Lunatte got up from the bed. The quintuplets were asleep. She walked over to her dresser and got dressed. Lunatte has a beautiful voice and uses it to earn extra income. She is very hardworking. Whatever she can do to earn money, she will do it. She got a job singing in one of the famous bars downtown. It’s the Imperial bar.
Lunatte put the makeup on her pretty face. Not to beautify herself, but to make herself look very ugly. The eyebrows that she purposely made were too black and thick, the powder was too pale, combined with bright red lipstick, the big mole on the corner of her lips, and don’t forget her frizzy wig. Lunatte has built her own image as an ugly singer as a branding. Because in that way, Lunatte feels that more bars are interested in using her services.
‘Finished!’
***
Russell just arrived at the airport. He was going to pick up his cousin Jack, who had just returned from France. Since his arrival, many have flocked to Russel because of his very cool appearance. Russell looks like the most precious diamond in the silver crowd. Russel Houston cursed inwardly. His face still looked as cold as the first time he set foot in the airport. He didn’t come with his bodyguard. These women kept trying to urge him to be closer. Russell tried to ignore them. He walked faster and faster. Finally, he was able to sit in the lobby waiting.
Russell looked at his watch. Jack’s late. Ten minutes had passed, and the man was still nowhere to be seen.
“Ah, look. It’s Russell Houston! The president of the Houston Group! He’s a noble son! And his appearance is so majestic! How can he be so handsome like that even when he’s just sitting and doing nothing?! Ah, I want to talk to him! I can’t help myself! I will take my shot!”
Russell could clearly hear the words. He cursed inside. ‘Shit!’
Russell hates women. That’s a fact.
‘I despise women so much! They are the most annoying creatures!’
“Mr. Houston, may I sit beside you?” asked the woman in her soft voice. The woman even deliberately showed off her cleavage. Intending to seduce Russel, which actually makes Russell disgusted by the woman’s behavior. This is not the first time women have tried to talk to him. This was the fifth time, and Russel was losing his temper.
He averted his eyes from the business magazine he was reading while waiting for his cousin and stared at this loathsome woman with his sharp gaze.
“You slut. Deliberately showing off your cleavage to me, hoping that I’d be interested in talking to you, is that it? Speak in a disgusting tone interspersed with sighs? Are you shameless, miss?”
“U-uh?” The woman before him looked confused and embarrassed at the same time.
“Disappear from my sight! Or I’ll do something terrible that will make you even more embarrassed! And never want to leave your house again!” he said so rudely.
“Whoa, Russell!” finally came from behind. The cousin saw how Russell treated the woman. The woman immediately left quickly with her red face feeling embarrassed and almost crying. This cousin of his is indeed very cruel when he doesn’t want to be disturbed. Especially in women.
Russell gave Jack an annoyed look. “Long time. You made me wait ten minutes later than the set time. You’re wasting my precious time,” Russell complained.
Jack just laughed. “Come on. It’s only ten minutes. Not very valuable.”
“My ten minutes could be worth a million dollars, Jack.”
Jack just laughed. “Come on, cousin. Don’t be too harsh on women. Did you see that? She almost cried,” Jack said as he put his arm around Russel’s shoulder. Russell pushed the arm away.
“Let us go home. Mother said she can’t wait to meet you,” Russel shifted the topic because he was too lazy to discuss it. Jack just laughed about it.
“It’s not too late. I still want to have fun. Let’s go to the Imperial bar. I haven’t been there in a long time.”
Russell seemed to mind. But inevitably, he granted a wish from his cousin.
At the imperial Bar.
Jack and Russel arrived at the bar just as Lunatte, with her ugly face, was singing. She is almost done. Only one more song and she will be ready to go home.
“Buddy, give me vodka,” Jack ordered. While waiting for his drink. Jack’s attention was stolen by the figure of a very ugly woman who was singing. Even from the moment he entered the bar, an ugly woman’s figure appeared in his sight.
“Who is she? Do you know her?” asked Jack to Russel, who does not seem interested in the ugly woman.
Russel stared at the woman. “No,” Russell replied simply.
