PROLOGUE

New Year’s Eve. Eve for fireworks displays. Celebrations, thanksgiving and wishing for prosperity. Exchanging gifts and playing silly games. But this night is not for her. Because this night will be her most unforgettable night that she will carry for the rest of her life.

"Where's your dad?" Uncle asked who had just arrived from his friend's house party. His word is no longer clear because of alcohol. When I looked at him he was taking off his shoes at the door.

"He's not here uncle," I politely responded.

"Your mom? Where is she?" he asked again.

"She's with dad. I guess they're reached the town hall already."

I was a bit irritated by his questions because I'm busy washing the dishes. I want this to be over so I can follow my parents to the town hall. Everyone went there, to put their fountains and wait for twelve to fire it. They also wait for the fireworks display. In a few minutes it will start already. I want to yell at mom because she wants me to finish this. She knew how excited I was to see the fireworks display.

"Does this mean we're the only ones here?"

I froze when I heard my uncle's voice so close to me. My knees trembled when I felt his hand rubbing my waist. I feel his breath on my neck. I can also taste the sense of alcohol from his mouth. My chest was pounding too hard and my mind was not responding.

"W-What are you doing?"

I heard his soft laugh before tightening his grip on my waist. I also felt something hard landing on my seat. Here I felt even more afraid. I already know what my uncle wants to happen. My knees trembled more as I looked at the spoon I was washing.

"You already know that sweety. Stop pretending. I know you'll also like what I'm going to do to you later."

I felt intense fear as he pressed his body against me even more. It also seemed that the wind from the demon God blew my hand. I struck the tip of the spoon I was holding above his shoulder. He gasped in pain and pulled away from me. I quickly ran out of the house and headed to the crowded area.

"Ixie!" he shouted.

I want to scream but no voice comes out. I was covered with more intense fear when I heard his loudest scream, sign that he's walking nearby. I can't run fast, my knees are weak because of fright. The town hall is still far from our house. I don't see anyone around either.

"Ixie!" he screamed loudly again.

I felt even more nervous when I heard his voice near me. He is closer to where I am. I tried to run faster but it felt like there were heavy stones resting on my feet. I turned to the next corner. I looked for a place to hide. I saw two vehicles parked very close to me. It was not lit by street lights so I easily hid in it.

"Ixie!" he loudly called me again.

I could barely hear the firecrackers going off because my chest was pounding very fast. My muscles are shaking and my knees are trembling. When I got used to looking at my feet, I realized that I didn't have slippers. I felt the pain on my toe. It feels like it was sliced by something.

"Come out Ixie. Come on! You'll be happy with what I'm going to do to you! Ixie! Come on!" he devilry said.

I shut my mouth when I heard his voice closer to where I was. I want to cry out loud because I feel so scared. I was accompanied by loud firecrackers that intensified my nervousness even more. I wanted to ask for help, but no voice came out of my mouth. Loud speakers and loud horns are everywhere accompanied by the loud fireworks.

A few moments later, he suddenly appeared in front of me. He laughed out loud when he saw me, "You thought I had poor eyesight, didn't you?"

Tears flowed from my eyes after I realized that I had nowhere to run now. The side of my hiding place was blocked by a pole and a trash can. I'm stuck!

"You chose a place for us! That was great, sweety! I will assure you that you'll have a great night tonight. Happy new year sweety."

Fear is not enough words for what I feel now. The word demon is also not enough for the person in front of me now. Nobody was around and if there was, I'm sure they wouldn't be able to hear me. I have no hope of escape anymore.

My uncle gradually entered my place while removing his belt. When he got closer to me I heard him unzipping his pants and his soft evil laughs. He came closer to me and held my body tighter. My body seemed numb. As my tears continued to flow, beautiful fireworks displays began to appear in the sky. A few moments later, my vision gradually blurred until everything went black.