Right at Jason's house. He was sipping wine while sitting casually in his office chair. Classical music makes the atmosphere in the room feel elegant. He continuously moved his wine glass before he took a sip. The morning was quite beautiful in his eyes as if he had had a sweet dream. Jason was a musician before himself just like Yurian who was a pianist. After 3 years he has been a musician and he often holds concerts in various places and of course his fans are like their celebrity fans a lot and even created a special fanbase for him called "Jasonius." They consist of various age groups and of course really like him. In fact, every time he was going to hold a concert they always came and supported him, even on an internet forum he was trending because of it. Jason is indeed from the golden spoon circle and he is the son of the owner of the largest pharmaceutical company in Domino's city and has many branches in various parts of the country. Currently he was a potential heir that was why he had always been a young master and even many people were under his feet. He is not in the same field as his family because he has a special interest in classical music which from the beginning he was taught by his late grandfather who was also a genius in the field of classical music and was very obsessed with perfection.
Since then Jason has been on the same path as him and surprised him because Jason also includes himself as a genius who of course has great potential. Because of that he then made Jason his junior and continued to train him until he grew very rapidly. Even so, he did very hard training so that little Jason who was once very gentle and not too ambitious turned into a person with high ambitions and even had an obsession with great achievements because of his grandfather's teachings that he became what he is today. When Jason was 17 years old his grandfather died of a heart attack and then he lost the figure that motivated him to achieve success in that field and even when he got an offer to collaborate with one of the genius pianists, Yurian Frances, he felt he couldn't let her be. on the same road as him and in his head he thought that only he should get the top spot. His narcissistic attitude is getting more and more crazy until one day he harms someone who is none other than a talented musician as well. It was when he was still in college and he turned out to be a community with Brian. Even though he has different majors, their hobbies can be spelled out exactly the same. Jason and Brian both entered the art club and he became close to Brian and his friends and it turned out that they had the same school when they were in high school. Their closeness has existed for a long time, therefore, even though they both have different ambitions, they still share the same vision. Brian is a child majoring in medicine because he was forced by his family, especially his friends, so he went there but he also has an interest in music so he joined the music club with his friends.
"Hey are you sure it's okay? Will your uncle scold you?” said Smith who turned out to be on the same campus as Brian and Jason
"Not. He will definitely understand since this is just a hobby.”
"Weren't you really interested? If you're interested you should go to art school and major in art. Why did you obey your uncle?”
"I don't think you will understand that."
"Well fine it's up to you."
"Are you coming? Hmm, what can you do?"
"Well, it turns out that you two are also in this campus huh. What a coincidence," said someone who suddenly approached them and it turned out to be Jason. He looked different from before. Now he is very handsome indeed from the first also handsome but his star aura is very shining.
"You? Why are you here?” said Smith in surprise
"So what? Can't you?"
"Aren't you going to study abroad?" said Brian
"Oh, it's just a lie. Actually I didn't want to go because it would be a hassle on how to arrange the schedule.”
"But for someone like you, I think it's too bad," said Smith
"Does not matter. After all, there is a classical music major that I can take. It won't make any difference so it's nothing. Are you guys in the same class?”
"Not. We have different majors," said Brian
"I already guessed. Looks like we won't see each other very often."
"Not really. Because we entered the art club because of that we will definitely continue to meet, "said Smith
"Oh good."
After they finished talking, they separated because they had to come to the department they chose and join a friend who was in the same department. One semester passed they were very busy with college assignments even though they still joined the Monday club until one day at the Cafeteria Brian accidentally met a beautiful girl she had blonde hair and green eyes the girl named Charlotte Meredith she was a classical music major and according to various information he is a famous violin and as soon as Brian hears what people say he immediately looks for the girl's name on the internet and it turns out to be true. Not only as a violinist he also turned out to be a young composer and active in the entertainment world but for some reason he even went to college in an ordinary campus like this instead of abroad and he turned out to have the same reason as Jason when Brian asked the girls who seemed close with Charlotte.
"Sorry, can I take that?" Charlotte said to Brian because he was getting in his way when he was about to get watermelon juice. Brian then realized it and immediately shifted his body to the left so as not to block him anymore.
"Oh yes please."
"Thank you."
They both stared at each other for a moment and then Brian took the drink he ordered and went to a nearby table and there Smith and Jason had been waiting for him for a long time. Brian then came up to them and he immediately started the gossip. That he had just met a famous musician.
"You two know there's a kid in classical music class he seems to be very famous wait his name if I'm not mistaken is..."
"Charlotte," Jason said
"Eh? Do you know?"
"Of course he's in my class. What's wrong Brian?"
“I just happened to run into him when I ordered a drink. He's famous, are you close to him too?" said Brian a little curious
"Not too. I don't think he's the type to get along with just about anyone."
