had a lover before. The word marriage is taboo to him. But it managed to make Emma's crown emit smoke.

"Well, mom . . . out" said Brian sighing patiently and driving his mother away.

"Yes, my dear Brianku" replied the mother and obeyed Brian.

Madame Chassandra left Brian's room. After all, Brian sighed a few times and approached Emma. He sat himself by the bed and looked at Emma who was still down. Seeing that, he became worried and clapped Emma's hand slowly and successfully made him raise his head. Now look the red face of Emma, immediately a red hue running through her face. In front of her now was the newly woken Emma with a blushing face, truly very beautiful. Brian was stunned for a moment, Emma really knew how to attack the charm virus. Brian regains consciousness and curses himself, swearing he would never be like that again or Emma would find him strange.

"Bring it up, after that we have breakfast" Brian said with a friendly smile.

"I'm going to have mom bring me a change of clothes" Brian said later and patted Emma's crown.

"He's back not talking" Brian said.

The Petrenkov family dining room. Both members of the family are ready in their respective places. Among them, the youngest member was stomping his feet a sign he could not wait. Mikhailo only sighed in response to his son's attitude. Brian was very much like him when he was young. Without Brian knowing it, his father smiled. A moment later, Emma and Madame Chassandra entered the room and sat down in front of Brian. How surprised he was to see Emma now, although simple, Emma looked beautiful. The girl was even wearing a little powder. Seeing that, Mikhailo cleared his throat to resuscitate the son, and succeeded. Brian was wrong.

"He's beautiful, right? Look baby, this is the shirt I wore when I first dated you. It turned out to be very fitting with her" mistress Chassandra told her husband.

"Yes, I can't believe you're still keeping it" Mikhailo said with a smile.

"certain. I kept all my clothes for my son to give to later, but the one born was even my Brian. Whereas before I was sure that my son would be born a girl" said Madam Chassandra.

"That's just your hope. Three times the USG results were male. You don't remember?" ask Mikhailo sweatdrop.

Emma smiled at him, of course the smile they could see clearly. Emma's natural beauty was indeed extraordinary, even the three members of the Petrenkov family were stunned for a moment. Being with the Petrenkovs really made him forget about last night. And finally they continue their breakfast show which is always decorated with cheerfulness, making Emma unceasingly smile.

After breakfast, Mikhailo and Brian drive Emma home. Yeah, go home to William's family. Brian and Emma sat in the back while Mikhailo drove in the front. Along the way, Brian never stop inviting Emma to chat which of course is always answered through a note.

The trip does not take long, only 10 minutes considering the distance of their housing is not too far away. Emma got out of the car followed by Brian and Mikhailo. They entered the courtyard which was immediately greeted by the servants. Pressed by the big house bell, a pink-haired maid opened the door. How surprised he saw Nonanya, without a second thought he immediately embraced Nonanya with affection.

"Miss, thank God" Virginia said with tears in her eyes, Emma just patted Virginia on the back to calm her down.

"sorry. Miss, sir, please come in" Virginia said later.

They enter and are greeted warmly by Mark and his wife and daughter. Mrs Azzury would like to thank Brian for finding Emma. As they were talking, suddenly the main door opened. Jack came in and all eyes turned to him. Mark stood up, so happy about Emma's return, he forgot about his son. Though he had intended to visit her this morning, Mark cursed at himself who was forgetful.

"Jack, I was just about to pick you up after this" Mark said.

Jack looked at them or rather at Emma, and vice versa. Their gaze met and remained that way for a moment, but Jack turned his face with a wounded and sad look. Because, the more he saw Emma the pain in his heart became more and more so and the words “I hate you” increasingly loud. As for Emma, her chest rumbled like thunder splitting the sky. Anger, hatred, pain, hurt, adorned his inner niche. What a confusing and stifling feeling. Not only that, all the intimidation, physical and mental torture that Jack had done to her came back to haunt her. Really, it makes him want to scream right now, but he holds it back, because it's useless to yell at a demon like Jack. Finally Emma just clasped her hands tightly, strengthening herself so as not to be consumed by desire. If so, how is it different from Jack? it was Emma Michelle, once again Emma braced herself and bit her lower lip. Without Emma knowing, Brian saw the expression.he again wondered.

"What really happened to them?" ask Brian in your heart.

Jack bowed his regards to Mikhailo and went up to his room on the 2nd floor. Mrs Azzury is aware of Jack's changing attitude and excuse me.

