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Song of the Quiet Flame

Song of the Quiet Flame

Cerita Pendek · Romance
Oleh:  TrivenTamat
Bahasa: English
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Sinopsis

CEO

Devotion

Scumbag

Regret

Cheating

Secret Love

Feel-Good Story

Melodramatic

What a small world. As Elaine Johnson was checking in at the hotel front desk, she happened to bump into Jasper Carter's young mistress —a girl who looked like an innocent college student. She was dressed in a simple white cotton dress, pure and demure, with a shy, sweet smile. "Hello, here's your room key. You'll be staying in the executive suite on the top floor," the receptionist said. "Thank you, miss," the girl replied softly, taking the key. Just then, her phone rang. Elaine overheard her speaking bashfully to the person on the other end: "Mr. Carter, I... I'm already here. When will you be coming?" Her tone was soft, a little nervous, filled with affectionate anticipation. A moment later, Elaine heard her add, "Mhm, I'll wait for you. No rush. Please drive carefully, Mr. Carter." The girl's voice was so sweet and tender, it could have melted anyone's heart. Elaine could not help thinking that her husband had good taste — the girl was young and beautiful, gentle and thoughtful, the kind of woman any man would find hard to resist.

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29 Bab
Chapter 1
Maybe she had stared at the girl for just a moment too long.The girl caught her eye and seemed a bit taken aback, her eyebrows knitting in a frown, her face taking on a look of annoyance. Clearly, she did not appreciate being gawked at.Elaine Johnson mused that the girl's sweetness seemed to be reserved solely for Jasper Carter."Ms. Johnson, your room is ready. It's on the 52nd floor."Elaine accepted the room key from the front desk clerk, noticing the girl also shot her a quick look.It turned out that they were both staying on the 52nd floor.Elaine was about to head off when she spun around and nearly crashed into Jasper, who had just shown up. He looked just as taken aback to see her there.Elaine had thought about acting like she did not know him. She wanted to keep things less awkward in public.Jasper stepped in her way and said, "Mrs. Carter, what brings you here?"Elaine regarded him, weighing her words.It was not like she could have admitted she was there to ha
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Chapter 2
Elaine had not really reacted yet.Jasper's new flame looked a bit shell-shocked, rapidly blinking as she took in the scene.The young girl's face was on the verge of tears, oblivious to the fact that she was the other woman. She held the man's hand, her voice trembling as she said, "Mr. Carter, I...I didn't realize you had... I should go."Elaine had seen her fair share of delicate, helpless girls who played the innocent act, but ones as heartbreakingly pitiful as her? Those were rare.She stood with her arms folded, watching them, a smirk playing on her lips.Jasper caught her eye, paused, and calmly said, "No need to worry. Mrs. Carter is quite understanding."He looked at her for confirmation. "Isn't that right?"Elaine's reply was laced with sarcasm, "Mr. Carter, since when do I have a say in your matters?"Jasper's smile was sharp, his tone biting as he said, "Elaine, you're finally getting the picture."Elaine's role as a wife felt like a cruel joke.Yet, she could not
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Chapter 3
Elaine's blood ran hot through her veins.The presence that she could not escape made her want to bolt.She inhaled deeply. As she turned, the man caught her chin and kissed her fiercely and possessively.Her mind was a whirl of irritation and confusion.Part of her wanted to pull away.He seemed to read her thoughts, nipping her lip in a warning. "Having second thoughts?"However, before Elaine could respond, her eyes brimmed with tears.The man laughed and locked eyes with her, a smirk playing on his lips. "You weren't scared when you were pushing your card into my hand."Elaine could not blame anyone but herself; she had had too much to drink that night.Spurred on by her friend, she boldly gave her card to the most dashing guy there.Little did she know that he was Jasper's cousin, who was always overseas.She had figured Stephen Carter would lose interest once he knew who she was.Yet there he was, showing up for their date.Elaine's voice tightened, and there was a w
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Chapter 4
Elaine took a refreshing bath and slipped into clean pajamas, but her respite was short-lived. Stephen's arms ensnared her once more, his kisses reigniting with an intense heat.It was a long while before their fervor subsided.Feeling drained and sticky with sweat, Elaine was too weary and drowsy to consider another shower.She sat in a daze, her feet still not touching the floor.Suddenly, someone caught her wrist. A deep, chilling voice cut through the silence. "Where do you think you're going?"With a raspy voice, Elaine replied, "To take a bath.""Got any energy left?" Stephen's voice was gentle.Elaine was too spent to answer. Before she knew it, Stephen had swept her up and carried her to the bathroom.They ended up sharing another bath, the steam or maybe the closeness turning her cheeks a rosy red. It was a detail she would keep to herself, too shy to share.Jasper, her husband, had grown distant. His touch had become a memory. His visits home were rare, and those nig
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Chapter 5
