King's Son (Season 1&2)
episode 27 Heartbreak Before Falling in Love

It was already afternoon when the Yuas came. I greeted them and explained the chronology of the incident. I also apologize to his family for causing Yua to be like this.

I thought that Yua's family would be mad at me just like Via. That's why, I'm prepared to accept all the consequences that the Yua family has given me. But my guess turned out to be wrong, the Yua family was not angry at all. She smiled proudly at what her daughter was doing. They also hope that someday Yua will become a doctor who can save the lives of many people.

“We are proud of you Dear, you are so great.” said mother Yua while gently stroking her daughter's hair with a proud smile.

I was touched to see it. Yua was really lucky to have such a big-hearted family like them. If my mother were still around, maybe I would feel the same way that Yua felt now. Regarding that, I suddenly remembered what Refald said as we argued in the waiting room.

Those words of Refald, were clearly on my mind. My attitude that always blames myself unconsciously, I have hurt the feelings of many people. I was so drowning with my grief that I left my father and brother without thinking about how they felt back then. They may be much sadder to lose my mother, and also to lose me.

Why am I just sober now? It turned out that all I had been doing was aggravating their grief. What are they doing now?Are they thinking of me too? I miss them both so much. I want to feel like I'm back to how I used to be. Start a new life, with happiness. Gathering with my family again.

Now I'm sorry, but I can't turn back time either. Had I been able to turn back my time, I would not have run away from this fate and sorrow.

I decided to go home to Yua and her family as I promised. Arriving at the door of the hospital, I realized that I had brought nothing. My bag and cell phone are in Refald's car.

“Good, now how can I go home. My wallet was also in the bag that Refald was carrying. I'm really stupid.”

Suddenly a silver volvo stopped right in front of me, and I knew who was behind the wheel, it was nothing but certain, Refald. He did not turn off the engine, nor did he get out of his car. He just kept quiet and looked straight ahead. I understand what it means considering we just had a fight. But I had no choice but to open the door and sit next to him. Then we sped away quickly as soon as I got in.

During the trip, we just kept quiet without looking at each other. Actually, everything Refald told me was true. It's just that, right now I don't want to admit it first. I myself also want to break this relationship that we have just established even though we actually have not expressed our feelings. I intend to return to Japan after the CARAKA event is over. But before that, I also want to confirm the condition of Refald's hand first.

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The next day I went to school with my friends. It was the first time I could leave with them to school after a few weeks we didn't walk together. I should have been happy to be back in my previous habit, going out together and also going home together, telling stories and joking like always. I don't know why I don't feel that way anymore. I don't know what happened to me.

Could it be because I'm used to Refald?

“I'm so surprised you came to pick me up this morning. I did not expect after so long, we can finally leave together again.” Nura started the conversation.

“Why don't you leave with Refald?” ask Mia.

“Have you guys broken up?” Nura. I just kept quiet for a moment staring at them.

“We never dated, Nura? How can break up?”

“Then? Aren't you supposed to leave him? You should stay with him, right?”

“There's a friend of his, Eric. You certainly still remember the guy who came with me to your house.”

“Of course. I'll never forget that handsome guy ...”

“Eric? Who is he?” ask Mia curious.

Right, Mia has never met Eric. “He's his friend Refald. In the meantime, he's the one who replaced me with Refald.”

“Oh!” Mia mangosteen. “How is Yua's current condition? I heard he was exposed to snake venom?”

“He is fine. He can come home tomorrow!”

“How about after school, we look at him. We're going home together again, right?

“Sure!” I nodded in agreement.

Unknowingly, I remembered Refald. It seems he's still mad at me. Last night he took me out to eat before driving me home, but he himself would not eat even if I offered to bribe him. He also doesn't say anything. He just looked at me without expression. It's strange, it's different than usual. Like something he was hiding from me.

I asked him to take me to my mother's house, because I was lazy to go home to my grandmother. So, I called my grandmother to let her know that I'm staying at my mother's house tonight. Without asking anything, my grandmother allowed me. It seemed, grandma gave me complete freedom, and she also strongly believed that I could take care of myself. Evidently from seven years I can live well here even if only alone.

Arriving at home, Refald also kept quiet, saying that tomorrow we do not need to leave together because there is Eric who will take him and pick him up. Hearing that, I should be happy. Those are the words I have been waiting for. But deep down in my heart, I was very disappointed. That means, from now on, we can't be together anymore like before.

“Alright then, I can leave with my friends tomorrow.” I lowered my face to hide my feelings while saying that.

If Refald really liked me, he would have said it. But, so far, he hasn't said anything. That means, he still loves the person he's been looking for. It's possible that his feelings for me, are just a momentary feeling that must end as soon as possible.

