Lies
Sudden Return

Everything Raya said was true. By announcing that the photos were part of a promotional video of a song clip of a famous band, the skewed issue of their closeness subsided. Not only is it able to stop negative speech from the community, the idea given by Raya is also able to make a large profit company. Thanks to the high public curiosity after the spread of gossip, they flocked to watch the music video live on various platforms. As a result, within a day, tens of millions of people have watched the video and made the song played hundreds of times on television and radio. In fact, just one day after its release, Raya and Reagan received numerous phone calls from companies that wanted to get them to work together to market their products.

The result was very positive, but Raya forgot one thing. She forgets about Karan, about how her husband's possessiveness is not controlled. Raya has been trying to contact Karan since the issue was circulated two days ago. Unfortunately, Karan did not lift it. The man did not reply to the message sent by Raya. Maybe Karan is busy. That was the thought of the Kingdom at first. A simple mind that is plain and knows nothing.

Until a disaster appears. Raya intends to continue the discussion about the program of the 2023 Princess Beauty Indonesia event, suddenly surprised by the excitement of the people around her. They talked to each other when they saw someone enter the room suddenly, then walked towards the Kingdom and touched the two shoulders of the woman from behind.

“Honey, can you come out now?” crush the person with a slightly threatening deep tone.

Instantly Raya was wide-eyed. Soon he turned and gasped to see the figure of the husband there. “Karan? Why are you here?” Raya did not know her husband's schedule at all, including his return schedule. It hasn't even been three days that the man went to Berlin. Then, what is he doing here? Especially in the room where Raya held a meeting with the production staff. The reason is not arbitrary people can enter there except those who have interests, and Raya feels her husband has no interests there.

“My patience is running out, darling. Come home before I do rough in this place,” threatened Karan again. His blackish brown eyes barked at Raya's face. From the glare of the eyes it was clearly visible anger, jealousy and hatred were so great. Karan is emotional. His emotions could no longer be held back.

“All right I'll be out.” Raya could only resign before Karan made a fuss there. The man never messed with his words. Once Raya refutes, Karan will grant her words. He's the type who always gets what he wants.

“Sorry, I have a very important affair with my wife. Can I bring my wife home now? My assistant is here to discuss the termination of the contract of cooperation with Raya Drisana. Thank you.”

That's what Karan said. Not only limited to asking permission to talk to his wife, Karan even said he would break the contract of cooperation with the event. Ian was already standing behind the door with three lawyers who were usually present to defend Karan when the man was involved in a legal matter. Then, Karan withdrew Raya's hand and told Ian to be with the legal team to clear up the next problem.

“Karan, release!” said Raya who sizzled because she endured the pain in her wrist due to Karan's tight grip. “Karan please release. I won't run away, I promise you.”

“Alright, forgive me. It's my fault, but please let go of my hand. This is very painful, Karan,” Shouted Kingdom.

Karan did not seem to listen. Instead of letting go of her hand or just loosening her grip, Karan instead pulled Raya's hand tighter and walked faster until Raya had trouble following her husband's steps. The heeled shoes he wore plus Karan's wide footsteps made Raya almost fall down many times. Now not only his hands are sick, his legs also he felt scratched by the edge of his shoes.

The new CEO releases Raya's hand while they are in the elevator to take them down to the ground floor, where Karan parks his car. And once again, Raya did not keep her promise. The woman tried to escape just as the elevator doors had opened. With a quick step Raya was about to get out of there, but Karan swiftly stopped her. The man immediately lifted Raya's body and carried it so that his wife could not escape again.

“If you dare to get out of the car, believe me Raya, tomorrow morning you will never again see your legs intact,” Karan said full of anger to see Raya who still wants to escape. “Jalan, we go home now,” exclaimed Karan at the driver who was already sitting in the steering chair. Because Ian is taking care of the termination of the cooperation contract Raya, Karan must bring another driver.

“I didn't run away, I just want you to stop meddling in my business. Stop that contract termination now! I want to work, Karan. I want my freedom!” yelled loudly when the car had managed to leave the private television station building. Fortunately, Karan brought his new car which was able to muffle the sound from inside the car. Karan bought this car a few hours ago, when he arrived in Indonesia. Karan was still using his old car at first, but in a hurry they hit a roadblock and the car had to be taken to the workshop.

All because of who? Because Raya. Only three days Karan left her, but the woman had already caused a tantrum. Imagine, Karan had to take the fastest flight once he had just arrived in Berlin. Just because Karan read an article that painted his wife's name. Articles featuring photos of Raya and the Kissing Reagents. Karan is angry and hurt. It was like being played by Raya. Karan has done whatever his wife wants. He even allowed Raya to be a judge of the 2023 Princess Beauty Indonesia contest even though she knew it would take a lot of her time.

As long as Raya is happy. The Origin Kingdom remained hers and always showed her smiling beautiful face. But what did Karan get? A betrayal. To hell with acting and professionalism in work. Karan doesn't care if the photo is real or not. One thing is certain, in the music video it is clear that there are scenes of friendly Raya and Reagan that burn Karan's jealousy. That's why Karan decided to go back to his old attitude. He no longer wanted to see Raya leave him like 12 years ago.

“What freedom did I not give you, ha?” karan snapped that just silenced Raya's mouth. “I've been kind to you, Raya. Exceptionally well. You want to work, I let him. Even if you ask to be a jury, I will allow it. But what recompense do I get from all that kindness? You're having an affair with that son of a bitch!”

“Karan, no! I'm not having an affair,” cut Kingdom quickly. This is what Raya feared. Karan's rage. The man did not seem to be hiding his anger at all. His face, his body even his hands trembling, showed that the man was holding back his turmoil in order to not let go of more. “I have absolutely no affair with Reagan, Karan. This whole thing is just a trap. We're framed."