The car driven by Gama and the rest of the family arrived at the orphanage. Their arrival was warmly welcomed by the sisters at the orphanage, who came out to greet them with friendly smiles. "Welcome! We are delighted to see the family come to visit," said one of the sisters, shaking Gama and Audie's hands warmly. However, behind the warm welcome was a hint of confusion on the sisters' faces. They politely questioned Gama's entourage, "May we know the purpose of your visit today?" Gama responded calmly and respectfully, feeling the need to explain, "We are here to pick up Clarissa. We have been informed that she is part of our family, and we would like to take her home." The sisters looked at each other, their astonishment evident. "Is there a problem?" asked Gama, seeing their confused expressions. "Is there something going on with Clarissa?" he asked again, trying to clarify. "If you and your family are concerned about Clarissa, then who just picked her up?" said one of the si
"Are you coming back already?" asked Sierra when she contacted Gama. "No, there's a problem. Clarissa is missing. Grandma took her away, and I need to find her right away," Gama explained in a worried voice. "Missing, taken by Grandma?" Sierra was quite surprised to hear the news. "Yes, Grandma knows everything, and we need to find out her purpose for hiding Clarissa," Gama added, her voice showing deep concern. "Yes, you're right. Be careful out there," Sierra said, trying to calm her voice. "That's for sure. You take it easy. You're okay yourself, right?" asked Gama, her attention momentarily turning to Sierra. "I think so," Sierra replied, her voice not sounding convinced. "What's wrong with you? Why do you sound like you're not in the best spirits?" "No, I just feel uncomfortable with Giorgio. He's always coming over and showing his attention to me. I feel uncomfortable with this," Sierra complained. "Gama, can you ask Lopiuy to keep me company while you're gone?" Gama lis
Carissa felt anxious and scared about her situation inside the stuffy and dusty old house. The cracked old walls and tightly closed windows added to the uneasiness in her heart. The dim lights hanging from the ceiling only illuminated a little of the room, leaving eerie shadows in the corners. "Why are we here? Aren't you taking me back to grandfather's house?" asked Carissa in a trembling voice, hoping for a reasonable explanation. The burly man guarding Carissa stared at her coldly as if the girl's question didn't deserve a response. His indifference only added to the already palpable tension. "Hey, why are you doing nothing? Hurry up and answer me!" shouted Carissa, frustrated at being ignored. "Shut up; I don't care about your questions. If you don't shut up, I'll kill you!" the man retorted in a deafeningly threatening voice. Carissa felt her body shiver, and her heart skipped a beat. The threat was not just words; the severe tone of his voice showed he was not one to play ar
. "Robert, what's going on? Quick, check on them!" Ledy Maheswara ordered in an urgent tone. Robert immediately checked the situation and returned quickly with a worried face. "Robert, what happened to your men? They are unreliable," Ledy Maheswara said in a tone full of disappointment. Realizing the failure of his subordinates, Ledy Maheswara decided to take matters into his own hands. "Well, I'll make this boy sign this letter myself," he said as he walked towards Clarissa. However, just as she was about to touch Clarissa, her body suddenly convulsed as if she had been shocked by a high-voltage electric current, and she fell unconscious. "Mom!" exclaimed a panicked Robert, who immediately rushed to Ledy Maheswara. "Gama, help Mommy!" he pleaded with Gama, who rushed into the room after hearing the scream. Seeing Ledy Maheswara unconscious, Gama immediately ordered his men to take Ledy to the hospital. "Take them," Gama ordered, and without delay, they immediately took Ledy Mahe
Clarissa woke up to the soft voice of a hotel maid. "Miss, wake up. It's morning." She was momentarily confused and disappointed when she realized that her time with Gama that night was just a dream. However, the disappointment did not last long. Her eagerness to meet Gama in the real world soon rekindled her enthusiasm. She stretched, rubbed her eyes, and smiled at the sunlight through the hotel room window. Even though it started with a dream, Clarissa still hoped to meet Gama and spend time together on the trip later. With renewed vigour, Clarissa got ready for the day. She took a shower with the help of the hotel concierge, put on her new clothes under the maid that she thought would make her feel confident, and dressed carefully—hoping to make a pleasant impression this morning with Gama. Once ready, Clarissa went downstairs to the hotel's breakfast area with the help of the hotel concierge. Her heart was pounding a little. The morning sun gave off a warm and refreshing glow,
"We'll be there soon," Gama said, breaking the chant.Clarissa nodded in understanding, though her gaze was reluctant to meet the woman she thought had been absent since childhood."Don't ever think your mother doesn't care about you. It's not what you think," Gama explained, trying to calm Clarissa, who looked doubtful.Clarissa stared intensely at Gama, trying to find the truth behind his words; realizing that this was not her mind speaking, she felt relieved."Why are you looking at me like that?" asked Gama, slightly uncomfortable with Clarissa's intense gaze."Nothing. I was making sure." She replied hesitantly. Trying to make sure everything was okay.After a short conversation, their car finally arrived home. Gama and Clarissa exited the vehicle and entered the house with different feelings. Gama tried to break the ice, while Clarissa still felt hesitant about the presence of the woman who was said to be her mother.After entering the house, the atmosphere was awkward between
"This can't be happening. Gama is only mine, and that woman can't take him away from me," Clarissa muttered as she looked at Gama who had almost disappeared behind the wall.The following day, they prepared to return to the city of E'Ador. All preparations had been made, including the carefully planned air travel. Gama and the other members flew in a private plane. Clarissa was amazed by the splendor she felt. The girl was more convinced of her choice and was ready to do anything to get Gama.After a few hours in the air, they arrived at an airport. A brand new car worth almost 800 million rupiah welcomed them home. Clarissa again felt envious of what Gama's wife was enjoying."A man like him should be mine, not that woman. That older man made a mistake by setting Gama up with that woman. I will not remain silent," she muttered again while glancing at Audie beside her."Clarissa, we're here," Audie said, breaking her reverie. The woman standing by the car tried to help her back into th
Clarissa saw a young man she didn't recognize on the house's back porch before approaching her."Are you Clarissa?" asked the man, who was none other than Giorgio."Who are you?" she asked sarcastically, Hearing Clarissa's tone, Giorgio laughed softly. "You are the biological son of Maheswara," he said casually."What do you mean?" "You don't know this? Maybe you shouldn't know. Oh yes, I hear you want Gama; I can help," Giorgio offered."What can you do? That ugly face of yours isn't compelling," Clarissa quipped sharply.Hearing the insult, Giorgio felt offended, "You're right, I am ugly. But at least I have legs that I can use to walk," You guys, Clarissa, were smiling with Giorgio. "At least I have more than what you have. I have wealth that you didn't even choose." "Didn't I hear wrong?" He asked in a disdainful tone."Clarissa, I have what you do not have. I am free to go where I want but underestimated by others while you are. Just moving around makes others, is that what yo