The rain had not stopped since morning, hammering the world outside like a curse that refused to lift
Dark clouds roared like angry beasts circling above the mansion, their growls shaking the walls as thunder cracked through the sky
Inside Zack's house, Mona paced across the marble floor, her heels striking sharply, the sound like a clock counting down to disaster
Her hands trembled, her chest rose and fell quickly, her eyes restless with dread
Her voice finally broke through the suffocating silence
"Zack… our company's condition is worsening every day If we don't act now… if we don't fight back… everything we built, every drop of sweat and blood… will collapse into dust We will lose everything"
Zack sat heavily in his leather chair, his shoulders slumped, his face pale with exhaustion The large plasma screen across the wall flickered, flashing the latest news report
The reporter's urgent tone filled the room like an omen
"Attention citizens… a dangerous storm is approaching Do not leave your homes The sky has turned crimson—just like the storm ten years ago This weather is not ordinary Stay safe Stay inside"
The words struck Mona like a dagger Her body froze, her chest tightening The storm ten years ago… the night that had taken everything from them Her lips trembled as she whispered
"Zack… did you hear that The same storm It's happening again Just like that night…"
Before Zack could respond, his mobile phone vibrated violently on the desk He snatched it up, his tired voice answering The sound that came through was frantic, almost screaming
"Sir! The body count is rising Our enemies are crushing us Our shares are plummeting If we don't act quickly the company will be destroyed Bankrupt Sir… what should we do What's your command"
Zack's grip tightened on the phone His breath turned shallow, the sound of chains rattling in his chest His hand clawed at his shirt, his eyes wide in sudden pain A gasp escaped his throat before he collapsed from the chair to the floor
"ZACK!" Mona's scream echoed across the mansion She dropped to her knees beside him, shaking his shoulders desperately His skin turned pale, his lips quivered soundlessly
"No… no, please! Somebody help! Call an ambulance! Zack, don't leave me Stay with me" Her tears spilled freely as her cries tangled with the thunder outside
Across the City – A College Entrance
The double doors of the grand college swung open and in walked a boy whose presence silenced the hallway at once His ripped blue jeans clung to long legs, a silk black shirt shimmered faintly under the lights, and a silver watch glinted on his wrist His hair, dyed in streaks of red and blue, fell lazily across his forehead But it was his eyes—deep, dark, and chilling—that froze every student in place
Levi
The name spread in whispers through the corridor like wildfire
Girls clutched their mouths to hide their gasps, their voices trembling in low excitement
"Oh my God… it's Levi"
"He's so cold… so dangerous…"
The boys stepped aside without a word, instinctively making way for him like prey clearing the path of a predator Levi's boots clicked against the polished floor with measured calm until suddenly a figure stormed forward Rage burning in his eyes, Harmons planted himself in Levi's path
Before anyone could blink—SLAP
The sound cracked through the corridor like lightning, gasps filling the air Harmons' face twisted with fury as he shouted
"You arrogant bastard! Do you even know who you really are You live on your father's money while he's lying in a hospital bed fighting for his life in Korea"
Levi's entire body froze His heart skipped His hands clenched as his mind screamed in denial
"What… what did you just say"
And then—his phone rang
He ripped it from his pocket, his voice trembling
"Mama"
On the other end, Mona's broken sobs crashed into his ear
"Levi… your father's condition is very bad The doctors said anything could happen Please, son… come back Your father needs you Come back before it's too late"
Levi's world collapsed in that instant The hallway, the whispers, everything disappeared His knees weakened, but he forced himself to move Without another word, he dropped the phone and sprinted out of the building
The Next Day – Hospital
The doors of the hospital burst open Levi rushed in, breathless, sweat glistening on his face His chest pounded as he shouted
"Mama! Dad! Where are they"
But before he could storm into the room, his eyes caught a figure standing inside A boy
