DOWNFALL -HIERARCHY

Chapter 12: The Secrets

Now playing... Endgame — Taylor Swift
Narrator's POV:

Nabi and Rian had become the talk of the school after the game, not only because of Jooshin High's victory but also because of their unexpected display of affection. Everyone seemed to be talking about them, speculating about their relationship. It was both exciting and slightly unsettling for Nabi. As she went through her school days, she could feel eyes on her, whispers following her as she walked down the halls.

The picture of Rian kissing Nabi after the game had quickly gone viral on social media, turning them into the talk of both their school and the online world. Articles and videos about them were everywhere, their faces splashed across various platforms. People were speculating about their relationship, trying to guess how long they had been together and how they had gotten together.

As the days passed, the fame only seemed to grow. Nabi found herself becoming the target of attention, both positive and negative. Some people congratulated her and called her the new queen of the school, while others seemed envious or even malicious.

It was a strange for others, Ri-an going from an absurd break up with Jae-i which is not to long ago, to having his relationship with the Hwang heiress publicly announced at the most unexpected way and timing.

Nabi was no stranger to the limelight, having already been a bit of a celebrity even before their public relationship. As a member of the Hwang family and the one and only heiress to the throne, she had always been part of the family's public image. However, this new level of fame was different. Now, she was not just "Nabi, the heiress of a prominent family" but "Nabi, the girl who's dating the one and only heir of the Jooshin Group."

The media had pounced on the news of Rian and Nabi's relationship, and their status as heirs to prominent families only fueled the frenzy. The headline news focused on the young, wealthy couple and the implications of their union. Speculation about their future and their families' involvement fueled ongoing speculation and gossip.

Nabi came from a wealthy family, and she was the only heir to their vast estate and fortune. Growing up, she had been accustomed to the trappings of a privileged life. Her parents were influential figures in society, and her name alone carried weight, and Ri-an's life status was no different from her. Being part of the Hwang and dating the Kim Ri-an, the said to be successor of the famous conglomerate Jooshin Group just added to her already considerable popularity.

The combination of Rian's status as the heir to Jooshin and Nabi's family's wealth made them a prime target for headlines and news stories. Articles popped up left and right, discussing the couple's relationship and the potential impact it could have on both families' futures.

Even people beyond the world of high school, who were normally not interested in teenage drama, began to take notice. The hype around Rian and Nabi grew to such an extent that their relationship became a topic of discussion even among adults and the more serious media outlets.

Every article seemed to mention their wealthy backgrounds and influential families, painting them as the ultimate high school power couple. It felt like everyone, from local tabloids to national news outlets, wanted to get a piece of the action.

The description "power couple" was thrown around with abandon in reference to Rian and Nabi. Their combined status as heirs, their popularity in school, and their good looks made them the perfect pair in the eyes of the media and everybody else. Everywhere they went, they seemed to leave a trail of admiring gazes in their wake, both envied and celebrated.