It's a good thing, he did not notice that I was secretly recording our conversation.
I secretly stopped the recording from my side pocket located near my waist after his confession.
I was about to stand up when he suddenly knocked me off and I passed out again.
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I woke up with blurry eyes as something cold is poking my cheeks. My eyes widened at the sight of a pair of crimson orbs staring right through me.
“Should I set fire and annihilate them?” he whispered.
His icy stares met the blue orbs of mine.
This guy appeared out of nowhere in front of me.
I was imprisoned in this secluded room for several days after I was kidnapped by a group of men asking for ransom in exchange for my safety. Of course with my aunt, being the mastermind and staged this act. The ransom is useless, I will still be killed anyway.
“Child, I am waiting,” he moved closer and tucked my hair behind my ear.
He got this jet black hair and crimson eyes with a grim smile so lifeless that could make any living creature tremble in fear.
“H-huh?” Stunned and scared as I am, I was not able to respond immediately.
He gave me a stoic expression as if waiting for me to give a different reply.
“Should I?” he repeated.
I nodded slowly and he carried me in a bridal style as I clung onto him tightly.
His pale neck smelled intoxicatingly good.
In a blink of an eye, we were outside. He snapped his finger and I was stunned as the whole building blew up with fire.
I gathered my courage to speak and ask him.
“Who are you? Why did you help me?”
The young man looked at me, his cold eyes showed a little expression of amusement.
“How unusual, shouldn’t a child be thanking me instead?” he said nonchalantly.
“You were the one who is being weird, sire. How did you blow up the place in just a snap of your finger?” I asked.
“I am not here for you, child. I came for them. You just happened to be here and it is their time,” he said as he stared at the burning building with the kidnappers inside screaming in pain.
“Grim reaper?” confusion was on my face.
He shook his head, “Non, I am Doom and I bring death to people.”
“What do you mean?” I asked with confusion.
He replied with a cold voice, “It doesn’t matter. You will forget about me anyway.”
“I won’t… You saved me. I owe you my life,” I murmured.
“You will, I will make you,” he softly mumbled as he slowly snapped his finger in front of me.
I suddenly felt the drowsiness slowly enveloping my system. I can feel my eyes getting heavier.
All I can remember is jet black hair and crimson eyes.
…
Time flies so fast, I could barely remember how I managed to escape from death ten years ago.
The building, where the incident happened was burned to dust. Nobody escaped, even the kidnappers, except for me. Maybe, it was out of luck. I was not that cursed as I thought for I was given a second chance to live.
“My lady, you need to wake up, and prepare for school now,” my butler said.
I live alone in the manor now. All thanks for the fountain pen, the justice was served and my auntie was thrown in a cold cellar.
Well, Patricia, I haven’t heard any news about her but I hope she is doing fine.
The police said that I was found lying unconscious on the ground by the time the rescuers team came as the fire broke out.
No one was there except for me but I kept insisting when I woke up in the hospital that I was with a young man who saved me.
But I can hardly remember his face nor how did he save me.
The doctors claimed that I was too young to handle everything that I’ve been through and it was just part of my psychological trauma from the whole incident.
Maybe they were right. I can even barely sleep at night. Sometimes, I need to take pills just to get through it.
I was lonely, yes. Even though I am studying now at a prestigious school to boost my social skills, it was still hard for me to trust anyone.
Even my nanny betrayed me for money, how much more these strange kids at my age.
“My lady, we have arrived,” he said as he tilted his head in my direction.
“Thank you, Alfred, ”I replied as I beamed a smile on him, and bid him goodbye.
I heaved a sigh before I went outside the car. All eyes were on me but no one dared to approach me.
I am one of the untouchables here due to my high status, and everyone knows that I preferred to be alone.
The class was boring as usual. I practically almost knew everything that should be learned from school but I still need to attend to get my diploma and so that there will be no problems in my validity as the heiress of Emerson’s chains of businesses.
In the middle of waiting for my driver, I felt the urge to stroll the town alone. I scrolled my phone and called Alfred that I will go home alone later.
“I think, I need to get some fresh air,” I murmured under my breath as I stood up and took a walk.
Not knowing that a supposed to be simple stroll would make my fate turn 360 degrees beyond normal.
