LOGINKarin, a woman in her late twenties wants to prove to everyone that she's not all work, boring and plain but she needs to hatch a convincing plan to pull this through. Will she succeed in her quest to prove that she has a romantic side to her? Johan on the other hand believes he can no longer fall in love again but is ready to prove to the "love of his life" that he is ready to go all the way with someone he deeply cares about. Karin falls in love with Johan but is scared of being rejected; while Johan is unsure of what he feels for Karin, could it be love?
View MoreMatahari pagi menyinari gerbang megah keluarga Xiao di kota Jingchuan. Xiao Fan berdiri di halaman depan dengan pakaian sederhana yang sudah memudar warnanya, sangat kontras dengan kemewahan kediaman keluarganya. Di tangannya hanya sebilah pedang tua warisan dari kakek buyutnya yang merupakan, satu-satunya benda berharga yang masih ia miliki.
"Kau sudah siap, Xiao Fan?" tanya Lao Zhang, kepala prajurit bayaran keluarga Xiao. Nada bicaranya datar, tanpa kehangatan yang biasanya diberikan kepada anggota keluarga bangsawan. Xiao Fan mengangguk pelan. Ia sudah terbiasa dengan perlakuan seperti ini. Sejak ia berusia sepuluh tahun dan perkembangan kultivasinya stagnan di tingkat bawah, sementara adiknya Xiao Tian, sudah menembus tahap jauh lebih tinggi di usia yang lebih muda, seluruh keluarga mulai mengabaikannya. Kini di usia dua puluh tahun, ia masih terjebak di tahap bawah, pencapaian yang memalukan bagi keluarga kultivator terhormat seperti keluarga Xiao. "Dengar baik-baik," Lao Zhang melanjutkan sambil menatap tajam Xiao Fan dan sepuluh prajurit lainnya. "Kali ini kita mengawal peti berisi Batu Giok Roh Ungu menuju kota Fengming. Perjalanan memakan waktu tiga hari melewati hutan Qingshan. Kalian tahu hutan itu dipenuhi binatang buas dan perampok. Jaga barang ini dengan nyawa kalian." Salah satu prajurit, seorang pria bertubuh besar bernama Guo Ming, melirik Xiao Fan dengan senyum meremehkan. "Apa gunanya membawa bocah lemah ini? Dia hanya akan memperlambat kita." "Ini perintah dari tuan muda Xiao Tian sendiri," jawab Lao Zhang sambil mengangkat bahu. "Katanya kakaknya perlu belajar menghargai kerja keras." Xiao Fan mengepalkan tinjunya, tetapi tidak berkata apa-apa. Ia tahu ini hanyalah cara halus keluarganya untuk menyingkirkannya dari rumah. Sejak adiknya menjadi bintang yang bersinar, kehadirannya hanya dianggap sebagai noda hitam yang memalukan. Karena itu, mungkin mereka akan membiarkan dia mati dalam tugas pengawalan barang ini. Rombongan berangkat saat matahari mulai naik. Kereta kayu yang ditarik dua kuda membawa peti berharga di tengah formasi. Lao Zhang memimpin di depan, sementara Xiao Fan ditempatkan paling belakang, posisi yang dianggap paling tidak penting. Saat melewati pasar kota, Xiao Fan sempat melihat adiknya, Xiao Tian, sedang berjalan dengan angkuh dikelilingi pelayan. Pakaian sutra mewahnya berkilauan di bawah sinar matahari. Di pinggangnya tergantung pedang spiritual tingkat tinggi, hadiah dari ayah mereka untuk merayakan terobosan kultivasinya bulan lalu. Mata mereka sempat bertemu sejenak. Xiao Chen tersenyum tipis, senyum yang penuh dengan kesombongan dan penghinaan. Kemudian ia berpaling seolah Xiao Fan hanyalah orang asing di jalanan. Hanya seorang gadis pelayan bernama Su MinCheng yang melepas kepergian Xiao Fan dengan air mata. Xiao Fan pun merasa berat meninggalkan pelayan itu tetapi dia harus melakukan tugas ini. "Menyedihkan bukan?" Guo Ming tiba-tiba berjalan di samping Xiao Fan. "Dulu kau adalah putra sulung yang seharusnya mewarisi segalanya. Sekarang lihat dirimu, bahkan prajurit bayaran seperti kami diperlakukan lebih baik darimu." Xiao Fan tidak menjawab. Ia sudah mendengar ejekan serupa berkali-kali. Setiap pil peningkat kultivasi, setiap manual teknik, setiap kesempatan untuk belajar dari para tetua, semuanya diberikan kepada Xiao Chen. Ia hanya mendapat sisa-sisa, bahkan makanannya pun lebih sederhana dari para pelayan. Keluarga Xiao memiliki motto yang kejam namun tegas: yang kuat mendapat segalanya, yang lemah kehilangan