The mysterious man in the black robe continued to speak, his words cryptic and filled with concern. "Your affinity with the divine is amazing," he declared, his gaze penetrating through the layers of my confusion.
"I don't know what you're talking about," I replied, a furrow forming on my brow.
"You don't need to know anything now, just cultivate and increase your strength until Grandmaster. Once they know about the Divine Entanglement, you will make a lot of enemies," the man warned with a sense of urgency.
"What are you talking about, and what is Divine Entanglement?" I pressed, seeking answers.
However, the black-robed man remained silent, disappearing from his spot without offering any further explanation. I scanned the surroundings, attempting to locate him, but he was gone. The encounter left me with more questions than answers, and a sense of unease lingered.
Shaking off the encounter, I proceeded to the Golden Leaf hotel, where the class reunion party awaited. As I arrived, my eyes were captivated by Mia, who radiated beauty in a yellow long dress, her hair elegantly tied together.
Approaching her, I was abruptly blocked by another figure—Harvey. A person of influence with a wealthy background.
Mia entered alongside Harvey, and the announcement she made left us in shock. "Guys, Harvey and I are officially dating. Wish me luck!"
The revelation hit us like a thunderbolt; the goddess of our campus now taken. Confusion and disbelief echoed through our voices as we bombarded her with questions.
"What?! How and when did that happen, and more importantly, why did that happen?" one friend exclaimed.
"How and when did this happen?" another friend questioned.
Mia, seemingly unaffected by the barrage of inquiries, began to explain. Her sudden decision to date Harvey caught us off guard, especially considering her previous rejections of romantic advances.
Just as the tension in the room escalated, another figure arrived—Dorothy. Clad in casual attire, she joined us with a carefree demeanour.
"Finally, you're here, Dorothy! Where have you been? I've been waiting for you," I greeted her happily.
Dorothy playfully slapped the back of my head and retorted, "I've been calling you the entire time, and you didn't even respond."
Realising my phone had been on silent, I apologised humorously, eliciting laughter from the gathering.
As we settled down, I turned to Dorothy, asking, "Where have you been all this time?" Her response, filled with hesitation, hinted at a hidden secret.
The conversation shifted as dishes were served, and we began to enjoy the meal. Harvey stood up, expressing gratitude for our presence and announcing that the treat was on him. As we settled in for the evening and enjoyed the feast provided by Harvey, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. Dorothy's evasive behaviour and Mia's sudden relationship left me with a sense of disquiet, prompting me to seek answers in the quiet moments to come.