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" Sorry ..... I was about to leave and go at the hotel but ... I really wanted to look at this beautiful sunset . I may never have a chance to look at it again from a royal palace .

" said Aria and both of them laughed .

nAlthough she laughed Bekora saw that she had something troubling her .

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" There's nothing for you to be sorry about . This kind of sunset is really beautiful indeed !

" said Bekora and then sat with Aria the the window's ledge .

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" What is troubling you ?

" asked Bekora .

nAria was caught a bit of guard when Bekora told her so .

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" Nothing...nothing troubles me .

" said Aria nervously .

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" You know why I was able to reach the top and become a successful person easily ?! Because my special ability is to easily read other people's expression and yours right now tells me that you definitely have something.

" said Bekora with a warm smile .

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" I ..... I just thought of my younger brother . When seeing both you and Helios so worried over Mana , I though about him ...and about what the doctor said to me .

" said Aria while grabbing her arm tightly .

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" He said that he will tell you after he examines him .

" said Bekora in a warm tone .

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" He is a very professional doctor Bekora . Do you think that he cannot read some papers of analysis ?! He deliberately told me to bring my brother to him . He already gave me a hint by not telling me anything just for me to be mentally prepared when he gives me the bad news . Do you think I am blind enough as to realize it ?!

" said Aria with a sad and sarcastic tone .

nBekora couldn't actually talk back to that fact . He had realized it since when they were at the doctor's office that things wouldn't have a good ending .

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" He has a nice family who loves him very much . A genius brother and a great talented sister , he is lucky .

" said Bekora and then put his hand at her shoulder .

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" You don't understand Bekora ! Ace is a genius that has won the international Cambridge technology competition . He has a bright future ahead of himself , a career as a leader . He cannot be bothered with these things . My parents.....my mom is full of stress because of Aden's situation and my dad...let's not even bother talking about him . He only knows how to drink alcohol and watch tv all day . For the time being we are all taking care of him but in the future , his only source of reliance is me .

" said Aria when looking at the sunset .

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" Do you know....

" said Aria and turned her face towards Bekora .

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" When I fought against those bad people today , I thought I almost died . I don't regret saving Mana . If it were to happen again I would still do the same but I am really afraid that .....those people are looking for me and maybe even waiting for me at the hotel ...if something happens to me in the future , my only worry is who will take care of Aden . I don't think much about myself but I only want Aden to be well taken care of . When I saw both of you caring for Mana like that these thoughts of Aden being alone just won't stop from coming inside my head .

" said Aria and tears kept flowing from her eyes . Salty tears filled with worry and sadness .

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" Aria.....

" said Bekora hugged her . He felt really bad when he saw Aria's tears falling non stop down her cheeks which had become red .

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" You know Aria , to me Mana is very important , just like your mother and brothers are to you . You did a very heroic act today and helped me from losing the one I cherish . I am deeply grateful to you , from the bottom of my heart , thank you Aria .

" said Bekora with a warm smile and patted her head softly .

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" Uhmn !

" Aria nodded her head and laughed softly .

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" Aden will never be alone because he has a brave sister like you . As for those men , I will take care of them and let them feel immense pain for harming Mana and scaring you .

" said Bekora with a serious face .

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" Thank you Bekora !

" said Aria with a big smile and wiping of her tears .

nBekora's words put her at ease and she started to feel better . Both of them continued to stay under the warm last rays of the sun for today . Bekora still kept hugging Aria till he noticed that she was better . He let go of her and grabbed her by her shoulders .

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" I should be the one to say thank you ! Thank you for saving Mana , Aria !

" said Bekora with determined eyes and a expression that Aria knew well . Just by that expression, she understood how important Mana was to him . She was as important to him as Aden was to her , maybe even more than that .

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" You're welcome ! She was also very nice to me when we first met . I can't wait until she wakes up and chat with her again .

" said Aria with a big smile .

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" I am sure you two will be good friends in the future .

" said Bekora with a smile .

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" You know Bekora , the only good thing that has happened to me since I meet that annoying blonde donkey was meeting you . You have helped me a lot !

" said Aria .

nWhile Bekora was trying to cheer Aria up , Helios was still waiting in the room for them to return .

n'' It has been tweenty minutes already ! Haven't they finished yet ?! '' said Helios in a serious and impatient tone .

nThe door suddenly opened and Helios saw that the maid from before entered . He thought that Bekora and Aria would enter but when he saw the maid , he remained a little displeased .

nHelios waited for ten minutes but Aria and Bekora weren't returning . He thought that it was weird so he decided to go and check why they were taking so long to come back .

n'' Look after Mana till I come back ! '' said Helios .

n'' Yes , sir ! '' said the maid and bowed then Helios left the room .

n' Where are those two ? Has something happened ? ' thought Helios and walked through the corridor till he saw the stairs .

nHe decided to go down the stairs but the moment he was about to step on the first stair , he heard some slight laughs . Helios went to check and saw that it was Bekora and Aria . The light of the sunset was blocking his view . He used his hand as a cover to the light and when he was able to see them clearly , he remained speechless . Bekora was hugging Aria and she was hugging him back . After staying for a bit like that , Bekora patted Aria's head and she smiled happily .

n' What's this ?!! I even thought that something happened to them . They are here talking and hugging to their heart's content while Mana is lying sick on the bed ! Bekora !! ' though Helios a bit angry .

n'' Bekora ! '' said Helios in a loud voice .

nWhen Bekora and Aria turned their head they noticed that the one who called was Helios . Bekora understood that he was a bit angry from his tone of voice . When he looked at Aria he noticed that he was holding her shoulder and immediately let go .

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