Karina closed her eyes for a moment. Is this the time? “Karina answer me.” Saka held both of Karina’s shoulders. “I don’t want to think badly about you guys. I have to make sure the truth comes from your own mouth first.” “You know? If you dare to betray me. I won’t be able to control my emotions anymore. My temperament could flare up.” Saka looked at Karina. “So please, give me an explanation.” About Saka who changed into a patient man and an ideal husband. There was a struggle that the man went through. Saka was able to change because he consulted a psychiatrist. He also took medication for several months. He practiced hard to control his emotions that easily went up and down. All for ready? For Karina! So that Karina will be with him. So that Karina will not run away from his side. So that Saka can protect and not hurt Karina. “Honey, I’m sorry.” Karina lowered her head. “I should have told you earlier. About me and Steven.” Saka removed his hand from Karina’s shoulder. Karin
“No. Mom does need to be told once in a while. If not, Mom can continue to treat you however she wants.” Saka held Karina’s shoulders. "Regain your former self-confidence Karina. You should not be looked down upon by others. Look at me—you have a cool husband, rich and competent. You should not be looked down upon by others." “I can’t do something like that. I just want to respect my parents. There’s no way I’m going against your own parents.” “I give you permission. I don’t like it if my wife continues to be treated lowly by them.” Saka pulled Karina into his arms. Like a civil war. Karina does not avoid her life with Saka who is comfortable occasionally involved in family wars. ~~ At night. Karina woke up with a dry throat. Slowly she let go of Saka's hug on her waist. Karina walked out to the kitchen. Karina stopped when she saw a man sitting with cigarette smoke billowing into the air. Karina decided to turn around. It could be a hassle for her if she had to deal with that
Karina rubbed her cheek. As soon as he turned around—he felt the corners of his lips were bleeding. The one who slapped him was none other than Leona. The woman who all this time seemed to have a grudge against Karina. “How dare you push Jenifer? You bitch! You will never change. A bitch is always a bitch!” Leona shouted uncontrollably. Her hand was raised to slap Karina again. When Karina closed her eyes, preparing to receive the slap. Instead, she didn't feel anything. Until she opened her eyes—there was a man protecting her. Who else but Saka. “Mom doesn’t need to do that.” “Your wife pushed Jennifer! You want Mom to keep quiet while she hurts your other daughter-in-law? She can’t hurt your daughter-in-law!” “Saka knows. Therefore—Saka will punish Karina himself if he is proven to have intentionally pushed Jennifer.” “Saka, you spoil your wife too much! She has no manners and is being willful towards Mom. She is even pushing her own sister-in-law now.” “Mom, that’s enough.”
The man still hopes to be with Karina. But Karina has repeatedly refused. Until now—Saka doesn't know. Karina doesn't want to tell Saka either. “Hello everyone!” the echoing shout. Kelly, Xavier’s first wife’s sister-in-law. Always stylish wherever she is. The bag that is always updated is worth a house in Indonesia. “I brought some snacks for you guys.” Putting a large paper bag on the table. "Good. I happen to be hungry." Jenifer gently patted Kelly's shoulder. "Thank you sister-in-law. Love you." “What are you talking about? Don’t use Indonesian when you’re with me.” Kelly was very annoyed when Jennifer spoke in a language she didn’t understand. "Jenifer said she was hungry. She also said thank you." Karina tried to explain. But her efforts were not reciprocated by Kelly. The woman only glanced at Karina. Kelly suddenly went deaf when Karina started talking. “Oh yeah where are the kids?” Jennifer asked. “They always play at the back,” Kelly replied. It's not just Karina wh
“Of course I won’t refuse.” Jennifer looked at Steven. “I am your wife. I will go wherever you go. I also don’t mind living in Indonesia. Short or long, the most important thing is that the three of us can stay together.” Jenifer’s answer left Steven speechless. “Don’t go back on your word. I don’t want to hear your complaints.” Jennifer smiled. “No way. When I’m there I’ll learn the culture. I want to get closer to your home country.” There was a feeling of happiness. But Steven quickly brushed it aside. “Okay. You can sleep now.” Their relationship is indeed a bit complicated. But there is one thing that still bothers Steven why he can't love Jennifer. Even though their relationship is quite good—even though Steven tends to be indifferent like this. ~~ Two years have passed. Karina's life is very happy with Saka. Also with their son. Daniel Aaron Ravindra. A cute boy who is now playing behind the house. A boy who loves playing ball. “Daniel, are you hungry? Let’s eat with Mam
“There are no small countries, Steven. Every country has its own potential. You still have Indonesian blood but you call your home country small.” Leona rubbed Hendrick’s arm to be more patient. “Delux would not have developed if Indonesia was a small country.”“Okay, fine.” Steven got up from his seat. “If that’s what Dad wants. I’ll do it. I’ll go to Indonesia. Manage Delux there and learn to love my own people.”“Steven!” Hendrick stood up. “If you continue to be this rude, Dad will not hesitate to cross your name off the list of heirs.”Steven sighed.“Forgive him, Dad. He’s just upset,” Xavier said in defense of his brother. “He’ll learn to manage the business better. Please forgive him just this once.”Xavier nudged Steven’s arm. Finally, Steven bent down. Taking Hendrick’s hand—kissing the back of his father’s hand. “I’m sorry, Dad. I’m just upset because Daddy suddenly moved me.”Hendrick looked at Steven. “Manage it well if you want Dad to forgive you.”“Yes, I will try.”~~