"You sure he's okay?" ask Mikhailo.

"Oh, it's not usually like that" Mark replied with a worried look.

"It's like he's depressed. Did something happen to him? Shouldn't he be happy because his coveted engagement had already been held?" ask Mikhailo again.

"I don't know, I'll ask Jack later. Well . .. Although I think it's useless, because Jack really saw hiding something" Mark replied.

"If there's something, don't hesitate to contact me" Mikhailo said and was answered with a smile by Mark.

Mikhailo and Brian resigned. Virginia, Emma and the host, Mark drive them. After the two men surnamed Petrenkov, Mark sighed. Thought Emma, he saw the girl who was bowed with an indecipherable look. Mark began to wonder what happened to make his son and the girl surnamed Michelle like this. She took Emma to her room, and Emma agreed.

******

Mark's office.

Mr. Mark lets Emma sit down.

"Emma, I'm sorry if you're sassy. But, there's something you need to say if you don't want to answer it that's okay" Mr. Mark said.

"What . . . Jack torturing you?" ask Mr. Mark later.

Like being electrocuted by a thousand Watts of electricity, Emma stiffened, though still bowed, rounding her eyes. He was confused as to how he should answer. Here he just hitchhiked and did not give anything in return. It is impossible for him to answer yes. Because if he did, he felt he would be an ungrateful person. But, her little heart was of another will. I really want to say yes, and the problem will be solved. Jack will be punished and Emma will be free. But if that also happens, Emma feels very bad for replying to Jack with a similar deed. He doesn't want that. So, he chose to be quiet. Mr. Mark complained.

"Om knows everything from Hendy" explained Mr. Mark.

~ Flashback ~

Hendy picked up the phone from his great master. His great master ascertained whether he had found Emma or not. However, at the end of the conversation, when Mark was about to close the phone, Hendy held him off.

Mark: All right, I promise. So, what?

Hendy: Sir, Mr. Jack, he doesn't like Miss Emma.

Mark: I know.

Hendy: No, not just dislike but something more. Like a very deep hatred.

Mark : Hmm . . . I think it's like that too.

Hendy: Sir, I'm sorry if I was presumptuous. But you need to know, if all this time Mr. Jack often tortured Em . . . Miss Emma. I can say this because Mr. Jack flushed Miss Emma with the midnight water. Since then I have been suspicious and have people follow Mr. Jack. And the result, as I said. The rest I will explain next time, and I hope you are not surprised to hear it.

Mark could hear it. He did not expect it. His hands shook, he was very angry. His son whom he loved so much could do cruel things to others especially a girl. Though he brought Emma home with the aim that she be free from the torment of her father, but without knowing it the girl even went into the crocodile hole. Mark bit his lower lip, eager to teach Jack a lesson right now.

~ Flashback End ~

Emma held the end of her skirt tightly. The secret was exposed, he was worried what if Jack knew all this? he would have been tortured more, because Jack must have accused him of complaining. Imagining it had made his hands tremble, he could not bear to be tortured anymore. He took a note of his and he wrote something there.

"Om won't do anything to her, will you?" ask Emma.

Mark was certainly surprised not to play with Emma's response, he did not think the girl was as good as it could forgive the cruelty of his son.

"I'm sorry, who can't take good care of you" Mark replied.

"Om won't do anything, 'cause you asked for it. Not because I feel sorry for your son" continued Mark later.

******

Jack's Room. Jack was standing on the balcony, staring at the spacious and beautiful backyard of his house. Various kinds of flowers and vegetables are embedded nicely there. Do not forget a table and chairs to decorate the edge area beautify the garden. He kept thinking about everything that had happened, Emma who had once brushed him off, Emma who used to ask him to run away, and Emma who used to violently drive herself away. And, he also thought about everything he had done to the girl, from the first day they had met again until now. There are countless tortures that he has done, both inwardly and physically. Also, last night for the first time she heard Emma speak, the soft voice she longed for. But, the girl's first sentence really stabbed him. Given all that, it was very painful, especially when he looked into the eyes of the girl earlier in the living room, it was very heartbreaking. I don't know how many times he felt pain from last night. A breeze blew at his head, and Jack slowly closed his eyes for a moment, regulating his breathing and irregular heartbeat. Suddenly a soft hand touched his shoulder. Lady Azzury approached her son, who was very worried.

