..Throughout the night, the female ghost did not speak. She just laid on her bed quietly. I am not even sure if she was sleeping. I also chose to remain quiet and to get some sleep. Since I was in a grim reaper's barrier I could get as much sleep as I want! Something I could not do since I am a ghost!So I indeed fell asleep.It would be perfect to finally sleep after a long time, but I was suddenly awakened by a presence in front of me. A presence I am very sensitive with.I felt there was a penetrating gaze on me. The biting cold and the familiar malicious aura made me woke up. This familiar sensation...!A demon!I opened my eyes and was met by a hideous face with red eyes.!!"Kyakk!" I was surprised that I slapped that face away from me.Because it was so sudden, I used a lot of force that I felt my hand sting a lot. But the face in front of me was only slightly tilted to the side.How come there was a demon here?! Was Sir Benjamin's barrier broken by a demon?!"Ou..ch." A hoar
A/n: This chapter is fixed. Thank you for waiting. **** Jia's face turned solemn. Sir Benjamin's words have hidden meanings. "What are you suggesting?" Sir Benjamin maintained his smile. "I am not suggesting anything. I am just explaining how this doll works. This doll doesn't only contain entrapment. When a soul was entrapped in this rugged doll, it would be able to move as what the soul inside wanted. But its actions would be restricted as to how could the doll moves. " Jia looked back at the doll. She had no intention of trying it out on Kelly. "That soul inside that doll...why aren't you taking it out?" Sir Benjamin's smile became shallow. "The soul inside the doll has been there for a long time. The soul inside has forgotten that she was a soul with an identity and memories. Because she was entrapped for so long, she was slowly becoming the doll itself. There's no need for me to take out a damaged soul. She would disappear by herself." Sir Benjamin lightly tapped the glass c
The meal was truly luxurious. I stuffed myself like a hungry soul who hadn't fed anything for decades.Jia was also the same. If she was not a living being, I might have thought she was a hungry ghost who haven't eaten anything. Anyone who looked at her would pity her for only being able to eat at this moment.Hmph! She should not be too greedy about food. Unlike me, she could eat these anytime!On the other hand, the female ghost ate with graceful manners. She was even using the silverware accordingly!Her graceful eating made me momentarily stunned.Is this woman a nobility? Or a rich young lady?Anyway, I did not bother to give her too much attention since all my focus was on eating.This was a rare chance!After the meal, I sincerely gave my thanks to Sir Benjamin."Thank you Sir for your hospitality. "Sir Benjamin just waved his hand. "It's alright. You came here with gifts. Giving you a place to settle for a night and a little food is nothing."I just smiled awkwardly at his re
Jia and Ms. Lilian agreed to meet at Sir Benjamin's place tonight. After leaving Ms. Lilian at the train station, we went to the hospital.We used the same discreet way when I brought Jia here for the first time.Jia put the folder on the desk. She glanced at Lucas who was still gazing blankly at the air. "He is awake, right?""He is. But at the same time not.""What do you mean by that?""I think he is stuck between the world of the dead and the living. Lucas is...." I halted.Right, Jia doesn't know Lucas was half demonized."Not now. I can't fully explain it to you yet."Jia: "???"I can't fully tell Jia Lucas's condition. Not because I don't trust her. I let her in here because I trusted her. It was Sir Benjamin's bizarre abilities that I don't trust. What if he has spells to know what a person was thinking?"I already put the first folder together with the notes. I hope they can take the bait."I smiled assuringly, "Don't worry. The folders we sent them before have already been
Although Jia was still scared, it could not be seen in her face or her body movements.I gave Jia a thumbs up. "Good job! Keep up the good work!"Jia became more firm. She was becoming courageous with my cheer.An hour later, Michael finally arrived at the scene."Where is she?" I heard his voice from outside the room. His voice was heavy and deep.Jia unconsciously swallowed. I went to her back and patted her, "Don't worry, I am here. I won't let them hurt you."Jia whispered, "What can you do? You are a ghost.""Ghosts have some uses too, you know."Although I can't block any incoming fist to Jia, I could still support her. If the worst thing happens, then I have no choice but to seek help from Sir Benjamin. Although I might pay a big price, that doesn't matter.Michael came in and saw Jia.His thick eyebrow moved, "This child is indeed young.""???" What does he mean by that?Michael took the chair in front of Jia. "I have heard the situation from my men. You are caught red-handed
The negotiation went well. Convincing Michael was not really easy, but they don't have a choice but to trust Jia.Even if they could not trust her, to get the second information that was necessary for their infiltration plan, they have to go along with Jia's whims.When Jia left, Michael and the team leader discussed in the room."Is it enough to give her a blank check?" The team leader asked.Jia and I could not come up with a proper price for the information. We did not expect to get caught in the act and deal with them so soon. To get out of the situation, I told Jia that we should use a blank check first.Thankfully, Michael did not care about how much money the information would cost them and generously gave Jia a blank check with his signature on the front.This made Jia and I shocked.Does it mean that no matter how much we wrote here they could give us the exact same amount?I was so skeptical about it so I stayed with Michael and his men in the room. Of course, the purpose wa
