LOGINThree years ago, Adrian Wolfe, a ruthless billionaire, and Elena Carter, a talented architect, had a whirlwind romance that ended in a bitter divorce. Adrian's obsession with work and his cold, detached nature pushed Elena away. Feeling unseen and unloved, she walked out of his mansion—and his life—determined to build her own success. Now, Elena has made a name for herself in the industry and is living her best life—until she lands a high-profile contract that puts her face-to-face with the man she swore to leave behind. Adrian, who never truly got over her, is her new client. At first, Elena is determined to keep things professional, but Adrian has other plans. He never wanted the divorce and now sees this as his second chance. He’s willing to chase, fight, and prove to her that he’s changed. But Elena isn’t convinced. She refuses to fall for the same man who once shattered her heart. As they work together, buried emotions resurface. Sparks fly, but so do old wounds. Adrian is used to winning in business, but can he win back the only woman he ever loved? And when a hidden truth about their past comes to light, will it break them apart forever—or finally bring them back together?
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Teja Surya atau biasa dipanggil Tejo yang baru saja masuk kamar dan merebahkan diri di ranjang menjadi tersentak saat mendengar suara itu. Suasana siang yang panas sejak ia pulang dari kampus menjadi semakin panas karena suara desahan tersebut. “Tahan, Bu Septa. Ini sudah licin banget kok. Nanti juga enak,” suara Toni, ayah Teja, terdengar menjawab. Kamar Toni yang berada persis di sebelah kamar Teja membuat semua kalimat itu terdengar jelas di telinga Teja. 'Suara itu lagi?!' Teja memijat pelipisnya. Sudah bertahun-tahun Teja sering mendengar suara-suara aneh dari kamar ayahnya setiap kali sang ayah menerima pasien pijat. Rumor tentang ayahnya yang didengungkan teman-teman kampus Teja kembali melayang di dalam benaknya. “Ayahmu itu gigolo, Jo!“ “Kabarnya kan punya ayahmu paling gede se-Indonesia, Jo. Punyamu juga segede itu nggak?“ “Tukang pijat mah cuma kedok doang. Ayah Teja itu sebenarnya membuka praktik pijat plus-plus pakai ukuran supernya.“ Satu persatu hinaan dari teman kuliah Teja berputar seperti slide di pikiran Teja. Ia semakin muak tatkala teringat minggu lalu telah menerima warisan lilitan kain dari ayahnya yang berfungsi sebagai celana dalam itu. “Lilitan kain ini adalah warisan turun temurun, Ja. Mau tak mau kamu harus siap menerimanya,” ucap ayah Teja saat meminta Teja mengenakannya minggu lalu. Teja membenamkan wajah ke bantalnya, berusaha meminimalisir suara yang masih terdengar dari kamar ayahnya. 'Aku nggak mau dapet warisan benda mesum kayak gini!' pekik Teja tak terima. “Oohhh, Pakk, sakittt. Ini kegedeannn!“ Suara itu kembali terdengar, menembus bantal yang nyatanya tak mampu mengurangi suara yang sangat tak ingin didengar oleh Teja. “Tenaga saya memang gede, Bu Septa. Kalau lemah, gimana bisa mijat dengan baik?!“ suara Toni terdengar memberikan penjelasan. Bu Septa masih terdengar merintih. “Uhhhh, shhh. Iya, Pak. Tapi jangan keras-keras mijatnya. Aku ini cewek lho, bukan kingkong!“ Lambat laun suara-suara mereka berangsur mereda seiring dengan rasa kantuk di mata Teja yang semakin memberat. Tak lama kemudian Teja sudah terlelap, mengabaikan apa yang terjadi di kamar sebelah. — Sore harinya, saat Teja sedang mencuci motor matiknya, pasien lain datang lagi. “Permisi, Pak Toni ada?“ ucap seorang gadis muda berusia sekitar 19 tahunan, seumuran dengan Teja. Tubuh gadis berparas cantik itu sangat molek dibalut celana jeans ketat dan kaos yang juga sangat ketat. Teja mengangkat wajahnya dan seketika terhenyak. “Nanaaa?!“ “Lho, Tejoo?!