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I hugged the pillow when a chilling thought suddenly crossed my mind. What if... that's why my cat went missing because someone took him and turned him into siopao---No.

I felt embarrassed. My cat!

I gasped. I went out to the veranda. I immediately saw the city lights outside. Where's my cute cat?

"Meow."

I froze at the sound.

"Meow!"

As I turned, I quickly saw my cat scratching its ear while looking at me. He was on the railing of the veranda of the neighboring apartment. I pursed my lips.

What was he doing there?

I panicked and called the cat.

"Siopao, come here!" I whispered as I reached out to him, but he was far, so I struggled. The cat then walked on the edge of the wall because there was a small path.

When he got closer, I immediately hugged him and didn't take my eyes off the veranda where the black curtain was swaying. I felt nervous for my cat.

What if my cat gets hurt...

I swallowed when I noticed that the coffee cup was not on the veranda. And I knew one thing... my neighbor was there.

The wind was cold outside. The sky was very dark because there was a thunderstorm and heavy rain expected, as reported in the news. I held the pillow tightly. I was scared of thunderstorms because I had trauma from it.

"Meow." I looked at the cat as it approached me. He lay on my arms. I suddenly felt lighter as I felt his soft fur.

I forced my eyes open. I hate this weather. Thunder.

The wind swayed against the glass door of my veranda. Lightning flashed outside, and its reflection hit my bed. It was already one in the morning, yet my spirit remained awake. I couldn't stay still in bed. I felt cold but also warm.

I got up from the bed and went straight to the kitchen. I drank cold water. I closed my eyes for a moment, and when I opened them, the cat greeted me, staring in my direction while sitting on the couch.

I smiled.

This cute cat is really something. It's like he's always watching over me. When I sleep, it feels like I'm not alone.

Dark...

The lights in my room suddenly went out. I got up out of nowhere. I'm not used to the dark. And I don't like the dark, especially at night.

I pressed the switch again, but nothing happened. I took the flashlight from my cabinet. The cat followed me.

I winced when I accidentally hit the mini chair in front without noticing. My finger hit the edge, causing me to wince and close my eyes. It hurts like hell...

"Ouch!"

"Meow." The cat circled around my legs a few times. It was as if he was comforting me. Cute!

I picked him up. But in just a few moments, I suddenly heard a growling sound, as if in pain, followed by a loud bang. I stepped back from the wall.

My heart pounded rapidly. I swallowed and almost stumbled where I stood. It was followed by four more bangs. Not just bangs but the sound of things breaking.

My hands were cold. As I stepped back, I accidentally hit the glass, making a noise. Water spilled on the floor.

I froze when the noise from the neighboring apartment stopped. Silence returned to the surroundings. It felt like my breath stopped.

'Wrong move, Beauty Hera Smith.' I murmured to myself.

Long silence.

I closed my eyes and held my breath as I walked towards the door and opened it. I don't know what was on my mind when I stepped into the corridor, it felt like it had a mind of its own.

'G-Ghost? Or something in that apartment I want to know now'

'Are you sure you still want to rent the apartment there? I heard that there's a ghost that appears there at night'

I continued my steps. I just suddenly remembered what my friend said about this apartment building. It's quite old, but when you enter, it's very beautiful and simple even though it's small.

But at the time... it's creepy.

I don't know why my feet were moving on their own to the next to my apartment. It's been a month since I rented here, and I never saw my neighbor.

The noises I heard at night were still on my mind. Questions kept swirling in my head.

I stared at the door. What's behind this door?

Even though my hands were trembling, I knocked on it. But after a minute, I didn't hear the door creak open. A small ray of light hit me.

I slowly opened my eyes when I saw the door was slightly open. I held my breath. I couldn't understand myself as I was urged to go there.

'G-Ghost? Or something in that apartment I want to know now'

'Are you sure you still want to rent the apartment there? I heard that there's a ghost that appears there at night'

I continued my steps. I just suddenly remembered what my friend said about this apartment building. It'sCopyRegenerateAno ang ginagawa ng pusa mo sa pasamano?Bakit ka nagulat nang makita mo ang pusa mo sa kabilang apartment?Ano ang iyong naramdaman nang makita mo ang pusa mo sa labas?