A few days later, Kael finally completed his final project.
To be honest, it was one of the best designs he had ever created.
It was a black dress with a slit running down one side from the waist. The entire dress was black, except for a red rose that stood out against the dark fabric.
Only Kael knew the real reason behind that design.
After spending so much time working on it, he finally stepped back to look at his creation.
For a moment, he simply stood there, admiring it.
It was beautiful.
No, it was more than that. It was a masterpiece.
Kael couldn't help feeling proud of himself. He had put so much effort into this project, and seeing the finished dress made all those exhausting hours feel worthwhile.
However, his excitement didn't completely erase his nervousness.
His graduation depended on this final project, after all. No matter how much he liked his design, he wouldn't know whether it was good enough until it had been evaluated.
"Please let this go well," he muttered to himself before carefully preparing his project for submission.
On the day of the final submission, Kael presented his project in front of his classmates and professors.
The moment they saw the dress, several of his classmates gathered around to get a closer look.
"Hey, Kael! This is so pretty!"
"It's so elegant! I love the way you've designed it."
"The black looks amazing, especially with that red rose!"
Kael smiled politely as he listened to their compliments. Although he felt happy hearing their reactions, he tried not to let his excitement get the better of him.
Then one of his classmates tilted her head, looking at the rose.
"Hey, what's the story behind that red rose? It really stands out against the black. Why did you choose it?"
For a brief moment, Kael's gaze settled on the flower.
A familiar face flashed through his mind.
He quickly looked away and offered his classmate a polite smile.
"It's just part of the design," he replied.
He didn't explain any further.
Some things were better kept to himself.
And the meaning behind that red rose was one of them.