Semua Bab In the Name of Ambition: Bab 101 - Bab 110

AaronI drove Rebecca to the art school, even though I knew her apartment was just a few minutes away. I insisted, and in the end, she accepted, smiling at my determination. The truth was, I wanted to enjoy every possible moment by her side.When we parked, Rebecca turned to me, holding her bag on her lap.“You didn’t have to bring me, Aaron.” Her voice was soft, but there was a glimmer of gratitude in her eyes.“I wanted to.” I replied with a smile. “And I want to do it whenever I can.”She hesitated for a moment, then smiled and leaned in to kiss me lightly.“Thank you,” she said before getting out of the car.

KimberlyEverything around me seemed to spin. I could hear voices, but they were distant, muffled as if I were underwater. Pain throbbed in my knee, and my head felt like it was about to explode. I couldn’t understand how everything had happened so fast. The car, the impact, and... Axel. Axel was beside me, his deep voice an anchor trying to pull me back to reality. "Kimberly! Can you hear me? Talk to me!" I opened my eyes slowly and saw his face above mine, his black eyes wide with worry. It was surreal. What was he doing here? And why did he seem so desperate?

AxelToday's training was a waste of time. From the first warm-up, I knew I wouldn’t be able to perform. My thoughts were elsewhere—or rather, on someone else. Every missed kick, every play I let slip by only added to my frustration. The coach even asked what was going on, but there was no way to explain. Not there, in front of everyone. So I just shook my head, muttered some excuse, and got back on the field.When we were finally dismissed, I didn’t waste a second. In the locker room, I took a quick shower, barely paying attention to the guys talking around me. It wasn’t like other days when I tried to fit in, make conversation, and laugh at their jokes. Today, I just wanted to get away from it all.As soon as I got into the car, I didn’t wait for Fred to start the engine.

AaronBeing with Rebecca brought me a kind of happiness I had never imagined possible. Every moment with her felt both simple and extraordinary. It wasn’t just about the words we shared or the gestures of affection—it was about the peace she brought.My routine had changed completely, and I loved it. Our mornings began together, sharing a simple breakfast that felt like a feast just because of her presence. Then, I would take her to the art school before dedicating the rest of my day to Baumann. And even there, where problems usually overwhelmed me, nothing seemed capable of affecting me.When I returned to the apartment, her smile as she opened the door made me forget any frustration. I felt light, as if nothing else mattered beyond that moment. It was so different from everything I had experienced before, especially with Pa

PaollaI was pacing across the living room of Eric’s apartment, my heels echoing against the hardwood floor while he remained seated on the couch, watching me with an annoyed expression.“You failed, Eric!” I snapped, turning to face him. “If you had done a decent job, that girl would’ve already walked away from Aaron.”He sighed, running a hand through his hair in an exaggerated gesture of exasperation. “Paolla, you can’t put all the blame on me.” His voice was laced with sarcasm. “Maybe if you had done something to keep Aaron around, he wouldn’t have run straight into her arms.”My anger boiled like a pot about to spill over.