Trapped By The Devil
Man On A Wire's

It is recommended to read this chapter while listening to the song “Man On A Wire” by The Script.

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Raka does not arrive at the Mahardhika family home just like that, there are a few things she must face before she finally sees Davina again.

"Where are you going??" Tia asked as she saw Raka rush up from her stool when the townhall event was over.

"Gue's got important business, Ti."

"All-mua is considered important, except Creature." Tia.

Julia, who was sitting next to Tia, could hear the debate between the two of them.

Raka is wrong. He has indeed often lost hands with Creature in the last few weeks. But honestly, lately he has been trying to divide the time, although for some people it still feels not optimal.

“Please, Ti. It's really important.” Raka memelas's. This time Raka could not prioritize Creature. It's about living and dying his own heart.

Julia, who was secretly paying attention to Raka's turmoil, immediately smiled wryly.

"Davina huh?" Julia Whispered.

Raka scratched her head. Although she did not agree, Julia realized her guess was right.

He looked at Tia.

“Raka also just want to nganterin me back to the office kok, Ti,” said Julia, suddenly.

Raka glanced at Julia.

“Be-real?” Tia is confused herself. He might be able to oppose his own boss, Raka. But there will be no power when dealing with investors.

And finally, Tia released the two men walking out of the Creature Office. The two of them stood by the side waiting for the elevator.

“Thanks, Jules,” says Raka, sincere. What else can he say?

Julia just smiled.

The elevator door opened, and they entered.

“Lo don't bring a car, do you? I can do it kok.”

“Eh, no need. I brought it.”

“Totally?”

“Bener!”

“OK deh,” said Raka, finally.

But Julia pressed the lobby button, not the basement that became the parking area.

“Cock lobby?” ask Raka.

“The boss should be saluted, Ka. I'm looking forward to being picked up in the lobby.” Julia cengennesan's.

Raka sneered, “Iya deh, yes, dear boss mom!”

Without notice, the elevator arrived at the lobby. The door opened, Julia exited the elevator.

As the door waits to close, Julia turns to Raka.

“In the end, you will never be able to turn away from Davina huh, Ka?” ask Julia, grinning.

Raka was aghast, she was glued…

What... did Julia mean?

“Gue hope you keep happy ya, Ka.” Julia waved her hand. Now his smile had turned into a grin. Then Julia turned around, leaving Raka.

Raka looked at Julia's back, and suddenly came to a realization. How could he have missed all this? How could he not realize anything long ago?

Raka reflexively held the elevator door close.

“Jules!” call Raka.

“I’m not okay now. Just go!” Julia's voice shook. He kept walking away from Raka.

(Gue's not okay anymore. Go aja!)

Raka could see Julia's shoulders moving up and down quickly. The woman was crying. For him?

“Don't chase me! Pursue Davina!” Julia yelled again.

Without Raka noticing, his hand immediately let go of the elevator door. He let the door close perfectly.

Raka was still glued to his place.

Even after knowing that there are other people who have feelings for him, Raka's heart still only has one name. And to the only woman, her legs are now stepping.

Raka drives by thinking only of Davina. There was so much he wanted to say, he said. But he couldn't pick the right words.

And as soon as he arrived in front of the house of the Mahardhika family, Raka looked for a moment at the entrance.

He took the time to vow inwardly, if he could get his Davina back…

His whole heart and soul will be handed over to the woman. There will never be another –either anything or anyone– that will make him able to release Davina.

And of course, vowing is not enough. He will prove all his words for the rest of his life.

Raka also steadily entered into the family room. He saw that face again.

The face of his favorite woman…

The face he missed was half dead…

The face of the person he loves with all his heart…

Raka lost control. His whole heart immediately spilled. Raka crazy.

Yet…

Despite that…

Although Raka scolded Davina, questioning her entire gray-ish demeanor, expressing all her disappointment…

Deep down, Raka only wanted to hear one simple sentence from Davina. Three words he missed. Three words that could have brought all this madness to an end.

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Davina pushes Raka's body into bed and falls asleep in her arms. Raka's getting frustrated. He wanted answers, but this is what he got from Davina. He wants certainty, but is instead swayed by Davina's uncertain attitude.

Again a strange action that seems to have no more meaning for Davina. The beloved woman looked into his eyes, fell asleep clutching a little part of his shirt, making his arm a sleeping pillow.

Raka felt her sense was getting lost. Especially when he saw Davina's face. The face looked tired, but now fell asleep very peacefully.

For this woman alone, Raka was willing to be a loser. For this woman alone, Raka was as gentle as a teenage boy, who could only look at the sleeping face of a dear woman.

However, Raka would never deny the fact that Davina had already chosen someone else.

Ah, his heart was again feeling an immense pain.

With Davina at the moment, Raka felt like she was suddenly forced to walk on a piece of rope. No grip of any kind can save him, too dangerous. One misstep, he would fall into pieces and would never recover again.

Raka is sure, his heart will never be able to heal if he loses Davina. How could he face life without this tiny woman sleeping next to him? Everything will be free, everything will be meaningless…

Raka wanted to confront Davina, wanted to ask what the woman really wanted. His intention was already round to wake Davina up. His hands even reached out to pat him on the cheek…

However, he soon lost…

Raka is too in love…

Unwilling to disturb the peace on Davina's face.

But the more Raka forced herself to accept all this, the more unbearable all her feelings became.

He slowly brought Davina into his arms. So careful, like not wanting to hurt her one bit more.

And finally, Davina was in his arms. Everything felt whole again. Everything feels right.

This is where Davina should be.

Indeed, in Rakalah's arms, it should be Davina's first choice.

Raka closed her eyes, she gently kissed Davina's forehead.

“It hurts a lot, Devni. It hurts a lot. How can you do this to me?” whispering, pilu.

(It hurts a lot, Devni. It hurts so bad. How can you do this to me?)

Unbeknownst to Raka, Davina had woken up when she carried her into her arms earlier. Davina heard her desperate sentence just now. Davina was conscious as her forehead was gently kissed by Raka.

Davina…

Davina's happy…

Davina smiled…

And…

Davina doesn't want to ruin any of that…

He just kept silent in Raka's arms, hoping that this would never end. Because being loved is always this happy.

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