"You took Dad's phone secretly and gave it to me? Why?" I screamed as soon as Selena came into my room, gave me Dad's cell phone, and locked my bedroom door."Recently, your Dad is always getting messages with so many photos of Kenan. The number that sends it is random and always sends it at six o'clock in the morning. Luckily, I was able to open it first. I guess I should hide the phone for your own good," Selena said quickly.I was speechless. I opened the messaging app on Dad's phone to make sure. There is only one new number that sends the message."I've deleted the previous messages for fear your dad would find out!" Selena explained.I nodded in understanding and tried to call the number, but I got nothing. That number is off, as are the other numbers before it.Too bad we both have a dark past; it's so easy to bring us down now. Just a few snaps of photos could destroy our relationship.If Dad knew that Kenan used to be a bully, he might never allow me to meet Kenan again."I s
"You two fought?" replied Adipati with a mocking smile."You want to laugh at me? Isn't it natural for lovers to fight?" I said I was annoyed.Adipati chuckled softly; he then shook his head and gently stroked the top of my head. It was so annoying because I couldn't resist his gentle attitude. After what I did to him, can't he just hate me? Why does he keep being nice to me? Very annoying."If he can't understand you, I'm here; I always know what can make you smile," said Adipati casually."Wow, Adipati! You're too confident!" I squinted at the man in front of me.Adipati smiled faintly, put his hands in his trouser pockets, and looked at me casually. His confidence is to be admired."Our club will have an event on the beach, get to know marine life, and... to be honest, what we want is to travel. So, want to join? You've been absent from club activities for quite a while!"Go to the beach? Go for a walk? Should I?"It doesn't matter if you run away from problems once in a while. Cal
I sat barefoot on the beach with Adipati beside me. I let the soft white sand touch the skin of my feet which felt stiff. I looked up at the bright blue sky. Luckily, the sun wasn't too bright right now."If it's too hard, let fate guide you! Don't push yourself too hard," Adipati said slowly. The man was sitting beside me, looking at me with an unusual look."I'll remember," I said simply."If you're too tired, let him go!" he said again.I turned to Adipati, watching the man's face closely. Too bad a guy as handsome as he has to fall in love with a girl like me—the girl with a million problems.He should have fallen in love with another girl who was beautiful, kind, and understanding."Even if this love kills me, I will survive. Kenan is my life; without him, I could die," I said casually.Kenan gave me a reason to live, so there's no way I could let him go."Are you sure you can be happy with him? He doesn't look like he can make you happy! If I were him, I wouldn't let you cry!" A
It's been a week, and Kenan still can't be contacted. I tried calling his mom, but the number is still off. Did something bad happen? No! Of course not! Gab told me that Kenan called him yesterday and asked him to look after me.If he really cared about me, shouldn't he contact me directly? And which number did he use to call Gab when his own was off?I slam my body into bed and open the application to book a plane ticket to Korea. I only know that Kenan's mom went to Seoul. So I'm going to book a plane ticket and go straight there.The problem is Dad. I'm sure he won't let me.I headed down the stairs to meet Selena. The only person who can understand me right now"What is it?" asked Selena, who was folding blankets in the master bedroom."I have to go to Korea," I said quickly while sitting beside her.Selena nodded in understanding. I'm sure she understands my worries."You want to meet Kenan?" she asked quietly.I nodded slowly, then turned towards the bedroom door because I heard
"Are you sure? I don't mind doing it!" Violet exclaimed enthusiastically.I took a deep breath, looked around me, and then nodded quickly.I'm desperate; this is the only way I can think of. The only one!I asked Violet to help me carry Lenny and unpack her bag. I wanted to make sure if she had more than one cell phone or if she had my dad's number on it.The terror gave me a headache. Kenan doesn't seem to care about that because, until now, he hasn't taken any action.Well, it's for the peace of my own family, so I won't rely on him."Target is heading to the parking lot!" Violet screamed as she slapped my arm hard.I turned toward the parking lot, then grabbed Violet, and ran over to Lenny.Seeing that the parking lot was quite deserted, Violet and I exchanged glances for a moment.The girl nodded quickly and ran towards her car."Hey!" I shouted loudly, making Lenny turn to look at me."You called me?" she asked, confused."Can we talk?" I drew closer to her, looking at her intent
I stared at the figure of the man in front of me in a daze. Trying to guess what was on the man's mind He came because he didn't want to break up, or because of something else?Kenan stood in front of my door. I don't see a happy face because he met me. He just showed the same expression when we met at Incheon Airport the other day."Let's talk in my room," I said, leading him to my room.Arriving at the room, I sat casually on the sofa, waiting for him to enter. Kenan came in, closed the door, and then sat on the other side of the sofa, facing me."Aren't you giving me time? Why are you threatening to sever me?" Kenan asked in a flat tone."I don't know; maybe it's because I'm tired. I'm tired of thinking about this problem alone; I'm tired of thinking too much; I'm tired of all the bad thoughts that fill my head," I said casually.Kenan didn't seem to understand what I was saying. His brow furrowed, and his gaze was fixed straight on me."I still can't find the sender of the terror,
