A few days after the incident with the thief, Zeyu's life returned to normal or at least, that's what he thought. But one thing had changed. He now had a new friend, Yuke.
That night, Zeyu was sitting at his desk, reading a book while occasionally glancing out the window. The dark sky was starless, but the night breeze was cool. He was about to go to bed when his phone vibrated.
Yuke: Hey, are you guys still coming for dinner tomorrow?
Zeyu smiled slightly. Yuke had kept her promise to treat them to a meal as a thank-you.
Zeyu: Yeah, we'll be there. What time?
Yuke: 7 PM at the restaurant near the city park. Don't be late!
Zeyu: Alright, see you tomorrow.
He put down his phone and lay on his bed. It felt strange, but since that day, his days had become more interesting.
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The next day, after finishing their activities, Zeyu and Kailu met in front of the restaurant where they would have dinner with Yuke.
"Are you sure we're not overdressed?" Zeyu asked, looking at Kailu, who was wearing a leather jacket and boots.
Kailu shrugged. "We have to look cool. Who knows, maybe this isn't just an ordinary dinner."
Zeyu sighed and walked into the restaurant.
Inside, Yuke was already waiting for them at a reserved table. She waved as soon as she saw them.
"You guys made it!" she said with a wide smile.
They sat down and started ordering food. The conversation flowed easily. They talked about many things—from the theft incident to their dreams for the future.
"So, what do you guys really want to achieve in life?" Yuke asked, looking at them curiously.
Kailu thought for a moment before answering, "I want to travel the world. Find new adventures, meet new people, and maybe… discover something valuable."
Zeyu raised an eyebrow. "Something valuable?"
Kailu smirked mysteriously. "Well, you'll know someday."
Then, Yuke turned to Zeyu. "What about you?"
Zeyu was silent for a moment. He had never really thought about that question before. "I don't know," he admitted. "I just go through life as it is. I haven't found something I truly want to chase after."
Yuke nodded in understanding. "Maybe you just need time to find it. Sometimes, dreams come when we least expect them."
The night continued with laughter and lighthearted conversations. However, in the midst of it all, a thought began to grow in Zeyu's mind.
Is there something greater waiting for him out there?
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After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant and walked toward the city park. The night breeze was gentle, carrying the scent of flowers from the nearby garden.
Suddenly, Yuke stopped walking.
"What's wrong?" Kailu asked.
Yuke shook her head. "I just feel… something strange."
Zeyu and Kailu exchanged glances.
"Strange how?" Zeyu asked.
Yuke furrowed her brows. "Like someone is watching us."
At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed from a distance. Faintly, they could see a figure standing under the glow of a streetlamp.
The person was wearing a black jacket and a cap, hiding most of his face.
Zeyu felt the tension in the air. "Do you know him?" he whispered to Yuke.
Yuke shook her head. "No… but I have a bad feeling."
Kailu clenched his fists. "If he's looking for trouble, we're ready."
The figure stood still for a few seconds before slowly starting to walk toward them.
Zeyu held his breath, sensing that this might be the beginning of something much bigger than he had ever imagined.
To be continued…