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An Unravelling Life

Penulis: Ronistile
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-18 21:55:00
Sofia told me the day before I left for London that the contract was ending. She did not try to soften it.

“If I had known my son would let things get this messy,” she said, her tone sharp enough to cut, “I would never have agreed to this arrangement in the first place.”

I kept my expression neutral, though her words stayed with me long after she left the room, leaving a hollow ache in my chest.

The next morning I boarded the flight with Erik. His quiet presence was the only thing keeping me from feeling completely adrift. I was not ready for what awaited in the first-class cabin.

Ida. And Arne.

Our eyes met, and Ida froze before a practiced smile curved her lips, one that never reached her eyes. Arne glanced at me with polite curiosity.

“I think we crossed paths at court,” he said, his voice even and measured. “Although we never spoke. I am Arne.”

He extended his hand. I hesitated for a beat before shaking it.

“I know who you are,” I replied quietly.

Ida leaned back,
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  • Twisted Fate    A Confusing Life

    When Aleksander sent me the flight details, my first reaction was to stare at my phone for a long while, the air caught in my lungs. It was one thing to think about seeing him again, another to see the confirmation sitting in my inbox. A part of me wanted to delete the message and pretend it never came, but another part, the one weighed down with questions about Aria, knew I could not keep running. I told Alf that night. We were in the living room, a half-empty bottle of wine between us. He was scrolling through his phone when I finally said, “Aleksander booked a flight. For me. To Rome.” His head snapped up, eyes narrowing. “And you’re thinking of going?” “I have to.” I hated how my voice wavered. “Aria won’t talk to me, Alf. He says she’s safe, but I need to see her. I need to know for myself.” He set his phone down, leaning forward, elbows resting on his knees. “Judi… you know what seeing him again means. Are you ready for that?” “I don’t know,” I admitted, pressing my hands

  • Twisted Fate    A Bounding Life

    No matter how far I run, Aleksander always finds a way to stay tangled in my life. Even now, when I have been trying so hard to move forward, I wake up every day to the same weight on my chest. Knowing that he has been talking to my sister behind my back, that he gave her a job and even flew her out to Italy, makes the betrayal sting deeper. I want to believe it has nothing to do with the mafia, but that thought lingers in the back of my mind like a shadow I cannot shake. I just hope Aria has not made the same mistake twice, the kind of mistake that could put her in danger again. I have been calling her for days, each time more desperate than the last. She will not answer, not even send a quick text. It feels like I am shouting into a void, chasing someone who no longer wants to be found. Coming back home was supposed to mean finally seeing her, but now I feel like I am on the outside of her world, looking in through glass I cannot break. Alf and I decided to stay for a few week

  • Twisted Fate    A Fading Life

    “So does this make us official?” Alf asked, his voice soft as his thumb traced idle patterns over the back of my hand. I smiled at him, the warmth in his gaze drawing one of my own. “Yes, it does,” I said quietly. The corner of his mouth curved up, a small, genuine smile that made something inside me settle. He leaned in, and our lips met in a kiss that was gentle, patient, almost questioning. I let myself melt into it, allowing the comfort of his presence to wash over me. It was different from the chaos I had been living with, and for once, different felt good. It had been more than two weeks since the confrontation with Aleksander, since that night when all the anger and heartbreak I had tried to hold back finally spilled over. I had not seen him since. No calls, no messages. It was as if he had evaporated from my life overnight, leaving only echoes behind. I told myself I was moving on, that each day made it easier to push him further from my thoughts. Some days I almost belie

  • Twisted Fate    A Shattering Life

    I woke up to the sound of buttons clicking softly and the faint rustle of fabric. Aleksander stood by the edge of the bed, the morning light catching the hard lines of his face as he fixed his shirt. For a moment, I just lay there watching him, remembering the way his arms felt around me a few hours ago. “You’re leaving already?” My voice was still heavy with sleep. He glanced over, his face unreadable. “I have work. I’ll be back later.” A part of me wanted to tell him to stay, to come back into bed and hold me like last night wasn’t already fading, but the words stuck in my throat. I only nodded. He picked up his jacket, pressed a quick kiss to my cheek, and slipped out. The soft click of the door left the apartment quieter than before. I lay there staring at the ceiling, replaying the night in my head. His touch still lingered, but the old doubts were creeping in. Aleksander had walked away from me once before. What made this time any different? My phone buzzed. Alf’s name lit

  • Twisted Fate    A Claiming Life

    “You went out with him.” His voice was low and sharp, cutting through the stillness of the room. “After I told you to stay away from him,” he added, stepping closer. I froze, my breath catching. What was he even doing here at this hour? He had ended the contract, sent me packing, and disappeared for more than a week without a single word. Now the first thing out of his mouth was about Alf? I felt irritation spike inside me. “So you came all this way just to ask me that? After over a week of silence?” My voice trembled with anger as I looked up at him. His brows furrowed, but I did not stop. “Why do you even care, Aleksander? We are not together anymore. The deal is over. I can do whatever I want and be with whoever I want.” His gaze darkened, a storm gathering behind his eyes. “You are very stubborn, Judi,” he said, his tone dropping lower. “Is it your intention to hurt me by being with him?” For a moment, I faltered. There was something in his words I had not expe

  • Twisted Fate    A Changing Life

    I stood in front of the mirror, leaning in close as I touched up the last bit of lipstick. The strapless maroon dress hugged me perfectly, elegant yet making me feel a little exposed. I ran my hands down the fabric one last time, checking my reflection. The curls I had spent half an hour coaxing into shape fell softly around my shoulders. A light mist of perfume settled on my wrists, and I took a steadying breath. It had been a week since I left Aleksander’s house, a week since the contract ended. In all that time, nothing. No calls, no messages, no word from him at all. I told myself I should be fine with that. It was what I wanted, wasn’t it? But the silence had a way of crawling into my thoughts when I was least expecting it. Every time my mind wandered, I pictured him with her—the woman his mother had always wanted for him. Aleksander standing by her side, tall and coldly beautiful, as if I had been nothing more than a placeholder. I hated the knot of unease that twisted in my

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