Chapter 23

I hoped things went back to normal. I had just dropped Gio off at the airport. All our plans for the year-end vacation had turned out great. I was happy that we could gather as a family in Jakarta. Even Papa and Mama managed to join us in Penang for three days. What was originally planned for Gio and I had turned into a family vacation. Honestly, we hadn't had a family trip in a long time. I didn't feel alone, especially after having the conversation that changed my relationship with Levi. I didn't even think about him. Mama or Papa didn't mention Levi at all, even though I suspected my brother had warned them. After what he had done in Bandung, it was highly likely they would ask about Levi. But I was relieved that Levi's name hadn't come up in my life for three weeks.

I was back in the apartment, ready to start my new year and, hopefully, a new life. I had missed sitting on the balcony. After spending the whole day organizing Zack's belongings, I finally gathered the courage