RIA POV
I got out of the online taxi that drove me right in front of the house.Reaching into my pocket, I took out the new fence key and immediately unlocked it.Yesterday when I told Trisha I was going to rent this house she immediately replaced the locks with the new one.I went inside, the taxi driver who helped carry my stuff also followed me behind."Oohh... Now the one who lives here, this beautiful Miss, yes?" He said it casually and look around the house."Yes, sir.” I answered him politelyHe put my two suitcases on the terrace floor and his face suddenly became a bit uncomfortable."Oohh, is that so... Miss, this is all the luggage, right?"I nodded, "Yes sir. Thank you." I answered."You're welcome. I- eh.. I just want to kindly remind you to be careful. I mean... this neighborhood is so quiet, so there can be lots of thieves or some bad guys, if you know what I mean..." He smiled awkwardly while scratching the back of his neck.“You should try to move in together with one or two more of your friends..”I smiled at the suggestion.It's worth considering, calculating if I can bring my friends later to rent here, the cost will be even lower...After that, he left in a hurry. Like almost running.I shrugged, maybe he need to go to the toilet? I thought...Unlocking the door, I turned the knob after taking a deep breath.Here we go...I stepped inside while imagining how much I had to clean and rearrange things inside.It's true that yesterday looked cleaner than I imagined if this house was empty for two years.But still, I have to dust off all the corners, and open all the furniture covers.Maybe, I'll clean the room that I use a lot first.Besides, this house is too big for me alone, if I open all the furniture covers...What?I finally stopped on the fifth step while carrying my two suitcases.Looking around, I pause for a moment of silent, tried to remember the situation from yesterday.The white cloth covering the furniture has been removed.Everything is neat and clean, even the floor looks like it's been mopped.I took my steps slowly while looking around...Wow.... I thought I would be busy covered in sweat dan dust today.Ah yes, I just remembered.Trisha had told me that she would call a cleaning service, so this place would be ready before I came. Looks like they came this morning and have finished their work.I quickly reached into my cell phone in my pocket and checked the time.It's two in the afternoon...No wonder."Great!" I smiled widely and jogged happily towards the stairs to the second floor.The staircase is circular with steps covered in anti-slip maroon carpet.With great difficulty I tried to lift my two suitcases.Undoubtedly stupid, I was too excited."Sorry, you should stay here for a while..." I tapped the suitcase in my left hand and went up with one suitcase on my right and a backpack on my back.Get use to it, I often talk alone. I always do this to get rid of my loneliness. At least I'm trying to fool my own brain that I'm speaking to someone.I walked casually to the master bedroom and opened the door.Somehow, I felt like someone was watching me from the left side of my eye.I turned quickly...Of course, no one...Stupid mind.However, the door to the next room was ajar...I frowned.Tsk, it must those who were cleaning earlier left it that way. I’ll check it later.Ok, let's go inside this one. I stepped my foot inside while thinking…….I'll take a nap and then later, I'll go grocery shopping at the supermarket nearby.I dragged this rather heavy suitcase and closed the door.I almost jumped because I was startled by the loud banging of the door.God grief!I didn't slam the door, did I? Why is it so loud?I patted my chest to calm myself down.What the hell?I turned to open the door again and closed it slowly.See? It wasn't as loud as before.Not even a sound at all. Just a click sound from the lockTsk. Maybe the old house effect, never mind...Okay... I turned around and put away my suitcase in the middle of the room.Woah…I didn't realize that mirror yesterday. Maybe because it's covered in the white cloth too.A rectangular mirror stands in the corner of the room right next to the window. The mirror was quite tall, even taller than me.I nodded satisfied looking at the mirror.I looked at my reflection in the mirror, casually combing my slightly messy looking hair, that's when I noticed, the door behind me was slightly ajar.I stopped combing and my heart beat fast.I quickly looked back to make sure.Right. The door was ajar.Didn't I close it earlier? I believe I had closed it tightly until I heard the click.I walked back to the door and closed it again.Maybe I remember it wrong. Usually we often feel we have done something but the reality is we haven't.Is not it?I shook my head slowly trying to get rid of the negative thoughts that were starting to come to me.I have to admit this house is comfortable, the air in this environment is cool, even though the location is in the city center. Maybe because a lot of trees are planted in the yard and around this neighborhood.I like this house because of the big glass windows, so it is cheerful and bright inside.I noticed it today, because all the window blinds were drawn. Made the atmosphere more lively.I smiled as I looked out the window at the courtyard below. How lucky I am, everything seems to be