**Chapter 3: Jealousy and Manipulation**

As the days went by, Fatin's influence grew, and she began to flirt shamelessly with Daniel, Sufian's crush. Daniel, a handsome athlete with a charming smile, had been the object of Sufian's affections for a while. Sufian's jealousy intensified as he watched Fatin and Daniel grow closer, feeling like he was losing his friend and his crush. Fatin, sensing Sufian's unease, began to manipulate Imran, suggesting that Sufian was holding him back and that they would make a better duo on stage. Imran, torn between his loyalty to Sufian and his growing attraction to Fatin, began to consider ditching his friend. One day, as Imran and Sufian were rehearsing their song, Fatin approached them, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Hey, guys, I've been thinking," she said, her voice husky. "Why don't we change the song to something more upbeat? I have a great idea for a duet." Imran's eyes lit up, and he turned to Sufian. "What do you think, Sufian? Should we change the song?" Sufian's face fell, and he felt a pang of anxiety. "I don't know, Imran. I was really looking forward to performing our song." But Imran was already won over by Fatin's enthusiasm. "Come on, Sufian, it'll be fun," he said, his voice persuasive. "We can make it work." Sufian sighed, feeling frustrated. "I'm just saying, Imran, be careful. You're my best friend, and I don't want to lose you." Fatin, sensing an opportunity, chimed in. "I'm not trying to come between you guys, but I think Imran and I could make a great team. We're both talented, and we could really wow the audience." Imran's eyes locked onto Fatin's, and Sufian felt like he was losing his friend. As they continued to rehearse, the tension between them grew. Sufian couldn't shake off the feeling that Fatin was manipulating Imran, and he began to wonder if their friendship was strong enough to withstand her influence. That night, as Imran and Sufian walked home, Sufian confronted Imran about his growing closeness to Fatin. "Imran, I know you're excited about the talent show, but you need to be careful around Fatin. She's playing you, man." Imran stopped walking, his expression defensive. "What are you talking about, Sufian? Fatin's just a friend." Sufian sighed, feeling frustrated. "Imran, you're not seeing what I see. She's using you to get attention, and she's going to hurt you." Imran shook his head, his voice firm. "You're just jealous, Sufian. You need to get over it." The argument ended with Imran storming off, leaving Sufian feeling hurt and isolated. As he walked home, he couldn't shake off the feeling that their friendship was on the brink of collapse. Meanwhile, Fatin watched from the sidelines, a satisfied smile spreading across her face. She had played her cards perfectly, and now Imran was hers for the taking. But little did she know, her manipulation would ultimately lead to her downfall. As the days went by, Imran began to realize that Fatin's intentions were not pure. He started to see her in a different light, and his feelings for her began to wane. But for now, the damage was done, and Sufian was left to pick up the pieces of their shattered friendship. The rift between Imran and Sufian grew wider, and it seemed like their friendship was beyond repair. But as they navigated the challenges of the talent show, they would have to confront their differences and fight to save their bond. The question was, would their friendship survive the test of time, or would Fatin's manipulation tear them apart forever?