The Insident That Changed Everything

"Why is that? It's not like you guys...!"
"No, he went back to his old ex-girlfriend."
"What ...?" Bryan shouted, starting to get emotional.
"Listen, don't be angry yet. Mark was one of Jack's victims. He stole Mark's girlfriend when their love was growing. Jack's family tricked Angelica's family with their debts. That's when Jack took advantage of the situation and snatched Angelica from Mark's side. "
"But why are you the victim again?"
"It's okay, from the start we were just ordinary friends." I said, actually I was very sad. I was just able to fall in love again but it immediately hurt like this.
"Why ...?"
"Why what?"
"Why must you give in. Why must you make the sacrifice...?" Bryan shouted. I immediately hugged him, my tears flowing. I'm so sad, like there's a big hole in my heart right now.
"Bryan... I'm lonely, I've always been lonely. Since you weren't here I feel very empty. Please come home...!" I shouted while crying in his arms.
"Be patient, okay? I'll definitely come home, I promise...!"
Bryan suddenly groaned in pain when I touched his back. I was shocked, something must have happened to him.
"What's wrong with you? Your back hurts?"
"N... no, just a little sore after training earlier," he answered pretendingly.
"Liar... something must have happened here, right? You were beaten, huh?"
"No, who would dare beat me anyway? I'm strong!" he said showing off.
I was speechless but I knew Bryan was hiding something from me. I kept looking at him, for some reason I felt that something sad would happen to both of us.

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Today a special Training Camp event was held for art faculty students. And I became one of its members. Actually, I wasn't interested, but this activity was mandatory and I couldn't refuse. We went to the forest by boarding a special bus, and for these 3 days we will take part in training.
Upon arrival at their destination, all the students who participated cheered with joy because they saw the extraordinary view. Dense trees, various birds and deep ravines.
"Anka...!" called Clara while smiling.
"What is it?"
"I'm so happy, I didn't expect there to be a place as beautiful as this. But this forest isn't far from Bryan's dorm, right?"
"Yeah, why? Do you want to meet him?"
"Yes, but Bryan shouldn't have finished his education. He should be able to serve in the police, right?"
"But he still has to be supervised by more senior police."
"Anka, I think I can't wait to meet him. Can't believe it's been almost 4 years since Bryan left. Soon he'll definitely come home and hang out with us. Right, Anka?"
I was silent, my thoughts drifted far away. I'm afraid if I have to separate from him again, 4 years is not a short time to go through all this.
"Anka... Anka... what are you doing? Daydreaming, huh?"
"Ah... ma... sorry Clara, I suddenly wanted to paint."
"Oh...! How about you paint me, standing under that maple tree?"
"Okay, I'll get the equipment first."
As I was walking, suddenly I heard the sound of a gun in the air. Everyone was shocked to hear that. The students ran for cover, I also hid, but suddenly I saw several armed police running in the middle of the forest. They were chasing a man in black. And I saw Bryan as one of the police chasing him.
"Anka... come on...!" shouted Clara.
"Ah... that... wait...!" I said as I ran away from the crowd of students running around.
"Anka... where are you going?" shouted Mark.
"Anka... don't go there, it's dangerous...!" Clara shouted, trying to stop me.
I continued running regardless of those who tried to stop me. Right now my feeling is very bad. Like something was going to happen that would change my life forever.
"Bryan... where are you...?" I shouted as I continued running through the dense forest.
I didn't see anyone around me, only trees and birds flying around. Suddenly a feeling of fear attacked me, a snake crawled towards me.
"Ah...!" I shouted in fear. I tried to keep my mouth shut, afraid someone would hear. But suddenly someone grabbed me and covered my mouth with his hand.
"Let go...!" I shouted, struggling.
"Shut up... or I'll kill you."
Yes, I remember this guy. He was the man who was being chased by the police earlier. The bank robber.
"Let him go...!" shouted someone in the distance. I tried to turn my head and look for the source of the sound.
"Bryan?" I said to myself.
"Let go of that woman!" said Bryan as he approached with a rifle in his hand.
"Don't come any closer, or I'll kill this woman!"
"He has nothing to do, let him go...!" Bryan shouted. I was surprised, behind it there was a ravine. If he kept going he could fall.
"I will let this woman go, but not now. Come on...!" said the criminal while pulling me hard. Bryan was alert, he shot the man's leg without hitting me.
"Anka... run quickly...!" Bryan shouted.
I ran as fast as I could to avoid this conflict. But the man didn't give up, he tried to shoot me. I was scared and could only close my eyes.
"Doors...!" terrible gunshot sound. I opened my eyes slowly. I couldn't believe it, Bryan was standing in front of me.
"A...anka...!" he said quietly while trying to reach me with his hands. Suddenly his body fell and fell into a ravine.
"Bryan...!" I shouted trying to grab his hand.
"Anka...!" he said.
"Bryan... hang on, I'll help you!" I said while crying hysterically.
"Le... let go of your ta... hands, Anka!"
"No... I don't want to. Hold on, I'll pull you up!"
"Let me Anka, run... save yourself!"
Suddenly someone touched my shoulder. I looked back. I couldn't believe the man was standing behind me. With a grin like a wolf he pushed my body into the abyss.
"Hahaha... you're dead...!" he shouted. I felt excruciating pain, when my head seemed to hit something. Slowly my body felt light until I didn't feel the pain anymore, and my consciousness began to disappear.

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