MasukFor the past few days, ever since the conversation with Roland and Gloria, Estelle's thoughts had been tangled, almost impossible to untangle. Her mind had been filled with endless debates. Even now, she was still tossed about by the growing uncertainty that gripped her. Her mind drifted when she should have been concentrating on her work.
Estelle's gaze was blank. Her head felt empty. As a result, her hand automatically moved over the transparent screen floating in front of her.
Several digital documents opened. They displayed rows of data for Estelle to check. Unfortunately, the graphs seemed to turn into meaningless lines, dancing wildly and mocking her.
Estelle dramatically closed her eyes. At the same time, she felt a throbbing pain begin to knock at her head, pulling her thoughts deeper into an endless cycle of fear.
Estelle took a deep breath, trying to dispel the shadows of fear that haunted her. Unfortunately, the air itself became the enemy unde
Are you going to be honest with me, Estelle?The question echoed in Lennon's mind as his gaze remained fixed on Estelle. He studied every detail of her expression—the hazy look in her eyes, the trembling of her fingers. He also noticed how she kept biting her lower lip. Estelle looked utterly shocked and shaken, but that wasn't enough to dispel the two possibilities that lingered in his mind—whether her reaction was genuine or merely an act.His lips remained tightly sealed. Lennon resisted the urge to sneer. It was ironic, but to him Estelle spoke in such a sincere tone, as if everything she said was the truth, while reality told a different story. How can you behave like this, Estelle? How can you look me in the eye and speak as if you didn't have a single secret to hide?A cold sensation crept into his chest. A wave of anger coursed through him, mixing with the disappointment that was becoming harder and harder to ignore.
Estelle's world seemed to stop spinning. A simple question from Lennon hit her like a storm, shattering every defence she had built up. Her eyes widened, unable to hide the shock that hit her. A tightness spread through her chest, as if all the air in the room had suddenly vanished.Estelle froze, staring at Lennon, searching for a clue. She tried to decipher the emotion behind his dark gaze—was it anger, doubt or something else entirely?"Estelle," Lennon called again, his voice lower but still full of pressure. "Answer my question."The shock was overwhelming. Lennon's insistence only confirmed Estelle's worst fear—his doubt. A bitter smile crossed her lips as she let out a trembling whisper, barely believing what she was hearing. "What? Are you questioning my feelings, Lennon?"Lennon was silent. He didn't answer. His sharp gaze remained fixed on her, waiting for the answer she had yet to give.A tremor ran through Estelle's fingers
For the past few days, ever since the conversation with Roland and Gloria, Estelle's thoughts had been tangled, almost impossible to untangle. Her mind had been filled with endless debates. Even now, she was still tossed about by the growing uncertainty that gripped her. Her mind drifted when she should have been concentrating on her work.Estelle's gaze was blank. Her head felt empty. As a result, her hand automatically moved over the transparent screen floating in front of her.Several digital documents opened. They displayed rows of data for Estelle to check. Unfortunately, the graphs seemed to turn into meaningless lines, dancing wildly and mocking her.Estelle dramatically closed her eyes. At the same time, she felt a throbbing pain begin to knock at her head, pulling her thoughts deeper into an endless cycle of fear.Estelle took a deep breath, trying to dispel the shadows of fear that haunted her. Unfortunately, the air itself became the enemy unde
A strange silence filled every corner of the room. No one spoke, as if words were forbidden—or perhaps because no words could truly capture the strangeness unfolding before them.Roland and Gloria sat in their seats, allowing the silence to seep into the confusion that had just taken shape. Estelle's answer lingered in their minds, just as it had before, leaving a trail of confusion that was impossible to ignore.It was another night of Roland and Gloria trying to convince Estelle. They refused to give up, convinced that bringing the wedding forward was the best solution.Unfortunately, their efforts continued to hit a dead end. Estelle gave them the same answer—she still refused. She remained firm in her decision, leaving them no room to change their minds.Roland's heavy sigh broke the silence. He looked restless, rubbing his temple in an attempt to relieve the tension that was creeping in.Gloria felt the same. Her gaze remained fixe
Sitting behind his desk, Lennon's mind wasn't quite there. A feeling of uneasiness—akin to restlessness—held him captive, preventing him from working as usual. His concentration was compromised, his focus hijacked by something else—waiting for news from Roland.Lennon tapped his fingers on the desk in an irregular rhythm, realising that the uncertainty was haunting him, making time seem agonisingly slow. The calm and controlled demeanour he always maintained in any situation was now useless. He was truly unsettled, unable to find peace until he received the news he was expecting.It shouldn't take this long, Lennon thought as he looked down at the phone on his desk. So why hasn't he contacted me yet?At first Lennon assumed that he woul
The cold could not be denied. The presence of fear could not be denied. Estelle's body froze in a horror that words could not express.A cacophony of memories clashed in her mind. All future memories spun in a dizzying whirl. They came in flashes of light, piercing and filling every corner of Estelle's mind.Chaos was created. A tumultuous uproar echoed. Amidst the chaos, distorted voices began to emerge—whispers that could not be recognised, followed by heart-wrenching cries that filled the empty space within Estelle. It pulled Estelle deeper into the vortex of uncertainty.Estelle gasped, feeling uncertain. Darkness and light battled for control of her mind, while her body felt incredibly weak.







