“Alright then. I’ll ask Aunt Kana to check on you every thirty minutes, okay, Honey? If you need anything, just call downstairs. And don’t go to the bathroom alone, alright?”Jennyfer, who had been pouting, smiled when she saw how worried Jackson was about her. Even though she wasn’t feeling well, she didn’t think her condition was that serious.“Yes, my husband. Alright,” Jennyfer agreed, not wanting Jackson to worry any further.Jackson chuckled softly and kissed her lips several times with affection.“I’m going now, Honey. Take care. Father’s at home too, he’s not going anywhere today,” Jackson added, reassuring her so she wouldn’t feel alone while he was away for a while.“Okay.”Finally, Jackson left after showering his beloved wife with a few more tender kisses.His car sped down the midday road toward East Jakarta, following the plan he had made earlier that morning. When he arrived at the North Jakarta police headquarters, Jackson went straight to meet Inspector General Mahes

“Hehee. You’re so sweet, Darling. Alright, drive safely, okay? Don’t go too fast.”“Yes, my beautiful angel. Muahh!” Jackson expressed the affection swelling inside him, making Jennyfer giggle on the other end of the line.“Bye!”Feeling encouraged, Jackson drove with his heart light and full of happiness.Throughout his life, only two women had ever made his heart beat with such warmth — his mother, and his beloved little wife whom he cherished deeply.—A few days passed. Now, Jackson was carefully guiding Jennyfer, her eyes covered with a blindfold.“What are we doing, Darling?”“You’ll see.”“Don’t play tricks on me. You’re not going to scare me with animals, right? I could faint, you know!” Jennyfer grumbled anxiously — she had always been terrified of certain animals.“No, Honey, relax. We’re almost there,” Jackson replied with a smile, amused by his wife’s nervousness.“We’re not going anywhere far, right? Just here?” Jennyfer asked curiously, walking where Jackson’s arm guided

“What’s the matter, Jackson?”“Well, Father... actually, Jackson wants to go on a vacation with Jenny—to make up for our postponed honeymoon,” Jackson said slowly, revealing what he had planned for quite some time. But too many problems had caused his plan to keep getting delayed.“Huh?!” Jennyfer was startled, not knowing anything about her husband’s plan.Jackson turned and looked at Jennyfer, who was sitting beside him.“What for, Honey?” Jennyfer asked immediately, meeting Jackson’s gaze.“For our honeymoon, of course.”“There’s no need,” Jennyfer replied, knowing that Jackson was always busy with work—especially now that he was expanding his business to Malaysia.Mr. Andreas remained silent, observing his daughter’s slightly panicked expression and his son-in-law’s somewhat tense face. He decided to keep quiet, wanting to hear the rest of the discussion from the couple themselves.“No, I’m not busy. Father’s helping me now, Honey.”“I don’t think it’s necessary,” Jennyfer replied

“Don’t be mad anymore, okay? I didn’t mean any harm. I won’t do anything without your knowledge again, Honey, trust me. I didn’t tell you before because I was afraid you’d feel burdened,” Jackson whispered while fixing the blanket that had slightly slipped off Jennyfer’s body.Jennyfer remained silent, refusing to respond to Jackson’s words. If only she had known from the start, perhaps she wouldn’t feel this deep and bitter pain she was enduring now.Jackson gently brushed Jennyfer’s hair aside, tucking it neatly over her pillow. His hand then traced the small scratch on her forehead—the one she got when she fell from the stairs—and he kissed the edge of her brow softly.“Get some rest, Darling. I hope tomorrow we can talk seriously with clear heads. I don’t want anything to come between us again.”After saying that, Jackson lay down beside Jennyfer, moving away the bolster pillow she had placed in the middle of the bed. He pulled the blanket up properly, then wrapped his arm around

Jackson chose a table by the beach, shaded by a large umbrella that provided a cool spot from the sun.He pulled out a chair for Jennyfer and gently helped his wife sit down. Then, he took the seat right across from her.A food stall owner soon approached their table.“Good afternoon, Miss, Sir. What would you like to order?” asked the stall owner politely.“Good afternoon, Sir. We’ll have grilled fish, fried squid, and stir-fried spicy clams. Oh, and grilled prawns too,” Jackson said after glancing through the menu on the table.The man quickly jotted the order down.“What about drinks, Sir?” he asked again.“Two young coconuts, please. Add some lime juice and honey inside,” Jackson replied, looking very familiar with the place.“Is that all, Sir?” the man asked once more.“Please prepare sliced green chilies too, Sir. Two portions of white rice, just plain rice, not the coconut milk one,” Jackson added, sounding rather meticulous.“Alright, Sir.”“Thank you, Sir. We’ll be waiting,”