Jason looked at Emily, who was tidying up their bed—after he had cleaned up and was ready to rest. Today was quite tiring for herself and Jason, especially when she had to face Jason's jealousy, which Emily somehow had to explain. The man looked sweet when he was overprotective but, at the same time, terrible. Emily lay with her back to Jason. She wasn't angry, just afraid of Jason's reaction to the decision from Charles that was ultimately delivered to them at the dinner table. Right in front of Emily, as well as Jared. Fortunately, neither Charles nor Emma heard the news of the commotion between Jason and Jared in the office. Although the faces of the two looked battered, neither of the old-man asked. It could be that they already knew; they just chose to keep quiet and not interfere. Jason was facing right and left, unable to close his eyes since earlier. He didn't know if Emily could sleep or not. Jason's face and whole body ached. Even his heart, too. Coupled with Emily's c
Jason enjoyed a coffee at 'The Cafe', Emily and Shila's go-to place whenever they wanted to enjoy a delicious cup of americano. Jason knew the place, too, from eavesdropping on the two friends' conversation when he passed in front of Emily's room. He wanted to know what kind of delicious standard, according to Emily. And in the end, he knew that Emily had a pretty high taste. Jason was about to leave the coffee shop when he bumped into someone and spilt hot coffee on the woman's shirt. "Ah! What are you looking at—Jason?" Tamara rounded her bead at the sight of Jason, who looked different in her eyes. He styled and trimmed his hair neatly, except for the fuzz that adorned his firm jaw, of course. The fuzz was Jason McKennel's attraction in Tamara's eyes. It turns out that Jason still retains what she likes. "You're here too? We are soul mates," she said as her hand traced Jason's suit. "Your suit is dirty, baby. Ah, sorry. I'm still used to calling you that because I love you anyw
Emily was already at home when Jason came home in a mess. Emily didn't dare to ask. She just watched Jason's movements, which seemed strange and cold toward her. Whereas just last night, Jason fell asleep while hugging her from behind after sniffing the scent of her body. Now, he came home with a different look and attitude, even the smell of perfume that Emily did not recognize. "Where are you from, Jase? I was waiting for you at the office for lunch, and you didn't show up," Emily protested, using the mildest language possible. She didn't want to provoke Jason's emotions, who might be tired from just arriving home. "I had a meeting with one of my clients." "Suddenly? And not back at the office?" Jason turned his head and stared at Emily. "Are you interrogating me? What do you want exactly, Em?" the man asked, not daring to come closer to Emily. Jason did not come closer, but Emily, who got up from the sofa and was now walking, cut the distance between herself and Jason. Emily
"Jase, didn't you have breakfast first?" asked Emily, who saw Jason was already dressed in his suit. Emily approached the man, then adjusted his tie and straightened his suit. "What time do you get home?" Emily asked again because Jason didn't answer the first question.She didn't want to waste time with anger. The pain Emily felt was obvious. However, if she just kept quiet and let Jason continue to commit this betrayal against her, she would feel unacceptable. "You're not going to work?" Jason didn't answer his wife's question but instead asked a counter-question. Emily smiled for a moment, then looked intently at the clear irises of the man before her. She wanted to admire her husband once, even though Jason's love could never be hers. "I want to do a little simulation of what being a housewife would be like," Emily replied with a smile. That sentence took Jason aback. "Y-you ... do you agree to stay at home?" Jason asked. Emily nodded, justifying Jason's question, intending t
After Charles and Emma left, Jason and Emily cleaned up the house with uncertainty in their minds. Jason with the dilemma of his marriage to Emily and his love story with another woman who was still married, while Emily with her dreams and the expectations of her in-laws. Neither of them could find the purpose of this forced marriage. However, at least Emily knew that she could be a real wife if Jason would give her a chance and keep the promise he had made to Emily. What is united by God would not be separated by anything but God. Wasn't that so? Unfortunately, that was not what Emily had in mind at the moment. Her fledgling marriage could be on the brink because of Tamara's presence. Emily wouldn't just back down because that's not what's in her principles but maintaining. For now, Emily could keep nothing because Jason's heart is not hers. He must fight for it first. Wasn't that the way to play? "What did mom say to you?" asked Jason, trying to break the silence between the
Emily was ready and had prepared breakfast for her and Jason. She had sent her permission slip and resignation from the office, which she still kept secret from Jason. She had promised to do anything for Jason as long as he would give his heart to Emily. She knew it would not be easy to have Jason's feelings already filled by other women, but she could still try even though it was difficult. That was why she decided to quit her job. And that raised questions in Charles' mind. He finally contacted Emily to ask for an explanation. Of course, Charles didn't want Emily to make a decision that would keep her constrained. "Emily, honey, are you sure about this decision? You love this job so much—you love everything, I know that so why—" Charles paused his question and heard a sigh there. "Did something happen to your marriage? Jason seemed crazy about you a few days ago when he asked you to stop working; why is it like this now?" he added, not understanding. Emily just smiled. She coul
The two were already in a luxurious room with a beautiful view. Emily's heart was troubled, and she was still thinking about the necklace no longer in her hand. Jason had thrown it away. That meant he would never give her a chance. Emily didn't understand why she was so wishy-washy. Wasn't she the one who told Jason to throw it away? Why did she feel unwilling now? Emily got up and then decided to leave the room where she was staying. She was determined; it was still afternoon, and she should have been able to find the necklace before it got carried away, and it became harder for Emily to see it. Jason, who was still cleaning up, didn't find Emily when he came out of the bathroom and left her alone. He thought Emily might want to order something from the cottage. Surely, it wouldn't take long. While Emily had not returned, Jason took out the object he had been hiding in his pants pocket. If Emily thought she was the only one who didn't want it gone, she was wrong. Jason even won
Jason stopped his regular movements. All his muscles and nerves tightened for a moment as he and Emily moaned in unison. Today, Emily once again gave up on what she had decided, that she would no longer hope in Jason. Since he said he needed her to help him find the right path to his heart, Emily had turned into an unyielding figure. At least she was happy now because Jason decided to enjoy this one day with her to commemorate their story fifteen years ago. Just a snot-nosed boy's romance that ended tragically and sank for a dozen years, then began to find its harbor after many misunderstandings. At least Jason knew that Emily had always had a heart for him. And vice versa, Emily learned that Jason liked her too. However, there were things beyond their control that ultimately separated the two. Jason laid his sweat-drenched body down on Emily's side. He grabbed the blanket and, covered Emily's body, and took his wife into his arms, gently kissed her lips. This one day was too bea