One night of passion leads to an unforseen circumstance between Ruby Qin and Stephan Rodriguez. A baby was a lot but Stephan was willing to take responsibility. Will the result of their night of passion unite them and keep them together admist various obstacles?
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"Semoga Tuhan memberkati kalian berdua.""Selamat ya!""Selamat menempuh hidup baru."Itu adalah sorak-sorai yang memenuhi gendang telingaku. Entahlah, tapi aku merasa tidak bahagia melihat pria setengah baya si pemilik senyum gula itu menikah.Tentu saja, bukan karena aku cemburu. Melainkan, aku takut Ayah akan semakin menjauh dariku.Ya, pria itu. Yang kini tengah tersenyum manis dan dikerumuni para tamu undangan adalah Ayahku, Ervano Adeswara. Lalu, untuk wanita dewasa berambut sebahu yang kini berstatus Ibu tiriku adalah, Roselinus Devara.Sejujurnya, mereka berdua tampak serasi. Apalagi dibalut dalam pakaian berwarna putih yang dihiasi manik-manik itu. Sungguh, keduanya ibarat ratu dan raja hari ini.Hanya saja, aku seperti tidak memiliki ruang di tempat ini. Memang benar, Ayahku yang menikah sekarang. Harusnya aku lebih bahagia atau bisa berdiri di dekatnya hanya untuk mengambil take foto dalam album pernikahan nanti.Tapi ...Aku merasa seperti ada beribu sekat yang tak terlihat, membuat jarak diantara kami.Padahal, jika dipikir-pikir. Aku tak terlalu jauh mengambil tempat berdiri. Tentunya, aku memilih mengasingkan diri di dekat meja kue agar sewaktu-waktu bisa mencomotnya satu jika mood-ku mendadak hancur.Akan tetapi, kue cokelat bertabur meses itu tak menarik selera makanku hari ini. Aku hanya menatapnya jengah sambil sesekali menghela napas berat. Tentunya, menatap kearah dua insan yang tengah dipenuhi kebahagiaan itu di atas altar.Namun, aku tidak bisa berbuat apa-apa.Mana berani, aku yang hanya anak ini menolak mentah-mentah perintah Ayah. Apalagi, itu menyangkut masa depan keluarga kami.Walaupun sebenarnya, hati kecilku menentang pernikahan mereka. Namun, aku memilih untuk bergeming ditempat. Menyembunyikan rasa sakit tiap kali mengingat kenangan bersama Ibu dan memilih menahan isak tangis diam-diam dibalik pintu.Ya, aku mengorbankan egoku untuk kebahagiaan Ayah.Lihatlah senyum itu, bahkan diusiaku yang hampir menginjak tujuh belas tahun ini, aku baru melihat senyum lebar sekaligus tawa lepas Ayah lagi.Bukan karena Ayah tak pernah tersenyum padaku. Hanya saja, raut lesunya lah yang sering aku lihat saat mengintip dirinya dari lubang pintu saat pulang.Bisa dibilang hubungan kami tidak terlalu baik. Terlebih setelah Ibu meninggal saat diriku baru berumur sembilan tahun.Ayah jadi semakin menjauh. Dirinya lebih memilih menyibukkan diri dengan bertemu banyak pengusaha baru atau mengerjakan berkas-berkas yang menumpuk di atas meja sampai larut. Tentunya, melupakan ribuan detik bersamaku waktu itu.Untungnya, kali ini aku bisa melihat keceriaan memancar dari manik matanya. Apalagi, saat manik cokelat terang itu bersibobrok dengan iris mata gelap Roselin. Aku semakin sadar, jika Ayah begitu mencintai wanita berambut sebahu yang kini berdiri di sebelahnya melebihi Ibu.Ya, setidaknya Ayah sudah punya kebahagiaan baru. Mau tidak mau aku harus ikut andil dalam hal ini."Odyl, apa yang kau lakukan di sana? Kemari, Nak!"Tunggu!Apa aku tidak salah dengar? Ayah baru saja memanggil namaku dan menyuruhku ke sana?Hampir saja, aku yang sibuk membatu seperti orang bodoh di tempat kehilangan kata-kata. Namun, sepersekian detik setelahnya, kesadaranku kembali mengambil alih tubuh ini.Dengan cepat, aku menganggukkan kepalaku lantas berlari menghambur kedekapan pria tua itu. Entah kapan, terakhir kali aku merasakan dekapan cinta pertamaku ini. Yang pasti, itu sudah sangat lama sekali.Awalnya, kukira Roselin adalah wanita yang pecemburu dan posesif. Namun, saat aku memalingkan wajah ke arahnya, dia juga membuka lebar tangannya padaku."Apa kau tak mau memelukku juga, Odyl?" tawarnya dengan suara yang begitu lembut.Itu mengingatkanku pada suara Ibu. Mereka berdua punya jenis suara yang hampir mirip, yakni sedikit serak lembut dengan intonasi yang jelas. Pantas saja, Ayah menyukai wanita ini.Apa karena warna suara mereka yang hampir sama?Entahlah, akupun tidak tahu. Yang pasti aku punya harapan besar pada sosok Roselin yang kini berstatus sebagai Ibu baruku. Kuharap, dia bukanlah orang berwajah dua yang suka sekali menyiksa anak-anak dan hanya mengincar harta milik Ayah.Tanpa