Back with Daren?

"For forgiveness, I forgave you a long time ago, Karina. But to go back, I'm sorry I can't," Daren's answer clearly disappointed Karina. But she also knew that she deserved all of this.

"I understand, that's your right Daren. I expected this. It's just that I was too stupid for still hoping for you who would clearly reject me, I know that. I wanted to see you because I thought you still cared about me. But... can't we just be friends even though there's no relationship?" Daren was still silent. He seemed to be considering what Karina had said.

'Being friends? I don't even feel like knowing you.' Daren thought.

"I... can't promise,"

'I really can't promise because I still love you, Karina. It's just that I'm still afraid that you don't love me and are still always thinking about Franz.' Daren thought.

"If you can't say it, Daren. I'll stay out of your life forever." After saying that, Karina stood up, but who would have thought if it turned out that her right hand was held by Daren.

"If you want us back, can you forget Franz forever?"

DEGH!

Karina immediately looked back. Looking at Daren expectantly. A faint smile played on her lips.

"Wha... what?"

Daren also stood up from her seat and kissed Karina's lips suddenly. Karina was surprised by Daren's attitude that suddenly turned good and kissed her. But behind it all, Karina also felt guilty if she got back together with Daren. The child in her womb was Franz's. Would Daren accept it? She thought with an uneasy heart. After the kiss was broken by Daren, Karina lightly wiped away the saliva around her lips, as did Daren.

"But..."

"But why, Karina?"

"Aren't you going to regret it after knowing this secret?"

"What secret are you talking about, Karina?" Karina closed her eyes before saying.

'I have to tell Daren the truth anyway. It's better if Daren knows from the start than not at all. Whether he still wants to be with me or not is for later.' Karina thought.

"Daren... I...

"Why, Karina? Do you still like Franz?"

"No... that's not what I meant. There's something else you need to know,"

"What is it?"

"I'm pregnant with Franz's child."

DEGH!

Daren widened his eyes at that.

"I want to start a new life with you, I also want to forget everything about Franz, but that's if you want to accept this woman who has been touched by Franz. If you don't want to, that's fine too, it's better if I just leave," Karina replied with a sob that began to decorate her face.

"Who says I don't accept you?" Daren held both of Karina's shoulders.

"I'll accept you and the child in your womb. Just don't tell Franz that it's his child. Just tell him it's our child," Daren said. Karina nodded and hugged the body of the man who still loved her. This time with deep sincerity.

"That's it, don't cry anymore. I'll take care of all the preparations for our wedding as soon as possible to cover up your pregnancy," Daren wiped away the tears that fell from Karina's cheeks.

"But what about your parents, Daren? What if your parents hate me because of that incident? What if they don't approve of our marriage?" Karina was already prejudiced. Obviously, because she didn't want Daren's parents to still hate her.

"I'll convince them. Your only job is to remain confident that I'll marry you as soon as possible," Daren soothed Karina.

"Thank you, Daren. You're such a good man. I'm the one who was too stupid to see your sincerity in the first place," Karina hugged Daren's body.

"Already, don't praise me too much, I'll fly into the sky, hahaha." Instead of taking it seriously, Daren joked, which made Karina laugh.

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Franz had just returned from training and was walking to his car park. His eyes accidentally wandered to a man his age whom he recognized. Franz immediately approached the man who was about to enter his car.

"Can we talk for a minute?" Franz asked. The man who was already wearing sunglasses only turned his head briefly.

"I don't have time," briefly? Yes, it was brief. And that's what Franz hated and immediately pulled the man's hand away.

"Don't ever shy away from me. I know, you were the one who harmed me and my wife Hana that time," Franz retorted. The man immediately closed his car door. Showing his smirk

"What do you know? Do you have any proof? If you don't, then don't accuse people randomly!" The man said as he pulled Franz's shirt collar. Franz immediately brushed off the man's hand.

"No need for drama, Charlie! I know everything. There's no need to hide everything you've done to me and my wife. You have committed a crime!" Shouted Franz who also did not want to be outdone. The man who had met Franz earlier was Charlie. The one who used to play against him in basketball games. Instead of admitting his mistake, Charlie laughed.

"Hahahahaha, you've just been accusing me without any clear evidence. I can report you back for defamation," Charlie retorted with a sly smile.

"Maybe I don't have any evidence at the moment, but no matter how good you are at hiding a carcass, it's bound to smell. Remember that, Charlie! I'm just warning you. One day I'll have you rotting in jail forever!" Franz's threat was no joke. It was even the same as what he had said to Karina that time.

"Before you find evidence, I'll make you suffer first, Franz!"

"We'll see!" Franz replied emotionally and started to leave Charlie first. Got into his car, and started on his way home.

"Hah... honestly, I'm tired of all this. Mr. Brian doesn't seem to care about this at all. I keep getting terrorized by either Ronald or Franz. AAGGHHH! What a life I'm living right now! Just watch, I'll get back at you soon, Mr. Brian! You got me into this mess. You can casually laugh about not being terrorized by everyone. Just watch, I'll come up with another plan to avenge all that you've done to me. My good name has also been tarnished because of your crazy order!" Grumbled Charlie who was still messing with his hair roughly.

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