Your Promise
finding....
The night was swallowed by darkness.
Thunder roared across the sky, shaking the heavens as jagged streaks of lightning tore through the clouds. A fierce wind howled through the wilderness, rattling every tree in its path
Deep within the heart of the forest stood a massive mansion, its towering silhouette looming like a forgotten relic beneath the stormy sky.
Inside, silence reigned.
The old windows trembled and rattled under the relentless assault of the wind, their eerie creaks echoing through the dim corridors.
Most of the residents had long since fallen asleep.
Yet, amidst the darkness, a faint golden glow flickered from a single room.
The tiny light struggled against the shadows, illuminating only a small corner of the vast mansion.
There, gathered around the dim source of light, sat a handful of figures.
No one spoke.
The storm raged outside, thunder growling in the distance, while the mysterious group remained seated in silence, their faces half-hidden by the dancing shadows.
Name. Ruxin.....
Hobbies. Unknown
Age. Unknown
Height.. Unknown
The room fell into a heavy silence.
Ruxin
"We have to find her, Nicholas.
Then she finally broke the silence.
Her voice was calm, yet it carried a weight that made everyone in the room look up.
She slowly lifted her gaze, determination burning in her eyes.
Ruxin
"We don't have any other choice."
Ruxin
Don't care where she is... or what condition she's in. Whether she's hiding, lost, or standing on the other side of the world...
Her fingers clenched tightly.
Ruxin
I want to know everything. Every step she takes. Every place she goes. I want updates on her every single moment.
For a second, her voice faltered.
Not from weakness...
But from regret.
Ruxin
"Only after losing her did I realize the truth."
She lowered her head, a bitter smile tugging at her lips.
Ruxin
Without her... we're nothing
The words hung heavily in the air.
The storm outside seemed to grow louder, as if even the heavens had heard her confession.
Slowly, she turned toward Nicholas.
Her eyes were unwavering.
Ruxin
You understand what I'm trying to say, don't you?
Nicholas let out a slow breath and lowered his gaze.
Nicoles
Ma'am... finding her won't be easy.
Nicoles
this country is enormous we don't even know where to begin
Nicoles
the truth is... none of us have even seen her properly
he glanced at the other gathered around the table
Nicoles
I don't know what she really look like she worked under your command yet even you never had the chance to see her clearly
Nicoles
she appeared when she wanted to appear.. and disappeared whenever She pleased.
Nicoles
no record no photographs no reliable information
Nikola slowly clenched his fist
Nicoles
finding a person like that could take months... maybe even year
his gays meet her
for the first time uncertainly could be seen in his eyes
Nicoles
and that is exactly the problem ma'am
The atmosphere in the room instantly turned cold.
Her sharp voice cut through the silence like a blade.
Ruxin
I don't want excuses, Nicholas.
The words were calm.
Too calm.
Slowly, she rose from her seat, her eyes fixed on him with unwavering authority.
Ruxin
"I don't care how difficult it is."
Ruxin
(She took a step forward.)
"I don't care how many resources it takes."
Ruxin
(Another step)
"And I certainly don't care how impossible you think it sounds."
Ruxin
Find her.
"The sooner, the better."
Then she spoke again, her voice lower but far more dangerous.
Ruxin
Every second we waste is another second she's beyond our reach.
Ruxin
So stop telling me why it can't be done...
No one dared to speak.
No one dared to move.
Because everyone in that room understood one thing—
This was no longer a request.
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mind .....louder
Noelle lowered her gaze for a moment before speaking softly.
noelle
Miss... please, just a little more time. I swear I'll clear the fees as soon as I can. I just need a chance.
Noelle
age 20
Height. 150
Hobbies. Unknown
Like. Unknown
Dislike. Unknown
Family. Ophrage
trisha
Noelle, I'm your teacher, and within my limits, this is all I can do for you.
She sighed softly before continuing
trisha
Noelle, you're a scholarship student at this college. The scholarship only covers part of your educational expenses—it doesn't cover this particular fee.
The teacher folded her arms and looked at her seriously.
trisha
That means this fee must be paid by you. And don't forget, the last date for form submission is only one week away
Her voice softened, but the urgency remained
trisha
You have just one week, Noelle. Somehow, you'll need to arrange the money before the deadline arrives
Noelle lowered her head, her fingers tightening nervously around the edge of her bag
noelle
"I'll do my best, ma'am. I promise I'll arrange the money as soon as possible
Her voice trembled slightly as she looked up with pleading eyes.
noelle
Please don't worry. Just give me a little more time... not two days, but four. Please, ma'am. I'm begging you. I'll make sure everything is settled before then
Slowly, Noelle rose from her chair. Gathering her courage, she turned and walked toward the door.
Turning back over her shoulder, a faint smile appeared on her face.
