LOGIN*** MIRABELLA Three years! I devoted everything to my husband for three whole years and a divorce paper is what I get as a reward?! Fine. I will set you free with your true love. But I want a better reward. *** EASTON She disappeared after the one night stand but hanged in my mind for six whole years. I believed I could finally enjoy my life without her, but life slapped me hard. She came back with a man and a baby calling him dad?! My ex-wife seems to be so strange to me with her confidence and glamour. Now I'm the one begging her to come back to me. And little Alfred, could you accept me as your dad? THIS IS A TWO IN ONE NOVEL OF THE DESTINED LOVE SERIES BOOK 1: Little Alfred Plays Matchmaker: The Billionaire's Regret BOOK 2: Truly Yours, Dear Childhood Sweetheart
View MoreMalam itu, hujan mengguyur tanpa henti. Kota tampak sunyi, kecuali suara deras air yang menghantam aspal dan gemericik yang memenuhi trotoar. Lampu jalan yang temaram menciptakan bayangan panjang di jalan-jalan sempit. Di sudut sebuah gang, seorang pria berdiri dengan napas terengah-engah, tubuhnya basah kuyup oleh hujan dan keringat.
Rafael. Dulu ia adalah salah satu malaikat agung, penjaga cahaya, dengan sayap emas yang bersinar terang. Namun, malam ini, ia hanyalah seorang pria lemah tanpa sayap, berjuang untuk berdiri. Kulitnya terluka, dan di tangannya ia menggenggam sebuah tongkat kayu sederhana yang kini menjadi satu-satunya senjatanya. "Kenapa aku diturunkan ke dunia ini?" gumam Rafael dengan suara yang nyaris tenggelam dalam suara hujan. Matanya menatap kosong ke arah langit, seolah mencari jawaban dari surga yang telah meninggalkannya. Tapi hanya kegelapan yang menyambut. Langkah kaki terdengar dari belakangnya. Rafael berbalik dengan cepat, tongkatnya terangkat, bersiap menghadapi ancaman. Dari balik bayangan, muncul tiga pria bertubuh besar dengan senyum licik di wajah mereka. "Kau tersesat, Tuan?" tanya salah satu dari mereka dengan nada mengejek. la mengayunkan batang besi di tangannya dengan santai. "Aku tidak mencari masalah," jawab Rafael datar. Matanya tetap mengawasi setiap gerakan mereka. "Sayangnya, masalah yang menemukanmu," pria itu tertawa, diikuti oleh dua rekannya yang mulai mendekat. Rafael tahu tubuh manusianya jauh lebih lemah dibanding saat ia menjadi malaikat. Tapi ia juga tahu bahwa menyerah bukanlah pilihan. Ketika salah satu pria menyerangnya dengan tongkat, Rafael bergerak cepat, menangkis dengan tongkat kayunya. Pukulan berikutnya datang dari belakang. Rafael menahan diri untuk tidak terjatuh, melayangkan tongkatnya ke arah lutut salah satu pria hingga terdengar suara keras. Pria itu jatuh dengan erangan kesakitan. Namun, dua orang lainnya segera menyerang bersama-sama. Pukulan keras menghantam bahu Rafael, membuatnya terhuyung. Saat ia mencoba mengatur napas, salah satu pria mengayunkan batang besinya, mengarah ke dada Rafael. Tapi sebelum pukulan itu mengenai, tongkat di tangan Rafael tiba-tiba bersinar dengan cahaya redup, menciptakan kilatan yang cukup untuk membuat para pria itu mundur. "Apa itu?" salah satu pria berteriak, wajahnya penuh ketakutan. Cahaya itu hanya bertahan beberapa detik, tetapi cukup untuk memberi Rafael kesempatan. la menggunakan tongkatnya untuk melucuti senjata pria itu dan memukul keras di kakinya, membuatnya terjatuh. Dua pria lainnya, yang kini ketakutan, segera kabur ke dalam kegelapan. **** Rafael berdiri di tengah hujan, tongkatnya menggantung lemah di tangannya. Cahaya yang muncul tadi mulai menghilang, meninggalkan pertanyaan yang menggema di pikirannya. Apa itu? Apa yang terjadi pada tongkat ini? Langkahnya goyah ketika ia berjalan menyusuri gang yang sepi. Tubuh manusianya terasa sakit, tetapi luka di hatinya lebih menyakitkan. Kehilangan sayapnya, kehilangan surga, dan kini kehilangan kekuatan yang dulu menjadi bagian dari dirinya. "Kenapa aku, Tuhan?" gumam Rafael pelan. "Kenapa aku yang Kau pilih untuk menjalani ini?" Langkahnya membawanya ke depan sebuah gereja tua yang hampir runtuh. Pintu kayunya terbuka sedikit, memancarkan cahaya kecil dari lilin di dalamnya. Rafael masuk dengan