That night, Nico sat in the corner of the room, staring at the back of Celine who stood with her back to him. She was busy with her laptop, but Nico could tell her focus wasn't really there. The atmosphere in the room was cold and tense, although the dim lights gave the impression of warmth. Nico clasped his fingers tightly, trying to find the strength to say what he had been thinking all night."Celine," Nico finally called out. His voice was calm but deep, carrying a weight that was hard to explain.Celine turned her head briefly. "What's wrong?" she asked coldly, though there was a hint of hesitation behind her tone.Nico took a deep breath. He stood up from his chair and walked over, standing about two meters away from Celine. "I want to talk. One-on-one."Celine closed her laptop slowly, looking at Nico with a flat expression. "Alright, just talk. I'll listen."Nico bit his lower lip, his heart at war with himself. However, he knew he had to finish this. If not now, when?"Celine
That morning, Nico sat in the living room with his suitcase beside him. He had completed all the preparations. The divorce papers had been signed last night, just waiting for Celine's signature. His heart was still heavy, but he knew that this was the best decision-for him, for Celine, and maybe for Calvin too.Celine came down the stairs with an expressionless face. She wore her usual work suit, looking elegant but cold. She walked slowly towards Nico without looking directly at him. Calvin was behind Celine, his face full of confusion and sadness.Nico stood up, trying to smile even though his heart was aching. "Celine," he called softly, handing her the document in his hand. "This is the letter. All you have to do is sign it. After that, everything is done."Celine accepted the document without speaking. She just looked down, staring at the white paper that marked the end of everything. Celine's hand trembled slightly, but she hid it well. "I'll sign later," she said briefly.Nico
Two days after Nicp left. Celine parked her car on the side of the road near a small cafe. She found Nico's location through the tracking app still installed on her phone. Her hands gripped the steering wheel, her heart pounding as she gazed at the café through the windshield. She was determined to get over her ego and have a heart-to-heart talk with Nico. However, what she saw inside left her transfixed.From the window of the cafe, Nico was sitting with a woman. The woman was Elissa. They seemed to be talking seriously, and soon after, Elissa hugged Nico tightly. The hug looked so intimate in Celine's eyes. She felt her chest tighten. Her breath was held. "So it's true, they are in a relationship?" thought Celine, her body feeling weak. She bit her lip, trying to hold back her tears from falling. She had come with the hope of making things right, but the sight destroyed all the courage she had gathered.Inside the cafe, Nico looked down, a grim look on his face. "I'm tired, Lis,"
That morning, the company where Nico worked was busy. Employees milled around with files and laptops in hand. In the large meeting room, Celine had just arrived with her team for an important meeting. She wore an elegant ivory-white suit that made her look authoritative. As she walked towards the room, her eyes accidentally met the figure of Nico who was standing near the stairs. Nico was wearing a light blue shirt that was rolled up at the sleeves, looking serious as he was reading a document. In that instant, Celine's heart was in turmoil. She wanted to greet Nico, but her pride held her back."Nico," she muttered to herself, hoping he would notice her presence.However, Nico only gave her a glance, then turned around and continued his work without saying a word. Nico's cold demeanor made Celine's chest feel tight. Anger mixed with disappointment began to rule her mind. "Do I really not matter to him anymore?" she thought, biting her lower lip to hold back her irritation.A few hou
Today is a weekend day. Nico is walking alone in the aisle of a large toy store. The atmosphere is so crowded. Nico's face looked serious, but there was a small smile as he imagined Calvin's face would light up with happiness when he received his gift. After getting his first paycheck from his new job, Nico felt this was the right thing to do. However, the small smile on his face vanished instantly when his eyes caught a very familiar figure. Bryan. The man was standing not far from where Nico was, picking through the toys on the shelf. Nico frowned. "What is he doing here?" he thought. However, before Nico could turn around or dodge away, Bryan had already noticed him."Oh, Nico." Bryan smiled slightly as he walked over. His hand held a box of toy cars.Nico didn't answer, just looked at Bryan coldly."Shopping for Calvin?" Bryan started the conversation in a friendly tone, but there was something in his voice that made Nico feel uncomfortable."Yeah," Nico replied briefly, not inte
Late at night, Celine finally could no longer bear the feelings of guilt and worry that were mixed in her heart. She reached for her cell phone and searched for Nico's name in the contact list. Her finger hesitated before she finally pressed the call button. On the other end, Nico's cell phone vibrated on the small table in his apartment. Nico was sitting with his head bowed, staring at the floor unfocused. The sound of his cell phone rang out loudly amidst the silence, making him look up. He saw Celine's name on the screen. His heart seemed to be cut again, but he didn't want to face the conversation right now.After letting the phone ring for a while, Nico picked it up and simply said, "Why?" his voice sounded flat, emotionless.Celine tried to hold back her irritated tone, but she couldn't hide her frustration. "Nico, why didn't you come? Calvin waited for you all day. He even slept hugging his doll because he was disappointed!"Nico was silent for a moment, swallowing his bitter-
