Trial Marriage Husband : I Am CEO's Plaything

"But you stick with her despite her situation and keep loving her unconditionally. Are you sure chasing her now is a good choice for you? The child is not even yours, it's Oscar's. Are you ready for the risks?" Andien asked, trying to wake up the man who had been silent and gazing blankly into the distance.

"Yes. I've loved her for a long time and I always will. I know I can't make her like me so I don't want her to immediately fall in love with me. As long as it's good for Lisa, I'll do it. I don't expect more because I don't want to burden her. All I want is to live a peaceful and quiet life with Lisa," said Rangga sincerely.

Outside Andien's apartment, Lisa was walking with two plastic bags. When she was about to open the doorknob, she accidentally heard Rangga's last sentence.

'….Live a peaceful and quiet life with Lisa….'

It echoed in her ears, making her suddenly feel nervous. Lisa initially wanted to break into Andien's apartment, but she immediately gave up her intention. She had to calm her heart, which was suddenly upset and was swayed by Rangga's words that she overheard.

The giddiness that enveloped her mind began to make her breathless. Lisa had promised herself not to fall in the arms of a man she didn't love, but how could she not be touched by all of Rangga's good deeds and intentions?

Lisa began to feel like a hypocrite in a matter of seconds when she started thinking what she didn't expect would have occurred— giving Rangga a chance to wait for her love for him to grow.

Rangga has been doing good to her since the two of them met after being separated for so long. Both of them know each other's habits, likes and even bad qualities.

Lisa took a deep breath before she opened the door. She tried her best to calm her troubled heart.

Because the only man she has in her heart right now is Oscar. Even though she hated to admit it, she still couldn't forget him.

As she mustered up her courage, Lisa took a deep breath and entered. Then she looked at Andien and Rangga, who seemed busy chatting.

Andien met her face then exclaimed, "There you are! We were just talking about you!"

Rangga just threw a sweet smile at her when she walked in and put two plastic grocery bags on the dining table.

Shortly after Lisa sat down and took out a snack from a plastic bag, Andien got up from where she was sitting and said, "I just got informed by my boss to go back to the office now. If you two still want to chat, don't hesitate! Just think of this apartment as your own home and help yourself, okay!"

Andien immediately grabbed her tote bag and rushed downstairs. Before she left the room, she exchanged quick glances with Lisa.

Lisa understood what Andien meant by those flirtatious winks. Her friend deliberately left her and Rangga alone to talk to each other!

'Damn you!' Lisa thought.

After Andien left her apartment, silence began to envelop the two of them. The two childhood friends started to act awkward with each other.

Both Rangga and Lisa looked away, trying not to look at each other.

Suddenly, the two of them called at the same time.

"Lisa,"

"Rangga,"

"Hey, you go first," Lisa said, giving Rangga a chance.

"So... If you want, you can stay at my place again. It's quiet and calm there, it's good for you not to be stressed because you are pregnant. If you don't want me to be in my house, I can live in a hotel or something like that. Mrs. Sumiyati will help you at my house. You must be well cared for," Rangga said quietly.

Lisa didn't respond to his sentence just now, she was too nervous to process everything she heard today. She just lowered her head, tapping her curved fingers on the dining table.

"I don't mean anything other than wanting to help you. I don't have the heart to see you living alone and miserable like before. Moreover, you are pregnant again now. You need a good environment to raise your kid later. I don't intend to force you, I'm just offering it. The decision is in your hands," Rangga added.

Hearing it, Lisa almost bursted into tears. She tried to calm down and smiled at Rangga and said, "Rangga, we really can try. I can try to accept your love, but give me time so I can love you back. Are you willing? But I don't know how long it'll take before I can fall in love with you..."

How shocked Rangga was from hearing Lisa's reply just now. It was as if he had been struck by lightning and froze in silence.

"Hey? Please answer me, don't be stunned," Lisa said firmly.

In the next second, Rangga shook his head to get back on his senses and muttered, "I didn't hear this wrong, right?"

"Of course not! I really mean it!" Lisa replied firmly without hesitation.

Rangga then grabbed her hands tightly. Both of his eyes radiate happiness as he said, "Lisa! Thank you! I'm really happy to hear! Finally... You want to be my girlfriend! Oh my God, this isn't a dream, right?"

"Hey, please calm down. Don't shake me. I'll puke later!"

"I swear to God I'm the happiest man on earth now! You finally accepted my love! I swear I don't know how to react, but.. thank you for being my girlfriend!" Rangga said happily.

Seeing him happy and blooming like spring, the burden on Lisa's heart becomes heavier because she agrees to Rangga's request which she always refuses.

Lisa should just be nice to him, nothing more. But she will try to accept his love. Who knows if the same feeling will grow in her heart as the time goes by.

"Lis, let's go to a 5-star hotel, I'll prepare you a penthouse room where you can get all the comforts! Anyway, I want you to be comfortable so that your child will grow well too!" Rangga said suddenly.

Lisa did not expect that the man would immediately make the decision to take her to move out of Andien's apartment right at that moment.

However, Lisa did not refuse or argue over his invitation since she had agreed to be his girlfriend. She also wants to spend more time with Rangga so that she gets to know him more deeply and strengthen their relationship.

"Rangga, did you just say a 5-star hotel? Aren't we going to your house?" Lisa asked in surprise.

"I changed my mind. I want you to get equal treatment like an empress. By staying in a hotel until you give birth to your child, you can be calm, and no one will bother you," Rangga replied casually.

Lisa pursed her lips and then gave a faint smile. She immediately packed up her belongings and then got into Rangga's car.

During the trip, Lisa exchanged messages with Andien via her cell phone. She told her friend that she just started dating Rangga.

"I don't know whether my decision is stupid or not but guess what I just did?" Lisa texted her via instant message.