"Are you sure about that?" said Smith
"If you want to know then meet there."
"You bastard," said Brian
"Uh, looks like he's also in the art club, see," said Smith, showing a photo of an art child and himself looking familiar in the club room.
"Wow," said Brian
When they finished enjoying their break, they soon dispersed and headed to their classrooms to continue their upcoming courses. Jason then walked around the corridor not far from his class and there were already a lot of girls crowding him and bringing gifts. Jason who was used to it he just smiled friendly and then he entered his class as soon as he was about to sit in his chair found the table in front of him was full of gifts and made it a little difficult. It wasn't long before he gave all his gifts to the friends in the class and made them happy that's why he was now able to sit comfortably and continue with his unfinished work because he was in a hurry for a show. His classmates were happy because he was there and made them feel like they were in a happy place where in that class there were 2 talented musicians, one of whom was Charlotte Meredith.
"Jason, thank you for the gift."
"Yes. Thank you. I'll treat you later."
"You are very kind. Thank you."
"This is supposed to be for you but thank you very much."
And many more words were said to him. Jason just smiled contentedly while doing his job. Not long after, Charlotte came to class with her friend, Bona. He saw Jason who was busy with his work and then he sat in the chair near the left window. After Jason finished with his assignment then the professor entered the class and the lesson began. 2 hours passed now he was getting ready to go to the club room as soon as he got there it turned out that there was only him and then Charlotte came and faced Jason who was there alone at that time.
"Oh you look," said Jason
"How are you Jason? I didn't think we would be in the same class," Charlotte said with a smile
“Why are you here? What do you want?"
"Eh? I do not understand what you mean?"
"Are you pretending to be stupid? Because you grandpa died," said Jason while glaring at Charlotte and it scared her
“W-wait that...”
"You don't know yourself. Still appearing in front of me damn you should be with that damn woman and stop appearing in front of me!” said Jason while yelling at Charlotte and he kept pushing her until finally Charlotte fell in front of Jason. Then he left with a sneer.
2 years ago Jason's grandfather died of his illness and before he died he once said something to Jason that there was someone who was of the same age as him and he had talent that was not inferior to him that person would likely stand in his way that's why he had to do something about that person and was right he's just so easily provoked. But as soon as Jason was going to see his grandfather again he was shocked by the news of his death and shook him mentally. Until one day he was in the practice room with his teacher and saw a girl who was none other than Charlotte who was his half sister. But their family never acknowledged it because Charlotte was the result of an illicit relationship and that's why she used her mother's name behind her name and did not become part of Jason's extended family. But this time when he was studying at the Domino City campus he met that person. In his eyes he is just a pest that must be removed but Charlotte's big name is getting more and more famous for her popularity since she won the violin contest and from there she became a musician.
"He is mad at me? But why? Shouldn't you be like that?" Charlotte muttered and she was still sitting on the floor. It wasn't long before Brian came with Smith and saw himself there in horror.
"Wait. Are you Charlotte? What happened to you?" Brian said as he raised his hand to help him up.
"Ah it's nothing I'm just imitating a little bit."
"Oh, I see? Do you also intend to become an actress?” said Smith
“Yes,” Charlotte said, showing a fake smile. She didn't say she just had a fight with Jason
Since then they became close friends and always share information about music and from there they began to realize something from Charlotte and Jason. The three of them are now in a cafe and hanging out together. However, it wasn't long before Charlotte got a call that she had to rehearse in preparation for an opera show that was to be held next month. He then left Brian and Smith in a hurry to leave. After he arrived at the practice site he met his teacher and then the practice started. Charlotte plays Mozart's song very well and it makes her teacher smile because she never disappoints and she also doesn't regret being a teacher from Charlotte who initially felt burdened by having to be the teacher of the illegitimate child of this famous family. But his views changed when the teacher got to know Charlotte and she was not what she imagined despite many trials from the other side who hated her and that did not change the fact that this child was indeed innocent and that's why Charlotte's music teacher was like her own family.
Day by day he is getting better and so on until various attention is directed to him. Opera performances are only 2 weeks away. Charlotte is getting more and more active in practicing even though she is busy. And he made his debut as a violin when he was 17 years old, a difference when compared to Jason, who debuted as a child. The two of them never got along because of the big problems that occurred between their families that made him feel the same hatred. Not only that, there are several relatives who also hate Charlotte's existence and they are eager to bring her down to the point of making her no longer show her existence. Jason who is now at home and he is playing a song on his piano makes the whole room sound so beautiful. He kept playing it until almost late at night and when he was getting tired his eyes looked so irritated that of course he had to beat the mirror until it broke.
"Damn."