What kind of ghost would reject this offer? Either they give up in life or I am hiding something.Either way, they would be suspicious of me."I understand. That's truly a good offer. But...as I said, I am not yet prepared. What if the capital decided to keep me there for the sake of investigation? As you said, I am a valuable person who knows a lot in this case. They would surely burden me with a lot of work."I can't do it right now. Sir Reynold should know that I just died three months ago. I still have plenty of things and knots to be untied in my past. And I can't do that if I am in the capital. Thus, I could only go to the capital once I settled my personal business."My words were not lies. Although my personal business such as the investigation about my identity was still on hold, which reminds me of the folder about myself that I haven't read yet, Lucas and Sister Nancy's matter was personal for me too.And they are running out of time than me. Their matters are more urgent
When I met Bite in the other room, I was taken aback.Bite was carrying a bag with a lot of daily necessities in one hand, and the other hand, he was carrying packs of candies.He really looked like someone who was in the middle of shopping.Today must be his payday."You look tired." Bite handed me a candy."How generous of you," I said as I accepted the candy."Well, it should be the employer who should give us free takeaways like this.""..." Now I am guilty.I still have the tokens with me. This reminds me to buy some candies for my employers and for Will."I will keep that in mind.""Mhm. By the way, why did you ask for me specifically? I think it's not related to the investigation, right?"Bite caught my hint right away."Yes. Actually, I want to assign you for another mission.""Only me?""How much progressed you have with the investigation?""We haven't found anything new aside from our initial investigation. We are still keeping records of Mathew's daily life and the shifts b
That weekend, I crashed at Jia's home and dragged her to my apartment. Colt was sad but since it was rare for me and Jia to have a girl's party night, Colt finally let go of his soon-to-be wife. Seeing them lovely-dovey and could not even be separated for one night, made me feel bitter. Tsk. With beers and snacks, I told Jia about Laurance's offer. "I told you! He liked you!" "I don't want to think that you are right. But...if Laurence really looks at me that way...it would be hard for me to reject him." "I saw that Laurence twice. I could say he is handsome, tall, and rich. What's not to like about him?" "If Colt heard you he would be heartbroken and jealous." "Colt is not here anyway. Why are you having difficulty rejecting him?" "Because he is my boss. If he confesses to me and I reject him, how would I face him afterward? Would he want to see me after that? I think my job is in danger." "Girl, why don't you just accept Laurence? Since the man like you, give him a chance."
It's been nine years since that incident. It was said that a momentary earthquake around the area caused the club to have cracks in the wall and its ceiling to give out. Nevertheless, the people were injured that night and the club has been investigated. That was when the dead body count increased. There were actually people who died in the club because of an unknown incident. But because they were no proof that they were murdered or any motives behind their deaths, it was only branded as an accident. But there was one thing in common, they died while they were in the club. They were only declared dead when they arrived at the hospital. The club was suspended for not reporting this strange anomaly but they were back in business after a month. After all, it was not the fault of the club owner. Some people said it might be related to the accident eight years ago. But after that, there was no incident that happened again in that building. When I mentioned it to Jia, she just shrugge
Seeing him, I felt my heart tightly squeezed. My body shook. As if I was struck by lightning, I remained dazed and rooted in the ground.It was a strange face that I haven't seen before. But...why...why the sight of him affected me so much?I felt like crying, yelling, rampaging, and crying all over again. As if a pandora's box was opened and all my crazy emotions that I have kept were released. It was an emotion that I could not define.However, what I knew was that the feeling of loss I have suddenly found its meaning- longing.I have never felt such longing before. As if the empty hole in my heart found its piece. It was as if I finally found a light in the darkness where I have been wandering for so long.My nose went sour and my sight blurred. I held back my tears.I don't understand why these overwhelming emotions suddenly came out. But I know it was all related to this man.The man crouched down and checked my ankle.Our surrounding was chaotic. There were people screaming, ob
