The situation that occurred in her relatives caused so much chaos that the woman was filled with anger that burned her. Meanwhile, a man who was sitting on the sofa looked at a newspaper which turned out to contain news that was a long time ago. the man then took it and read the newspaper while drinking hot coffee. The newspaper contains information about the development of a company that is still standing today. A company engaged in the health sector and at that time was the only company that advanced in this field. One of its leaders is none other than Alice Cooper's grandfather named Julian Cooper. That person did lead the company well at that time and even now he is still a leader even though he is not young anymore. the man reading the newspaper was none other than Alice's uncle Marsius Demilo. One of the Cooper family's relatives who still have a relationship with them, although sometimes it's just an ordinary relative. His uncle is a lawyer and the woman is none other than his wife who is one of the doctors at an eye surgery clinic. The two of them were seen several times contacting the Cooper family's children but they did not get a good response from them. So far, only the two of his relatives still contact them because they have a relationship as part of the family, one of which is quite close to Mr. Cooper. Before the incident happened, they had gotten along pretty well so far.
This time, in a room belonging to Alice. He was working on some of his projects and then remembered something. Alice then opened a box that she had kept for a long time among the piles of things near the cupboard. Slowly, Alice opened it and the box turned out to contain some old photos of her family that were still fairly intact. They look happy to be in a beautiful place and take pictures together. Where in the photo Alice looks very happy with a face that continues to smile widely. On that day, when Alice was 5 years old. At that time the five of them planned to go to the park and they happily went there. The park which is located on the outskirts of the city is indeed a prima donna to be used as a tourist spot at that time. their family went there on sunday. Arriving at that place, there were lots of panoramas that spoiled the eyes, even they never stopped seeing the beauty and immortalize it in a photo and video. Alice along with her two older brothers were overjoyed and they were running here and there. The very beautiful garden atmosphere made beautiful memories between them and at that time, his mother was also there. With full of happiness they gathered to enjoy the day together.
“Alice, come here quickly. We're going to take pictures," said his mother and Alice came over to him. They were seen taking pictures together under the warm sun. Adding warmth between them.
"Shall I see?" said his eldest brother
"Wow," said Antoni
"Now let's eat first."
"Well."
"Alice, come here quickly."
"Yes."
They continue to enjoy the moment happily and even the memories are still felt today. Alice who opened the sheet of photos in an album made her feel sad because all that was now only a memory. He slowly closed it and not long after, Alice then found an old note of hers which contained the sufferings she had experienced in the past. Since it would only remind me of the past, Alice then closed the box again after she took the desired item. The item that Alice took in the box was none other than a brown teddy bear that had always accompanied her when she slept. However, do not know when the doll was stored by him in the box. Alice had no intention of throwing away the contents of the box because for her there was still something that filled her in the past and that was history that could not be thrown away even though it was painful. Slowly, Alice then sat back in her chair and continued her work. Alice who was filled with ambition kept her going even in the midst of a storm. This time, he plans to make something great in his life and it is slowly starting to be realized by him even though sometimes things don't go according to what he planned. deep down, Alice wants equality between herself and her siblings. Everyone always looked at him with a condescending look, even things that had absolutely nothing to do with it, were always touched slowly and even loudly just so that he would always be weak and helpless. The situation that continues like that makes him feel angry and sometimes even down. When Alice was working on her project, suddenly she got a call from someone and then she saw who was calling her and it turned out to be a friend named Marchell.
"Hello, Alice."
"Yes. What's wrong Marchell?"
"Look, I have something to say."
"Yes? What's that?"
"Are you free this week?"
“Oh, about that… actually I was planning to go on vacation with my friends. What is going on?"
"Not. I'm just asking."
"I thought something was up. if there is something maybe I can only at another time. Forgive me."
"Yes, that's okay. good night, sorry to bother you.”
"Yeah Goodnight."
They then turned off the call and right now, at Marchell's residence he was lying on the bed, his hands holding his head and then heaving a deep breath. Marchell who was looking up at the ceiling of his room and was silent when he heard Alice's words. His face showing annoyance made him feel sick and then he got up from his bed and was about to leave his room. at the same time, a message came into her cell phone and it seemed to be from Rona. This time Alice after making the call, she resumed her work without thinking anything. In the living room, Antoni was watching television and eating his snacks. Not long after that, he also received a message asking him to go to the club but he just ignored it. The incoming message came from one of his female acquaintances who on his cell phone was simply given the name "Witch" by him. Antoni resumed his activities even though his cell phone was ringing continuously in front of him.
