Unpredictable Betrayal : A Sweet of Revenge

Aurora heard humming. Her mood was indeed good this morning. Her face looked visibly cheerful as she cooked and prepared meals to take to work.

There was a reason why Aurora was acting like this. It all started last night, before going to bed, when she suddenly received a call from Alden.

“Sorry if I’m disturbing you. Are you already asleep?”

Alden asked in a soft tone. After reconnecting after a long time, this was the first time Aurora had heard his voice again through a phone call. Back in their dating days, almost every night before bed, he would make time to chat over the phone.

“Not yet. I’m finishing up some patient report summaries. Why are you calling all of a sudden?”

“Yeah, because if I send a message, I’m afraid you won’t read it because you’re already asleep.”

“No, I haven’t slept yet. What’s up? Is there something important?”

“No. I just wanted to let you know that I can’t pick you up and drop you off at the hospital tomorrow morning. I have a surgery scheduled for 6 a. m. So, I have to be on standby before dawn. Are you okay if you go there without me?”

“Oh my, I was wondering why. It’s okay. I can go by myself.”

“No,” Alden refused. He knew that Asher hadn’t allowed Aurora to work with her own transportation. “It’s better to go with Velia. I’ll still drop you off when you come back. As compensation, tomorrow I’ll make breakfast for you.”

Aurora smiled. Her heart fluttered with all the attention Alden was giving her. Even though he had no obligation to pick her up for work. In fact, he felt so uncomfortable letting Aurora go alone that he even offered to prepare all sorts of meals for her. When it comes to this, who wouldn’t feel touched?

“Are you sure it won’t be inconvenient?”

“It’s okay. Even if it is, I’m willing to be inconvenienced by you.”

Aurora’s feelings were stirred even more by Alden’s flattery. What woman wouldn’t melt when treated so kindly and attentively?

“Alright then, I’ll also make some snacks for you tomorrow.”

Knowing that Alden would provide her with breakfast, Aurora intended to reciprocate. That’s why early in the morning, she was already busy in the kitchen making Alden’s favorite snacks. The idea was that the food she made would serve as a companion for Alden in his workplace.

At exactly 8:30, Velia was seen coming to pick her up. Just as she sat down, the woman started talking endlessly.

“So, Alden told you to come with me this morning?”

While fastening her seatbelt, Aurora nodded. Trying to dodge the conversation seemed pointless.

“Yes. He called last night. He said this morning I should go with you instead. So, I’ll still be able to go back with him.”

“Wait a minute…” Velia interrupted. “Alden called you last night? For what?”

“Yeah, just to let me know he can’t pick me up because he has a morning surgery.”

While driving, Velia glanced briefly. Then she teased as usual.

“Oh my… there’s been an improvement. From just being shy and exchanging messages, now he’s brave enough to call.”

Aurora blushed. Her behavior was exactly like a young person in love.

“You’re annoying.”

“How am I annoying? I’m really happy about this. I like that your relationship with Dr. Alden is progressing and not just stagnating.”

Aurora just nodded.

“Just so you know, it’s not just about not being able to pick you up, he even offered to make breakfast for me as compensation.”

Velia glanced again.

“That’s really nice of him. I mean, I’m sure he’s busy getting ready for work in the wee hours of the morning. Yet, he’s also busy preparing meals. Seriously, Alden is so whipped for you, Rin. Oh well, don’t think too much. Just continue your relationship like before. Who knows, maybe next month he’ll propose.”

“Nonsense!”

Aurora pinched Velia’s arm affectionately. She agreed to rekindle a serious relationship with Alden. However, taking it to a more serious level felt too rushed.

“Let it flow for now. If it’s meant to be and ends up in marriage according to God’s will, then I’ll just surrender and accept it. But for now, let’s just see how things go.”

Velia burst into laughter. She found Aurora’s behavior both adorable and amusing, as she wanted to proceed but still felt a sense of pride and shyness.

“Anyway, don’t play hard to get. Instead of Alden turning away or being taken by someone else, you’ll be the one regretting it. If Alden shows care and makes an effort, you should reciprocate so that it’s balanced, and he feels appreciated.”

Aurora considered Velia’s words carefully. That’s why, from now on, she convinced herself and her heart to focus on Alden. After all, as her mother, Asher, and Velia said, she deserved to continue living and be happy.

When Aurora arrived at the hospital, luckily Alden had just finished his duty. Passing each other on the second floor, he approached her with a bag containing a food box in his left hand.

“You just got here?”

Alden asked, and Aurora immediately nodded in response.

“Yeah. I went with Velia this morning.”

“I thought you’d drive yourself.”

“You said I should ride with Velia.”

This time Alden laughed. It was amusing to see the expression Aurora showed him.

“Yeah. If you ride with Velia, then I’ll drop you off when you come back. So, have you had breakfast?”

Aurora shook her head. She purposely didn’t eat breakfast knowing that Alden would prepare it for her. Although she couldn’t go without eating before doing all her activities. She might faint due to lack of energy.

“Not yet. I deliberately want to demand breakfast from you, right?”

Alden laughed again. Just about to respond, Aurora asked again.

“So, what did you bring?”

Aurora glanced, convinced that the box in Alden’s tote bag contained food prepared for her.

“Oh, this?” Alden pointed. He lifted and took out the box from the bag he was carrying earlier. Opening it, he showed the neatly arranged cakes inside.

“These are cakes—”

“Doctor Alden!”

From the direction of the lift, Regina’s figure appeared. Walking a little faster, she hurried over.

“Good morning!” she greeted happily to Aurora and then glanced at the cakes Alden was carrying. “Wow, Doctor Alden brought cake.” She examined the cake box Alden was holding closely. “Looks delicious. Is this made by Doctor Alden? Can I have some?”

Although Alden hadn’t responded or offered, Regina had already taken two slices of neatly arranged cakes from the box. She eagerly ate them while murmuring with enjoyment.

“These cakes are seriously delicious.”

Aurora just watched in silence in front of Regina. Annoyed because this woman in front of her had once again acted rudely. Sometimes, Aurora often wondered if Regina intentionally disturbed Alden when she was with him.

“Do you like it?” Alden asked, looking at Regina who was devouring the cake in her hands.

“I do. The cakes are really delicious.”

Alden smiled. Then he offered the cake box he was holding to Regina.

“In that case, it’s all for you.”

Regina suddenly looked happy. Meanwhile, Aurora became even more sulky seeing this scene. She had thought that the cakes Alden brought would be given to her. But because Regina was there, that woman ended up enjoying them and now she could enjoy all of them. How unfortunate!

“Really?”

Alden nodded confidently. He even gave her the plastic wrappings.

“Yes. Just eat. These are cakes given by Doctor Joshua. Fortunately, I also brought lunch to the room. So, instead of these cakes going to waste, it’s better for you to finish them.”

“So, these cakes are from—”

“Yes,” Alden interjected. Then he turned to Aurora. Fully aware that the woman had frowned at Regina’s behavior.

“Doctor Aurora, let’s go to my room,” he invited. “I’ve prepared breakfast for Doctor Aurora in the room.”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Aurora then smiled. Following Alden’s steps to go to his room. Leaving Regina sulking for her wrong assumptions and miscalculations.