What if the person who stayed close without even knowing was the one you could never escape?
In a world where shadows rule the streets and names whispered in fear carry more weight than blood, a boy never expected his quiet life to be bound to a girl whose devotion revealed itself in every glance, every step, every unspoken word.
This is a story of love disguised as fate, of danger hidden behind silence, and of a bond so powerful it threatens to unravel the world he has fought to protect.
Welcome to a tale where avoidance fuels desire, and closeness becomes the most dangerous secret of all.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Adrian - Main Lead
Age: 18
Gender: Boy
Role: Central male lead, the boy whose life is bound by secrets and silence.
Personality: Quiet, casual, playful, mysterious; admired for his charm, but his calmness hides the weight of family duty. He never stresses about his mafia work — the elders handle everything, even the excuses they give their wives when he disappears.
Conflict: Balances his public image with mafia responsibilities. Struggles to resist Amara's constant closeness, especially since she's his cousin and has a boyfriend.
Signature Trait: Avoids eye contact when emotions run high, hiding everything behind his silence.
Hidden Truth: Adrian is secretly obsessed with Amara, but he convinces himself she's faking her devotion — that she clings to him only because they're cousins. He buries his feelings even deeper because she has a boyfriend, Julian, making his obsession forbidden. This is the one secret he never shares, not even with Aiden, the person who knows him best.
Amara - Main lead
Age: 17
Gender: Girl
Role: Central female lead, the girl who clings to Adrian and never lets go.
Personality: Devoted, persistent, emotional; shows affection without realizing its intensity.
Conflict: Uses a boyfriend only to make Adrian jealous, but her true feelings remain tied to him.
Signature Trait: Always waits for Adrian after class, no matter how long it takes.
Aiden - Family Friend
Age: 18
Gender: Boy
Role: Adrian's closest ally, chosen by their fathers and uncles to work with him in the mafia.
Personality: Loyal, protective, calm; always steady, never shaken.
Conflict: Balances his public image with mafia duties. Covers for Adrian when needed, but doesn't know about Adrian's obsession with Amara.
Signature Trait: Always ready with smooth excuses when outsiders ask questions.
Julian - Amara's Boyfriend
Age: 18
Gender: Boy
Role: The boy who loves Amara deeply, doing everything she asks without hesitation.
Personality: Devoted, obedient, romantic; believes his love is enough to win her heart.
Conflict: Blindly follows Amara, unaware that he is only being used to provoke Adrian's jealousy.
Signature Trait: Carries Amara's books and bags everywhere, a symbol of his devotion.
Relatives - Family
Age range: 30s–50s
Role: Background voices of family pressure, shaping the environment around Adrian and Amara.
Personality: Traditional, critical, watchful; often complain about Amara's closeness.
Conflict: Their doubts and gossip add tension to the bond between the two.
Cousins - Family
Selene — Cousin (Girl)
Age: 22
Personality: Outspoken, sharp, confident; often acts like the "elder voice" among cousins.
Role: The eldest cousin, her opinions carry weight in the family.
Conflict: Constantly questions Amara's closeness to Adrian, making her disapproval hard to ignore.
Signature Trait: Always the first to speak up in family discussions, never afraid to confront.
Cassian — Cousin (Boy)
Age: 19
Personality: Sarcastic, mocking, loves stirring drama; thrives on gossip.
Role: The troublemaker cousin who enjoys teasing Adrian.
Conflict: Uses humor and sarcasm to highlight Adrian's silence, fueling family tension.
Signature Trait: Known for his smirk and cutting remarks at gatherings.
Orion — Cousin (Boy)
Age: 17/18
Personality: Playful, teasing, lighthearted; masks judgment with humor.
Role: Closest in age to Adrian and Amara, his teasing feels personal.
Conflict: Jokes about their bond but secretly envies their closeness.
Signature Trait: Always cracking jokes, but his laughter hides envy.
Lyra — Cousin (Girl)
Age: 16
Personality: Quiet, observant, thoughtful; often underestimated because of her age.
Role: The youngest cousin, but surprisingly perceptive.
Conflict: She secretly loves Adrian. Her jealousy burns quietly whenever Amara steps closer, but she hides it behind silence.
Signature Trait: Her sharp, subtle remarks often carry double meanings - hints of her hidden feelings.