Mag-log inDimitri was Ayesha's greatest temptation, and she was more than ready to take a bite. Ayesha finds herself struck with an undeniable and growing attraction to one of the most famous men in her town, Dimitri Adams. Falling for a man like him spelled disaster for them both, but how long could she deny how her heart raced at the sound of his voice, and how she grew breathless whenever he was near her. She knew all the problems. She was young and he was older. He was wealthy and she was a nobody in the town. But even with the threat of her own secrets coming undone, she can't she resist going for the man that consumed her thoughts. Even if it meant setting both their worlds on fire.
view more"Menjijikkan," geram seorang pria bertubuh tinggi, saat bola matanya menatap tajam pada tangan mungil pucat yang melingkar di lengannya. Suaranya memang terdengar pelan tetapi mengandung kebencian yang kental di dalamnya.
"Maafkan aku," lirih pemilik tangan mungil pucat itu. Perlahan ia mengendurkan tangannya dan melepaskan diri.
Seandainya mereka tidak sedang berada di pelaminan, pria itu pasti sudah menghempaskan tangan wanita itu dengan kasar.
Sepasang suami istri muda, datang menghampiri mereka untuk mengucapkan selamat.
"Selamat ya, Lisa. Selamat ya, Kak Revin," ucap Erika dengan suara lembut. "Semoga berbahagia," tambahnya lagi dengan tulus. Tetapi suaminya, Evans, hanya diam saja. Tidak mengatakan apa-apa. Itu karena dia adalah mantan pacar dari pengantin wanita, dan dia tahu benar bagaimana sosok Lisa sebenarnya.
Telinga Revin langsung panas mendengar ucapan tulus Erika. "Erika, bagaimana bisa aku bahagia kalau wanita yang kunikahi saat ini hanyalah wanita jalang, perempuan murahan, perempuan yang selama ini selalu siap membuka kedua kakinya lebar-lebar untuk lelaki mana saja?" ucapnya dengan suara tenang tetapi dipenuhi rasa jijik.
Lisa langsung mengalihkan pandangannya dari mereka bertiga karena merasa sangat malu atas ucapan Revin. Matanya saat ini sudah berkaca-kaca.
"Um, Kak. Tidak seharusnya ka...."
"Erika, sudahlah," bisik Evans melarang istrinya untuk berbicara lagi. Evans tahu betul jika hati sahabatnya itu sedang bergemuruh karena telah menikahi seorang Lisa. Erika pun mengatupkan mulutnya.
Pernikahan Revin Abimana dan Lisa Wijaya diselenggarakan di sebuah hotel mewah. Banyak tamu berdatangan silih berganti. Di sudut ruangan, Hendra Wijaya, ayah dari Lisa tersenyum bahagia melihat putrinya telah menikah dengan lelaki dari keluarga terhormat.
"Syukurlah, putriku yang liar, kini tidak akan liar lagi. Sudah ada suaminya yang akan menjaganya," ucapnya dalam hati dengan perasaan lega.
Nafa Wijaya, istri dari Hendra Wijaya juga tersenyum puas karena pernikahan putri tirinya, Lisa, berjalan dengan lancar. Tetapi rasa puas yang ia rasakan tidaklah sama seperti rasa bahagia yang dirasakan suaminya. Nafa segera menggandeng tangan suaminya.
"Pa, setelah ini, Papa sudah bisa menjalin kerja sama dengan perusahaan Abimana. Mereka tidak mungkin menolak besan mereka, bukan? Apa kata orang nanti jika mereka menolak?" Nafa Wijaya terkekeh senang.
Perusahaan Wijaya yang sedang berada di masa kritis akan selamat berkat pernikahan Lisa. Nafa tahu Lisa pasti tidak akan berbahagia karena Revin sangat membencinya, tetapi Nafa tidak peduli, toh Lisa hanya putri tiri, putri tiri yang sangat ia benci. Anak itu mati pun, tidak ada hubungannya dengannya. Yang penting keluarga Wijaya dapat selamat dan kembali berjaya seperti sebelumnya.
"Kamu benar, Ma. Nanti Papa akan atur pertemuan dengan mereka," ucap Hendra dengan tersenyum polos.
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Lisa sudah selesai mandi. Dia memakai gaun tidur berwarna biru, sangat cantik dan seksi untuk malam pengantin mereka. Tidak ada hiasan sama sekali di ranjang pengantin. Mereka sudah sering melakukan hubungan intim, bahkan sekarang Lisa tengah hamil satu bulan, jadi jelas tidak ada yang spesial malam ini.
Untuk beberapa saat, Lisa duduk di atas ranjang. Napasnya tampak berat.
"Kak Revin sangat membenciku. Kalau bisa, aku pun juga tidak ingin pernikahan ini terjadi. Lebih baik aku menjadi ibu tunggal daripada harus menghadapi kebencianmu, Kak. Tapi semua sudah terjadi. Ini semua karena papa yang sudah memaksaku untuk mau menikah denganmu," lirih Lisa di dalam hati.
