He stepped closer and grabbed her face firmly.
“Arin…help me!” Liara cried in pain, struggling against his grip.
His expression darkened. “I just want to feel how close you are… don’t make it difficult,
darling.”
The others laughed in the background, pushing each other forward.
“Come on, hurry up,” one of them said. “We’re all waiting.”
The man leaned in closer, trying to force her into a kiss.
In that split second, Liara reacted.
With all her strength, she scratched his face sharply.
He shouted in pain, stumbling back. “What did you do?!”
That moment gave her a chance.
Liara turned immediately and ran.
“Catch her! Don’t let her get away!” one of them yelled.
All four of them started chasing her through the dim area.
Liara was running through the long parking area, her breath uneven, panic tightening her
chest.
How long is this place? Where does this area end? If something happens to me, what will I
tell Mom?
Her thoughts raced as fast as her footsteps.
When she looked back, her heart dropped.
They are very close now.
Too close.
Her strength faltered for a moment. Fear crept in so deeply that her body almost gave up.
She stumbled.
“Agh!” She cried as she fell hard onto the ground.
Pain shot through her, but she barely had time to react.
The first thing she saw was a pair of shoes standing right in front of her.
Her breathing shook.
“Please… don’t… let me go…” she begged, her hands trembling as she tried to push herself
backward.
“Arin…” she whispered weakly.
At that exact moment
Arin stood a short distance away.
He had just witnessed everything.
For a second, his mind went completely still.
Then his expression changed.
Arin’s eyes fell on Liara’s fragile body.
There were marks of injury on her skin.
His expression changed instantly.
He dropped his knees beside her.
“Liara… what happened to you? These injuries…” Arin said, gently holding her elbow
where blood was still visible.
“Arin…” Liara tried to speak, but her voice broke.
“Calm down… calm down,” pulling her into a tight embrace.
Then his gaze shifted forward.
The moment he looked up, his blood ran cold.
The same four men were standing right in front of them.
A dark, mocking smile was on their faces.
In their hands were Liara’s shoes and her necklace.
“Arin…” Liara cried again, repeating his name helplessly.
He immediately placed a hand on her back, trying to calm her trembling body.
“It’s okay… I’m here,” he whispered.
He gently wiped her tears and touched her face with care.
“Relax.”
He kissed her forehead softly.
Then he moved her slightly behind him, shielding her.
“Arin… they are dangerous…” she said fearfully.
“I don’t care,” he replied firmly.
Then, in anger, he looked at them again.
“How did you dare to touch her?” He said in a low, dangerous voice.
She had never seen him like this before.
“Don’t mess with us, man,” one of them said. “Or you’ll be in serious trouble. And honestly,
your girlfriend is too arrogant. Why don’t you join us and let us have some fun with her?”
He added, “Come on… join us and take a couple of kisses from her.”
The moment those words reached him, something inside him snapped.
“I will kill you!” He shouted so loudly that his voice echoed across the entire parking area.
In the next instant, he moved forward in pure rage, confronting them head-on.
The situation turned intense and uncontrollable.
After a fierce confrontation, his anger slowly started to fade.
“Arin… stop…” Her weak voice came from behind him.
She was struggling to stay conscious.
Her vision blurred.
And then, right in front of him, Liara collapsed into unconsciousness.
“Liara!” He shouted, panicking instantly, replacing his anger.
“Liara… are you okay? Please open your eyes,” he said softly, leaning closer as he looked
into her face.
Slowly, Liara opened her eyes.
He immediately lifted her into his arms and walked toward his car without wasting a second.
He sat in the driver’s seat, then pulled her closer, resting her head against his chest to keep
her stable.
Inside, Arin’s thoughts were heavy and dark.
If Liara hadn’t been in this condition… I would have destroyed them right there.
He started the car and drove away, forcing himself to stay calm despite the anger still
burning inside him.
After a while, Liara weakly spoke, “Where am I… Arin?”
Arin, still holding her hand, replied gently, “We’re in the hospital, Liara. You got hurt.”
She slowly looked at him.
“Arin… why is there blood on your shirt?” Lifting her hand weakly toward his face.
Her fingers lightly touched him.
“I’m sorry…” she whispered. “All of this happened because of me.”
Arin gently touched Liara’s face, his fingers brushing her skin with care.
“My full right is on you,” he said softly. “I’m sorry… because of me, you had to go through
so much pain.”
Liara immediately shook her head.
“Arin… don’t talk like that.” “I knew you wouldn’t let anything happen to me.”
She crept closer and hugged him tightly.
“Relax… It’s okay. Nothing happened to me. I’m fine… actually, I feel energetic now,” she
responded with a small smile.
Liara added, looking at the IV stand, “The drip has finished.
“Wait here, I’ll call the doctor… then we’ll go home,” Arin replied, about to stand up.
“Arin… stop,” holding his hand. “If I go home like this, my mom will get suspicious.”
Arin paused.
“Hmm… that’s true. Then come to my house.”
“Your house?”
“But your dad.”
Arin froze for a second. “Right… I forgot about that.”
“Sorry, Liara… but don’t worry. I’ll handle everything.”
“No, Arin… I don’t want you to get into any trouble.”
“I have an idea,” Arin said
“What idea?” Liara asked curiously.
“You wear my full-sleeved shirt. That way, nothing will be visible.”
