Chapter 1

[Serena's point of view]

"Why did you say that to Bettina?" I asked Haru. We are here in the school garden. Near the old building that is no longer used.

"I really don't intend to say that but she pushes my limit. I'm also tired of her jealous habit, I guest this is the best for the two of us especially since we're getting married." he smiled so I couldn't help but feel happy.

"Then you choose me?" I doubt the question. He laughed before messing up my hair.

"The truth is I really like you Serena, I don't know when it started but I just felt like you." I swallowed one after another.

I can't believe he likes me, which means we really have hope. This is probably the happiest day for me.

"I-in that case, are you planning to date me?" After I said that, I immediately averted my eyes because I felt uncomfortable.

What is that Serena. Not porket he said he wants you he wants to court you too!

The smile on his face disappeared so I was even more nervous. He held my hand before looking me in the face. "Sorry but I don't do courting. We're going to get married again, aren't we? So it just means I don't have to flirt because I'm your girlfriend." he smiled again before kissing my hand.

I just smiled even though I felt frustrated. Since then, I have never experienced being courted by anyone.

I'm the only girl in the family so my dad and older brother are very strict with me. I thought I would feel that with Haru but he wasn't flirting.

On the other hand, I still can't help but be happy because I've had feelings for Haru for a long time and just admitting to me is enough.

"By the way, wait for me here I'll just buy food ok?" I nodded and smiled.

"All right." he left immediately so I was left alone in the garden.

As I looked around I couldn't help but stop because someone seemed to be watching me. My hair also stands on end.

I hugged myself and looked around carefully. My eyes were fixed on the old building and I was still blinking because there seemed to be a shadow of a person in one of the rooms on the second floor.

I'm not sure if it's really a shadow because the building is also a bit far from me. I just averted my eyes and couldn't bear the horrible feeling.

"What's the meaning of this video princess?" I was in the car while Kuya Isaaic and Isaiah were in the car.

They showed me the video where Bettina tweaks me. I rested deeply because Alexa actually posted that on fb.

Maybe I should cut our connection, I don't need a plastic friend like her. He might even bring me to ruin.

"Bettina got mad when she found out about Haru and me." I explained.

"Then why did he hurt you? Why not his girlfriend !?" brother Isaiah sarcastically said "You can't blame her, I'm actually guilty because because of me they broke up." I can see the shock in brother Isaiah's eyes.

"T-they broke up?" he asked again so I nodded. The smiling Kuya Isaaic, who had been silent before, spoke.

"They broke up bro so you now have a chance to date her but oh I forgot. You've had a chance for a long time but she doesn't want you." Kuya Isaiah immediately stoned Kuya Isaaic for what he said.

My eyes couldn't help but widen when I noticed that Kuya Isaiah's cheek was red.

What !? Don't tell me he likes Bettina? As far as I know, he really doesn't like it because it's too artistic and cursed.

Well aside from that, I don't see anything wrong anymore. Bettina Chavilire is a totally a human doll. That's why I can see how proud Haru was when they were together.

"I just wish everything would be fine too. I'm not comfortable if I know someone is mad at me." I was sad to talk to them.

Maybe I should try to talk to her again. I will say sorry in private and even if I do it over and over again, it's ok as long as he just loses his temper with me.

When we got home, it was like it often happened that my family and I ate happily together again. After that, I immediately went back to my room to study.

Sometimes I can't help but get bored in my life. We are rich, everything I want I can easily get.

But because I am the son of the governor, I am not like other young people who are over the party. Dad keeps his name so he is strict with us especially with me.

And I have no resentment about that. I know he also wants to protect me from some bad people who want to harm our family.

Continulation Of Chapter 1

Today I just finished taking a bath. I was only wearing my black lingerie given to me by one of my friends.

I looked at my reflection in the body size mirror and I couldn't help but blush because I could see the shape of my body because this dress is so sexy.

This is just the first time I’ve worn it because I’m used to panjamas. It just so happened that I saw it again in my closet so I tried to wear it.