“She looks different from the other girls here. Her appearance is very striking!” Jack said. Jack seemed very excited about the woman who he thought was very ugly. Jack brought his face closer to Russel’s and whispered.
“She’s the ugliest woman I’ve ever seen!” he whispered, accompanied by a giggle. Russell stares flatly. Not really interested in the topic.
“I’ll greet her. Come on!” he said. He immediately approached the stage. Russell looked at his friend flatly. He really wasn’t interested.
Jack talked to the ugly woman and got her to come over to where Russell was sitting now.
Russell still wasn’t the least bit interested. But then he heard the woman speak. His gaze immediately shifted completely to the woman.
“Speak again.”
Jack gave Russell a confused look. Suddenly, Russell joins in the conversation. Even though his cousin said that he was not interested at all.
Lunatte did not respond. She just stared at Russell.
Russell narrowed his eyes. ‘Her voice is so familiar. Have I ever met her before? But where?’
Meanwhile, Lunatte also experienced the same déjà vu. She stared at Russell a little longer. She looks familiar with the handsome face of this foreign man.
‘Have I seen him before? His handsome face looks familiar. He… looks like someone I know. But who?’
To be continued…
But Lunatte didn’t mind. She looked at Jack and spoke a few words. “I need to go. It’s time to go home,” said Lunatte.“Ah, well. Nice talking to you,” said Jack.Lunatte nodded her head. She didn’t care about these two men and went straight backstage to change her clothes. But when she came out of the backstage, her arm nudged someone.Bump!Lunatte turned her body. Apparently, the person she bumped into was the man earlier.“Sorry,” said Lunatte briefly. She was about to leave, but her hand was held by the man. Lunatte felt uncomfortable, of course. She tried to get rid of Russell’s grip on her wrist. Strong enough to be hard enough to let go.‘What is with this guy?!’ Lunatte was very annoyed.Russell and Lunatte stared at each other for a long time. ‘Her. Yes! No more mistakes! She is the woman I slept with four years ago! Why is she here? Why dress up ugly like this?’ No wonder Russel felt familiar. This woman’s voice, her eyes, the shape of her lips; Russell is very familiar.Fo
Russel stared at the luxurious villa in front of him. He got out of the car and was immediately greeted by the butler. “Mr. Russell, let me bring your coat.” “Hmm.” Russel didn’t say much. He handed over the black coat he was wearing and went inside. All the workers who were there seemed to line up to welcome him with their faces bowed down, full of politeness. “Where is she? Did she leave last night?” Russell asked the butler. “Lady is in her room, sir. And last night, Lady didn’t go anywhere. She enjoyed her evening with a sumptuous dinner.” Russell frowned. Did the woman leave quietly until her departure was unknown? Russell is getting curious. “Did she know I’m coming?” asked Russell again. The butler nodded his head. “Yes, sir.” “Tell her I come already. Bring her to me,” said Russell to the butler. “Yes, sir.” The butler immediately headed to the Lady’s room to deliver the message. “Where is Lady Mia?” asked the butler to the maid, who was preparing Mia’s needs. “Lady
“Ah, finally!” Lunatte’s face beamed. She has gone through the interview stage and has just received news that he has been accepted to work as a clerk in a large company —Houston's Group—Tomorrow Lunatte can start working. She was so happy because after so long. Finally, she was accepted to work! Lunatte doesn’t have to worry about money anymore. The salary offered suffices to finance her monthly living.“I will give my best!” said Lunatte excitedly as she raised her fist in the air.***Lunatte looked at the watch in her hand. “Ah, no! Oh, Lord! It’s already this time! I’ll be late!” Lunatte grumbled on the way. Her neat appearance became a mess because of running in a hurry.“Excuse me. I want to pass. I’m too late. Please, excuse me.” Lunatte cut through the sea of people at this train station with her panicked expression. It’s her first time working, and she’s late!‘Lunatte! Very stupid! Why do you have to wake up so late!’Finally, after running like crazy, Lunatte arrived!“Ha
