3 years later
Monsters aren't born, they're created. They're not the ones hiding under the bed, they're the ones inside you. They're created from the pain of one's heart, the pain is what's turned into darkness.
Little by little, the darkness grows and overpowers one's mind, body and soul, making someone it's personal bitch. It's exactly what happened to her. A monster was created from the innocence she once had, the innocence taken and made into madness.
Over the years, she fully processed what had happened to her, what her ex did to her. She became fully aware and became curious too. What was this thrill her ex got from killing, from murdering. She never found out herself but that didn't mean she wasn't curious.
However, as well as the storm raging in her mind, Eden had a storm around her too. This was her second to last year in university and she had to graduate. There was just one small issue. She could no longer afford to.
Eden began her studies on a scholarship, she didn't want to tell her family about her money problems, by family she means Eric since she didn't have her parents, and if she doesn't pay rent by the end of this month, she would lose her apartment. So yes, Eden was knee deep in a load of shit.
She had taken on a job a few months back, just a simple cashier in a convenience store, and it got her food, but it wasn't enough for both university and a roof over her head. She barely got time to study anymore.
The empty bench she sat on was cold from the snow of late December, Eden's nose was red as well as her eyes. She couldn't help but cry in frustration. What was she supposed to do? She wasn't about to ask Eric for help, and she wasn't in contact with her parents anymore. She hasn't been for the past 7 years, ever since they found out she discovered she was adopted, and her father wasn't her biological father. It caused problems with the couple as the father himself didn’t know that she wasn't his daughter. She was then disowned.
She didn't know what else to do anymore. Her mind was a war, and she couldn't take it anymore. She screamed. She screamed so loud letting out pent up frustration and anger. Thankfully, the park was empty, and it was almost 2am. Eden didn't know how long she'd been sitting outside counting her uncountable problems.
"Damn, are you okay? You're probably not with how you just screamed your lungs out, but yeah. You, okay?" Eden heard a sudden deep voice, and she looked up and blinked away her tears.
And she was in awe. The first thing that came to her mind was 'holy shit'. In front of her stood a man who was wearing full black, he had his hands in his coat and a mask was on his face. He had black hair that seemed messily styled and onyx black eyes.
Those eyes were strong but silent and Eden couldn't help but be drawn in. They looked dark and evil but also like they held entire universes. They were dominating, demanding, like he'd bring hell if you disobeyed him. And that's what had Eden staring.
"W-who are you?" Eden asked, her cries now little sniffles as she calmed down. The man then sat down beside her on the bench.
"I'm... someone who might be able to help you." That was the vaguest answer one could ever give.
"How?" Eden asked and the man smirked beneath his mask.
"I can offer you something. It's something that would earn you millions, but you would lose a little too. Maybe your sanity but, that's your choice of course." Malakai offered and knew Eden would accept. He never stopped watching her. And she had changed.
"Again, who are you? And tell me clearly." Eden demanded. She gets annoyed at cryptic words, why can't a person just say what they want to say.
"To kill, to murder, to be a criminal. I've been watching you Eden for a little while, I feel like you're perfect for the job." Eden furrowed her eyebrows. A normal person would probably run at that moment, but she didn’t.
"That's not creepy at all." She mumbled sarcastically and Malakai let out a little chuckle and stood.
"Follow me, let's talk in more detail." Normally Eden would never follow a stranger, she use to be scared for her life but that's the key word. Use to. Eden was no longer scared. She would never be scared anymore. And she was desperate.
"You can trust me." And a stupid little part of Eden did. It was shocking because Eden had trust issues.
They walked silently side by side in the dark, Eden still hadn't asked why the man was outside in this weather at 2am but he was probably doing the same thing as her.
After a short while, they arrived at a building that was quite big to be honest. It seemed like it had at least 10 stories and it looked like an office building. Malakai and Eden walked through, and Eden unknowingly went through a detector for any weapons. Malakai had his gun on him, but the detector was set to not pick up his weapons.
The detector would pick up the weapons of the agents, if you want to call them that, who will take them off, they'd be scanned and given back to them. It was almost like airport security.
The two walked into Malakai's office who took his coat off and motioned Eden to make herself comfortable on the couch Kai had situated in the room.
"So, as I mentioned earlier, I hire people to kill. Call them agents if you want. They follow my orders, whatever they are, and get paid for it." Malakai explained and Eden nodded, a memory coming to her.
"Is something wrong?" Malakai asked, seeing Eden's sad expression.
"My ex did this. He also killed for money, and I broke up with him because of it." Of course, Malakai knew that. Alec still works for him.
"Why?" He asked
"I was scared. Scared he would hurt me; I don't know, I just felt generally unsafe around him." That was news to Malakai, although he wasn't surprised.
"And now?" Eden thought about the past. The reason she broke up with Alec.
