Curse Of Fate

Chapter 1

Waking up confused, Charles found himself lying in a dark place. I feel extremely light. I should be dead by now but why is my consciousness' wide awake?

Standing up to his feet, Charles decided to walk around. Maybe he might meet the Grim Reaper or the hell itself- not that he believe in those anyway.

" My son... " That voice. Could it be?

" Mother Koemi? "

He can't believe it. Afterlife is true? Does it mean he would finally be with her for the rest of his death? Koemi is a good and kind woman, does it mean he will be coming with her to heaven? But he killed not just one person, but thousands of them in just a single night...

" Dear boy, I'm grateful for you correcting Kichia's mistake and opening Shigeo's eyes to the truth. I'm happy for all of those, truly. "

Tears rolled down on Charles face. He misses the woman who treated him like he is a jewel- the woman who treated him like his own son and showered him with love he thought he did not deserve. Now that justice is served, his heart never felt so light before.

" However, I'm not impressed by how you risked your own life and a few innocent employees in that hotel. I've raised you better than that. "

Charles stayed silent. He can't explain how happy he is to hear Koemi's voice once again, how he missed her sweet and stern voice. It feels like Koemi is alive once again in the flesh as he let her scold him like a 3 year old.

" Mother, where are you? Please show yourself. I- I've missed you *sob* " Charles Brown, a 27 year old man fell on his knees and cried. His wail sounded so broken- like that of a child who misses his mother. He broke down in tears and he never cared to wipe them out.

A warm light covered Charles' body which surprised him. Relaxing to the light, he let himself get lost to the warm touch. It feels like the light is hugging him and warming up his already cold body. A single tear once again found its way to escape from the corner of Charles' eyes.

" Hush now Charles darling, I know my death is the reason why you're suffering. The gods above saw through your heart too. Now my love, take this and live a new life once again. This is a gift of mercy from the gods. As much as they are pleased with your clean intention, they still need to somehow punish you for killing the innocence. "

" What do you mean by live a new life? I am dead. I don't want to live anymore now that I found you. Mother... all I want is to be with you, so, please... "

" Silly. My child, this is a gift from the gods which you can not reject. Accept this please... I can finally rest in peace if you would do so. "

Reluctantly, Charles stretched his arms, reaching for something his mind didn't know but his body is moving onto it's own accord. When his fingertips touched the soft light in front of him, he was able to hear Koemi's voice before passing out.

" Charles sweety, I'm always right here for you. Take good care of yourself and make a good use for the new life. I love you, my child. "

Love you too, Mother.

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Charles felt a sudden rush of adrenaline in his body. He bolted right away to sit up and winced when he felt a pang on his left chest. He bring his hands to touch his chest, slightly rubbing in circles as if feeling the bullet pierced his chest once more.

He sighed and flopped back onto the bed. Mother Koemi... I badly want to be with you but if 'this second life' will pleased you, then I shall make a good use of it and will not put your effort into waste.