d. She tried to focus on the lectures she had to attend, determined to leave the house and find some

g," Reza said in a tone that seemed caring,

cuse to go alone. "Sir, I can just take p

pressured. "No, Desi. I promised Rani. Besides, this is jus

followed Reza out of the house and into the car. Reza opened the car door

in the passenger seat with her position slightly pressed against the window.

uring the trip. So, if there's anything I can help you

ep her calm. "Thank you, Mas. I j

t Desi. "Of course. But I just want

constantly watching her. She tried to distract herself by looking at

started to reach out and touch Desi's hand that was lying on the sea

Desi sighed in a trembling v

esi, you have to understand that this is not about comfort

herself further from Reza. "I... I'm so

ermined gaze. "Desi, you have to realize that you can't always

a way that made her increasingly uncomfortable. Every time Desi tried to mo

time was moving slowly. She felt a deep sense of hopelessness and helpl

ed even though it was not completely safe. Reza turned to her with a look that

ared she had been during the drive. She walked towards the campus gate,

d focus on her studies. She remembered Rani's advice to stay strong and t

ourney with Reza continued to haunt her. Desi felt she had to find a w

her heart was still shackled by the discomfort and anxiety caused by Reza's behavior. She knew t