On The Final Day

Tap, tap, tap.

In a grand and luxurious room, a person was sitting elegantly on a one-seater sofa that faced the ceiling to floor window, while swirling a glass of red wine on their hand. Their face were covered with a half-mask with a design of black skull and roses with thorny vine. They wore a robe that covered their body from head to toe, making their gender unknown. 

Behind them, was a man kneeling and begging for his life, stripped naked and their assistant, punishing the man.

"So you failed your task, eh?" A crisp voice came out of their mouth. Their tone was sharp enough to immediately shut the loud man up. "Dispose of him, then."

"Report." A single command made the assistant stand straight and report what happened. "The men we sent failed to kill Ayami Gardner. According to them, after she got treated at the hospital, she entered a car with an unknown man. They entered the Golden Hills Residence, so we couldn't do anything."

"Who is the man?"

"That… We are still finding out." The assistant timidly spoke, afraid that an object might come flying to him and be subjected to his boss' wrath. Surprisingly, no objects came flying at him. "Too slow. I want every information regarding him

The masked person looked at the wine glass as if they were deep in thought. It was unknown what they were thinking but a moment later, a smile escaped from their lips with their eyes turning like a crescent moon.

"Ayami Gardner, no matter how many people you gather, you will still fall under my hands and die." The masked person laughed and raised their wine glass as if offering a toast to the world. They then ordered their assistant. "Cease all of the activities right now. On the final day, we will surprise her."

"Ayami, I wonder how long you'll last…"

***

The car stopped in front of a huge villa. They have arrived. When the car stopped, Ayami heaved a sigh of relief. 

It was the most extreme car ride she experienced in this life. Thankfully, she could finally relax and calm down, although she still didn't let her guard down. 

Kayden got down first and offered his hand to Ayami, who was stepping down after him. Ayami thanked him.

As she got off, she saw an old man hurriedly walking towards them in an elegant manner…

Now that she thought about it, his employees are kind of… eccentric…

"My apologies young master, I didn't know that you would arrive at this time. It seems I still lack some skills." The old man, dressed like a butler, did a ninety degree bow. Kayden just laughed it off. "Old man, how many times do I tell you? You don't need to greet me."

"It is my job, young master." The old butler stood upright and that was when he noticed the girl beside his young master. Bewildered by the girl, the old butler who had many years of experience lost composure. But that didn't last for long. 

"Ahem. And this lady is?" The old butler asked. It was unusual for the young master to bring home his male friends, much more a girl. 

"My friend, Ayami." Kayden happily introduced her like an excited little kid. 

"Oh, I see. Then please enjoy your stay here Miss Ayami." The old butler bowed to her. Ayami couldn't say anything but thank you. "Uh, t-thank you."

"Then, I won't hold you here any longer." The old butler made way to them. Kayden and Ayami entered the villa.

After they left, the old butler, Sebastian, immediately went inside. He ran through the hallways, forgetting his elegance. Then he shouted at the top of his lungs, which surprised the other employee working here because they have not seen him once cause a ruckus.

"The young master brought home a girl!"

Hearing that news, it really was a great reason to cause a ruckus. Sebastian went to his master's study, where the madam and the master were currently staying.

"Madam, Master!"

"Seb, why are you causing a ruckus?" His master asked after seeing Sebastian looking all worn out. It was unusual as that guy was really obsessed with elegance.

"The young master… The young master brought home a girl." 

After he said that, the madam who was calm, dropped the book she was reading and looked like she faced a great crisis. While the master slammed the table and stood as he shouted.

"What?!"

His hands were pale from clenching them too tight. This is a problem!

"Where are they? Lead me there."

Meanwhile, unaware of the ruckus they caused Kayden and Ayami were happily wandering through the hallways. Ayami was excited to see a man's room as she had never entered one before, except for her father's.