Chapter 5: Family's Support
Viona tightly clenched the ring on her finger. She felt a heavy emotional burden for exposing the wrongdoing of her ex-friend and ex-fiancé to the public. Initially, it might have felt like a sense of satisfaction for upholding justice, but now she realized that her actions only worsened the pain she felt.
Tears began to trickle slowly from the corners of Viona's eyes, falling gently onto the car floor. Each tear drop was a representation of the deep wounds she was experiencing. She felt lonely, betrayed, and shattered by what had transpired. It turned out that her efforts to expose someone else's malice couldn't heal her own emotional wounds.
As she gazed out of the window, Viona reflected on the relationship that had ended so tragically. She missed the happy moments they had shared, the times when everything had felt so perfect. But now, everything had changed. The pain was so profound that it made it difficult for her to even breathe.
Viona realized that true happiness would never be found in tarnishing someone else's reputation. She needed to find a way to heal herself and embrace the process of recovery. With trembling hands, she removed the ring and discarded it out the window, watching it fall into the river beneath the bridge her car was crossing. She decided to give herself a chance to start anew, even if it meant leaving behind grudges and hatred.
In the midst of deep serenity, Viona allowed the tears of sadness to flow. She knew that the journey of healing wouldn't be easy, but the first step had been taken. With newfound determination, she embraced the hope that someday she would be able to look at the past with greater wisdom and find the peace she had long been searching for.
The warm faces of her family appeared on the transparent screen of her watch. Their gentle smiles and loving gazes warmed her heart. Even in moments of sadness and recovery, their virtual presence provided invaluable support.
Viona felt as though she could sense the warmth of their embraces through the screen. She knew that her family was always by her side, even if distance physically separated them. Their warm voices greeted Viona from across the screen, inviting her to talk and share her feelings.
"Hello, fams~" Viona greeted softly.
"Vii, don't worry about those two wicked villains. We will made sure they won't live peacefully for the rest of their lives!" Dad exclaimed fervently.
Her older brother, Angkasa, looked at his phone screen with a furrowed brow. Meanwhile, the twin brothers, Galih and Gilang, seemed to be whispering, plotting something. Mom was wiping away her tears. Viona gave a faint smile and said, "You're right, Kak Ang. I should've seen the facts right in front of me. He always hurt me, whether he realized it or not. But I still went back to him, even though I knew it was painful."
"Vi... you know you're not alone, right? We'll always be here, fully supporting whatever you do," Angkasa replied, adjusting his glasses.
Viona nodded. "I know. I'm not a teenager anymore, Kak. I'm an adult, and I understand what I want. Of course, I won't let this disturb me. I just... feel so foolish for believing in something as complicated as love," Viona said with a faint smile.
Her family looked at Viona with teary eyes, and she smiled, feeling lucky to have such a loving family.
"By the way... no congratulations for me?" Viona shifted the conversation, aiming her camera at the four trophies she had brought home.
"Oh, right! You got 4 out of the 5 Awards you were nominated for. And if I remember correctly, 3 of them were in the same category as a certain woman, right?" Mom asked, admiring the trophies.
Viona nodded. "Yep. Queena had 6 nominations. Two of them were the same as mine, and she only got one award~" she replied proudly.
Mom and Dad chuckled. Angkasa grinned, while the twins clapped their hands in delight. "Wow!! You're clearly better than her, but why did that guy choose that rotten woman? I really don't understand their idea of 'love,'" Gilang said, emphasizing the word 'love' with a hint of sarcasm.
Viona chuckled softly and shrugged. "Like I said, love is foolish."
They laughed softly and continued their conversation about trivial matters. A little later, Viona bid farewell to her family, telling them she was going home to rest. Her family nodded, waving and offering their words of wisdom.
After all that, Viona signaled the driver who was in charge of the car to proceed, as she was truly exhausted and wanted to sleep. She leaned back and closed her eyes. After a few minutes, Viona felt her smartphone vibrating again.
With still drowsy eyes, Viona reached for her phone and opened the anonymous message that had come in. Carefully, she read the content of the message. The lack of a sender's name made her somewhat wary, but she remained focused on the message:
"Congratulations on your achievement, Viona. However, don't let this success blind you to the true reality. There are things you don't know about the people around you. It's better to be cautious, because sometimes your friends can become hidden enemies."
Reading the message made Viona feel uneasy. Who could send such a message? What was the meaning behind the words conveyed? Her mind began to speculate, trying to connect this mysterious message with the situation and the people around her.
As she looked out of the car window, her feelings became even more complicated. The lights of the street passing by in the night made her feel as though something was lurking in the shadows. She felt a need to uncover the truth but was also fearful of what she might discover.
With caution, Viona decided to respond to the message with a brief sentence, "Who are you? And what do you mean?"
She stared at her phone screen in hopes of receiving an answer that would provide some clues. As the car continued to drive through the darkness of the night, Viona felt as though she was entering unknown territory, where secrets and intrigues might be hidden around every corner.
Eventually, Viona chose to dismiss the message and hoped that she was just being paranoid. However, her phone vibrated again suddenly, and she furrowed her brow as she read the new incoming message.
"You will die, Viona. And you will feel that it's payback for your arrogance! Experience the consequences of playing with fire!"
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone