Chapter 5: ......'s POV

*** 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.

Wait, what's that? That sound was like someone opening the fence padlock...

Holy shit!

That's right! Someone's coming!

Finally, after a long wait, she brought another person here.

I opened the window blinds a little to see it more clearly.

Heh, I think that woman knows I'm peeking...

A girl.. she brought a girl.

Woah... She's so beautiful.

Cute face, long hair.

Wow... If only I was still alive...

But if I were still alive, of course I wouldn't be the same age as that girl. But the same age as the woman who brought her here.

OK, I need to go downstairs and hear what they're talking about.

I can hear them from behind the doors.

I have to be careful. I'd better find a safe hiding place.

Of course I know they will be very difficult to see me in a bright daylight like this.

But still just in case I can't let my guard down.

I won't let the opportunity pass just like the others.

It's been a long time since I wandered in a place I should have left a long time ago.

It's time to get serious.

I promise to focus on my goals.

"Don't get me wrong. The garden is well-maintained, but the landlord only hires a gardener. As for the conditions inside the house, we can't expect much... I myself visited it since the last tenant..."

I heard that woman spoke.

Heh. How dare you! you want to say this house is old and not well maintained right?

Didn’t she know I am still here?

What am I? A ghost?

... -_-...

Hehe, of course…

But I've tried to clean this house, I also don't want to live in a dirty place!

Then I heard the girl's soft voice.

She asked about the last time anyone lived here.

Two years ago, the answer...

Somehow, I shouldn't feel sad. But my heart feels uncomfortable hearing that answer.

It’s me…

It was me who stayed for a very long time.

I stay in this house, always here.

I never left.

Unlike those who continue to live and grow with time.

I am stuck.

I know, I should not complain about it. I chose it.

It's just, somehow. The loneliness that always accompanies me makes me, who no longer have a heart, still emotional.

The door opened, I could feel a nervous and uncomfortable aura from the woman with the curly hair.

After all this time? Of course.

They entered and I kept watching silently behind the door.

This girl looks like around my age at that time and she's really pretty..

In the past, I often saw beautiful girls in my school. But I must admit, there was no one as beautiful as her...

She looked back and forth, her long dark hair flowing down almost to her waist.

I can't see the expression on her face clearly from back here, but I can feel the positive aura flowing from this girl..

The woman invited her to have a look.

I hope she like this house.

I followed them, trying to hide at close range. Even though I know they can't see me, I still can't be careless.

I don't want to lose this opportunity.

Who knows, this girl can help me...

Every time the woman explained, she nodded and smiled...

Great job, she seemed to take interest about this house.

They entered my room... I mean the master bedroom

Ah, luckily I kept it clean.

Look, she's sitting on my bed!

"Ria?..."

Oh, so her name is Ria? Okay, I hope Ria is a brave girl.

Not like the one before..

"Tomorrow... I'm moving here tomorrow."

sweet!!

I clenched my hand over my mouth. I almost screamed.

I got one more chance. I hope this time fate will cooperate with me.

After they left, I did my best to clean the house.

I can't touch things directly. I think it's called an energy wave.

That's why I can move things with that wave.

My energy surge will be most powerful when it's my death anniversary.

I can use it a little now.

That day will come in two weeks...

I lifted all the furniture coverings in the house.

I made a small gust of wind on the floor to shake off the dust. Not all clean but a little better that before.

I tidied up my room again and removed the cloth covering the mirror.

I stared at the mirror.

What did I see?

Nothing.

Of course. I smiled stupidly to myself. The reflection of my shadow will be seen when the strongest energy appears only.

Hmm... What else should I do?

Oh! The curtains! I opened all the window blinds.

After all of the work, I felt very tired.

Eeh... Yes, I think I'm tired. should I? When we are alive, when we do a lot of things we will feel tired.

I mean my wave energy had almost run out for today.…

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She's coming! Finally the girl is here! I thought she change her mind on this house.

I was so happy that I forgot to hide when she opened the door.

Holy shit!

