Chapter 4 The Initial Evening

"Mr. Wil, will you marry me?" asked Rafida, still holding the microphone. The audience gasped in unison, as did Mr. Wil. Rafida pulled out a ring box and opened it.

"I won't take no for an answer," Rafida said confidently. She showed her ring finger, already adorned with a diamond ring, and took the matching ring for Mr. Wil. Rafida walked slowly towards Mr. Wil and took his right hand, intending to place the couple's ring on it. But she stopped short when she saw a ring already on Mr. Wil's ring finger.

"W-what is this? Since when has that ring been there?" Rafida asked, shocked. Mr. Wil pulled his hand away and put it in his pocket.

"Leave... I'm going to marry my fiancée," Mr. Wil said, turning to leave Rafida standing in bewilderment.

"She got rejected," someone in the crowd murmured, causing a stir. But the event continued, leaving Rafida standing there with the ring box still in her hand. The guests returned to their activities. Soon after, Rafida, upset and embarrassed, vented her frustration by drinking a lot of the drinks. She lost her balance and started talking nonsensically.

A man who had been watching Rafida took a clear drink, dropped a pill into it, and stirred. Mr. Wil, who had been observing Rafida from a distance, noticed the man's actions and grew suspicious as the man approached Rafida.

"Hello... My name is Rio. I really admire your singing. It was so melodious and sincere," Rio said, offering Rafida the spiked drink. Rafida, barely conscious, accepted it.

"Ah, thank you," Rafida replied. Mr. Wil watched, torn. He felt uneasy as Rafida engaged in conversation with Rio.

"Ignore it. It's none of your business," Mr. Wil muttered to himself. But he glanced again as Rio whispered to Rafida.

"Forget it. Just leave it alone," Mr. Wil said, turning to walk away. Rio proposed a toast with Rafida, who agreed and was about to drink the spiked beverage. Rio watched intently, hoping she'd drink it all. But just as the glass reached her lips, someone snatched it and drank it in one gulp.

"Hey... That's my drink," Rafida complained, annoyed.

"What are you doing here?" Mr. Wil asked, surprising Rafida.

"Hmm... Mr. Wil?" Rafida was confused by his presence. Mr. Wil glared at Rio, who quickly retreated.

"Why did he leave? Ugh... Mr. Wil, why did you make him go?" Rafida yelled. She nearly lost her balance, but Mr. Wil caught her.

"Why did you drink so much?" Mr. Wil asked, taking off his jacket and placing it on Rafida's shoulders. He carried her out of the venue.

"Taxi!" Mr. Wil called out, flagging down a cab. He helped Rafida into the taxi.

"Rafida... Where do you live?" Mr. Wil asked, but Rafida had already fallen asleep.

"Where to, sir?" the taxi driver asked. Mr. Wil, unsure, got in as well.

"Head towards Fatmawati," Mr. Wil finally said. During the ride, Rafida slept soundly.

"What on earth was she thinking? Why did she do this?" Mr. Wil murmured, looking at the sleeping Rafida. He couldn't understand her actions.

At Mr. Wil's home, he carried the still-sleeping Rafida to the guest room, gently laying her on the bed. Her arms, still wrapped around him, caused him to fall onto her, bringing their faces close.

"Ugh... Why do I suddenly feel dizzy? Is the AC off? Why is it so hot?" Mr. Wil muttered, trying to get up. But Rafida's arms wrapped around his neck, pulling him closer.

"Mr. Wil... Why can't I marry you? Why don't you want to marry me? Is it... because of those elders?" Rafida asked in her drunken state. Mr. Wil felt a rush of heat seeing her beauty up close. She looked different tonight, with her special makeup.

"Do you know how long it took me to get ready like this? Three hours. I woke up so early and prepared everything. Even so, I can't marry you," Rafida said, opening her eyes and looking at Mr. Wil with sad eyes. Her face flushed with a rosy hue.

Their hearts pounded loudly and rapidly. Their breaths mingled, and a heated aura surrounded them. Rafida, in an uncontrollable desire, kissed Mr. Wil for a long time. Mr. Wil was surprised, but didn't resist.

When Rafida finally broke the kiss and smiled sweetly, Mr. Wil, already captivated by her charm, kissed her back even more passionately. They adjusted into a more comfortable position. Rafida's small hands began unbuttoning Mr. Wil's shirt, revealing his muscular torso. She quickly stripped off her clothes, waiting for Mr. Wil's warm embrace.

"This shouldn't be happening," Mr. Wil muttered, suddenly realizing something.

"What?" Rafida asked, caught in the throes of passion.

"Never mind." Mr. Wil didn't think twice and continued, their breaths racing together. They shared warmth in the cool room. That night became their first heated night together, forgetting everything else. They fulfilled their pent-up desires, complementing each other, reaching the satisfaction they'd long suppressed.

Mr. Wil enjoyed the night's activities, striving to reach paradise together. Rafida, equally fervent, bewitched Mr. Wil with her unique moves, taking him to new heights until they climaxed together, feeling as if they soared to the seventh heaven.

Mr. Wil panted for a long breath. He released his body from Rafida and lay down beside her. Mr. Wil's eyes closed, feeling extremely exhausted.

His mind was drifting with what had just happened. He couldn't think straight and didn't know what would happen tomorrow.

Mr. Wil opened his eyes and turned to Rafida who had fallen asleep from exhaustion. Mr. Wil looked at her with mixed feelings.

"What did I just do? How could I do this to her?" said Mr. Wil regretting himself.

"How will I explain to Rafida? I've gone mad. I should be able to hold it in. Shouldn't I do something crazy to an unconscious Rafida? What an idiot!" said Mr. Wil regretting his actions that could not think properly before.Mr. Wil is just an ordinary man who is easily provoked by circumstances that are difficult to control. However, everything happened because of Rafida's own fault. Mr. Wil did not want to take the full blame. Because Rafida was also the one who had seduced him and made everything end like this.

Mr. Wil let out a long sigh and closed his eyes. He did not want to think more and looked forward to tomorrow. His body that was so tired brought him into dreamland quickly.