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[ Selena's point of view ]

"Breaking news: a man's head was spotted again near the head quarters of the police, they suspect that the number 1 serial killer Kalix is ​​the perpetrator of the crime again" I ignored the s

"It's really scary to come out now, why hasn't that Kalix been caught yet, he has already killed so many innocent people."

"Yes, of course it's still alive but its soul is being burned in hell." whispered our housemates at home.

I can't blame them why they talk like that to that Criminal because it is true that he has killed so many people.

I don't know why there are people who can kill their fellow human beings. They won't get anything if they do that and they don't have the right to take someone else's life because it's not theirs

"Perfect." I whispered as I looked at the cute cupcakes I made. I am currently in college and in a culinary course.

I like to cook and bake, I plan to build my own restaurant when I graduate.

"Señorita Selena, your parents are already in the dining area and Señorito Kairos's family is with them." I smiled at Naya Isa and signaled that I would follow.

I immediately removed the apron I was wearing and fixed my hair before leaving our kitchen. "Mom." I quickly approached Mommy and Daddy before kissing them at the same time, as well as my two children

I sat next to Kairos who was smiling at me. "What's wrong, why are you here?" He shrugged and whispered back "I don't know, they just said they had something important to say to us" Tang nodded

He's Kairos Montez and he's my childhood best friend. Like me, his family also comes from politics because his father is currently a senator here in our area.

"Selena iha, your birthday is just a week away. It means that you are at the right age to get married, that's why we thought of telling everyone that you are engaged, Kairos, at the time of your birthday.

I looked at Kairos but his head was bowed but under the table you could see his clenched fist which secretly hurt my heart.

To be honest I love him and I'm happy that we are getting married. But I can't ruin his happines, I know I don't have a chance in his heart because he already have a girlfriend.

He already have Athena in his life.

I smiled like Mommy and tried to cover my feelings "But Mom, is that really necessary?

"We know that iha but it's better if our family comes together, each one's power will be stronger and the chance of us becoming a victim of a serial killer in this country will be smaller." a long line.

Most of the politicians who are very rich and powerful still have no escape from that man. Not everyone knows how he manages to kill powerful people sitting down.

And it is not far that even my Daddy who is the governor will not be targeted by him. I'm honestly scared for him but I know Dad is a good person so there's no reason to target him.

Kairos and I were quiet while we were here in the garden of our house. He bowed while I just stared at him sadly.

"Why don't you try to object? I know you love Athena that's why you fight for her." I told her.

He looked sadly into my eyes "Selena you know I can't do that right? In the first place I made a mistake because I choose to love her. Our family is against us."

It's sad. It's like they're Romeo and Juliet. Montez and Montefiore are bitter enemies and Kairos and I don't know the reason.

"So what do you do? Will you just agree to marry me? Won't you even fight for the girl you love?" even though it hurts to say it because I love her but I can't bear to see her

I love him but I will still choose what is best for him. If he'll be happier with Athena then it's fine with me. I'll just always be here for him if he needs me.

"Should I fight for her or maybe I should accept now that we can't be together? I love my family Selena and I can't turn my back on them. But I will ask you, do you want to marry me?" He gave me a withering look and I didn't seem to know what to say.

Am I going to admit it? Should I say that I've loved him for a long time and I'm ready to marry him even if he doesn't love me?

I was about to open my mouth to tell him my answer when we looked at brother Clyde who was the one who teased to come to us.

"opss, it's already late. Your family has left so I think you need to leave." he gave Kairos a mocking look causing him to look back at me and smile.

"I'll go now Selena, goodnight." I just smiled at him before nodding. After Kairos left, I looked at Kuya annoyed.

"Why did you talk to him like that?" he laughed and raised his hand.

"What didn't I say wrong? I just sent him home." I immediately hit him on the arm "No you're provoking him! Why do you and brother Clyde seem to be angry with him when he does nothing?

I was stunned when my brother looked at me seriously, he held my head before kissing my forehead.

"Princess we're just protecting you, you're the only girl in our family. And Kairos I don't trust him because that stupid friend of yours is a freaking playboy. I'm worried na maybe you are his next target."

Continulation Of The beginning

Ever since I introduced Kairos to them when I was a child, I've really noticed that my two older brothers don't like him even though Mom and Dad voted for him.

They always say that Haru is a womanizer but I have never seen him like that because apart from me he is always with Athena.

