Semua Bab The Scent of Secrets : Bab 1 - Bab 5

"Ow!" My hand flew to my head, a heavy throb blooming behind my eyes. My body felt stiff, each tiny movement sending a sharp prick across my skin. Slowly, I forced my eyelids open. My eyes snapped wide at the sight. "Where am I?" I was lying on a queen-size bed that seemed to swallow me in its softness. A plush pink comforter was pulled up to my chin. Above, a grand chandelier, made of glittering crystals with hints of pink, hung directly over the bed. Across the room, an oval-shaped mirror with a whimsical pink bow border reflected the light. The walls, mostly painted in soft pink and white, were adorned with many framed paintings. A small, glowing lamp sat on a nightstand beside me. A dark hallway stretched away, leading to what I guessed was another room, but I couldn't see past the shadows. I couldn't tell if it was morning or evening because the curtains were so thick and heavy, blocking out any light. The air conditioner hummed softly, keeping the room perfectly cool, not to

"Where is he?" I asked the woman, whose name was Bea. Jomin, the driver, explained that Bea's family had been hired by the man's family to be a caretaker for the house. At first, she was the only one there, but over time, five of them ended up working together. I felt a pang of guilt for being rude to her earlier, especially when I learned she was the youngest and working to support her family. Bea approached me where I stood outside. "Sir just left," she said, sounding apologetic. "He just left." "Is he at work?" Jomin asked. Bea nodded, and I let out a heavy sigh. I had hoped to find him and talk, but it seemed he was taking back his offer. A wave of disappointment washed over me, and my body went limp. Suddenly, a phone rang. It was Bea's. She answered it, glancing at me with a strange smile. "Okay, sir," she said before hanging up. She gave me a playful look and nudged Jomin, who had been checking his watch impatiently. He looked at her in annoyance, but when he saw her ex