Chapter 27: Chapter 25

Taking the First Steps

The day after receiving the chilling message, Y/N woke up with a sense of determination. The fear from the night before still lingered, but she couldn’t afford to let it paralyze her. She glanced at her phone, seeing a message from Kenan:

"I’ll meet you at the station. We’re in this together."

Her heart swelled with gratitude, but she knew this wouldn’t be easy. She got ready quickly, trying to shake off the unease that still clung to her. Rosé and Duru insisted on accompanying her, and soon the three of them were heading out to meet Kenan and the rest of the group.

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At the Police Station

The atmosphere at the station was stark and formal, a sharp contrast to the emotional storm brewing inside Y/N. Kenan, Barış, and Arda were already there, waiting outside.

Kenan: stepping forward “You ready?”

Y/N: “As ready as I’ll ever be.”

Duru: “We’ve got this. You’re not alone.”

They entered the station together, drawing strength from each other. After waiting for what felt like an eternity, they were called into an office where a detective introduced himself.

Detective Kaya: “I’m Detective Kaya. I’ve been briefed on your situation. Why don’t you start from the beginning?”

Y/N took a deep breath and began recounting everything—the messages, Mehmet’s warning, and the incident at Kenan’s practice. She handed over her phone, showing the threatening texts.

Detective Kaya: “This is concerning. Whoever is doing this has crossed a line. We’ll need to trace these messages and look into anyone who might have a motive.”

Barış: “What about the post we found on social media? Could that be connected?”

Detective Kaya: “It’s possible. Send me the link, and we’ll investigate. But for now, I need to know—have either of you noticed anyone following you or acting suspiciously?”

Kenan: “Not directly. But the questions at practice weren’t normal.”

Y/N: “And I’ve felt... off. Like someone’s watching me, even when I’m alone.”

Detective Kaya nodded, his expression serious.

Detective Kaya: “We’ll increase patrols around your studio and apartment. I recommend staying in groups and avoiding being alone as much as possible.”

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A Difficult Conversation

After leaving the station, the group gathered at a nearby café to regroup. Y/N stared down at her tea, her hands wrapped around the mug for comfort.

Duru: “How are you holding up?”

Y/N: “I don’t know. Talking to the police helped, but I still feel... exposed.”

Rosé: “It’s going to take time, Y/N. But we’re here for you.”

Kenan: leaning closer “And we’re going to figure out who’s behind this. You’re not facing this alone.”

Y/N gave him a small smile, but her mind was still racing.

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A New Lead

As they were talking, Barış’s phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen and frowned.

Barış: “You’re not going to believe this.”

He passed his phone to Y/N, showing a message from the same anonymous account that had posted about her and Kenan. The message read:

"You can run to the police, but it won’t stop what’s coming."

Y/N felt a chill run down her spine.

Arda: “How did they get your number?”

Barış: “I have no idea. But this confirms one thing—they know we’re onto them.”

Kenan: “We need to send this to the detective immediately.”

Rosé: “Agreed. The sooner they trace this, the better.”

Y/N nodded, forwarding the message to Detective Kaya.

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Strength in Unity

Later that evening, the group gathered back at the apartment. The atmosphere was heavy, but there was also a sense of solidarity.

Duru: “So, what’s next? We just wait?”

Kenan: “We keep living our lives, but carefully. We don’t let them win by making us afraid.”

Rosé: “And we stick together. No one goes anywhere alone.”

Arda: “And if they come after us again, we fight back—with the law on our side.”

Y/N looked around at her friends, feeling a surge of gratitude. Despite the fear and uncertainty, she knew she wasn’t alone. And for the first time in days, she felt a glimmer of hope.

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Ending Note

The journey to uncover the truth was just beginning, but with their friends by their side, Y/N and Kenan were ready to face whatever came next. Together, they would find answers—and take back control of their lives.

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