"He's not like that kuya, he truly loves Athena and I know he will never cheat on her."

He didn't answer and just sighed. "If you say so." he just mumbled before taking me to my room.

After arriving there, I immediately went to bed while thinking about Kairos and our upcoming wedding.

"Gosh Selena! I'm really excited for your birthday. It's guaranteed to be very grand! Look at the invitation, it's so beautiful." I smiled at Aliyah.

One of my friends "Actually I just want a simple celebration but dad refuses it, he says he wants the best for me." I was smiling and seemed happy.

All my life I didn't know who was the real me. My circle of friends? I know they just befriended me because of my father.

I was just walking with my circle of friends when Athena suddenly stopped in front of meHe frowned as his eyes stared at me angrily "You know what? I should have followed my instinct to flirt with you." I can't help but feel sorry .

"Hey Athena, are you trying to start a fight?" Aliyah asked him bluntly, which he struggled with.

"Yes I'm starting a fight because this b*tch are stealing my boyfriend." I couldn't help but be surprised when he slapped me hard in the face.

He slapped me on my cheek and looked at him again. Even though I was angry, I noticed the pain and sadness in his eyes.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about." I said. Is it possible that Kairos told him about our engagement that's why he's treating me like this now?

"Oh c'mon, don't act like you're innocent you little b*tch! I thought you only thought of him as a friend, that's why you're taking him away from me." He quickly pulled my hair causing me to cry.

I saw Aliyah take their cell phone before taking a video of Athena teasing me.

How dare them!? Instead of helping me and weaning Athena, they chose to stand aside and take a video of us!?

I tightly held Athena's hand that was in my hair while trying to remove it because what she was doing was so painful. I feel like I'm going bald.

I didn't retaliate because I didn't want to increase my guilt towards him. I know he's only doing this because he thinks I'm taking Kairos away from him and ruining their relationship

I truly love Kairos but that will not reach the point where I will destroy them for my feelings.

"Athena stop!" I heard Kairos shout. He quickly separated Athena and me.

He hugged me while his friends held Athena who was struggling.

"Are you ok?" Kairos asked worriedly. I tearfully nodded while fixing my hair.

"Don't touch me you disgusting idiot!" Athena yelled angrily at Kairos' friend. My friend looked at him annoyed.

"Athena can you please stop!? I already told you that don't hurt Selena but you didn't listen!" Many students are looking at us, so I am ashamed of what is happening now, especially since I know it will spread because of those who videoed what is happening.

"I'm just giving her a lesson. Why are you on his side? Don't tell me you like her?" he pointed at me which is why I couldn't help but bow down but Kairos grabbed my chin before making me look at him.

"Yes I like her and from now on I'm officially breaking up with you. I can't stand your behavior anymore." I seemed to stiffen because of what I heard, especially since Kairos' eyes were staring at my face.

W-what? Will he like me?

",W-what are you saying?" I stuttered as he smiled "I said I like you Selena." My heart beat faster and his hug tightened.

We only looked away from each other when we heard the students gasp after hearing what Kairos said to me.

We both looked at Athena and she couldn't believe we were both staring.

,After that, his face lost all emotion "I can't believe that you choose that b*tch over me." he quickly removed Kairos' friends' hands from him before slowly approaching us

"I'll make sure that both of you will regret this. You messed a Montefiore big time." Kairos and I couldn't help but be stunned after he said that.

She immediately left as if she were the queen.

Montefiore, the most feared family that even my family cannot collide with.

[ Selena's point of view ]

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

"I really had no intention of saying that but she pushed my limit. I'm fed up with his jealous behavior, I guest this is the best for both of us especially since we're getting married." he smiled so I couldn't help it

"If that's how you choose me?" I asked hesitantly. He laughed before ruffling my hair.

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

I can't believe that he likes me, that means there is hope for both of us. This is the happiest day for me.

"If that's the case, are you planning to date me?" after I said that, I immediately looked away because of the shame I felt.

What the hell is Selena? It's not because he said he likes you, he also wants to date you!

The smile on his face disappeared, making me even more nervous. He held my hand before looking me in the face "Sorry but I don't do courting. One more time we're getting married right? So it just means

I just smiled even though I felt disappointed. Since then, I have never been courted by anyone.

I'm the only girl in the family, so my dad and brother are very strict with me. I thought I would feel that with Kairos, but it turns out he's not flirting.

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

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

"Alright." He immediately left so I was left alone in the garden.

