Chapter 123 - Anniversary Vacation

When they returned home, Ren talked to Fae. He wanted to know why Fae had suddenly decided to go alone. 

"You don't usually like this," said Ren as he looked at Fae who was still sitting with her body trembling slightly on his lap. "Is something bothering you? Is there anything you didn't tell me?"

Fae just remembered that earlier she had decided to go out on her own to calm her mind because she was disappointed by her canceled promotion. She did not think that when she was alone, Hendrik would find her and attempt to kidnap her.

"I'm just having a lot on my mind." Finally, the girl answered softly. "I didn't think he would dare bother me in a public place. I didn't go alone to a lonely and dark place."

"That's true, but we never know what other people can do. You know, bad people can act in a crowded place quickly. If I was too late ... or if the stranger didn't help you earlier, you must have been taken away by that jerk," said Ren. He massaged his forehead. "I was very worried when I got a phone call from you but there was no voice on the other end."

"I won't do it again ..." said Fae.

She was actually not a weak woman, but somehow when Hendrik pulled her and was about to kidnap her, she couldn't fight ... as if her body was frozen. She was too shocked. All she could do was to pull out her cell phone to call Ren. She did not know why her body did not react by hitting or kicking Hendrik. 

"There must be something bothering you ... What haven't you told me?" asked Ren again.

Fae finally took a deep breath. She knew it was pointless to lie to Ren and said that she was all right. In an irritated voice, she recounted her conversation with Stevan at the cafe.

"I feel like it's useless to work hard if a rich person could push me around and make me lose a promotion. What's the point in working diligently and doing my job the best I can?" complained the girl.

"Why do you want to work so badly?" asked Ren. "I know it's not about money ... You want personal satisfaction, something to cheer yourself up ... what else?"

Fae pursed her lips. "I want to be independent. I don't want to depend on anyone, including you. I want to someday have my own business. That's why I go to college and study business."

"You don't want to depend on me? Why?" Ren frowned. He looked deeply at Fae. "You don't love me anymore?"

Fae didn't answer. She just looked away. She didn't want to fight. If she poured out what was in her heart, she was afraid that Ren would accuse her of not following their commitment.

Fae had agreed to their agreement to hide their marriage for five years, until Ren could resign from his position. If Fee suddenly protested, it means she couldn't keep her words.

"Do you want to go on a vacation with me to Italy or Romania?" asked Ren suddenly. He stopped pressing for Fae and changed his words now. He knew Fee didn't want to discuss matters that were on her mind. Ren was worried that if he pressed his wife, they would have a fight.

Fae looked up and looked at Ren in amazement.

"Why did you suddenly want to take me on vacation?" asked Fae. "Aren't you very busy? Recently, you haven't had dinner at home."

"I will definitely take the time to celebrate our anniversary," Ren replied with a sweet smile. His handsome face grew even more attractive when he smiled, and for a moment, Fae was enchanted.

"Is it true?" asked Fae with an expression that turned excited.

"You can choose. We can go to Spain, Italy or Romania," said Ren,

"Uhmm ... we've never been to Romania," Fae said. "Spanish is good too. But I don't speak Spanish."

"Then, I will prepare our vacation to Romania," said Ren with a nod. "We are going to Bucharest and Transylvania to enjoy the beauty of the medieval cities. They had beautiful and the civilization older than Moravia. If you like adventure, we can cross the Transfăgărășan. People call it the most thrilling highway in the world. We can also visit the castle of Bran. It was considered the real castle of Dracula."

Ren's words made Fae excited. The dark clouds that had surrounded her feelings now seemed to disappear by the cool breeze.

Ahh .. Ren always knew how to make her feel better.

"I am very happy," said Fae with a beaming face. "I want us to go on a vacation to Romania to celebrate our first anniversary."

"Alright .. I'll take two weeks off," said Ren.

"Two weeks?" Fae's eyes widened at this. She didn't expect that Ren would take such long leave to take her on a vacation. She knew that Ren was very busy.

"Why? You don't like it?" asked Ren

"No ... not that! I'm so happy! I didn't think you would take leave for so long .." Fae replied hastily. She hugged Ren's neck and immediately landed an affectionate kiss on her husband's lips. 

Ren smiled happily. He returned Fae's kiss with the same affection. He knew it wasn't hard to make Fae fell happy. He deliberately sacrificed his work for two weeks to comfort his wife. He knew that the first year had been tough for Fae. They still had another four years left.

He didn't want Fae to give up and leave him because she felt their relationship was too hard for her. Taking two weeks off to go on a vacation with her was nothing if he could make Fae happy again.

***

Fae asked for an extended leave from the Magnolia Café so she could take a vacation with Ren. Of course, Stevan could do nothing because Fae was a part-time employee. Ella and her friends looked jealous when they found out that Fee took two weeks off to celebrate her wedding anniversary. However, they were also happy for the girl. They wished they could have such a loving husband like hers.

"Oh, your husband is so romantic, Fae," said Ella. "You make us single dogs eat so much dog food here. Does your husband have any friends who are still single? Hahaha ..."

Fae just laughed at Ella's words. "You'll also find the right man at the right time."

"Ah ... but it feels like all the good men are already taken. I'm not sure I'll be as lucky as you and be able to find a good man," complained Ella.

Fae paused at her coworker's words. Her eyes sparkled when she thought of her husband. Ah .. she was indeed lucky. She met Ren, a nice man when she was still very young. She didn't have to wait for Mr. Right for a long time.

It is true that their marriage wasn't easy, to say the least, but so far, they respected each other and tried to make each other happy.

"Ah… you're right," said Fae with a smile. "I guess I got lucky."

Fae took the time to go to her campus the day before she left for vacation to collect her assignments so that her grades would not be affected by her absence for two weeks. When she was just leaving the administration building, suddenly three fashionable looking girls came to her.

"Hey !! You evil wench!" One of them shouted at her with an expression of hatred.

Fae was stunned when she heard the sound. She turned and looked at them in puzzlement.

"Yes, I'm talking to you, bitch!" said a girl with long curly hai. Fae remembered seeing the girl in Magnolia Cafe when Hendrik and his friend were beaten by Ren and Karl.

Ugh .. was this still about Hendrik???

Fae really felt that Hendrik was following her wherever she went. How annoying.

"What do you mean?" asked Fae in amazement. "What are you talking about?"

"Hey, wench! You must be responsible, it must be either you or the man who was with you at that time! Do you think you can get away with it? I've already reported you to the police. They will immediately arrest you for assault," said the girl in a fiery voice. "You weren't afraid when I said Hendrik is the mayor's son? You must be a mistress of such an important person to have such guts! Let's see if your sugar daddy can help you this time!"

Fae froze in her place. She was trying to understand what the girl in front of her was talking about. What assault?

Meanwhile, people began to gather around them, attracted by the commotion. 

"Hey, what happened?"

"That's Hendrik Milne's girlfriend. His father is the mayor of Almstad."

"Then what does it have to do with the other girl? Is Hendrik cheating with her?"

"No ... you don't know Hendrik is currently being treated in the hospital? He got beat up by some men, and both his legs were broken. Maybe that girl has something to do with it, otherwise, Hendrik's girlfriend won't be this furious ..."

"Gosh ... how terrible ..."