
Morning on the day of departure, tinged with concern for Roxena who arrived - suddenly experiencing nausea and vomiting. What worries her is that Roxena is reluctant to be examined by her own husband. It made Gerald and Mr. Lawrence both anxious and astonished.
“Nothing to worry about. Just a regular nausea,” turn Roxena stubbornly while dipping in the heart. Why in this mood?
Gerald. However, it lost to Roxena's refusal. Mr. Lawrence squinted his eyes, there was suspicion in his day. Mr. Lawrence then asked the waiter to bring him warm water, usually effective to relieve nausea.
Roxena downed the warm water given to her. Wiping the corner of his lips then said, “ayo departs. I'm fine.”
“We'd better delay departure until you're really not nauseous anymore. Our journey is not just overland, Xena,” said Mr. Lawrence and was immediately approved by Gerald.
Honey, Roxena shook her head. “Will I take a nap. Dad, if departure is delayed, I will waste a lot of time to reset my schedule.”
“You are! Why so stubborn?!” Mr. Lawrence was very upset about Roxena's nature.
Roxena. He stood up and stepped out followed by Gerald holding his tank, worried that Roxena would fall.
Mr. Lawrence sighed softly and soon followed. Not using a driver, Gerald became a driver. The journey to the airport takes about an hour.
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Being the wife of a Jade and living in a luxurious mansion with many servants, was not a luxury and happiness for Stella. Instead, this choice was hell for him. The financials are filled. It is not materially deficient. However, his mentality was shattered. Psychics falter.
This mansion is a luxurious prison. It is not like a royal palace. The difference is, here she only needs to fear one person, the figure of her current husband.
Before marriage there is no night without a bed game. Especially at this time, Jade was getting more and more free to touch her without any restrictions.
That morning, Jade had just woken up from her sleep. Stella was still feeling tired. Jade looked at Stella's tired face, smiling cynically.
"Who would have thought, a haughty woman like you ended up in my bed, Stella? Take it easy I'll treat you very well. It would be best if you were to conceive my son soon," muttered Jade. He then got up to clean himself up.
Soon enough to change clothes, Jade left the room. "I have business. You take care of that woman!"jade's word to the mansion's butler.
"Si, Senor."
Jade leaves the mansion by helicopter. Yep, this mansion is on an island. The private island Jade bought and built a mansion inside. His wealth is fantastic.
Stella wakes up shortly after Jade leaves the mansion. Wake up with a blank look. Then her tears flowed down. Bending his knees, lamenting his destiny. If time could be turned, he would not lose his family and status. Most importantly, he did not need to widen his legs at Jade. Dear thousand dear, the rice has become porridge. He can only live his choice.
Shown in the eye, the disappointment of Mother, Brother, and Father. Aib he gave very, very tarnish the royal family's self-esteem. He is guilty of many people, their families, their people and their countries.
Her crying was so bitter. Stella .. she wants to go back to her family. But, it feels impossible.
Geck!
Geck!
The door was knocked and several servants entered. "We'll help you take a shower."
Stella smiled smirkily. Yes, it was well served. However, all of that was precisely a thorn in his heart.
On the other hand, Xavier is still in the fog looking for the whereabouts of Stella and Jade. Jade's Biodata and the results of other investigations were also already in his hands. Xavier looked at the results. Then he concluded, "this is fake."
"This man is most likely a spy. Perfect disguise to convince the recruitment department."
The crown prince's assistant heard without any intention of replying. "Enemy or what? What motive? Stella was branded as a traitor why run away with her?"
"Maybe love, Your Majesty." The assistant replied.
"Love?"
"Stella doesn't love Jonathan Esca?"
"To my knowledge .. the relationship between the two is based on personal interests. Love, I'm not sure about that."
"Geez!"
Too long in the military academy to ignore the duties of the state and also the life of the younger brother. Xavier, he was the crown prince as well as the failed elder brother.
"They'll be found soon, Your Honor," Assistant said. They bring down the best search teams. Trace the whereabouts of Stella and Jade. The search scale is also expanded.
"However, if caught, will he really be tried?"ask the curious assistant.
Xavier shook his head weakly. Parliament knows. The father was very angry. The populace? Of course curse Stella who was considered to harm the kingdom. "I'll try."
Xavier loved his brother very much.
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The trip to the Lawrence family mountains takes about 6 hours of air travel. Arriving at the nearest airport they continued their journey by helicopter because the old residence was on the top of the mountain.
At about 13:00, they arrived at their destination. Greeted by some of Lawrence's family elders. Their appearance is formal. Mr. Lawrence went down first followed by Gerald and Roxena.
There was no warm conversation, just simply greeting each other before they finally entered the residence. Roxena doesn't talk much. Stick to his cold expression. Gerald, whose hand was held by Roxena, was nervous. Gerald felt that he was less than welcome here.
