LOGIN“Is that true? Oh God, Mommy is truly grateful and happy.”Annetha immediately hugged Bintang upon learning that her daughter was pregnant. In the past, she had been afraid, but Annetha chose to surrender just like her daughter, hoping to find the best path.Bintang and Langit went to Annetha’s house after the doctor allowed Bintang to go home, having confirmed that her condition had improved. They deliberately came to share the news of Bintang’s pregnancy, although Bintang herself was unsure whether her father would accept it. However, one thing was certain—Bintang did not want the past incident to happen again.“Mommy isn’t angry?” Bintang asked, fear evident on her pale face.Annetha released the hug and looked at Bintang while cupping her daughter’s cheeks.“Of course not. Why would Mommy be angry? Mommy is actually very happy that your wish has finally come true,” Annetha said with deep gratitude.Sashi sat on Langit’s lap, listening to the conversation among the adults, especial
Sashi sat on the bench in front of the school building, waiting for Bintang, who still hadn’t arrived.“Did Mommy forget?”Sashi let out a heavy sigh, her shoulders rising and falling. Her teacher had already tried to contact Bintang, but there was no answer because Bintang’s bag—along with her phone—had been left at the clinic. That was why Sashi kept waiting, convinced that Bintang would eventually come to pick her up.She remained there patiently, sitting while swinging her legs back and forth. Soon, a boy approached her.“Haven’t you been picked up yet?”Sashi looked up and met the gaze of a boy from a higher grade, a sixth grader.“Yeah, Mommy hasn’t picked me up yet,” Sashi replied, still looking at him.The boy glanced around, then sat down beside her.“My mom hasn’t picked me up either. She’s probably picking up my two younger siblings from their lessons first,” he said while scanning their surroundings.Sashi nodded at his words. It wasn’t bad to sit together while waiting fo
Langit rushed toward the clinic to check on Bintang’s condition. When he arrived, he saw Bintang lying on the bed, her face pale and her body weak, even though she was already conscious.“Bin.” Langit stepped closer and immediately caressed his wife’s face.“How is her condition?” Langit asked the doctor on duty at the clinic, as Bintang still looked like she was grimacing in pain.“Her blood pressure is very low, most likely due to exhaustion. However, to determine the exact cause, it would be better to take her to the hospital for a complete examination, Sir,” the clinic doctor explained. He had only assessed Bintang’s condition based on her complaints.Langit did not say much. He immediately lifted Bintang into his arms and carried her out of the clinic. Bintang’s unusual condition naturally made Langit anxious. He had to take her to the hospital for a thorough examination.“El, what happened?” Joya and Kenzo, who had just exited the elevator in the lobby, were shocked to see Langi
Two years later.“Mommy! Daddy! Sashi is going to be late for school!”The shrill voice from outside the bedroom echoed inside. Bintang and Langit, who were still fast asleep, jolted awake as Sashi’s voice was followed by several knocks on the door.Bintang sat up with her eyes still closed. She rubbed her eyes, forcing her eyelids open to look at the clock on the wall.“Oh my God!” Bintang was shocked when she saw that it was already six in the morning.“El, wake up! We’re late!” Bintang hit her husband’s arm, urging Langit to get up.Usually, by this hour, Bintang would already be awake cooking and preparing Sashi’s school supplies. But this morning, she had overslept.All of it was her husband’s fault for dragging her into staying up all night. Asking for his share endlessly had left Bintang completely exhausted, causing her to wake up late.“Just a minute, Bin. Five more minutes,” Langit said lazily, pulling the blanket over himself while keeping his eyes closed. He was reluctant
Bintang folded her arms across her chest, staring at her husband who had just finished undergoing the minor surgery, her expression clearly annoyed.Langit glanced at Aldo, his gaze seeming to throw the words, “I will cut your salary—just wait, you traitor!” He truly had not expected to see Bintang standing there the moment he came out of the operating room.“Don’t look at Aldo. This is between you and me, El!”Bintang knew exactly where her husband’s gaze had gone and immediately reprimanded him.Langit looked at Bintang, guilt and fear evident in his eyes as he met his wife’s stare.“Leave, Al. Don’t worry, I’ll guarantee your career,” Bintang said, assuring her husband’s secretary, since she had been the one who forced Aldo to speak honestly.“Yes, Ma’am.” Aldo immediately fled the room, unwilling to get involved in the tension between husband and wife that had been building for the past few minutes.Langit was completely powerless, staying silent because he knew he was in the wron
“I still can’t wrap my head around you, Sir.”Aldo looked at Langit in disbelief. His sharp mind suddenly failed to grasp the intention behind what his boss was doing.“You don’t need to think about anything,” Langit replied casually.Aldo wanted to retort, but his superior spoke again.“Whatever happens, if my wife calls, don’t answer it!” Langit ordered while he had just finished changing his clothes.At that exact moment, Langit’s phone—currently being held by Aldo—vibrated, since it was set to silent mode and only vibrated for incoming calls or messages.Aldo glanced at the screen and saw Bintang’s name displayed. Langit did not realize that his phone was ringing. He was busy tying the special gown strings given by the nurse before the IV was inserted.“What if she keeps calling?” Aldo asked while sliding the green button on Langit’s phone. He held the phone beside his body with the screen facing backward, so Langit wouldn’t notice that a call had come through.“Well, don’t answer
“El, come home with me,” Joya kept coaxing her son, hoping he would return to Indonesia with her.“No, Mom. I prefer staying here,” Langit refused for the umpteenth time.He was already dressed neatly, preparing to leave for work. Langit worked at Magnifique’s main headquarters in Paris.“I don’t c
It had been two weeks since Bintang reconciled with Arlan. She even began taking Sashi to her parents’ house more often at Annetha’s request.Like that day. Bintang went to Arlan’s house because her father said he was taking leave due to feeling unwell. Without a second thought, Bintang decided to
‘As I stepped out of the place that had always made me feel safe, I refused to lift my head. I didn’t want to raise my face, nor did I want to see how bright that day was. It wasn’t that I didn’t wish to see the beauty of the world, but I was running from the truth—that I had broken the heart of th
“Is that it? That’s the reason you’re breaking up with me? Just because you’re tired of me? What kind of joke is that, huh!”“Yes, I’m tired of you. Besides, from the beginning, didn’t you know you were only my outlet? Come on, don’t be hypocritical. We’re still young, and the love we feel is nothi







