As the rain continued to pour down heavily, Everly thought back to the dreadful night in the past and to the one moment when she met the unexpected event that led to her current situation.
Before he closed his eyes for the final time, he smiled and said, "Everly, my love... Don't cry for me. Always remember that I love you, now and forever. If there's a next life, I will still love it. Goodbye, my love."
Soon he slipped away into his endless sleep, surrounded by the darkness of the trees and the cries of his beloved Everly. Deep aches cascaded in her heart as she watched him die in her arms. She tried waking him up again but he wasn't opening his eyes.
The pain of losing someone felt like pins creeping along with her every being. A great sob escaped her lips as she hugged his cold body tightly. "Why?! Why did you do that?! After all the lies you told me, will you just leave me alone?! Reyl! Why?!"
She wailed and cried out. Hoping the pain in her heart would fade. She regretted it. She regretted everything. She regretted doubting his love for her.
"Wake up! Please! Don't leave me alone! I'm sorry I ever doubted you! I'm sorry! So, please come back to me! Come back, my love! Please!"
Her sounds of cries resounded in the whole forest. As the stars in the night sky are nowhere to be found, a faint glowing full moon slowly lost its brilliance.
Dark clouds slowly covered the moon and not a moment later, the sound of thunder echoed in the sky. Loud cracks of thunder permeated the frigid air. A heavy downpour of rain started to fall and the cold wind started to sway the trees violently.
Everly looked up at the raging storm surrounding the sky, letting the rain soak her to the bone within seconds. Rain drummed the ground like a hundred marching soldiers. Loud and stiff. Her dress was drenched in cold and her body felt the freezing cold. But she ignored it.
The physical cold is nothing compared to the growing coldness in her heart. As she stood up slowly, flashes of thunder resonated once again. It's like heaven is having an intense war fight in the sky.
Everly stood up with her knees slightly trembling. Her hair is in complete disarray and her clothes are drenched with mud. At that moment, she didn't look like the princess of a kingdom. Her vision is starting to blur due to the constant downpour of the rain.
She looked for the last time at the man lying on the ground and, slowly, a sad smile formed on her pale lips. "My love, don't worry. You won't be alone for too long. Wait for me. I promise you, we will travel to the afterlife together. I won't let you be alone."
Everly took off the coat and placed it on him. Covering him from the rain. Then, with her unhurried steps, she walked and walked in the dense forest. In this quiet forest, it's only the heavy rain and the lightning in the sky that is heard.
A moment later, Everly reached her destination. Deep in the forest, there is a high cliff. Looking down below, nothing could be seen. No one had ever known how high this cliff was and many of the people who tried to reach the bottom of it had never returned.
Everly knows this place very well. She had visited this place a couple of times but never attempted to go down. But it has always been her dream to know the place below this cliff and now she's fulfilling it.
Although she might not be able to see it still before she died. One last glance at the sky and she finally jumped on the cliff. Her body fell slowly down below with her eyes closed.
A relieved smile showed on her face as she held the necklace in her hands tightly. 'Finally, we will meet again, my love.'
Everything froze in an instant. The rain stopped pouring. The lightning stopped raging. Everything stopped suddenly. A white light suddenly showed brightening the dark place. When Everly slowly opened her eyes, her gaze stopped at the necklace in her hand.
The red heart-shaped pendant changed into clear white as it brightened and glowed. Her breath caught as she stared at it with her eyes widening. Not a moment later, she noticed herself floating. 'What's happening? I didn't fall?' Her body continued to float in the dark abyss.
She was caught off-guard by what was happening. As she looked around, the sky above cleared and the full moon showed its brilliance. A white figure suddenly walked out of the moon and slowly flew towards her.
She stood still as she looked intently at the woman in white approaching. Her body tensed up when the figure was already standing right in front of her. "Who- Who are you-you?" Her voice stuttered in shock and confusion.
The woman smiled. Her eyes glowed like stars. Her white dress gently swayed in the air. "Don't be afraid. I'm not going to hurt you."
She was paralyzed on the spot. She took a step backward, afraid of the mysterious person who appeared in front of her. Her small voice showed a great feat of fear. "What do you want from me? Who are you?"
"I'm the protector of that necklace you are holding. The moon goddess." Her silvery voice rang. Her smile never left her face as she looked at the disheveled and frightened princess in front of her.
"I think the proper question here is what do you want? Not what I want. Now, tell me, princess of Amsterdam, what is it that your heart's desire?" Everly's widened in surprise when the moon goddess mentioned her name.
