Chapter 3: Those Who Reside Beyond Us
After hearing that strange story, I lost my appetite and got distracted for a moment.
I couldn't focus on eating since all of the Christie's words were storming in my mind. What's with that room? Is it really haunted? Why is Flori being annoyed?
"Miss.. Miss.." a voice was calling me but I didn't notice who is it..
"Miss.. Miss.." it was Zilar the cook calling for me "Are you alright? Is something bad with the food? Don't you like it?"
"Nope" I answered "It's okay. You're dishes are as delicious as ever."
"Then why don't you eat?" joined Flori "Is something troubling you? You look uneasy"
"Uhm.. No.." I replied "Not at all"
Flori leaned her head to my ears and whispered "Don't bother yourself with stuffs that are none of your business"
I tucked my lips and clenched my fists upon hearing what she said.. It was more like a threat..
"Just don't pressure yourself, milady" she added "You look a bit of pale. I'm concerned about you"
In those words she uttered.. I didn't sense a bit of concerns.. But rather, I felt creeped..
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After the breakfast, I took a tour in the garden with my bodyguard, Hannes, who never left my side. I only wanted to get closer to the room.
"My lady" he said "What makes my lady anxious in this beautiful calm mansion?"
"I can't taste calmness" I murmured "I don't know why.. I only doubt everyone, worry about the tiniest issues and question everything happening here"
"Please calm down, miss. I've been here for 5 years and didn't meet a single ghost"
"You've been herw for that long? Then tell me about everything in details. The secret room, the ghost stories and.."
"Oh please.. Easy.. Take it easy.."
"Oh sorry.. I was.. A bit of carried away.."
"I served a lady here before, her husband left for a while and she stayed here alone. I was the one to protect her when she had no one siding with her. She used to tell me what's in her mind.. About.. About weird things happening around.. A sudden stinky smell in the garden, a will o' wisp at the nights and most importantly she said "they are following me.. I feel their eyes tracking me.. They want me.. So scared.." but I think she was a bit exaggerating.."
I was traumatized with what I heard that my eyes widened like a cavern and I grasped my arms together..
"Oh my god! Miss, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you... Listen out.. I searched every corner of the mansion for several times and ensured her safety, but found totally nothing.. Everything was normal.."
"No.. You didn't check the whole mansion.."
"What do you mean?"
I didn't reply to his question, but just turned my face toward "the room"..
"What happened next?" I asked
"Oh yes.. Next..." he answered "She ran away.. And no one knew anything about her.."
"No one knew anything about her... Thank you Hannes"
"Please don't think deeply about these stuff."
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The first night without my love fell upon me, to cover me with its darkness and nightmares.
It was a restless night to bear. I didn't feel his warm big hands patting my head til I close my eyes.
The sky without him is so dark...
"Go away"
"Vanish"
"Disappear"
"Die"
"Fade away"
"Go"
Who is it??
A clutter of sounds and noises invaded my fragile ears.. And a rampus of letters and words clamored in my mind..
..... A lot of feelings stormed in my weak heart.....
Who would it be at this hour?
Yes.. Yes.. It's them.. The ones who followed the lady before me.. Yes.. They are following me too..
"Who is it???!" I screamed loudly, but only the wind's rustling answered my questionnaire..
The next morning I woke up from many door knocks.
"Who is it???!" I screamed again
"Miss, it's me" said Christie
"Come in, Christie"
"You freaked me out. What happened to you?"
"Were you here in my room last night?"
"Why would I be?"
"Then who the hell was it?"
"What do you mean?"
"Someone was abusing me last night, they told me to disappear and die"
"Ahhhh!! Oh my.. Who would it be?"
"As if I know. I shouted but no one replied"
"Maybe it's a nightmare because mister isn't here... Or.. Maybe.. You think?? Ghosts?!"
"Oh come on, it can't be.. It must be a nightmare.. Don't worry!"
I wouldn't be that crazy to believe that it was only a dream, so i searched every teeny tiny corner accurately that not even a dust can escape my sight.
There was nothing to be considered as strange except... Special signs shown everywhere in the palace..
Four worlds were carved on every single spot here. On the tree trunks, under the chairs, on the tiles, on the bathtub, on the walls and even the most luxurious furnitures here and there.
The words were Oro, Argento, Rame and Diamante. Which made me suspecious about this place and it's back story..
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I tried calling Jon several times, but he didn't answer my calls. Maybe he's too busy, he will surely call me later on. I can't stay alone like this.. But I can't leave this place before knowing the truth..
My dear love.. Everything will be know, the truth will be shown, we will solve this mystery together... Only if you are with me..
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