Implied
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Heard someone running from behind the car. Suddenly, Robert immediately got out of his car and saw the back of the mysterious young man running farther and farther.
Realizing that he wouldn't catch up, Robert got back into his car.
"You're right, he was hiding in the back of the car. I didn't have time to catch him!"
"What should we do? He must have taken a picture of the two of us in the car and posted it on the internet." Soraya was feeling restless. She did not expect that the young man would actually wait for the right time to take their picture.
"Calm down! Nothing will happen, everything will be fine!"
"Why are you so sure?"
"Because I'm used to all this. Therefore, trust me!"
Robert asked Soraya to trust him, she didn't know if she could do it. Right now, she was so dependent on Robert as the only person who could help her survive this far. But she also understood that Robert's situation was not much different from her own, they were both suspect.
Soraya lowered her head lethargic, she forced herself to keep believing because that was all she could do for now. Beside him, Robert started to pull his car out of the parking lot and down the highway.
Along the way, Soraya just stayed and kept thinking about her fate after this. Her hunch was getting worse when the mysterious young man hid behind the car. Soraya was sure the young man heard their conversation and took some pictures.
"You're still thinking about that?" Asked Robert, the person who always kept his cool in all situations.
"Yeah, I can't stop thinking about it. Maybe tonight that person will post a new article and post pictures of the two of us. I was too rash, watch it!"
"It's not your fault. Something like this will happen sooner or later!"
"Earlier, did Hendrik come to see you? You asked him to meet you, didn't you?"
"Yes, he's coming!"
"What did you tell him?"
"Nothing important! I just gave him a little advice and I hope he will listen to my advice!" He said coldly. For some reason Soraya shuddered. There was an implied threat in his words.
Drrrnnnggg...drrrnnnggg...
Her cell phone rang, Soraya saw her mother's number on the screen. She was shocked, her heart felt like it was going to burst. She did not know if Kerry Smith's death was spread, she heard that her suicide was deliberately hidden to protect the reputation of the University.
Of course all the problems that occurred made the University feel very cornered. There were three cases of death in less than two months. First the case of the death of Jannet Bouttier who was found dead in her car, then the case of the alleged murderer who claimed the life of her friend, Diana Brown and the last one was the suicide of Kerry Smith. Either way, the University will surely be blamed for all the cases that occur.
Soraya was shaking, she wasn't sure to answer her mother's phone now. She wasn't ready to talk and explain everything that had happened to her. But, if she ignored her mother's call, it would only make matters much worse. It could be that her father and mother suddenly came and picked her up when the problems she was facing were not over.
"Why don't you pick up?" Asked Robert.
"What should I tell my mom? I really don't know. I'm afraid my mom will hear about Kerry Smith's suicide and the news will force me into it?"
"Just pick it up and what your mom says! Tell her you're fine here!"
"Yes, alright!" She said weak. Soraya lost so much energy.
She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before answering her mother's phone.
"Hello, Mom?"
"Soraya, how are you, my dear? Are you all right?" Asked the Mrs Chamberlain in a slightly hoarse voice. Soraya felt that her mother had just cried somehow.
"Mom, you crying?"
"No, honey! I'm not crying. How are you? Are you all right?"
"Yeah, I'm fine, Mom! How are you? Are you all right?"
"Yes, I'm fine. May I ask you a question?"
"What's that?"
"I heard that one of the students living in your university dorm committed suicide. Is that true, dear?"
"How did you know that?"
"There was a rumor going around this morning at school. One of my students has a sister who goes to the same university as you. She told me that the other day a student hanged herself in her dorm room. But someone said it wasn't true, so I confused and I thought it would be best if I asked you directly!" Hearing her mother's question, Soraya fell silent. Her heart was beating very fast and her chest felt very tight.
She didn't know how to explain it. If she tries to lie and say that the news is true, it is possible that one day the news will actually spread in the media and her family will know the truth. This will backfire on herself, she will lose the trust of her father and mother once and for all.
"That's right!" The answer is doubtful. She was very scared.
"Oh my God, how could that be? Did she suffer from depression so great that she decided to kill herself?"
"I think so! Her relationship with her family was not harmonious and her boyfriend suddenly disappeared for days, that's why she decided to end her life."
"Do you know her?"
"Yes, I know her quite well!"
"You must be very scared, your friend died like that. But I hope you are fine, I pray to God, He always protects you and keeps you from any harm. I'm so afraid something bad will happen to you!"
"I'm fine, Mom! I was really in shock, but I can handle it. Don't worry about me!"
"How could I not worry? You are my only daughter who I really care about. I thought about taking you home. Your Dad thought so too. The world outside is very insecure, let alone being away from your family. Me and your Dad want you to come home, you can study next year at the University closest to our house. But, Mark said that it will only burden you. He thinks that it's time for you to learn to take care and take care of yourself so that you are more independent and not dependent on your parents. But still, you are a girl, there is no way you are treated the same as your brother!"
"No, Mom! Mark is right, all this time I have always depended on you and Dad. Since childhood whenever I made a mistake, it was you who always tried to protect me. I don't want that to happen again, just like before, I don't want to let you continue. constantly solving problems. That's why, I beg you to let me deal with it this time, I beg you!"
"Okay, I understand! But remember, whatever happens you must always tell us. You must tell me how you are every day, otherwise I will pick you up and take you home!"
"Ok, Mom! Thank you."
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