"You-You know me? How-" She didn't know how to continue. Her words stuttered on her lips as she tried to digest everything.
"I know everything, Princess Everly. Everything that happened, I know everything. Including the forbidden love that both you and the young king of Heathern have."
"What do you mean by that?" She was on her guard, holding the necklace tightly in her hands. "You knew King Dominique?" She bravely asked into her eyes.
" Of course, my dear. That necklace is passed down to every king of Heathern. The fact that King Dominique gave you this necklace shows how deep his love is for you. Every king of Heathern knows the secret of the necklace but no one succeeded in summoning me, the moon the goddess. King Dominique is the first one."
Everly glanced at the glowing necklace in her hands. Confusion danced around her eyes. "What do you mean?"
"I can only be summoned if there's an act of true love. The person who can summon me will be granted a wish. Every wish, be it power, wealth, anything, I can grant anything as long as you say it."
"True love?"
"Yes. King Dominique sacrificing his life to save you is an act of true love. And since he is already gone, the holder of it can have the wish. Now tell me, princess, what's your wish?"
Hope started to rise up. A look of longing flashed in her eyes as she remembered the dead body of her beloved. With a determined gaze, she looked at the moon goddess. "Can you bring him back to life?"
"That is not possible, princess Everly. I can grant you anything except for bringing a person back to life. I'm sorry."
Desperation is all that's left in her. The hope that was starting to build crashed in an instant. "You told me you could grant me anything? You will grant me what my heart desires! Him being alive is all that I want! I don't care about power or wealth! Or anything! I just want him to be here by my side! Is it too much to ask?"
She covered her face with her shaking hands as tears poured down. "All I want is him. I don't need anything else. For the first time since my grandfather died, I felt happiness. I don't want to lose that happiness. Please, bring him back to me."
The moon goddess looked at her with a complicated expression. The princess' only desire is him and the moon goddess can clearly see it. After a moment of contemplation, she spoke.
"There's another way but this will be risky for you since it might cost you your life. Are you willing to gamble for it?"
She looked hopeful. "What is it? Just tell me what it is and I will gladly take it!"
The moon goddess sighed exhaustedly and responded, "I can't bring him back to life but he will be reincarnated. In a different place, at a different time, you should find the reincarnation of King Dominique and prove your love once again before the red moon appears. Remember, he must fall in love with you and your mission will succeed."
That's what happened that leads Everly to the present. Thousands of years had passed since she'd been looking for him but not even a shadow appeared in her sight. Her time is almost up. The red moon will appear soon.
The last reminder from the moon goddess was deeply engraved in her heart before she was sent to this place.
'Remember princess, before the red moon appears, you must complete the task. Or else, you will vanish from existence. You must remember that.'
The sound of a cellphone ringing broke the silence inside the room. Sunlight shone through the curtain as Everly slowly opened her eyes. Feeling disgruntled with last night, she moaned for more sleep. The continuous ringing stopped her from going back to her slumber.She reached out her hand towards the phone. With her half-closed eyes, she answered the call. Her groggy voice resounded, revealing that she had just woken up. "Hello?""Don't tell me you're still in bed?" Her manager's high-pitched voice answered. "Hurry up Everly! It's already 8 in the morning and your flight is at 10. Hurry up! We're almost near to your apartment."The call immediately ended. Her eyes squinted shut, trying to ward off the sunlight that filtered through the curtains. She glanced at the clock on her bedside table and saw that it was already 8 in the morning.With a deep sigh, she walked out of her bed. She rubbed her eyes, trying to ward off her sleepiness. Before going to t
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to your destination. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened and keep the aisle clear until we are parked at the gate. The Captain will then turn off the “Fasten Seat Belt” sign, indicating it is safe to stand. Please use caution when opening the overhead compartments and removing items, since articles may have shifted during the flight. Thank you."This announcement had woken Everly up from her deep slumber. Finally, they have reached their destination. She yawned slightly and rubbed her eyes slowly, trying to wash off her drowsiness.As she looked out the window, the plane was already preparing to land. "Put on your coat, the weather is colder here." Her manager spoke and she was sitting beside her.She nodded her head and brushed her hair, which was slightly in disarray, using her fingers. "What time is it?" She asked as she glanced outside. It's sti