In all honesty, over the years, Eden changed a lot. A lot more than she'd like to admit. Gone was the Eden who would never hurt a fly. She'll admit she had some murderous thoughts about people. Like her professors or people who annoyed her, she wasn’t serious, but a part of her mind thought she was. That is why she regretted breaking up with Alec quickly. But at the same time, she fell out of love with him. She would always care about him, always love him but not so much romantically anymore. But Alec hurt her too. He told her he would hurt her if his boss asked him to. She knew it was a test but that didn't matter. Alec lied to her and hid such a big part of himself from Eden and that's what hurt. "No. Not anymore. Never again. Being scared is for the weak and I'm anything but." Eden answered confidently and Malakai nodded. Just the answer he needed. "That's exactly what I wanted to hear. So, do you accept it?" Malakai sat down opposite Eden. "What if I don't?" Eden knew there w
2 months have passed and let's just say Eden is back on track with university. It really is amazing, the whole 180 her life made, and it was all thanks to Malakai. Along the way, Eden had learned that she didn't have to clean her mess up, Malakai had an entire team ready to clean up the scenes she left. She would show Malakai proof and she'd be paid in return. And hell, the adrenaline rush she would get from slashing someone's throat open was incomparable. It was easy money, she only had to pay with her sanity though, Of course, there were difficulties, but Malakai sorted them out for her. She learned Malakai was always there for his agents and never allowed them to get caught or have any trouble. He cared. He just didn't show it. And something she was thankful for was that no one treated her any differently because she was a girl. No one questioned her capabilities because she was a girl. In fact, Eden was on her way to a mission right now. Malakai called her about an ho
"One day Eden. I'll tell you one day hmm?" Malakai said and Eden nodded. Malakai was in awe. Eden’s eyes were so innocent, but she was the opposite. She had fire in her veins and embers in her eyes. She looked like she wouldn't hurt a fly but oh how wrong that was. She didn't strike anyone as a criminal, a serial killer. Maybe that's what made her so good at it. Part of Kai feels bad that he created a killer from an innocent angel. But another part of him was glad. This is who Eden was now and they both liked it. Besides, don't get me started on her name. Eden. It’s a garden in paradise. It's ironic that her name resembles paradise, but her actions will probably send her to hell. Her name was perfect for her. Eden liked not being afraid anymore. In turn, people were now afraid of her instead. She wasn't scared and that made her feel more powerful. In control of herself. She was living breathing proof that a girl was just as deadly as anyone else. "What do you say about us g
"W-what?" Eden's heart dropped. It couldn't be. Surly. She ran to find Malakai and once she found him, she stood right in front of him to block his view. "Eleanor Park? Are you sure? Show me the picture." Eden said in a rush, Malakai was confused what got into her suddenly. "What's wrong?" He asked and Eden took a deep breath. "I've known Elanore since high school. She doesn't go to the same university, but I was friends with her in high school. I knew she got married but... I'm sorry Kai. I can't do it." That angered him. This is why emotions are overrated. "There's no room for feelings in this profession Eden. You either kill her or I do. I told you; I don't care what they do but when I have clients and orders, I make sure I do them. This means you follow my orders." Malakai said in a grave voice, but Eden was determined, and she stopped being scared a long time ago. "No, the fuck I won't. She's a good person." Eden wasn't backing down and Malakai let out a humourless la
Malakai on the other hand was raging but he hid it so well. How can Eden just disobey him like that? This whole job was based on orders. He'll admit, Eden was the only one who would do something like this. Even Alec follows his orders, no questions asked. He wouldn't ever think of disobeying Kai. But Eden just had to be different. Eden was quite different from when Malakai first met her, she'd changed, maybe for the better since there was no more nice, innocent Eden who hated how vulnerable and weak she was. Now she was strong, confident, powerful and not so scared. For that reason, Malakai didn't regret making her into what she was, until now when Eden disobeyed him. He couldn't care less about the client; it was about orders. If orders weren't followed, it would be an issue in the future. It's happened before. He had an agent who didn't follow orders and soon went rogue, also trying to kill Malakai but he was the one who died instead. Which is why he needed to make sure everythi
Malakai put his phone down after speaking to Eden who did exactly what Malakai thought he would. Malakai sent over a cleaning crew and sat down on his seat in the office. One day. Eden had annoyed him so much in the space of one day. The whole thing with Jisoo, going against his orders, taking his gun and now this. Killing the CEO of Kang Ind. Could Eden do any worse. She probably could, Malakai won't underestimate her but he could only pray that Eden would behave. It's been an hour since he's sent the cleaning crew and Eden never showed up. He looked to his right and saw the drawer that Eden broke into. He was quite impressed at how easily she did it. But then he looked carefully and his gaze landed on the floor. The earring Eden used. She must have dropped it, too concentrated on the gun. Malakai picked it up and looked at the back of it closely. It wasn't an ordinary earring, it had a knife-like back, like a hidden weapon. Cleaver. That's why Eden got in so easily. Malakai coul
She walked over to him and put a hand on Malakai's shoulder and gave him a silent 'it'll be okay' and Malakai nodded. "Can I take your gun again?" Eden asked to change the subject, but she really did want it. Malakai turned and furrowed his eyebrows. "No." He simply said and Eden pouted. "Maybe." Malakai then said once he saw the look on Eden's face and gave in. Eden's eyes lit up at the response. "I promise It'll be fine. I killed Kang with it, and it was such a perfect shot. So smooth a quick. I loved it." Malakai smiled seeing Eden talk about his gun like a kid who got a new toy. "Stop looking at me like that." Eden suddenly said. "Like what?" Malakai asked, confused. "Like you're showing emotion." Malakai raised an eyebrow and shook his head at the blond before sitting back down to do some work. But that was near impossible with Eden. "What are you doing?" Eden asked when she came round to Malakai and looked at his laptop. "Work. Which is also what you're supposed to be d
Like Eden said. It was easier said than done. A lot easier. It's been a week, Eden had been on a few missions and as always, she had to report back to Malakai. Malakai hadn't tried or done anything since that day but he still had that look in his eyes that Eden tried so hard to ignore. Normally you'd be scared shitless looking into eyes that held nothing but a black, empty, endless abyss. But Eden? Yeah, she'd see the abyss, but she would also see lust. Desire. And that's what scared her. Trust her, she would love to give in. But she knows Malakai wouldn't. He doesn't do feelings. Love. Relationship. Emotions. All he would want is a good fuck no strings attached. Eden wanted more. And so, she wasn't going to give in and allow herself to be hurt. Right now, she was in university for a lecture, exams were over, but professors had already started on the next and final year projects and topics. It was a little annoying since Eden felt like she deserved a break. But nope, and she could