Episode 13

After gaining entrance to her own room, Arimbi promptly secured the door firmly.

That very night, Arimbi decided that she would oppose any malice dealt to her by Mama Lina and Diva.

If normally Arimbi remained silent and obedient, this time she dared to stand up for herself, all thanks to Bara,

Who had awakened her to the foolishness of yielding and complying with their cruel actions...

And because of Bara, Arimbi now aspired to defeat those two snakes and make her father see that Mama Lina and Diva were not the good women they pretended to be...

They were both merely exploiting her father's wealth and scheming to take control of it..

"Sorry, Dad... forgive me if I have now angered you, but... all this I do so you might finally see your behavior that has deeply disappointed me..., from now on, I won't let you belittle Mom anymore, and I will also fight back against those two vile humans"

Arimbi whispered to herself, then she proceeded to the bathroom to cleanse herself...

Whereas outside the room, at that moment, Papa Adi was truly infuriated...

Never before had his daughter Arimbi defied him, she even proved impervious to his threats..

"Damn it... all this must be that poor man's doing! He has influenced my daughter, so now Arimbi dares to defy me, and even as of this moment, she has yet to come out from her room, just wait, I will surely sever your relationship with him"

Papa Adi stated, irate..

Diva, overhearing her father's mutterings, promptly sat beside Papa Adi...

"Dad... it seems Arimbi has been poisoned against you by that poor man, proof being she no longer fears the threats you pose, or perhaps you should demonstrate your words to Arimbi, to instill fear in her, so she wouldn't dare rebel again"

Diva continued to manipulate Papa Adi,

Which made Papa Adi scrutinize Diva's face intently...

"What are you suggesting, child? I don't follow?" he inquired with curiosity

Mama Lina, catching the question, rose to stand before her husband...

"Here's what Diva means, dear, since Arimbi now dares to contradict you, you should vindicate all the threats you've directed at her, I am convinced she will regret her defiance..."

"To demonstrate, you mean I should actually evict Arimbi from this house?"

"Yes, dear... it is the only way Arimbi will learn fear, for you never jest with your threats"

Mama Lina explained, rendering Papa Adi silent...

No... how could he possibly cast out his own daughter from the home they had long inhabited...

Even though Papa Adi often grew angry with Arimbi, his affection for her was immense and immeasurable by anything...

For Arimbi was the most precious asset Papa Adi possessed, he had no one else besides his daughter...

"No... I can't do that, let Arimbi confine herself if she wishes, I am simply too exhausted and wish to rest now"

Papa Adi answered, rising from his seat and heading towards his room...

Leaving the two women behind, their frustration boiling over in the living room...

"Aargh... I am utterly frustrated with that decrepit man, ma! Look, he won't even consider our advice, it seems we must swiftly dispense with your husband"

Diva glared sharply at her mother,

Lina quickly moved to silence her daughter, lest those words be overheard by anyone near...

"Diva... Diva...! Why can't you keep your mouth shut, huh! Haven't I warned you about watching your speech?"

"Let go, ma... I'm sick of this charade, and you're too meek in plotting, I can hardly bear it anymore..."

"Diva, let's go to your room now, we'll discuss this matter there"

Mama Lina urged, pulling Diva's arm firmly, and the two departed the room...

Unbeknownst to them, a pair of eyes had been eavesdropping all along...

It belonged to one of the household staff, who had been working there since Arimbi's mother was still alive...

"Despicable snakes, you two are truly vile, just wait, I will report your plans to Miss Arimbi, so she can protect Master Adi with utmost vigilance"

The servant murmured, stealthily leaving her hiding place...

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Elsewhere, specifically in Bara's rented room, the handsome man was smiling, his heart brimming with joy...

For some reason, whenever exchanging messages with Arimbi, Bara felt happiness and elation...

Bara's morning hunch that he had fallen for Arimbi at first sight wasn't mistaken...

And he vowed not to let go of Arimbi, to make her his forever..

"Arimbi.. are you feeling sleepy yet? "

Bara asked in his sent message

"Not yet, I'm actually quite happy chatting with you, and if it's fine with you, I'd like to video call you, Bara"

Arimbi replied, prompting Bara to excitedly hop across his bed..

"Wow... this is insane, I think I'm falling for her, Arimbi I love you"

Bara shouted hysterically, his neighbors overhearing his outcry...

Bimo grinned happily upon hearing the ecstatic scream of a man, knowing well it must be Bara who often cried out in joy...

And now Bara was gearing up for their video call, tidying his hair and clothes to look dashing and suave..

As did Arimbi, engaging in similar preparations, she changed into a tight t-shirt and lightly made up her face revealing her enhanced beauty and charm...

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