Celine sat on the edge of her bed with the divorce papers in hand. Her eyes stared at the papers for a long time, but her hand made no move to sign. It felt like something was holding her back. Calvin's soft voice calling Nico earlier, Nico's smile as he hugged Calvin-all came back to mind. Why did he feel so heavy to finish this?He took a deep breath and put the letter on the bedside table. In the silence of the room, her mind continued to wrestle. She knew Nico had betrayed her, but she also knew why. And now, when Nico seems to be getting farther away from her, why is her heart even more chaotic?Suddenly, she reached for her cell phone. She didn't know what prompted her to dial Nico's number, but she just wanted to talk to him. After a few rings, Nico's voice came from the other side."What's wrong, Celine?" Nico asked in a flat tone, as if he was holding back his emotions. Celine was silent for a moment before finally answering, "I just want to know what relationship you have w
Celine stared at her cell phone screen, which showed another missed call. Nico was not answering his phone. For the first time, she really felt annoyed and anxious at the same time. Did this mean Nico had really given up on her?She stood up from her chair, grabbed her bag, and walked out of the office without saying a word to anyone. If the phone wasn't answered, then she would have to go to Nico in person. She didn't care if it had to be done in front of all of Nico's coworkers.Arriving at Nico's workplace, it was busy as usual. Celine entered the building with quick steps. One of Nico's coworkers who recognized her immediately said hello."Good afternoon, Mrs. Celine. Can I help you?" the man asked politely."Where's Nico?" she asked without preamble."Looks like he's in the break room, lunchtime," the man replied as he pointed towards a room in the corner of the building.Without waiting any longer, Celine stepped there. She opened the door to the break room and immediately found
As night fell, Celine stood in front of the large mirror in their room. The long white dress wrapped around her body made her look so elegant. Her face looked radiant even though her belly was not very visible. She looked at her reflection with satisfaction, then glanced at Nico who was standing not far from her. Nico, who had just finished putting on a black suit, was silent looking at Celine. His eyes sparkled with admiration. "You're really beautiful tonight," he said quietly, but meaningfully. Celine smiled faintly, smoothing her simply curled hair. "Really?" she teased. Nico stepped closer and cupped his wife's face with both hands. "I'm serious. I'm in love with you again."Celine chuckled, her cheeks flushed. "You always make me blush."Suddenly, Calvin's voice came from the door. "If Mommy and Daddy still want to be romantic, I'll wait in the car."Celine chuckled, while Nico glanced at Calvin with a lazy look. "Be patient, Daddy's champ."Calvin grinned. "Calvin is pati
Celine sat on the living room sofa, resting her head comfortably. She had just arrived home after a few days in the hospital. Although her condition was much better, her body still felt weak. In front of her, Devano stood with a tablet in hand, his face full of concern. "So, Mrs. Celine really wants a sabbatical?" Celine nodded slowly. "Yes, Dev. I want to focus on my pregnancy. I don't want to be stressed out by work." Devano nodded in understanding. "Okay, then, I will take care of everything. But, there are some things that need a direct decision from Mrs. Celine. Can I still contact you for important matters?" Before Celine could answer, Nico suddenly came from the direction of the kitchen with a disapproving face. "Nope. From now on, Celine doesn't need to interfere with work matters. You focus on resting." Celine frowned. "Nico, I can't just let go. This is my company." Nico sat next to her, holding her hand gently. "I understand, sweetheart. But now you have to thin
Celine lay down on the hospital bed, her hands gently caressing her still flat stomach. Her face looked tired, but there was a small smile etched on her lips. Her pregnancy this time made her more sensitive, especially since Nico was out of town on business. Bela, the family's loyal maid, sat on the sofa near the bed, watching Celine with an attentive gaze. "Mrs. Celine... Do you need anything?" Bela asked softly. Celine shook her head with a smile. "I'm fine, Bela. Thank you for accompanying me." Bela nodded, then suddenly Celine's cell phone vibrated. Upon seeing Nico's name on the screen, Celine's eyes lit up. She immediately picked it up. "Honey... Where are you still?" Celine's voice sounded spoiled. On the other side, Nico let out a long sigh. "I'm still out of town. But I'll try to get home sooner. Are you okay? Any complaints?" Celine bit her lip, her eyes slightly glazed over. "I miss you..." Nico chuckled. "Me too, sweetheart. Patience, yes. I'll treat you wh
