Sophia Grant is desperate to save her marriage to Julian who's drifting away under the spell of his seductive employee, Vanessa. With their baby on the way, Sophia fights to rekindle Julian’s love, but as his betrayal becomes painfully clear, she must confront a harsh truth: love alone may not be enough. Heartbroken and humiliated, Sophia walks away, vowing to reclaim her life and her power. But what secrets lie in her past that could change everything? How can she do her revenge if she leaves with nothing but heartaches?
View More“Aku nggak bisa menikah sama kamu, ada perempuan lain yang sedang mengandung anakku.”
Isvara terdiam beberapa saat setelah mendengar ucapan Tara, pria yang seharusnya menikah dengannya sekarang, dari sambungan telepon.
“Maksud kamu apa, Tara?” tanya Isvara lemah, seolah masih tidak bisa memahami semua itu dengan baik.
“Kita nggak jadi menikah, Isvara!” jawab Tara dari seberang.
Isvara sedikit terperanjat, lalu menunduk, menatap dirinya sendiri yang sudah rapi dengan baju pengantin berwarna putih, lalu mengalihkan pandangannya ke area KUA. Semua keluarganya telah datang, tetapi sekarang pengantin pria malah membatalkan pernikahan.
“Ta–tapi aku dan keluargaku sudah siap, kita nggak mungkin membatalkan semua ini begitu saja,” kata Isvara sambil menahan air matanya. Tangannya mulai bergetar, detak jantungnya mulai terpacu lebih cepat.
“Aku nggak peduli, Ra. Lagipula, aku nggak mencintai kamu lagi.”
“Kenapa kamu tega? Tiga tahun kita selama ini kamu anggap apa?” Suara Isvara terdengar lebih serius, tetapi rasa kecewa itu tidak bisa ditutupi sama sekali.
“Jujur saja, aku muak sama kamu, Ra. Kamu terlalu kolot dan sok suci, ciuman saja nggak mau! Sudahlah, percuma juga kamu mau gimana pun, aku tetap nggak akan datang.”
Panggilan itu terputus begitu saja.
Isvara sekali lagi terperanga. Dia sama sekali tidak menyangka jika Tara akan mengatakan hal itu. Selama ini, dia memang selalu menjaga dirinya untuk suaminya nanti. Kalaupun dia memang menikah dengan Tara, bukankah hal itu juga jelas akan Tara dapatkan?
Isvara menghela napas berat. Pandangannya beredar ke sembarang arah, pikirannya berlarian tanpa tujuan.
Apa yang harus dia katakan pada orang tuanya?
Orang tua Isvara sangat mendukung hubungannya dan terus mendorongnya untuk segera menikah. Selain menganggap pacaran lama tidak baik, mereka merasa usia Isvara yang sudah 26 tahun sudah cukup matang. Mereka sering berkata ingin melihat Isvara dan adiknya menikah sebelum tutup usia. Adik laki-laki Isvara yang lebih muda setahun, sudah siap menikah, tapi harus menunggu Isvara sebagai kakak. Meski Isvara tak keberatan adiknya menikah lebih dulu, tetapi orang tua mereka tidak setuju.
Semua itu membuat Isvara merasa cukup tertekan.
Saat air mata Isvara meluncur dari sudut matanya, dia buru-buru menyekanya karena mendengar suara dua pria yang sedang sedikit berdebat dalam sambungan telepon di sudut halaman KUA.
“Cari dia, jangan sampai pernikahanku gagal cuma karena dia tidak ada hari ini,” kata pria itu dengan nada kesal.
Samar-samar, Isvara mendengar ucapan pria itu.
“Jemput saja dia, aku akan menunggu di sini,” ucap pria itu lagi.
Setelah mendengar pria itu mendengus kesal, Isvara langsung bergerak mendatanginya. Entah kenapa, ucapan pria itu membuat Isvara berpikir bahwa sepertinya dia mengalami nasib yang sama dengannya.
“Permisi,” kata Isvara dengan sedikit keraguan.
Pria itu memakai setelan kantor biasa, dengan jas hitam dan celana bahan hitam, langsung menatap Isvara dengan cukup tajam. Wajahnya tegas, sangat serasi dengan postur tubuhnya yang tinggi dan atletis. Namun, dalam tatapan itu, seperti ada sesuatu yang lebih dari sekadar kebingungan.
“Maaf, saya tidak sengaja mendengar percakapan Anda di telepon, dan saya kira situasi kita sama,” ucap Isvara tanpa basa-basi.
