After the ice cream was finished, Sebastian took Dinda to a small bookstore not far from the park. He knew that Dinda really liked storybooks, and this had been their favorite place for a long time. Every time she went to this store, Dinda always looked so excited to choose books with animal stories or fantasy stories.    In the store, Dinda started walking from shelf to shelf, looking for a book that caught her attention. Sebastian followed her, occasionally helping her reach the books neatly arranged on the high shelves. Finally, Dinda found a picture book of a little elephant going on an adventure to find a friend. Her eyes shone as she showed the book to Sebastian.    “Daddy, I want this book! Look, there’s a cute little elephant!” she exclaimed, smiling broadly.    Sebastian stroked Dinda’s head gently. “Of course, hon

Sebastian woke up with a heavy body and a throbbing headache as if thousands of needles were stabbing his mind. He tried to move his body, but every small movement caused a sharp pain. In the confusion, pieces of memories began to flash through his mind: Dinda's presence in the back seat, her soft voice as he fell asleep, and then... a very loud crash. With difficulty, he opened his eyes and tried to adjust to his surroundings. The room was dimly visible, surrounded by shadows and dim light. Anxiety gnawed at him, and he tried to remember what happened before he woke up. Memories of Dinda's smile, their laughter on the trip, and the beautiful moments that now felt distant and painful. Sebastian tried to remember those details, but the shadows of fear and pain blocked his thoughts. Is Dinda okay? The question slid into his mind, strengthening his curiosity to immediately get up even though his body seemed to reject it. He bit his lip and tried not to panic, trying to gain courage i

It was not long before Sebastian finally opened his eyes again. For a moment, the world seemed blurry, but slowly his vision became clearer. On the side of the bed, he saw a very familiar figure: Lila. The woman was sitting on the side chair, her gaze full of worry and sadness.   Sebastian tried to move his body, but fatigue still enveloped him. He could feel his heart beating fast as if trying to remind him how important this moment was. Lila lifted her face, looking surprised when she saw that Sebastian was awake.   “Sebastian,” she whispered, her voice trembling. “You’re awake…” Lila spoke in a soft voice, her face calming down a little when she saw Sebastian finally open his eyes. “Sebastian, you don’t have to torture yourself like this.”   Sebastian took a deep breath, holding back the pain in his chest and h

Sebastian closed his eyes, feeling the guilt and regret that seemed to pile up and crush his chest. He thought back to the night of the accident when he swerved to avoid the car in front of him. The truck that came suddenly, the sound of the impact that echoed in his ears, and the pain that hit him—all those memories haunted him.    Every detail of that night was clearly etched in his memory: the blinding light, the seconds that seemed to slow down as everything went into chaos. He felt as if time was repeating itself, trapped in a cycle of guilt that never ended. Dinda, who should have survived, was now lying helpless, and all of that felt like an unbearable burden.    Sebastian held Dinda's hand tighter, trying to distract his mind from the painful memories. He wanted to turn the pain into strength, something that could help him fight for his daughter's recovery. In his heart, he prayed t

Sebastian sat on the bed, feeling the silence that filled the room. The walls that usually held beautiful memories now felt heavy with sadness. Every corner reminded him of moments with Dinda, their laughter, and heartwarming conversations. Without Dinda's presence, the atmosphere became silent and confusing.   He turned his gaze to the window, looking at the darkening sky. The dusk gave a melancholic nuance, adding to the loneliness that filled the room. With his arm still in a cast, he grabbed a pillow and hugged it, as if seeking comfort in the inanimate object.   Even though Lila was still near him, Sebastian felt isolated. He knew that he had to fight, but the emotional burden he felt made it difficult for him to focus. Every second passed slowly, and thoughts of Dinda dominated his mind. Guilt and worry enveloped his heart, reminding him that his best friend was still struggling in the hospital.