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34. Are You Ashamed?

ผู้เขียน: A mum to be
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Aurelia pouted at her reflection in the mirror.

“What am I supposed to wear? Everything I own looks like I’m heading to the corner shop,” she muttered under her breath.

            She paced around the bedroom, pulling open drawers one by one, weighing which outfit might look appropriate to accompany Gian despite still having no idea where they were going. One thing was certain: her husband looked

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  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   295. The Cramps Again

    The sense of peace shattered instantly, replaced by a cold jolt of panic. Aurelia opened her eyes. The room was still dim, the soft relaxation music continued playing, and the other participants’ breathing remained slow and steady.Only she was awake now, trapped in the silence by the pain that had suddenly gripped her.The cramp came again.This time, it felt tighter, as though an invisible hand were squeezing her lower abdomen. A soft gasp escaped her lips before she could stop it.That was enough.At the front of the room, Wina, the instructor, who had been sitting in a meditative position, immediately opened her eyes. She was trained to notice even the slightest signs of distress during her classes.“Aurelia?” she called gently but firmly.Aurelia tried to answer, but all that came out was a pained whimper as the third wave of pain hit.Within seconds, Wina was kneeling beside her, ignoring the other parti

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   294. Advice from Her Mother-in-Law

    “Yes,” her mother-in-law replied enthusiastically. “Yoga is great for pregnant women. It can help keep your body flexible, regulate your breathing, and apparently make labor a little easier when the time comes. My friend said the class is very beginner-friendly, too.”Gian looked at Aurelia as he slowly chewed his breakfast. “Sounds like a good idea, sweetheart. Your body has been feeling stiff a lot lately. Maybe yoga will help you relax.”Aurelia bit her lip, clearly considering it. “But… I’ve never done yoga before. What if it just leaves me sore?”“That’s exactly why you should start now,” Nyonya Lestari quickly replied. “You’ll also meet other expectant mothers. You can share stories and experiences with each other. You can’t spend all your time at home staring at your laptop and working on your research.”Tuan Mahesa nodded in agreement as he stirr

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   293. Forgive Mama, Okay

    Aurelia slowly exhaled, trying to calm her mind after the brief moment of panic. The glow from her laptop had dimmed, leaving only a faint reflection across her face. She gently looked down at her rounded belly and whispered a few soothing words to her unborn baby.“Forgive Mama, okay, sweetheart?” she murmured tenderly. “Let’s get some rest now. Let’s go to sleep and catch up with Papa. You must be really tired too, right?”Her hand moved slowly over her belly, the rhythm soothing and steady, like a gentle rocking motion.A few minutes later, the tightness that had gripped her abdomen began to ease. Her stomach gradually relaxed, returning to its usual warmth and softness.Suddenly, she felt a gentle kick from inside.Aurelia smiled, her eyes growing warm with emotion.“Yes, sweetheart. Mama knows you’re tired too. Let’s go to sleep now, okay? But Mama needs to use the bathroom and brush her teeth first.”She shut down her laptop, gathered her notes as best she could, and slowly made

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   292. I Can’t Let Myself Get Stressed

    That morning, the smell of toasted bread and freshly brewed coffee filled the kitchen. Sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow over the dining table. Gian sat neatly dressed in a light blue work shirt, while Aurelia sat across from him with her hair tied back casually and her laptop open in front of her. She stirred a glass of warm milk but still hadn’t taken a sip.“Sweetheart, are you sure you don’t want to rest before heading to campus?” Gian asked, gently touching the back of her hand.Aurelia shook her head. “I have a meeting with my advisor today. Professor Malika said she wanted to go over the methodology and research instruments I used before. If I put it off, the revisions are only going to pile up.”Gian nodded. He knew how much of a perfectionist Aurelia was when it came to academics.“You can do it,” he said lightly, trying to encourage her. “Think of it as one mor

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   291. What Choice Do We Have

    “Sweetheart…”Gian’s voice nearly broke. “Look at your finger. This isn’t about the ring anymore.”Aurelia burst into tears. “But this is… our ring, Gian.”Gian wrapped an arm tightly around her, trying to comfort her even though his own hands were trembling. Mrs. Lestari gently rubbed Aurelia’s shoulder, while Mr. Mahesa was already pulling out his phone to find the fastest way to get help.“If we wait any longer, this could become dangerous,” his father said firmly. “Let’s go now. I’ll have the driver bring the car around.”Aurelia could only sob against Gian’s chest. The pain in her finger was getting sharper, making her breathing uneven.Gian looked at his wife’s tear-streaked face, his heart aching as if someone were squeezing it in a fist. He felt guilty, frustrated, and terrified all at once.“Hang in there

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   290. The Ring

    That evening, the restaurant they chose was relatively quiet. Warm pendant lights cast a soft glow over the room, while the rich aroma of Indonesian spices filled the air. As usual, Gian pulled out Aurelia's chair for her, just as he had done since they got married. Though a trace of nervousness still lingered on his face, Aurelia did her best to act calm.Across the table, Mrs. Lestari looked excited.“I brought some asinan Bogor back from our trip. Here, try some. I packed it in a cooler bag so it would stay fresh.”Aurelia's face immediately lit up. “Asinan Bogor? The one with pineapple and pickled mustard greens, Mom?”“Yes,” her mother-in-law replied as she took out a clear container filled with the refreshing salad and its tangy, spicy broth. “I know you like fresh, zesty flavors, so I bought extra.”Aurelia immediately reached for a small plate and tasted a spoonful of the broth first.Her eyes widened.“Oh my gosh, this is so refreshing!” she exclaimed. “This is the best asina

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   2. The Beginning of Disaster

    Aurelia didn’t sleep a single second. Her eyes stayed fixed on the ceiling, the cracks forming strange shapes, like a spiderweb slowly tightening around her. She felt trapped, and today that web was pulling her straight into the center of her ruin.Devina’s last words echoed in her skull like a cur

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   1. A Sacrifice

    “You’re going to take your sister’s place and marry Mr. Gian.”The words fell from her father’s mouth with a coldness that sliced straight through her bones. As if he were asking her to run to the corner store for salt, not telling her to hand over her entire life to a man she’d never even met.Aur

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   6. A Condition

    Gian moved toward Aurelia slowly, almost soundless, closing the small distance between them. His warm breath brushed her face, and it felt like the room itself was shrinking around them.Aurelia swallowed hard. Her body went stiff, her instincts firing off warnings.“What do you want me to do?” she

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   5. Gold-digger

    “Typical gold-digger!”That was the first thing that flew out of Mrs. Lestari’s mouth this morning. Her tone was sharp, cutting, like a whip cracking across bare skin. The usually quiet house was now heavy with tension.Aurelia stayed silent. Her head bowed, her eyes fixed on the floor. She knew th

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