Only a day after Nico left for business out of town, the atmosphere at home began to feel different. In the living room that was usually filled with neatness and busyness, Celine sat drooping on the sofa with a pale face. Her stomach felt uneasy and the nausea that never subsided forced her to look down, until finally vomiting on the white handkerchief lying on her lap."Mommy, why do you look so sad?" asked Calvin in a worried tone as he approached, his big eyes showing genuine concern. The six-year-old little boy stood by his mother's side, clutching his favorite doll as if to channel deep concern.Celine tried to smile weakly, though her voice sounded hoarse. "Calm down, Calvin. Mommy's just not feeling well today. Mommy needs to rest for a while." Although she tried to be reassuring, Celine's tone hinted that her condition was far from ideal.As worry began to creep in, Sari, the family's loyal servant, quickly approached. "Mrs. Celine, are you feeling better now? I can prepare so
That morning, sunlight slipped through the window of the modest luxury living room. Nico, with a calm yet excited look on his face, approached Celine who was busy staring at her laptop screen. In a soft voice, he said, "Honey, I'd like to ask permission. I have a sudden assignment from my boss that I need to complete out of town for a week." Celine looked away from the screen, looking at Nico attentively. "Out of town? What's wrong, Nico? I know you've been busy enough here," she said as she leaned back in the chair. Nico smiled as he grasped Celine's hand. "Yes, it's a project that requires my presence in person. They want me to survey the location and organize some important meetings. I've arranged everything so that the work in the office continues to run smoothly." Celine nodded slowly, then asked, "When are you leaving? Make sure you don't forget to eat. I'm worried you'll be too focused on work." "Tomorrow morning, dear. I'll leave early so I can finish the business as s
Elissa woke up with a terrible headache. Her eyes opened slowly, and she immediately realized something felt strange. Her right hand touched the mattress, and she felt something wet underneath. As she raised her head, her gaze immediately fell on the red stain on the mattress. Elissa was startled, her eyes widened, and her heart rate instantly increased."Bryan!" she exclaimed in a worried tone, trying to shake the body of the man lying next to her. Bryan woke up in confusion, his eyes still half closed looking at Elissa. "What the hell, El?" he replied half sleepily. Elissa pointed to the bed with trembling fingers. "Look at this! What are you doing?"Bryan glanced in the direction Elissa was pointing, and his face immediately turned pale. "Oh... uh, that...""Why is there blood on the bed?!" Elissa demanded an explanation in a trembling voice, clearly feeling angry and confused. "You can't tell me you used me when I was drunk! That's really too much, Bryan!"Bryan was silent for a
Celine and Nico arrived at a restaurant that was quite famous for its romantic atmosphere. As soon as they sat down, a waiter came over to take their order. "Honey, what would you like to eat?" Nico asked with a gentle smile. Celine looked at the menu for a while, then pointed at one of her favorite dishes. "I want steak with mushroom sauce and mashed potato. You?"Nico nodded. "I'll have the same. And for drinks, let's have some wine, shall we?" Celine smiled happily. "Of course! It's been a while since we've had a time like this." Soon, their order came. Nico picked up a fork and knife, and started cutting Celine's steak into small pieces. Celine chuckled at Nico's treatment. "You really want to spoil me, huh?"Nico grinned. "Of course. I want to make sure my wife eats comfortably." He then spooned the piece of steak into Celine's mouth. Celine opened her mouth and chewed lightly. "Hmm, it's delicious. But I can eat by myself, you know?" Nico shook his head. "No, you can'
One week had passed, When Nico had just parked his car in the basement of the company where he worked, he saw Elissa standing by the elevator, waiting for him with an unpredictable expression. She was wearing a tight red dress, her hair was deliberately left down, and her lips were smiling faintly. Nico let out a long breath. He had expected Elissa to try something again after everything that happened. With firm steps, she walked past him without saying a word. "Nico, you won't even greet me?" Elissa let out a spoiled voice, trying to get Nico's attention. Nico stopped in front of the elevator, pressing the up button. "There's nothing more to talk about."Elissa approached, blocking her way. "Why are you being so stiff? Aren't we friends?"Nico gave her a sharp look. "Friends? After everything you've done? You think I don't know that you set me up on purpose? You let me fall asleep in your apartment, then used that opportunity to rub Celine the wrong way?"Elissa smiled a little
Nico and Celine stare at each other, the atmosphere of the room is so intimate. When Nico brought his hand up to touch Celine's neck, there was a tension in the air that made Celine's heartbeat quicken. However, unexpectedly, a loud knock sounded on the door of their room."Mommy! Daddy!" The cheerful voice of Calvin, their seven-year-old son, could be heard clearly outside the room. "Why are you in your room all the time? What's wrong?"Celine was immediately startled, her eyes opened wide, and her body spontaneously moved further towards the side of the bed, trying to cover herself with the blanket. Nico, who was also feeling awkward, hurriedly pulled her body back and straightened her position on the bed."Hold on, Calvin!" shouted Nico, trying to calm down while standing up from the bed. His eyes went to Celine, who looked anxious. "I'll open the door, baby," Nico said softly, before moving to the door.Nico opened the door quickly, showing a face as if nothing had happened. Outsi