"Jack, what's going on? You're okay, right?" ask the gentle mother.

"I'm good, ma" replied Jack, opening his eyes, his eyes blank.

"Lies" said Mrs Azzury inwardly.

"You don't look happy after your engagement, is there a problem with Chloe?" ask the mother again.

"No ma, all good. I'm happy" replied Jack flat still with his blank stare.Mrs Azzury just sighed, Jack is stubborn indeed. He knew that everything his son said was inversely proportional to how he felt. Madame Azzury is racking her brains, if not Chloe, who else? He began to frown, and a name came to pass.

"Is it because of Emma?" lady Azzury asked and successfully made Jack's blank look change, he turned his head and saw the look of his eyes that were confused, sad and injured. Just looking at it, makes the mother's heart feel slick. Turns right.

"Emma was fine, she disappeared last night but Brian managed to find her and drive her home" the mother continued.

"So yes" said Jack responding flatly and looking back at the garden, again his eyes turned blank.

"There must be something going on between them" Inner Lady Azzury.

"Rather than you here, how about helping mom? I want to grow vegetables in the garden" said Mrs Azzury trying to divert.

"Well, ma" Jack answered and left his mother.

"It's really my guess" Mrs Azzury said inwardly.

******

Emma's out of Mark's office. Seeing that Virginia was wearing a hat and gloves, he guessed that Virginia would definitely go gardening. He immediately approached and asked her. Virginia certainly knows the hidden purpose of Nonanya, he gave a warning that gardening is dirty and blah blah blah blah. But as if not heeding the warning swiftly Emma snatched the Virginia hat and put on it then walked ahead of Virginia to the back garden. Not to be outdone, Nathalie is coming too. He ran from his seat not far from them and immediately took Emma's hand. Seeing that, Virginia smiled. Whatever he'll do as long as the lady can smile. At least that's what he thinks.

The sun began to move, the clock has shown at 10:00 am local time. Mrs Azzury sorts vegetable seeds carefully. While the other waiter and Jack were hoeing the land. Nathalie who just came by was surprised, she did not expect that her brother could hoe, it was unexpected.

"Jack lives with his grandfather, Nathalie" explained the mother to Nathalie's surprise.

"really? My brother and grandfather never told me" Nathalie said.

"You know your brother's nature, right?" lady Azzury asked, and Nathalie nodded her head, and she understood very well. His brother is a person of high self-worth so understand.

Mrs Azzury gave Virginia, Nathalie and Emma a 3-week-old vegetable seed. Then he ordered them to plant it. The place where they plant is different because the type of seed is also different. Emma and Nathalie get the same seed while Virginia and Lady Azzury are each different. They go to their respective fields, the gardener directs Emma and Nathalie how to plant, and with their brilliant brains, they immediately understand instantly. Emma plants from the right end and Nathalie from the left. Emma planted well, one succeeded, two succeeded, three succeeded. He did not realize Jack was hoeing not far from him.

While the caramelized young man who was hoeing began to sweat, he wiped his sweat with his dirty hands. He did not even care about his handsome face adorned by the ground. He kept hoeing until something stuck out of the ground he hoeed until suddenly . . .

BRACKET

Jack turned his head, saw the stricken Emma and spilled and damaged a box of seeds. Emma panicked, Jack immediately put down his hoe and approached the girl.

"You okay?" ask Jack to worry.

Emma trembled, she pointed at her legs which were now touched by a caterpillar whose size was quite large. Plus the caterpillar is pitch black and has a lot of fur. Emma was goosebumps, her eyes were already watering and she wanted to cry right now.

"U-U-U-Ulat" said Emma trembling inwardly.

Seeing Emma's terrified expression, Jack inexplicably chuckled and smiled. This time it was not a fake smile or a demonic smile. But a genuine innocent smile that he had not shown since when he never showed. Because it all reminded him of that moment.

~ Flashback ~

Little Jack and Emma play ball in the park. Initially Emma refused because she was a woman, but want how else, because she lost the suit. With annoyance finally Emma want to obey Jack's game, however, it turns out Emma is very shrewd. Even Jack didn't expect it. When he kicked the ball to Emma, the little girl well back kicked him right into her feet.

"You're cool Emma, like Hercules" praised Jack innocently. Right after she said that, Emma narrowed her eyes and looked at Jack fixedly. He raised an eyebrow, a sign that he was angry. How could an idol as beautiful as himself be equated with Hercules?

