The days change quickly. Alice and Jacob's wedding day is getting closer and closer. If he remembers that fact, Alice's mood immediately breaks again. Until now, he is still unsure whether he has to marry Jacob. An utterly unknown person before. Looks like Alice needs time to sort out her heart. Accept the fact that soon you will become part of the Winata family.

Remember Dinda's words the other day "Isn't it something to be proud to be the wife of a Jacob Fernandez Al, considering that women out there are vying to be his companion."

Not for Alice. Becoming part of a Winata is not his dream. Never even a little bit crossed his mind.

It is undeniable that Radit's name is still clearly imprinted in his mind. Trying my best to make peace with my heart to forget Radit slowly. Trying to turn over a new leaf. But what power? The man was so beautiful to forget about it. Too sweet to forget. That's how Alice often mentions all the memories with Radit.

This morning a thick fog enveloped the cold morning. The melodious chirping of birds accompanied Alice on her way to the office. Today Alice might be able to breathe a sigh of relief again. Jacob kept her promise to take care of all the skewed reports about them. Even though the whole country already knows the status of her soon-to-be mistress Winata, at least she doesn't need to hurt her eyes anymore to read several headline news titles that corner her. Of course, he had to be careful from now on because all his movements could have become the meal of the media crew.

As she stepped into the study, Alice's steps stopped. There was a scene that slightly disturbed his eyes. A bucket of beautiful roses, complete with a greeting card, lay on his desk.

Who has sent flowers so early? That was the first question that came to Alice's mind. Alice slowly approached, grabbed the greeting card attached to the edge of the flower and read it.

.

.

Dear Alice,

I'm sorry I left without saying goodbye first.

I can't string words of farewell to you.

I'm sorry that until this second, I still remember you and love you so much.

Knowing you are not a mistake for me.

This separation is very heavy. I feel it too. But this is the best for both of us.

I will never say goodbye because I'm sure we will meet one day again, even in a different dimension.

It's enough that I love you from a distance.

Makes you happy doesn't have to be with me.

Welcome to your new life, dear,

I'm sure you could be happier with him.

.

With love

Raditya Einhard Miller

Alice stared at her with a tired eye. Her chest suddenly tightened because the feeling was so turbulent. Her thoughts were mixed after reading the contents of the greeting card written by Radit.

After a long absence, Radit suddenly sent him a bouquet with hurtful words. Alice could no longer hold back the tears streaming down her cheeks. Did Radit not miss him in the least? At least congratulate him in person. Did Alice not have the opportunity to meet him even just once?

Alice continued to cry uncontrollably until Dewi accidentally entered her room and immediately hugged her when she saw Alice sitting on the floor. Enduring the pain of longing that torments itself.

"Never mind, Al, I know exactly how you're feeling right now. But stop regretting fate that doesn't take sides. Maybe after this Jacob will be the source of your happiness."

Alice was silent as she listened to his words. How could Jacob be the source of her happiness someday when the man raised the war flag against her?

Meanwhile, in a different place, Jacob entered the dining room in her house with heavy steps. Shortly after lying down on the chair, he looked back at the pile of wedding invitations that had just been printed and deliberately placed close to the dining table. It was written on a pair of names that made Jacob fixated from earlier.

.

Jacob A Winata

(Son of Mr. Ferdy A Fernandez and Mrs. Choi Luna)

and

Alice Swan Wijaya

(Daughter of Mr. Oliver Wijaya and Mrs. Alisa Alexandra)

.

"Jacob, have a look at your wedding invitation. It's already printed." Luna looks so enthusiastic, showing Jacob and Alice's wedding invitations.

"Mama is satisfied with the results, according to Mama's expectations. Starting tomorrow, you have to share it slowly, OK, son. Because next week we have to go to Bali."

Jacob exhaled heavily, and it was impossible if she refused Luna's request to distribute wedding invitations immediately. If every bride and groom look enthusiastic and even happy when preparing everything for the wedding, not with him. Jacob still can't believe she's getting married soon.

"Yes Ma, Jacob will bring some to share later."

"Don't forget to take it to Alice's too dear, so she can quickly distribute it to her friends and family."

***

Here is his workspace. Jacob looked back at the pile of wedding invitations. He is still thinking about who he will invite to witness the lavish party Ferdy and Luna Winata has prepared for him.

Not long after, there was a loud knock on the door. A woman who is none other than Jacob's secretary walks into the room.

"Excuse me Mr.Jacob, there is a guest who wants to meet."

Jacob gasped slightly. "Who's visiting so early?" He looks confused. As far as he could remember, he didn't have an appointment with anyone today.

"Do I have to make an appointment beforehand if I want to see you, Mr. Jacob?" Not to mention that Jacob had the chance to invite him, and the intended guest immediately entered his room without being invited first.

