Yura huddled in her room, the tears a constant stream down her face for hours after she woke. A deep sadness clung to her, a heavy weight that seemed impossible to shake. Days ago, she had been on the edge, attempting to jump from the building, only to be stopped by watchful security guards. Her father, haunted by the fear that she might try to end her life to reunite with Shinta, had discreetly assembled a team to protect her from herself.
A soft knock echoed on the door. "Yura... it's your father... can we talk? May I come in?" After a moment, she quietly agreed, and he entered.
"I know it's hard, anak..." he began gently. "But can you truly give up the life Shinta gave you? The life he fought for, the sacrifices he made so you could live?"
Yura, wrapped tightly in her blanket, looked up at him, her eyes swollen and red. "But Father... what's the point of living anymore if the one I love is gone?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.
His heart ached at her words. "I asked myself the same question when your mother died," he confessed, his voice thick with emotion. "I even considered ending my own life, consumed by grief. But then, I looked at you. You became my reason to keep going. You need to find a new reason, Yura."
He reached out and gently touched her hand. "It won't be easy, but it's possible. You have so much to offer the world."
Her father left her to give her space to heal. Days turned into weeks, and slowly, Yura began to recover. They held a small memorial for Shinta in their backyard, a place where they had shared so many happy memories. She even returned to streaming, sharing her story with her fans and finding comfort in their support.
Her fans were heartbroken to learn about Shinta's death. They had been eagerly anticipating their reunion, and now, that dream was shattered. Many offered words of encouragement, urging her to keep living and to honor Shinta's memory by protecting those she loved.
One comment resonated deeply within her: "Live for Shinta. Protect your loved ones. That's what he would have wanted."
"So, that's my new reason to live?" she murmured to herself, a flicker of determination in her eyes. "To protect those I love."
She returned to school, where her loyal friend Weyn met her at the gate. Her father had informed the school administration about her trauma, but Weyn already knew the truth: Shinta's death was the cause of her pain. He offered a silent, supportive presence.
As they walked through the school building, Yura overheard snippets of conversations about Shinta. Some students expressed genuine sympathy and gratitude for his sacrifice, especially those whose lives he had saved. But others... their words were laced with a disturbing sense of relief. They were glad he was gone because he had been an obstacle to getting closer to Yura.
Yura's anger flared. She couldn't contain herself. "Those who are happy about his death will regret it!" she shouted, her voice ringing through the hallway.
Weyn quickly pulled her away, knowing she was overwhelmed with emotion. They sat on a nearby bench, and Yura broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. "Why are there people like that?" she cried, her voice filled with pain.
Time passed. Yura transformed her grief into action. She became a successful model, gaining fame and recognition. She dedicated herself to her studies and even began military training, seeking to build connections, gain knowledge, and eventually control a company, all in pursuit of her new goal: to protect those she loved and honor Shinta's memory.
Meanwhile, Shinta had returned to his old school, a prestigious institution for the wealthy elite, where he attended on a scholarship. He was often treated poorly by his classmates, who saw him as an outsider. Only one person showed him genuine kindness: Ivy, a girl who had risen from poverty to wealth when her family's business unexpectedly thrived. "Her family was on the top of the business empire in the country, so no wonder she was popular". In Shinta's though.
Meanwhile in Ivy's mind "he was so incredible person, going to this school was only for the top classes in the community and he really get an scholarship in here and even favor by the principal, rumors spread that he was been training in military that's why he got scars and always absent, but it effect his social health."
But what was the real reason for his absence? What secrets was he hiding?