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
"But I don't want you to rely on me; if you want a man you can rely on, I will give you another man."Clarissa looked at Gama with pleading eyes. "But I don't want to rely on another man. No man is worthy of being my husband, and I want you to be my husband." Gama said, "Clarissa, those orphans have educated you well; why are you being so selfish?"Clarissa glared at Sierra. She hissed angrily.Sitting next to Clarissa, Sierra tried to speak up to break up the commotion, "Gama, never mind. We'd better get out of here." Sierra took Gama by the arm, intending to lead her away. But Clarissa blocked their way."What right do you have to take Gama away? If you want to go, go on your own. Leave Gama here with me," Clarissa snapped fiercely.Gama let out another long sigh. "Clarissa, don't you understand at all? Sierra is my wife; she has primary rights over me. And you, you are nothing to me, so stop being rude to her."Clarissa looked at Gama with a hurt look. "Gama, you have the heart t
Clarissa stared intently at the woman who was said to be her mother. In an emotional tone, she said, "I'm not thinking bad; I'm just expressing what it is. That woman seems to have taken everything that should be mine. And now, I have to take it back at any cost, just like she did everything she could to take Gama and my life."Audie looked at Clarissa with sad eyes. He gently tried to calm her down, "There's nothing to take away here and nothing to get rid of, son. There's a lot you don't know, you haven't even experienced."Audie then vividly recounted their complicated family situation. Clarissa's father was often terrorized by murder and died of hypertension. Similarly, Maheswara's brother's death seemed unnatural. After the tragedy, Lady Maheswara seized all the property from Lord Maheswara and their father in her name."But after all these years, your father's lawyer revealed the day before he died that the inheritance issue was not true," he continued in a sad tone.Audie looke
Audie shook his head weakly, tears streaming down his cheeks. He approached Clarissa and hugged his only daughter tightly. "My child...I beg you not to be blinded by pride like I was. It will only lead you to ruin," she poignantly whispered in Clarissa's ear.But Audie's advice was no longer helpful to Clarissa. She pushed her mother's body so roughly that Audie staggered back. Without any guilt, Clarissa threw her mother out again."I said leave! I don't want to hear anything from you!" Clarissa snapped with a cold, piercing look in her eyes.Audie winced at the pain in his chest at the attitude of his daughter, who seemed to have no more love for him. She tried to stand up straight even though her knees felt weak. "Clarissa...my daughter, understand. I only want what is best for you. This path will only make you miserable like I was," Audie said hoarsely with tears in his eyes.Clarissa chuckled dismissively. "Nonsense! Don't compare me to you, ma'am. I'm much stronger and won't su
Sierra tried to pull Clarissa away from Gama, but Clarissa's grip on Gama's leg was so firm. She seemed possessed, blinded by her unhealthy ambition and obsession with Gama."Clarissa, let go of Gama right now! You've gone too far!" Sierra yelled as she continued to pull Clarissa's arm.But Clarissa wasn't listening at all. Her eyes were fixed on Gama, and she looked at him frighteningly. "No! Gama is mine! I won't let him go!"Gama began to fidget as the situation escalated. "Clarissa, please realize that I already have a wife. Let me go!" A heated argument ensued. Audie could only watch in horror from a distance. Unintentionally, Audie's frail body fell to the floor as a result of being pushed by the rebellious Clarissa.Sierra, who saw this, became even more frantic. "Clarissa! Mom!" She unconsciously pulled Clarissa too hard until...BRAK!Clarissa's head hit the wall hard. Blood flowed from her wounded head. Gama and Sierra gasped in horror at the fateful event."Clarissa! Oh my