segalanya. Di dunia kultivator, aturan itu adalah kebenaran mutlak.Karin debates joining Johan in the shower, she doesn't want to look desperate for sex, hell she's not sure it's gonna even happen but she is dieing to experience how it'll feel like to have Johan make love to her.She drags one of her suitcase towards the bed, places it on the bed and opens it. Carefully picks out a set of pearly white sexy lingerie, places it on the bed and then decides right there to unpack when she's up to it. She picks the smallest suitcase containing her toiletries, essential body oils, body cream, makeup and perfumes and walks towards the bathroom,with her lingerie over her arm, she opens the door and walks in.Johan walks out of the shower, with a towel wrapped around his waist and another hanging around his shoulders, as he dries his wet hair when Karin walked in. He stops drying his hair and looks at her looking at him, his emotions masked but he can see raw desire in her eyes. He clears his throat briefly; "Hi, I'm done here, hope I didn't keep you waiting."
Karin's shoulders slump, feeling like the worst person on earth at the moment. How could she not have known that Johan wouldn't miss the tiniest details when it comes to her or anyone at all? He's the most detailed person she has ever known and now she has messed up the jovial atmosphere they were both enjoying earlier. Thumbs up to the number one person to ruin special moments.She sighs, shoulders still slumped and her head hanging low, she holds her gown at the sides of her hips, raising it a little, she decides to take a walk outside until she's exhausted, so she can sleep immediately her head lands on the pillow.She begins to turn but stops short when a strong hand grips her shoulder. Looking up, there was no way she could miss the concerned look in Johan's eyes.Johan pulls her a little close, turning her to face him again, before breathing out through his mouth to calm himself. "I'm sorry for being harsh and since I'm not you, I can't really understand how you're feeling." He
It's been raining before daybreak and it doesn't look to be easing at all.How Karin and her family managed to get into the Rolls Royce Johan had sent to pick them without a single drop of rain on any part of their bodies is a wonder. The chauffeur is darn good at his job, no wonder he works for Johan.The interior of the Rolls Royce is exquisite; 'I must say that I have me a man who can impress and spot on on details. I'm a lucky woman.' She thinks to herself.None of them have been in a Rolls Royce before, Andrew is grinning from ear to ear, undoubtedly impressed by Johan's gesture. Ella is somewhat impressed too but also withdrawn. Guess the reality of her failed relationship hits harder today being Karin's day.Karin reaches out to her, and squeeze her free hand gently whispering "I love you!" to her. She smiles and relaxes.The rain accompanied Karin and her family to the registry, pounding on the roof of the Rolls Royce as the driver found a spot and parks. Her phone starts buz
Ella tense up, speaking softly "Do you think it's him? Henrik I mean. He couldn't have followed me here right?" Her eyes focused on the door as well.Karin shrugs and returns the donut she was holding back to its cradle. "Well, I don't have a clue, unless we find out." She holds her breath "Who's there please?" She calls out, wondering who would require her attention at this time of the day."It's Dad girls! I saw Ella's car parked by the entrance and I need to see her, talk to her right now." Their father retorted.They both breathe out at the same time, looks of relief crossing their features.Karin quickly goes to open the door to let him in. "Hi Dad! What's the matter?" She hugs him briefly.He returns her hug but his attention shifts to Ella, his younger daughter who is not far behind her sister. He forces a smile "Are you alright Elly?" Using her pet name.Ella tear up, her lips wobbling and her shoulders begin to shake as another dam of tears give way.Andrew withdraws from Kar
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