buang waktu, akupun mendekat ke arah Roselin. Memeluk tubuh ramping Ibu baruku itu, sembari membisikkan kata selamat atas pernikahan mereka.Roselin yang mendengarnya tertawa kecil. Mengusap puncak rambutku sayang sambil memuji-muji parasku yang tampak lucu.Dia bilang, aku begitu menggemaskan sekaligus cantik diwaktu yang sama. Suaraku indah dan mampu memikat siapapun yang mendengarnya. Satu lagi, kata-kata darinya yang begitu terngiang-ngiang ditelingaku sampai detik ini."Dia pasti akan senang bertemu denganmu. Semoga kalian bisa berhubungan baik, ya!"Siapa?Siapa yang Roselin maksud?Di saat, rasa penasaranku membeludak sampai ke ubun-ubun. Ingin segera meminta penjelasan dari Roselin. Wanita itu sudah diseret Ayah kembali ke arah tamu undangan.Yang tentunya, sudah bisa kupastikan jika para tamu di kursi VIP itu adalah rekan bisnis keduanya.Huft, jadilah aku memilih meninggalkan ruang pesta. Berjalan ke arah balkon hotel yang terbuka di lantai tiga. Kemudian menikmati pemandangan kota Jakarta.Dari atas sini, aku bisa melihat jalanan kota Jakarta yang selalu sibuk tiap harinya berhiaskan lampu jalan. Kelap-kelip lampu yang berpadu dengan rona jingga dari ufuk barat membuat senyumku tanpa sadar terkembang.Tentunya, sebelum diriku melihat sosok itu. Seorang pemuda yang berpakaian hitam dari atas rambut sampai ujung kaki, membuatku sedikit bergidik ngeri.Hampir saja, aku berteriak melihat kehadirannya yang tiba-tiba itu di atas balkon. Namun, saat mata setajam elang itu menyadari kehadiran diriku. Detik itu juga aku langsung memalingkan wajah ke arah lain. Berharap, jika pria mencurigakan itu mengabaikan diriku dan segera beranjak dari tempatnya berdiri.Untuk beberapa saat, aku masih memalingkan wajah ke arah lain. Sedikit mendengar suara gerutuan samar dari bibirnya sekaligus decihan yang dilayangkan entah untuk siapa.Sampai di detik berikutnya, aku tak mendengar suara pria itu lagi. Bahkan yang membuatku heran, aku tak mendengar derap langkah dari sepatu sneakers hitamnya saat berjalan pergi. Pria mencurigakan itu, seolah lenyap di telan kebisingan kota Jakarta begitu saja.Akan tetapi, aku menemukan setetes noda darah di dekat gorden balkon sekaligus sayatan di permukaan tembok hotel yang bertuliskan, 'You died, Ervano!'Detik itu juga mataku melotot. Bukan tanpa alasan, tapi yang tertulis jelas di sana adalah nama Ayahku.Apa iya, pria mencurigakan tadi punya dendam tertentu pada Ayah? Atau, dia salah satu dari beribu pihak yang ingin menjatuhkan Ayah?Sesaat aku menggelengkan kepala. Menolehkan wajah ke arah Ayah yang masih tersenyum bahagia bersama Roselin di dalam sana.Kuharap, aku bisa melihat binar bahagia itu selamanya. Dan jika, Roselin ikut andil dalam urusan menjatuhkan Ayah. Aku tidak akan tinggal diam saja.Ya, aku harus mengawasi wanita itu lebih teliti lagi, meskipun dia terlihat begitu baik sekali.Stephan ignored their surprised look and went over to Ruby. He helped her clean up and took her to the room. “Stephan what are you doing here and how did you become the stripper Naomi hired?” she asked once she was settled. “I will explain later, for now, you need to get yourself checked by a doctor”“Stephan don’t be dramatic, I’m fine” She insisted she was all right but Stephan went ahead and contacted their family doctor and asked him to come over to the penthouse. The doctor replied that he was close by and would be there in a few minutes.Naomi went back to the living room and removed David’s mask, staring at him angrily, “David, care to explain why you are the stripper at Ruby’s bachelorette party?”David was sweating nervously “Uh, well... it’s a long story. But I swear I had good intentions!” The doctor’s arrival interrupts their conversation, shifting their focus to Ruby’s well-being.Naomi directed the doctor to the room “Doctor, Ruby's in there." She said gesturing toward
Naomi promised Ruby a bachelorette party to remember and she intends to do just that. She quickly picked up her phone and began to punch numbers. Naomi pressed the call button and waited for the receiver to pick up."Hey, Rita! It's Naomi. Can you swing by my place after work? I need to talk to you about something important.""Hey, Naomi! Sure, I can drop by. Is everything okay?" Rita's voice is full of worry and her eyebrows are slightly furrowed as she thinks of what could be troubling Naomi.Yeah, everything is fine. It's just... I want to provide Ruby with an unforgettable bachelorette experience, but I need your assistance to make it happen. " Naomi's voice is filled with excitement, a sly smile emerging on her face as she discloses her secret scheme."Ooh, a surprise? I'm intrigued. Count me in! I will be there the moment I finish work." Rita's eyes brighten up with curiosity and enthusiasm, she is ready to be a part of the surprise for Ruby."Perfect, thanks, Rita. See you soon