“ gadis yang dipanggil Nana oleh Teja itu ikut kaget. Nana adalah teman seangkatan Teja di kampus. Ia sangat terkenal karena merupakan penyanyi tenar di kota itu. Dan yang membuat Teja merasa heran adalah pamor ayahnya hingga bisa dikenal oleh penyanyi hebat sekelas Nana. “Kamu kenapa cari ayahku, Na?“ tanya Teja saat telah bisa menguasai keterkejutannya. “Mau pijat lah! Aku udah bikin janji tadi lewat pesan sama Pak Toni!“ jawab Nana cepat. Teja akan menanggapinya lagi, namun sang ayah tiba-tiba muncul di teras. “Mbak Nana, silakan masuk. Aduh maaf saya nggak dengar tadi kalau mbak sudah dateng,” sapanya ramah. Teja memandang wajah ayahnya dan Nana bergantian dengan tatapan penuh tanda tanya. 'Ngapain sih sampai nerima pasien dari kampusku segala?! Kalau kayak gini kan rumor itu makin santer nyebar di lingkungan kampus,' batin Teja tak senang. “Pak Toni ternyata ayahnya Tejo, ya?!“ ujar Nana sambil mengikuti langkah Toni masuk ke kamar. “Mbak Nana kenal sama Teja?“ tanya Toni balik. Nana mengangguk. “Kenal, Pak. Kan kami satu kampus.“ Tatapan mata Teja mengiringi langkah keduanya sebelum kemudian pintu kamar ayahnya menutup kembali. Tidak seperti biasanya yang tak pernah mau peduli pada pasien ayahnya, kali ini Teja cukup merasa penasaran pada pijat seperti apa yang akan dijalani Nana. Ia pun berjingkat masuk ke kamarnya, berniat untuk menguping kegiatan tersebut. Awalnya Teja hanya mendengar percakapan ringan dari keduanya. Namun beberapa menit kemudian, lenguhan khas yang biasa ia dengar dari para pasien ayahnya mulai terdengar. “Uhhh shhhh, Pak. Iya disitu, pas banget. Tapi gelii, Pakk,” erang Nana yang langsung membuat kening Teja berkerut. “Kalau segini, kegedean nggak buat mbak Nana?“ suara Toni menyusul terdengar. “Gede banget, Pak. Tapi saya kayaknya masih mampu nahan deh. Shhhh ohhh, tapi pelannn, Pak!“ jawab Nana yang terdengar seperti menahan sesuatu. 'Duh, ini sebenarnya pijat macam apa sih?! Nana juga gitu, ngapain pakai acara minta pijat ke ayahku segala?' Teja menjadi uring-uringan sendiri. Ada perasaan tak rela saat melihat teman kuliahnya meminta layanan pijat pada sang ayah. Sejenak Teja menatap celananya sendiri dimana lilitan kain zaman kerajaan itu berada. 'Benda ini yang bikin ukuran ayah jadi segede kaki kingkong. Dan aku harus mewarisinya buat melayani para pasien pijat aneh itu?!'The hum of conversation and clicking keyboards filled the Montgomery & Co. workspace as another week began. It was Monday morning, and while most of the team looked slightly dazed from the weekend, Elena was already on her second cup of coffee. She walked briskly to her desk, her tote bag slipping off her shoulder as she sat. The folders she'd carried home for review were still stacked neatly, untouched. She had not exactly been able to maintain focus. "Morning," Sophie said from her desk across the aisle, eyes briefly flicking up from her screen. "You look...tense." Elena offered a faint smile. "Just need to get through today." Sophie gave her a knowing look but didn't press further. "I saved you one of the cinnamon rolls from the break room. Hidden behind the decaf pods, away from the prying eyes and greedy hands of Derek." Elena chuckled softly. "You are a lifesaver." She opened her laptop and let it boot. Her laptop chimed as her inbox filled with the usual Monday pile
