
Adriano woke up in the early hours. His hands fumbled to the spot where Mia usually fell asleep, but he could not find her beside him. The man was confused until he had to get up and then sat down. He looked at every corner of the room. However, Mia's figure was visible to him. Adriano decided to get out of bed and started looking for the woman in every corner of the room. “My darling? Where are you?” call him. However, what he was looking for was not there, as Mia was in Olivia's room.
The room was not very spacious, and also not as luxurious as Adriano's dispute with Mia. However, the room occupied by Olivia looked neat and clean. It can be ascertained if Olivia is a very diligent girl. Unfortunately, the owner at that time was looking very chaotic. Her long black hair was so tangled, that Mia painstakingly untied it slowly until it came back neat.
“Your hair is beautiful, Olivia. You're a very beautiful girl,” praise the mother of Miabella while continuing to comb her. But Olivia did not answer. He preferred to remain still with a glare in his eyes.
Mia could feel the girl's trembling body. Somehow, the girl's attitude reminded Mia a little bit of herself. Mia held onto Olivia's arms, then rubbed them slowly. He placed his chin on the top of the head of the twenty-four year old girl. After that, Mia then moved in front of Olivia and watched her closely. “Cry if you want to cry. Do not be held back, surely you will be able to feel much more relieved,” the advice is slow and also soft.
At first, Olivia just kept quiet and did not respond. However, over time Mia's gentle strokes between her hair, breaking down the girl's defenses. She started crying sobbing, then hugged Mia tightly. Her tears spilled and soaked the mother's kimono from the Miabella. Long enough, Olivia held Mia until her crying subsided. The girl looked even more relieved and calm than before. Slowly, Olivia let go of her embrace and looked at Mia timidly. His cheeks were still reddish with eyes that looked puffy. His hands immediately rubbed his own cheeks up to several times. “Ehm, thank you very much, Madam. I did not expect .…” Olivia did not continue her sentence because the door to her room was suddenly knocked by someone. The poor girl returned terrified and reflexively hid behind Mia's body.
“It's okay. Relax, Olivia. Let me open the door,” said Mia calming.
After rubbing the back of Olivia's trembling hand and having been sitting on the edge of the bed, Mia walked quickly towards the door and opened it. In the shadow of the woman, Arsen was behind the door. However, it turns out that his guess was wrong. Adriano stood tall with a worried look. “What are you doing here, Mia?” tanyakanya.
“Ah, I .. I met Olivia in the kitchen. It seemed like she was not feeling well, so I escorted her to the room,” Mia's pretext stuttered.
“If only deliver, why so long?” ask Adriano again while crossing the fence.
“I .…” Mia turned to Olivia who was also looking at her. For a moment, Olivia's gaze turned to Adriano. The girl immediately lowered her face.
“I was looking for you when I woke up, but you weren't by my side. I decided to go out and ask the guards. Some say that you went into Olivia's room,” Adriano explained.
“Iya, so .…” Mia acted all wrong. Time and time again he slipped his unraveling brown hair behind the ear.
“Are you going to stay here until morning?” adriano's voice plan that implies objection, makes Mia very understanding of it even without a clear expression from the husband.
“Alright, I will say goodbye to Olivia,” she said with a gentle smile. He turned around and sat down next to Olivia. The woman deliberately brought her lips closer to the girl's ears. Mia whispered, “Are you going to be okay if I leave alone?”
“Yes, it's okay, Madam. Thank you very much for your attention,” replied Olivia slowly.
“Remember, never think of acting stupid. I suggest that you try to think of an offer from Arsen,” whispered Mia again.
Olivia's chest suddenly rumbled, when she heard the name ‘Arsen’ called. The shadow returned on that cursed night. He then shook slowly. A moment later, the girl nodded.
Mia breathed a sigh of relief. He then gently rubbed Olivia's back, before passing from there with Adriano. The tail of the girl's eyes followed the movements of the couple. Adriano treated Mia so gently, though it did not look excessive. His sturdy arms clenched the wife's slender waist feelingly.
The corner of Olivia's heart throbbed pain seeing that. The love that had not even had time to bloom for Adriano, had to be shed just like that. Especially when he realized his imperfect state.
Olivia is back. He laid his fragile body on the bed. Unknowingly Olivia fell asleep until the sound of a loud knock woke her from the dream.
