Author's note: Dear readers, I will be taking a break for the holiday :) Please wait for my return to continue the journey of our Dandelion & Daisy. I've decided to post 2 chapters for you to enjoy.

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Even though we're going through it
And it makes you feel alone
Just know that I would die for you
Baby I would die for you, yeah

The Weeknd - Die For You

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Yesterday's meeting with a certain actress jumbles his feeling. Is it really the same Som that he thought? The one who is engaged to his boyfriend? Why is she here? As far as Kana know, she never appears in any international movies. Did she come here because of Sam? Of course, she is. Som even had a heart to heart session with him about Sam. There's no way that she come here just for a vacation.

The younger actually wants to ask Sam about it, but afraid that the older might do things that Kana didn't like. He somehow knows something must've happened to Reiko because of that night's phone call. Adding Vin told Sam the details regarding that eventful day. Just thinking about what Sam might have done makes his stomach turns, feeling worried for the woman.

Reiko is indeed not a pleasant woman, but that doesn't mean Kana wants something bad happens to her. And based on that night, where he unconsciously allowed Sam to did what he wants to do, the chances of Reiko getting punished by Sam is quite high. Adding that these past few days, the older looks troubled by something as well. That night when the adonis cried in his arms, it's such an indescribable feeling for the younger. Kana somehow understands that Sam might feel regret, doubling the guilt that he felt. He shouldn't have said yes. He felt stupid allowing Sam to take out the thorn. It seems the wound pained him more.

What makes Kana even more surprised that he suddenly got a call from Bright last night. The model wanted to meet him because of something important that he want to talk about. It makes Kana more confuse when Bright asked to keep their meeting a secret from Sam. Kana was reluctant at first since he hates hiding things from Sam. Adding to his knowing that Som is here in the country and Sam's blue feeling. He really didn't want to add any more problem. But Kana eventually agreed after much pursuing from the model, telling him that the information is very important. They have decided to meet at Vin's studio. Before, Kana thought to meet Bright at Shane's cafe, but change his mind the moment he knows from Shane that Mike still regularly visits the place. The photographer has been at the cafe every day after that eventful day, possibly waiting for Kana to stop by.

Vin roughly knows what had happened between Kana and Mike through Sophie. He felt guilty for easily trusted that bastard, letting him accompanied his precious friend. That man also keeps on bugging him with calls and messages, asking for a chance to meet Kana again. Of course, Vin cursed the photographer and told him that he would need to cross over Vin's dead body to let that happen.

The taller man currently reads the paperwork inside his office while seldomly glance through the glass door, towards the two men that sit on the sitting area next door. His protective nature for Kana makes him feel uneasy to leave the young writer again with someone he barely knew. But he needs to remember to respect the younger's privacy. He can't and shouldn't always selfishly meddle in Kana's life if the latter doesn't want him to.

Kana reach out to the cup and slowly sip the chamomile tea as he waits for Bright to speak. Both of them are sitting at the opposite of each other, the younger at the wide sofa and the model at the armchair across the coffee table. Kana tilt his head confusedly as he sees the latter has a nervous look plasters on his handsome face. He carefully puts back the cup to the coffee table and decides to start the conversation, "So, what is this all about?"

Bright straighten up his body, looking directly at the young writer in front of him, "Do you... know what Sam has been doing last week?"

Kana blinks, "Uh... yes. He told me he had worked overseas for a little while, saying that there are several fashion brands that want him back to Paris to have photoshoots. Didn't he told you about his schedule as well?"

"Uh... no. We don't talk a lot recently. You can say we got into a little bit of fight with each other." The model awkwardly laugh.

Kana frowns, "Really? Why is that? Are you here to ask for my help to make up to him? Care to explain what did you guys fighting about? I'm afraid I won't be able to help if you don't let me know."

Bright bit his lower lip, he feels his guts shrinking the moment he sees the beautiful man in front of him. He should've asked Edgar to accompanied him. It's not that Kana is a scary man, it's just that there is the possibility that Sam will get angrier to Bright if his dishonourable act gets discover by his lover. But then again, Kana might be the only one who can convince Sam to at least stop his torturous method of getting his revenge.

"Kana, please try to understand what I'm about to tell you. It's not my intension to separate you two at all. I just want him to stop whatever he's doing right now. It's already way over the line."

Kana tilts his head, not understanding where this conversation goes, "What do you mean? Care to elaborate on that? Did he do something wrong?"

"He... had been trying to find your adoptive parents for a while now. To return the pain that they have caused you." Bright states. Then he takes a look at the young writer, confuse on why does the man seems not surprised at the news. Kana let out a sad smile, "Yes. I know that. I've allowed him to do it after all. I've regretted it though."

The model stunned, "You let him do that? You let him use Levi as well?"

"Huh? What do you mean? What's it got to do with Levi?" Kana frowns. He doesn't understand why suddenly that bodyguard's name is being mentioned. As far as he knew, Levi is sweet and polite to him. The man always patiently accompanied him back in Paris, even though what he mostly did was only smiled and said 'yes sir' to him.

Bright let out a big exhale, "It seems you didn't know what is the real use of Levi. I do hope you're not blaming yourself, Kana. Because I honestly think none of this is your fault. You obviously didn't know the extent of how powerful Sam actually is."

