Chapter 6: The Mysterious Warning

During recess, Ida decided to go out to the schoolyard. Batuhan wasn't at school that day, and she felt a bit lonely. As she wandered through the shadows of the trees in the corner of the yard, the silence created a strange unease within her. The absence of Batuhan, who was always by her side, made the atmosphere around her feel different.

As she walked, she noticed footsteps approaching from behind. Turning her head, she saw Atilla, Eymen, and Aras walking toward her. The trio usually didn't hang around her, but something was clear: there was a change in their intent today.

Atilla approached Ida with a demeanor different from his usual cold and mocking attitude. His eyes, instead of holding the harsh, condescending look, carried a softer expression. This made Ida even more uneasy. As she tried to understand what was happening, the three surrounded her.

Atilla took another step closer and paused, taking a deep breath before saying something unexpected: "Ida, I don't know why I'm telling you this... but you need to stay away from Batuhan."

His words sparked a wave of anger within Ida. What did he mean? Why was he giving her this warning? Batuhan was the only person who had supported her in her most difficult times, and now Atilla was telling her to stay away? Confusion turned into anger inside her.

Ida turned sharply to Atilla, frowning: "Why do you care about me?!" she shouted. Her voice echoed across the yard, drawing the attention of a few students walking around. Ida couldn't understand their strange intervention and couldn't tolerate Atilla's attitude any longer. Without waiting for an answer, she quickly turned her back and walked briskly towards her classroom.

As Atilla's words continued to echo in her mind, a sense of uncertainty enveloped her. Atilla's soft gaze and warning had planted seeds of doubt in her mind. But all she could think about now was a foe trying to drive a wedge between her and her only best friend, Batuhan.

As she hurried toward the classroom, her steps quickened. The anger and confusion in her heart mingled. Atilla's words were echoing in her mind, and the more she thought, the more confused she became. Why did she need to stay away from Batuhan? What was Atilla's intent? Was there something else hidden beneath this warning?

When she finally reached the classroom, she almost threw herself inside. Her chest was tight. She sat down at her desk, her hands trembling. Her thoughts spun like an endless vortex. A few students were chatting and walking around the class, but Ida wasn't paying attention to anyone. Batuhan had always been there for her during her toughest times, caring for her. So what was this strange warning now?

Ida took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, but it wasn't working. The seeds of doubt within her grew, making her increasingly unsure of what to do. On one hand, she started questioning Batuhan's reliability, while on the other, she tried to understand Atilla's motive. She felt like she couldn't trust either of them.

Before the lesson started, she couldn't suppress the chaos inside any longer and rushed out. She went to a quiet spot behind the school where no one was around. Holding her head in her hands, she took a deep breath. At that moment, the desire to reach out to Batuhan overwhelmed her. She had to talk to him and learn everything.

She pulled out her phone and began typing a message to Batuhan: "Batuhan, I need to talk to you urgently. Atilla told me something strange... Can we meet?"

After sending the message, she held her phone tightly. Her heart pounded as she awaited his response. A thousand questions swirled in her mind: What did Atilla's words mean? Was Batuhan really hiding something from her?

Her phone vibrated, and a reply came from Batuhan: "Of course, Ida. I'll be waiting for you in the park after school. Don't worry, we'll talk."

Ida took a deep breath. At that moment, she felt that something was about to change. As she returned to her class, she hoped the conversation with Batuhan would clarify everything. But deep down, she sensed that Atilla's words harbored a greater truth.