Chapter 1: Will

No need to read the summary of the prologue if u want. (Prologue is in the outline)

Summary: Amelia's grandfather passes away and she reminiscence her time with her grandfather when he was still alive.

And also focused on her backstory and inability to cry, and now she sets out to fulfill his will.

Chapter 1:

Now, I stand outside a building—but it's not just any building. It's the one my grandpa owned and worked at, a funeral parlor called Underworld Funeral Parlor. In his will, it stated that I should work here as a funeral director. However, I heard they already have a director.

This place kind of gives me the creeps... I don't know why, but there's something weird about it. I shivered, mustering my courage to enter. Inside, it seemed alright, not too creepy as I imagined. Still, it had an eerie style, which I guess is typical for funeral parlors.

The lobby was empty, so I looked around. The parlor had dark walls, with some rooms having candles instead of lights, and others vice versa. The red carpet seemed too intense.

I stumbled upon a room full of coffins; their craftsmanship was beautiful and well-made. Next, I entered a room with a row of chairs and a coffin. I didn't know if there was a body inside, but the room seemed empty. Well, almost empty—a girl sat in one of the chairs, dressed formally and darkly, making me think she worked here.

"Excuse me, miss?" I said, but she leaped up, scared and fearful. I approached her, but then I felt a hand on my shoulder. Startled, I turned back immediately.

A young man smiled warmly at me, seeming familiar, though I couldn't place him. "No need to be afraid; I'm the parlor's main director." He raised his hands, showing no harm.

"Main director? Does that mean...?" I started, noticing his unusual gloves—black on the right, white on the left.

"Are you in need of our service?" he asked calmly.

"I was wondering if you're hiring..." I felt nervous, still surprised by his sudden appearance.

"Hiring? It depends on meeting certain requirements." He chuckled. "Really? Do you want to work here because you like it?"

"It was in my grandpa's will," I replied.

Silence filled the room until he spoke, looking down, "Your grandfather's will?" The girl became even more scared.

"What's your name?" he asked, offering his hand.

"Amelia," I replied nervously.

"Okay, Amelia, you're hired."

I was confused. "Just like that?"

Xander, the director, smiled joyfully. "Hey Raven, take her to the base."

The girl whispered, "Try not to freak out." She led me through a long hallway to a brick wall, which opened, revealing an elevator. I hesitated but followed her in.

As we descended, I wondered if I made the right choice.

Xander said, "So, you're making her work here. My task will wait; I need to make our new member comfortable first.

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