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
Second Encounter
Rhys looked out of the window of the car traveling at a moderate speed. His eyes were fixed on the towering high-rise building in front of him. "Romeo, stop there," he said as he asked Romeo to stop in front of a tall, shimmering building located not far from where they were. Romeo obeyed his orders and immediately stopped the car in front of the building Rhys was referring to. After stopping, Rhys, without waiting for long, immediately turned his gaze towards Benjamin, who was sitting next to him.
"Are you sure you want to be dropped off here?" He asked while looking at the man who became his best friend with a doubtful face.
Benjamin smiled widely, "Yes, tonight, I have plans to enjoy the night at one of the clubs of my old acquaintances. There are many beautiful women who will accompany me there. Are you interested in joining me, Rhys! It'll be fun!"