Renata took a walk out of the house. She saw Subhan gardening, pulling grass, and tidying up his plants. The large plot of land was managed by Subhan alone. There were many types of plants and vegetables planted there."What? Can I help?" asked Renata, making Subhan and Lucas look at her."It's cold here; you should stay inside," said Lucas."I've been inside since morning. I'm bored too," said Renata."I can help with small things," Renata added when the two men didn't respond and just looked at each other."Well, you can help us water the plants," said Subhan.Subhan gave Renata directions on how to water quickly with the water faucet."Already?""Already, like this, it's easy," said Renata with a bright smile. She directed the tap in another direction and made the loose soil wet.Occasionally they discussed the chickens fighting over food with the pigeons, with the cat being the mediator. Renata laughed at the cuteness.Bastian had just opened the door connecting the kitchen to the
That afternoon, Bastian left again, leaving her alone there. Renata walked to the backyard and saw Subhan removing the nuts from their shells. She walked over to Subhan and sat in front of him."I'll help," Renata said."Your hands will get dirty, son."Renata smiled a little. "No problem, instead of me just daydreaming," Renata replied, making Subhan smile."Where is Mr. Lucas? He hasn't been seen since earlier," Renata asked after a few moments of silence."He went to the market to sell the harvest here," said Subhan."Why don't you sell it directly? The rent at the market isn't that expensive, is it?" asked Renata."I'm not very good at trading. I'm better at gardening, planting, and harvesting plants and vegetables."Renata nodded her head. "Before winter really comes, I harvest everything because when winter comes, I can't plant anything," Subhan said.Renata gave him a small smile of understanding. "Umm, Mr. Subhan-""Call me Uncle," said Subhan. "No need to be shy, son."Renata
Finally, Bastian chose to pull the car over and ask one of the houses there if there was a place to stay around here.Bastian got out of the car and saw that the snow was so thick that it filled the streets. Bastian was quite careful, stepping towards a simple house with bright lights. When he reached the door, he pressed the small bell attached to the door. Soon someone opened the door, revealing a beautiful young girl with snow-white skin."Can I help you?" the girl asked, looking at Bastian with some confusion."I'm a traveler, and I'm looking for an inn. Is there an inn around here?" asked Bastian, looking cold."Incidentally, there is no inn here. There is an inn, but it is very far away. Maybe 5 kilometers away," said the woman."Who came, Isabell?" asked a middle-aged woman in a thick coat."There is a traveler looking for lodging; he seems to be very cold," said the woman."Then let her in," said the old woman.The woman named Isabell made room for Bastian to enter."Thank you
Bastian arrived at the village, a rural area that was not so populated. The surrounding area had been rained down with snow, and the area was very cold. The surroundings were full of snowy mountains and hills."Damn! I didn't bring a double coat," Bastian complained as his hands began to freeze. Bastian turned on the heater in the car, but it wasn't enough.Finally, Bastian chose to pull the car over and ask one of the houses there if there was a place to stay around here.Bastian got out of the car and saw that the snow was so thick that it filled the streets. Bastian was quite careful, stepping towards a simple house with bright lights. When he reached the door, he pressed the small bell attached to the door. Soon someone opened the door, revealing a beautiful young girl with snow-white skin."Can I help you?" the girl asked, looking at Bastian with some confusion."I'm a traveler, and I'm looking for an inn. Is there an inn around here?" asked Bastian, looking cold."Incidentally,
"Shitt!"Bastian rushed over to Sugi, who was gasping with pain and tightness in his chest."Tell me who your leader is. 20 years ago, you slaughtered the Scott family; who gave the order?" Bastian asked, and Sugi didn't answer him at all, other than grimacing in pain and gasping for breath.Bastian pressed on Sugi's gunshot wound to prevent more blood from seeping out.It turned out that he lost the start to the person who gave the order. Bastian was really feeling frustrated at the moment."You're a murderer!" screamed Andrew and Sugi's family out of the house."I didn't shoot him," Bastian replied."Lies! It was clearly you who chased him and shot him. Hurry up and report him to the village chief."Bastian didn't want to complicate things further. Bastian brushed Andrew's hand off and fled when he pulled his arm."Go after that murderer! He killed my father!"The villagers came out of their houses and chased after Bastian, who was now in his car. Without further ado, the man immedi
"So what's your decision now?" asked Lucas."I'm going back to the mansion with Renata tomorrow. Julian will be suspicious if I disappear from the mansion for a long time with Renata," said Bastian."You have to be careful with Jacob," Lucas said, which Bastian nodded at."I will still need your help to find information and protect Renata," said Bastian."Have you fallen in love with her?" asked Lucas, making Bastian flinch at Lucas' question."Me? No," Bastian replied a little nervously."Really? You're not like Bastian usually," said Vincent, who is Bastian's best friend."That's how I usually am; I haven't changed," Bastian sighed. "I just don't want to kill or hurt the wrong people. My instincts strictly forbid it," said Bastian."Are you sure that's all you're protecting her for?" asked Lucas."Yes. Not to mention the reason. I can't possibly like her," said Bastian with a small chuckle."It doesn't matter if you like her. Revenge that turns into love," chuckled Lucas."Right. Wh
"Tian!" A woman ran and lunged at Bastian's body. She hugged him tightly."I missed you, darling."DegRenata, who was behind him, could only freeze in place at the woman's words. There was a pain in her heart that she could not explain.Bastian released her embrace and looked at her flatly."Wow, a couple of lovers who haven't met for a long time," Tristan chirped, making Renata look at him in shock. She pulled her eyes back to Bastian, who was just silent."Let's eat first. Clairy, let Bastian and his friend join us here." Ehlii said so."Yes, Dad."Clairy returned to his throne. Bastian glanced at Renata, who bowed her head."Follow me," he whispered.Renata did not resist at all; she followed Bastian and sat at the long dining table. Almost all eyes were on her."How are you, Miss Renata Wiratama?" Julian asked with emphasis. Renata looked at the old man, who was quite frightening."Fine," Renata replied.There were already many people gathered there. Among them were Julian, his t
Renata was pensive in her room. Tonight, she sleeps with Batian again. Renata cried herself to sleep, and when she woke up, she was in his arms. Now she was sitting on the bed with her eyes fixed on the handsome man beside her, who was asleep. She rested her head on her knees with her arms folded. She continued to observe the face, which was like a beautiful carving. What woman wouldn't fall in love with the man in front of her? Likewise, she immediately fell in love with the man in front of her. Unfortunately, the figure in front of her was a demon that resembled an angel. It hurt Renata, but occasionally she was able to ease that suffering.His fickle nature Sometimes kind and caring, sometimes very rude to her. And earlier, she said she should trust him; could she trust the demon in front of her?Bastian is one of the monsters; will he turn good and help his own enemies? Honestly, Renata is not sure Bastian will send her home.While focusing on the face in front of her, that was an