The next day. Alice who had woken up from her sleep then got up from her bed and went to the bathroom. A few minutes later, Alice had finished bathing and herself then as soon as she finished tidying herself up, she immediately made breakfast and the residents of her house were already in the dining room and enjoying their meal. Alice, who had already left her house, then got on the bus which didn't have to wait long. The bus was already there and he quickly got into it. Alice excitedly started the morning and soon she was near the campus and headed for it. Alice who was seen walking towards her class, suddenly she met Theresia and the two of them went there together.
"Alice."
"Theresa. You just arrived?”
"Yes. Usually I'm a bit early but now it's a little late.”
"Not. It's still early."
"Oh yeah, have you finished today's task?"
"Already. Last night I did everything on purpose. It would be very inconvenient if it wasn't finished yet and to make matters worse, it's bound to have to be gathered today."
"Isn't that usually how it is?"
"Yes. That's why. have to sort it all out."
"Yes. You're absolutely right."
The two of them were seen entering the classroom. And when they sat down, apparently some people were talking about something. Out of curiosity, Theresia then asked one of them and it turned out that there was a big news and it took everyone by surprise. Alice who didn't care about that just sat there reading her book. Meanwhile, Theresia who had joined together with them began to listen to the news circulating among them this morning. Everyone who was excited was then dismissed because the professor had come into the class and started the morning with a course in social economics. This time in a different place, to be precise in a cafe where Grace is and there she just stares at her cell phone in silence. Grace, who was previously surprised by the arrival of one of her relatives to her house, made her feel that there was something between her family this time. So far, Grace had not lived with them nor had she ever seen them for various reasons. When he was silent and then got a phone call that made him pick it up.
"Hello, who is this with?" Grace asked the person who called her in a tone that sounded stern.
“I am one of the workers at the company where your grandfather is. There are a few things I want to tell you."
"What?"
“A few days ago did your relatives come to visit you at home?”
"Yes. My aunt is coming."
"If something bothers you again, you can call me."
"Is this an order from Grandpa?"
"What you say is true. he told me to convey this to you. That's why I'm sorry for bothering you."
"It does not matter. Thanks before."
The call then ended and now Grace was sitting there then she looked at her phone again and opened a website containing people in the field of biology. Grace casually looked around and found another reference for her research. On this sunny day, precisely in the campus building opposite the economy building. There were several people gathered and they seemed to be waiting for something. Not long after, a man who previously ran into Alice at that time. he was there now and was walking downstairs. The women who were nearby continued to stare at him and seemed to show their admiration. However, all that did not make the man care about him. Besides, Marchell was walking outside and not long after he met Rona and her friend. Rona who saw Marchell then herself came to him and said something to him.
"Marchell, where are you going?" Rona asked herself with a look that seemed happy to meet her.
“Ah, go to the newsroom.”
"Then can I come with you?"
"What?"
"If you can't, that's fine too. Oh yeah, why didn't you reply to my message before?"
"You sent a message?"
"Yes. That night. it's obvious I sent it. Are you busy?”
"Yes. It's been very busy lately."
"Oh, I see."
"Then I'll excuse myself."
"Yes. Of course."
Marchell then left from here to the news recording room. Rona who looked at him happily then got a reprimand by her friend who was with her today.
"You really like him?" his friend asked Rona.
"Yes. I like it very much."
"Why do you like him?"
"What? isn't it obvious he's handsome, tall and cool."
"Ah, that's how it is."
"So what?"
"Not. I'm just asking."
"Oh yeah, have you heard the news?"
"What news?"
"You really don't know?"
"If I had known, I wouldn't have asked."
"This does sound cliché."
"What?"
On the way, Rona explained the news that was currently busy among them. Seeing her friend's reaction which seemed normal made Rona feel that she had expected it and they then headed to the Cafeteria. While on their way there, they then ran into Alice and Theresia and made them look like they were ignoring her. Theresia who saw this, then she immediately felt annoyed with her behavior. Alice paid him no heed and now the two of them were going downstairs after class was over.
"Are you sure you don't want to hear it?" Theresia said to Alice who was with her.
"I am not interested."
"Really?"
“Should I care about gossip like that? no kidding. It's all pointless at all."
"Well if you don't want to hear it that's fine I'll tell you anyway. Because I think I need your opinion on this.”
"Good grief."
Theresia then spoke about the news that had spread and then Alice who was walking downstairs was silent for a moment. Theresia who saw her like that then stopped talking and looked at Alice who was suddenly silent. Alice was silent with a surprised look on her face and then she felt something inside her that seemed to be drawn to those times. in his heart he had no intention of believing even being influenced by the baseless gossip and then he walked back with a relieved feeling. Theresia who was with him then continued his journey to the library room because both of them had needs so they had to go there right away. The two of them finally arrived at the place.