When she got back, Ruby couldn’t stop herself from telling Naomi right away about the proposal. Overflowing with excitement, she skipped her way to her friend with the shimmering ring on her finger, she held up her hands.“Look, Naomi! Stephan proposed!” Ruby squealed, and her voice sounded really happy.Naomi’s eyes flashed with delight as she looked at the ring. “I told you!” she exclaimed, unable to contain her joy.David joined in the celebration, offering his congratulations to Stephan with a warm smile.As the initial excitement began to die down, Naomi couldn’t help but tease Ruby gently. “You know, normal people usually meet first, date, and then get engaged,” she quipped, a playful smirk on her lips.Ruby laughed, nodding in agreement. “That’s exactly what I said when he proposed” she replied, her laughter mingling with Naomi’s.Naomi’s expression turned serious for a moment. “Well, I guess that makes me your maid of honour,” she declared with a grin.Ruby’s eyes lit up with
After a few weeks in therapy, Ruby began to feel better also she began to learn how to manage her fears. Finally, the day came when her therapist cleared her, declaring her ready to face the world again.To celebrate, Stephan suggested they take a trip to the island Ruby won the ticket for at the auction. The girls were excited about the trip, Stephan began to make preparations hoping to make the trip one to never forget in a hurry, especially for the girls.“Please can I bring a plus one? I don’t want to be the third wheel on this trip” Naomi asked politely “Sure! I don’t see why you can’t” Stephan replied with a kind smileNaomi’s face lit up with excitement, “Really? That would be amazing! I would ask my friend if he can come” she exclaimed eagerly “He? A friend? Just say you want to come with your boyfriend” Ruby teased “And would that be a bad thing?” Naomi retorted “Not at all my friend. As for me, I’m definitely bringing Ethan’s nanny because I need to relax and be taken ca
Amelia went over every detail of Ethan’s whereabouts with the detectives. A team of police officers were hurriedly sent to the scene to retrieve the baby. While Stephan was asked to sit and wait, his heart was pounding with mixed feelings of anxiety and hope. Each passing moment seemed like an age as he was waiting for the update.Finally, the moment arrived. Immediately the door opened, a police officer walked in holding Ethan. Stephan was filled with joy as he made his way to them. "Thank you,” Stephan uttered in a choked voice, and his tears started falling as he hugged Ethan.The officer nodded with a little smile. “He’s safe now,” he pointed out to Stephan with a grin on his face. Stephan hugged Ethan tightly as a wave of gratitude engulfed him.As Stephan held Ethan tightly in his arms, his heart still racing with the rush of relief, a call suddenly pierced through the moment of peace. Naomi’s voice crackled through the phone, urgency evident in her tone as she relayed Ruby’s re
Stephan couldn’t sleep a wink, he was so worried and confused, he kept thinking of the possibility that someone would come into his house and kidnap his child without being seen by anyone. He wished and prayed that Ethan would be okay. Twenty-four hours after the kidnap and no call for any ransom demand has been received. He hoped they would be contacted that way they would know what the person wanted rather than keeping them in the dark.He kept tossing and turning till a new day dawned. His phone kept ringing showing an incoming call. He quickly picked up his phone in case it was a call from the kidnappers but it wasn’t. It was Amelia. With a heavy heart, he answered, trying not to sound disappointed “Hello?”“Hello? What’s going on? You don’t sound good” Amelia’s voice crackled through the line, filled with concern. “Ethan is missing,” Stephan replied, his voice trembling slightly. “We’ve searched the whole house but can’t find him.” "Oh, my goodness. When did this happen?" she
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