Chapter 3: Between shadows and lights

Saydou: loose his hand, immediately.

Ethan, inadvertently, let go of Yūri and took a few steps back, surprised. He then says to himself: (but who is this type?)

Yūri, surprised by the presence of Saydou, remained speechless before him. Saydou turned to her and asked her with kindness: everything is fine, Yūri?

Yūri replied in a peaceful voice: yes, I'm fine.

Saydou, relieved, added: it reassures me.

Yūri took the opportunity to ask him the question: what are you doing here, Saydou?

Saydou replied: "I was a little worried, you were not yourself throughout the day. So, I decided to follow you, and it seems that I was right to do it. »»

Ethan, in a momentum of anger, cried: "So, that was so! »»

Saydou: ...

Ethan: If you refuse to come back with me, it's because you found someone else. You are just an easy girl who changes partner. You only live depending on the men you meet.

Yūri, very angry, exclaimed: Shut up, Ethan, I don't want to hear you anymore!

Ethan: Huh ...

Yūri: I am not your property and I will never be. Leave me alone and let me live my life.

Ethan: You dream, you are mine and no one will take you. I leave you this time, but next time, I will wait for your answer.

Then, he went, obviously very angry. Saydou, who had attended the whole scene, had trouble believing it. Yūri, on the other hand, no longer knew what to think, and the return of Ethan complicated things very much for her.

Seeing the concern about Yūri's face, Saydou proposed to him: "Come, I am accompanying you at home. »»

Yūri replied: "Huh ...? »»

Saydou continued: "It would be reckless that you come back alone. I will accompany you. »»

Yūri felt more peaceful by going with Saydou, without knowing that she was observed by someone in the shadows throughout this time.

Once arrived at Yūri, Saydou stopped at the entrance to his door and said to him: "You are finally at home, you will be able to rest. »»

Yūri, a little disoriented, replied: "Thank you, Saydou. »»

Saydou replied with a smile: "I beg you, it's nothing. I couldn't leave you alone. Now that you are safe, I feel more serene. »»

Saydou was about to leave when he heard Yūri call him: "Wait ..."

Saydou stopped, turned around and looked at Yūri. However, she couldn't find the words to express themselves. Noticing that, Saydou said gently to him: "You don't have to explain anything to me. »»

Yūri surprised: "Oh!? »»

Saydou replied: "If you find it too difficult for you, you don't have to talk about it. But know that when you are ready to do it, I will be there to listen to you. »»

It was with these last words that they took leave of each other. Saydou walked away while Yūri returned to his house, his heart heavy and his concern. She couldn't help but rethink recent events, and that overwhelmed her deeply.

For his part, Saydou had started to grasp the complexity of the situation. However, not being aware of Yūri's past, it was difficult for him to fully understand what she felt. One thing was certain for him: Yūri suffered a lot.

The next morning, at work, Yūri had regained his calm and did not want Ethan's return to disturb his life. However, she could not help thinking about the precious help that Saydou had brought her in the previous night against Ethan.

Arriving at the office, she crossed the door and Sofía, radiant with joy, exclaimed: "Yūri, you are finally there! I'm so happy to see you! »»

Surprised by such a welcome, Yūri did not really understand, but Sofía added with a smile: "If I meet this boy, I will give him a good lesson. »»

Yūri, visibly perplexed, exclaimed: "I don't understand, Sofía, what are you talking about?" »»

Sofía replied: "I am referring to your ex-girlfriend, who returned to cause you concerns. »»

Surprise, Yūri asked: "How do you know it?" »»

Sofía replied: "Well ..."

Célina approached and added: "It was Rosalía who informed us last night. »»

Yūri murmured: "Rosalía ..."

Célina continued: we were all a little worried yesterday, so Rosalía, on her way, decided to make a detour to you and she found you with a boy a few meters from your home.

Yūri: Oh! Is that why you asked me to come a little earlier today?

Camilla replied: Yūri, we are your friends, and if you have a problem, we are all there to help you.

Yūri was moved by their attentions, tears in his eyes. A few minutes later, they were all seated together in their work room, and Yūri decided to entrust them with everything she had on her heart.

Yūri: Rosalía, the boy you saw the other evening was indeed my ex boyfriend. His name is Ethan.

_ I met Ethan at the university, at that time, he was really charming, funny and very popular. I appreciated spending time with him. Over time, we started to go out together. At first, he really took care of me and I was a little his princess, as he used to call me.

_ Then, one day, everything changed. Ethan has become more and more difficult to bear; He couldn't stand to see me chatting with other boys. For him, I was his property, no more, no less.

