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In Hospital
Rico rushed through the glass doors of the hospital, his heartbeat faster than his footsteps. Michael followed right behind him, his eyes equally tense.
Rico stormed toward the ICU desk, leaning over the counter.
"Patient Clara—how is my mother?" His voice trembled.
The nurse looked at the file, then back at him with concern.
"She is in critical condition."
Rico's breath caught. "Can I see her now?" His tone cracked, almost pleading.
The nurse shook her head firmly. "Not now. Only after the doctor's permission."
Rico stepped back, his eyes brimming. His fists clenched helplessly. Michael grabbed his shoulder, grounding him. Rico suddenly collapsed into Michael's arms, hugging him tight like a lost child.
Michael patted his back. "Don't worry. Your mother will be alright."
But then—
"It's the aftereffects… of your action."
A cold, sharp voice cut through the corridor. Both Rico and Michael turned.
Angela stood there, arms folded, her eyes full of venom.
Michael groaned, "Mom, could you stop it?"
Angela ignored him, staring directly at Rico.
"See, Rico? Look at how she suffers now. It's because of you. Her own son."
Rico lowered his eyes pathetically, unable to defend himself.
Michael snapped, "Mom, how can you hurt him when he's already in pain? And one more thing—it's not his fault. It's yours."
Angela chuckled darkly. "Me? You dare blame me? You always side with him. You didn't even mind your sister being humiliated by him."
Rico lifted his eyes, silently absorbing every poisonous word.
"Enough, Mom!" Michael raised his voice. "Why are you doing this?!"
Before Angela could retort, the doctor arrived. "Now visitors can see patient Clara. But only for ten minutes."
Rico rushed forward, desperate. But Angela stepped in front of him.
"I won't allow you."
"Mom!" Michael's voice thundered. "How can you stop a son from seeing his mother? Rico, go!"
Rico was about to move, but Angela's voice fell cold.
"Your mother has high blood pressure… because of your careless act in front of the paparazzi. If you show your face now, her condition may worsen."
Rico froze. His steps faltered.
Angela leaned close to his ear, whispering with a cruel smirk.
"Your mother's only wish is that her son obeys her words. That will cure her. Nothing else."
Michael urged, "Rico, don't listen to her. Go see your mom."
But Rico shook his head. His voice was broken.
"Not now, Michael. I… I don't want my mom to suffer because of me."
And with that, Rico turned and walked out of the hospital. Angela's victorious eyes followed him as Michael dragged his steps behind.
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In Dance Studio – 5:45 PM
SuperNova members were dancing hard, their sweat glistening under the lights. Only Ameya sat aside, staring at her phone anxiously, waiting for Rico's call.
Linda walked over. "Ameya, are you alright?"
Ameya nodded faintly. "Yes."
Just then, Jenna entered with a worried look.
"her stomach hurts. So I brought water."
Ameya smiled weakly, took the bottle, and drank.
Linda frowned. "Ameya, maybe you should take leave. Go rest in the dorm."
Ameya nodded again, distracted.
When Linda went back to practice, Ameya asked Jenna quietly, "Did Michael say anything about Rico's mother?"
Jenna shook her head.
Ameya bit her lip. "I told him to bring me with him, but he denied. I'm so worried."
Suddenly her eyes fell on her green stone ring. It pulsed faintly. Ameya's heart raced. She whispered, "I need to go to the washroom."
Jenna watched her leave, confused.
Inside the empty washroom, Ameya clutched her ring tightly, tears sliding down her face. She whispered desperately,
"Please… help Rico's mother recover soon."
The ring shimmered with a soft glow.
Just then, her phone rang. Rico's picture appeared on the screen. Ameya gasped, her lips trembling as she answered.
"Rico? Is everything alright?"
Rico's heavy voice came. "Let's meet… at our usual park."
"Yes," she replied quickly.
The call ended. Ameya rushed out, hope and fear battling in her chest.
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In Park – 7:10 PM
The evening sky was painted with orange fading into violet. Ameya sat on a bench, wearing shorts, a simple top, and a mask. Her heart thudded in her ears.
Then she saw him. Rico's figure appeared in the distance.
She tore off her mask and ran toward him. He walked closer, his shoulders heavy.
"Rico!" She grabbed both his hands tightly, her eyes anxious. "Is your mother alright?"
Rico looked at her warmly but sadness swallowed his gaze.
"What happened? Tell me," Ameya begged.
Suddenly, Rico pulled her into his arms. She froze, then hugged him back, feeling his pain seep into her chest.
After a long silence, he pulled away. His lips trembled, his eyes shut tight, then opened.
"Ameya… let's break up."
The world shattered.
Ameya's eyes widened, disbelief flooding her. Tears spilled before she realized.
"Rico… why? Are you out of your mind?"
He turned away, unable to see her cry.
"No. I've decided."
She touched his lips with her trembling fingers.
"Don't say that word again… it's breaking my heart."
She removed her hand slowly, her tears streaming. Then, without another word, she turned and walked away.
Rico fell to his knees, his sobs echoing through the quiet park.
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In Hospital
Clara lay unconscious. Angela sat beside her like a queen guarding her throne.
An assistant whispered, "Ma'am, should I go with Plan Two?"
Angela shook her head. "Not now. Rico will fix his mess himself. This is his last chance—he must choose between his mother and his lover."
Moments later, the doctor arrived, shocked. "Patient Clara is recovering fast. It's… almost a miracle."
Angela's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? But you said…"
"Yes. She is stabilizing quickly."