Liara frowned slightly. “But your shirt already has blood on it…”
“When I went to get your gifts, I bought a red shirt for myself, too.
“Wait, I’ll get it from the car,” Arin said and quickly walked out.
A few moments later, he returned with the shirt and handed it to her.
Liara looked at it and then at him.
What about you, Arin?
“I’m wearing a vest underneath; it should be fine. bloodstains”
“But even on that, there are blood stains on your clothes. "If your dad asks”
He gently cupped her cheeks; his voice softened.
“Honey… “I will handle everything; don’t worry.”
Then Liara went to change.
When she came out after changing,
“Wow, Liara… looking gorgeous. This red color really suits you.”
“Thanks, Arin.”
“Shall we go?” Liara asked.
“Okay, let’s go.”
Then both of them left the hospital
As soon as the car stopped near Liara’s house
Liara lost herself in thought.
“What happened, Liara?”
“Nothing, just like that. I was thinking that today I don’t know what would have happened
to me if you were not with me.”
“Liara, do you think I cannot be with you? You know that our relationship connects us.
That’s why it is impossible that you to get into any trouble, and I don’t know about it. Now don’t
worry, and if you feel tension, then call me, okay?” Arin said.
“Okay,”
She started getting out of the car.
Then Arin held her waist and pulled her towards himself.
“What happened, Arin?”
“You are forgetting something, madam.”
“What?”
Then Arin moved towards her lips and kissed her very lovingly on her rose-like lips.
This was the first time Arin did not give Liara time to think and gave her his first kiss.
Arin held her waist and kept her lips on her lips for a few seconds without movement.
Liara’s increasing breath and her body movements were being felt by Arin through his
hands.
At that moment, the car horn from behind broke this romantic moment.
“Arin… I am going… bye,”
Arin kept watching her.
Then Arin touched his lips and looked at his finger, then moved that finger on his lips.
At that moment, the horn rang again.
Arin looked outside the window.
“Can’t wait anymore,” Arin said, frustrated.
Then he started his car and left it.
As soon as Liara entered the house, she saw her mother sitting on the sofa, watching TV.
Good… I’ll quietly slip inside so Mom doesn’t notice me
“Liara, stop there,” her mother called out suddenly.
This is exactly what I was afraid of
Slowly, she turned her head toward her mother.
But the moment she looked up, she froze.
Her mother’s eyes were wide open, staring at her with sharp attention.
“Yes, Mom…”
“Come here, dear.”
What does she want to talk about now? Liara thought as she slowly walked toward her.
“I want to share something with you.”
“Yes, Mom… what is it?”
“Liara, I know what’s in your heart.”
“And whatever it is… It’s good. I’m happy for you. But it’s also important to know whether
the path ahead is easy or not.”
Why is Mom talking in such confusing ways? Liara wondered.
“Mom… what do you mean?” Liara asked, breaking the silence after a few seconds.
“I mean,” you like Arin, don’t you? Then tell him to marry you.”
Liara lowered her gaze.
“Mom… you’re right,” “but it’s not as easy as you think.”
“What do you mean, Liara?” I am trying to understand her.
“Mom… you know his father. “” What if he doesn’t like me? And… even though Arin and I
have been childhood friends, he still hasn’t introduced me to his family.”
She paused, then continued softly, “Maybe because his father doesn’t like people from a
lower background… or maybe Arin doesn’t want my image to be affected.”
As soon as she finished speaking, silence spread between them.
Her mother gently placed a hand on her head.
“I know this already.”
“That’s why I’m telling you, Liara… I’m not your enemy.”
She looked at her with concern.
“But for now, keep a little distance from Arin. Sometimes, when we grow too close to
someone, losing them even by mistake becomes impossible to handle.”
“Mom… please don’t say things like that,” her voice slightly trembling. “You know how
close Arin is to me. And I’m sure he’ll convince his parents.”
“Liara…” her mother sighed. “If that were the case, dear, his father would at least know
your name by now.”
“The thing I’m trying to make you understand right now… don’t look at it emotionally.
Look at it logically.”
Liara took a deep, silent breath and, without saying another word, turned and walked toward
her room.
“Oh, by the way… your friend Sia called.”
Liara’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Mom… what did she say?”
“Nothing serious.” “She’s your friend, after all.”
That was enough to calm Liara, at least on the surface.
Her mother then turned and walked away toward her own room.
So, Mom already knew everything…
Then why didn’t she scold me?
She paused; her emotions softened.
Liara stood there for a moment, lost in thought
After reaching her room.
Right in front of her was the window, the one that opened to a clear, beautiful sky. It was her
quiet place. Whenever she felt low, she would sit there and lose herself in the view.
Slowly, she moved toward it and sat down.
Her thoughts began to drift.
Mom is right…
Arin has been my friend for fifteen years… and still, his father doesn’t even know my name.
A faint uneasiness settled in her chest.
What if… Is Arin hiding something from me?
She shook her head slightly, as if trying to push the thought away.
But Mom is right about one thing… I should keep some distance. At least until he gives me
a clear answer.
Her fingers
tightened slightly against the edge of the window.
But how can I stay away from him? He’s my friend… and more than that… I like him.
A quiet determination formed in her eyes.
I’ve decided… tomorrow I’ll talk to him.14Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPnfNRisE6
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