Tita's broad smile was evident in Jacob's eyes when the woman entered the room. Titania Austin, or Tita, the woman who has been Jacob's lover, has just returned from a fashion show abroad and deliberately visited her to relieve her homesickness.

"Honey, you surprised me. There's definitely no need, you're free whenever you want to see me." Jacob motioned for her secretary to leave the two of them alone.

"Even though you're married later?" asked Tita slightly, teasingly.

"Hmmm..." Jacob looked like he was deliberately playing with his eyes, as if he thought about whether Tita could still be free to visit him when he officially married Alice later. Seeing Tita's reaction, who pursed her lips, Jacob became even more exasperated and pulled the woman's body so that it fell into her lap.

"Of course you can, honey. We'll be able to meet even if I'm married later."

Jacob tightened her arms around Tita's slender body. The woman happily hugged her boyfriend back. Then planted a tender kiss on the man's lips.

"I miss you, Jacob Fernandez," Tita said between their kisses.

It cannot be denied that Jacob loves Tita. Never intended to leave the woman who accompanied him these past few years.

Not to mention that Tita is indeed alone in this world. He only had Jacob. Because of this, it was hard for him to leave her.

"Darling, what is it?" Tita suddenly relaxed her arms because she was shocked by something she saw.

Jacob turned to follow the direction of Tita's index finger and then answered.

"Oh, that's my newly printed wedding invitation," Jacob replied casually.

"Are you going to invite me to attend?"

Jacob nodded.

"Obviously, you have to come. We can also go to Bali together next week."

"Jacob, can I also meet your future wife in person?" Jacob gasped at Tita's request. Think for a moment about what the woman asked him. He couldn't be sure whether Tita would be okay after meeting Alice later.

Realizing that Jacob suddenly became silent at her request, Tita quickly looked at Jacob's face intensely, "Don't worry, I just want to get to know her. I'll make sure I won't grab her hair." Tita said again, teasing Jacob.

Jacob smiled faintly and then answered.

"Fine, I'll ask Richard to call and arrange a meeting with him. Or do you want me to accompany you? I'm not busy these days," Jacob boasted. Once again, he was just worried that something untoward would happen.

"No, there's no need." Tita shook her head. "Think of it as a woman's business." Tita rolled her eyes.

"Okay, Richard will let you know when exactly."

Tita then got up from Jacob's lap. Prepare to go.

"Then I say goodbye, there is a shooting schedule this afternoon and I have to come early."

"I'll take you," Jacob offered.

"No need honey, I can take a taxi. Besides, you still have a lot of work to do. Aren't you going to have a long holiday soon?" Tita answered carefully, afraid that Jacob would be offended by her refusal.

"Okay, then I'll go first. See you next week, honey," Tita said, hugging Jacob again.

Jacob was still watching Tita leave. The woman came out slowly until she disappeared, replaced by Richard's sudden arrival.

"Is there something I have to do, Jack?"

Jacob took a deep breath, and her eyes were back on the pile of invitations that had been neatly arranged on the coffee table.

"Please deliver my wedding invitation to Alice's office and please also share it with friends, colleagues and other employees," Jacob ordered.

Richard nodded and then leaned forward to approach the pile of invitations that Jacob was showing.

"Jacob, are you sure about this marriage?" asked Richard on the sidelines of his activities of preparing invitations. Is this your best choice considering you are still in touch with Tita?

"I don't know Rich, I can't back down in this wedding plan. Where do you want to put the pride of my parents. After all, canceling one-sidedly only opens old wounds. You know, they were already disappointed by Kiano's actions, who suddenly ran away when they wanted to betrothed."

Jacob looked annoyed. From the look on her face, she looked a little frustrated. Oh no, frustrating, to be exact. There was a feeling of remorse within him. Right now, he should have married Tita, not another woman he didn't want or didn't love, to be more precise.

"Be patient, Jack, maybe one day that happiness will come to you," Richard wisely, patting his best friend and boss on the shoulder. Richard himself has been Jacob Fernandez's best friend since he was in high school. He understands Jacob's current life story's nature and twists and turns. Richard is also the only person who understands and can gain more trust than Jacob.

"Ah yes, don't you want to have a dinner together? At least you can have a little fun before the sacred day arrives. The children must be very enthusiastic to attend, Jack."

"Sounds interesting, please arrange it as best you can Rich. Tomorrow Saturday seems like the right time. Oh I almost forgot too, please arrange a meeting between Tita and Alice too. He really wants to meet Alice in person. Don't forget to send someone to watch over them from afar I don't want to take the risk if something happens between the two of them."

"I'll do my best, Jack," Richard said confidently.