Chapter 26: Chapter 24

Digging Deeper

The morning after Kenan's visit, Y/N couldn’t shake the feeling that she was being watched. Every sound outside the apartment, every flicker of movement in her peripheral vision made her heart race. She stood by the window, staring out at the city while Duru and Rosé exchanged worried glances from the couch.

Rosé: “Y/N, you’ve been standing there for ten minutes. Are you okay?”

Y/N: “I’m fine. Just thinking.”

Duru: “That doesn’t look like thinking. That looks like spiraling.”

Y/N sighed and turned back to them, forcing a smile.

Y/N: “I’m fine. Really. Let’s focus on what’s important.”

But inside, she wasn’t fine. She felt exposed, vulnerable, and the growing anxiety was becoming harder to hide.

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The Group Meeting

Later that afternoon, the apartment was filled with the sounds of conversation and the occasional laugh as Kenan, Barış, and Arda joined them. Despite the lighthearted atmosphere, the tension in the air was palpable. Y/N sat quietly on the armchair, her usual confidence dimmed. Kenan noticed immediately.

Kenan: leaning closer to Y/N “You okay?”

Y/N: forcing a smile “Of course. Why wouldn’t I be?”

Kenan: “Because you’re holding yourself like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.”

Y/N didn’t respond, instead focusing on the conversation as the group began discussing the situation.

Barış: “So, someone’s clearly targeting you and Kenan, and we don’t know who or why.”

Arda: “Do you think it’s someone in the industry? Or just an overzealous fan?”

Rosé: “Fans don’t usually have access to private events.”

Duru: “So it has to be someone with connections. Someone who can get close enough to dig around without raising suspicion.”

Kenan: “The question is, what do they want? Is it just gossip, or something more?”

Y/N: “I don’t know, but we need to figure it out before they escalate.”

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Ela's Insight

The next morning, Y/N met with her assistant, Ela, at a quiet café near the studio. Ela had been with her for years and was one of the few people Y/N trusted implicitly.

Ela: “I’ve heard some whispers, but nothing specific. There’s definitely more interest in your personal life lately—especially since you and Kenan started spending time together.”

Y/N: “Do you think it’s someone trying to stir up a scandal?”

Ela: “It’s possible. But whoever it is, they’re being very careful. They’re not leaving any obvious trails.”

Y/N sighed, her frustration bubbling beneath the surface.

Y/N: “Thanks, Ela. If you hear anything else, let me know immediately.”

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Barış and Duru's Discovery

Back at the apartment, Barış and Duru were sitting on the couch, scrolling through social media. After hours of searching, Duru suddenly gasped.

Duru: “Barış, look at this.”

She pointed to a post from an anonymous account claiming to have “exclusive information” about Y/N and Kenan. The caption was vague but ominous, hinting at private details about their lives.

Barış: “This has to be connected. We need to show this to Y/N and the others.”

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Piecing It Together

By evening, the group had reconvened in the living room. Barış and Duru shared the post they found, and Y/N relayed what Ela had told her.

Rosé: “So, we know someone in the industry is digging into your life. But why?”

Arda: “Maybe they’re trying to stir up drama. Or they’re looking for leverage.”

Kenan: “It could be anything. The important thing is that we stay ahead of them.”

Duru: “But how? They’re being careful, and we don’t even know who they are.”

Y/N: “We’ll figure it out. We have to.”

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An Unexpected Twist

Just as the conversation began to wind down, Y/N’s phone buzzed with another message. She hesitated before opening it, her stomach twisting as she read the words aloud.

Unknown: "You can’t hide forever, Y/N. The truth always comes out."

The room fell silent, the weight of the words sinking in.

Arda: “That’s not just curiosity. That’s a threat.”

Kenan: “We’re taking this to the authorities. Whoever this is, they’ve crossed a line.”

Y/N hesitated, her hands trembling slightly.

Rosé: gently “Y/N, you don’t have to face this alone. We’re all here for you.”

Y/N looked around the room at the people she trusted most. Their support steadied her, but the fear in her chest remained.

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The Plan

The group spent the next hour strategizing. Arda suggested reaching out to someone in law enforcement, while Barış and Duru agreed to continue monitoring social media for more clues. Kenan promised to ask around at his club, and Rosé and Duru offered to stay close to Y/N in the coming days.

Kenan: “We’re going to figure this out. Together.”

Y/N: “Thank you. All of you.”

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Ending Note

Y/N felt a flicker of hope amid the fear. With her friends and Kenan by her side, she wasn’t alone. But the threat lingered, and the path ahead remained uncertain. Whoever was behind this wouldn’t stop, but neither would they.

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