1 Death anniversary

The sound of a rustling and panting could be heard as a woman ran for her life. She was being chased by three men.

Alison panted for breath as she continued to run. She didn't even know where she was but she knew she was in the middle of an unknown forest. A familiar yet unknown forest because this wasn't the first time she was having such a nightmare.

With no knowledge of who was chasing her, she could only run for her life.

Meanwhile in the single apartment block just adjacent Kenji Motors Apartment complex, Alison was turning in her bed. She finally opened her eyes and looked at the ceiling of her room.

It was that dream again!

This wasn't even the first time she was having this dream, yet… yet, every time she woke up, she would experience a headache.

Alison sighed and turned to the right side of the bed. She stretched her hand towards the table to pick a picture frame. In the picture, she was smiling radiantly with an elderly woman who was braiding her hair.

''Nanny granny, I had the dream again!'' Alison muttered as she traces the old woman's face.

''You said the dreams will go away once I join Kenji Motors. You lied to me, right? The dreams didn't stop even after working there for two years.''

''Nanny granny, today is my birthday and the day you also died. Tsk! You couldn't wait till my birthday was over.'' Alison smiled and got down from the bed. Even though she was smiling, anyone watching closely would notice the sadness in her eyes.

Alison placed the frame back and went to open the fridge. She looked at the fridge and became depressed. She was so focused on her work over the week that she didn't have time to buy groceries. How was she supposed to prepare a birthday meal and a memorial meal when her fridge was this empty?

Alison picked a pair of shorts and wore an oversized sweatshirt. She picked her purse and wore her sneakers, going out of the house.

…..

Right about the same time, inside the penthouse of Kenji Motors, a tall handsome man was having a shower. He was well built with shiny porcelain skin.

On his back was a strange tattoo. It was a roaring lion with an inscription, 'alpha' towards his waistline.

When he turned, his face, which was as beautiful as the ancient god came to view. At a closer look, he looked quite similar to the woman in the picture with Alison.

Walden turned off the shower and picked a towel. He wiped his body and wrapped one around his waist, going out to the bedroom. Walden had a broad chest and a scar at his left side.

Entering his big closet which was enough to be Alison's entire apartment, he looked at his shirts which didn't have any other color apart from white and black. His suits were no different. Simple black, blue or blue-black. There was a watch box that contained all the latest Rolex watches.

Walden looked at the shirts and picked a black one, he did the same with the trousers and started to change.

….

Alison walked into the grocery store and started picking a few things. She went to the vegetable section. Her nanny granny loved eating pickled fruits so she picked a few pickled fruits in the shelves and chose some vegetables.

Alison turned and met the gaze of a man who was also picking vegetables. The man let out a creepy chuckle which sent chills down Alison's spine.

Without saying anything to the man, Alison hurried towards the counter. She had a feeling that the man was following her.

When Alison turned at the corner, she almost bumped right into the man and reacted fast by stepping back. She frowned when she noticed the man looking at her.

''Right, you are her, right?'' The man asked as he walked closer to Alison.

''What are you talking about?'' Alison asked while she moved back.

''You are the bride of the demi god, right? I could sense you the moment you came in.'' The man smirked and attempted to touch Alison's hair and she hit his hand.

''I don't know what you are talking about.'' Alison managed to push the man away and hurried to the counter.

''Listen, I just need a little favor from you. In return, I will show you where he is.'' the man followed Alison to the counter.

Alison ignored the man and placed her grocery on the counter for the lady to count. She removed the money and placed it on the counter and took the bag as soon as the woman filled it up with her things. She glared at the man and hurried out of the store.

Alison walked to the roadside and was about to hail a taxi when the man stopped her again, ''you are going to die anyways. Why don't you just give me a little of your blood? I want to save my child''

Alison's hand hanged in the air when she heard the man's words. She turned towards him and asked, ''what do you mean?''

''Those dreams you've been having… they are going to come true today itself when the full moon appears.'' The man's eyes changed slightly as he spoke.

''Hey!'' Alison yelled at the man. She calmed herself after a few deep breaths and said to the man, ''I don't know why you are doing this to me but leave me alone. I don't know you, so stop bothering me if not I will call the police.''

''Well… don't say I didn't warn you. When you die, I will still take just a little of your blood then.'' The man said and walked away.

''Lunatic! What is wrong with him?'' Alison frowned and turned to the roadside. She hailed a taxi and got inside.

''Kenji Motors Apartment, please'' Alison said to the driver.

''Yes, Ma'am!''

Alison looked at the window and muttered. ''What is wrong with people these days? So rude.''