One more week to the opera show. Brian and Charlotte also turned out to be in a vintage shop. The two of them looked around and he then found a good item which was a record that was on the top shelf. Brian then took it and showed it to Charlotte they both ended up buying the same thing and until finally they ended up relaxing in a place that in front of him was a lake. Great weather to just relax and boost energy. This time Smith and Jason had their own things so they didn't come with Brian. That day Charlotte looked not as excited as usual and when Brian was about to ask himself he then resigned because he saw Charlotte's condition which seemed like he would not like it if he interfered too much. After the two of them spent some time there, Charlotte started a conversation that made the previously clear atmosphere a little lively.
“What is the meaning of an existence?” said Charlotte to Brian
"I guess that's the value."
"Mark? Do you mean valuable?”
"Right. if you think about the value that is the most appropriate answer. Why ask like that?”
"There's just something bothering me. Actually this is my personal matter but there is nothing that I deserve to talk about in front of other people but if that person is Brian I think this will be okay," Charlotte said to Brian with a smile. As soon as their eyes looked at each other it felt like Brian's heart suddenly beat very fast.
"Just say it. If it pleases."
"I thought you would say that. Actually I did not deserve to be born because of the fruit of someone's illicit relationship with a bar woman. Seeing this pitiful self feels like I'm being sliced and that's why I vented it by playing classical music at first only to the point where I love the field it feels like a miracle. But now I have to hurt again when I met him. It's really self-conscious to say something like this and the one who should suffer the most is him.”
"Who is he?"
"Is it okay to say it?"
"Hah? What are you talking about? didn't you want to tell me yourself at least you're sure of that too."
"Right. but this will only deepen the wound. Well so that's all I want to say," Charlotte said with a sigh.
Brian, who was still confused about what was on Charlotte's mind, made him unable to comment and was only silent for a moment. He just said the words that made his heart hurt but if he kept it under wraps it would hurt even more it was really annoying. Brian who started to digest the problem then he saw the blue sky and in the blink of an eye he felt this calm was needed for him especially Charlotte. Seeing him who feels carefree because all attention is on him but it can't cure him. Brian then looked at Charlotte and then he turned to ask.
"So what are you going to do?" said Brian
“Living as it should be. Perhaps it. I also don't understand why it can be like this what should I do? And now the question arises again."
"Then how about you fill your life with me?"
"Eh? Did you say just now?”
“Is there a need to repeat it? How about you fill your life with me? Sound?"
"It's unbelievable."
"What is your answer?"
"Yes. Certain"
Not long after, Brian immediately embraced Charlotte warmly and this spring the two of them officially became lovers. Many days spent together not only that they both always look happy. Smith already realized that he just let them be happy but on the other hand Jason didn't know what he was doing because maybe he had a lot of schedules that made him rarely go to campus and no longer join them. Brian and Charlotte enjoyed the beauty of their togetherness to the point that they were swept up in love until it felt like they could not be separated.
"Good evening Brian," Charlotte said to Brian over the phone
"Yes. Good night too Lottie.”
Today is a Sunday that Charlotte will perform an opera performance. He was now preparing from the morning until he left too early because there were so many preparations. Brian also accompanied him and when he arrived at the venue that would be the location of the show he expressed a lot of support for his lover and soon he left because Charlotte had to rehearse first. The atmosphere in the opera house was busy, they were all doing their job and if you saw Charlotte and the other musicians were busy doing rehearsals. Brian, who was sitting watching from a distance, suddenly got a call from his uncle and he had to go to the toilet because it was so crowded there that he couldn't hear what his uncle was saying on the phone.
After Brian picked up the call from his uncle he returned to the opera house and soon the show was about to start. Now the audience has started arriving and they all look happy. 1 hour later the show finally started and Brian was also watching in the audience his opera performance looked amazing and again Charlotte's violin playing no doubt made people who came applaud for her.
"That's Charlotte, right?"
"Turns out she's actually really pretty."
"The game is really beautiful. Opera this time is very exciting.”
“His performance is amazing. It's the first time I've come to an event like this and now I'm in love.”
The excited screams of the audience made the whole room sound alive. Finally the show ended after 3 hours. Brian then came to Charlotte who was in the dressing room and they left together after everything was done. Once they were gone someone was in the dressing room looking for Charlotte because someone wanted to see her. Charlotte who heard that then she left from there leaving Brian. The person he wanted to meet was on the top floor of the opera house. He innocently went there and with the hope that the person who met him was his mother, Ivana Meredith, who had not seen him for a long time because it was suspected that he was working abroad. Not long after, Charlotte arrived at the door of the room and she went straight in. There was strangely no one there. Brian, who was curious, followed him upstairs. There Brian walked through the room where Charlotte was until he saw an unsightly sight. He with his own eyes saw Charlotte stabbed with a knife by that person quickly Brian came to him and it was too late Charlotte who was covered in blood she could no longer breathe because of the injuries she received quite a lot. And the person who did it was Jason. He was standing right in front of the two of them holding the knife that was used to kill Charlotte the sinister glare from him instantly made Brian feel depressed.