going smoothly...Now I should rest and sleep.Without bother to change my clothes, I immediately climbed into the soft bed and lay down staring at the ceiling.Before actually falling asleep, I had time to think once again.After I took a look from the design and color of the room decorations, it seemed that the one who lived in this house before me must be a man…***I woke up hearing the sound of running water.Not too close, but not far either.I opened my eyes and stretched lazily.I squinted because of the incoming light.The room light is on. I looked at the window and it was already dark outside.How long was my ‘quick’ nap, actually?I quickly got out of bed and pulled the curtain to close it.Hm, It’s not raining… Then why did I hear the sound of running water?I paused for a moment and tried to listen again.Sure enough, I could hear the sound of the water, which turned out to be coming from behind the door over there.Bathroom. That's the bathroom.If water was heard from the bathroom, someone was must be using the bathroom, at least they are taking a bath in it.Who the hell sneaked in and took a shower?Shit.I walked slowly towards the bathroom with my heart beating fast.Trisha says this is an old house. There are many things that need to be fixed, that's why the rent cost is cheap...Leaking roof, peeling walls, or maybe....I reached the bathroom door and held the knob while holding my breath.….I have to replace the water faucet that was broken….With a quick movement I opened the door and prepared with what I saw inside.My heart almost exploded. But I saw no one. The light was on, so I can see clearly that the water tap was off, but the water flow from it.I let out the breath I'd been holding and lowered my alert level.Pinching my nose between my foreheads, I looked down and shook my head."I'll have to change that later..."Because it's still awkward. I decided to take a shower after coming home from shopping.It was getting dark but still not too late to go out. So, I decided to go to a bigger shopping center 10 minutes away from home.Shop to stock up on food for the week ahead. I pushed my cart towards the meat section and thought of buying some meat, buying the cheapest one won't make the bill go up, right?At least I eat meat even a little.wait a minute..Tsk, I forgot to check on the refrigerator.Has it been cleaned?No. More precisely, is there a refrigerator in the house?.There should be. Trisha had already sent someone to clean the house, she wouldn't forget that one.Just as I remembered Trisha, my phone rang.It's her. Good, I'll asked her about the refrigerator."Hello?""Ria darling, have you moved in yet?" she asked from across the phone."Yeah, this afternoon. Thanks for sending people to clean up Trisha. I felt comfortable and went straight for a nap..." I admitted with a smile and still look here and there for the cheapest meat I was looking for."What...?" she asked again"Thank you for sending people to clean up." I repeated."Oh yeah, it seems you're right. I have to change the water faucet. The faucet turns on and off by itself. Also, is there a fridge in the house? I forget and haven't checked the kitchen yet..." I spoke quickly, wanting to get to the point. ."What... Darling, what are you talking about?""Refrigerator?" I'm not sure. She didn't catch that?"N-no...""Ohh..water faucet?" I asked her again.Aha, I got the cheapest meat."No.. Ria, you see... I haven't sent anyone to clean up yet. Well, I already called them, but their schedule is full today and they can only come tomorrow. I forgot to tell you, this morning..."This time, my heart started beating fast.I almost dropped a pack of meat that was in my hand.*** POV Tsk... Another boring day. I don't remember since when I got the fancy to stare at the view out of my window. Maybe because I don't have much to do? Hell, I don't have anything to do... I feel so empty, until I decided to do some funny stuff towards other people that passed by. Sometimes it's fun, but other times…. I also feel guilty. I rubbed my face with both hands roughly. Until when? How much longer must I wait? The last time I tried to interact with someone that tried to live here, he was really scared and left the next day. I laid my body on the bed, which I used to remember was very soft. Yeah, technically I don't feel anything. I think I look like I'm lying up here. In fact, I'm just floating. Of course. In fact, if I have to move places, I don't have to step foot. But I prefer to do it the way I used to. At least that can remind me of my old habits. While I'm still breathing and alive…. What? you ask why am i still here? Yeah, I did choose to stay. W
There must be an explanation for all of this. Ria walked along the alley, brought her groceries in both hands. Even in the night, this area was not so quite. Some people still passed by and the street light was all on, so she thought it was still pleasant to walk a little at this hour. She needed to think. Maybe, Trisha came back to the house and cleaned up a little after she left. Maybe… She could not accept any illogical explanation for whatever happens in that house. Well, her brain refused to. In this world, there must be some logic answers for every little thing that happens. Even the old once said many things out of myth and belief, it turned out that they just didn't know what really happen yet. Once they said rainbow is a bridge for angels. They descend to earth using the rainbow ladder to a lake to bathe. When she was little, Ria really believed in the story and admired the rainbow because of the beauty of the colors and its function as a bridge for the angels. At
