CHAPTER 4

NUMBER 1

"It's no use to run from me, just so you know."

I pouted as everyone is still hysterical. Perhaps it is their first time seeing how someone literally grabs a person's heart.

HAHAHA!

THIS IS EXCITING!

The horror plastered across their faces, how their voices crack while begging for anyone to help them from outside the house, every action they make is giving me butterflies. Shout louder!

SCREAM!

That's it! I want to hear you cry for help. I'd like to bring them immediately to the underworld but it would only bore me afterward since I'm still not satisfied with my holiday. "ALRIGHTY! TIME TO PLAY HIDE AND SEEK!" It will be more interesting if they are to avoid my sight and if I manage to find them, it will be the end.

HAHAHAHA!

THIS IS MY KIND OF FUN!

"I'LL COUNT TO TEN! MAKE SURE YOU'RE WELL HIDDEN!!" Oh, that rhymes!

As I closed my eyes, heavy footsteps are heard. They are running in different directions, probably looking for a place to hide since they cannot go out of this house. I left them no choice but to do so. The noises earlier are starting to lessen. These people are surely covering their mouths to avoid making unnecessary sounds.

I'm thrilled!

This is EUPHORIA!

"1"

"2"

"3"

I can only hear a few of them running away.

"4"

"5"

"6"

Heavy breathing and whispers are still audible. Some of them are surely near me given the fact that this house is too small for them to get any farther.

"7"

"8"

"9"

This is it! One last number and I'll be able to see how good these mortals are in this game.

"10!!!"

Springing up from the couch, I stretched my arms and neck. I left the heart on the floor for now because it will only get in my way. "TIME TO HUNT!"

Silence enveloped the place. It was only my breathing that is heard. It seems everyone's giving it their best shots. I hopped from side to side, checking every corner. Although I know where they are hiding, of course, I'm acting as if I don't. Where's the excitement if I will just drag them out?

A sudden creaking sound echoed as I was just about to pass by the kitchen. "**Oh~ anyone here**?" My eyes scanned all the furniture. I checked under the tables as I slowly lifted the table cloth. "No one," I murmured. I took five more steps and sat down in front of a kitchen cabinet which is large enough for a person to fit inside.

She's behind these doors, sweating buckets.

I can feel myself making a funny expression while trying to hold my laughter. I shouldn't make any sound right now since she will notice and will try to run, even though it's useless.

Should I open it? Or not?

Should I wait?

Should I frighten her a little?

OH!! THIS IS GIVING ME CHILLS!!

Perhaps due to the overwhelming emotions, I was unable to control my power and it opened up the door where the mortal is hiding. "JUST KIDDING!" I shouted which brought more fear to her face. I can see how terrified she is as her body starts to tremble. No words escaped her quivering lips, only her eyes communicating with me – pleading.

"You look pretty right now! You should look at yourself in a mirror HAHAHA!" This time, the mortal went out of the kitchen cabinet, kneeled, and her shaking palms rubbed together. She incessantly bows her head and rubs her palms.

"I-I'm sorry!! I don't want to die! I-I have a family a-and... and... just, please! PLEASE SPARE ME!" She began to grab my legs with her head facing down, bawling her eyes out.

"Oh, darling that's unnecessary." Offering a hand, I helped her stand on her feet, facing me. Fear is evident in her eyes and at the same time, they show a glimmer of hope. "Since you are struggling too much, let me make it easy for you." She began to resist and try to pull her hand from mine but to no avail. She is just a weakling. "Goodbye, see you in hell!" I told her while holding her head and releasing her soul out of her body. She shrieked as I slowly extracted her soul like squeezing some juice out of an orange. As the two completely separated, I sent her soul directly to Satan and her earthly body slammed down to the floor.

What a wonderful night it is!

"Come out, mortals! I will spare you if you do!"

No response. Still scared, huh?

"**D-do you m-mean it**?" the head of the group appeared behind my back. He looks terrible.

"Of course!" Spreading my arms out, I beckoned him to come closer. "Come on, don't be afraid." Although he was hesitant, he eventually went into my arms. I wrapped my arms around him and so he did the same. "There, there." I said while patting his head.

"**You fucking bitch! Thought you can deceive me**?!" He suddenly shoved a huge knife into my chest which made it bleed non-stop. "DIE, YOU MONSTER! YOU'RE AN EVIL!"

I was about to lose consciousness. I felt my knees drop to the ground as I try to cover my mouth that is vomiting blood. In an instant, everyone surrounded me. They began attacking with anything they can use as a weapon — kitchen knives, chairs, and whatnot. Some even tried to strangle me to death with a rope.

I feel like blacking out, it hinders my breathing, and the blood streams incessantly. These mortals are making sure I won't survive.

"DIE!!"

"YOU BROUGHT THIS TO YOURSELF, BITCH!"

"This is for killing our friends!"

"Make sure she's not breathing!"

"Hurry up! We need to run!"

"The police might come! Hurry!"

Everyone started to run away after stabbing and hitting me multiple times.

But...

I gradually stood and spitted blood. I can no longer deal with this, they are getting on my nerves.

Crack

I stretched my body and corrected some bones that were dislocated. My wounds started to heal.