_ I was only a trophy he had conquered. With his many conquests, he became a real playboy, coming out with all the girls who could fall into his arms.

I couldn't do it anymore, I was really tired, and I decided to break up with him to start my life elsewhere. This is the reason why I am here.

Hearing this, Célina exclaimed: it's incredible! How could you live in a relationship like this?

Camilla in turn intervened: but if you have already ended the relationship, why is it back?

Yūri replied: He told me that he wanted to come back with me and that he wanted to build a life together again.

Sofía, visibly angry, replied: it is incredible, he returns after all the harm he did to you.

Yūri: I understand your reaction, I couldn't believe it either when he came back.

Rosalía: This is why Saydou defended your defense last night.

Yūri: Oh!?

Célina: Saydou? What is his role in this story?

Rosalía: There is one aspect that I have not yet told you, it was when Saydou came to defend Yūri.

Rosalía explained the scene to them in detail, then Célina said: Ah, I understand now, that was so.

Sofía launched him then: do you realize the luck that you have?

Yūri:!?

Sofía: Saydou really worries about you, in the point of facing a boy whom he does not even know. He is a real gentleman.

Yūri: Yes, I am well aware, it's just that ...

Célina understood what Yūri felt and added: You are afraid, right?

Yūri: That's right.

Camilla: What are you afraid of, Yūri?

Yūri: I'm afraid to relive what I experienced with Ethan. Saydou is a charming, attentive and honest boy ...

When she started talking about Saydou, her face enlightened, and a smile appeared on her lips. She continued: he is really a great guy, he has everything to please a girl, and he is also very attentive to the people around her.

All these praise in Saydou surprised the girls, who exclaimed in chorus: you are in love with him !!

Yūri, surprised by their reactions, exclaims: "Oh, but no ... We are only very good friends, nothing more. »»

Camilla then intervenes: "Come on, we can clearly see that you have a small weakness for Saysou. »»

Célina adds: "You have a different tone when you talk about him, and look, you can't help but smile just thinking about him. »»

Yūri had trouble believing it, but it was very real: she had fallen in love with Saydou for some time now. Rosalía took his hand gently and murmured him: "Do not worry about Ethan anymore," thinks rather of the bright future that awaits you alongside Saydou. »»

Yūri, somewhat surprised, exclaimed: "Do you really think so?" »»

They kindly nodded, and Rosalía continued: this boy did not deserve you, which is why your relationship did not work. You are a treasure that he could not keep. Now it is time for you to make your choice and to consider with whom you want to build a promising future.

Yūri, listening to Rosalía's advice, replied with a smile: I see my future with Saydou, I am sure ... It's Saydou that I want and no one else.

The girls, delighted to hear it, all displayed a bright smile on their faces. Sofía then said to him: "So don't hesitate and seize your luck. »»

Yūri felt soothed; She had found great friends who understood her and supported her in her trials, which brought her a lot of happiness. Then, the office door opened, and Saydou was the first to enter the room.

Surprise, Yūri remained frozen looking at him, and he said, "Hello, how are you girls? »»

Célina replied with a smile: Hello Saydou, yes, everything is fine.

Saydou: You are really morning today.

Camilla: We had some small work to finish; Now that it's done, we can devote ourselves to something else.

Then the other boys arrived. Upon entering the room, Alex, still as happy and full of energy, greeted: Hi guys, how are you?

Life has resumed its course, with habits in the office, jokes and joys of living. Yūri was no longer anxious; She felt lighter, as if a huge weight had gone.

Being surrounded by these friends and finding the boy who gave him a smile represented for her a real treasure.

A few moments later, their chief entered the room. Surprised to see him, they remained frozen with surprise. Then, he addressed them saying: I beg you to apologize for this disturbance, I am here to announce excellent news.

They interrupted what they were doing and began to listen to it carefully.

The chef continued: following your many photos and your expeditions in different regions, we received a proposal from the Abyss Research Institute.

Célina then asked: Are you talking about the research center specializing in the study of aquatic creatures, ranging from bioluminescence to the species of the still unknown abyss?

Chef: That's quite that, Célina. They enjoyed our work so recently that they decided to collaborate with us.

They need the best possible photographers to help their young researchers collect information on the next creature that you will have the opportunity to photograph.

Stéphane: A young researcher, really? We are just there to help him in his research with our photos, right?

Chef: Yes, that's it. In fact, it is already among us right now. You can enter.

The young researcher then entered the room. To everyone's surprise, this young man was not a stranger for our friends. With a radiant smile, he raised his hand friendly and said: Hi guys, I am delighted to see you again.

Astonished by his presence, they all exclaimed together: Jayden !!!

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