Chapter Nine: The Thief

Michiko

Present day

Oletus Manor 1898

A stunning white dress was laid on top of the bed when I enter my room. Beside the dress is an evelope addressed to me, it's an invitation for an event tonight at 2100. I'm guessing they want me to wear this dress. It reminds me of my wedding. I lift the dress from the bed, why would they pick a wedding dress of all the costumes they could choose? It is beautiful don't get me wrong. A mermaid wedding dress. One of the most flirtatious for it's extremely fitted around the body. It accentuates the waist and hips.

Now I'm sure they will let me perform tonight, I mean, why woud they give me such a beautiful dress? No doubt it's expensive. Look at the fabric, the texture of it and the smell. I should look beautiful tonight. Instead of putting the Geisha face, I will removed all my make-up. They gave me a bride dress, might as well pair it with a wedding make-up look. Right?

I know I'm not as beautiful as Mary, but at least I needed to look my best. Not that I'm wanting to attract someone's attention though. Or am I?

Wu Chang. His name is Wu Chang! Don't confuse yourself! He's not Fan Wu Jiu! But he really looked like him! I argue with myself, how can you explain the height, his figure, and the only difference is the color of his skin and hair. It's like Fan Wu Jiu and Xie Bi'An combined! Or maybe Wu Chang is their brother! Third brother! So, they were triplets? This is not coincidence that Wu Chang is here. And that he looked like Fan Wu Jiu! This is related to me being here. And the way he kissed me that night, his touch? It felt so like him! You cannot copy someone's kiss can you? There should be an explanation to this!

I am at this state when I hear a hysterical call from the hallway, 'help! I need a doctor-' the owner of the voice knocks on my door.

I open my door, revealing a petite young lady with an amazing pair of green eyes. She's wearing a white polo and blue jeans under a green apron. Catching her breath, she forces a smile, 'thank God, someone finally opened up! Are you a doctor?!'

I shake my head, 'I'm not-'

'Oh-' her eyes dilated. 'Mr. K-my-um someone fell from the stairs, he was-uh! When I-I saw him from the floor he looked in pain! I don't know how to help, I panicked and ran to find a doctor-'

'I will help you find someone who can help us.'

The petite young lady told me her name is Emma, she said she just finished the breakfast and was on her way to her room when she heard a loud sound not far from their dining hall. She found the man lying on the floor.

We passed by so many rooms, but nobody answered. The garden! I suggested we check the garden. In the garden, we finally found a doctor! Her name is Emily, she introduces herself on our way to the man who fell from the stairs.

Emma she runs then screams, 'no!'

What? I followed where she is heading. Why did she-'no way.' I gasped some air. I couldn't believe my eyes. What is happening? The man is lying on the floor, his blood scattered on the stairs. It is a crime scene! It appears like he was stabbed in the back. And he tried to get up based on the blood from the handrail.

Emma tries to wake up the man, 'Mr. Kreacher!' She pleads the doctor to help her. 'Please,' her hands are covered with blood. 'H-he just fell, I said I will get help-' tears fall down her cheeks. 'I never should've left him! How could anyone do this to him?'

'I'm sorry, Emma.' After checking the man's condition and pulse, she tried to do something I am not familiar. She tried to revive the man. Emily, the doctor shakes her head and pronounced him dead.

Emma breaks down, 'I think I know who did this! The only man who keeps on ruining my life!' She embraces the man's lifeless body. 'Not you too!' She cries ignoring how she looked like. 'Why did you have to take everything from me? I never get to say I-'

'Emma-'

'Mr. Kreacher is a great man. Someone who helped me and the foundation a lot. He did what he have to do because he cares for us. For me. I l-lo know who could've done this horrible thing!'

Someone murdered this man! Will they kill us one by one? What did I get myself into? What kind of game are we playing here?