Lisa kemudian menghapus air mata di sudut matanya. "Tidak, aku tidak boleh seperti ini. Aku sangat mencintai Kak Revin. Aku hanya perlu bersabar menghadapi caci makinya. Jika aku bisa menjadi istri yang baik untuk Kak Revin, cepat atau lambat, Kak Revin pasti akan melunak dan menerimaku sebagai istrinya!" ucap Lisa menyemangati dirinya sendiri.
Lisa mengedarkan pandangannya. Mulai saat ini dia dan Revin akan tinggal berdua di rumah ini, rumah sederhana berlantai dua yang sengaja dibeli Revin karena dia tidak mau tinggal bersama orang tua maupun mertuanya.
Lisa kemudian menatap koper besar miliknya yang berada di sudut ruangan. "Sambil menunggu Kak Revin, lebih baik aku menyusun baju saja."
Beberapa waktu kemudian.
"Apa yang kau lakukan?" Terdengar suara berat seseorang. Lisa menoleh ke sumber suara, tampak Revin berdiri di ambang pintu. Lisa pun berdiri dengan canggung.
The bells rang, and Rebekah smiled as she gently cupped Ayesha's cheeks. The scuffle with her parents had left her a little too dishevelled for walking down the aisle, so Rebekah had touched her up and even brushed her loose hair back into place. The dress was fluffed up and spread out just before the doors began creaking open. Everyone moved to their feet, and her heart skipped a beat as she zeroed in on her husband standing on the altar. He didn't turn to look, and she couldn't hide the smile at the thought that he had to be taught customs. The guards lined the first seat closest to the altar, and the ladies in waiting had their place to the left. Carol smiled so hard that Ayesha could count her teeth even from the door. As she reached Dimitri, she brushed her hand against the arm of his suit, aching to skip the formalities until she could express her joy at having won the battle. Her chest felt tight. Due to the excitement, it was difficult to drag in a breath. After she handed C
Three days passed like a snail on a lengthy road, but it passed nonetheless. And in the morning of the fourth day, Ayesha sat on her dressing chair, staring hollowly at the mirror as an enthusiastic portly man styled her hair. It took no effort to hide her excitement because it was not the only emotion rioting inside her head.Her fingers felt the embroidery of the gown she had on. When she got to the safety of her room after seeing Dimitri, Ayesha read the card her mother-in-law had snuck in with the dress. It was a simple card, with no more than four words."For the prettiest bride."And a gorgeous gown she was. That meant Ayesha was left to sit in her chair, pretending she wasn't in love with everything. Her parents needed to see her miserable and stone-faced. But while she put on the best act she could, she silently prayed that they, truly, didn't suspect anything. The day had finally come, and it was counting down to Rebekah's revelation. Nothing could go wrong here. Absolutely n
Dimitri was on pins and needles the entire morning. So much so that he almost launched himself at the door the second he heard the door handle jiggle. He covered the distance from the sofa to the door in record time, merely reaching out before the door opened, and Ayesha, as eager as he was, leapt into his arms. It felt surreal to hold her after so many days had passed. It wasn't the first time they had been apart for long periods, but he had never faced the anguish he faced in the week since she had been taken. He wondered about her health, about how they were treating her. He didn't have any redeeming qualities in her family to trust, and Rebekah had stayed away long enough to procure their wedding license. It had been hell. But she was in his arms finally. He brushed her hair out of her face and cupped her cheeks. He filed her sunken eyes away for that moment to kiss her soundly. "How are you?""Better." She sighed, melting into him. Her fingers sank into the muscles of his back
Somehow, after her manic episode had passed, exhausted from laughing and crying in solitude, Ayesha managed to fall asleep again. As punishment for her behaviour, the maids didn't bring any dinner that evening. No one came to fill her fireplace with wood, allowing the chill to steal into every area of the room. She kept warm by keeping her gown on and shuffling beneath the covers.She kept the knife hidden under her pillow, with her hand firmly around the handle so no one could come in and take it from her. When she opened her eyes again, piercing sunlight had replaced the dark sky. But, when she looked at her table, there was no tray of food waiting for her. Ayesha was unfazed. Hunger, she would bear. She would starve until she dropped. If they intended to marry Festus off to a corpse, she would see their wishes granted. When afternoon came, she sat by the window, hands wrapped around her midsection as hunger further settled in. No one came in throughout the day. She remained glued
Ayesha strutted out of the store with the bags of clothes she’d purchased swinging at her side. It had been a while since she bought something for herself, and since she didn’t have classes or work in the morning, she decided to use the car for a drive around. She dropped the bags in
Sofia watched the young woman walk away, the skin of her palm biting into the leather of the steering wheel as she squeezed it hard. She had driven over to surprise Dimitri. She planned to run into him as he lef
Ayesha smiled as she walked up to the sliding door that led to the swimming pool. The entire setup was inviting. The rippling water reflecting the sun's rays across the surface gave it the appearance of a sparkling gem.“Did you design this too?”“No. No. I am not th
Dimitri turned in bed, half asleep. He listened for the sound of the doorbell. It came again, and he groaned, muttering in frustration as he snuggled his head deeper into the pillow and tried to block out the rest of the awakening day. It had been a long night at the office, signing documents, re






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