THE SECRET OF EDMOND'S LOVE
Edmond's First Love (part 2)

I left Mahira after I proposed to her in front of her and her aunt. I work a lot at the company and I have to arrange things before I go back to Manado for our wedding.

When I arrived at the mess, I was surprised to see Monalisa there. She looks messed up with puffy eyes because most are crying. He also looks very weak. Maybe because he didn't eat while I was away in Manado. That's what Aunt Juminten told me.

"Ed, you have to believe that I accidentally did that. I'm framed, Ed." Monalisa crying.

"Already, Ica. Maybe our relationship is quite up here. We still remain co-workers but no longer as a couple" I said. Honestly, I can't see a woman crying. And Monalisa knows that.

" No, Ed. Ilove you. Love you so much." Monalisa hugged me. I tried to get away from him but he suddenly fainted. I immediately took her to the room and asked Aunt Juminten to call the midwife who lived in the flats. Her name is midwife Rina.

"Madam was very weak because he did not seem to have eaten. His body also almost lost fluids. His blood pressure is very low. He'd better be taken to the hospital, sir." said midwife Rina after she finished examining Monalisa.

I took Ica to the nearest hospital. He was immediately given intravenous fluids to support his body which was almost lacking fluid. After being given an injection, Ica soon woke up. He came back crying.

"Why did you bring me here, Ed? Just let me die." Monalisa rebelled again. The infusion needle even slipped from his hand. If this is the case, only I can calm Monalisa down. I persuaded him and made him take his medicine.

For several days, Monalisa was treated. Finally the doctor let Monalisa go home. I asked Aunt Juminten to clean up the house we rented before the mess at the company was completed. I haven't even contacted Mahira yet because my time is very limited for the job and also to look after Ica. Especially if in the company, the number I used to contact Mahira, often inactive because of the reach of the tower far from the company. I have another number. But I don't want to give that number to my family let alone Mahira. Because the number is only specific to contact his men and also some mafia networks.

"Ica, we have to talk" I told Monalisa, two days after her return from the hospital.

Monalisa just looked at me expressionlessly. "What do you want, Ed?"

"I'm getting married."

"What?" Monalisa surprised.

"Me and the girl accidentally met at a Bali hotel when I visited there a month ago. I went wrong in the room. And I ended up raping that girl for getting drunk. And now, she's pregnant." I also made up stories. Because if I tell you the truth, Monalisa will definitely not accept it.

"No way!"

I tried to convince Monalisa. "Ica, that's my son. I have to take responsibility."

"lik! Are you sure that's your son? He could've tricked you, Ed."

"I was the first man for her."

Monalisa shook her head. "No! You're mine, Ed. I'm going to kill that woman! I'll report you too. Just let the mafia kill your daddy, mommy, Eduardo and Edina. I don't give a shit."

"Gee!"

"You'll only marry her until the child is born, Ed. After that, you'll be back with me. We will go back to our beautiful days. You hear that, Ed?"

"No, Ica." I-i refused. For me marrying Mahira is not a game. I really want to live my life with him.

"Must, Ed!"

"Our relationship is over!"

"No.....!" Monalisa suddenly picked up the knife in front of her. "I swear, Ed! I'll cut my veins. And my family will not stay silent..

"Gee!" I was panicking. I know Monalisa's very determined. He could have done what he said. "Put down the knife!"

"Please promise me that you only love me! You married only to that child. But you'll come back to me when the child is born!"'

"But..."

Monalisa started to press the knife into her skin so that there started to be blood flowing.

"All right!" I finally gave up. For now there is no other way I can do this than to follow Monalisa's wishes.

"Ed....., I love you!" Monalisa hugged me while crying. He even threw the knife in his hand. I can only be silent. When Monalisa hugged me, I even felt that I had betrayed Mahira.

After that day, Monalisa still continues to handle me in mess. The neighbors who thought that we were right, the married couple was always kind to Monalisa because Monalisa was good at taking their hearts by giving various gifts.

I rarely contacted Mahira. It's not that I don't miss him but I don't want Monalisa to kiss Mahira's whereabouts and derail our marriage.

10 Days before our wedding, I was forced to go to Spain. I did it so that Monalisa would not suspect Mahira's existence in Manado.

When I told mommy that the girl I was going to marry was the girl who had rejected my love 4 times, mommy was happy to hear it. But he did not want to see Mahira's photo first. He said he wanted to meet his future son-in-law and see if my chosen girl was the same as what he had imagined.

And finally, mommy can guess who Mahira is. I am so happy that Mahira is liked by my family. I was so happy that everything went my way until the night before our wedding, my men told me that Teddy had come to Manado.

"Find her whereabouts and hide her until our marriage is over" I told one of my men. And they got Teddy. I'm sorry Teddy I had to use a sneaky way. I'm not letting go of Mahira. I know for now Mahira's heart is still for you but I will make Mahira love me.

When we finally got married and made a sacred promise, I could barely hold back my tears. Really, it's been a very happy day for me. Mahira finally became mine. The girl who became my first love now bears the name Moreno.

As we went through the first night, I tried to seduce and make Mahira fall into my touch and affection. Turns out I made it. I can feel that Mahira got her release that night. Although still timid, he ended up sleeping in my arms. I also felt unparalleled satisfaction as we fused together. I'm sure what Mahira said is true. Teddy only touched it once because our first night, he was still in a lot of pain when I went in.

I'm very happy. Especially when the next day Mahira did the test and it turns out she was pregnant, I had imagined how happy mommy when she heard this news.

The boy had Teddy's blood, but I'm gonna make it Moreno's. I even wish this child was a girl in order to heal mommy's heartache over Edewina's death.

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"But why?"

Edewina's crying voice woke me up this morning. I still feel my whole body hurt . I slowly opened my eyes and saw my little daughter crying hysterically.

"Don't be afraid, baby. Papi just fell."

Edewina was terrified. And Mahira who just came out of the bathroom hugged him. "Wina don't be afraid, huh? Papi's gonna get well soon."

"But, the wound hurts? Forgive Vienna, yes, must be the way quickly because you want to see Vienna immediately, right?"

"No dear." I can't bear to see that innocent face look guilty. "The wound doesn't hurt either." I smiled even though my whole body was in pain."

"Now Vienna take a bath and have breakfast. Mami will help papi change clothes and also breakfast." persuaded Mahira.

Edewina nodded. "Curely healed papi. I love you."

"Love you too baby."

Edewina left the room. I looked at Mahira. It looks cold as usual.

"I'm going to the toilet." I said then trying to get out of bed. I could barely stand but Mahira quickly held my hand. We looked at each other. I really like those beautiful eyes. However, those eyes were extremely cold. As if not friendly. Don't be like this, Ra.

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