The Forbidden Flower of the Dark Life
Due to work matters, Serena reluctantly had to return to Pandora. Going back to her roots after five years away, Serena unintentionally finds herself reunited with Rhys—the man she deeply loved but had to leave for a painful reason in the past. Their relationship ended without words, and Serena suddenly vanished into thin air from Rhys' life, almost driving him mad. However, the fate that brings them together seems to force Serena and Rhys to revisit a love that has long been obsolete. Serena continues to try to avoid it, while Rhys continues to struggle to put together every piece of the mystery of the puzzle that has been present between them. But what happens when the truth from the past turns out to be like a thorned rose growing in the wrong soil, ultimately causing pain to one of them? "The Forbidden Flower of the Dark Life: Poisoned Love" Story & Illustration by Bintang Hamal
I Promised Myself
Serena and Rhys walked hurriedly under the heavy rain. After a short journey, they finally arrived at Rhys' apartment. Because of the sudden rainy weather conditions, Rhys invited Serena to go to his apartment, which happened to be located closer when compared to the distance to the house where Serena lived. Serena didn't mind because she couldn't force herself to go home, especially in this drenched condition.
Soaking wet, the two of them finally arrived at the apartment where Rhys lived. Hurrying up, Rhys took Serena straight to his unit. Luckily, there weren't too many people in the building, so Rhys and Serena didn't become the center of attention. Once in his unit, Rhys immediately opened the door and invited Serena to enter.