I nodded my head strongly at her.
"You're damn right. We can't change anything right now. We are dead."
"Hic." The drenched woman started sobbing.
"Hic. Wuahhhh! Wuahh!" She cried a river.
Sigh. I had no choice but to hug her and let her cry in my chest.
She made my whole uniform wet now, ah.
Well, what could I possibly do?
She doesn't want to see her brother and I can't change what she looked like.
A long time passed before the woman calmed down.
She peeked at me from her wet hair.
"I...I want to see my brother now."
"..are you sure? You wouldn't haunt him?"
The drenched woman shook her head.
"I won't. That's why you are coming with me to stop me from hurting him or haunting him."
"...."
How come she was the one ordering me around? I was the boss here, ah!
But I still weighed the pros and cons.
Since I don't have anything to do and this will keep the ghost fro
"Wait." I suddenly stopped.Rica looked at me.I couldn't see her whole face. But her clear brown eyes reflected my bloody figure."I just wanted to remind you that if you ever become a demon I wouldn't hesitate to offer you to the burned mansion. You know what they were interested in."Rica nodded. "I've heard rumors that there was a ghost market in the city. The famous burned house. "It looked like Rica had lived here in the dead's world for quite some time to hear of this rumor."Yes. I have connections with them and I could easily ask for help to haunt you and harvest you."Rica tilted her head. The continuous sound of dripping water was loud and clear in this moment of silence."I am not joking. So promise me you won't turn to a demon."Rica looked at me for a long time before she pointed at the house."I won't turn. Now, let's go."I finally followed her to enter the old house.Since we are gh
I was silent for a moment.Then I raised my hand that was holding Rica's hair."As you can see, she was being held as my prisoner right now. I have to bring her or I have to tie her somewhere."Sir Carl nodded. "Then tie her somewhere.""...."You are so ruthless Sir Carl. Really, as expected for someone who came from this corrupt burned mansion.I glanced at Rica.Rica did not need me to say anything and just nodded her head. She was fine with it. Or should I say she doesn't seem to care?"Alright. Where can we tie her?"*****After we tie Rica on some burned pole and looked for Sir Carl's friend to look after Rica, Sir Carl and I went to his room."Kelly, I know you are a green soul and probably doesn't know the ways of this world. It's a whole new world for you.""Yeah, you're right. It's a scary world."Sir Cal nodded. "That's why I knew that you don't know some of the dangers hidden
I told the news to Rica and surprisingly, she did not react strongly about this.She was actually happy that she could see her brother even at the cost of her own soul.She must truly love her brother a lot."Are you sure? These people would watch you until you've become a demon and is ready to be harvested. Are you really fine with that?" I asked dumbfoundedly.How could someone be so calm and be happy about it when they knew that their whole existence might be gone? And the people who would be responsible for that were the people in front of her?It wasn't fine that I am the one who brought her here and have her trapped in this situation. I felt responsible.But Rica's eyes were shining."I am not sure if I should meet my brother. Because I am afraid I would hunt him and refuse to leave his side. I was afraid I would totally become a demon and bring cursed into his household. I can't bear to see him with that in mind. But now.
Dawn breaks and the sun started to reveal its presence.Rica and Jun were holding hands.They were on the roof of Jun's house. They watched as people come and go from his house. It was chaotic. After all, a man had just died.The sun had risen.His second son came. He was crying as he hugged his mom.In the afternoon, the eldest came. He was even wearing his own military uniform. He cried too as he hugged his mom and his brother.The two at the top of the rooftop were silent. Their eyes were on the people on the ground.Jun came down and hugged his family as well. Tears started to swell up in his eyes.Rica was left on the roof. She just watched him.Sir Cal was quiet all the time. I glanced at him. At least he has some conscience to give the siblings some time to reunite.Then Sir Carl stepped forward, "It's time to go."Rica turned to us.Since we were only watching their
I was standing in front of Sir Reynold's room. Carl directly went to Sir Reynold's office to report an important matter. I bet it was about Rica's disappearance and the demon's warehouse. It had been half an hour already when the door finally opened. Carl looked at me. "The investigation for the demon's warehouse will start tomorrow. " "Oh.." So I have still days left to enjoy my life as a ghost until I become a demon's food? Carl then passed me a pouch, "Sir Reynold wanted to give this to you." A gift? I reached out for it and was about to take it but Carl did not let it go. "Do you really want to give it to me or not?" Carl finally reluctantly let go of the pouch. "In all honestly, I don't see why Sir Reynold has to give you some rewards when all you do is cause trouble for us. You even tricked us." "When did I tricked you? It was you who tricked me." Carl turned to the side. His half handsome face was
Lucas looked away, "I promised that I won't let anything happen to you under my watch. So it's expected that I will help." My lips twitched. 'Won't anything happen' my ass...I have almost become a nutritional meal for a demon twice. Anyway, I should consider that paid since Lucas really helped this time despite his attitude of not wanting anyone to know about his past. Based on Lucas's arrogant and loft attitude, he would never want anyone to know his pitiful past. "Yes, yes I understand." Knowing Lucas, I should not tackle on this matter anymore. So I changed the subject. "You came to find me about the next mission?" "Yes and also some other things." "What things?" "I have heard that you encounter a strange situation. Have you truly seen the 'door to the afterlife'?" "What??? Where did you hear that? I have not seen the 'door' Rica mentioned!" I asked flabbergasted. Not a day had passed yet people already knew t
One of the disadvantages of being a ghost was the lack of resources for their kind. Unlike the living, they aren't able to feel anything like hunger, tiredness, and pain. As well as pleasure, fullness, relaxation, and comfort.The Dead doesn't need anything so to find water was such an impossible thing to do.Lucas shook his head, "There's no market that sells water. I have been in the five markets before and visited the three widest ghost market, but there was no such thing as selling water. There's no demand, so of course, there's no supply. We could only ask help from drenched ghost and give us drip by drip."I scratched my head. Rica should have told us in advance this information so that before she left we should have gotten some water from her. Well, it was too late to regr
There was heavy pressure in the air as I walked along the corridor. Unlike before, when Lucas met every people and greeted him, no ghost was in sight. Lucas broke the silence. "Carl, what are you aiming for using the whole people at the mansion and spreading this rumor about the door to the afterlife? I can't believe you told them to search something fruitless." "Is it not entirely useless. Besides, this will give more hope to the dead who are roaming aimlessly without care. Who knows, maybe we will get something out of it. " Carl then turned to us. He spoke to Lucas, "You'll know the rest later. Sir Reynold will explain it to you. And also, the reports you asked for are here already." "You got the result?" Lucas asked with a hint of anticipation on his voice. "Yes, we did. It took quite a time. I bet you owe us again this time." "Don't worry. I always make sure to pay them." ??? What are they talking ab
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