DREAM OF THE SHADOW

CHAPTER 55

"Sorry Jo, I don't know where Yuna is right now either. He only asked for leave, not knowing until when." Adit replied when Shua asked Yuna for whereabouts.

Shua finally agreed to go to therapy in Singapore. According to the plan, he would be there at the earliest of three months. But it does not rule out the possibility will be longer depending on the condition of Shua. Nissa wanted to bring Shua to America, but William insisted on Singapore alone because it was easier to come see his son. What about Vanya? Of course Nissa asked him to come to Singapore.

Shua does not hate Vanya, her sister. But Shua can't talk to Vanya much like nothing happened. Shua knew that her mother was trying to unite her with Vanya. It was fine for Shua to share the house and parents with Vanya. But to share a bed? He could not imagine himself sharing a bed with the woman he already considered his sister. Especially for a more intimate relationship. Nah! Can't! His relationship with Vanya will never be as deep as his relationship with Yuna.

'I need to get well soon so I can find you, baby!' his determination.

'And Vanya, after you give birth later, sorry if you have to get hurt again.

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The sun outside the train is very hot, but not inside. Dylan finally complied with Yuna to take the train to Yogyakarta even though she wanted to take a plane.

"If you want to come with me, come with me." That's a deadly sentence that's a dead card for Dylan. Of course he obeyed.

Dylan sat down next to Yuna and took out his Macbook. He checks his email every morning and evening. Although he did not go to the office but he had to be professional to take care of everything via online. Understandably, only he can take care of everything because he is an only child and already an orphan. In the past he only had one company in Bali, but now he already has a branch office in Jakarta.

Yuna glanced to her left and saw Dylan replying to her email. Not the first time he saw her. Yuna had never commented on the matter of the work in the slightest to the man. He knew Dylan was an adult and could decide anything for himself. For a while, Yuna was still not bothered by Dylan's presence. So yes, he just goes about it all casually. His mind was no longer able to think heavily.

Yuna chose to look out the window while putting earphones listening to songs on her phone playlist. Last night he saw a photo of Shua on his old phone. Yuna turned off the internet connection on her phone to make it inaccessible. He has long been scrolling through his photo albums. It felt like Yuna was contacting someone to be able to ask Shua. 'Maybe I can ask Cathy. Or Bik Sum.' he thought. There are not many people he can trust.

"Yuna, here's tea for you." call Dylan while patting Yuna's arm that she's already called out twice.

"Oh, sorry. Not heard." Yuna showed me her earphones.

"What song do you hear? Can I get one?" Dylan took the earphones to Yuna's left.

"Linkin' Park? A graceful woman like you likes Linkin Park?" The man was surprised while laughing in disbelief at what he heard. Yuna simply replied by rolling her eyeballs. He needed loud music to wake him up from all his dreams and fantasies.

The journey they took was long and long. Dylan actually wanted to ask Yuna something. Last night she called Aditya, Yuna's ex-husband, to ask about work. Then he deliberately asked if Adit knew Joshua from PT Global who had an accident. Of course, the unsuspecting Adit said honestly that he knew her.  And one of the most important news is that Joshua is aware and will be undergoing treatment in Singapore. Dylan paused his intention to ask Yuna if she knew of the news or not. But he does not want to be considered to like interfering in the affairs of others. Moreover, he and Yuna have never once discussed the name "Joshua Austin." A strong enough rival for him. Handsome, young, and successful. As for Adit, Dylan never considered him the slightest rival. A woman who has been hurt by infidelity will never come back. Especially for a woman as smart as Yuna.

Arriving in Yogyakarta, Dylan had rented a car that was delivered at the station.

"Tok Dylan's car rental anyway? I told you I'd take public transportation."

"Just in case it rains. If you don't wear it, you can stay in the hotel." Dylan has a point, Yuna thought. He finally obeyed the man. Sometimes Dylan's mind was indeed one step ahead of Yuna.

They went to a restaurant because they were hungry.

"Huh? Bali's? How was it not from Malang yesterday? It's a lot closer."

"Just thought of that on the train." Yuna answered the origin. I don't really think about which route is nearest. He just goes where his feet want to go.

"All right then. We will be separated when you go to Bali. Up what?"

"Maybe bus. If you take the train, you have to connect the bus too." Yuna immediately sucked the sweet iced tea that had just been delivered.

"Acne Yun. Far away." suggested Dylan. Yuna just shook her head.

"I just love to spend my time. Actually I just want to spend my time." Yuna just repeated her answer which made Dylan a little confused.

'Vanya Aprilia's husband, Joshua Austin William, who is also a successful businessman, finally realized from his coma. According to Vanya Aprilia, who has chosen to withdraw from the world of the artist who raised her name, she will accompany her husband to further treatment in Singapore. There is no further explanation as to what treatment is meant. But we pray that Joshua can be cured soon considering the content of Vanya Aprilia which has entered the sixth month. This is the latest investigative news.'

It was very impossible for Yuna not to hear the news that mentioned the name of the person she so longed for. Unknowingly, he even stood up and advanced towards the television which was about six meters from his seat. He stared at a television screen showing images of his conscious Shua being pushed in a wheelchair and entering a car. Yuna closed her mouth to hold back her sobs.

'Thank you God. Thank you.' Yuna was grateful her prayers were answered already. Although he saw no smile on his handsome face, but saw Shua realized Yuna was already very happy.

"Yuna, are you okay?" Dylan held both shoulders from behind. Some people saw Yuna who was crying in front of the television. Fortunately, there were not many visitors at the time.

Yuna was silent even though the television she was staring at had shown an advertisement for laundry detergent. Dylan took the initiative to lead Yuna back to her seat.

'Yuna, is that how much you love her? Or are you just worried?' Many wanted Dylan to ask Yuna but she held him back. Yuna sat down at her starting place.

"You know him?" ask Dylan carefully. He saw Yuna just holding back her sobs while looking down. Dylan really wanted to hug her.

"I'm fine." Yuna raised her face while forcing a line of smiles.

"We eat first. I'll tell you later." he continued.

Yuna felt like she had to tell someone everything so she wouldn't go crazy right away. The evening meal was quiet. Yuna was still swept away by the shadow of Shua she had seen earlier. Why does Shua still have to undergo treatment in Singapore?

Dylan became nervous, his heartbeat slightly irregularly waiting for Yuna's story about Joshua. Even he had forgotten the last time he had this big. Not getting a big project, he never thought about it. Breaking love? Moreover. Not thinking for a second. And now, a Yuna Sakura managed to turn her world around that fast.

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