I am strolling leisurely as the gentle breeze lightly kissed my rosy cheeks. The wind was blowing a few strands of my blond hair. It was already almost four o’ clock in the afternoon and the sun was about to set. I looked up and I admired the beauty of the vivid shades of the mixed hues of pink, blue, and orange. The atmosphere was kind of solemn despite the busy street, and loud horns of cars, motorcycles, and buses. Exploring the few parts of the city and inhaling the scent of Earth made me feel relaxed and soothed. I definitely need a break from all the pressure and responsibilities given to me as the only heir of the large chains of businesses. A stress reliever indeed. I first went across the street to find a book store. Books are my safe haven. It does not only expand my knowledge, but also it comforts me from loneliness. As I have mentioned before, I have no fri
I woke up upon hearing successive multiple knocks on my bedroom door. I sat on my bed for a while, adjusting my hazy vision while blinking few times. I cupped my forehead and slowly massaged it. It was still throbbing with pain. “Wait up. Coming,” I grunted and wore my silky night robe. I reached for the door knob and opened it. It revealed my butler holding my favorite breakfast, bacon and egg with rice and a café latte. “I’m sorry to bother you, my lady, but someone called earlier on the telephone saying it was very important,” he explained, “She says, she needs to talk to you as soon as possible. ” Maybe, it’s about the company. “Alright, did you ask for her name?” I replied while I tilted my head sideward, continuing to massage my head lightly. “Yes, I did. Her name is—you seems to be in pain, my lady. Do you perhaps have headache?” he stopped abruptly and looked at me with full of concern. “Shall I bring you a medi
"My lady! My lady, wake up. You are having nightmares," someone said as that person was slightly tapping the right side of my cheek. "W-what," I blurted out as I abruptly opened my eyes, catching my breath. I immediately woke up, gasping. "You are what?" I continued. It was a late reaction, and my brain was still in a haze from that weird dream. "My lady," my butler called my attention, "My lady," he repeated. "H-huh?" I looked at him, and I can see he is very concerned about my condition. I clutched my chest, still with heavy breathing. He gave me a glass of water immediately. I held it with my shaky hands and drank it with one gulp. I wiped the sweat on my forehead, and shift my gaze on my bedroom clock. 9:45 pm. "You took a long nap, my lady. It is already nine forty-five in the evening," Butler Wong said. On my peripheral vision, I noticed that he was holding a telephone.
"Thank you, Alfred," I said while fiddling the keys for my black Porsche Cayenne. "My lady, here are the candles with a cricket lighter. Is this okay for the bouquet?" Butler Wong asked as he fastened his pace towards me. "That's fine. Kindly put it at the trunk of my car," I instructed as I opened the trunk and unlocked my car. I swiftly slid inside and started the engine. I adjusted the temperature to be a little warmer for it is cold tonight. Shoot! I forgot my cap. I lowered the glass window and called for Butler Wong. "Yes, my lady," he answered. "I forgot my black Versace cap," I replied, "It was hanged on the white standing coat rack in my room," I instructed. "Right away, my lady." He nodded in response, and immediately went inside the manor. After few minutes, he came back with my black cap and handed it to me. "Thanks, Butler Wong." I reached for the cap and put it on my head. "My pleas
I blinked a few times just to check if I am not just seeing things. Could it really be… "Doom?" I blurted out suddenly. I covered my mouth, as an instinctive response. I was hesitant to approach him because it seems to me that he was resting. I don't want to disturb him. I heaved a deep sigh as I stepped back and started retreating from my position. I gave a glance for one last time, but I was frozen on the spot and stared with wide eyes to find out that Doom was not there anymore. Where could he possibly go? I tilted my head side by side to check the surroundings. Did I wake him up? Was I too loud? "Looking for me?" someone spoke coldly behind my back as a hand tapped my shoulder. I jolted in response due to my reflexes as I gasped looking back at who it was. I was surprised by his sudden appearance. I almost had a mini heart attack!
"Seeing things? What do you mean?"My forehead creased because he was spouting nonsense."Alfred was the one who fetched you, my lady," he replied."Fetched where?" I questioned."We were a little worried because you did not come home immediately after visiting your parents," he explained, "Alfred checked on you on the cemetery, and he found you passed out on the ground.""That's absurd! Are you saying that I have lost my mind?" I exasperated."I'm sorry. It's not like that please calm down, my lady," he apologized, "Do you want some coffee?""No, it's alright." I dismissed him and climbed the stairs towards my room.What's happening? Was it only a dream?No, it's real.He's real.I opened the sliding glass doors of the balcony and went outside to get some fresh air."It's been so long since I have felt so alive. I wish I can see you again, Doom," I whispered with a sigh."Seems like your wish was granted."I tilted my head sideward, and I s
“The national police are looking for you,” he paused as he raised his right arm showing the home phone. “…on the phone. They said it was an emergency,” he added. His expression clearly says that it was bad news. He gave me the phone in a flash as soon as I extended my arm, and held out my hand. I put the phone on my ear as I uttered the word, “Hello.” “Good day, this is Officer Green from the office of the National Police Department,” the police officer greeted me, “May I speak with Miss Lily Emerson?” I dismissed Butler Wong using my hand for privacy, and I cleared my throat. “Speaking,” I replied in a calm tone, “What is this all about?” “We are deeply sorry for disturbing you in your humble abode, but we must inform you that three prisoners were involved in a dawn jailbreak today,” he explained slowly the i
I could not count how many times he muttered curses before he vanished into thin air. Meanwhile, here I am left dumbfounded on what had just happened earlier. My mind was debating whether we really did it or not. Technically, yes we sure did. But it was the fault of our recklessness so in my opinion it was not counted. I was sitting on the floor, my body was stupefied for a brief time. I touched the cut on my lip, as I flinched in pain. When we lose balance and stumbled towards each other, my body went sideward. I don’t know what had gotten into him, but he was able to catch me with his arms This resulted in the two of us falling straight to the hard ground, while I was on top of him. The impact was stronger than we have calculated. With the event happening so fast, all I could remember was his lips parted a lit