Mag-log inHe steps closer to me and whispers into my ear the one thing that would make my life take a drastic turn, "You're now legally mine." -------- Steven Parker, a 29 year old co-CEO of 'The Parker Brothers' who is in love with our beautiful Aria and is supposed to get married to her but doesn't really see the gift he has thus leading to a lot of drama that will unfold. Though known as the golden boy of the family, he sure does mess up a lot of things. Aria Johnson, a 29 year old interior designer who makes the first biggest mistake of her life on her wedding day and soon follows the path of mistakes. For a girl who's smart, she sure makes a lot of bad decisions in her life all in the name of love, or is it? Blake Parker, a 24 year old jaw-dropping male who's the other co-CEO of the 'Parker Brothers' who's known to be the black sheep of the family but also known for going after what he wants, even if it means breaking a few rules along the way but isn't that the reason rules are made? Join the two feuding brothers as they make the life of Aria a lot more complicated than she could have anticipated. Her faith will come in handy as it will help overcome the new puzzling situation in her life.
view more"Nyonya!" "Nyonya!"
Teriakan terdengar dari bawah. Semua orang melihat ke arah menara tertinggi kastil, tempat seorang wanita dengan gaun putih penuh darah berdiri di tepi.
Selene Moreau Leventis.
Duchess Leventis. Wanita yang biasanya tenang dan penurut itu kini berdiri di tempat yang paling berbahaya. Para penjaga di belakangnya bergerak hati-hati, takut salah langkah akan membuatnya benar-benar melompat.
Tangisnya pecah, jelas dan memilukan. Selene memegang perutnya yang sakit. Ia baru saja keguguran untuk kelima kalinya. Kali ini ia tahu kebenarannya: semua itu bukan karena penyakit atau kelemahan tubuhnya, tapi karena ulah suaminya sendiri yang tidak menginginkan dia melahirkan keturunan.
"Selene!" suara berat memanggil dari belakang. Dirian, sang Duke, suaminya.
Selene mendengar tapi enggan menoleh. Kecewa sudah terlalu dalam.
"Apa ini trik lain untuk menarik perhatianku?" tanya Dirian dingin. Ia memang tidak suka dibuat repot. Selene tahu, pria itu datang hanya karena tidak tahan mendengar bisik-bisik orang soal istrinya yang berdiri di puncak menara.
Selene tersenyum miris. Suaranya serak saat ia menjawab, "Bukankah kau seharusnya meminta maaf?" Pandangannya jatuh pada seorang wanita cantik yang berdiri di antara para pelayan. Wanita yang rapi, berbeda jauh dari dirinya yang berantakan. Wanita itu dicintai Dirian, wanita yang bahkan tidak akan pernah bisa dibandingkan dengan dirinya dimata Dirian
"Apa kau gila?" Dirian membalas, nadanya meremehkan.
Selene berbalik menatapnya. Mata suaminya merah, tapi tetap dingin.
"Ya, aku memang gila! Aku gila karena mencintaimu, padahal kaulah yang membunuh lima anakmu sendiri!" teriak Selene.
Semua pengawal terkejut. Dirian pun terdiam sesaat.
"Selene, jangan bicara omong kosong," ucapnya, mencoba menahan kendali.
Selene tertawa getir. Darah terus merembes membasahi gaunnya.
"Pernahkah kau mencintaiku?" tanyanya dengan tatapan penuh harap.
Dirian diam. Lalu ia mengalihkan pandangan
"Tidak pernah " Selene menjawab sendiri karena reaksi Dirian
Kata dari mulutnya sendiri menghantam Selene. Ia menarik napas gemetar.
"Hentikan semua ini dan turun. Kau butuh istirahat," kata Dirian.
"Jangan pura-pura peduli!" bentak Selene. Air matanya jatuh. "Mengapa tidak membunuhku saja, daripada membunuh semua janin yang tidak berdosa itu?"
"Selene, berhenti! Turun sekarang!" Dirian berteriak memberi perintah.
"Aku akan melompat dan mati lalu bertemu dengan anak-anakku untuk meminta maaf karena tidak mampu melindungi mereka dari ayah mereka sendiri!" balas Selene lagi.
"Jangan gila, Selene! Kau tidak boleh mati!" seru Dirian, gelisah. Langkah mundur Selene membuatnya semakin rentan di tepi menara.
Selene justru tersenyum. "Demi anak-anakku yang kau bunuh, aku bersumpah! Kau akan membayar semuanya! Aku akan menghantuimu seumur hidup dengan penyesalan dan penderitaan tanpa akhir!"
Ia lalu melompat.
"Selene!" Dirian menjerit, berlari ke tepi menara bersama para pengawal. Tapi mereka terlambat. Tubuh Selene meluncur cepat dan menghantam tanah.
Brak
Suara seluruh tulang yang dihancurkan dan darah yang menggenang disana .
Matanya masih terbuka, sempat melihat wajah Dirian yang kacau melihat tubuhnya di bawah.
Teriakan pelayan dan orang-orang pecah memenuhi udara malam. Langit gelap tanpa bintang malam itu menjadi saksi tragedi yang menimpa Duchess Leventis.
