The Last Place

CHAPTER 3 BEGINNING

***Flashback on***

"I hope you are happily married to me," Edden said, his hand gently touching Alena's belly. After hearing the news that Alena was pregnant, Edden was very happy and spoiled Alena.

"I'm always happy with you, Edd." Alena smiled warmly at her husband who was also looking at her lovingly.

The sky outside was getting dark, and a gust of cold air had begun to get into their bodies. Edden immediately made a fire in the fireplace so that Alena wouldn't get cold. His steps took him to a large closet, his hand grabbed a thick coat and put it on Alena's body.

"You have to stay warm, honey," Edeen whispered, kissing Alena's head.

The gentle Edden was able to make Alena fall in love with the man, even though her family did not approve of their marriage.

"The fireplace is also enough to keep me warm, Edd," said Alena.

"You'll still be cold if you don't wear a coat. The weather is colder today than ever," Edden answered in his soft voice. "A cup of hot tea or a cup of hot chocolate?" Edden asked.

"Even if I choose hot chocolate you'll still make me hot tea, so don't ask, Edd," Alena giggled.

Eden laughed too. "You know pregnant women should not consume too much sugary drinks," said Edden.

"So why are you asking, then," said Alena.

"Just making small talk," said Edden casually.

Then Edden made a cup of hot tea and coffee for him and Alena, while enjoying their time alone in the cold.

Edden and Alena live in a simple house on the outskirts of town. Edden teached at the university which was not far from the house, while Alena was only a housewife.

Edden put the teacup into Alena's hand, while Edden returned to the kitchen and got his coffee.

"You're very considerate, Edd," Alena said with a little chuckle.

Edden, who heard that, smiled sweetly, then sat beside Alena. "That's not much, honey. Thank you for choosing me." From the glint in Edden's eyes, it was implied that he was very grateful to have a woman who was his first love. Alena, who was indeed beautiful, white-skinned, and very gentle, smiled.

"Thank you also for accepting me as I am, Edd," said Alena, looking at him gently.

"You are perfect, beautiful, gentle, and very affectionate," he replied. "I hope you will never regret your decision to live with me," said Edden suddenly, his eyes staring straight at the fireplace.

"Don't say it like that, Edd. I won't regret it, I want to live with you forever, with our child." Alena answered Edden's words gently while stroking her growing belly.

Edden, who heard a sincere statement from Alena, immediately moved his gaze to fall on Alena's stomach, he brought his face closer to Alena's stomach and kissed it gently.

"I will love you both forever," said Eden.

"Me too, Eden, I love you very much," replied Alena.

The next day, their life revolved, as usual. In the morning, Edden went to teach, while Alena stayed home waiting for Edden to return.

Their marriage went well, and the child Alena was carrying was born into the world. Edden named his son Reagen. Since Reagen was born, their lives have become even more perfect and happier. Edden gave his full attention to his only child. Alena considers it a great blessing that God gave her.

Alena's family opposed this marriage because both parents did not like Edden, who had no clear origin. His family was relatively affluent because he belonged to the upper middle class of his father's considerable inheritance. It's just that rumors circulating stated that Edden was the son of an illegitimate father of another woman. That made Edden not entirely accepted by his own family and even his wife's family.

But Alena loves Edden sincerely. Moreover, Edden himself was a man who loved and he loved her very much too.

Her marriage to Edden forced her to choose between her family and the man she loved. And Alena prefered to live with Edden rather than with her family, on this basis she was trying to prove that she lived happily with her little family.

Unfortunately, their life changed drastically when Regen turned five years old. Edden started not concentrating on teaching, and many parents complained about him. Even the leader he taught repeatedly warned Edden, who often acted strangely, like talking to himself or making movements that often caught the attention of many Person.

There was even one incident that sparked so that Edden suddenly decided to leave his place of work.

Reagen's father and co-workers came home from a seminar at that time. Out of nowhere, the heat was coming from. Suddenly Reagen's father had a high fever that exceeded the limit of the human ability to retain heat in his body. Edden lost consciousness and had convulsions on the way home. With enthusiasm, his friends took Edden to the hospital. On the way, the car they were in suddenly spun off the asphalt. Even though it only lasted a moment, everyone inside could feel the car floating.

"Edd, wake up !" called one of the friends.

"What are you doing? Edden!!"

When the car was in the air Edden suddenly sat up straight and gesticulated his hands. The movement of his hand to command gives the car rotation. Edden's friends panicked when the car's motion was so fast. They could all only close their eyes and pass whatever would be.

The driver was terrified. The stir he was holding was not working at all, his legs were already limp, and he had already imagined that if the car landed suddenly a strong impact would be inevitable.

"Mr. Edden, Please awake and stop all this thing! you know that we are terrifying now!" the driver pleaded. Edden's friend on the right side of Edden held his hand but immediately retracted his hand. Edden's unnatural body heat made every person in the car feel as if inside the oven.

"Edden, what are you doing?"

"Perhaps, He is possessed by an ethereal spirit."

"It's possible because he didn't flinch at all."

"Do not scare us Edd! Please wake up!!"

No one knew what Edden was exactly happening. At that moment, Edden's body was undergoing adjustments to the power that suddenly rose from inside of his body. His power had resided for a long time inside of him. The first central point in his body rose, it would be followed by all the points in his body, performing the same awakening. The power of the air energy produced made his body convulsive and a high temperature. Edden's awareness was paralyzed cause was impacted by such a great reception. If Edden was unable to control his air-power supernaturally, his body would weaken, and lose his life.

"How about if we just leap to the ground, I don't want to die silly like this." said one of Reagen's father's friends.

“It's a ridiculous choice in my opinion."

"Then how? "

"Well, Ok then, we have no choice. on the third count, we jump in." All people nodded in agreement.

"One"

"Two"

"thr..."

Suddenly the car they were riding in landed, along with the pounding of Edeen's body leaning against the car seat. Instantly, the heat in his body dissipated. However, as did his breath, all his friends glanced at each other.

"Is he dead?"

"Edd..!"

"Edden!"

One of them held Edden's body, ascertaining whether his friend was still alive or not.

"It seems that he is no longer breathing."

"We take him back home."

"Then what if?" Edden's friend stopped his word with a scared face.

"What?" another friend interrupted.

"I don't want us to be considered murderers." He continued.

All of the people there were silent.

"We all don't want to, because we are sure that we didn't kill him."

"Then what if the police argue with us?"

"Never mind! we'd better take this corpse to the hospital. At least the doctor will know what the cause of Edden's death was"

"I agree!" All people finally nodded in agreement to take Edden to the hospital.