That night, the atmosphere at the bar in the campus area felt lively. The music played softly, not too loud, just enough to make people lean closer when talking. Dim lights reflected off the glasses of drinks. Shelyn sat on one of the long sofas with Elang, Bianca, and several of their campus friends.“El, you finally came back to Bali,” one of Shelyn’s friends joked while laughing. “We heard you were busy in New York.”Elang grinned. “If it weren’t for the birthday, I’d still be there.”Bianca nudged Elang’s arm. “Don’t be arrogant. You missed this place too, didn’t you?”Elang chuckled. “A little.”Shellyn smiled faintly, but her mind was not fully there. She stirred her drink slowly, her eyes occasionally sweeping across the room.“Shel, you’ve been quiet this whole time,” Bianca said, noticing. “What’s wrong with you?”“It’s nothing,” Shelyn replied quickly. “Just tired.”“Tired of thinking about that little prince again?” Elang teased with a laugh.Shellyn snorted. “You’re annoyi
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