I hung up the towel I was using before going to bed and lying down. I also took my recipe book to learn more about cooking.

I don't know how many minutes I read but I just looked at my balcony door and noticed that it was open.

My forehead furrowed because I remember I didn't go there so how can that be opened?

I just got up before going to the balcony to close the door. I was about to close it when I was stopped by the black rose petals scattered on my balcony.

I opened the door even more before I exited "What is this?" I wonder the question.

Who put it here? Did anyone come into my room earlier while I was away? But when I came home from school earlier, it wasn't here yet.

I rested deeply before peeking down the balcony. I will just call a maid to clean this mess and I will just ask them if anyone else entered my room while I was away.

I was about to turn my back when suddenly I heard someone's talking behind me

"I didn't expect you to be this beautiful and sexy little mermaid." a cold and very new voice enveloped the surroundings.

I don't know but my heartbeat spontaneously increased due to the fear that suddenly erupted in my body after hearing that voice.

"But too bad, that soft skin of yours will be destroyed." even scared I gathered my courage to face the man behind me but I did not expect to meet me.

I immediately sat on the ground as I moaned after he threw three knives that touched my arm and leg.

I was afraid to look at him and I could not help but be stunned because of his red eyes that could not be traced even the slightest pity for me.

He .. He is Exodus the criminal that the police can't find is in front of me.

"Sleep little mermaid, you should rest because you might not be able to rest later." he said again and I couldn't even move to ask for help because my eyes were completely down.

When I regained consciousness, I immediately opened my eyes. I came across an unfamiliar room.

I couldn’t see because it was so dark. My body hurts a lot not only because of the wound here. I also feel like I'm singing in my place.

It's not a bed I'm lying on but a glass box. I shivered to move to sit down but I was so shocked when the small light turned on so I could see around.

I couldn't help but gasp because I was in the basement and I could see with my own eyes the torture tools even in the glass jar that sat on the wood in front of me that contained human insides.

I couldn’t help but cover my mouth while weakly crying out of sheer fear. I was even surprised to notice that there were handcuffs on both my hands and my neck.

"You're awake." just like before I heard that scary voice again.

I slowly turned to my side and was immediately stunned to see a man wearing only trousers while sitting like a king on a wooden chair.

It has a black mask on its face that only shows its lips as it examines a human skull. Her body was also full of tattoos and scars as her aura screamed evil.

This man is Exodus. The most wanted serial killer in this country.

He focused his eyes on me before curving a smile on his red lips "Scared?" he asked with more sarcasm.

My tears just kept dripping because of the fear of him. Am I going to die? But it's still morning for me to say goodbye.

I haven’t even made my dreams come true. I still haven't been able to say goodbye to Daddy and one more thing I want if I die is not at the hands of a criminal like him.

"Am I your next victim?" I gathered my strength not to stutter even though in my heart I kept praying for my safety.

I don't want to die yet. Please don't now. I still want to live. I still have a lot to do in this world.

"Isn't it obvious?" he said sarcastically before standing up. He laid down on the next table the skull he had examined earlier before walking closer to a table full of torture.

"Hm..what should I do to you?" he asked coldly while choosing those knives.

I immediately bit my lip before hugging myself with my trembling hands "M-my dad will give you some money just please spare me..a-I don't want to die a-and one more wa-I don't remember anything I did something bad to you-so you can kill me. "

I sound so desperate, I even beg for my life. I'm willing to give him a money or anything he wants. I just don't want to die, not now.

"I don't need your money but there's one thing I want you to do." I seemed to come alive because of what he said.

He let go of the large knife he was holding before slowly walking towards me.

I seemed to stiffen where I was as he slowly lowered his head before whispering in my ear.

"If you want to live then you must help me to kill your father. Are you going to accept my deal, My Little Mermaid?" he still laughed softly as I seemed to have lost hope to save myself from him.

He want's my father's life? but I-i can't give that to him.