"Why am I still conscious? Shouldn't I have fallen already?" I muttered, looking at the rows of beer bottles on the table.I've had a full bottle. Why am I still fully awake like this?"Violets, run!" I screamed while grabbing Violet's hand, trying to take her away from this place.But I don't know what I stumbled on; I fell inelegantly, rolled on the floor, and ended up under someone's feet.I screamed again, seeing who was above me.I stood up, looked around, and looked for Violet.There are many strange creatures here. The man who almost stepped on me is a demon! Belly down in the shape of a human, but he is a centaur with four legs.The girl sitting not far from Violet was even worse off. She is a mermaid incarnation, but she has a head with snake hair."There are a lot of demons!" I screamed while running towards Violet."Kei, you're just drunk; there's no stealth here!" screamed Violet with wide eyes.I paused, trying to look around me again.That's right, things like that don't
"Am I rambling like crazy?" I screamed as Violet took a sip of Selena's apple juice.In my super messy room, I woke up with a head as heavy as a rock. I know I shouldn't have had anything but juice last night, and I really regret it now. My stomach felt sick, my head was spinning, and my vision was still blurry.Violet, who has been in my room all this time, just silently watched me while I ate snacks and a refreshing glass of apple juice. Damn, buddy!"You regard everyone you meet as a demon!" You mentioned centaurs, mermaids, and more. We even almost got into trouble if Vano and Kenan didn't come," Violet said casually.Kenan? Yeah! Kenan! I just remembered that I threw up on his back. I thought it was just a dream, but hearing Violet say his name, I guess it really happened."I really threw up on Kenan's back?" I asked, panicking.Violet just shrugged and turned her gaze toward the table. There's a fruit basket and an anti-doping drink on the table."He left this to me. He was real
The heat of the city of Jakarta immediately greeted me as soon as I left the airport. I waved at one of the taxis, and immediately got into the taxi while the driver put my luggage in the trunk.It's been more than five months since I left Jakarta to volunteer in one of the remote towns in Kalimantan. A month after the birth of the twins, a very big disaster occurred in Kalimantan. I decided to join an organization from my campus to volunteer there. Because the conditions were so bad, I decided to stay there longer than the other volunteers.I asked the driver to take me to a cafe that I used to frequent with Violet.After arriving there, I sent a message to Violet to meet me at that place.“Kei!” Violet shouted from the entrance, making all the customers there immediately turn to look at the girl. It seems like she's still as noisy as before.Violet ran to hug me tightly.“Oh My God! Are you wearing make-up?" shrieked the girl in disbelief.Oh, yes! While I was in Kalimantan, I liked
Violet and I immediately stood up and looked around when the group of police entered the campus area. Some of them entered the Chancellor's room, and some immediately spread out and arrested several people."What happened?" Violet screamed while hiding behind my back."They came to arrest drug users and dealers," said Vano, who had just come to us with Kenan."Does this have anything to do with Adipati's case?" I asked while looking closely at Kenan.The man just nodded slowly. I breathed a sigh of relief hearing that."Unfortunately, the perpetrator of the murder is still at large, the police are hunting him in Bali, because they fled there." Kenan looked at me with a sad look.I smiled in response to his words.“Sooner or later they will be found. I am sure of it. After all, the drug suspects had been caught, Adipati's struggle was not in vain. Now just wait for them to be found!” I said casually.Kenan smiled faintly, then nodded slowly. Kenan's cell phone rang, the man immediately
"Wisnu?" I shouted, surprised to see who was coming towards us.I turned to Kenan who also looked confused.Wisnu sat down and drank the coffee that we previously ordered for the informant who contacted Kenan."You shopped for necessities for your sister?" Wisnu asked with a smile.I nod quickly."She's seven months pregnant so we bought some things," I said even though I was still confused."Someone keeps following me, so it's safer to meet in a public place like this, as if meeting a friend and having a casual chat," said Wisnu casually.I nodded slowly.“Why don't you message me with your own number? Or if you are being followed, you can say it in a message," Kenan said.Wisnu smiled so widely."I don't know, I'm afraid if my number is tapped or something, it's just my worry. Technology is so scary these days.” Wisnu said, trying to look relaxed.I nod quickly. I don't care what the reason is. I only need the information that Wisnu will convey.“Recently on campus, drugs are spread
