A No-Light Tomorrow

   About a month later, I felt like trusting the servants more and more, and more attached to my dearly fiancé. Our relation became more staunch and sturdy.

   The all-peace I was blessed with was of the efforts he exerted. He gave me safety, stabilty and steadiness. And I loved him even more.

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      "Good afternoon, sir" greeted Flori "Lady Lillian is waiting you in her room"

      "I'll be there in a few minutes" he replied "I won't let her wait alot"

   Jon has always been working in the mansion's library, he finishes any documents related to the company and take many hours to complete his job.

    Although we live under the same roof, but I always miss him badly. I want him to finish his dozens of papers and stay with me to chat and cuddle. I eager for him more than before.

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Knock knock

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Knock knock

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It must be my knight in a shinning armor knocking to see his princess.

     "Come in, darling" I chuckled "I've been waiting you for so long"

  I wore a short hot red dress and styled my golden hair with a touch of makeup. But I was shocked by his special appearance!!

  He was wearing a white classic suit, smelled like Jugo Boss, his smile was sweeter than tulips' honey and holding a bouquet of roses with a crimson wine bottle.

      "O' thy faithful knight.." I lured "... What a surprise to see thou so glamoring"

       "O' thy precious princess.. " he murmured and kissed my hand ".. It was me who's more surprised"

   I grabbed his necktie and said: "You look amazing tonight. What's the occasion?"

      "The right of questioning is mine. Why do you look amazing?"

      "I only wanted a little change"

      "The aura is of a romantic soiree"

      "And it must be an all-nighter one"

  A glimpse after i drank with him, I slept between his soft fingertips. I held his vest as I leaned on his breast, his breathe was tickling my neck, the cordiality of his clothes faded away my coldness and the gusucre' taste of a goodnight's kiss will never leave my lips.

  But I woke up to discover that it was the last night. Where tomorrow lost it's lights to remain dark as the night he left me.

   I rushed downstairs to find a trace of him. He must be in the living room waiting me for a cup of coffee. Or probably he's in his messy room searching for a document. But maybe he's reading a book in the library, sightseeing at the garden or even waiting me for a breakfast.

   But no.. He wasn't anywhere.. I couldn't smell his fragrance nor hear his voice..

       "Miss!!" said Christie "Why are you quarelling like this? Is something the matter?"

       "Jonathan.. Jonathan.." I soughed "Where is he? Where is my fiancé?

       "Calm down, milady. He must be around"

       "He's nowhere near. Even his documents are gone"

       "He has gone" joined Flori "He left this morning since they called them yesterday. It was urgent"

       "Left? Urgent?" I replied "Why didn't he tell me?"

       "Don't worry dear miss. He will surely come back soon"

   Auntie Flori hugged me whilst I was crying and moaning.

       "Miss! You are a mess" interrupted Christie "Let me help you now. We'll chat a bit"

     Since I live alone in this large mansion with elderly and men, Christie is the same as my age, so she became my best friend and the only one I can trust. I share her my secrets and stories, she lends me a shoulder to cry on and takes care of my health, looks and tideness.

     We always have conversations while she styles my hair, about guys, love, idols, make-up and fashion. However, at this time I feel a bit vague and lost.

     Even our usual chats feel poisonous.

       "Miss" she started "Are you okay?"

        "I'm good" I replied "Why are you concerned?"

        "You seem tired. You're not well"

        "I feel invaded by my worries. The same feeling when I first stepped in the castle."

        "What worries?"

        "Like being unsafe or something bad is awaiting me after my guardian left."

        "Is a specific thing worrying you?"

        "Well.. Umm.. Uh.. Do you know... Anything about that half constructed room in the garden?"

        "Oh! That one! It's kinda fishy. But you know I was hired earlier by master, so I don't know much about the mansion. However, you can ask the head, the cook and the gardener they work here ever since it was built."

        "Auntie Flori wouldn't answer no matter what I ask. The other two... I don't trust them yet.. Especially the old geezer"

       "Oh you're right! Then.. Do you believe in superstitions and superhuman powers?"

       "Hmm.. Not really"

       "Well listen out. Some servants said that they heard a woman's whining there, also a butler saw a scarlet will o' wisp around it and lastly a maid heard a series of whispers and screams at night!!"

        "Calm down, Christ. The house can't be haunted"

        "Why not? I mean we're living in a mansion hidden in eucalyptus wood and distanced from people. The first owner is unknown, there are many hidden rooms, also that isolated room and I noticed something odd!!"

        "What is it??"

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Knock knock

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Throb throb

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    My heart beated insanely after I heard the door knocks, Christie held my hands and quivered. Our conversation was seized at a sensitive topic by someone on the door.

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Knock knock

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       "Co.. Come in" I shouted

       "Miss.." replied the voice behind the door "Breakfast is ready. We're waiting for you"

       "Ah.. Auntie Flori.. I'm.. I'm coming"

   Flori was waiting behind the door, and i don't how long was she waiting there or whether she was eavesdropping or not.

   Even though a smile was drawn on her face, gloomliness scratched the smile...

    Jonathan.. My love.. I feel lonely and scared.. Many negative events are happening only when you're not with me..