Between The Leongs
The Grand Opening Incident

"I feel so bad, I can't make it to Willy's grand opening with you." Navis can only watch Sabrina from the mirror reflection, because she is surrounded by hairstylists and makeup artists.

With her eyes closed, Sabrina stretched out her hand hinting Navis to grab her. When he felt Navis clasping his hand, Sabrina drowned her fingers that instantly turned tiny if juxtaposed with Navis' fingers to the sidelines. He understands Navis' concern about Amber's presence at this event, Navis is not calm because he indirectly has to let Sabrina go to face Amber. He didn't want Sabrina to get hurt again.

But on the other hand he himself had to go to the airport at the same time, like the start of Willy's boutique opening event because he had a shooting schedule for a well-known brand, as a brand ambassador he can't hold off much longer. They have been very kind to let him miss the day where the actual schedule without giving any doubt, which at that time he chose to spend on the side of his fiancee whose mental health is not fine.

"It's okay. There was Cio accompanying me. Although Willy will be busy, Eva and even Gayoung will be there. Don't worry too much, and don't forget to take enough rest before the photo shoot."

Navis kissed the back of Sabrina's hand, then carried Sabrina's hand to her cheek. "You want me to follow you to New York to finish Willy's grand opening?" Sabrina asked, proposing an idea.

But Navis shook his head, "Later you're exhausted. Let me take the earliest flight schedule after the shoot."

Hairstylists and makeup artists who see their romance trying professionally do not interrupt between the conversation of a sweet couple who are chatting as if there is no one but the two of them, although a little offended as well as envious of the single life that comes stuck. Moreover, they were not the usual workers handling Sabrina, so they do not want to be judged as rude when leaving comments even though it intends to praise this top model pair which includes being the most highlighted couple throughout the entertainment world.

All the rumors they've heard out there that say there's a rift in their relationship, and that the biggest possibility of both is over evaporating is not left. They were puzzled as to how there could be a rumor that missed that far from reality.

After finishing Sabrina, they took the time to visit the Asteria room to check on the state of their little princess. Asteria just finished brushing her teeth and changed into pajamas accompanied by a baby sitter that Sabrina occasionally called when she and Navis had the same schedule. Sabrina never hired a baby sitter to keep Asteria full-time. Since the first time she decided to have children, she was determined to contribute directly in raising her child no matter how busy she was. As much as possible he avoids interference from others, except in urgent circumstances.

While her baby sitter was asked to leave the three of them alone for a while, Asteria ran towards Navis asking in a cradle. Navispun. "Mama is looking so pretty, right honey?"

"Yes, Pa. Mama is beautiful." Praise Asteria, her eyes twinkling at the beauty of her mother.

"Haha, thank you. Asteria is beautiful too."

"Yes dong, it's Asteria Mama's son!"

Lowering Asteria in bed, Navis and Sabrina boarded, flanking Asteria in the middle. In Sabrina's hands is a fairy tale book that tells the story of a long-haired princess trapped inside a tower, Asteria's favorite. "Tonight Asteria wants to read the story to Mama, or Papa?"

"Papa said, Papa's coming home in two days. So Papa's the one who bacain, tomorrow's Mama's new night."

The book of fairy tales passes into the hands of Navis. The responsibility of reading the book was left to Navis entirely, as their daughter wanted.

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Flashlight streak welcomed the arrival of Sabrina in front of her sister's ownership boutique named Hierarchy, located in the elite area along the way eyes will only find famous boutiques. Sabrina breezed elegantly while occasionally waving, without having to bother thinking about posing. After all, this event belongs to his sister, he does not need to hesitate. Not to miss Mauricio who pintilikannya from behind.

"Sister!" Eva and Gayoung, Navis' sister, greeted him as she saw his presence. They had tasted some bite-size dishes at his stand directly near the entrance.

The surroundings were really crowded, Willy invited a lot of guests at his first boutique grand opening. And certainly they are all guests of honor who cannot be underestimated. Starting from fellow models, artists, to classy brand designers and many more who dabble around the world of fashion. Sabrina deftly signaled that Eva and Gayoung who had been planning to run towards him to maintain their attitude. Eva catches, elbowing Gayoung's arm. Around them one by one the guests began to stop chatting, turning to realize the person they were most waiting for was finally present.

The ones that had all formed a circle behind each other, now looked in one direction exposing their faces, making it easier for Sabrina to recognize everything better. His mother, Amber and Willy, were not exempt from being at the very front of the bourgeoisie. Willy stepped definitely to him, a smile of victory rising on his lips like a game of looking for treasure, everyone wished those who were lucky to get it, but Willy who got it first and deserved it. Sabrina's charm was indeed as influential as that.

What Sabrina did not think, she found Lucas was there too. She almost thought that her tangled mind was hallucinating, but unfortunately Eva confirmed Lucas' sighting was a reality. What is the point of an automotive company CEO coming to a fashion event? What is Amber really planning? Given Willy couldn't have invited Lucas himself.

"Sis, finally. Would you do me a favor, please?" Half-whispered Willy hugged Sabrina. "Everyone has been waiting on you, please accompany me greet them, brother?"