Levi stopped in his tracks His blood surged His fists curled tightly His voice dripped with venom as he growled
"What is HE doing here"
Mona turned slowly Her eyes were tired but her voice strangely calm
"Levi… this is Eren"
Levi's heart stuttered His lips parted in disbelief before anger flared like fire
"I know who he is But why is he here"
Eren's wide eyes flickered in confusion His soft voice cracked as he looked to Mona for answers
"Mama… who is this boy"
Levi's entire body shook with rage His voice thundered, raw with pain
"Don't tell me… You don't even remember me Eren Don't you dare say it"
Eren's lips quivered His voice was barely a whisper
"I… I don't remember you"
Levi lunged forward, fury blazing in his veins, but doctors rushed into the room cutting the tension sharply
"Mr Zack is out of danger for now" one of them announced "But his heart is extremely weak He cannot take any stress One wrong step could be fatal"
Mona quickly nodded, clutching her chest "Yes doctor I'll take care of him" She turned and wrapped her arms protectively around Eren whispering gently
"At least now both my children are back"
Levi's eyes reddened with tears of rage "Mama! Don't say that Don't call him your child Don't say he'll stay with us"
But Mona's tone was final "Yes Levi From this moment, Eren will live with us"
Levi grabbed Eren's wrist, his voice trembling as grief and fury twisted inside him
"You really don't remember anything, do you You've changed so much, Eren…"
Eren pulled his hand back shaking his head "I don't remember I don't even know who you are"
Mona called for the manager calmly "Take Eren home He's tired Prepare his room"
Levi slammed his fist into the wall with a roar, the sound rattling through the ward His mother's whisper followed softly
"Levi… Eren doesn't remember because of the accident"
And suddenly the past came rushing back like a nightmare
Flashback – Ten Years Ago
The doctor's voice was grim in the sterile hospital room
"Mr Zack, Mrs Mona… Eren's mind has suffered severe trauma He witnessed his parents die before his eyes… and then Officer Sam as well That pain destroyed a part of his memory Sometimes he may recall everything… sometimes he may forget everything"
Mona sobbed into her hands "Doctor, there must be a way He's just a child He cannot live like this"
The doctor nodded solemnly "There is treatment He must take medicine daily If he misses even one dose, the results will be unpredictable Either his memories will return suddenly… or he will lose them forever"
Present Day
Levi stood frozen His voice cracked with desperation
"Mama… will he ever remember me"
Mona cupped his cheek softly "Crying will not help If you want him back… you must fight for his place in his heart again Don't drag him into the past Make him belong to you, Levi"
Levi's lips curved into a broken smile, tears burning his eyes "Then I'll do everything I'll make him mine again Just like when we were children"
Mona hugged him tightly Both smiled faintly… but deep within Mona's eyes, a secret lingered that Levi could not see
Two Days Later – Night
The dining table sat in silence Mona in the center Levi on one side Eren on the other
Mona's voice was calm as she announced her decision
"I've decided Both of you will stay here and finish your studies"
Levi nodded with a faint smile "Okay Mama"
But Eren lowered his head His voice trembled with sadness
"Mama… I don't want to stay here Please let me continue my studies abroad"
Mona's brows knitted "Why, son Why do you want to leave"
Eren's eyes filled with confusion "I don't know… but something inside tells me I don't belong here Please let me go"
Before Mona could reply, Levi slammed his palm on the table The glass shattered into pieces His voice thundered through the dining room
"Why Why do you always want to run away from us Eren Mama has decided You're not going anywhere"
"Levi!" Mona snapped sharply Her tone cracked like a whip "If Eren's heart wishes to go… I will not stop him"
Eren rose silently His eyes clouded with sorrow as he walked away Levi remained frozen, his fists trembling, rage burning in his veins He finally stormed toward his room, his voice echoing with a vow
"Mama… I swear I will never let him leave me again"
But Mona remained seated Her face calm A mysterious smile curved her lips as she picked up her phone and dialed a hidden number Her voice dropped into a whisper
"Master… as you commanded, everything is going according to plan Eren is here Now tell me… what exactly do you want from him"
The line went dead The storm outside rumbled louder