“Zia .. aunty .. aunty with black hair! Come out, let's play!” miabella's slurred voice was ringing in her ears. Olivia sat down suddenly. He saw a digital clock on top of a drawer that showed it at eight in the morning. Lazily, Olivia got out of bed. He walked over and opened the door.
Actually, Olivia also misses the adorable figure of Miabella. He thought, maybe playing around for a while with a beautiful toddler will be able to reduce the burden, so he felt entertained and can relieve the pain in his heart a little.
However, Olivia had to widen her eyes, when the one standing before her was now not only Miabella, but also Mia. The mother and son looked good. They wear white dress with similar models. Mia also appears to be carrying a large paper bag on her right hand, while her left hand is holding Miabella. “Mistress?” Olivia was doubtful.
Olivia was even stunned by the aura emitted by the mother of one child. Without hesitation, the dark-eyed girl opened her bedroom door wide. “Come in,” he said while forcing a smile.
“How's your body doing this morning?” mia asked carefully, accompanied by a curious look by Miabella. The little girl glanced all over Olivia's room.
“It's been a little better, Mistress,” replied Olivia. His attention then moved on to the fun-loving Miabella circling around the room.
“Thank God,” says Mia relieved. He was silent for a moment while looking at Olivia's face. “Listen, I want to ask you something,” Mia said again.
Olivia immediately turned to Mia while linking her eyebrows, "Ask what, Madam?” he asked back.
“Ehm,” Mia thought for a moment. “Are your parents okay?” tanyanya.
“Yes. The last time I saw them, they both looked very healthy. My father was a laborer in a winery that belonged to the richest landlord I came from. She is used to working hard, so her body does not get sick easily,” Olivia explained with a bitter smile.
"Then, your mother?" ask Mia.
"My mom helps me sometimes when the harvest comes. The rest, she's a housewife," explains Olivia again. After which, he was silent for a moment, and only the sound of Miabella's crisp laughter filled the room. The little girl is chasing her own shadow.
“Why does Madam ask that?” Olivia dared to ask.
“Begini,” suddenly Mia gets nervous. She tried to cover it up by grabbing and grasping Olivia's hand tightly. “Today, Arsen met me secretly while Adriano was exercising with Miabella. She seems serious about her desire to marry you,”.
Olivia's eyes were glazed. He pulled his hand from Mia's grasp, then moved away. The girl walked up to the window, then faced her face outside. “Why should I marry her?” thought Olivia who seemed to object to Arsen's invitation.
"Arsen wanted to account for his actions. He also told me that by marrying you, Arsen can bear all the living expenses and can keep and give your rights fully as a wife,” explained Mia.
“Will but .. I hate it. After what he did to me ...." Olivia fell silent.
“I fully understand,” Mia came back closer and grabbed hold of the girl's shoulder, then turned Olivia on herself. “What you are going through, must have left a deep wound. Arsen has hurt you so badly, but he also offers to treat it.” Mia stared straight, deep into Olivia's eyeballs. The two women of different ages looked at each other for a while.
“I ... don't love her, Mistress,” said Olivia at the end.
Mia smiled gently listening to the innocent girl's reply. “Don't say no. In the past, I rejected Adriano with all my might. I even married her without love, but look at me now. I can't seem to live far from him. In marriage, love is sought, not anticipated, Olivia. Open your heart and feel its sincerity. Don't stop if that love starts to develop. You'll be able to feel how wonderful the feeling is,” Mia's advice at length.
“I can see clearly, Arsen really feels guilty. I think that's enough of an initial assessment. For the next time, if it turns out he's messing around or just playing around with you, tell me quickly. I will report the man to Adriano, in order for him to get a proper reply,” Mia said.
“Come, Mistress. I was very confused,” Olivia sobbed and lowered her head, avoiding the look in Mia's eyes.
“It's okay. Think carefully. However, just information that Arsen will leave for England tomorrow. He hopes, before leaving he is married to you,” said Mia. “The paper bag I brought contains a wedding dress for you. Arsen gave it to her. If you're willing, come to the north garden behind the mansion. However, if not .. then you don't need to show up until the hour hand shows five o'clock in the afternoon,” he explained.
Olivia looks up. He noticed Mia's face that looked serious. He now seems to be in a confused vortex and a huge sense of worry.