Namun, pria itu masih diam dengan tatapan penuh selidik ke arah Isvara.
“Ayo menikah denganku,” kata Isvara lagi tiba-tiba karena tidak kunjung mendapat respon, membuat pria itu mengernyitkan dahinya seketika.
“Anda sedang buru-buru menikah, ‘kan?” kata Isvara lagi. Dia mengambil satu langkah lebih dekat dengan pria itu. “Kebetulan, saya juga ada di posisi yang sama dengan Anda. Bagaimana kalau kita saling membantu?”
Namun, lagi-lagi pria itu tetap bungkam.
Ucapan Isvara selain terdengar sangat impulsif, juga seperti sebuah percakapan bisnis di telinga pria itu, sama sekali tidak terlihat seperti sebuah keputusan tentang peristiwa sekali seumur hidup.
“Saya yakin Anda sangat membutuhkan pernikahan ini,” desak Isvara lagi, seolah hanya dirinya solusi terakhir dan tercepat yang bisa membantu pria itu.
Pria itu masih diam, seperti sedang mempertimbangkan sesuatu. Sesekali dia melihat ponselnya, lalu kembali menatap Isvara.
“Siapa namamu?” tanya pria itu akhirnya.
“Isvara Mahavira,” jawab Isvara dengan percaya diri.
Namun, begitu mendengar nama itu, Alvano langsung mengernyitkan dahinya lagi, seolah ada sesuatu dengan nama itu.
“Bagaimana?” tanya Isvara lagi untuk memastikan. Waktu pernikahan Isvara seharusnya akan berlangsung 15 menit lagi. Dia tidak bisa menunggu terlalu lama lagi.
Belum sempat bersuara lagi, pria itu justru mendapat panggilan telepon.
“Pak Alvano, Anda harus segera kembali ke kantor, meeting akan dimulai 1 jam lagi,” kata pihak di seberang sambungan telepon.
“Ya,” jawab Alvano singkat lalu memutuskan sambungan telepon itu.
Alvano Narendra Putra, pria berjas itu kembali bungkam. Dia memang membutuhkan pernikahan ini karena orang tuanya bilang mereka butuh seorang pewaris segera, sementara kakaknya yang seorang model tentu belum bisa memberikan keturunan dalam waktu dekat. Namun, sebenarnya dia sendiri juga belum siap menikah meskipun sudah memiliki kekasih. Dan meskipun harus menikah dalam waktu dekat, tetapi rasanya tidak bisa kalau harus seperti ini.
Alvano adalah pria terpandang. Seorang CEO perusahaan skincare ternama, berasal dari keluarga konglomerat yang sangat disegani. Jadi, tidak mungkin dia menikah dengan wanita sembarangan.
Mungkin, jika harus mencari wanita pengganti, itu bukan hal yang sulit bagi seorang Alvano. Namun, keluarganya terlanjur senang dan merestuinya dengan sang kekasih yang berasal dari kelas sama dengan keluarganya.
Namun, sekali lagi Alvano menatap Isvara, terutama pada bagian pelipis kanan Isvara yang terdapat tahi lalat tipis di sana.
Tanpa pikir panjang, Alvano langsung menjawab, “Aku setuju menikah denganmu.”
Isvara akhirnya bisa bernapas lega.
Namun, sebelum keduanya memasuki ruangan, Isvara menghentikan langkahnya.
“Maaf, siapa nama Anda? Saya belum tahu nama Anda,” tanya Isvara sambil menatap Alvano dengan sedikit ragu.
“Nama saja tidak tahu, tapi berani mengajak menikah.” Alvano tersenyum kecil. “Alvano Narendra Putra.”
Sejenak Isvara merutuki dirinya sendiri yang bertindak begitu impulsif karena menarik pria asing untuk menikah dengannya.
