Semua Bab Always Been You: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Improving her mood wasn't easy for Grace. She didn't want to spoil dinner with Evan; instead, she aimed to turn the evening into an enjoyable experience. Her best friend had just passed a critical stage related to their parents' affair, making things particularly sensitive.Therefore, Grace made an effort to respond positively to every topic Evan brought up. She complemented his conversations with light laughter and jokes, and fortunately, this helped lift her spirits significantly."Wow, a French restaurant! This is what my colleagues have been talking about. They mentioned it’s a fancy place, and it’s quite expensive, Evan—ah, but you’re the GM. It must be dirt cheap for you." Grace chuckled, realizing just how well she knew her best friend. She unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the car.Evan approached from the other side. He locked the car and stood next to Grace. "Honestly, I looked up some good restaurants, and this was the first one on the list," he said."Aw, my dress doesn

As usual, the hotel's marketing department organized a special internal event for office staff to celebrate Valentine's Day. This year's theme was "Feeling Nostalgic," allowing everyone to send a secret love letter to someone they admired, just like in school.Many staff members were eager to participate, even though it wasn't mandatory. Each secret love letter would be collected in a special box placed next to the door of each department before February 14th. The letters would then be distributed to their recipients on the big day.On the morning of Valentine's Day, Grace found several love letters waiting on her desk. Some were typed, while others were handwritten. She read them all, but none of the letters impressed her. To her, they felt like the passing wind, leaving no mark.“This one looks like it's from Mario—I mean,” Nita cleared her throat and continued in a melodic tone, “Mr. Suganda. It's neatly handwritten, has refined diction, and seems to express how well he knows you, G

"Grace, are you okay?" Mario's voice interrupted her thoughts.With a quick nod, Grace replied, "I’m sorry, Mr. Suganda. I was just lost in thought about some employees in the F&B department who complained about their entitlements." It was an excuse she could easily come up with, and fortunately, her mind worked quickly to cover the confusion that had troubled her since the night before.Mario pulled out a blue folder from in front of her and handed it to Grace. "For that issue, you don’t need to dwell on it. Please go to Mr. Williams's office and deliver this. Make sure to note in detail if he requests any revisions, as this is urgent," he instructed.Since morning, Grace had been trying to avoid getting involved with Evan or even running into him. She didn’t want to reveal her intense curiosity or directly ask about the issue that was bothering her. Anthony had advised her not to discuss it before he planned to follow Evan to a bar later that night.However, now that Grace felt she h

Everything had been going well until about a month later. There was no sign of either Grace’s dad or Evan’s mom, which led them to conclude that their parents hadn’t come to Bali to meet Grace.Things improved, and progress was evident. Evan's mental health was on the rise, Grace returned to her routine at the office, and she helped Indah after work. Additionally, with enough savings, Indah's drink stall officially transformed into a pastry shop.For Grace, there was nothing better than moments like this. She began to notice positive changes in her life, especially with Evan back as her old best friend and some improvements within her small family. All she hoped for was a sense of peace in her life.It was Saturday noon, and Grace knew it was her turn to stay in the shop with Indah. She left the house somewhat distracted, her hair tied up. The sun was high in the sky, dazzling her eyes. She walked with her hands shielding her face from the bright light.Before entering the shop, someon

Indah would have struggled to manage her pastry store without Grace's help. Despite her health condition, Indah insisted on making more pastries. Grace was opposed to the idea, but after some persuasion and the establishment of certain conditions, they reached an agreement. Indah would produce smaller quantities than usual, while Evan and Anthony assisted with the sales.However, juggling a job at a hotel while managing Indah's pastry shop proved to be challenging for Grace. She had limited time to rest, and everything felt exhausting, especially with the HR department's constant workload every single day.Noticing how hard Grace was working, Evan felt compelled to do something for her. After careful consideration, he decided to create a new position in hotel management specifically designed for her, a role that had never existed before. He believed she was the perfect fit.However, Evan knew he couldn't simply place Grace in the new position without risking scandalous rumors. As a res