Elaine had never known Jasper could be so cutting with his words.There were no curses or vulgarities.Yet his remarks were so pointed and sarcastic that she could not stand it.She felt like her heart was already torn to shreds by his words, bleeding out, but she still could not help feeling heartbroken.The saying—Time changes everything—could not be more true for her and Jasper.As she bit back the sting, Elaine shot back with a reply. "Don't kid yourself, Jasper. I'm not exactly pining for you."Jasper gave her a look that was half-smirk, half-question. "Really?"Elaine nodded firmly. "Absolutely. You were the one who said you wouldn't meddle in my personal life."He had indeed said that to her, right after she saw a photo of him in the newspaper, cozying up to a movie star."Isn't it better to just do our own thing?"She could still recall those words as if they were spoken yesterday.Jasper looked at her up and down. "Maybe you're right."He said, "Just try not to boo
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Chapter 6
Lucy's eyes widened as she stared at Elaine in disbelief."You..."Elaine gave her a knowing smile. "Ms. Chapman, if you're that capable, try snagging Jasper for marriage. However, let me tell you, being his wife isn't all it's cracked up to be."Lucy was too caught up in excitement to really listen. "You're not worried about me telling Mr. Carter? You think he'd want a faded beauty? Plus, you're cheating while still being married."Elaine could not help but laugh at the irony, especially since those accusations were coming from Lucy.Lucy seemed blissfully unaware that Elaine and Jasper were already navigating their divorce.She was entirely in the dark."Go ahead and tell him," Elaine said dismissively. "I don't need you to speak for me. I'll tell him to his face."Elaine was not about to make her life more complicated than needed, especially since her words that morning had fallen on Jasper's deaf ears.She did not waste too much time on a back-and-forth with Lucy.On her
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Chapter 7
"Elaine, you've been part of the Carter family for a long time."In all these years, we've never shortchanged you, right? No kids yet—how does that look? The gossip is unbearable."You might not worry about your reputation, but the Carters have a name to uphold."If things don't change, it may be time for you to step aside."Mandy's words were calm, her tone low, affording Elaine her pride.Elaine was about to respond when Mandy said, "I wasn't happy when Jasper wanted to marry you. I only agreed with great reluctance."To be frank, you're from a modest background, and well—"Mandy hesitated before she said, "You're just not in the same league as the Carter family."However, Jasper was smitten with you, dead set on marrying you. He didn't want anyone else."We had to give in."I used to think Jasper was head over heels for you. Now, it seems that was all there was to it."Love was often a fair-weather friend—easy to come by during tough times, but hard to hold on to.Even t
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Chapter 8
With a hint of challenge, Elaine said, "Oh. Then, last night's attempt might just fulfill your mother's wishes sooner than expected."Jasper gave her a penetrating look. "Impressive. Good for you."He then gestured toward the dining room. "Come on, it's time for dinner."The old mansion was bustling with guests and relatives from both the host's side and beyond.Jasper's grandfather, Daniel Carter, presided at the head of the table, an empty chair beside him.Without a word from Daniel, no one dared to lift a fork."Stephen's not here yet. Let's hang tight a little longer."No sooner had the words faded than a rustle came from outside the door.Moments later, a man cloaked in a black overcoat entered, catching everyone's eye.Stephen had spent years overseas, rarely showing his face at home.The Carters always held Daniel's favorite grandson in high regard."Sorry for being late."The man brought a lingering cold from outside as he nonchalantly hung his coat on a chair and
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Chapter 9
Daniel could not contain his delight.As long as Stephen had someone special, that was all that mattered.With so much going for him, what girl would not be interested in him?"Stephen, you haven't snagged her yet?" Jasper teased.He and Stephen had always been close, especially during their school years.Stephen had bailed Jasper out more than once during his wild teenage years.Stephen said, "She's got some issues to work through."Jasper raised an eyebrow, surprised. Stephen had never shown interest in any woman before. He had always been the solitary type.Back in high school, he had had no shortage of admirers.When he got to college, girls flocked to him like fish in a river, too many to count.His cousin was like a clueless bachelor, with zero interest in the whole love game.However, as one would say, when the old house went up in flames, it would really blaze.The others got curious too. "Who's the girl? Do we know her? Have we met her?""You'll see," Stephen said
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Chapter 10
It had been ages since Jasper had called her Ellie.Her eyes burned with tears, puffy and red, and she felt like she might crumble.Despite the time that had passed, she was still at a loss.Even when love had faded without an apparent sickness, there had to be a reason behind it.Elaine racked her brain but could not pinpoint where things had gone wrong.What had she done to deserve that?Elaine sniffled, fighting back the tears, and asked, "Jasper, can you tell me why you've stopped loving me? If I've done something wrong, can you please explain it to me?"The man's eyes were fixed on her.As he saw the shimmer of tears in her eyes, a trace of emotion seemed to cross his face, or maybe it was just her wishful thinking.Elaine felt his silence stretch on for an eternity.After what seemed like forever, she heard Jasper's indifferent voice cut through her haze. "I don't know."Maybe I've just grown tired of us."There will always be someone younger, prettier, and more innoc
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