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61. First Steps

مؤلف: A mum to be
last update تاريخ النشر: 2026-05-08 16:13:40

Aurelia let out a quiet breath and forced a small smile. She was trying to push the rather unpleasant events from the night before out of her mind. She had begun to realize that someone like Kirana was the kind of person she needed to watch carefully. But for now, she decided to set it aside. Today marked the beginning of something new for her. Her first step as a private tutor.

The doorbell chimed softly but clearly, cutting through the quiet afternoon in an upscale neighborhood in So

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  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   64. Go pick her up

    There are many ways to make someone feel defeated without raising your voice, without raising a hand.Aurelia knew that very well. So when Gian hesitated, she simply gave a light smile and said, “Just pick her up. I don’t mind.”Gian frowned slightly. Normally, a line like that sounded like a warning sign. But Aurelia said it too gently. Too calmly. That was exactly what made him wary.Still, he did not want to overthink it. He nodded, grabbed his car keys, and typed a reply to Kirana.Gian: [Okay. I’ll pick you up in a bit.]The sky looked gray when Gian parked his car in front of Kirana’s apartment building. Despite the damp, overcast air, Kirana looked fresh and radiant. She stepped out of the lobby with a wide smile, her hair neatly styled and her work bag hanging from her shoulder.As soon as she spotted Gian’s car, she waved. Gian unlocked the passenger door without much expression. Kirana got in and

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   63. Gian’s Answer

    “Do I really need a reason for that?”Gian shot back the question in a flat, cool tone. His voice was calm, almost emotionless, but it was enough to make the air between them feel colder than the hum of the air conditioner.Aurelia frowned, her eyes narrowing in disbelief.“Of course you do,” she replied quickly. Leaning back in her chair, she tilted forward again as if to press her point. “Even friendship has reasons. I’m friends with Doni and Wulan because they’re fun and easy to talk to. If someone has feelings that go beyond friendship, there has to be a reason for it, right?”Gian did not answer. He simply held her gaze for a moment before turning away to sip his coffee. The aroma drifted through every corner of their warm little kitchen.“And you?” Gian suddenly asked, his voice quiet but sharp. “Why did you end up liking me?”Aurelia fell silent for a moment, caug

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   62. Her Again

    Aurelia and Gian hurried down the bright, sterile hospital corridor. Their footsteps echoed against the polished floor, blending with the distant voices of nurses and the steady beeping of medical equipment. Both of their faces were tense, especially Gian’s. He had been gripping his phone tightly the whole time, as if waiting for another update from Sri.They stopped right in front of the ER.Gian pushed the door open, only to find the room empty. The bed was neatly made, the curtain pulled aside. There was no sign of Mrs. Lestari.“Empty? Didn’t you say Mom was still here?” Gian asked anxiously, looking around.“Excuse me, sir. Which patient are you looking for?” a nurse asked kindly while adjusting a rolling medical cart nearby.Gian was about to answer when he stopped himself. A moment later, Sri appeared from the direction of the elevator, breathing slightly hard from rushing.“Den Gian, Madam ha

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   61. First Steps

    Aurelia let out a quiet breath and forced a small smile. She was trying to push the rather unpleasant events from the night before out of her mind. She had begun to realize that someone like Kirana was the kind of person she needed to watch carefully. But for now, she decided to set it aside. Today marked the beginning of something new for her. Her first step as a private tutor.The doorbell chimed softly but clearly, cutting through the quiet afternoon in an upscale neighborhood in South Jakarta. An automatic gate slid open slowly, revealing a neatly landscaped garden and a marble stone pathway leading to a two-story house built in a modern minimalist style. The walls were mostly ivory white, paired with large glass panels that reflected the warm glow of the late afternoon sun.Aurelia stood at the front door wearing a crisp white blouse and cream slacks, her hair loosely pinned up. Her makeup was light but polished. She gave a small smile when the door was opened by

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   60. What a wolf

    It felt like tiny needles pricking slowly against her skin. Not painful in a physical sense, but sharp enough to make Aurelia’s chest tighten. The discomfort seemed to spread, creeping from her stomach to the back of her neck, leaving her body caught between heat and chill.Aurelia knew this feeling all too well: a mix of irritation, disbelief, and bitterness. It was as if someone were dancing right in front of her, deliberately stirring the flames of jealousy she was trying so hard to hide. She knew she should not feel this way. She trusted her husband. She knew Gian was loyal, sincere, and that he loved her. But as a woman, she also understood exactly how other women could nudge another woman’s emotions with a touch so subtle, yet so lethal.Aurelia responded with a faint smile, almost invisible. But deep inside, she knew a small spark had begun to burn.Meanwhile Gian, who was pouring mineral water into his glass, calmly cut into the conversation.

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   59. The Birthday Party

    Aurelia sat in her graduate class chair with a frustrated expression she could barely hide. Her face looked gloomy, and she kept tapping her pen against the desk as if she might explode but had nowhere to direct it.Fortunately, she still managed to deliver her group presentation well. Standing in front of the class, her voice was clear and confident, every argument structured neatly. When she finished, her classmates applauded as she walked back to her seat.But once she sat down, her expression changed again.“What’s wrong with the newlywed now? You’re making me scared to get married,” Doni joked with a small laugh.Aurelia sighed and slowly opened her drink bottle. “I’m confused, Don. Tonight is... Kirana’s birthday.”Wulan, who had been on a video call with her toddler, chimed in as she turned toward Aurelia.“Kirana? You mean the woman who used to work with your husband?”

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