Bad omen

When my manager and his wife walked through the door, the bouquet of flowers Koen had given me was still on the table. My manager and his wife upon entering the living room noticed it immediately.

-Oh, a bouquet of flowers, huh?, my manager teases me with a mischievous smile. "Who's the lucky one?"

I smiled at them as if nothing had happened, hiding the tumult of my thoughts.

"Just a friend," I said, shrugging my shoulders.

-Well, your friend Koen tastes good, added Meridia, inspecting the flowers.

I laughed softly, trying to appear relaxed.

My manager then reminds me, "Don't forget that tomorrow, you have to accompany the actors on set to finalize the music."

I nod. "Yes, I'll remember that. I'll be ready."

I then retire to my room, feeling the weight of the day's events weighing on my shoulders. I take a quick shower, hoping the hot water will soothe my tense nerves. But even afterward, the emotional fatigue remains.

With no appetite, I slip under the covers and stare at the ceiling. Revelations about Koen swirl through my mind, intertwining with our plans to expose Donovan and Visha. Everything seems so complicated.

I think about Koen's gentleness, the way he made me feel safe and understood. How could he lie to me about something so important? Why is this disappointment added to the long list of betrayals I have already suffered?

I close my eyes, trying to calm my thoughts. Tomorrow is another day, a day where I will have to be strong and focused. Finalizing the music for filming is crucial, and I can't afford to let my emotions distract me.

I take a deep breath and decide to put my worries aside, at least for tonight. There's too much at stake, and I have to be ready for whatever comes. As I snuggle under the covers, I promise myself to take things one at a time, to stay resilient and to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles.

That night, I was plunged into a terrifying nightmare. All around me, darkness spreads, and I find myself alone in a vast deserted expanse. Suddenly, a familiar figure emerges from the shadows: Koen.

He stands in front of me, but something in his eyes has changed. He stares at me with a contemptuous expression, a cruel smile stretching his lips. "You're so stupid," he said, his voice echoing like an eerie echo in the void. "Did you really think I loved you?"

I stand frozen, unable to move, feeling my heart break with every word he says.

-Koen, you're serious, I manage to whisper, but my voice seems muffled by fear.

He bursts out laughing, a cold, mocking sound that pierces me. "I never loved you. It was all a game, a farce. Look at you, sinking into sadness like an idiot.

I feel tears threatening to fall down my cheeks as his words sink into my soul. But I bite my lips to keep from crying.

-I was just playing with you too, I managed to articulate in a contemptuous voice.

-Impossible, he growled

"Did you think I was as stupid as you?," he said with chilling indifference. "From the start I knew you were lying."

Sadness overwhelms me, and I see myself clenching my fists.

-Why didn't you say anything, he asked me coldly

-Because I love playing these kinds of little games

Koen leans towards me, his eyes gleaming cruelly.

-You're lying because if you didn't say anything it's because deep down you told yourself that I would change. But you are alone and you will be alone forever."

As he steps back, his laughter continues to echo around me, mingling with my fears. I feel trapped, sinking into a feeling of sadness and betrayal. The world around me collapses, and I am helpless, swallowed up by darkness.

-You will remain alone, he continued to whisper, forever

Just when the darkness seems to engulf me completely, I wake up with a start, short of breath, my heart pounding. I'm drenched in sweat, the memory of the nightmare still vivid in my mind. Koen... Was that a warning? A manifestation of my own fears and doubts?

I take a few moments to calm down, breathing deeply. It was just a nightmare, but it revealed my greatest fears. I must uncover the truth about Koen, confront his lies, and understand why he cheated on me. But for now, I have to stay focused. Tomorrow is an important day, and I need to be ready for filming.

With renewed determination, I slip under the covers again, closing my eyes and trying to chase away the shadows of the nightmare. I am not alone. I am strong. And I will find a way to overcome all of this.