perlahan, mencari tempat untuk beristirahat. Di dalam gereja, suasananya sunyi. Bangku-bangku kayu berdebu dan patung-patung suci di dinding tampak seperti saksi bisu dari ribuan doa yang pernah dipanjatkan di tempat itu. Rafael duduk di salah satu bangku, membiarkan tongkatnya jatuh ke lantai. la menutup matanya, mencoba mencari ketenangan di tengah kekacauan. Tapi bayangan wajah Azariel, musuhnya yang dulu, terus menghantui pikirannya. Rafael tahu bahwa ini bukan hanya soal dirinya - ini adalah tentang dunia yang berada di ambang kehancuran. Dan ia adalah satu - satunya yang bisa menghentikannya. **** Pintu gereja berderit pelan, membuat Rafael membuka matanya. Seorang wanita muda masuk, membawa tas medis di pundaknya. Rambutnya yang hitam panjang basah karena hujan, dan wajahnya menunjukkan kelelahan. la berhenti ketika melihat Rafael yang duduk di bangku. "Maaf, aku tidak tahu ada orang di sini," kata wanita itu dengan suara lembut. Rafael menatapnya, mencoba menilai apakah wanita ini ancaman atau tidak. Tetapi matanya yang penuh kehangatan membuatnya merasa sedikit tenang. "Kau terluka," kata wanita itu, memperhatikan luka di lengan Rafael. la mendekat dengan hati-hati, membuka tas medisnya. "Boleh aku membantu?" Rafael ragu-ragu, tetapi akhirnya mengangguk. Wanita itu duduk di sampingnya, membersihkan lukanya dengan perlahan. "Namaku Elena," katanya, mencoba memulai percakapan. "Kau dari mana?" "Itu... cerita yang panjang," jawab Rafael dengan nada lelah. "Kalau begitu, kita punya banyak waktu," kata Elena sambil tersenyum kecil. **** Saat Elena merawat luka-lukanya, Rafael merasa sesuatu yang aneh. Ada ketenangan yang mulai meresap ke dalam dirinya, sesuatu yang belum pernah ia rasakan sejak turun ke bumi. Cahaya kecil dari lilin-lilin di gereja tampak lebih terang, seolah memberikan harapan baru. "Terima kasih," kata Rafael akhirnya. "Aku tidak tahu apa yang akan terjadi jika kau tidak datang." Elena menatapnya dengan lembut. "Kadang-kadang, kita hanya perlu seseorang untuk mengingatkan kita bahwa kita tidak sendirian." Rafael menatap tongkat kayunya yang tergeletak di lantai. Cahaya itu, pertarungan tadi, dan sekarang pertemuan dengan Elena- semuanya terasa seperti bagian dari sesuatu yang lebih besar. Sesuatu yang ia belum pahami, tetapi tahu bahwa ia harus menerimanya.Wow, I can't believe we actually came to the end of this book. I have a lot to say, a whole lot. Firstly, I'd like to express my gratitude to you all my amazing readers. You all have been my biggest encouragement. Your support kept me going and I really hope that your time spent on my book was all worth it. From Mirabella and Easton's story, to Alfred and Sandy's story, to Kiara and Gabriel's story, to Hailey and Danzel's story, thank you all for sticking until the end. But this isn't the end, I have begun a new book to keep y'all entertained. Reborn As The Lycan's Luna will begin March 1st and I assure y'all you'll love it too. If you've come this far, then please kindly drop a review. I would love to know your thoughts on my story as it helps me to improve in my writing. Thank you so so much for your support, I'm truly grateful. Best regards, ©️Cathystar
~SANDY~I felt my palms getting wet as I was called out onto the podium to give my speech.I had imagined this day since the first day I got into Ousen University, and now it was finally here but now, I felt really anxious. What if I said the wrong things, what if I slipped while climbing onto the podium and fell?Why were my thoughts suddenly so wicked?I should be confident in myself. I came this far, I survived all the hardship, all the challenges and the best part of it all, was that among the audience, my family and everyone I loved was present.Uncle Roman, my grandparents Lionel and Lucia, my granddaughter Martha, my adoptive parents Easton and Mirabella, my sister Kiara, my best friends Hailey and Gabriel, my new friends Natasha and Danzel, my Aunt Paulina and her children, and lastly, the love of my life, Alfred Grey.They were all present, and cheering me on. I found my confidence the moment I got up on that podium and saw their smiling faces.“I thank everyone who is presen
~DANZEL~I groaned as I heard the loud banging on the door to my room. “Danzel, don't you have a morning shift or something today? Why are you still in bed?” I heard Jeffery's voice yapping nonstop and I finally pulled myself out of the bed.I just wanted to sleep in today. I didn't feel like going anywhere but the problem is I haven't felt like going out ever since Hailey left here that night.I felt so stupid for hurting her. She didn't deserve it. She didn't deserve someone like me, she deserved better.She had genuinely made herself vulnerable by telling me how she felt and I coldly shattered her heart. I let her down real hard and it has haunted me every night and day.“Dude what the hell? Are you sick or something? You haven't left the house for a week now.” Jeffery asked worriedly as I finally let him into my room.“I'm fine, I just need a little rest.” I responded but he didn't seem convinced.“You said that yesterday and every other day before. What's going on with you?”I s
~HAILEY~“You got everything?” Mom asked as I zipped up my box, ready to leave.“Yes, I think.” I responded, my gaze scrutinizing the room to be certain I wasn't forgetting anything.When I was certain I had it all, I pulled my luggage downstairs. Sandy and Kiara were both waiting for me.Kiara was celebrating her nineteenth birthday this weekend and I decided to spend the week with them since we were on a school break as well.“Don't worry, Mrs. Jordan, we will take good care of her.” Sandy reassured my mom and I chuckled softly.“I trust you will. Have fun sweetheart.” Mom said as I hugged her goodbye.“I'll call you the moment we arrive.” I said and she nodded in response, giving us the green light to leave.The ride back to New York was a rather quiet one, until Kiara broke the silence.“So no one is going to say anything? Come on, tell me how it went!” Kiara beamed and I pressed my lips into a thin line.I wish I had never confessed to Danzel but at the same time, I had no regret
~HAILEY~ I opened the door, letting Sandy and Kiara in. They wanted to meet my mom before they headed back. Funny how five minutes after refusing to come with them, I had changed my mind and agreed to it.I wanted to spend more time with Sandy and school break was around the corner, so maybe I could leave then, and come back on resumption.“This is my first time being in your house in Pennsylvania. We mostly met up at your apartment next to school or you would come see me.” Sandy pointed out and I slowly bobbed my head.She's been talking nonstop about things we used to do and things we never did. I could see that she was making a lot of efforts to get me to remember, but even my mom couldn't make that happen.I guess I was the one slowly blocking my memories or something. I thought I would miraculously remember once I met Sandy, but even Sandy seemed strange to me at some point, while another, she was familiar.“My mom should be home shortly. Do you need anything while you wait?” I
~HAILEY~ Sandy's eyes teared up the moment I called out her name and she immediately rushed towards me, engulfing me in a tight hug. “Hailey! My God it's you!” She cried out and I found myself crying as well. I could feel her love for me radiating through her every being. Just like my mom, I didn't have to remember her to know that she was truly an important part of my life. She was my best friend, and I'm certain she was also like a sister to me. “I have missed you so much!” She pulled out of the hug, her gaze scrutinizing me from top to bottom. I suddenly felt a light smack on my shoulder and turned to the side to see the blue eyed lady glaring daggers at me. “How could you?! How could you ghost us like that?! How could you abandon Sandy like that?! Did your friendship mean so little to you?! Did we mean so little to you?!” She kept on ranting and I felt a bit overwhelmed with confusion. “You vanished without a warning. Did you know how worried we all were?” She asked but I


















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