The city was unusually quiet that morning. Elena slipped into a pair of jeans, a pink sweater, and her favourite coat. No makeup, no noise- just her, the wind, and a craving for a caramel macchiato she had not indulged in for a while now. She spotted the new café on the corner of Fifth and Elm-Brew & Bloom. Clean glass, soft jazz, warm wood accents. It smelled like fresh cinnamon and possibilities. Why not? She thought, pushing the door open. Inside, it buzzed softly with early risers. A young barista welcomed her with a tired but kind smile. The name on his tag was 'Henry'. Elena ordered her drink and found a corner seat near the window. As she reached for her bag, it happened. A server- rushing past with a tray of three steaming cups- stumbled slightly. One cup slipped. The lid gave way. And coffee spilled, right across the sleeve of her coat. Gasps fluttered from nearby tables. The server turned pale. "I- I am so sorry, ma'am, I didn't see- oh God- your coat-" Elena loo
Sunlight steamed through the curtains and cast golden patches across the living room floor. Aria sat cross-legged on the rug right in front of the television. Her concentration was fierce as she stacked brightly-coloured building blocks onto a tower that looked like it was going to fall anytime soon.Elena sat on the couch still in her pajamas. Her legs were tucked beneath her. Sophie handed her a steaming cup of tea and for herself a steaming cup of coffee. She sipped her cup of coffee as she lazily flipped through a digital movie catalog on the tablet on her lap."I was thinking we could have a movie night this evening just before bed time." Sophie said.Just then, Elena's phone buzzed on the coffee table by her side. She picked it up and as soon as she did that, she read the content of the message she had received."Charity brunch. Today. 11 AM," she said.She heaved a sigh as she silenced her phone.Sophie giggled. "Do you plan to ghost Callahan's networking opportunities? He's de
Every place speaks something. Hers spoke silence.She sat on the edge of her creme leather couch, her left heel still on, the other kicked somewhere in the room. A half filled glass of red wine sat untouched in hr hand. The room she was in remained still as if it was expecting her to do something. It was as admirable as it could be. It didn't look like a soul stayed there at all. But she did.There it was-a photograph on the console. There was a company retreat a few springs ago. The photograph was taken at sunset on the rooftop bar of the hotel they had stayed in. The man she loved stood beside her in a tailored beige suit. One hand was in his pocket and the other resting on the back of her chair. And he was smiling. His smile did not look forced or anxious.But she knew. He wasn't smiling at her.She picked up the frame from the console and began to trace the edge of the frame.She remembered the time he used to smile at her, cancel meetings just to be with her, whisper things as so
There she was-home As she stepped in, the dim light radiated her skin as the soft gum of the refrigerator filled the silence. Aria was on the couch, all curled up. A blanket was tucked around her legs, as her favourite stuffed bunny rested in her lap. Sophie offered a gentle smile as she saw Elena
As they walked into Ridgewood Medical Center, the air felt heavy-too heavy. They could feel the walls pressing in. The scent of antiseptic and sterile air filled their lungs. They could hear the faint voices of the doctors speaking, the nurses moving as quickly as their legs could take them. Even t
Tick tock went the clock. Ding! The alarm clock rang as its hands struck 3 o'clock. The vibration of the alarm clock took Sophie out of her daze. She had been genuinely worried about Elena ever since Adrian came into the picture. She did not need to be told that Elena was affected by this, but it
Elena's drive to Montgomery & Co. was slow-paced. After the heated exchange with Victoria, she needed to let go of the emotions that had built up. The city of Ridgewood was really beautiful. And because of her work, she had not had so much time to appreciate the scenery. The beautiful trees that w






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