Gibran had even introduced Vanya to Yuna, his adoptive mother. Initially, their meetings went smoothly and well. But after Gibran told Yuna who Vanya really was, she immediately asked her foster son to leave Vanya. Yuna wanted nothing to do with Frans and Veronica.However, every time Yuna refused to meet Vanya and forbade Gibran to do so, Vanya persisted and ignored the rejection. This persistence eventually melted Yuna's heart, and she began to prepare herself for the possibility of Gibran marrying Vanya. For now, she had asked Vanya to keep their relationship and Gibran's identity a secret until both of them were ready for marriage.But now, Gibran felt that everything he had fought for was in vain. After ignoring him for a week, Vanya had come to meet him and stated that she wanted to end their relationship. Not only that, but Vanya also asked Gibran to accept Sabrina as his future wife.Sabrina, whom Gibran had met during Vanya's birthday party. Observing her interaction with Sab
"Ma, please, I beg you. This won't take long," Gibran pleaded again. He assumed that Yuna's shock was due to sharing in the pain he felt from what Vanya had done to him."Give me some time to think. This is too sudden," Yuna immediately reached for her wheelchair. Without seeking Gibran's assistance, she tried to get onto the wheelchair herself."Ma..." Gibran stopped Yuna and gently lifted her, then placed her on the wheelchair. He sat on the floor before her."Please don't be angry, Ma," he implored."Give me some time to think. Time to gather the courage to reopen these old wounds. Not about you, but about me.""What do you mean, Ma?""Take me to my room. I need time and courage to reopen these wounds that have never healed," Yuna's vacant gaze pulled her back into the past. A time when her youth was shattered abruptly. She would need immense strength to share those memories with Gibran."Alright, Ma. I'll wait until you're ready. And I hope this won't be a burden on you. If you do
Gibran's brow furrowed. “You said? Why does he say? Wasn't Mama the one who gave birth? But now why does it seem like mom has doubts about them?"“I've never once touched your sister. Never mind touching it. Never seen it before. Because after giving birth to the three of them, I was unconscious and as soon as consciousness dawned on me, I asked your grandfather and uncle to say that I had died. So that Gerald can calmly take your sister and no one gets hurt between me and Bianca."“But here Mama is the one who is hurt. Away from the three younger siblings and I'm sure Mama loves Sabrina's father.""You're right." Yuna smiled bitterly. Love? Ah, of course she really loves Gerald. Really love it, actually. The proof is that until now Yuna doesn't want to have a legitimate husband. Even though her previous lover wanted to make her his wife. The man was willing to accept all Yuna's shortcomings, because he was aware of Yuna's sacrifice for him.This rejection made Yuna's parents even mor
Gibran stared into Vanya's black eyes. A gaze that is so soft and full of affection.“Ignore everyone else. I love you, Van. Love you very much. So please. Look at me and listen to me. You deserve to be happy and so do I.”Gibran brought his face closer. Within seconds, their lips met each other.Vanya froze. He tried to break the kiss between him and Gibran. This was the first time he was doing this and his mother always said never to approach anything that would lead to a bad direction.However, Gibran, who was overcome by emotion and fear of losing Vanya, pressed the girl's nape and deepened their kiss."Mmhh..." Vanya moaned. When Gibran sucked in his tongue.The man brought one hand to squeeze one of Vanya's breasts.Vanya's eyes widened. He tried to push Gibran to stop. What they both did was a fatal mistake that would draw them into a very big sin.However, it was all too late. Gibran had pulled off the blouse that Vanya was wearing. "Gibran... don't.""I ask. This way there wi
"Mommy, please forgive me. Forgive me..." Vanya whispered in her heart, repeating those words like a mantra. "What happened to Mommy, Van?" Frans shook Vanya's shoulder. The middle-aged man was on the verge of fainting when he heard that his wife had been hospitalized.As far as he remembered, Veronica had left to visit Vanya at the gallery because their daughter hadn't returned home. Even her phone couldn't be reached. However, as the evening approached, there was still no news from Vanya or Veronica. Finally, Frans received a short message from Vanya, informing him that Veronica had fainted at the gallery."Why are you silent, Van? What happened? When I saw you earlier, Mommy seemed healthy and fine," Frans raised his voice, frustrated by Vanya's tears and silence.Gibran, who was on the other side of the room, felt guilty about what had happened to Veronica and approached them. "Pak..." he uttered.He deeply regretted the forbidden act he had engaged in with Vanya, leading to Vero
“W-what?” Yuna's eyes widened. For whatever reason. Because he hoped this was just a dream, or that Gibran was joking with him.Yuna rubbed her face roughly. After hitting Gibran with all his strength. Now he is tired. Unable to say anything because what his son did could no longer be tolerated. Of course, now the two of them have to get married immediately."Take me to meet Frans!" said Yuna. His eyes stared intently at Gibran.Gibran shook his head. “Not now, Mom. Let's wait for Mrs. Veronica to get better first. Then we met them to propose to Vanya.""No! Today, tonight I have to meet him. Come on, take me the van!”“I can't, Mom…”"Why? Did you deliberately sleep with Vanya for revenge?”Gibran shook his head slowly. "No. Vanya doesn't want to marry me. It's useless to tell Mr. Frans what we have done. Vanya definitely brushed it off and Mr. Frans definitely believed in his daughter. So I had to wait for Veronica's mother to wake up and tell her everything. Because he caught us re
"Because you're willing to accept Sabrina, now I want you to come to our home to meet our three children. As proof that you truly give permission for Sabrina to marry Gibran." Gerald held Yuna's hand. "I beg you, this time, let there be no more rejection."Yuna shook her head. "Actually, before Gibran and Sabrina get married, I want to set a condition for you.""A condition?""Yes, a condition to make sure that Sabrina and Gibran will indeed get married.""Tell me. But please don't ask me to continue hiding behind all this, Una. I can't hold back from telling our children who you really are anymore.""But unfortunately, your guess is right. I'm asking that of you," Yuna replied, unfazed. She immediately moved her wheelchair away, leaving Gerald.Deep down, Yuna actually wanted to accept Gerald's request very much. She missed her children, whom she could only see on social media and occasionally from a distance.Here, Yuna acted this way not because she didn't love her children. It was
Dua minggu setelah Veronica pergi, everything in the house changed dramatically.The luxurious three-story house appeared empty. Even though Frans and his children were in the house, it still felt desolate and filled with emptiness.Frans withdrew into his room more often, and Vanya did the same. Even the younger sibling, who used to be quite loud and never stopped talking when at home, had grown unusually quiet. There was always something they argued about, and sometimes Veronica had to step in to mediate and reconcile them, as they never got along.Vanya smiled weakly, cursing herself for causing her mother to leave forever. To be honest, she wished she could die to join her mother. If asked, she could no longer bear to go on living. Every day, she was haunted by the memory of how her mother had caught her in the act with Gibran, leading to her mother's death. Vanya vividly remembered her mother's shock and disbelief that day. It was the reason she lost her life."Mama!!" Vanya shou