Darkness invaded the whole city streets. Snow is still falling but not as heavy compared to yesterday. In a bustling street, where tall buildings and shopping malls are built.Crowds of cheers and a long line of people are slowly gathering at the entrance of one of the biggest malls located in the area. People are holding different kinds of banners with Everly's name printed on them.There are some who hold signage with her pretty face placed. Today is the fan signing event for Everly's newest album. Armed guards in uniform are stationed in the center hall of the mall.A mini stage is built at the forefront and a long table is stationed at the side where people can have a meet and greet session with Everly. Everly hasn't arrived yet at the venue but the long crowd of people waiting for her is already gathered."And that's a wrap everyone! Good work", the director said after the last stage performance was rehearsed. Everly is currently having a rehearsal a
That question made Everly pause for a moment. ' Has she fallen in love? It's a big yes. And now she's still searching for that lost love she once had.'Gazes of people looked intently at her, waiting for her answer. When the host called her name once again, this broke her dazing self. She laughed slightly before answering. "Uhm, sorry for that. I was shocked by the first question. Hahaha."The people laughed at her response. This gave her a chance to sigh in relief. She didn't notice that she was lost in thoughts after hearing that question. Luckily, she managed to hide it immediately."Well, it was really a shocking question. It was my first time hearing a fan boldly asking an artist about her love life. Hahaha," The host wisely added."Hahaha, I know. So, for that question, have I ever loved someone that I'm willing to die for? Uhm, the answer would be yes. I had that kind of love once."The crowd went crazy after hearing the answer. Sho
As soon as Everly's manager entered the room, she found her lying on the cold floor. She instantly walked down and grabbed her in her arms. "Everly! Everly! Wake up!" She tried tapping her face but Everly didn't make any response. Her breathing turned rapid as she worriedly looked at Everly's pale face. She shook her body trying to wake her up. "Everly! Wake up!" A staff member heard her scream and went directly to the room. He looked shocked to see the unconscious body of Everly in the arms of her manager. Her manager noticed the presence of the staff and she instantly glanced at him. "What are you doing?! Hurry up! Call an ambulance!" The staff member came back to his senses and hurriedly took his phone from his pocket. "Hello! Yes, we have an emergency here! Please send an ambulance right away! A patient fell unconscious. Please, hurry up!" "Are they coming?!" Everly's manager asked. "Yes, they will be here in less than 10 minutes."
"Doctor, why isn't she waking up? 3 days have passed since she fell unconscious. Is there something wrong with her?" Manager Kim worriedly asked as she stared at Everly's sleeping body.3 days have already passed since Everly was admitted to the hospital. Her accident was not broadcast because the news was blocked by their agency. And also, Melissa handled the situation at the mall so well.She managed to create an excuse for Everly's absence during the meet and greet. Fortunately, Everly's fans weren't so hung about it so they bought the excuse. They are really thoughtful and understanding, so everything was easily settled.Now, the only problem is Everly wasn't awake. She was starting to worry about her health. At first, she thought she was just taking her time to rest, but 3 days have already passed by and she's still sleeping. It's starting to make her panic.Different thoughts and reasons passed through her mind as she stayed in the hospital, taking
The afternoon came on that same day. Everly laid in bed as she watched the scenery outside. It was still bright and the snow ceased to fall. An IV line is connected to her arm, which made it harder for her to move carelessly.She had noticed earlier that the room she was in was well-toned and very huge. There's a couch on the other side of the room where guests can rest and there's a wide glass window on her left side. Because the curtains were opened, she could see the scenery.Her bed was slightly elevated so she could watch the people in the garden in the hospital. She glanced and looked towards the door when it suddenly opened. It was her manager who entered bringing a plastic bag and fruit in her hands. "I'm back."Everly made a slight smile. Manager Kim walked toward her and gave her a cup. "What is this?""It's soya milk. Drink it before it gets cold. I heard it's nutritious for you. Are you hungry?" Manager Kim asked."No, I'm fine Manager
In the clear blue sky, where the trees gently swayed in the wind, Everly dressed in a noble lady's clothes together with her personal maid, they walked through the streets of Amsterdam. She used to sneak out of the palace just to observe and look at the people living happily on the streets. It was fortunate for her that not many people saw the face of Princess Everly, so she didn't need to cover her face as she ventured through the crowded streets. Her personal maid, Myrtle, is following alongside her. "Your Highness, are you sure it is okay with you to sneak out of the palace today?"Princess Everly paused and glanced at her. "Of course, we do this all the time. There's nothing for you to worry about. And I told you, don't call me Your Highness if we are outside the palace."Myrtle's eyes widened and sneakily glanced around. When she confirmed that nobody heard her, she sighed in relief. "I'm sorry miss.