Jia then told everyone in the group. "I think you guys already have fun. How about we call it a day? Let's all go home."I looked strangely at Jia. Was she hinting at everyone to leave?Is something about to happen?"The night is just starting. When things heated up we will go to the dance floor. Don't leave yet." The group was hot-blooded and wanted to dance all night until dawn.Jia tried to convince them but they were determined to get wild this night.Jia turned silent, she was a bit frustrated.I pulled at her sleeves, "Why are you hinting them to leave?""Well, based on the story of this place I am now sure that there is a demon here. A vengeful one. It has been hiding for eight years after it killed the students. Now, it must have been hungry and looking for victims. What is strange though is that there is no news of accidents that happened here even though this place is running for a year."I don't doubt Jia. So I made a guess. "Could it be the owner is covering it up?""Perha
I asked the group which university they were from, what course they were in and etcetera.My social skills were okay. I could answer and ask questions effortlessly. However, it was just that I don't make deep connections with other people aside from Jia. So oftentimes, after making friends, I won't contact them afterward."It is the first time we saw you two here. Don't you go clubbing in this area?" One of them asked."Honestly, it is the first time we went to the club. We are still adapting to college life." I replied. Some of the people here were seniors. They were kind and gave me advice on what to look out for in the club. Such as not accepting drinks from strangers.We got lucky that we met such a nice group. Even Jia seemed to open up too.They were talkative and kept us interested. At least with them, we don't have to be bored and dance on the dance floor.One of them even opened a spooky topic."Hey. Do you guys know that before this became a club it is a dormitory eight yea
Jia sighed, "That's right. I can see some things that other people don't."I expected it. But I am still surprised."...Can you see ghosts and spirits?""You can say that."I clenched my fist. "...Then can you see if I am haunted?"Jia was surprised. "...Haunted?""I have always felt it. It is always in my dreams, at the bottom of my heart, in the depth of my consciousness. I am haunted. But the problem is I don't know what is haunting me."Jia turned silent."...Is it a person?" I asked.Jia did not answer."Is it my mom?"Jia looked away. "There's no one behind you. You are not haunted by some ghosts.""Then what I am haunted with? What is it? What is making me restless?"Jia shut her mouth tightly. But I could see her struggling.Her hesitation and strange reaction made me think of something ridiculous.Could it be that...Jia was hiding something from me? Could she know about it?However, Jia just looked me in the eyes with pained and complicated emotions."I can't tell you, Kelly.
Another year had passed since then. Although I can't explain this feeling of loss and this emptiness in my heart, as if a deep hole appeared and was never filled, I continued my daily life. I figured that when I wasn't busy with something I end up dazing and thinking about what I lost. It was confusing and all the thinking made my chest hurt. To distract myself, I studied hard at college and work part-time in my free time. My busy schedule kept me going. My thoughts and my unexplainable emotions were put aside. Jia was worried for me ever since I broke down at my graduation. She tried to cheer me up by visiting some other places and letting me meet some new friends. However, even Jia was not good at making friends. She sometimes end up screwing it up or my awkward silence and blank stares made the people we met looked strangely at us. In the end, only our friendship remained. "I am not really interested in meeting other people. I am already busy at school and at my part-time
One year later.... I watched our Principal make an emotional speech for the graduates. The teachers were all proud and smiling. While the students were bored and wanted to finish the speech soon. When the Principal finally congratulated us and ended the speech, the graduates cheered up. The whole venue was filled with loud cheers. I just stood there in a daze, feeling everything was unreal. Today is my graduation from senior high. After I woke up from the coma, I have undergone treatment for two months before I got discharged. When I tried to go back to school, I learned that the entire school got banned and the Miguel family who tortured me so much had been punished severely. Alejandro and Claire were in jail while the recent news about Ella was that she had killed her husband and she was facing a trial. The old man's relatives won't let her go and will make her life worst. She won't be able to bother me anymore. Many things changed after I woke up. The things I wanted to b
A/n: This chapter is fixed. *** Sir Benjamin also looked sad. "Lucas has included this in our deal. I have to make sure you return even if I have to force you. Please accept our last goodwill for you." My tears fall. I understand Sir Benjamin and Lucas' concerns and sacrifice. They were only thinking about me. But my heart and soul were really unwilling. And how could I turn back on Sir Benjamin and Lucas' great effort? Sir Benjamin wanted to use his last remaining energy for me while Lucas was willing to endure a long journey mainly because of me. I looked down at Lucas. He was still unconscious and the black veins in his face reduced a lot. He was not frowning in pain anymore, he looked peaceful as if he was asleep. Would it be the last time that I would see him? Wouldn't I be able to even say goodbye? "You bad man...We can't even say goodbye to each other..." I hugged him tightly as my tears fell on him. Sir Benjamin stood up and turned his back on us. He looked at the