What a miracle..."Patient 111, Ms. Allura Marin is awake!"The nurses and doctors were startled by how Allura's pulse and heart rate went back to normal. They stopped the defibrillation as they quickly turned on the generators and checked up on her.I felt my body and senses slowly working up. I feel my muscles tensing up as my finger twitches, catching the attention of the nurses."Ms. Marin, can you hear us? Are you able to open your eyes?" One of the nurses called.I could hardly open my eyes, and it was hard even if it was just moving my eyelids. I feel so paralyzed."Call the guardians."Toshiro and Zacharias are still sitting in the hospital hallway chairs. Zacharias' foot was tapping on the ground every second and he kept on fiddling with his fingers due to panic and nervousness. His mind is filled with hopes and prayers, and the loud heave and beat in his chest barely help."Sirs, we have urgent news," the nurse said, taking a long breath."Ms. Marin is finally awake."Zachar
--FLASHBACKS----Lazarus' POV----Two months ago, the day before Lazarus' death...--"A tool. That's what makes you dumb, yet commendable."My head fuzzed through the incessant thoughts flooding my mind. It was distinctly a voice. A consolidated voice, yet it still brings me fear and trepidation to this day."A tool. That's what makes you dumb, yet commendable."It's Hajime's first and last words to me.I visited the cemetery after many years. I visited Hajime's grave again after years."It's been a while," I mussitated. It's been a week since Regio attacked us. I felt like I was mounted on this wheelchair."Boss, the preparation for the next attack is still in progress," one of my workers informed beside me.There are more people standing beside me, also visiting Hajime's grave. Haru, Cedric, and my workers."Your tool needs to be sharpened, Hajime. I need you to stand up from your grave. I don't care if you're a walking zombie at this point." I said, more like pleaded.The weather h
"Who are you?" Allura mussitated cluelessly.Zacharias wasn't speaking or giving any response to Allura's words. He was too busy finding his emotions in his chest from the heavy boulder of your words.Allura woke up. Zacharias was glad; he was beyond happy, but what she said next tore him into pieces."Mr. Zacharias—" The doctors called. They were even contemplating approaching or even calling his name. To say, he's like a ticking bomb.Even Toshiro, who's standing beside him, is also left in a stupor and shock. He knew it was just the beginning of Zacharias' dread."A-Allura..." Zacharias called out, and his eyes tried to find any reaction from her or even a single muscle movement, though nothing came out, but a look of fear in her eyes.She's awake, but it feels like she's also dead at the same time."Allura, d-do you recognize me? Please, answer me. I'm not kidding around." Zacharias continued to say to her in a brittle voice."C-Callista," Allura whispered.Zacharias' eyes widened
A week has passed, and everyone is back in the Regio residence. They settled for at least three days to arrange their documents and, most importantly, Lorenzo's papers, his medical bills, and his funeral arrangements.They thought that today was another work day for Regio until Zacharias calls for a sudden meeting.Everyone is silent, austere looks plastered on their faces as their eyes scan nothing but enervation.Zacharias was just staring at the thin air while his fingers were interlocked, sitting there on the middle-end chair by their long meeting table. He feels so overburdened. A plethora of endless thoughts started to loom in his mind while starting this meeting.The Regio executives went inside the room, and after a few minutes of waiting, they were finally completed, except for two people."As you all know, Eri's personnel came here to pick up Allura's things. They're moving to another city." Zacharias starts to speak.Almost everyone has heard the news, and they knew they co
ONE YEAR LATER...Everyone parted ways. Everyone starts to have a new future. Yet the remnants of yesterday, of last month, and of the past few years can't be erased from their minds.They kept on seeing the glimpse of yesterday. The glimpse of horrid.And some people are stuck in that "yesterday".Just like some Regio executives.Leo is sitting in the corner of his room, and bottles of beer are strewn all over his room, but for him, it feels like a dark cellar.It's been a year since he's been like this. Only a few friends and distant relatives visit him frequently, but only one family member can bring his sanity back."Leo, are you still there?" a voice erupted from Leo's phone that was thrown across the room. It's one of his distant relatives, but he couldn't care less about it."I don't know how to live anymore. If only, I can bring myself to the fucking adoption center. It's like I lost a parent. Fucking hell, which path should I go to? Why didn't you at least wait for me, Lorenz
They say, at the end of the day, it's the people who are capable of achieving their wants, dreams, and affords that will only survive.And years later...It's only those people who are sane, and who still have a space in mind for serenity.They think it's okay to survive in this world, but what's engulfing them is the feeling of dread and loneliness as they grow old.It was a mixture of emotions, honestly. It's overwhelming."Kanji, how was it?" Toshiro asked as he entered Kanji's office in his firm.The two knew it was best for the group to disband. They felt like it was the best option. It's a horrendous era for them, and they have to end it.Kanji didn't notice that he was dozing off, so Toshiro had to call his attention thrice. "Kanji?""O-oh," Kanji shook his head. "Sorry, what was that?""I said, how's the convention, a while ago?" Toshiro asked."Ah, it's alright. Just a few errands here and there," Kanji replied as he placed his phone on his office table while turning his phon
Ten years later..."The rise of Dias Corporation! Cheers!"The workers of Dias Corporation clanked their bottles as they commemorated a special day for the company inside a restaurant."Madame Marin... All of us look up at her hard work." Eri's workers said with genuineness."I never doubt how I grew my daughter. She deserves the position in my company." Eri said as she sipped the glass of wine.After being admitted to the hospital ten years ago, Eri immediately entered my name in her company. Of course, it wasn't that easy. I had to attend therapy, take my prescription every day, and take extra lessons.It was like I was at university again, studying business courses for a brief period of time but also needing to join the civil service and earn a degree in business management to secure the position. Even though Eri, my stepmother, had to cover all of my expenses, it wasn't simple to attend classes while still keeping up with my health."Cheers to Ms. Allura Marin, our general manager
"Madame Allura!"I woke up the next morning feeling nausea washing over me. As soon as I got out of bed, I heard frantic knocks on my door and someone calling me.Fixing my hair and appearance for a bit, I opened the door since it seemed like the maids were calling me in a rush."Secretary Willbert Zane has been calling you. Eight o'clock is close, and you're going to be late for your supposed meeting, madame!" The maids shouted."Fuck," I cursed under my breath."Tell Secretary Zane that I'll be there in thirty minutes," I hurriedly added as I closed the door and proceeded on getting ready.After forty minutes of getting ready, even if I'm told that I'll be finished within thirty minutes, I quickly prep myself and ate at least small portions of breakfast before going out of the house."Ah shit, mom will kill me." I thought. I know that my stepmother Eri is the one that holds the highest position in the company, and of course, there will be times when she needs to take her role. She m