She didn't see me, she didn't see me...

I froze beside the living room sofa. She looked around and was confused for a moment.

Then her expression changed. Like already understood something.

She nodded and continued her steps into the house.

She carried two medium-sized suitcases and a backpack on her back.

She headed for the stairs and I still froze, but my eyes followed where she went.

She was trying to climb the stairs with two suitcases that from the looks of it were already heavy.

"Sorry, you should stay here for a while..."

She patted a suitcase and left it at the bottom of the stairs.

She's cute too, hehe...

I followed her up. Seeing her hair tied in a pony tail, waving, matching her footsteps.

I don't know, I'm not sure. I feel warmer knowing I'm not alone anymore. It's strange to hear that a lost soul like me, still feel warmth in a heart that doesn’t even exist anymore. But that's the truth.

At least, I still have a hope that this girl will help me.

The aura that emanated from within her was a white, delicate pink color.

I once had a guest with a dark aura and it didn't end well.

Yes, I can see their aura. Their behavior and feelings, will affect the color of the aura.

For example, Ria. The soft pink color with a hint of gold signifies a feeling of calm and enthusiasm.

She's happy to be here...

I stopped suddenly. Only three steps behind her.

Shit. I didn't pay attention to our distance because I was busy watching her movements.

Now he stopped and looked at me.

No, she can't see me if I don't move.

I stood there and held my breath.

Well... I mean I just don’t breathe anymore.

She shrugged and seemed to be looking at the door that was right beside me. Then continue to walk and open the bedroom door.

Oh my god that was close.

When she entered and closed the door, I immediately opened the door to the room next to me and closed it.

And unintentionally, using a powerful energy wave.

Very unintelligent quick decision.

I slapped my forehead and hoped to feel the pain. But of course I didn't feel anything.

I heard her open the door and close it again.

Good job.

After a long wait I finally came out and started walking towards my room, I mean the main room.

I almost laughed. Why should I bother opening the door when I can get through it?

This damn ghost brain.

I then entered easily into the room and saw Ria looking at the mirror .

It's so bright in here, she won't see me even if I move.

Unless she's paying close attention.

She is indeed beautiful.

After looking at herself for a long time, she looked confused and looked back. I followed her gaze.

Hmm? I didn't do it...

I came in without unintentionally open the damn door. 

I wanted to raise my hands in defeat to tell her it wasn't me.

But of course that is ridiculous.

After she closed the door, for a third time. Ria then went to the bed and laid there.

It didn't take long for her to fall asleep.

I walked to the edge of the bed and sat at the foot of the bed.

Looks like she's tired.

Luckily I used this energy surge to clear at least some of the rooms she would use frequently.

Don't get your hopes up with that woman. She only thought about her profit.

Tsk, I sneer when I remember her face. She never really changed.

I approached slowly. Look at this beautiful face up close.

Wow, her eyelashes are long it match her beauty.

Either I was stunned because of her beauty, or I was too happy to see someone else here.

After watching her sleep for a long time, I began to realize that I haven't cleaned the bathroom.

Moving from there I headed to the bathroom and looked into it.

Eh.. I think Ria should clean this up herself.

Not that I can't do it. However, I've never used too many energy waves and I don't know what effect it would be...

I'm sure after falling asleep, she will restore her energy.

I tried turning the shower faucet.

Hm... Oh this works, but not quite to the right again.

The water’s running. Great, at least there's still water.

Suddenly the door opened with a bang, made me almost jumped and automatically looked back.

Ria looked very surprised, I could see her aura which was dark yellow.

She's scared.

Shit shit shit. How can I be this sloppy?

I think, I used to being alone and that made me less sensitive to sound.

How much have I done already?

Will she be leaving soon too?

I looked at her face who was still looking around with fear.

I looked down resignedly. Okay. Looks like she won't be here long either.

It's ridiculous, I think I did a lot of things to make her comfortable.

But I just bothered her.

Then I glanced down at the her feet, and saw faint pink smoke appear again.

Eh? She's not afraid anymore?