The model then leans closer, his hands rest on his knees. His brows furrowed as he let out a frown, "He... did something to Reiko. Not only to her but also to her parents in order to shorten the searching time. It is actually my fault for trying to hide her whereabouts from Sam. For that, I am truly sorry Kana. Words can't actually express how truly sorry I am. I didn't think about the consequences when I did it. I obviously know to what extend Sam can take to gain what he wants but I still tried to do what I did." he says as his eyes begin to get glossy. Kana instantly moves closer and gently put his hands to Bright's trembling hands, trying to soothe the man and motion him to continue.

"It's okay, Bright. You can tell me." Kana softly says. He himself can feel his heart begin to beat erratically as he heard the little parts of Sam's action. Truthfully, he prefers not to hear anything that the older did for him. But at the same time, Kana feels like he was responsible for it because he's the one who allowed this to happen. Adding the fact that Sam's own action also affecting the adonis's emotion. So whether he wants it or not, Kana has to hear it.

The model seems visibly relaxes and start, "Sam forged multiple cases and put it inside Reiko's records, as a way to put her inside a prison. He tampered the evidence, put her DNA on them. He bribes the authorities to make sure that Reiko won't be able to get out in 30 years as well as to cover his track." Bright explains.

"They managed to get Reiko's address from the parents, taunted them to the point they need to go to a psychiatrist. They were so afraid because of the traumatic experience. They're an old couple for God's sake and Sam didn't even have pity on them." The model let out a frustrated sigh.

Kana hold his breath, trying to hold his shocked. He bit his lower lip hard as his stomach knots uncomfortably. His own hands begin to tremble, unconsciously tightens his hold on the model's hands.

Bright gulps, "He... orders Levi to hurt both Reiko and her parents. Levi stabbed Reiko's father's right palm and broke his fingers. His bones are already too old so his right hand won't function well anymore. And Sam told Levi to... do the same to both of Reiko's hands and pull out her fingernails because she had slapped and scratched you before."

Then the model continues with a shaky voice, "Levi managed to... cut their tongue as well. Both of the parents and Reiko's. As a way to silence them. The doctors have tried to reattach the parent's tongue back, but it was too late as the separation time were too long and the organs were tainted with dog's blood. The authorities couldn't find Reiko's tongue on the location where they've found her so reattachment is impossible for her."

Kana immediately pulls back as his breath hitch, shocked at the horrible information. He desperately tries to not imagine the horrible explanation in his mind as well try to subdue his urge not to vomit. The younger's vision begins to get blur as he tightens his fists, trying to hold the tears that are now pooling in his doe eyes. He let out a long exhale, trying to let out the tension and calm himself. His eyes flutter close, making the tears run down on his tanned cheeks. Both of them now currently keep their silence, trying to rearrange their own thoughts.

The younger never thought the older will be this... ruthless. The Sam that he knew is someone who is so gentle to him, someone who adores him more than anything. He can't even fathom how come the most caring person that he knows managed did it to such an extent. Is this what he meant by tainting his own hands and others? Is the dandelion really that precious to the point that Sam ignores his empathetic? Even if he did, Kana didn't like it. He didn't like what Sam had done for him. He didn't like that Sam hurt himself because of him. This needs to stop.

He should've been afraid of him. Any sane person would immediately run away from someone who is as ruthless as Sam. But he can't. Kana can't leave his safe haven, no matter how... dirty and tainted this one is. No matter how scary and unrecognisable the adonis is. He is still the Sam he adores, he is still Kai that he cherished. He is still the haven on this earth. The same person that heals him.

Kana breaks the silence, "Thank you for telling me this, Bright. I will try my best to help you. I also don't want him to continue this. To continue to hurt himself because of me." he says as he opens his doe eyes, now looking to the model. He let out the most gentle smile to Bright, making the latter fell into trance because of how calming the younger's aura is, "But please try to understand and bear his wrath if he ever tries to inflict it on you. Are you able to do that? Apologize in advance if he let out any harsh words. Please forgive him if he ever hurt your heart later on."

Bright nods as his raging emotion begin to subdue. He doesn't understand how, but he convinced that Kana for sure is able to stop Sam's blindly revenge. The model smile to the younger, "He's lucky to have you, Kana. Please help him to learn what it means to have a heart. Help him to understand his own feelings. Despite all that he had done, I know how much he cherishes and values you. You have no idea how much you have changed him for a better."

Kana let out a smile and hums in response, "I'm the one who is lucky to have him. He's the one who helps me heal after all." The younger's eyes show a determination, "I will never let him change for the worst, Bright. Thank you for trusting him to me. You are truly a good friend to him."

The model nods back, "I will not hesitate to do anything for him. He's my best friend after all." then his face turns serious again, "And please be careful with your surroundings. Don't go somewhere quiet alone."

"Huh? Why is that?" Kana tilts his head, confused at the sudden change of topic.

Bright eyes begin to waver as his body fidgets uncomfortably. He as well feels uneasy for the information that he will let out. He hasn't relay this information to Sam yet because the model was afraid what the adonis might do to the person. Despite all of this person wrongdoings, he felt it's not right to serve him on a silver platter, just to be torn apart by the wolf. Bright afraid Sam will lose more of his good side.

"...Charles is in the country. He's looking for you."

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