Semua Bab When Hate Falls in Love : Bab 11 - Bab 20

Aurora woke up in a panic when she saw that the clock on the wall showed it was already half past six in the morning. Her eyes widened, and she immediately jumped up from the sofa with her hair still messy. Without wasting any time, she ran to the kitchen, ready to prepare breakfast as usual. However, her steps suddenly stopped.In the dining room, Rafael was already sitting calmly with a cup of black coffee in his hand. In front of him was a tablet displaying a work report. His face looked focused, slightly serious, but there was an odd calmness that Aurora felt that morning.Aurora bowed her head, feeling guilty."I'm sorry, I woke up late... I should have-"But before she could finish her sentence, Rafael spoke first, without turning his head. "From now on, you only need to prepare dinner." His voice was calm yet firm. Aurora looked at him in surprise. "Just dinner?" she repeated softly, as if to make sure she hadn't heard correctly.Rafael

The car Aurora was riding in finally came to a stop in front of a luxurious restaurant with classic architecture and a beautifully landscaped small garden at the front. Aurora swallowed hard as she read the restaurant's name on the grand wooden sign-it was one of the most prestigious dining establishments in the city. The parking lot was filled with luxury cars, and the guests stepping out of their vehicles were dressed in elegant attire, whether suits or semi-formal dresses.Rafael got out first without saying a word. He walked calmly toward the entrance, wearing a neat business suit that always made him stand out. Aurora remained seated in the car, unsure whether to follow or wait.From the front, Rafael suddenly turned around and raised his eyebrows. "What are you doing?"Aurora opened the door slowly, then got out while closing it carefully. "I thought I was just dropping you off," she said, her voice slightly nervous. "Should I come in too?"Rafael narrowed his eyes as if the que

Aurora and Rafael were still staring at each other, caught in a closeness they hadn't planned. Aurora's face began to flush, and Rafael, for some reason, didn't move away either. Their hearts pounded rapidly, and the atmosphere turned silent and awkward.Suddenly, something fell, breaking the silence with a soft sound followed by a scatter of white grains that landed on Rafael's head.Aurora held her breath, then glanced upward. The salt she had touched earlier had fallen from the shelf, and now it was sprinkling down on Rafael's hair like an unexpected snowfall. Rafael closed his eyes slowly and let out a long sigh, while Aurora covered her mouth with her hand, trying to suppress the laughter that was about to burst out."So... now I'm part of the seasoning too?" Rafael asked flatly, though the feigned annoyance in his voice was clear.Aurora couldn't hold her laughter any longer. "Sorry... I didn't mean to!" she said between giggles, reaching for a cloth to brush t

On a still fairly calm morning at the office, Aurora stood near the coffee machine with Lia, her cheerful coworker who was always up-to-date with office gossip. A cup of warm coffee had just been transferred into Aurora's hand when Lia took a sip of her drink while glancing around."Pretty quiet this morning, huh?" Lia murmured.Aurora nodded slightly. "Yeah, not too crowded yet."They chatted lightly while waiting for their other coworkers to arrive, but their conversation was cut off when footsteps echoed from the main entrance. Rafael had just arrived. His appearance was as neat and elegant as always, but his face looked cold and expressionless.Aurora reflexively tried to greet him, "Good morning, sir-"But before she could finish the sentence, Rafael had already walked past her without looking, without a single word. Aurora froze; the small smile that had briefly lifted the corner of her lips slowly faded.Lia, who had been watching everything with sharp

Aurora stared sharply at Rafael, her gaze impossible to conceal. Displeasure was written all over her face. Rafael's possessive remark, made without the slightest regard for her feelings, ignited a fire in her chest."I don't belong to anyone," Aurora said flatly, but with heavy emphasis.Rafael looked at her, seemingly in disbelief at the rejection. But before he could say anything, Aurora had already pulled her hand from his grip. She then turned and, without hesitation, accepted Kevin's still-outstretched and respectful hand.Without a word, Aurora walked with Kevin toward the dance floor. Her elegant gown swayed gently with her steps, and for a moment, silence enveloped Rafael, who remained frozen in place.The music began to play softly, and Aurora started dancing with Kevin. Their movements were natural and well-coordinated, and now and then, light laughter escaped Aurora's lips, enlivening the atmosphere around them.Rafael watched them from a distance, hi