What was that all about? That dream… It was so real, as if she was actually there. Ria rubbed her face roughly. No. She's just exhausted. Dreams usually relate to something we think about before going to bed that day and she was thinking about some odd thing she had found in this house. Her brain made her thought a lot about it all the way to her dreams. She didn't want to think about the nonsense she had in her sleep. Dreams are just collection of thoughts. Right? “Forget it, I have a lot to do now...” Ria muttered to herself. She got up and immediately headed to the bathroom to finish her business in there. After taking a shower and changing clothes while arranging her toiletries in the bathroom, she already felt refreshed. Ria tried not to think about things she didn’t feel necessary, including that dream. Ria often dreams in her sleep. Some things she didn't understand, some things scared her. But she always forgets the dreams, even just hours after she wakes up. That
"What is it? Are you alright?" Hans asked Ria who looked uncomfortable with her food. Ria smiled a little and tried to swallow her food. “I'm fine, thank you…” Ria tried to swallow the bland fried egg in her mouth. She almost spat it out, thank God it didn’t happen. If she did, she would be considered strange and no one would want to be friends with her anymore. At least that what she thought. It had been a long time since Ria had friends at school. Even though it felt awkward but she felt a little happy that someone wanted to sit with her. Moreover considered her as one of their friend. At least nobody here thought she was a weirdo. Or those who think she is jinxed and stay away from her like a disease. “Ria, tell me if you go shopping to prepare for the party! We'll go together
Unfortunately, today she was occupied with her activities in school...Some of the schedules and classes that she had to follow were so hectic, that she instantly forgot about what she was going to do with the dream.She will take care of it later when she returns home…On campus, Ria took part in various classes until the afternoon. She didn't want to be left behind because she was very excited about her study here.In this place, no one seemed to bully her anymore .In this place, no one saw her as if she was a disease.Ria was very grateful to be able to live her new life in a positive environment like this.For that, she must doing everything whole-heartedly.When it was time to go home, Ria decided to walk as usual.“Ria!…Wait!” Someone yelled, not too far behind her
The point of view of “…..” on Ria's first night living in that house.She had been gone for some time.She didn't go out of fear, did she?Judging from her aura, it's impossible. She was no longer afraid, instead she looked excited.Ria she looked like she wanted to go shopping, maybe she'll be back soon.This was all my fault. Actually she was very excited and wanted to welcome Ria who would live in this house.But sometimes I forget, that I am no longer a living being.I forgot, if the slightest change that I make will look strange in the eyes of humans who see it.I went downstairs and stood in front of the window in the living room, looking straight at the small garden in the grounds.Staring straight at the gate.Ho
There was… someone sitting on the couch… I didn't know exactly what it was. But from its shape, it was clearly a person. However, he was transparent... His whole body was like a see-through faint light. From this distance, I could still saw the couch and the scenery behind it. “What… are you…” I muttered. I wasn't sure if this figure heard me. I was so shocked that my voice barely came out. This figure is tall, I could saw it from the way he sat. He sat down casually, like he was leaning on the sofa. His knees bent down because his long legs touch the floor. I saw his face. He stared at me unblinkingly. I dared myself to step forward, forcing my weak knees to support my trembling legs. What am I looking at here? Have I gone crazy? I s
The University library is huge and Ria very excited to explore it. She felt like she was on the other side of the world when she was here. How could she not. She did not expect that this room had such an extraordinary interior. The library has high ceilings and spans two floors. The pillars of the building are very tall and large, made her felt like she was wandering in a land of giants. She was given instructions by one of the librarians how to find the reference books she was looking for. And she was looking for books that related to ghost or paranomal things. She picked up several books, articles, and also novels. She didn't know if it would help but it seemed like those horror novels she could read in her spare time. Ria will indeed borrow some books and will read some of them here. She chose a seat near the window and started reading there. ** "What are you reading?" The sound of someone whispering just above her head made her almost jump. “Loren!” Ria whispered yelle