Prologue
Apart from our faces no one can tell who I am and who he is especially since they don't know us But we have nothing in common when it comes to likes We live completely different lives driven by our own passions and interests. While he thrives in the world of science, I find my solace in art and creativity.
I admire him so much that i feel like there's nothing he can't do unlike me. My brother is such a genius that's why i call him terrifyingly intelligent. I'm not saying that I'm not smart either. But my brother is on a different level.
His ability to solve complex problems effortlessly leaves me in awe and i often find myself seeking his advice on challenging tasks. It's inspiring to witness someone so dedicated and capable in their pursuits.
They say there is a red string that connects us because we were born on the same day and time from the same womb but it's time to cut it my dear sister.
W-What are you talking about? Can you hear yourself? The words he was saying to me caused my tears to slowly fall as though a dagger were piercing my heart.
I knew you didn't have an average brain perhaps you don't even have a normal brain
What is upsetting you? Did i make a mistake? When i reached for his hand he simply pushed it away. I'm shivering
Are you mad because I went out without saying goodbye to you earlier before I left the house?" They're just my friends so you don't need to be mad at me like that. I got home okay I didn't get hurt right?
Alright then. From now on Do whatever you want I don't care even if you get hurt He spoke calmly.
When he said those words his expression did not appear insincere!. He probably didn't mean to. But why does he dislike me?
I'm hoping you'll explain your abrupt departure the next time we meet. Despite the fact that you don't want to see me I really miss you.
There are many questions in my mind about why he left and whether he will ever return My curiosity is killing me!.. I guess I'll just ask him when I see him again. But will he tell me? If he truly wanted to see me he would have come to me.
I came back to my senses when someone suddenly grabbed my hand and pushed me to the ground. I was dragged to this pheasant place.. What the fuck? what are you doing?"
I'm unemployed anyway I'll just need to hold out for six months. I can do it and because I'm the opposite gender i had to get a haircut to disguise myself as a man just so i could get into this place.
You fucking stupid bastard don't you know how to fight?.. you're just good looking but stupid. I almost forgot that i was in a futile place.
What do you mean?" I'm just good looking but stupid?... Only a few seconds ago you witnessed it for yourself. How did i beat up a man earlier? When i saw the fear in his eyes i gave him a foolish smile.
However i remembered that i needed to be kind because if I couldn't control my temper I'd lose my job. But fine I'll keep my head down for six months and leave this place.
Someone behind me spoke which surprised me. Jeo arrived with someone unfamiliar to me
Are you Blaire?" He asked
Yes why? Do you need something?
For the past few days you've seemed to be disappearing all the time," Jeo said.
Shin is looking for you. I chuckled when i saw him blushing..."Dude you don't like guy do you? He's being teased by Jeo
I'm sorry but did i do something wrong?'' He inquired puzzled. Jeo burst into laughter
Come on guys let's go. If we don't show up in 30 minutes Shin might think we're having trouble picking you up
Get in the car
He extended his hand to help me get into the car and he followed me Immediately .
By the way. my name is Xiyun. Jeo's friend remarked;.. As we go to Shin's building he told me about his life experiences.
If you didn't want to accept a position like this then why did you come here?" I puzzled
I have no choice," he whispered softly. "Oh, I see. Like me he was compelled to do it.
I thought he was grumpy at first but it turns out that's his natural look. He said he was always mistaken for being grumpy. But the way he speaks he was so soft adorable and kind person
The two people next to me fell silent as soon as they saw the building we were about to enter. I'm not sure why I sat in the middle when there is so much space in the second row. We are accompanied by two bodyguards.
Why are you all huddled next to me?. It's too cramped. The space is so big and yet you guys chose to sit next to me?" I snarled
When we arrived at Shin's house Jeo and Xiyun were the first to get out of the car and help me. I couldn't decide whether to be pleased or angry. I should be a man. So why do they have to do this?
I hadn't even gotten down when the main gate opened. Shin welcomed us.
Is this what a house looks like? A mansion perhaps? This mansion is excessively big The entire house is decorated in golden yellow and there are paintings and flower vases everywhere. I believe the owner of this house is a little old fashioned the gold bars are just scattered on the floor.
Why are those strewn around?" I pointed to the gold bars strewn across the floor.. Does being wealthy feels like this?.. When it becomes excessive you lose interest.
This house is currently under renovation I was taken aback when Shin mentioned that it was being renovated. Numerous servants welcomed us and escorted us to a sizable table laden with food.
I was still amazed that this was only a house when we sat down at the food filled table because it was so big that you wouldn't believe it to be such.