As an older sister, Sabrina certainly did not refuse Willy's request. From one group, to another group got the same opportunity to greet and invite Sabrina to exchange ideas for a moment without forgetting Willy as the real host by still involving him in every aspect of the topic.

Then, the core of the acarapun was held. Willy made the speech, briefly explaining his journey of hard work to build his own business, the meaning behind the selection of his brand name, his future hopes for this brand, his thanks, his, and lastly Willy did the tape-cutting inauguration. Everything went well. The entire crowd continued to chatter after the inauguration.

Sabrina, Mauricio, his sisters and Navis' sister flatly split. Spend time, opening themselves up to groups of their choice.

"By the way, the diamond ring that Miss Sabrina was wearing looks very harmonious." Sabrina raised her hand, revealing a ring embedded in her ring finger that was reaping praise. A smile was engraved on Sabrina's lips, reflecting Navis.

Friends of other models parroted.

"Yes, right. It's beautiful, if you don't mind if you want to tell the store?"

"Come on, Zena. Even if you wear the same ring, it wouldn't be the same as Sabrina pull this look." The female circus of middle eastern descent, whom Sabrina knew was named Aaliyah to a female earlier. Sabrina almost thought there was a personal tension between the two, understandably she very rarely took the time to get to know more in other models so far, so far, in addition to his busy work hours and family-oriented, Sabrina admitted he had difficulty opening up because of his life problems. If others do not laugh and explain they are close friends.

"Where can that be, Miss Sabrina don't listen to Zena."

"Give up, Zena."

Zena who disturbed her friends even scowled. Sabrina couldn't bear to see her being colonized steadied her heart into explaining the truth, "To be honest I myself don't know which of her rings came from which store. This ring just so happened to be Navis's gift."

"Is this a wedding ring?" Zena guess.

Sabrina nodded doubtfully, "Maybe? I don't know if it's this ring that we're going to re-fit on the altar later, Navis still hides most of the wedding preparations."

Their jaws were all close to falling, hearing Sabrina who had just indirectly implied she was about to get married. Sabrina Hirai, the role model of many people, especially women who are interested in starting a career as a model, they feel between overwhelmed and a little unwilling to know this information. They just want to congratulate the happy news, when Sabrina was pulled from their presence by her mother.

Amber takes off her rough grip after making sure she takes Sabrina to safety from the crowd. "What did you mean?!"

"Which one? About this ring?" Sabrina pointed at her ring.

"wedding ring? What do you mean?!"

"Navis proposed again and said she wanted to legally marry me."

"Then you took it?!"

"of course. I also thought we were really ready this time, Mom. We intend to tell Mom and the family members-"

Sabrina's face was thrown to the left side, her right cheek part throbbing strongly. His ears rang for a moment, and his neatly-grained hair fell over half of his face. Only the roar of Amber's hunting breath was heard as soon as her hearing cleared.

"Are you out of your mind?!" Amber grabs Sabrina's hair, forcing her to look directly at Amber.

"Who do you think you decided that?! You fucking kid!" One slap back fell on Sabrina's right cheek.

"The more you dare step on me! Looks like you've been eaten completely by that fucking guy's shit, huh?" Amber shakes the head of her oldest son, laughing sarcastically. "Based on cheap stupid women! I raised you hard-earned, educated you to be an honorable woman, and because of one man now you want to throw everything away and give your body to be enslaved for granted!?"

"I told you, I let you go near her, not let you marry her!"

Sabrina held onto Amber's hand which pulled her hair too tight. She grimaced in pain, "Mother, sick.."

Amber shook her head, "I have to teach you from the beginning, yes, it's not too late." He muttered to himself. "Ah, fuck! You're wasting a lot of my time!" His growl, pushed Sabrina strong. Sabrina's weakened body lay on the floor.

Mauricio stared in disbelief at what he saw with his eyes just now. He has gotten a bad feeling since following Amber and Sabrina, after accidentally seeing Sabrina pulled away from the crowd. He knows their relationship is not good. For years Sabrina hid their friendship on the grounds that she wanted to at least have a friend without Amber's knowledge, in order to make their friendship more free. He thought Amber might be an overprotective, observative, and old-fashioned Mother type. Not a monster like this.

"What are you doing? Why are you quiet?" A protest passed in Mauricio's ear, he staggered after his shoulder in the palm was tight enough. Mauricio could only watch the figure running towards the commotion.

"Braziest kid!" Shouted Amber annoyed, the allowance he was about to refer to Sabrina was detained.

"Enough, Madam." Lucas looked at Amber sharply.

"It's none of your business! Go!" Amber banged on Lucas's shoulder, which immediately carried Sabrina, preventing Amber from giving her further lessons.

"Mother!"

In the last second, Sabrina's two sisters appeared. Lucas who held back his emotions desperately, gave an ultimatum.

"Take care of your mother, before I repay her exactly as she did to Sabrina."

The man's aura turned dark, and sinister. Mauricio, who is not told to move, automatically helps Willy and Eva hold Amber who is still rampaging. In the midst of eternal, inexplicably, Mauricio actually felt himself experiencing deja vu. He believes Lucas is not too foreign in his life, or Sabrina.