Episode 22.
Nashito and Grandma were cooking when suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Nashito opened the door — and there stood Luni.
Luni spoke immediately. "Nashito, I need your help."
"Come inside first," he said, and led her to his room.
Once inside, Luni took a deep breath. "I found out where Ariya is. But I need your help. You were right — that girl is behind this. I got her car's license plate number. If we can trace the car, we can find Ariya."
Nashito adjusted his glasses. "Let's get to work."
He pulled out his laptop and tracked the plate. "Was the car red?"
Luni nodded.
"This car was bought from a cargo company," Nashito said.
He called the company. "Hello, I'm calling about a vehicle — license plate 93X02Y. Was it purchased from you?"
"Yes," the woman on the other end said. "A girl named Lorea bought a red car from us."
Nashito asked, "Can you share her address and contact number?"
She gave him the details, and Nashito noted them down.
Grandma came in with juice. "Whatever you're trying to do, it will be done."
Nashito called Rashito and the others. "I need you here — bring the car. I'll explain everything later."
By night, everyone had arrived. Luni, Nashito, and Rashito shared everything.
Just then, Lorea appeared in front of them.
Nashito said, "Ask her where Ariya is. We'll find him."
Rashito stepped back. "Luni, you can do this. Let out all your anger."
Luni walked forward. She grabbed Lorea by the hair and slapped her hard. "Where is Ariya?!"
Rashito and Nashito found Ariya nearby — unconscious, with lipstick marks on his neck.
"Bring some water," Nashito said.
They helped Ariya sit up. He tried to stand, limping.
Luni was still holding Lorea, demanding answers. "Where is he?!"
Nashito said, "Leave her. We found Ariya."
Luni turned and saw him — weak, bruised, barely standing. Her eyes filled with tears. "Ariya... are you okay?"
She slapped Lorea one last time, then let her go.
"Let's take Ariya home first," Rashito said.
They all got into the car and drove back. Lorea sat on the ground, clutching her face.
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The Next Morning
Ariya stood by the bridge.
In the distance, he saw Lorea walking toward him. There were bandages on her wrists, and she looked exhausted.
Ariya smiled.
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Reader's Question:
"In the end, Luni found Ariya — because trying for the ones we love is the most important thing of all. What do you think?"
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