As I looked around, I couldn't help but stop because it seemed like someone was watching me. My hair is also standing up.

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

I'm not sure what that shadow really is because the building is a bit far from me. I just looked away and didn't feel the horror anymore.

"What's the meaning of this video princess?" I was in the car while brothers Clyde and Kyden were in the car.

They showed me the video where Athena was tweaking me. I took a deep breath because Athena actually posted it on Facebook.

Maybe I should cut our connection, I don't need a plastic friend like her. Maybe he will bring me to disaster.

"Athena got mad when she found out about Kairos and I." I explained.

"Then why did he hurt you? Why isn't her boyfriend a girl!?" brother Kyden said sarcastically "You can't blame her, I'm actually guilty because of me they broke up." I see

"T-they broke up?" he asked again that's why I nodded. The grinning Kuya Clyde, who had been silent earlier, 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 he doesn't want you." Kuya Kyden immediately threw stones at Kuya Clyde because of what he said.

My eyes couldn't help but notice that Kuya Kyden's cheeks were red.

What!? Don't tell me he likes Athena? 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. Athena Montefiore is a totally human doll. That's why I can see how proud Kairos was of him before when they were still together.

"I just wish that everything will be fine. I don't feel comfortable if I know someone is mad at me." I said sadly to them.

Maybe I should try to talk to her again. I will say sorry in private and even if I do it again and again it will be ok as long as he loses his anger towards me.

When we got home, as often happens, my family and I ate happily together. After that, I immediately went back to my room to study.

Sometimes I can't help but be fed up with my life. We are rich, everything I want I can easily get.

But because I'm the son of the governor, I'm not like other youth who are over the party. Dad keeps his name that's why he is strict with us especially me.

And I don't feel bad about that. I know he also wants to protect me from some bad people who want to do bad things to our family.

,Now I just finished taking a shower. The only thing I'm wearing is my black lingerie that one of my friends gave me.

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 was so sexy.

This is the first time I've worn it because I'm used to pajamas. I just happened to see it again in my cabinet so I tried to wear it.

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

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

I frowned because I remembered that I never went there, so how can it be opened?

I just stood 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 went out "What is this?" I wondered.

Who put it here? Did someone break into my room while I was gone? But a while ago when I came home from school it wasn't here yet.

I took a deep breath before peering down the balcony. I will just call a maid to clean this mess and I will ask them if anyone else entered my room while I was gone.

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

"I did not expect you to be this beautiful and sexy little mermaid." a cold and very baritone voice echoed around.

I don't know but my heart beat spontaneously because of the fear that suddenly left my body after hearing that voice.

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

I immediately sat on the ground while moaning after he threw three knives that cut into my arm and leg. I was afraid to look at him and I couldn't help but be stunned because of his red eyes that could not show even the slightest mercy for me.

He.. Kalix, the criminal that the police couldn't find, is right 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 speak to ask for help because my eyes were completely swollen shut.

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

I couldn't see anything because it was so dark. My body hurts so much not only because of the wound here. I also feel a sense of attachment to my place.

Because I'm not sleeping in a bed but a glass box. Shaking, I moved to sit down but that was all I was surprised when the small light turned on so I could see the surroundings.

I couldn't help but inhale because I was inside the basement and my eyes could see the torture equipment even in the glass jar resting on the wood in front of me contained

I couldn't help but cover my mouth while weakly crying because of so much fear. I was even surprised to notice that there were handcuffs on both my hands and around 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 pants while sitting like a king on a wooden chair.

He had a black mask on his face that only showed his lips while he was examining a human skull. His body is also full of tattoos and scars while his aura

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

He focused his eyes on me before a smile curved his red lips "Scared?" he asked with a touch of sarcasm.

My tears just kept falling because of the fear of him. Am I going to die? But I still have the morning to find out.

I haven't even made my dreams come true. I haven't been able to say goodbye to Daddy yet 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 mustered my strength not to stutter even though inside 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 I want to do in this world.

"Isn't obvious?" he asked sarcastically before standing up. He placed the skull he was examining earlier on the adjacent table before walking over to a table full of torture.

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

I immediately bit my lip before hugging myself with my trembling hands "M-my dad will give you a money just please spare me..a-I don't want to die yet a-and one more thing I-I don't have anything

I sound so desperate, I even beg for my life. I'm willing to give him 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 be revived because of what he said.

He dropped the big 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 laughed softly while 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.