In the afternoon when Alice had returned from campus, she then went to a place that was none other than a hospital. There, he then walked down the corridor and then met someone who was none other than Grace. Alice who was then surprised because the two of them met there by accident and then immediately greeted her right away.
"Grace?" Alice said to Grace who was there.
"Oh, Alice. Turns out you're here too," Grace said with a friendly smile.
"Are you on medication?"
“Ah, that… actually I just came to meet someone. But it turns out that person has already left.”
"That's how it looks."
"Yes. Did you also come here to meet someone?”
"Right. I just delivered lunch.”
"Then I'll go home first," Grace said to Alice and she then waved her hand as she left.
Alice then left also from there and apparently she felt something strange with Grace at that time. now Alice was standing in front of the hospital door looking like she was thinking about something. Not long after, Alice then left. In a different place, Grace, who had previously left the hospital, began to walk to her house. A few hours ago, it was Grace who came to see a psychologist and she later met him while discussing something. In the room, Grace was seen doing counseling and the doctor kept asking her something with a look that seemed eager to help her.
"So, do you always think like that now?" a psychologist asked Grace in front of him with a look that seemed curious as to what had really happened to her.
"Yes. I've always thought that way. what do I have to do?"
“This is just too much thought. Sometimes overthinking often happens to children your age. So, this is still fairly normal. You just don't have to think about it too much."
"Oh, I see."
"Yes. From now on, you just don't have to think too much about unimportant things."
"In that case, okay."
Grace then fell silent and she got up from her seat after the doctor finished interviewing her. Not long after, the doctor then gave him another piece of advice and now he is starting to feel much better than before and intends to do what the doctor just suggested. After a while, he started to feel that there was something strange about him and it happened quite often and he was the only one who didn't notice anything. besides that, Grace also recalled the memories that always made her feel frightened and tried to stop it by herself even though she couldn't really do it. Everything that happened to him always made him feel uncomfortable and this time he started to venture to the doctor at the hospital to check his condition which apparently also affected his daily activities. Grace who was walking in the hospital corridor then she accidentally met Alice and at that moment they greeted each other at that place. However, now Grace had arrived in front of her house and she was about to enter it but it turned out that someone was coming to her there at that time. the person who approached him was none other than his previous aunt. Grace looked at him and then she felt an unexpected irritation.
"What made you come here for the umpteenth time?" Grace asked coldly.
"I have a few things to say. I didn't get to say it before because you kicked me out so quickly."
"What do you want to say?"
"So far, I feel grateful that you are still living well even after you know the truth," her aunt said to Grace with a smirk.
'This snake woman, what are you talking about?' Grace thought
"Oh, if that's what you want to say then go," Grace said with a satisfied look to him.
"Unfortunately, I have more to say."
"What is it this time?"
Her aunt then whispered something to her and Grace was surprised at what she just whispered. Her aunt quickly left when she had said what she wanted to say. Grace who was still standing in front of her door when she was feeling depressed and now she was clenching her fists with a look that looked full of pent-up anger. Not long after, this time at where Alice was who was none other than herself just leaving the hospital and she was walking back to her house. The sun was starting to set and now along the street some people were coming home from work and they looked just as tired as he was. Alice immediately looked up at the evening sky and then she saw a beautiful sight but soon it would be lost in the darkness of the night. Suddenly, someone came up to him who was standing there. That person was none other than the man who had accidentally passed her while trying to cross and was now right in front of her looking at her shocked face.
"What happened to you?" the man asked Alice who was in front of him with a strange look.
"Ah, nothing," said Alice shyly. Unknowingly his face was red.
"It's been a long time. Alice," said the man, smiling at him.
"Yes. Been a long time."
"You like coffee?"
"Yes, of course."
"Shall we stop by the coffee shop across the street?"
"Okay."
The two of them then went there and not long after that they were in the cafe. The atmosphere that seemed calm added to the awkwardness between the two of them at this time. Alice then took a sip of her coffee and it turned out that Antoni had already contacted her by texting her to buy something when she got home. Seeing Alice who was replying to her message made the person in front of her look at her for a moment. The person in front of Alice was none other than her friend from high school and also a friend from a different college major.
"Is that your friend?"
"Oh, no. This is my brother."
"Oh."
"Oh yeah, Jay. Are you still in the club now?”
"Which club?"
“Art club. Are you still joined?”
"Not. I left him long ago. What is going on?"
"Nothing, I was just asking."
"If there's anything you want to know, just ask me."
“Ah, yes of course,” Alice said, smiling at him.