Angela ordered her assistant, "Hide this from Rico and the others. No one should know yet."
Then her phone buzzed. A message from her agent: They broke up.
Angela's lips curved into a venomous smile.
"Cancel Plan Two. Rico has chosen his mother over his lover."
Later that night, Rico entered Clara's room. For the first time, her eyes fluttered open.
"Mom… are you alright?" he asked, tears in his eyes.
Clara nodded weakly.
Ruby and Alice rushed in, hugging her. "Mom, you scared us!" Ruby cried.
Clara smiled faintly. "I'm alright now."
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In SuperNova Dorm
Ameya lay curled on her bed, clutching her pillow. Tears slipped quietly down her cheeks.
Jenna entered, panicked. "Ameya! Why are you crying?"
Ameya forced a smile through her pain. "It's all over." She hugged Jenna tightly.
"What's over?" Jenna demanded.
"Between me and him."
"What?! Don't tell me you two broke up!"
Ameya nodded slowly.
"Why?! You should've slapped him instead of agreeing! Why—"
Ameya shook her head. "I know the reason. His mother is in the hospital… because he went against her will. He doesn't want me to be the reason she suffers more. No mother wants her son to defy her."
Jenna was speechless. "But if he loved you knowing this, why leave you now? If I were him, I would never leave my lover."
Ameya's tears fell harder. "If I were him… I would do the same. I lived 18 years under my mother's wishes too,because I like her alot.I know it...."
Jenna hugged her again, her heart breaking for her friend.
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Two Weeks Later – FJ4 Manager's Room
The manager sat in silence as Nicky declared, "I don't want to renew our contract. I want to go solo."
The members gasped.
Suha flared up. "What are you saying?!"
"It's better for us," Nicky said calmly. "I think it's best way...for us...we can retain our own fans."
"You're selfish!" Suha shouted.
The manager sighed. "This decision can't be made alone. The others must agree."
Suha immediately said, "I want to continue."
All eyes turned to Rico.
He looked down. "I also don't want to continue."
Michael's jaw dropped. "Rico… what are you saying?"
Nicky smirked. Suha was in shock.
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In Record Room
"Did you hear? Rico came back after two weeks' leave," Sofie whispered.
Ameya kept silent, though her heart skipped.
Linda frowned. "I heard FJ4's contract is about to end."
Ruby suddenly interrupted. "I don't think they'll renew. Nicky texted me—he's happy to become a solo artist."
Everyone gasped.
Ameya shot to her feet, rushing out. She searched until she finally found Rico in the entrance hall.
Her voice cracked as she called his name, "Rico!"
He froze at the familiar sound. Michael turned first, frowning. "You… how can you face her?"
Then Rico turned—and saw Ameya running toward him. She stopped in front of him, breathless, her chest rising and falling.
Without thinking, he handed her a bottle of water. "Drink." His eyes softened with care.
Ameya waved it away, her eyes burning.
"Why do you want to disband FJ4?!"
Rico hesitated.
"I'm asking as your fan," Ameya said, her voice shaking. "How can you break millions of hearts?"
Rico smiled bitterly. "We can't decide everything we want. Some things are out of our control."
Ameya's fury rose. "Are you a fool?! How can you sacrifice your beloved career?!"
Michael stepped in nervously. "Ameya, lower your voice."
Ameya wiped her tears, then shoved her phone at Rico. The screen showed an article: Rico to take charge of Herman's Group due to his mother's illness.
Rico's eyes filled with tears. He lowered his head, smiling brokenly.
"You left your lover… and now your career too. I didn't expect this from you," Ameya whispered. Her words struck deep into his heart.
She turned and walked away. Rico didn't stop her. He only watched, tears falling silently. Michael followed him out.
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In Dance Studio
SuperNova members practiced. But Ameya's steps faltered, her moves sloppy.
"Ameya," Linda asked softly. "Where is your focus?"
Ameya forced herself. "Let's try again."
But Ruby suddenly gasped, showing her phone to Jenna. Jenna's face turned pale. She grabbed the phone and ran to Ameya.
Ameya's eyes widened in disbelief at the headline:
"Angela Confirms Engagement of Rico and Alice – Rumors True."
The room froze.
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Season 2 – Teaser Intro
The headline spread like wildfire—
"Rico Engaged to Alice – Angela Confirms the Rumors."
For Ameya, the words carved deeper wounds than the breakup itself. She stood frozen in the studio, her phone trembling in her hand. Around her, the other SuperNova members whispered in disbelief. Jenna's voice broke the silence.
"Ameya… this can't be true."
But Ameya's silence spoke louder than denial. Her eyes, filled with unshed tears, reflected a storm that even she didn't know how to control.
Meanwhile, in the Herman mansion, Angela's satisfaction dripped like poison into every corner. Her plan was working—bit by bit, Rico's choices chained him away from the life he once dreamed of. But deep within Rico's heart, the engagement announcement was nothing but a cage.
He had sacrificed his love. He had sacrificed his career. Now, Angela wanted him to sacrifice his freedom too.His heart tugged him somewhere else—toward a certain girl whose pain mirrored his own.
Far away, Ameya clenched her glowing green ring, whispering into it with desperate hope. The stone pulsed faintly as if listening, as if promising that destiny was not yet sealed.
Love, betrayal, and power struggles had already torn them apart. But in Season 2… the fight for freedom, dreams, and true love would only grow fiercer.
Because sometimes… endings are only the beginning.
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