Summer Waves
Ever since he was a kid, Sieghal was convinced that something terrifying was lurking under the sea, waiting for him with its jaws wide open. But he had no clue what kind of creature it could be. His fear only grew worse when his dad fell into the ocean, forcing him to return to his hometown—Shira, to face the terror he'd never been able to overcome for years.
Returning to Shira after all these years was no cakewalk for Sieghal, who despised the sea. While most folks would say the ocean is a super romantic place, not for Sieghal, it was just a gateway ready to drag his soul into death.
Unlike him, the people of Shira believed that the ocean, which had sustained them for decades, was protected by a guardian—a wonderful entity with shimmering silver scales. And it was this entity that had saved his dad when he fell into the sea during a massive storm that night.
"Is seventy million dollars is enough to buy your dignity, Alfreeda Sieghal?"
"Sir Dylan, I'm not to try sell my soul just to get money for my dad's medical bills."
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Chapter: 11. The Fear that Became RealityStaring at the bottles of antidepressants he got on the courier last night, Sieghal could only calm himself with the thought that his decision to go to the sea was the right one. He had also called Vasco to request a few months' leave to sort out his personal, and look, how lucky he was when Vasco kindly granted him the time off.Sieghal didn't bring much clothing, just like when he first came to Shira. He carefully repacked the clothes in his small suitcase before heading to the dock where Helbert's cruise was moored. He also neatly arranged the bottles of antidepressants he got from the courier, making sure he had counted them correctly to last him throughout his time at sea.Sieghal wasn't sure if it would be enough, but the cruise would dock in Bahrain, where he might be able to get more medication, albeit in a different dosage than what he had.Besides preparing all his belongings, Sieghal also withdrew ten million dollars he got from the lawyer last night. After ensuring he hadn
Last Updated: 2025-01-06
Chapter: 10. Not the Worst DecisionYohan still couldn't wrap his head around that Sieghal had made such a stupid decision, only making things worse. After the lawyer left their house, Sieghal explained everything—his financial situation and the fact that Carl had no insurance to cover the hospital bills.Even though being a Dealer was a breeze for Sieghal, being out in the open sea—the source of his fears—wouldn’t help."Please, cancel this contract now, Siegh." Yohan didn't know how often he'd said the same thing, but Sieghal stared at the ceiling, its beams decayed and weathered."Did Theo ever tell you how much Helbert offered to buy this run-down house?""You can't just change the subject like that.""It couldn't be more than a million or two, considering Helbert's overwhelming generosity." Sieghal guessed, but Yohan didn't take him seriously at all. He just sighed and rubbed his face."Helbert will find out you've been on antidepressants to stay calm all this time, and he’ll throw you out with an insane penalty. Y
Last Updated: 2025-01-05
Chapter: 09. Not Try To Sell My SoulSieghal and Theo sprinted through the hospital corridors, occasionally bumping into nurses and visitors. Sieghal's hurried apologies did little to pacify the grumbling passersby. They kept going, ignoring the irritated glances and muttered curses.Upon reaching the floor where their dad was, a nurse stood outside the room, clipboard in hand. "Are you Mr. Carl Hans' sons?""Yes, that's us—""No! I'm the only one responsible for my dad!" Theo interrupted, momentarily confusing the nurse. But when Sieghal gave a slight nod, the nurse quickly briefed them on Carl's condition."Your dad is critical. We need to act fast, or his lungs could fail, and he won't make it." the nurse was trying to explain their dad's condition to them."Just do it!" Theo commanded. "Do whatever it takes to keep my dad alive!""We understand, but since your dad doesn't have any health insurance, the hospital requires you to settle the surgery cost upfront, along with medication and recent care expenses." The nurse
Last Updated: 2025-01-04
Chapter: 08. The Hunted GuySieghal checked his phone when he heard it buzz. A message showed that five thousand dollars had been deposited into his account. That was his monthly salary from Vasco.Sighing, that's what Sieghal had been doing all day. He couldn't compare the money he got from Vasco with the amount left in his savings account and the hospital bills for his dad. Seventy million dollars, and in his account, he only had about two million dollars, plus the five thousand Vasco just sent him right now. It was still far from enough.Of course, it was nowhere near enough. What could he expect from working as a casino dealer without selling his soul to people like Zayn Arash?"No. I've had enough nightmares from that bastard, and I won't do something stupid like that again," he muttered, rubbing his face roughly and letting out a heavy sigh.After leaving Helbert in his car, Sieghal rushed home to give Theo the sandwich and coffee, which were probably cold by now. He didn't know if his brother would like w
Last Updated: 2025-01-03
Chapter: 07. He Say Sorry07. He Say SorrySieghal was blindsided when Helbert suddenly showed up out of nowhere. To top it off, the guy blocked Zayn's access to him, freeing their hands and standing firm like some human shield, all to stop Zayn from pushing Sieghal any further."Good morning, Mr. Arash," Helbert greeted him.Sieghal's brow furrowed. Did Helbert and Zayn know each other? Even though Zayn looked jittery, he tried to stare down Helbert, who was glaring back at him with an icy expression that screamed he'd devour anyone whole. That kind of look would make anyone tremble in fear, just like it did to Zayn Arash at that moment."O—oh, I didn't expect to run into the head of the Dylan family so soon," Zayn responded to Helbert's greeting. "How are you? I hope you are great as always, Sir Dylan?" he extended his hand, hoping for a handshake, but Helbert's cold demeanor left him hanging."I was expecting you at my office this afternoon, but here we are, bright and early, with you 'exercising.'" Helber
Last Updated: 2025-01-02
Chapter: 06. A Scar He HaveSieghal was picking up all the meds spilt on the floor last night. It was his last bottle before getting a new prescription from the pharmacy. They'd promised to send it over in two days once they restocked. Still, as of this morning, Sieghal hadn't gotten any confirmation from the hospital.Antidepressants. That's the only thing Sieghal could get after hitting up nearly every psychiatrist in Vegas. No hospital or clinic was left unvisited in his quest to shake off his fear and trauma. He'd tried every kind of therapy, but it was all in vain. That fear seemed to be ingrained in his soul, impossible to erase.Since he couldn't sleep, Sieghal cleared his mind with a shower, dousing his head with cold water in the early hours before the sun was even considering rising.As the water cascaded over him, Sieghal glanced at the scar left by the trauma he'd suffered that day. A Kraken bite covered almost half his calf, deep and unforgiving, the keloid mark refusing to budge despite all the cre
Last Updated: 2025-01-01
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