Now Alice is faced with a complicated reality. Everything that happened was like he could never have imagined and it made him feel endless anger. Lily who saw him like that then he tried to cheer him up and took him to some interesting places in the city to get rid of the frustration that was in him. Alice who looked silent but gloomy then looked at Lily and then she said something to her but was restrained. Alice, who didn't look well, was then taken by Lily to a place hoping that her mood would be good again. When they got to a place, they finally visited a meat restaurant and started eating the food there. Not long after, he then went to Lily's house and when he got there he saw the atmosphere of the house that looked deserted and was at the foot of the hill in the area. At the same time, apparently it was raining and they were seen in the house enjoying hot chocolate. This was the first time he had come here in his life. Alice who does have a life that is quite different from hers makes her feel awkward when she is with him. Right now, Alice was sitting on a chair enjoying hot chocolate in the rainy season that made her feel gloomy. The scenery that used to look beautiful and now it felt like nothing at all. Some time before, after he got a call from Lily, apparently that day he had felt something strange and this is what happened. Alice who is now trying to get up like the old times where everything was destroyed and only her determination remained. Alice continued to stare at her hot chocolate and suddenly felt that there was no meaning in living anymore. He suddenly became depressed hearing the truth that had been hidden for so long and stirred up destruction as if it were a ticking time bomb.
"Are you all right Alice?" ask Lily
"I'm not fine. You can see for yourself, can't you?"
"I understand. However, this is not a choice you have to make. Don't think too much about it."
“I can't go on like this Lily, you know why? It hurts. What I've been through is all bullshit and it hurts me."
"What are you doing now?" ask Lily
"I'm just a student and also a part-timer."
"It was great. You can do both is amazing.”
"Why are you suddenly praising me like that?"
"I'm just saying what's right. and you are strong Alice. I'm so jealous of you like this."
"What is this? You shouldn't be."
“Honestly, all this time I've only been thinking a lot about what worries me without doing anything and it really hurts me a lot. When I wanted to find a job and it all never happened. I just thought maybe I wasn't trying hard enough and it's all figured out."
"Then what are you doing now?"
"I'm the same as you."
"Safe. You've found what you wanted."
“Yes, those are the words I would like to hear from you.”
"What?"
“To be honest, I really want to be friends with you and I really want to. however, it all started from a misunderstanding that occurred. That's why I had to avoid you."
"That's how it looks."
Lily then told how the misunderstanding happened and it all started when they were little and was only 10 years old at the time. At that time, their family had a difference of opinion that made them fight with each other. fights that should only happen between adults, but it turns out that children are also involved at that time. they then split up and they didn't even get to know each other for a long time. Where everyone hates each other for no apparent reason. It happened to all of them and Alice was no exception. It was Lily who cleared up the misunderstanding at that time. He says that all that was blamed on him was just a lie spread by his older sister who had a certain grudge against the Cooper family. Because at that time, he was just a child who came from the Maradie family before finally changing his surname to Cooper. It was Alice who was trying to understand the current situation and continued to listen to what Lily had to say. On one hand, Lily really wanted to be friends with him but on the other hand her older sister hated her because of that they both looked awkward and seemed like other people. Alice who was silent without commenting and just looking at Lily continued to speak. After everything became clear, Alice finally said what she had wanted to say to her brother.
"Then what do you want now?" Alice asked. His question immediately made Lily silent for a moment.
"Actually, there's nothing we want."
"Is that true?"
"Yes. Of course. It is inappropriate to say our wish to you.”
"Stop lying."
"What?"
“I already know from the way you say everything. You're just saying a few things that I really should know aren't you? So what's the point of you wanting to see me other than the bullshit earlier?"
"Ah, it turns out yes. Even though I don't want to argue with you but what can I do if that's what you want."
"Come on. You're not like the usual Lily. Your words on the phone do seem sincere. But it's a big mistake, isn't it."
'Should I tell him? Unlucky. Antoni should have said it himself and why did he even involve me,' Lily thought
"What really happened?"
The longer the conversation, the more it made him feel so threatened. At this time, Lily who was dealing with Alice then told the truth and Alice's reaction was unexpected, she looked calm and she should have been quite angry but this time she didn't look like that. not long after, Lily immediately apologized for their greed and then she said everything as she had previously said when she was at the cafe earlier. Alice who could have guessed this and then just kept silent while taking a deep breath and she said goodbye to go home. Lily tried to stop him and then he offered to just stay there for a while. Seeing his reaction like that naturally made Alice feel suspicious and she stayed her position. Lily, who felt like a failure, then offered her a deal and it made Alice rack her brain for a moment. All this time they just said nonsense and looked like an enemy who wanted to be an ally.
