Episode 1

emotion, a complex experience of consciousness, bodily sensation, and behavior that reflects the personal significance of a thing, an event, or a state of affairs.

We, humans, express uncommon emotion in the same situation. We feel happy one day and sad the other day. emotions changes with time even we can't get excited for the same reason we already did

But in my last few months, I felt none of emotion but anxiety. Anxiety about my past, his memories. Even though I escaped from this toxic relationship, his memories still haunt me day and night. It took me completely six months to recover from my past. It’s like doing everything you can, day in and day out, just to have the chance to take a positive step in the right direction.

It took my years of savings to settle in London with my leftover savings; I rent a 1bhk apartment which is nearby the coffee shop I work part-time which is enough for my postgraduate and my necessities.

In the beginning, I struggled to settle here first, but with the help of Cyrus, I managed. He even offered me to work on the cafe he owns, I gladly accepted. When I was in deep thought a soft voice interrupts, “Celine~ dear, did you get the custard bun I made especially for you? " asked Hannah, "yes Hannah I got it it is delicious wanna try some more" I replied. "of course dear, next time I'll let you know take care " with that she left the cafe

After the last customer left the cafe, I emptied the trash and prepared to leave the cafe that's when Cyrus called me "yes, Cyrus?" I asked, "um... I have heard in the news that some serial killer escaped. So... shall I drop you home? " he asked me with hesitation.

I know he likes me, but I don't want any relationships, at least not now. "no thanks ill be fine on my own and I have some work to do on my way back " his face fell, but he quickly covers it with a smile " Better be careful on your way "I nodded left the cafe.

Cyrus is such a sweet, kindest person I ever met. If I had met Cyrus before him, we would have already become a couple. I have not over the past yet. Plus, I don't want to give Cyrus some false hopes.

After a long day, I went to my apartment only to find the opposite apartment door is slightly open which is no vacancy for 2 weeks. This reminds me of Cyrus' sayings. What if there is a serial killer hidden in the apartment? No, it shouldn't because he should be smart enough to know that someone will report if there is a movement in a no vacancy apartment. what if it is a thief? If it is, he is the dump enough to steal in an empty apartment.

It's better to check whatever it is than imagining things " okay Celine, you can do it! " I said to myself with that I took a deep breath and slowly open the door widely and enter the apartment.

Pitch dark, that's what I can see, did I Say I once had nyctophobia but I overcome that when I faced the worst nightmare, him. He was worse than the nightmares. The mere thought of him runs shivers through my body. Calming myself, I carefully looked around the apartment with my mobile's flash.

When I entered the living room, I can see some packages are left unopened, which confused me. Did any vacant come to this apartment? But Hannah didn't inform me about this maybe she would've forgotten. With the thought, I turned to leave but stopped when I saw the picture of me.

I stared at the photo in confusion and shock when I hear his bitter voice

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