"Do you praise me or mock me?" ask Emma cynically while still passing the ball.

"Of course I praise you" Jack replied definitely, and passed the ball again to Emma.

"Basic!" emma said and kicked the ball hard, due to the kick, the ball soared and was thrown deep into the bushes. Jack's shock isn't playing, he's cursing himself who won't be teasing Emma anymore.

They're looking for balls in the bushes. It's been a few minutes looking but nothing, even though Emma believes that the ball is in that direction. Suddenly . . .

"YES!" emma shouted and lurched to the back. Jack panicked, he immediately approached his friend.

"What's? What's?" ask Jack the crime.

Emma pointed to her legs which were now occupied by a small green caterpillar. He was sweating cold and trembling. Jack laughed as if entertained, it was wrong he dubbed Emma as Hercules, because Emma was a coward.

"What are you laughing at? Huh?" ask Emma's upset.

With a swift Jack took the caterpillar with his hand, of course the action of Jack made Emma shudder in horror.

~ Flashback End ~

Seeing Jack's smile, Emma fell silent. There's no way a Jack William would smile, not even at him? Emma did not understand, but slowly she understood. Understanding that the smile was fake, it was one of his demonic grins, he would not be trapped a second time. Jack looked at her with a hateful look.

"Even if the world says your smile is sincere, but I will never take it. Because in my eyes it was all a lie" Emma said in her heart.

Jack took the caterpillar with his hand and threw it away. Emma did not budge, her fear of caterpillars had already been replaced with overwhelming anger and hatred. Feeling stared at, Jack raised his head. His eyes met Emma's sapphire eyes, how surprised he was to see them. Jack pecked, he couldn't twitch. It was as if the eyes were ordering him to shut up and accept everything.

Staring at Jack's innocent eyes right now, somehow made a strange feeling come to Emma's mind. Like a dagger slashing at the tip of his heart. Even if it's small, it hurts. The look in his eyes began to change, those eyes were trembling. Realizing that, Jack realized. With attention, he held Emma's arm and helped the girl to stand up then cleaned the girl's skirt by patting her gently. The sight was certainly seen by all the people who were there, they were astonished and notjup see the change in Jack's attitude to be kind and considerate.

"Why?" ask Emma.

After doing that, Jack passed by and returned to where he had been. The abandoned Emma has a big question mark.

"Why after torturing me and hurting me, are you being nice to me now? Especially when I say I hate you? Why?" inner Emma wondered.

******

Malamannya. The night wind blew, the cold air entered through the fentilation cracks. Stabbing every bone seems to tell that it is night and time to plunge into the dream realm. But it's different with a blonde girl. Emma endured the cold, she sat down to write a diary. Only a small light on the study table accompanied him. He picked up a pen and began to ink it there.

The day has changed and is starting to change again.

At some point, we've changed.

Memories wash me again and again today.

Washed on top of my cold scar.

The memories I had previously left behind, hit me hard.

Makes me change.

Living under the same sky and roof is a joy to you.

Because you can torment me, my mind and my body.

I cried, the days when you looked at me coldly.

Then the day you grabbed me.

It makes me question and doubt what I have said.

If I may wish.

I want to go back.

Back to the day I never saw or heard your voice.

A liquid suddenly dripped down over Emma's diary. Emma put down her pen and covered her face. Resisting the sobbing that might be heard by Jack and causing the young man to get angry. He didn't want Jack to go into his room again and splash him with water on this blind night. Had enough.

In the next room, Jack could not sleep, how hard he tried to close his eyes but his eyes refused to be closed. Though the clock has shown at 10:29 pm. he tilted his body and remembered the incident earlier in the garden, Jack smiled again. But his smile was gone when a sentence came back to his head.

Ihate you.

Jack was holding his chest, it hurt. Holding it tightly, hoping to reduce the pain, but instead of subsiding but instead becoming more. Jack's eyes were shiny and glazed.

"Yesterday I was rudely holding you. And now I feel something that stifles my mind so sharply that it makes me unable to take another step but to be silent and accept everything. The happy smile coming from your clear eyes had frozen in place like a statue. I can't help it anymore, this feeling, this pain, all my thoughts about you, Emm" Jack said in his heart.

"Will I be able to say that I can be near you? No matter if you hate me, I'll stay by your side until I understand all this" Jack continued.