For the umpteenth time in a day, Lunatte has bad luck. The manager confronted her for the second time.“Sir, could you excuse me, please?” Lunatte asked kindly. But the manager completely ignored her request. It actually surprised Lunatte when the manager grabbed her arm, then pulled her into an empty room. Lunatte was very panicked.“Sir, let me go! What are you doing?!” Lunatte roared with anger.“Listen, Lunatte. This is the threat I will give you one last time,” said the manager in a low tone. He is angry. It’s clear. Lunatte knows that. Lunatte was still trying to calm down. If she looks panicked, then the manager will be happy and like to frighten her even more.“Come to the hotel with me tonight or I’ll fire you!” he threatened.‘This pervert hasn’t given up yet! Heh! Just watch! Am I afraid of that threat?! I will make a lesson to deter him!’Lunatte racked her brains. First, she had to get out of this very disadvantageous situation.“Okay. I’m going to the hotel with you,” sh
BLAM! Lunatte closed the toilet door tightly. She needed rest to relieve her anger, but she needed someone to vent her grievances. So, Lunatte contacted her best friend, Grace. *** Grace smiled, looking at the five children of her friends who were playing. There are those who read books, solve puzzles, and even play chess and other games that require brain concentration. Grace shook her head. ‘What they play really shows as if they are adults already. Even though they are only three years old.’ Grace frowned when her cell phone rang. Apparently, Lunatte had called her. “Wait a minute, your mommy is calling me. You play together. Aunty Grace will talk to her.” The five babies stared at each other. Their gazes seemed connected to each other so that they understood each other’s thoughts. Despite being only three years old, Lunatte’s five baby daughters are geniuses! They are very genius in their respective fields and like to work together on a project that they like. They even ofte
Lunatte’s heartbeat was pounding pretty fast. “Let’s hope it’s true that was the wife number of that lecherous manager. It would be so much fun to see him get scolded!” Lunatte grinned a little.But something caught her attention. The door is open. Lunatte smiled. She thought that the wife of the manager had arrived and they were having an argument right now in there. The steps are getting faster. She immediately went inside without hesitation. But what happened next really shocked her!“What’s this? What happened?!” Lunatte stepped back. Her pupils constricted. She was speechless when she saw something terrible in this room. There is blood everywhere. Lunatte continued to back away from the defenseless body of the manager with blood all over his body. Until her foot accidentally stepped on something. Lunatte crouched down to pick it up. It’s a fruit knife.Lunatte ventured to get closer to the manager’s helplessly lying body.“Is he dead?” Lunatte crouched down to check for a pulse i
Lunatte still couldn’t believe what the man in front of her said. She shook her head.“No. What are you talking about? I don’t understand,” said Lunatte, pretending not to understand. This only irritated Russell even more.“Don’t feign ignorance. I told you to end your charade because I already know everything!” said Russell. His bushy, neat eyebrows are almost knit together. His eyes looked very sharp, like an eagle’s gaze. The deep structure of his cheeks bones became more obvious as his jaw tightened. His angry expression only made the man in front of Lunatte even more enchanting. But this is not the time to be stunned.Once again, Lunatte watched Russel’s face. Even her hands unconsciously groped Russel’s face. Russel was silent because he knew Lunatte was giving her judgment. At first, he thought that by doing that, Lunatte would say yes about the sex they had 4 years ago at the hotel. In fact, he must be disappointed and his annoyance increases.A flash memory about that night f
Alex was silent for a moment when Lunatte said that. He thought back to what Russell had said to him that night. Flashback... “This woman is a suspect in the murder,” Russel said while showing Alex Lunatte’s portrait. Alex looked at the portrait carefully. “I want you to set her free,” Russell continued. Alex frowned. There were lots of questions that came to his mind when he saw Russel this time. “She is an employee in my company.” Again Russell tried to explain. Even though Alex didn’t say anything, Russell knew what was on Alex’s mind, and that, of course, really bothered him. “I see, alright. I will do that. I’m going back to my apartment and going straight into the case. This seems quite complicated. We don’t know anything yet about how this could have happened.” Russell nodded. “The manager. He once threatened Lunatte. I once eavesdropped on their conversation. And that woman also said it to me herself.” This time, Alex really couldn’t hold back his snort. “Eavesdropping?