Trapped By The Devil
A Mother's Desire

“NIKOLAAAAAS!!” As soon as he arrived home, Angel could be heard calling out his son's name.

Since there was no answer, Angel called again, “NIKOLAS!!!”

Nicholas, who had been in the room since, went straight to his mother. Before his mother was getting a beard fire.

“Why the hell should that scream, Ma?” Nicholas grumbled, but with a polite tone.

“You are busy sleeping in the room, while your future wife is alone in Ancol is the same man who failed your marriage!” angel's nag is long.

“Oh...” That's the only reaction that came from Nikolas's mouth.

“How are you just oh anyway, Nik? Davina is with Raka in Segarra! You're not angry anyway?” Angel puts emphasis at the end of each sentence, trying to find a rational reaction from her son.

However, Nikolas flinched. He now only looks to be scratching his head.

“Nik, don't tell me you broke up with Davina?!” Angel's voice is rising.

Nicholas did not answer.

“Nikolas!”

Nikolas sighed, then looked at his mother's eyes, “Indeed why, Ma?”

It felt like Angel was being pushed from the thirty floor by her own son. Or maybe this is what it feels like to be struck by lightning???

“‘Niko! What are you talking about? Don't like it carelessly when you talk!” Angel's voice had already completely risen.

But Nicholas chose to ignore his mother. He walked back into his room. His head was almost broken thinking about Davina, lest his mother follow him to make him dizzy.

Arriving at the room, Nicholas immediately threw himself into his bed.

“What's back to the apartment huh?” mummified Nikolas. He had been living alone for a few months. Once he decided to propose to Davina, he tried to live alone. He bought an apartment near his family's office so that later after marriage, he and Davina could live there.

What unfortunate power can not be denied…

All his plans are in disarray.

Because of one man!

And now he let that man go too far with his future wife. He was already confused how to reclaim what used to be his.

Especially since…

Suddenly the knocking sound of the door jolts Nikolas' daydream, bringing him back to reality. The door opened slightly, his mother's head entered slightly in the doorway.

“Mama can enter, Nik?” ask Angel.

“If you just want to say a word, don't be!” elak Nicholas.

“Not really. Mama promise.”

Nikolas briefly assessed Angel's expression. But his mother's face now looked solemn. He also softened.

“Ya already, Ma, come in.”

Angel walked into his room.

“What are your shoulders, Nik?” ask Angel.

“That dong! He was asked about his son's health first. Not directly ranting not clear!”

“Iya, Nik, yes. Mama sorry yes.”

Nikolas grunting. Angel kept silent for a moment while observing her son who was lying with a matted face on the bed.

“Mama just wants the best for you, Nik,” murmured Angel.

“What if Davina isn't the best for Nikolas?” tanyang Nicholas.

“You will be marry one of the Mahardhika’s heir, Nik. How do you find the best again?”

(You will marry one of the heirs of Mahardhika, Nik.)

“Bullshit about family last name! Davina is not a commodity, Ma!” maki Nicholas.

He also continued to channel his anger on Angel, “I really love Davina, Ma! But if he wants it with someone else, why do I survive?”

Angel angled.

Nicholas managed to close his mouth. He regretted telling Angel all this. However, he needs to explain when Angel urged him at the Bandung hospital.

As soon as Davina took a moment to the hospital cafeteria, Angel immediately interrogated Nikolas. And finally, the whole story flowed from the man's mouth. About what really happened there.

“You agree with all of Raka's plans. Give them a month to get close. What do you think???” Angel exploded again.

“Mama promised not to be angry, right?! If you want to get angry again, mending mama out, I'm already quite dizzy because of this problem!”

Angel growling. To be honest, he needed to channel his pent-up anger. But, he knew he couldn't do it to Nikolas at the moment.

He tried to calm himself down, taking a deep breath so that his anger would quickly dissipate.

“So what do you want, Nik? Breaking up with Davina? Shame our family even more? After your marriage failed, now you're sure your future wife also actually ran away the same people who failed your marriage?”

“I don't care, Ma! For God's sake, I don't care–“

“But Mama cares!” Angel's voice now sounded full of authority. He was tired of seeing his son's insanity.

“You know how long your Papa struggled to raise our surname??? Now you want to break it??? That simple??? That easy???”

Nicholas is silent now.

“Papa Sama just want the best for you, Nik. And in our opinion, Davina is the best for you.”

If only Angel knew the heart of her son. Nicholas knew that Davina would only happen once in a lifetime. However, he was well aware that he would never have the heart of the woman completely.

He can lie to himself. Even lying to Davina. But, obviously half of it will never be enough.

“Nik, you're too soft for Davina. It's time for you to be firm,” Angel said.

“I have to what? Angry in public? The hand of Davina from Raka?”

“Yes! If that's what it takes?!” Angel was like jerking Nikolas's consciousness.

Is it time for him to be tough?

“You've been quiet for too long, Nik. It's time to mention what's been yours all along!”

“But, Ma..”

“Nikolas Tedjakusuma! Papa same Mama ever teach you the word give up?”

Nikolas shakes.

“Then, go get her!” urged Angel.

Nicholas stood up. He immediately left Angel in his room.

Angel could hear the sound of Nikolas's car darting out of Tedjakusuma's residence.

Angel slowly smiled. His son is really an adult. He just needed a little push to claim his own.

Suddenly something shook on the bed.

Angel glances. Nikolas left his phone.

A message appears on the pop up screen.

Angel was stunned to read the contents.

But he doesn't care!

Nicholas must get Davina back!

Because if not, how will he face his community? Where should he put his face when he always boasted that he would soon be different with the Mahardhika family?!

Angel shakes. No, that can't happen. He quickly moved out of Nicholas' room. She needs distraction, something that can take her mind off her child's love story.

He walked into the living room while praying in his heart, hopefully this time his son's effort to win Davina back can succeed.

Just one Angel forgot…

That instead he was one of the sources of Davina's hesitation to choose Nicholas.

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