"Mafia members who are related to the Marko family," Kenan said slowly.I stared into Kenan's eyes sharply. He said it so confidently.“They did it? So, Marko's family is behind this murder? Why does it have to be Adipati? Why don't they just target me? I mean, Marko is in prison because of me, not because of Adipati. Why are they doing this?”Kenan just shook his head weakly in response to my words."I will investigate, I will bring the culprit before you," Kenan said while stroking my cheek gently."You promise?" I insisted.Kenan nodded slowly without the slightest hesitation.“I doubt if they killed him to get revenge for Marko's capture. I'm sure there are other things that make them target Adipati,” Kenan said slowly.I shook my head slowly. I don't remember if Adipati ever had anything to do with them.“Is there anything I can help you with? How are you going to investigate this?” I urged Kenan.The man just shook his head slowly, he looked at me deeply."Calm down, we have to
I'm still here, I'm still with you, when dusk greets me, I feel your presence. You are a source of warmth, comfort, happiness. Why don't you take me with you? You went and left all these memories with me.It's too fast, I'm not ready, I'm not willing to let you go.What shall I do without you, Adipati?What should I do?"Kei..."Violet's gentle voice greeted my eardrums. The girl came to me and sat beside me. I don't want to see her, the whiny me will cry again if I look at my best friend's face.Violet just accompanied me in silence in front of Adipati's grave."It's almost evening, don't you want to go home?" Violet asked quietly.I looked up at the sky which was starting to get dark, the cold wind continued to blow at us."Can't I just stay here? Adipati will be lonely here," I answered quietly."No, he will be angry and sad if he finds out you spent time in a dark and scary place like this," said Violet.Correct. If he saw me, he would definitely be furious.“Your dad and Selena a
Vano slept curled up on the sofa while Kenan played games on the bed. Violet cleared her throat, making Kenan and Vano open their eyes wide.“Kei?" Kenan shouted as he approached me. He pulled the IV tube closer to me who was still standing in the doorway.“Your face is very pale, are you okay?” I asked slowly.Kenan smiled faintly, then nodded slowly. Violet helped me to sit on the sofa. She then woke up the sleeping Vano and invited him to go to give me space to talk to Kenan.Kenan sat beside me, looked at me from head to toe, and breathed a sigh of relief."It's not your fault, so don't blame yourself," I said matter-of-factly.Kenan immediately averted his eyes, not daring to meet my eyes. He looked nervous. Kenan, who is always full of confidence, suddenly gets nervous when he's with me. That's how much guilt he has.I took Kenan's hand, and then held it gently, making him immediately turn and look at me deeply."This is not your fault. It's just a road I have to walk, we pass.
Marko was still looking at me sharply, occasionally he gripped both sides of my cheeks with one hand.I don't know what was in that man's mind. He could have done whatever he wanted quickly, why was he stalling for time? What does he really want?"What if we do this? I will release you on several conditions!” Marko suddenly shouted."What conditions?""First, you withdraw your report at the police station, second, give Kenan to me!" Marko exclaimed quickly."What?" I screamed in disbelief.“You know, he's not just anyone, I had a hard time injuring him! I've already sent several people to kill him, but it seems like he has nine spare lives. Very hard to kill!”I gaped at Marko's story. Did he ever try to kill Kenan? Why didn't Kenan tell me anything? Oh, I forgot. Kenan never told me anything.“Help me trap Kenan, haven't you two broken up? It should be easy for you to do! Just like you saved Violet by falling into my trap, save yourself by bringing Kenan to me!”My tears just flowed.
"Is this necessary?" asked Selena seeing the presence of a bodyguard among us."Only until this case is over," I said quickly.Selena glanced at Dad, and Dad just nodded slowly."How about you? You might also be in danger, rather than me, you should be guarded by bodyguards!” Selena snapped."Don't worry, I have a handsome bodyguard who will always take care of me!" I wink at Selena mischievously, making her smile knowingly."I'm sorry that I didn't take good care of you, you got into all kinds of trouble like this." Dad came closer to me and looked at me with deep eyes."No, it's not because of you, it's my fault because I used to hide everything from you. If I had just told you everything in the past, things wouldn't have gotten this bad!” I said quickly.Dad hugged me very gently. I don't know when was the last time he hugged me like this, what I know for sure, is it's been a very long time.“I will make sure to punish those naughty kids!” cried Dad with great emphasis.I didn't sa
The sound of the phone ringing kept disturbing my sleep. Hearing Violet's screams from the cell phone made me very annoyed. If I didn't remember that my cell phone is quite expensive, I wouldn't hesitate to slam the thing on the floor right now.And seriously, why does Violet always use her voice as the ringer on my cell phone? Crazy!I straightened my body, stretched my tense muscles, and took a deep breath of air.Good morning world, today… Please don't be so mean to me.I pulled out my cell phone and picked up a call from Violet.“Please, don't fiddle with my phone anymore! Your voice penetrates my dreams, you know that?” I exclaimed annoyed.A low chuckle could be heard from the other side.“My voice is quite melodious, right? By the way, why didn't you go to class today?"Wait! What did she just say? Didn't go to class? I turned to the side, staring blankly at the digital clock lying on my table.Damn it, the clock shows that I woke up not in the morning but during the day."And