"What the hell are you doing!" Brian shouted to Jason and immediately ate it but he was caught by Jason and at that moment he left the two of them
"Charlotte? Oh shit," groaned Brian
Brian then called for help and as soon as they got there when Charlotte was taken by ambulance Brian couldn't contain his anger at Jason and as soon as he got to the hospital doctors treated him right away but his life could not be saved because he had multiple stab wounds and had caused him to bleed profusely. Hearing what the doctor just said Brian immediately went limp and he shed tears until then someone came in front of Brian and that person was none other than Charlotte's music teacher, Miss Emily.
"Doctor what are you saying? There's no way he's dead right?" Emily said
“Sorry but this is the truth. You are welcome to see the victim's body before burial." The doctor said to Emily
She also couldn't help but cry and as soon as she saw her condition she cried hysterically. The opera performance which was the last time Charlotte performed made her very sad and at that moment her body was immediately buried in a public cemetery. Brian and Emily also came to the funeral which lasted for 1 hour there they were both still full of grief. Many people came and none other than Charlotte's fans. After the funeral ceremony was over, Brian was immediately met by the police and he was already at the police station in the interrogation room. He began to conduct interviews as an eye witness to the tragic incident.
"Okay, let's get started. On the day it happened, what did you see that can tell you all about it?” ask the police to Brian
"I just saw he was lying and covered in blood at that time I was curious about who he would meet at that time."
“So who was the person he met?”
When Brian was faced with that question he immediately fell silent. His face turned a little worried. He looked at his fingers and it was very hard to say that his friend did it because he was already feeling burdened suddenly someone came who was suspected of being the chief investigator. He looked at Brian and surprised him until he finally had to say it because otherwise he wouldn't be able to forgive him.
“Jason's half brother. He was the one who stabbed him I saw it myself with my eyes in front of me he looked like a crazy person and immediately left me at that time without fear that I would report it," Brian said flatly.
"Okay. Bring him out this is enough."
Brian then came out of the interrogation room and as soon as he was about to go home he was surprised by one of the policemen he looked to be in his 40s approaching Brian and he then invited him to chat over coffee there.
"Hey kid," said the person to Brian. It seems he doesn't know that Brian is not a child even though his face is youthful
"Yes."
"Good work. You were telling the truth."
"Will he be put to death?"
“That matter will be decided in court and again you have to come as a witness. Is it okay?"
"Of course not. I will do it."
"Here's something I want to tell you. If something happens in court later whatever happens you have to tell the truth don't be afraid of anything."
"I understand and I'm sorry. Thank you for the advice."
Brian then left the police station. His heart was so broken how not that terrible incident happened to his own lover. Brian doesn't clearly know the reason why Jason did that which he concludes is because he has a grudge against his family problems and he blames Charlotte who is the son of his father's illicit relationship and of course it must make him feel insane. Brian slowly began to understand the situation but judging by the name he couldn't forgive his actions. At least he should rot in prison and receive punishment for what he had done.
The day the trial started. Now Brian came as a witness and there stood Jason who was the suspect. Based on the results of the investigation he will receive his sentence after the trial is completed and of course Brian must win. It was 10 a.m. everyone was present and so did Charlotte's music teacher, Emily, who came to the trial. The trial lasted for 3 hours and as soon as it was over they immediately left the place as well as Brian. In his life this was the first time he had set foot in court. With a pale face and a little nervous but he can finish it well. After the Honorable Judge pronounced the sentence on Jason it relieved him but in reality it was only a momentary bliss. Again his family interfered and he only received a fine which for him was not a large amount. Brian was faced with this fact, which made him angry and in a short time he had destroyed the things in his house. It's really unfair. People already know this fact and the funny thing is that in the media Jason only got news that he had to go abroad for treatment and the worst thing was that his murder was included in the accidental murder because of his mental disorder.
The incident a few years ago can't be erased as well as Jason who still remembers it and he just laughed while sipping the alcohol in his hand. Her relationship with Brian wasn't what it used to be and now Jason was like a lunatic. Brian who is currently busy working at the hospital then he saw the head doctor who was in a bad condition he immediately approached him.
"Head doctor. Are you okay?" Brian said to Charles Frances with a worried face
"Yes. I'm fine. What are you doing here?”
"I just came from the operating room now going back."
"Then get back to work."
"Yes, the head doctor. I'm sorry."