Being a ghost without a physical body was one of the perks of being a ghost. I did not need to recuperate from my injury or weak body. Once the pain was gone, I was back to normal.Carl came to the room afterward and lead us to Sir Reynold."Your luck is truly great, huh?" This was how Carl greeted me.How truly insincere. I swayed my hair arrogantly, "It's not luck but my ability."Carl: "...."Carl ignored my self-serving quotes and turned to Lucas."By the way, why are you wearing sunglasses?""It's a new fashion." Lucas dismissed it by answering nonchalantly.I was speechless.New fashion? You have time to care about fashion while I was suffering? "You guys have gone a great job. I expected there would be casualties. You did not disappoint us. So I especially prepared great rewards for you two." Sir Reynold put two folders on the desk."Your first reward is this."Folders?One has my name and the other one has Lucas.Lucas took the folder but did not open it hurriedly like befor
On the way back to the hospital, no one dared to speak. Both of us have weights in our minds.The 'door to the afterlife' importance to me had now become significant just second after recovering my memories.I should investigate more about this so I could help Lucas.I glanced at the folder. Although I badly wanted to study what was inside, there was a matter at hand that I must first do.When we arrived at our territory floor, I cornered Lucas."So...you promised to me that we are going to talk about it after the hunt was over. Now is the time."Before the hunt, Lucas deliberately avoided me because I saw something that I shouldn't see. It was Lucas' business, but as his partner, it was my business too. I could not help but be angry that he was keeping this to himself.Avoiding me was not the answer! If Lucas was suffering, I, the person who received much help from him should payback and help him.Oh...I sound cool at that, right?Lucas stepped back from my kabedon pose*.(A/n: Kabed
I threw away this another embarrassment. I controlled my expression and went back to the topic. "...Then what is gonna happen now? How can we fix your eye?" Lucas lowered his eyes. He let go of my hand and covered his right eye. It took him a long time to answer. "...It will never go back to normal." What...? "You are going to have a red eye for the rest of your lives? Lucas chuckled at my question. I shut my mouth. I realized my question was silly. "Why? Don't you like my new look? I thought you said I am still handsome even I look like this." He joked. But I could not smile. Not returning back to normal....This case seemed worst than I thought. Does it mean that the part of Lucas's soul that got eaten by the demon would never be recovered? What would happen to him then? He said he lost control over the demon. The battle that was going on inside him every day was not easy to handle and would be difficult with each passing day. If Lucas was distracted or lowered his
**** It was fleeting like a wind. It was as if Lucas was only a shadow that disappeared when the light shone on him. Lucas...was gone. I stared at my empty hand with my wide eyes. I was holding Lucas tightly but he still disappeared. Lucas.... Was he....truly gone? My sight blurred as tears poured down like an unending river. I could not believe it. I don't want to believe it. But the coldness I feel in my hand and the scene of him disappearing was proof that Lucas had truly disappeared. I covered my face while crying heart-wrenchingly. "Lucas...." I expected that I would feel sad when Lucas was gone, but I did not know that his disappearance would make me feel like a huge hole appeared in my chest. As if someone dug my heart and stole it from me. The shock of Lucas's disappearance made uncomprehend reality. This might be an illusion. A very bad nightmare. Lucas...could not be...He couldn't be gone... I just cried there unmovingly. The night was cold. Its chilling air
Room 400In a hospital room filled with a bunch of machines, Doctor Henry was doing another check-up.It had been an hour since the patient had woken up. However, there was no still response from him.Doctor Henry checked the patient's pupils again. He shoved his flashlight to see if the refraction of light would cause some movement even if it was slight. However, it remained dull and unmoving. It was no different from having his eyes closed. Although the patient's condition was not different when he was in a coma, it was still a huge breakthrough that the patient opened his eyes.It was the patient's first movement in five years."You have clearly waken up. So why are you not responding?" Doctor Henry pondered.The patient's vitals were weak but at least at a normal level. All the patient's senses were dull. That's reasonable since it's been five years ever since he was in bed.Doctor Henry raised the blanket and checked the patient's legs.The legs were thinner than the patient's a
Doctor Henry felt strange after the call ended. The suspicion in his heart grew and various dog-blooded dramas came up in his mind. He shook his head and took the patients' files to distract himself from these strange thoughts. An hour later, the nurse came knocking on his office's doors. "Sir, the guardian from patient 400 is here." Doctor Henry put down his file and looked up at the man who had just came in. That's right. The guardian who was supposed to be in overseas was here. Doctor Henry stood up and offered the newcomer to sit. "I heard from your brother that you are currently overseas. It's a good thing your previous number still works and you came to answer. This is a very crucial stage for the patient and I really wish to talk with the guardian about his condition. So I hope you won't take it against me for trying to inform you twice." Michael Aden seemed confused, then understanding came to his eyes. The thoughts came sudden and went quickly. The man's usual stern ex
Three folders were placed in front of me. "Here it is. This is the copy of the folders that Lucas received before. The last one is in his hands. We haven't made a copy of it because of his request. But I bet these three folders with Lucas' information are enough, right?" Carl said with a business smile. I eyed him in suspicion. How could Carl give this information that Lucas held preciously so easily to others? Lucas had paid an exorbitant amount for each file that five hundred tokens would not be enough for these three files. So for me to acquire it so easily, made me doubt this whole exchange. Was it really fine? I only expected Carl to answer my question or tell me a simple short story about Lucas' life and death. That's all. But to get something as important as this. If Lucas come to learn about this, he would be surely enraged-- Pang. My heart ached again. I once again was reminded that Lucas was not in the right state to worry about this. Lucas... "What? You don't
"Ha! A person like her who destroy the lives of others doesn't deserve to have a child!" I was so invested in this that I forgot what I am looking for. I proceeded to the third folder. The third folder was game-changing. There was another character introduced here. The mysterious person who was scheming behind that bitch was now revealed. It was a huge revelation. The mastermind was none other than the younger brother of the husband. The uncle of the son! What the heck?! I did not expect that. How could you let your nephew be motherless and how could you poison a child related to you by blood? Isn't it so vicious? This damned uncle was never suspected nor his crimes were exposed. However, no matter how much meticulous and thoroughly this uncle was, he would not be able to hide his vicious identity in front of these ghosts. The investigators were invisible, so the ghost was the best spies out there. The mastermind's identity was revealed when Victoria got drunk one day i
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