Refald nodded slowly and went straight home. Again, he said nothing. I could only watch him leave me. I don't know why it hurts my heart to see Refald leave like that.

Is there something wrong with me? Is that how angry he is with me? Why did his attitude instantly change one hundred and eighty degrees after our brief quarrel.

I'm starting to not understand Refald anymore. But maybe this is the best way for us right now. Because from the beginning, we couldn't stay together. The gap between us made us unable to cross each other. He already has someone he loves, and I already have a fiancee. The bitter truth is. Sooner or later, we have to separate.

That's why I wasn't excited again this morning, even though I can now return to my usual life, I'm still not so happy.

What is this feeling called heartbreak before falling in love?

“You why, Fey?” mia asked as we arrived in front of the school gate. “Why did you just shut up from earlier?”

I hid my feelings at this moment and tried to smile. “It's okay Mia, I was just thinking about the condition of Yua!” I'm trying to lie.

“You said he was fine."

“If the doctor has said so, it means that Yua is fine. So, don't worry. Anyway, we'll see him together later."

I nodded with a smile. We went to class because the school bell rang.

It's so weird for me that there's no Yua beside me. During the lesson hours, I was completely unable to concentrate with the materials given. My mind drifted somewhere. Some friends asked me to talk, but I still couldn't listen.

Via didn't talk to me again today, maybe he's still mad at me, and I don't really care. Bodo very much he wants to be angry or not. Because I'm not so close to him either.

Now that it's a break, today I have no intention of going to the cafeteria. But Mia and Nura picked me up in class and forced me to go to the cafeteria with them.

Today I haven't seen Refald before, wanting to meet him in his class, but I'm giving my intention because I don't want to have any problems with his classmates. I don't want what happened yesterday repeated.

“Why are they all staring at us constantly? Do I look prettier than usual today?” ask Nura who started narcissistic.

“Narcissistic basis!” answer Mia.

I look at the people around me. Nura was right, they were whispering while looking towards us. My feeling is not good.

“We better not ignore them. We'll just get out of here!” I stood up and took my friends away.

“What happened? Why are they whispering like that?” ask Mia.

“I don't know, obviously, their target is me,”.

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I just realized that today, Refald didn't go to school. I just don't think I saw him from before.

What the hell happened to him? Is he sick? why didn't he tell me he didn't go to school?

I'm worried about Refald. He hasn't contacted me since yesterday. I was afraid something would happen to her. Maybe I should call her as soon as I get home.

The bell for school has rung. When I left the classroom, Nura and Mia immediately took me to the hospital to visit Yua.

“You look like a person who is not sick?” asked Nura to Yua who was sitting leaning back by eating all the food in front of her.

“I am not sick. I just got hit by a snake. Who said I was sick?”

Nura pointed at me with her index finger, and I just smiled.

“A lot of food you eat? You're like a starving man because you haven't eaten in a week.”Nura began to envy the amount of food available in Yua's room.

“Shut up! Are you here just to warn me? You don't know how it feels to get hit by a snake. I'm in recovery time. So I have to eat a lot!”cetus Yua's.

“Do not listen to Nura, Yua!” mia said sootheingly. “He is just jealous of you, you just sleep here and come equipped with a variety of foods that you can enjoy yourself at will. Who wouldn't want to get sick like this?”

“You are right,” said Yua still while chewing her food. “You want?” Yua offers her last slice of her favorite pizza. Of course Nura was without hesitation willing to take it. But not yet had the hand reach out to the pizza, Yua immediately put the pizza into her own mouth and immediately chewed it greedily. “Buy by yourself there!”

Nura scowled and pouted heavily. Me and Mia laughed at her expression.

“I still understand because you just recovered. If not, I'll blow your head off if you do it again to me!” said Nura, and Yua still mocked him.

“How are you doing?” I asked Yua.

“I'm fine. Tomorrow I can go home and do my usual activities. There's no problem. Then ... What about your activities this week? Will it still be held as originally planned?”

I'm nodding. “Our event is still held, because the forest officers have made sure that the area is safe. They also made sure that the snake would not come bothering us again. Even though I don't understand how they do it. But they dare to guarantee it. They told the principal and our supervisor so that the event could still be done as planned. On condition, we must keep abiding by the existing regulations to keep us safe.”

“Alright, I'll help you later.”

“What?” mia and Nura shouted at the same time.

“Are you crazy? How about you get hurt?” Ask Mia.

“You are sure you are okay if you want to join this activity with us?” Nura was worried too.

“I will just sit by my hands and watch over you, just in case anyone gets sick or hurt. I don't have to do the things you do, do I? So I'm definitely fine!”

“But ...”

“You take it easy, Fey. I'm not the only one participating in your show. Epank and a few other PMR members will also participate."

“What?” I was surprised to hear Yua say. "Pank?"

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