Are they torturing you in headquarters surveillance?.. Shin asks me out of nowhere. Why? Will you make me suffer if they'll take care of me?
He started laughing all of sudden. What's so funny?".. Nothing i simply realized you and your brother are very different. I felt freeze in my seat when i heard my brother's name.
Do you have any news about him or know where he is?" I inquired in a panicked tone.
I apologize Blaire but even me... I do not have any specific information about your brother. He simply disappeared without a trace. My source says he may have been kidnapped. It's uncertain whether he's still alive or dead.
Is it really impossible to find him?" Blaire this is a major problem that we will have to deal with so I'm not really sure. I asked my uncle's friend for help and I tried to help you
even if it meant putting my life in danger.
All you have to do now is wait and pray that your brother is alive don't lose hope
He would be here with me if only i had been a better sister to him. It's all my fault he wouldn't be missing now if i hadn't been obstinate i only caused him pain.
Can i see your brother's face?. My gaze moved to Xiyun who was eating watermelon;.. Jeo chuckled
I opened my cellphone's lock screen which featured the two of us as wallpaper!.. Xiyun is the only one who doesn't know anything.
If you're curious about his brother's face just look at him... "Huh? He turned to face me perplexed by Jeo's words. Jeo is probably already aware that I'm a girl.
I handed Xiyun my phone and showed him my wallpaper. Nathan and I were both wearing hoodies. Mom took a picture of us on our 14th birthday while we were on the balcony his arm around me. He was wearing red hoodie and I was wearing black hoodie He was looking seriously at the camera and I was smiling.
H-he's your twin brother?" I told you dude if you're curious about his brother's face just look at his face. "We fell silent when Shin suddenly spoke.
You can sleep here Blaire.There are plenty of empty rooms on the second floor. I nodded to him because i was too lazy to go home at this hour so I'll just sleep here at his house
I'm full
Shin which room should i use? I'm starting to feel sleepy. Tania he summoned a servant and said.. "You can follow her she will take you to your room.
When we got to the second floor i looked at each door. The doors were different colors And the red door caught my attention. I was about to go there but the servant said it was forbidden to use it. so I went in through the gray door.
Dieser Raum wurde lange nicht mehr genutzt und nicht richtig gereinigt gnädige Frau bitte. Gehen Sie einfach ins nächste Zimmer.. (Means) This room hasn't been used in a long time and hasn't been cleaned properly. Please madam Just go to the next room.
I didn't understand anything she said but I nodded anyway
I found a narrow hallway lined with old portraits Inside the gray door that seemed to watch my every move. The air was thick with dust and a faint sound of music echoed from somewhere deep within the house piquing my curiosity. Has this room been unused for a long time? I remember Shin saying earlier that it was under renovation.
I heard the sound of keys i think someone lock the door from outside. I ignored that and looked around the entire room. The vases on display seemed really old but expensive. Everything around the entire room is gray including the curtains and bedset.
I jumped in shock when I heard a sound. I looked for it and there was a laptop on the bed. I was about to ignore it but it rang again. I went straight and looked at it someone is calling? Sebastian? Who is it? I muttered to myself.
Do i need to answer this call?" I hesitated as i pressed the answer button Calm down Blaire it's just a call damn it. Why am i so nervous?
Hello who's this?" There's an unpleasant mechanical sound. They're distorting their voice with multiple layers of other voices that create a distoring effect. It feels as if the cacophony is trying to convey a message but instead it only adds to the atmosphere of confusion and unease.
Suddenly the camera turned on but all I saw was a black screen. I fiddled with it thinking it might be broken. He chuckled I was stunned don't tell me he can see me?
Can you see me? You're probably not a ghost right? I waved my hand in front of the screen hoping to see someone. but there was nothing just a black screen and all I could hear on the other line was his sigh. It felt as if the weight of silence pressed down on me amplifying my uncertainty. I instinctively leaned closer straining to catch any hint of his voice desperate for a sign that he was still there.
I'm the friend of the owner of this room Just a coincidence I've come to visit him today! Do you want to talk to him?" I jumped when he suddenly spoke again.
Maybe you're the one he told me about, his old best friend in California. "What's your name?
My name is Blaire i said quietly
I am Shin's colleague My name is Darrius. It's great to finally meet you Blaire. "He's always spoken highly of you he added
His voice sounds familiar. "But i'm uncertain By any chance has anyone ever told you that you have a pretty voice?" I heard him chuckled
My voice? he casually asked i can't say that because I've never heard that before why? are my voice to your liking?" I was about to speak when suddenly all the lights went off what's going on?"