The daroma of the baked bread dance with the savory scent of roasted chicken, wrapping around Sophia and Aaron like a warm hug as they stepped into Alexander’s charming home. The soft glow of lights bathed the beautifully decorated living room in a golden hue, making it feel like a cozy nest of happiness. Laughter bubbled from the kitchen, where Alexander’s father and Sophia’s dad were engaged in a lively conversation.Aaron, clutching Sophia’s hand with his tiny fingers, felt a rush of excitement mixed with a sprinkle of nervousness. It wasn’t every day they got to join in on gatherings like this, and a world of wonder awaited him.Before he could voice his thoughts, Alexander crouched down to meet Aaron’s curious gaze, his eyes twinkling with warmth. “Hey there, Aaron!” he said, extending his hand for a high five. “I’m really glad you’re here.”Aaron hesitated for a heartbeat, then, with a grin that lit up his face, he smacked his palm against Alexander’s. “Me too!”Alexander chuckl
The atmosphere in the interrogation room was thick with a palpable tension, like a tightly wound spring just waiting to snap. Above, the harsh fluorescent lights flickered sporadically, casting dramatic shadows that danced across the cold, gray walls—an eerie backdrop to the standoff unfolding within. Veronica sat in a stiff metal chair, her wrists cuffed to the table, her expression a delightful cocktail of frustration and defiance.Her nails tapped an impatient rhythm against the unforgiving steel surface, while her foot bounced nervously beneath the table. She had been here for what felt like an eternity, an hour filled with the agony of waiting—waiting for the detectives to come at her with their accusations, waiting for their attempts to crack her composure.With a creak that seemed to echo off the walls, the door swung open.In stropped two detectives, their demeanor as cold and calculating as a winter's night. The older man, distinguished with his neatly combed gray hair and sh
The ride home unfolded in a blanket of silence, heavy and thick, as if the air itself had decided to hold its breath. In the distance, the flickering lights of police cars danced like fireflies, a haunting reminder of the chaos they had just escaped. The wreckage was now behind them, but the memories clung on like stubborn shadows, refusing to let go. The tires hummed rhythmically against the asphalt, the only sound piercing through the tension that enveloped the car.Sophia sat in the passenger seat, her arms wrapped around herself, peering out the window as if the passing scenery could somehow wash away the night’s harrowing events. Her mind replayed the drama like a broken record—the heart-pounding chase, the crack of gunfire, the horrific wreck that had nearly claimed them. Each moment echoed in her thoughts, leaving her feeling cold and unsettled.In the backseat, Alexander was a study in stillness. His expression was like an unreadable book, his fingers tapping absently against
The crash site was a chaotic swirl of flashing red and blue lights, casting vibrant hues against the dark canvas of the night. Police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks surrounded the mangled wreckage. Officers dashed about with purpose, securing the perimeter while paramedics leapt into action, their faces set with determination as they raced to assess the damage. Above them, smoke curled lazily from the remains of Julian and Vanessa’s SUV, its once-proud metal frame now twisted and contorted against the cliffside. The road above bore the scars of the violent chase, a chaotic tapestry of skid marks, shattered glass, and debris that told a story of reckless speed. Alexander and Sophia found themselves seated on the dirt, hearts racing and bodies trembling, but somehow, miraculously, unscathed. The adrenaline still surged through them, a wild river of energy that made their breaths come in uneven bursts.Sophia ran a shaky hand through her hair, her gaze fixed on the burning wreckage,
The smoke curled and twirled in the night air, wrapping around Alexander and Sophia like an unwelcome shawl as they burst onto the rooftop, their breaths coming in ragged gasps, hearts pounding like a drum in their chests. Below them, the distant wail of sirens harmonized with the crackling embers that danced like fireflies, but up here? Ah, up here, the city sprawled out in all its glittering glory, an endless sea of lights.Sophia pressed her back against the rusty water tank, its metallic surface cold and unforgiving. She gripped Alexander’s wrist just as he was about to dart off into the unknown. “Wait!” she hissed, her voice barely rising above the whispering wind that tousled their hair. “Do you hear that?”In an instant, Alexander froze, straining to catch the faint murmur of voices drifting over the low concrete barrier. He edged closer, moving with the stealth of a cat, peering into the shadowy depths at the rooftop’s far edge.There stood Julian, leaning casually against the
Sophia’s heart raced like a wild drum as she took stock of her surroundings. The room felt sparse and bare, its corners adorned only by a few forlorn items: an old wooden crate that had seen better days, a rusty pipe that looked like it had stories to tell, and a discarded piece of metal, glinting like a forgotten treasure in the dim light. She focused intently on the rhythms of her captors, Julian and Vanessa. She noted the times they flitted in and out, the cadence of their conversations, their little habits, each detail adding to her growing resolve.“Think, Sophia,” she murmured to herself, determination knitting her brow. “You can’t give up. You’ve got to find a way out of here...” Her gaze swept the room, landing on the rusty pipe, glistening with potential just within her reach. If she could just maneuver her chair a little closer, she might have a chance! She began to shift her weight, inching her chair toward the tantalizing prize, her heart pounding a steady rhythm of hope
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