Whispers of the Past

Chapter 4 - Shadows of Deceit

Four months had passed since Minho and Nabi's love had blossomed beneath the winter's embrace, but now, as spring began to paint Seoul in vibrant hues, ominous clouds gathered on the horizon.

Nabi had been walking through the bustling streets of Seoul when she felt a sudden chill in the air. The once-familiar streets had taken on a sinister tone, and an unsettling feeling crept over her. She quickened her pace, hoping to shake off the unease that had settled in her heart.

As she turned a corner, Nabi found herself confronted by a group of unfamiliar girls. They blocked her path, their faces hidden beneath layers of makeup and sly smiles. Something about their presence sent a shiver down her spine.

"Hey there, pretty girl," one of them purred, her voice dripping with false sweetness. "You're Han Nabi, right?"

Nabi nodded cautiously, her heart pounding in her chest. "Yes, I am. Can I help you with something?"

The girls exchanged knowing glances, their intentions hidden behind their laughter. "Oh, we've heard so much about you," another one chimed in. "Aren't you the lucky one, dating Choi Minho?"

Nabi's eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't realized that her relationship with Minho had attracted attention. "Yes, I am," she replied, her voice steady. "But what does that have to do with anything?"

The girls closed in around her, their voices growing more menacing. "You see, we're here to deliver a message," the leader sneered. "Minho is ours, and you should stay away from him."

Nabi's heart sank as she realized the gravity of the situation. These girls, sent by someone with ill intentions, were trying to intimidate her and drive a wedge between her and Minho. But who could be behind this?

As the confrontation escalated, Nabi's phone buzzed with an incoming call from Minho. She tried to answer, seeking his reassurance, but the girls were relentless in their harassment. They snatched her phone from her hand and tossed it to the ground, shattering the screen.

In the midst of the chaos, Nabi had no choice but to retreat, her heart heavy with worry and confusion. She couldn't understand why anyone would want to sabotage her relationship with Minho. Little did she know that the answer lay in the shadowy figure of her best friend, Kim Sooya.

Meanwhile, Minho's life as a trainee had become increasingly demanding. Rehearsals, vocal lessons, and dance practice left him with little free time, and his attempts to contact Nabi had gone unanswered. Frustrated and worried, he decided to reach out to the one person he thought might have answers—Sooya.

Late one night, as he sat in his small apartment, Minho dialed Sooya's number. When she answered, her voice was laced with concern. "Minho, what's wrong? Why are you calling so late?"

Minho hesitated, unsure of how to explain his feelings. "Sooya, I haven't been able to reach Nabi for days. She's not responding to my calls or messages. Do you know if something's wrong?"

Sooya's heart raced at Minho's words, and she had to stifle the guilt that threatened to consume her. "I'm not sure, Minho," she replied, feigning innocence. "I haven't spoken to her recently. Maybe she's just busy with her own life."

Minho's frustration grew, and he sighed heavily. "I just miss her, Sooya. She means the world to me, and I don't know what I'd do if something happened."

Unbeknownst to Minho, Sooya's role in the events that had unfolded weighed heavily on her conscience. She knew she had sent those girls to confront Nabi, but the depth of her deception was a secret she would guard at all costs.

As the night wore on, Minho was left with a gnawing sense of unease. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong with Nabi, and he was determined to uncover the truth, no matter where it might lead him.

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(A/N) As promised here's the next chapter 😌

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