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Penulis: ADISAX
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-07-06 12:20:54

ALYONA

I rushed, my heels clicking against the pavement as I hurried out of the subway station. The salty air of the coast hit me the moment I surfaced, and my heart gave a sudden jolt. I was late. Not terribly late, but late enough for my chest to tighten.

The beach wasn’t far from the city, but coming from the Manhattan suburban area still took me a good forty minutes. Forty minutes of tapping my foot in the cab, glancing at my phone, and watching the time slip away. I had no idea why traffic
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    ALEXANDERShe is different. I knew it from the first moment, but sitting beside her now makes it impossible to ignore. Alyona is alive in a way most people aren’t. She notices things others rush past. She finds joy in small moments—a view, a word, a stray thought—and somehow it makes everything around her feel lighter.And I don’t understand why I listened to her wish. Why I changed my plans. Why I chose to spend this day with her.Maybe… deep down… I wanted to.Maybe I wanted to see how she looks when she’s curious or excited, or smiling at something only she understands.Last night I was restless. I couldn’t work, couldn’t focus, couldn’t stay still. All I kept thinking was: Where did she go? Is she safe? Why did she walk away like that?And when I saw her again, something inside me eased. Like she carried an answer I didn’t know I was waiting for.I shouldn’t feel this way. I know that.But every time she comes close, something shifts. I try to deny it, ignore it, push it down, and

  • When All Of Me Chose You: She Forgot, He Remembered   86

    ALYONAThe first thing I felt was a dull throb behind my eyes. I pressed my face deeper into the pillow, hoping the pain would fade, but it only grew heavier. The sheet under my cheek felt softer than the one I was used to.I opened my eyes with a groan, and in the next breath, a cold realization hit me. This wasn’t my room. The walls were different, the air felt different—everything was wrong and familiar at the same time. Then it clicked.This was Alexander’s room. My pulse stumbled. I pushed myself upright slowly, blinking as small pieces of last night flickered in my mind—me leaning against him, my tired words slipping out too easily. Nothing came in order. I couldn’t catch anything clear enough to trust, and that terrified me.Before I could gather my thoughts, the bathroom door opened. I looked over without thinking, then nearly forgot how to breathe. Alexander stepped out, towel in hand, as he shook water from his hair. Another towel sat low on his waist, his chest bare. My eye

  • When All Of Me Chose You: She Forgot, He Remembered   85

    Something in me snapped — maybe the wine, maybe the whole night, maybe just him. I narrowed my eyes at him, my head tipping a little to the side. “You can’t be serious.” He didn’t blink. “How is it fair,” I said, stepping closer, “That you can take your girlfriend out for dinner—” I jabbed a finger toward him but missed by an inch and had to re-aim, “But I’m not allowed to go out with another man?”His jaw flexed, but he chose to stay silent.It made me even more annoyed. My nose scrunched, my forehead wrinkling in the most unflattering way, but I didn’t care. “Why do you act like you’re my boyfriend?” I demanded, poking his chest this time and actually hitting the target. “You had a problem with Damien. You had a problem with Mason. Now you have a problem with Matthieu.”He looked down at my finger like it personally offended him. I crossed my arms, swaying a tiny bit but keeping my chin high. “Well?” I said. “Anything? No? Great.”He didn’t answer. He didn’t even try. And that… that

  • When All Of Me Chose You: She Forgot, He Remembered   84

    I turned sharply. Alexander. Standing there, hands in his pockets, that same unreadable expression on his face.“Mr. Hunt,” I said, smoothing my voice. Then I gestured to Matthieu. “This is Matthieu Laurent. He’s been a great help with the show.”Matthieu extended his hand with a charming smile. “Bonjour, nice to meet you, Mr. Hunt. I never got the chance before.”“Hello,” Alexander said simply, shaking Matthieu’s hand. His expression stayed calm, unreadable, but then he looked at me. “Heading somewhere?”I smiled lightly. “Yeah… I’ve finished everything here, so Matthieu and I were just heading out for dinner.”Alexander’s eyes narrowed fractionally. “Dinner?”I nodded, a little surprised at his tone. He looked away for a moment, then back at me. “The work isn’t finished yet.”I blinked. “It’s fine, someone else is handling it. I already checked everything.”“You need to be there,” he said firmly. I opened my mouth to argue, but the firmness in his tone made me hesitate. There was no

  • When All Of Me Chose You: She Forgot, He Remembered   83

    ALYONAAfter resting for a bit, I headed to the event place. The moment I walked backstage, everything hit me at once—the noise, the movement, the energy. People rushing around, models stretching their long legs, assistants carrying steaming irons and garment bags, designers arguing quietly about last-minute changes. It felt messy, but in a way that made sense.Rows of dresses hung everywhere, shimmering even under the harsh white lights. Someone brushed past me, holding a pair of heels that probably cost more than my monthly rent. Another girl hurried by holding three clipboards at once. Backstage was basically a storm, and I was supposed to be one of the people keeping it from exploding.My job wasn’t glamorous:Keep track of which model needed what, make sure every dress was in order, double-check accessories, and be ready when something—inevitably—went wrong.A broken zip, a missing earring, a dress suddenly fitting too tight… anything could fall apart at any second.New York back

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    ALYONAThe moment we stepped out of the airport, the crisp Parisian air wrapped around me like a dream. A sleek black limousine waited near the exit, its body gleaming under the soft afternoon sun. I blinked twice, almost certain it had pulled up for someone else.“Is this… for us?” I whispered to Esrael.He chuckled, patting my shoulder. “Welcome to Enamore’s version of travel.”My jaw nearly dropped as the chauffeur in a sharp suit opened the door for us. The interior shimmered with soft gold lights, buttery leather seats, and a faint scent of roses mixed with espresso. Even the air inside smelled expensive—like a life I had never belonged to but was suddenly sitting inside.Alexander and Darcy settled across from us, while Esrael slid in beside me. The door shut, sealing us in quiet luxury. Outside, Paris unfolded like a painting—golden rooftops glowing in the afternoon light, narrow cobblestone streets lined with flowered balconies, cafés buzzing with soft chatter. Every corner se

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    ALYONAWe breathed out together, but the relief was short-lived. Now came the part none of us were ready for. I turned and shot Olivia and Ivy a deadly glare. One lie will lead to a thousand more. My mom’s voice echoed in my head like a warning bell. And here I was—living proof of that wisdom. Shaw

  • When All Of Me Chose You: She Forgot, He Remembered   5

    ALYONAExcited and nervous, the three of us climbed into the taxi. I could feel the rush of thoughts swirling in my head, my stomach fluttering with anticipation. Olivia, Ivy, and I had waited for so long, and now that it was finally here, none of us could sit still. We kept stealing glances at eac

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    ALYONAWe headed downtown, bundled in our jackets, with a strange sense of purpose in our steps. Olivia walked a few steps ahead, already on the phone. The way she spoke—with so much confidence, switching between laughter and serious tone—it felt like she was talking to someone important. Maybe a s

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