Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Dena was still asleep in her arms when Malvin woke up. He looked at the clock on the cellphone showing eight o'clock in the evening. The television in his room was still on.

Malvin shifted Dena's body and got up from his sleep. Somehow he became a very jerk. he remembered that he had kept his distance from women so much as not to disappoint many women.

Especially after Evelyn became his lover, he really didn't expect his passion to be shaken so easily even though the woman wasn't Evelyn.

Malvin put on his shorts and washed his face, then he took a sip of the drink he had ordered. The two of them haven't touched the food.

Malvin took his cellphone and took a picture of Dena who was sleeping, according to him Dena looked so cute while sleeping.

The clock was nine o'clock, Malvin kissed Dena on the cheek which made him squirm awake. Dena was stunned to feel Malvin still hugging her.

Dena recalled the incident a few hours ago when she was so fascinated by the man's touch. the man she just met yesterday, and the man she wanted to hate.

How could she allow herself to be carried away by her desires, let that man touch her who even so openly she also wanted?

Dena buried her head even more in Malvin's chest, now she felt very embarrassed. I felt Malvin's hand stroking her hair. And clearly, Dena could hear her heartbeat, so calm and soothing.

"What time is it?"

"It's nine o'clock."

"Oh no, I have to go home," said Dena getting up, picking up her clothes and walking to the bathroom.

Dena rushed out of the bathroom, she was already showering and wearing the dress earlier. Malvin sat on the chair waiting for Dena.

"I must go home," said Dena grabbing her bag.

"Stay overnight," asked Malvin, hugging Dena from behind.

"No way, my parents will definitely look for me."

"I'm sure your parents wouldn't mind knowing you were with me."

"Sorry Malvin, I can't."

"At least eat first, you haven't eaten since this afternoon."

"It's late, I'll eat at home." Dena comes out of Malvin's room.

Malvin just stood there silently watching Dena leave. He was no longer speechless because Dena refused his request.

Who knows now what is on his mind, Malvin chose to finish his meal.

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Dena was surprised to see Malvin at his house early in the morning. I don't know what business made him come this early. Dena even just woke up.

Malvin is talking to Robert, Dena's father. Dena crosses the two of them to the kitchen. Dena didn't know what they were talking about but Malvin seemed to ignore Dena.

Malvin only glanced at her, did not say hello. Though Dena deliberately stared at him. Dena felt that Malvin was returning to the same coldness as when she had just met him.

Dena poured water in a glass and immediately drank it, for some reason she felt annoyed because Malvin was cold to her, even until they finished breakfast together.

Dena's father said Malvin asked permission to come home earlier than what had been scheduled because a lot of work was waiting for him.

Because of that, Malvin has been at Dena's house almost all day but is only busy with Dena's father.

It was already late in the afternoon when Malvin visited Dena in his room, without knocking on the door. Malvin entered and closed it again.

"What are you doing here? My father could get angry if he found out you came into my room," said Dena.

"He allows it."

"What?"

"Your father allowed me to meet you in your room," said Malvin again.

For a moment they both were silent and stared at each other. Then came the sound of Dena exhaling a tired breath and looking away.

Somehow they both look awkward and stiff. Until only silence is created.

"Tomorrow I'll be back home, earlier than what was planned," said Malvin starting the conversation after they had been silent for a long time.

"I know," Dena replied without looking at Malvin.

"I am sorry," said Malvin which was enough to make Dena look back at him.

"What for?" asked Dena, not understanding.

"To touch you yesterday, when I shouldn't have done that," said Malvin softly.

Dena's face turned red remembering yesterday's incident when they both wanted each other.

"It's not entirely your fault."

"I know but still, I should be able to control it."

"I do not know I can accept this match or not." Dena was just silently waiting for Malvin to continue his words.

"In Indonesia, I already have a lover and I love him very much."

Like being struck by lightning it hurt to hear what Malvin said to Dena, she stared at Malvin sharply. Without realizing it, his tears flowed.

Malvin, who had only been standing, now walked over to Dena who was sitting on the edge of his bed. with a slight bow he wiped Dena's tears.

"I'm sorry, Dena, and don't cry," said Malvin with his hand still on Dena's cheek.

Malvin brought his face closer and briefly, kissed Dena on the lips.

"I'm really sorry," said Malvin then left Dena alone in his room.

Somehow Dena had to act, she wanted to be angry, but, she knew, yesterday she wanted it too. Dena is like a bitch thirsty for touch. Was carried away and carried away by Malvin's caress which made him continue to sigh.

However, Malvin's statement just now that he already has a lover and really loves his lover really hurts Dena. His heart was like being torn apart. How can someone who already has a lover want her so badly?

And stupid again, Dena let Malvin come back to kiss her briefly after saying he already has a lover. What a jerk guy! Inner Dena.

Dena then cried all the feelings in her heart. Maybe she felt like she had a little liking for Malvin and wanted their parents' match. so, she could feel excruciating pain. What the two of them had done was more than just an arranged marriage.

After leaving Dena's room, Malvin asked permission to return to the hotel and said goodbye to return to Indonesia.

Malvin wanted to return to Indonesia immediately because he didn't want to drift deeper with Dena. He knew that Malvin had hurt Dena terribly and if Evelyn had found out, she would also have felt very betrayed.

Especially since yesterday Evelyn could not be contacted, Malvin was already starting to worry about her condition, besides that he also missed her.

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Malvin arrived in Indonesia, he immediately took a taxi to his apartment. Malvin deliberately didn't ask the driver to pick him up because he came home early.

Arriving at his apartment, Malvin immediately entered the elevator with wide strides. Until now, Evelyn could not be reached and it panicked her very much. Malvin pasted his apartment access card and immediately looked for Evelyn.

Malvin finds Evelyn lying limp in Malvin's room. Her body was very hot, however, Evelyn looked shivering. Malvin panicked and gave Evelyn a hug. Meanwhile, Evelyn held Malvin's cheek limply.

"Are you home?" said Evelyn weakly.