Noelle made her way toward her classroom, her footsteps echoing softly through the corridor
Around her, the hallway was alive with activity. Students streamed past in every direction—laughing, chatting, rushing to their next classes, and exchanging stories with their friends.
She entered in her classroom, ......
As Noelle made her way to her seat, her eyes were drawn to a familiar scene unfolding in the classroom.
At the center of the crowd stood a boy surrounded by a circle of students. Boys and girls alike gathered around her, laughing, talking, and eagerly trying to get his attention.
Most of the students around there were his close friends. His popularity wasn't limited to the classroom alone—he was one of the most well-known faces in the entire school.
While conversations and laughter revolved
fukeri kantaro
No, not today. You guys should head home.
The boy ran a hand through his hair and let out a small sigh.
Fukeri kantaro
Age. 22
Height. 183
Hobbies. Reading, gaming, swimming
Favourite food. Italian
Dislike. People who lie or fake
fukeri kantaro
My dad has some important clients coming over tonight, so I can't invite you all to my place this time
Seeing the disappointment on his friends' faces, he chuckled softly
"Don't look so upset. You can come over another day when things aren't so busy.
Remer
"Ah, come on, Kentaro
One of his friends protested dramatically.
He threw an arm around Kentaro's shoulder and grinned.
Remer
Just leave us your card. We'll handle the party without you, and you can join us later once you're done dealing with those clients.
fukeri kantaro
(Smirk) "Why not? That's exactly what we'll do.
Without sparing anyone a glance, Noelle quietly walked past the lively crowd and made her way to her desk.
Sliding into her seat, she rested her chin on her hand and stared out the window, lost in thought.
noelle
is this guy blind... or just arrogant?
she throat har bows furrowing slightly
noelle
is he is so proud of his wealth and status that he can't see what right in front of him
noelle
can't he tell that most of these people are here because of his money?
noelle
Sooner or later he'll figure it out
she let out a quiet sigh and shook her head
noelle
then again why am I even thinking about him?
noelle
what's my supposed to do?
noelle
I only have one week left to pay my fee and I barely manage to ask fore extra days
self responsibility
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It's a Long time
As the clock struck 6:30 p.m., the entire campus slowly drifted into a lively whirlwind. Students began stuffing their books into their backpacks,
Eagerly preparing to head home after another long day. The once orderly corridors were soon filled with animated chatter, cheerful laughter, and the echo of hurried footsteps.
One after another, they stopped by their lockers, swapping their indoor shoes for their outdoor ones before slinging their bags over their shoulders
In no time, a steady stream of students poured through the grand entrance gate, their excited conversations fading into the evening as they disappeared beyond the school grounds
The peaceful school day had finally come to an end.
Meanwhile, at the school entrance...........
noelle
I've been waiting for you at the gate for ages
noelle
And stop rushing around like that... just come here, nice and easy.
xuin let out an awkward laugh, rubbing the back of his neck.
xuin
I'm sorry... I just ended up running late.
she handed her bag over to him with a casual smile.
noelle
Here, take my bag and head home. I'm leaving for work You know where my apartment is, right?
noelle
Just leave it there. I'll see you later
xuin looked at her with concern, him brows knitting together
xuin
You're leaving already? You haven't even eaten anything since this morning...
noelle
Don't worry about me. I really have to go now. I'll see you later, okay?
he let out a small sigh and looked at her with quiet determination.
xuin
How can I not worry about you? You're not alone anymore. I'm here with you, understand?
xuin
We promised we'd look after each other. Have you already forgotten? You're the one who said that.
she let out a helpless chuckle, a warm smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
xuin
If you need money... why don't I ask my dad for it?
she shook her head firmly, her expression turning serious
noelle
"No matter what happens, don't ever say anything that might make your father think you're only after his money
noelle
Do you understand? You've finally found a family, and I won't let you ruin that because of me. Just let things stay the way they are.
He looked at her with unwavering sincerity, his voice filled with emotion.
xuin
But you're my first family... and they understand that too. If I ask them for a little money, what's wrong with that?
xuin
Being adopted doesn't make me any less their son
xuin
They told me I'm part of their family now, and they're my parents.
xuin
A child should be able to rely on their parents when they need help, shouldn't they?
Sigh, her expression turning firm despite the warmth in her eyes.
noelle
No... your siblings won't understand
noelle
I'm already running late, so I have to go now.
noelle
Just do as I asked, and don't worry about me, okay?
noelle
You know me... I'm the strongest one."
He stood frozen at the school gate, silently watching her walk away. With every step she took, the distance between them grew until she became nothing more than a tiny silhouette disappearing into the crowd.
A faint, bittersweet smile crossed his lips as he whispered to himself
xuin
"You always say you're the strongest one... but I know that's not true
xuin
I know who you really are. Pretending to be strong, hiding all your pain behind a smile... that takes more courage than anyone could ever imagine.
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