Chapter 4 Meeting ex-girlfriend

The sun began to wake up from its resting place, shining its rays that dispelled the dew on the leaves, warmed the body from the cold air, and ignited a new spirit for a new day.

It was seven o'clock in the morning. A woman who was still asleep on her bed slowly opened her eyes as sunlight streamed through the window. When she opened her eyes, the first thing she felt was the pain in her back. It was still vividly remembered when Edward performed that scene so brutally.

Ciara looked to the side, not finding the man who was supposed to be her husband. Her heart ached even more because Edward left her like that and did not wake her up.

"Damn Edward! Why is he so different from Jorge, and where did Jorge go?" Clear liquid returned to Ciara's cheeks; she did not expect her fate to be this bad.

After a few minutes of reflection, Ciara got up from her bed. Walking slowly to the bathroom, Ciara cursed silently, cursing at Edward. Even Ciara did not expect to have sex with Edward for the first time.

Fifteen minutes later, Ciara finished cleaning her body. Looking fresher than ever, she came out of the bathroom in a knee-length dress that fit her well. Then she put a little make-up on her face and dried her hair. After feeling ready, she walked downstairs.

"Good morning, Diah!" Answering the greeting, Ciara kindly walked to the dining table and sat there.

"Morning, Mis, here's breakfast first," Diah replied equally friendly.

Ciara was still scanning around the house, looking for the figure who had just entered her life. "Bi Diah, where's Edward?" she asked, not finding Edward at home.

Instead of answering, Diah just smiled. "Miss Ciara misses Mr. Edward," Diah teased.

Ciara grimaced, Edward? That word didn't seem to be in Ciara's dictionary. Even so, she was still annoyed with Edward. "No," she replied as she scratched her neck, which was not itchy. She wanted to be angry, but that would not be good.

"It's okay, Non. I understand; it's called being newlyweds. Mr. Edward has been at the office since this morning," Diah said.

Ciara nodded her head; it really wasn't important to ask that. It was just that Ciara was afraid that Edward was still at home.

"Mrs. Ciara, this breakfast is specially for you from Mr. Edward. I saw Mr. Edward make the breakfast himself this morning; it's especially for you. So let's eat it first," Diah said at length, still with a faint smile.

Ciara stayed where she was, staring at the food in front of her. Ciara just didn't expect Edward to have made it, but she unconsciously smiled slightly. But it was only a few seconds, then Ciara shook her head, trying to get rid of her thoughts about Edward.

"Thanks, I'm going to eat," Ciara said, starting to eat the breakfast Edward had made.

"Hmm. Not bad," continued Ciara again, eating with gusto the fried rice made by Edward.

While busy eating her food, Ciara was silent for a moment, her thoughts returning to Jorge. Ciara didn't even know where Jorge was now. "Should I look for Jorge?" Ciara muttered.

Not long after, Ciara got up from her seat. "Diah, I'll go first. If Edward asks, just tell him I'm at my mom's house," Ciara said as she grabbed her sling bag.

"You didn't finish your breakfast first?"

"No need." After saying that, Ciara immediately ran out of the house. She waited for the taxi she had ordered at the gate.

Tin... Tin...

Ciara, who was in front, was startled by a car that suddenly stopped in front of her. At first, Ciara was afraid that it was Edward. But after the owner of the car lowered the windshield, Ciara could only breathe a sigh of relief.

"Ciara! Where are you going?"

"Gosh, Vio, I'm surprised!" Ciara growled, then got into her friend's car without permission.

"Ciara, I miss you. I'm sorry I couldn't come to your wedding." Vio immediately hugged Ciara tightly. It had been a long time since she met Ciara because Vio had to go somewhere a few days ago.

Ciara was silent, not knowing why the clear liquid returned to her eyes as she remembered her wedding yesterday. "It's a good thing you didn't come that time; I regret it," she said with a sullen tone.

Vio let out a long sigh; she already knew everything from Monica, who told her. Vio wiped away Ciara's tears. "I already know everything; I can't say anything but be patient. After all, Edward is good, so what's wrong with accepting him?" She said it wisely.

Vio's words just now managed to make Ciara snort in annoyance, her eyes looking sharply at her best friend. "Well, how did you know that? I'm willing to accept Edward, but only if Jorge really doesn't come back and leave me."

"You're crazy; don't you feel sorry for Edward?"

"I don't care; instead of you talking so much, you better accompany me."

"Where to?"

"Looking for Jorge."

Vio, who didn't want to argue anymore, agreed to Ciara's invitation. The two of them went to look for Jorge's whereabouts, even though there were no clues at all. But Ciara chuckled at her desire to find Jorge.

***

On the other hand, Edward was in his office, doing all the pending work. His gaze was only on the laptop and files in front of him, focused on finishing all the work.

Brukk...

"Huhhh." Edward let out a long sigh when a folder from his drawer fell as he picked up the files there, bending down to pick up the red folder.

A faint smile suddenly appeared as he stared at the photo of Ciara inside the folder. "You are now my wife, Ciara," he murmured with a faint smile. What was wrong with Edward?

Check...

Edward hurriedly put the photo and folder back into the drawer when someone entered his room without permission.

"Hi, honey!" greeted the woman as she walked up to Edward.

Edward didn't want to get angry when he saw who was trying to get in.

"Hi," Edward replied, returning the woman's hug.

"What are you doing here, Stella?"

Stella pursed her lips in annoyance. The girl with light makeup clung to Edward's embrace. "I wanted to see you, Edward. We have a meeting today, right?" Stella grumbled, spoiled.

Edward sighed harshly. He let go of Stella's hand roughly. Edward wanted to be angry, but he couldn't because Stella was an influential partner in his company, as well as Edward's ex-girlfriend.

"Yes, and don't call me 'baby' anymore. We've broken up, and I'm married, Stella."

Yes, that's right. Stella Lesham was Edward Dirgantara's ex-girlfriend. A model and daughter of a famous businessman who was quite famous in this city and had just broken up with Edward for the past two months. About Edward and Ciara's marriage, Stella already knew. But that didn't stop Stella from approaching Edward.

Stella smiled widely, kissing Edward briefly on the cheek. "I don't care; now let's have a meeting outside," she said with a seductive look on her face.

Edward rubbed his cheek that had just been kissed by Stella; he wanted to be angry. But Edward tried to be patient because soon his work contract with Stella would end. Edward thought for a moment before finally nodding in agreement. "Okay, wait a minute. I'll clean up the files first," he replied with a forced smile.

Stella nodded enthusiastically, choosing to wait on the sofa while Edward packed up his things. After finishing the files, Edward and Stella went out for lunch.

It didn't take long for them to arrive at a café not far from Edward's office, and they both entered together. Having just entered, Edward's eyes immediately saw someone who had entered his life a few hours ago.

"Is that Ciara? What is she doing there?" Edward muttered softly, her eyes never leaving Ciara, who was sitting with Violetta.