My vision went dark. when someone cover my mouth from behind I tried to get out of his grip on me. Which tightened even more but my whole body was already weak."Why didn't i even feel his presence earlier? was there anyone here before i went inside?
W-Who are you?" I've lost my strengh I feel like someone is pulling me into the dark. he's too strong
I woke up violently I felt my whole body covered in sweat. I looked around and I was lying in bed how did I end up here? I'm terrified. I feel like someone is watching me in this room.
I looked for my phone but I couldn't find where I left my bag before I lost consciousness. There was something strange about this room. I was sure it wasn't just a dream. The walls were adorned with peculiar paintings that seemed to shift and sway as I blinked. An eerie silence filled the air broken only by the faint sound of my heartbeat echoing in my ears.
I was about to approach the door when someone opened it and two servants greeted me. I jumped in shock and couldn't speak right away. I watched them and it seemed like there was something really strange about these people something I couldn't explain what it was.
Wir sind hierher geeilt weil wir jemanden schreien gehört haben. Ich dachte, Sie wären es. Alles in Ordnung Lady? Sie ist die Dienerin die mich hierhergebracht hat. (Means) We rushed here because we heard someone screaming. I thought it was you. Are you all right Lady? She's the servant who brought me here last night
I raised my eyebrows because I didn't understand what she said what are you saying?".. I'm sorry young lady she doesn't speak English Another servant who was with her said
We rushed here because we heard someone screaming. I thought it was you. Are you all right lady? That's what she said. She added
My eyes widened when i realized what she was referring to!.. Nevermind What time is it?....It's four in the morning young lady You haven't actually left this room for two days.
What do you mean by that i haven't been out for two days?" i puzzled
Yes young lady the master ordered us to watch over you that's why we're here because we heard you screaming. Are you really Alright?. By the way my name is Teressa but you can call me Essa. We were ordered to take care of you while the master was away.
Pardon?
"What is this a nightmare? Don't tell me this is really happening? and I'm not just dreaming? I pinched one of my arms just to wake myself up from this dream but the worst thing was that I got hurt meaning this wasn't just a dream it was really happening
Teressa panicked when she saw that I had pinched one of my arms. Talia du solltest dir sofort ein paar Eiswürfel und ein Erste-Hilfe-Set holen. Sie darf auf keinen Fall blaue Flecken haben, sonst wird der Meister uns ausschimpfen. (Means) Talia you should get some ice cubes and a first aid kit right away. She must not have any bruises otherwise the master will scold us.
Talia rushed to the kitchen She seems very scared. As she grabbed a handful of ice cubes and a clean towel. Meanwhile Teressa tried to steady her breathing knowing that any sign of injury could lead to serious trouble for both of them.
I'm sorry for troubling you guys but. "What on earth is really happening right now?. It's like I'm in a world of illusion.
Teressa took one of my hands The one i had pinched earlier without saying anything she put ointment and a first aid kit on it. Young lady please don't hurt yourself we'll get a reprimand from our master. She shivers when she speaks
I'm hungry i blurted out loud. I need to find out how can i escape here! Teressa held my hand and led me out the door. "Come with me," she said softly. "I'm not sure which master ordered them but I'm afraid to ask. Could she be referring to Shin? I have a bad feeling about this.
She held my left hand gently as we walked into a hallway the warm air blowing across my face. Where are you taking me? We're almost there. She said quietly You're hungry right?
Before I could protest what was happening a golden door opened multiple bodyguards greeted us.
Where am i? I puzzled. The butler chuckled Don't you remember this place?... How can i possibly know if everything feels like a dream? This is driving me crazy
Master has long been anticipating your arrival. Why have you only arrived now? the butler said something that further perplexed me.
Gabriel do you really want to die? Can you just be quiet? You might ruin it. Jeo had just come in panting after someone behind us had finished speaking.
Blaire After I count to three you must run as fast as you can. I'll follow you at all costs. Do you understand what I'm saying? There's a threat to your life. You need to get out of here. That fucking bastard. Shin Betrayed us he tried to sell you
I felt a chill all over my body. Before Jeo could finish speaking even though I was confused. I ran as fast as I could my feet were taking me into the forest. The trees loomed tall and dark their branches twisting like skeletal fingers against the gray sky With each step the underbrush crackled beneath me, urging me to move faster as an instinctual fear gripped my heart.
I didn't expect this to happened my tears flowed and I let them go. wondering why these things had to happen to me. I don't know what it is but I can guess where it's going.