“Morning, my sexy wifey.”A deep voice whispered gently in her ear, stirring Kia awake.As she stretched and yawned, Byan’s lips started trailing kisses across her chest, making Kia chuckle softly. She smiled, running her fingers through his thick hair as he remained absorbed in his exploration, showing no sign of stopping.“Byan.”“Hm?”Kia hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words. But she eventually gave up—her pregnancy made her head feel a bit fuzzy in the mornings, and heavy thinking wasn’t ideal.“Uh… how long are we staying here?” Kia finally voiced the question that had been circling in her mind.“Here?” Byan lifted his head from her chest, eyebrows raised. “You mean in Bali? Or the resort?”“In Bali. I mean, how long are we staying in Bali,” Kia clarified quickly. She knew this resort held a deep meaning for Byan, and honestly, she felt comfortable here too.But she also missed Jakarta. Isn’t that where they actually lived? Lately, though, it seemed like Byan wa
Perfect. Kia couldn’t find a more fitting word to describe everything that was happening today… flawless. Everything she laid her eyes on seemed so beautiful and mesmerizing. White flowers, soft pinks, pale yellows, and light blues adorned the entire room, decorating her wedding venue with a delicate elegance. Her tired brown eyes blinked slowly, as if in disbelief of the words she had just said in her mind. Her wedding. For the past week, she had been hospitalized as the doctor had ordered complete bedrest to safeguard her still-fragile pregnancy. Then, once she was cleared to return home, three days later Byan invited her aunt and uncle, Burhan and Ana, to come to Bali. They were Kia’s only remaining family after her father passed away when she was a child, and her mother followed a few years ago. Even though Kia had already called them to share the news, they were still utterly shocked when a luxury car arrived to take them to the airport, where a private jet awaited to fly
Kia took a deep breath before slowly opening her eyes. Her head rested comfortably on Byan's arm, and the warmth of his embrace, like a living blanket that had held her tightly all night, made her feel as though he never wanted to let go. For once, Kia was the first to wake up, still wrapped in the afterglow of their passionate lovemaking. She glanced up at Byan’s handsome face, still peacefully asleep. A smile formed on her full lips, as she recalled the words he had repeatedly whispered to her the night before. "I love you, Kia." Remembering his deep, masculine voice uttering those words so tenderly sent a wave of happiness through her soul. She knew she would never tire of hearing that sentence, not as long as it came from Byan’s lips. Could falling in love really feel this wonderful? It felt as if a lifetime in this world would be too short, and Kia didn’t want her time to end as long as she remained in Byan’s warm embrace. Byan made her feel valued, especially
The door opened from the outside, allowing two figures to step into the Presidential Suite. They both walked in silence toward the master bedroom, despite the noise of thoughts racing in their minds. “I need to make a call,” Byan said to Kia, who had been following him closely, her hand still in his grip. The girl nodded slowly with a small smile. “I’ll wait for you on the balcony.” “You don’t have to go anywhere, Kia. This conversation isn’t a secret,” Byan stated firmly, his dark eyes locking onto hers, trying to decipher what she was thinking, as she had grown unusually quiet. “It’s okay, Byan. I just want to get some fresh air,” Kia replied, her tone giving an excuse. Byan remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on her beautiful face and enchanting smile. However, he knew deep down that Kia was hiding something behind that expression. 'That damn Bara! This is all his fault,' Byan cursed inwardly. Yes, Bara’s arrival at the family dinner had worsened an already tense
Byan and Kia walked together towards the VIP section of the restaurant, a luxurious private room that could accommodate up to 25 people.Tonight, Kia looked truly stunning. Her makeup perfectly accentuated her already flawless beauty, and the black off-shoulder dress Byan had bought for her fit her figure perfectly.Despite her impeccable appearance, her heart was pounding relentlessly, even though Byan kept reassuring her that there was nothing to worry about."There they are," Byan pointed at a group of people standing and chatting, each holding a cocktail.Clinging to Byan's right arm, Kia tried to walk gracefully, even though she felt as if she might trip over her own feet from the nervousness.A young woman, strikingly beautiful and around Kia's age, was the first to notice Byan and Kia’s arrival. Her eyes widened, and she quickly moved toward them."Byan!" The young woman’s radiant smile was as bright as the morning sun, drawing everyone's attention to the couple."Hello, Nai."
Byan opened the door to his Presidential Suite when he heard the soft chime of the doorbell.After making sure the blanket was snugly covering Kia's body and confirming that she was still sound asleep, Byan quickly stepped out of the master bedroom and headed for the door."Hello, good evening, Byan," greeted a smiling face from behind the door.Byan returned the middle-aged man’s friendly smile. "Please, come in, Dr. Indra," he said, gesturing him inside.Dr. Indra had been the on-call medical officer at the Samudra family resort for many years. The two of them then entered and sat on the large dark-brown leather sofa.Dr. Indra placed his medical bag on the table and took a long look at the bandage wrapped around Byan’s right hand, now stained with blood seeping through the fabric."May I see your hand?" he asked.Byan raised his injured hand, glanced briefly at the blood-soaked bandage, and extended it toward the doctor."Well, well, have you been working too hard with that injured