"You're an ex-tyrant, afraid of those old men?"whispered Roxena.
"That's been a long time, Xena. Right now I'm just a man expecting the blessing of your extended family" Gerald retorted.
"Yes .. is impossible."
"Remember, the only thing you need to care about is me!!"
Mr. Lawrence who heard the conversation smiled faintly. Although it was not good, he was looking forward to the commotion that was about to happen. Roxena was braver than he was. There's a chance it'll change Lawrence's family's mat.
At the moment, they are in the dining room. Start with lunch and rest. The official event will be held tomorrow. Just one day and then back.
Luxury dishes are served at the long dining table with Roxena sitting in the main seat as the head of the family. Followed by Mr. Lawrence and the other elders. The gerald? He was sitting on the edge because by custom the Lawrence family, he had yet to gain recognition.
Roxena grieves. Mr. Lawrence warned him not to make trouble before the official event began. It's a tradition, it must be followed.
There is no meaning at the dinner table. Still talking and short talk. The elders seem to have understood if discussing the central thing, why schedule an official event tomorrow?
Now Mr. Lawrence, Roxena and Gerald are at the residence reserved for the head of the family. Houses that are passed down from generation to generation.
"When they didn't offend anything but you're still upset, Xena?"kekeh Mr. Lawrence.
"They just kept quiet and pissed me off. Especially tomorrow!"roxena's grumbling replied.
"Control your emotions, Xena. It's not good to behave like that because they have elders" Gerald advised. Don't want Roxena's relationship to stretch with her family. But Roxena is not that familiar either. He who has lived a very long time no longer cares about family relationships except the nuclear family, father, mother, and siblings that he considers important.
"Well, are the elders higher than the head of the family? It's okay. But, I don't want to be bound by such a bond. I was single. It doesn't depend on the elders! Remember, Gerald! All you have to look at is that I'm not them!!"roxena. He was fed up with such traditions and ordinances. To him the elders held only a small role, only as advisors and he considered it as an obstacle in the plan.
"Well! Never mind my son-in-law. You follow Xena. He will protect you" said Mr. Lawrence.
"You should make good use of your time. These mountains are beautiful and beautiful. It's good you guys look around. Think of it as invigorating the mind from the bustle of living in the city," suggests Mr. Lawrence.
"Hm." Roxena mutters. Gerald seemed interested. Although LS headquarters was very shady but still lost to this mountain range.
Eventually, the two went to take a look. On top of this mountain there are several residences and all of them are the residence of the Lawrence family. Building in the medieval classical style. Yes, their Lawrence family has long stood and survived to this day.
They walk, down the path. Throughout the eye of the beholder, the endless green tapestry became a sight. Birds chirping and the sounds of insects accompany. The sun is outnumbered by shady leaves. The air is really fresh.
As a worker with a busy schedule, of course, this is very beneficial for both. Gerald took a deep breath as he closed his eyes.
"Despite the private mountains, this forest still harbors wild animals" Roxena said.
"Really?" Gerald was a little scared. Danger when meeting with wild animals. They are just the two of them.
Roxena did not answer. It even whistles. A few moments later came the sound of ripples from the bushes.
"YESY!!'
Gerald is aghast when a big cat appears before him and Roxena. The male cat stepped closer to Roxena while Gerald froze on the spot.
"X-Xena."
Although he was once a tyrant, he is now only a doctor. He ended up saving lives instead of holding a gun.
"Don't be afraid. This is my lion" Roxena told me. He rubbed the head of the male lion who was busy giving a welcome.
"Yours?"
"Close to."
Gerald shook his head. He retreated. Not daring to let alone the lion was staring at him sharply.
"Oh."
Roxena didn't tell me anymore. He still interacts with the lion. Like a tame cat, the lion was resting on its body and was pleased with Roxena's hand rubbing on its stomach.
"Your body is this big. Are you hunting hard?"
"I happen to want a deer, what if you bring me a deer?"
"But bring me alive. How's it?"
"no? Then what's the point of me keeping a big lion like you? I better make you a roasted lion."
Gerald shuddered. And the lion showed a frightened face.
Xena …. I don't understand Roxena anymore. How could a lion be spoken to and that tell him to hunt?!
Waitaminute!
His wife is different.
He's other than the others.
"Good lion's! I wait for the deer at the gate." Roxena waved her hand and the lion disappeared away from sight.
"The "mountain and all of its contents belonged to the Lawrence family. And the lion is mine. I took care of him when he was a kid and he lived freely here. That whistle was my call" Roxena explained.
Gerald pias's face.
"I think you're used to it" Roxena sneered.
"Will continue? There's a spring, "gerald bargained.
Gerald weighed for a moment. Roxena's got a member of Lawrence's family. And the animals here, must have been anticipated not to attack Lawrence's family members. Gerald decided to move on.