Today in a place that is Alice's residence. There, Antoni was seen sitting on the sofa and not long after he watched television programs while relaxing. As long as this free time was felt by him, now he just watched his favorite shows without thinking anything in his head. For some time he had known what might happen and how he could deal with it. So far he hasn't had many problems so there's nothing to worry about his future. All this time, Antoni had given his best for himself and that made him feel enough for a while. In his house without Alice, right now he felt calm because there was no one he could fight with. Seeing what had happened this time made him feel at peace for a moment. However, it wasn't long before he just remembered one thing and this would only bring him back to his former self. Prayer when he feels there is something to be done until he finally gets up from his seat and then goes outside. Antoni rushed to meet someone who was none other than his own friend who currently lives not far from his house. He quickly went there and not long after he finally arrived in front of his house which was in an apartment with stairs that made him almost die.
"Oh, Anthony. What's the matter with you here?" asked a man who looked like a bad boy and he had been wearing earphones all along.
"There is need. So, may I come in?"
"Of course. Please, this house is open to anyone.”
"Good grief. Very tired."
"Did you just run?"
"Not. I just climbed the stairs down there," said Antoni who still looked tired and his breathing was irregular.
"Do you need anything?"
"There are a few things I want to ask of you."
"What? no kidding."
"I mean I asked for your help."
“Ah, you should have said earlier. What do you need?”
"I want you to do a lot of things for me."
"What?"
Antoni then said the intent and purpose of coming to meet his friend. As soon as he heard what Antoni had just said, of course it made him feel surprised and even he didn't believe what he just heard. Antoni casually saw his reaction and laughed it off. So far there was nothing that could be done by him because of that for now he asked this person for help in making a project that was likely to be profitable for him. Three weeks from now he will enter a competition and it will earn him a huge advantage if he succeeds at it. So far, his seemingly calm life is actually the opposite, especially since that person will return here soon and that will certainly make him even more depressed. A few moments ago, Antoni received a message regarding the competition he was going to do and it turned out that it was all not a joke so that he had to be in a position that was advantageous for him. He is currently working hard and of course needs help from other people as well. the only person who could help him was this person in front of him. Although sometimes it looks unconvincing. However, he was actually very skilled. At this time, Antoni who was at his friend's house then he saw his cell phone ringing. Not long after, he started checking it and it turned out to be a call from Alex. He quickly picked up the call and then spoke to her on a phone call.
"Hello, sis. What is it?" Antoni said a little loudly to him
"Where are you now?"
“Ah, I was at my friend's house. What is going on?"
"Now I'm in front of the house. There's no one here. Instead you come right back. I'll wait."
"What? Since when? Okay wait a minute I'll go over there."
Antoni then rushed home and previously he also told his friend. not long after, his friend just sighed and it made him feel the same pressure as before. Antoni was in a hurry to go home, he then thought of the worst thing that might happen if he came so soon. Once he arrived in front of his house and saw him there it made him feel like he was in the middle of a battlefield. Antoni slowly came and then they both saw each other for some time they never saw each other. Arriving at the house, Alex immediately looked around and it turned out that nothing had changed even since he left the house. Alex who saw Antoni was there not long after he said something to him and it made him feel shaken in the blink of an eye. The atmosphere that previously looked so peaceful, now peace is only a name. A few minutes ago, before Alex arrived at his house. He had previously come to someone first who was none other than his father's uncle. He looked so eager to meet her that he even came with his aunt who met him at a restaurant. They were seen talking to each other and it made him feel like he usually was in the midst of a family environment.
"Are you really going to move to this town?" his uncle asked Alex casually.
"Yes. I've been thinking about it for a long time. It will be the most fun thing.”
"Of course. After all, there are some positions that are especially meant for you.”
"Really? I would be very grateful for that.”
"Of course. Because you are really talented.”
"Yes. You don't have to worry about that, uncle and aunt will definitely support you."
"Thank you for your support."
“Oh yeah, what about your mother's family? Does he know you're back?"
"About that, I haven't told him yet and I will let you know when I get home and again there are still a few things I need to take care of after this."
"In that case, okay."
"I heard that grandpa will do the division of the company to everyone is that for real?"
"Ah, you've heard it apparently."
"It's just a rumour. You shouldn't believe it," her aunt said firmly.
"Rumors yes. Okay, I understand."
"Thank God."
The long conversation finally ended once Alex decided to go first and left the two of them there. Alex, who was sure there was something so he immediately left the place as soon as he finished mentioning about his big family. This time he parked his car and then left from there to somewhere first. Not long after, his father, Alexander Cooper, contacted him and it didn't take long for him to pick up the call.
"You've arrived in this city?" ask Mr. Cooper
"Yes. I have arrived and am going to your place right now.”
"Okay. I was waiting for you so hurry up.”
"Of course."
