Chapter 036

"I don't know why things like that happened to me, I just loved. I didn't do anything wrong and I'm true to my feelings. Isn't it sad, right? Until it gets to the point that I'm afraid to try to love again. I didn't regret that I entered the seminary. Because of this, I changed my perspective on love, that not every story has a happy ending. Not all things end happily and the two main characters love each other. I have loved this job and I serve the Lord with all my heart. And I have nothing to regret," Sister Fiona added. I feel proud of her, I admired her for her firmness and courage. Sister Fiona is beautiful but some people are not lucky in love. Fear of trying to love again because they might leave, cheated, and even get hurt again and again. "Vienna, when you enter into a relationship you have to be practical. You have to both love each other and more importantly, trust. That's the most important foundation in a relationship," she said with a smile and I nodded in response. I feel speechless because of what she said and I couldn't even answer. "Continue what you're doing, I'll go to the children's room first." "Okay, Sister, and good night too." "Good night Vienna, after that take a rest." Sister Fiona came out of my room and I just smiled after. I understand her, she just didn't want to be hurt again because of love. Life is unfair but love is unfair too. You are the one who truly loves but you are the one who is hurting. *** The next day, I woke up early again to do my morning routine. I took a shower, got dressed, and had breakfast. I'm currently combing my hair now and I'm back to normal again. After I combed my hair, I left the room and went outside. I found the nuns having coffee at a table while talking. I also approached their direction to say goodbye. "Good morning sisters," I greeted them with a smile. They all turned their attention to me as well. "Good morning too, Vienna. Are you going to school?" Sister Louisa said and I nodded in response. "Yes, Sister and I already had breakfast," I replied. "Well then, by the way, may I look at your hand." I showed my hand to Sister Celia. "Your fingers are turning red, why did you keep playing last night?" said Sister Celia when she saw my hand. "There's also a wound and you haven't even treated it," I scratched my neck because of what Sister Fely said. "It doesn't hurt, I'm fine. Don't worry about me, I'll take care of it. I'm leaving everyone, bye," I replied. I said goodbye 'cause probably they still don't want to let me go because of the wound on my hand and fingers. "Be careful Vienna," - Sister Louisa "Treat that Vienna," - Sister Elizabeth "Yes, sisters," and I ran to my car. I got on it and turned it on after that I left the orphanage. I also arrived at the university at exactly 6:40 am, I still have time to review. When I arrived in the room, Therese was not there yet so I just took my notes and started reviewing. I looked at Sebastian's chair, he was not in class now because of practice. SEBASTIAN'S POV I was just looking now at the only woman inside the room. None other than Vienna, the only woman I ever loved. ---- FLASHBACK ---- After the last period this afternoon, I also left the room. My bandmates and I are going to talk and they have been waiting for me at the Music Club for a while. But I stopped walking when Vince, Vienna's brother, stopped me. "Can we talk?" he asked to my surprise. "About what?" I also asked him. "About Vienna," he replied. "What about her? Tell me because I'm going somewhere," I said, emotionless. But I was nervous about what he would say to me about his sister. "I know you already know something about what happened to her 3 years ago and your friends already know it," he began. "And what are you afraid of?" I asked directly. "That she knows everything about you. Sebastian, I beg you, stay away from Vienna. Go back to your old life before she came back and before she met you. By the time she knows everything, it will only hurt my sister," I clasped my hand at his plea. "You know her, she won't stop until she knows everything. Sebastian, I know you understand me, I'm only thinking about Vienna's life," he added. "I understand you but don't you even think that Vienna also needs to know about us, me? Why did you take away Vienna from us? Why did you hide her?" I answered and he looked away from me. "I don't know anything about that Sebastian," I laughed slightly as he replied. He's the brother and he doesn't know. "Believe me, I don't know. Only Mom and Dad know about that. Sebastian, as Vienna's brother, I don't want to see her hurt and struggling. By the time she finds out about you, she will get hurt and it will be difficult for her to go back and think about your past. Let her go, she's happy with the life she has now." ---- END OF FLASHBACK ---- Is that the only way to keep Vienna from getting hurt and suffering, to stay away from her? I admit that I still love Vienna and my feelings for her have not changed. Yes, before she came back, I gradually forgot about her. But when she came back, I think I loved her even more. "Bro, is there a problem?" I immediately looked away from Vienna when Britt suddenly arrived. I already told them what Vince and I talked about yesterday. Even they objected to his request, especially me. "Is that for Vienna? You've been looking at her since earlier. But what is your decision? Will you continue what you started or will you stop? Even if Vince is right, Vienna still needs to get to know us." I sighed because of what he said. "Give it to me, I'll give it to her. I'll let you know later, we'll see you after class," he added and took the paper bag I was holding and patted my shoulder. I don't know what I should do. But this time, what will be good for Vienna, I'll respect it even if I get hurt. VIENNA'S POV What could be the reason why he gave it to me? I'm still staring at the paper bag that Britt handed me that was supposedly from Sebastian. But what is it for? Peace offering? But we didn't fight. "What is Sebastian's hidden agenda why did he gives you that? He gave you food for the second time. Is he already like you?" Therese said. Why would he have given me this? And it's just the same, it's still green curry, the first meal he gave me. The first period has started and there will be a quiz. Fortunately, I was able to answer and I remember everything I reviewed earlier and last night. My fingers were in pain and I regretted not following the nun's orders. "Vienna, you need to go to the clinic to treat that. You might not be able to play because of that, go ahead," Therese said when she noticed that I was looking at my fingers. "Later Therese, after class," I replied. My class also continued and that's when my fingers started to hurt. So I couldn't take down notes on my prof's discussion. Geez, why does it happen today? The 3rd period was over, I also decided to go to the clinic. Therese was already in the cafeteria because Michelle was waiting for us there. I stopped walking when I passed the storage room, something was going on there. "Didn't I tell you to delete your account but you didn't!" a guy angrily shouted. I slowly walked to the door of the storage room. "Because of you, we broke up with my girlfriend!" When I looked at the door he suddenly punched the man in front of him. Oh my god! What is happening here? And who is this guy whom they beat?