The Forbidden Love
Episode 15's

After more than two weeks in the hospital, Dorman was released by doctors. But unfortunately, the condition of the middle-aged man could not be as usual.

Now, Dorman must use a wheelchair to support his activities. The reason, the stroke suffered by him made it difficult to walk.

"We're going home today" Reiga said, helping Dorman get out of his hospital bed.

"Thank God, I'm tired of being here!" answer Dorman.

"For a while I had to be patient sitting in a wheelchair like this. I'll find information for the best treatment and hospital that can immediately treat Dad's disease to completion!" said Reiga.

"Thank you, Reiga. I can always count on you." Dorman smiled proudly.

On the other hand, Carnation was busy cleaning up the items that were still in the room. Carnations realized how Dorman loved Reiga so much. Naturally, Reiga was the only child. To whom else Dorman put hope if not to Reiga.

Only, Carnations felt very guilty. How can he be a thorn in the relationship of two people. Because of him, Reiga and Dorman could be at odds and even break a good relationship between father and son.

"You're done? Let me help you, "reiga said while helping Carnation carry a large bag of blankets and various Dorman equipment.

"Leave it, Reiga!" dorman. He really doesn't like it if Reiga is being nice to his stepmother.

But despite knowing his father's dislike, Reiga doesn't care. He tried to help Carnation by packing and carrying it.

"I've taken care of my resignation letter. For a while, I will stay in the village and take care of Dad" Reiga said as the three of them were already in the car.

"What's? You quit your job?" dorman was surprised. "Effort to achieve the goal of becoming a lecturer and now you stop?" continued.

"I'm sorry, Dad. But I think Dad is more important" replied Reiga.

Not only because of his father, Reiga decided to quit his job because he wanted to pursue Carnations. Reiga wants to have the girl completely, even if he has to fight the father.

Reiga could not allow Carnation to continue her endless suffering. As long as the girl is the wife of Dorman, she will suffer and be tormented by her soul and body.

Ever since the hot night they've been together, Reiga has had more and more trouble controlling her feelings. His love for Carnations is becoming more real. The more the day, the more the love blazes and burns.

Although from that night the Carnations slowly kept their distance from him, Reiga remained on his stand. He would not leave the girl to anyone for a second. Reiga is determined to protect Carnations, take care of her, and reach out to the girl to be hers.

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Everyone in the village was shocked to learn that Dorman could no longer manage the tea gardens. There was a sense of happiness that they did not show when they found out that the middle-aged man had fallen ill.

Dorman's cruel and arbitrary attitude towards others, especially his workers, made him hated. Not a few of the people in his neighborhood always pray for him bad.

When Carnations, Dorman and Reiga arrived home, the two Carnations parents were even willing to come over. They took the time to look at Dorman. But the most important thing is the state of Carnations, precious gems that they exchange for debt repayment.

"Son, how are you?" ask Sapto.

"Good, Dad. I'm healthy." Carnations smiled, staring sadly at the wrinkled face of the man who had cared for and raised her.

Sapto clasped Carnation's hand, a drop of tears falling down her cheek.

"I'm fine, Dad. Of course, no one hurt me here" replied Carnations. He has to lie. His parents could not tell if he had been suffering all this time. Sapto and Seruni had already suffered enough to give up their child. And Carnations cannot add to their burden by telling the truth.

"I'm sorry, Anye. If only I could, I would replace you. Dad's willing to be enslaved as long as Dad's son can come back home."

"No, Dad. I've made a decision, and I don't regret it."

The wrinkled hand tightly grasped the hand of Carnation. Guilt always makes him never feel a good sleep or even eat well. Sapto always thought about how his daughter's fate, he always worried about the state of Carnations. Moreover, he understands very well how the nature of the husband of his son.

Without them noticing, Reiga secretly observed the father and son. Reiga could feel Sapto's disassociation over his daughter. Clearly, which parents could accept if their child was married to an old man with a bad temper like Dorman. This is the worst nightmare of their lives.

Seeing the circumstances before his eyes, it made Reiga's determination even stronger. He will try and do everything possible so that Dorman can release Carnations from this suffering.

After the arrival of the two parents of Carnations, one by one the citizens came back and forth to see the state of Dorman. Not one bit they feel sorry for the situation that befell Dorman, but they are worried about the girl in this house, namely Carnation.

Not a few of them came and asked about the condition of the girl. Carnations always smiled gracefully saying that he was fine. But everyone knows, Carnations lie. There was no word alright since the girl fell into the grip of the old man.

After no more citizens came, Anyelir drove Dorman to the room. Because now Dorman had to use a wheelchair, then he had to rest in the guest room. Carnations and Reiga couldn't possibly always help her climb up and down stairs many times in a day.

While Carnation was tidying up the clothes in her own room, Reiga suddenly came to her.

"need something? I can help," Reiga bargained.

"No. I can do it," refused Carnation.

Reiga looked at the girl, grabbed her hand and suddenly pulled the Carnation in his arms.

"Don't!" exciting Carnation.

"Why? I'm not afraid of anything. Don't keep your distance or avoid me" Pinta Reiga.

"It's a mistake" murmured Carnations.

"If this is a mistake, then I will try to make it the truth."

"Reiga, I beg you."

"I know, you must be the same as me. I never wish this time would pass. I'm sure, you have the same feelings as me, tell me the truth, Carnation."

Carnations looked up, staring at the handsome face with both eyeballs sparkling before him. Of course, it could be that he had already fallen in love at first sight when he met Reiga. It's just, all this feels impossible for Carnations.

"I won't push it if you don't want to admit it. But don't fight your heart. I promise everything will be fine" Reiga said.

"Thank you for making me feel safe and secure."

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