After going through the journey to get there, he finally arrived in front of a hospital building in the center of this city. As soon as Alex finished parking the car, he immediately went there and headed to a room which was none other than Mr. Cooper's physiotherapy room. Arriving he was in the room and then met him. They faced each other and Alex then sat on the chair that was there and at that moment they started to talk about something that brought him to this place as soon as he arrived in this city.
"There are some things you should know. Firstly, some of our relatives are currently not on our side and they occasionally look for loopholes to get rid of our position. Luckily you're back and now it's not a problem anymore. and secondly, a few moments ago your mother's family just contacted me and maybe they are now bothering Antoni or even Alice. So, in other words you should never contact them once.”
"Okay. I understand the situation. Oh yeah, how about those two?”
"Who do you mean?"
"Uncle and aunt. Earlier they met me and talked about something about grandfather. Is Grandpa better now?”
"Not. He's still lying in his room."
"Ah, then it's only natural that they are quite greedy."
"Now you know. So, never ignore what I say. Understand?"
"Of course."
"One more thing. your mother is no longer part of this family now so don't bring it up once you're at the meeting."
"Yes. Well."
"Have you thought about it? Have you decided your next step?”
"Yes. I've thought about it this far and this time it won't go wrong."
"Good. Stay where you are."
"What about those two? Alice and Antony."
“They just need to study and pass.”
“Is that really all? don't tell me you ignored them?"
"Who said that? So far Antoni is doing his best as usual.”
"Oh, I see. I'll excuse myself first."
Alex then left and now he was walking towards the outside of the hospital. Several people who saw it were so stunned and did not take their eyes off Alex. He who realized this then kindly smiled at them and it made those who were there feel a happiness radiate on his face. The incredible admiration could not be hidden from the look in his eyes. Alex who had entered his car and he immediately rushed back to his house. At this time, Antoni who was with Alex had an awkward atmosphere and then he tried to lighten the mood by saying something to him.
“Brother, is it really going to work in this city? Isn't your dream beyond that? why suddenly change your mind? Is there something?” Antoni asked him as if looking curious.
"Because I changed my mind."
"What? easy as that? Seriously?"
"You don't believe it?"
"No, it's not like that. I just feel sorry for your chance at that.”
"What's so good about being out of town?"
“I think you'd be better off there. That's why, wait wasn't before your dream not only…”
"You still remember it huh."
"Of course. How could I not remember."
"I just felt like I had to be here."
"That really doesn't make sense."
"What doesn't make sense?"
"Everything you said. Oh yeah, how about the surgery? Are all of your patients safe?”
"Of course. Even though a rookie I did well.”
"Wow, the envy has a smart brain."
"And what about your lectures again?"
"As usual. Chasing the competition. Even this time it's the same.”
"I could have guessed it."
"Then why ask?"
A warm conversation was suddenly established between the two of them. It's been a long time since we've seen each other and it makes the atmosphere look awkward but still holds the memory like before. Meanwhile, currently Alice who was at her relative's residence made her feel uncomfortable because they kept saying so many words she didn't want to hear. All the problems even something that is not important though he said. The atmosphere that seemed to be enough to make him feel irritated suddenly disappeared after he listened to a different point of view. Lily who is his relative and it turns out he has pain that is not much different from him and even openly he said he wanted to jump off the bridge. Alice who heard that at first didn't believe it and just thought it was just bullshit. Until finally he realized something and it made him open the door of empathy to his relative. Now Alice then looked at him and not long after he immediately said something.
"Are you really going to live like that?" Alice asked Lily who was in front of her.
“I can only accept the truth even though I don't like it at all. Can I bargain not to live like this? The answer is impossible.”
"You are right."
"Eh?"
"Everything you say is true."
"Do you feel sorry for me now?"
"Unfortunately not so. I only say what makes me right.”
"That's how it looks."
"Oh yeah, I have to go home. See you later."
"Wait a minute."
Their previous conversation happened when Alice was still there and now she was already in front of the station and about to head to the bus stop. Alice who felt herself going to the past because of all of them involved her and it honestly made her feel sick. At this time, he walked towards the bus stop and then waited for the bus to come. when he was waiting for the bus, suddenly someone approached him and then asked him who was sitting alone.
"What are you doing alone?" asked that person who was none other than Jay
"You?"
“Did you think of something? Is that a big problem?”
"Not. It's nothing really."
"Then smile."
"What?"
"Don't look so gloomy. you know why?”
"So what?"
"It's not like you. Which usually shines and looks very excited. Where did all that go?”
"What are you talking about. Of course I always shine even brighter than the sun.”
"Wow, you're exaggerating."
“By the way, are you going somewhere? Why are you here?”
“Ah, I just happened to be passing by.”
"That's how it looks."
"Yes. That is how it is. myself."
"Eh?"