.
.
"Selene!"
Selene tersentak, matanya terbuka lebar. Napasnya pendek, seperti orang yang baru saja diselamatkan dari tenggelam. Di depannya berdiri Dirian Leventis, suaminya. Wajahnya tenang, dingin, matanya tajam. Di belakangnya ada dokter dan pelayan, bau obat memenuhi ruangan. Semua terasa nyata, seperti panggung yang sama ketika hidupnya berakhir dulu.
Dia menoleh ke samping. Jam di meja kecil berdetak. Hari dan tahun yang tertera menunjukkan dua tahun sebelum ia mati. Angin malam masuk lewat jendela yang terbuka sedikit, membawa aroma yang sama dengan saat ia terjatuh dari menara. Ingatan itu kembali: tubuhnya menghantam tanah, sakit yang luar biasa, lalu gelap. Ia meraba perutnya, mencari bekas luka. Tangannya berbalut kasa, hangat, berdarah. Ia bingung — pernah mati, tapi sekarang hidup lagi.
"Nyonya Duchess, tangan anda berdarah. Saya akan memasang infus," kata dokter cepat. Selene menatap gerakannya dengan kaku, masih tidak percaya.
Dirian berkata, suaranya terdengar jengkel. "Jangan mempersulit dokter."
Selene menarik napas panjang. Kepalanya penuh dengan bayangan jasadnya, jeritan orang-orang, dan terutama lima janin yang tidak pernah lahir. Semua itu menghantam dirinya sekaligus.
Ia menoleh pada Dirian. Suaranya pelan tapi jelas.
"Dirian."
Suaminya menatap. "Apa?"
Selene menatap lurus ke matanya.
"Ayo bercerai."
My name is Aria Parker-Johnson a mother to Mirella Parker-Johnson and soon to be mother to twins. I am the wife of Blake Parker, a business tycoon that had been known for his player nature but now is a transformed father and loyal husband. Our marriage has been a rollercoaster, it started off really hectic and I did not think it would last. I was never supposed to marry him in the first place but God works in miraculous ways. The way we got together, the way we separated and the way we got together again, it is all a miracle. “Mirella!” “Yes, mom?” She walks into the kitchen, my baby girl is so grown. “Please take these outside. I am sure people are going to start arriving any time soon.” I try picking up the tray but she stops me. “No need to overwork yourself ma, my siblings need to come out perfectly fine.” “Thank you baby girl.” I let her take everything then decide to head to the bedroom to change. Being pregnant again is a lot of work. Now that I am carrying twins, I am g
The only sound audible in the room is of my nails tapping on the dinner table. The quietness just makes me even more anxious as the seat opposite mine remains unoccupied. I actually believed I would be laughing by now or be swept off my feet.But that is not the case which is why I am still lighting up my phone screen for the tenth time hoping to see something different. Yet once again, my heart drops as the time reads;20:15Fifteen minutes after the time Blake set, there still is no sign of him. There is not even one single text, not to talk about a call. If there were people in the room all they would see is a pretty lady dressed in a sophisticated black dress seated awkwardly in her chair, continuously staring at her phone for a sign. Maybe he will walk in any minute, it's human nature to be late20:45"Would you like to order anything Mrs?” The waiter asks me for the second time ever since my arrival."Uhm do you have juice?""No, we don't serve that here.""Okay...how about nona
"Growing up, I did not feel good looking. No matter how much I had tried to compliment myself, my insecurities got me to my knees. People always reassured me that I was handsome but I did not see what they so saw so I did not bother to date anyone. I was not willing to make another human being suffer. I wanted to fix myself up and become close to this hot thing I am today. I was eighteen when I was let out of the shell and became exposed to the public eye. People were crazy over me and I was all over magazines being called handsome. My good looks made people believe I was a heartthrob not knowing I was a virgin at that time. But the attention made me feel like I was ready to give relationships a try. “I did not know how hard it will be because of my brother. All of my serious relationships went downhill because of Steven. Relationship in and out I will find him in bed with my girlfriends," he laughs to himself as I stare with pity, "I stopped pursuing serious relationships and decided
I just wanna sleepppppp! I just wanna sleepppppp! I just wanna sleepppppp! Last night this time… mhm, I was honestly busy with Blake. The entire night and the fact that it is all different tonight is a bummer. I need the sweet kisses all over my face, sweet kisses all over my body but instead I am in my room all alone, struggling to still walk. My phone starts ringing and my heart jumps in joy hoping to see Blake’s caller ID but once the phone is in my hands, my smile drops. “Hello?” "Hey, is this Aria?" The caller on the end of the line asks. The voice sounds a little bit familiar but I cannot wrap my fingers around it. I know without a doubt that it is not Steven so, who is it? "Yes, may I ask whom this is?” I remove the pillows on my bed, getting ready to sleep. I really do not want to beat around the bush while in my current state. "Mike." "Mike...Mike...oh Mike!” And it finally clicks…how does he have my numbers? “How are you?" "I'm great, I am so glad that you still












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