"THE LIGHT CONVENT (PART ONE)"

PREVIOUSLY:

Ethan and his companions helped Raven enter the Convent of the Sisters of Light. Meanwhile, on the other side of our story, Jin Ae met her eleventh victim, a handsome young man who owns a big bar in the city.

"Thank you, Caleb" Jin Ae said and she stared at Caleb's face.

THE CONTINUATION:

"Hey, Anna, I have to go. My friend is outside. It was nice chatting with you, and I hope to see you again, " the man said to her. She stared into her eyes, then took her hand and kissed it before he left. When Caleb left, Jin Ae suddenly remembered the boy she loved before.

"AMBROSE," she said as she remembered how Caleb looked at her.

FLASHBACK:

This happened when Jin Ae, Jasmine, Catherine, and Ambrose were in 12th grade. They were already close friends. But Jin Ae had a secret crush on her childhood friend, Ambrose, while Ambrose had a secret crush on Jasmine.

"Ambrose, are you up tonight?" Jin Ae said when she saw Ambrose on the school grounds.

"Why and where?" Ambrose asks her.

"Do you remember? Today is my birthday we will have a small birthday party celebration you must come and you should not be late." Jin Ae said and when suddenly Jasmine and Catherine approached them.

"What is he doing here, I have something to tell you Jin Ae," Jasmine said.

"Enough Jasmine, that was all your fault. He's just protecting himself from you." Catherine said.

"See, even Monday is defending my rights as the victim of your barbarity," Ambrose said.

"Really, Barbarity huh?" Jasmine said and she punched Ambrose.

"Do you guys fight again?" Jin Ae asks.

"He starts," Jasmine said.

"No, she starts. She's a monster." Ambrose said. While they pointing each other Jin Ae knows how Ambrose and Jasmine always fight. Especially when in school academics.

"You guys love to debate, even though the school debate is already end. But that's enough, I want you guys to be there at my birthday party we prepare some food for you guys. Just a small celebration" Jin Ae said.

"Small birthday party huh? I know you, Jin Ae. But I will try as I need to finish my assignments before Miss Jeong scolds me again." Catherine said.

"No, I want my besties will be there. Or else. I will be so sad." Jin Ae said and she acted like crying.

"Okay fine, I'll go. But you promise this is a small birthday party. No other visitors just us only and some relatives or something." Catherine asks.

"Of course, Monday." Jin Ae said and smiled at her. But when they were at the Choi Mansion, they saw a huge event where some famous celebrities and politicians were there.

"Sometimes, Jin Ae tricksters out of 100% percent on what she promises five percent is true and the rest will be lying," Catherine said.

"That's fine, we are here and if you're planning to back out and go home, don't attempt! Cuz Jin Ae has already seen us." Jasmine said While Jin Ae smiled broadly as she approached them.

"I am happy that you guys are here, I was about to get upset." Jin Ae said.

"Our dress is not suitable for your party Jin. It's embarrassing when others see us there." Jasmine said.

"Oh my, my driver just forgot to deliver the clothes you're going to wear, but come on, and the dresses are in my room. Quick, come with me." Jin Ae said as she pulled her friends into the mansion. And when they entered, they immediately went to Jin Ae's room.

"Those two boxes are for you. Open them quick." Jin Ae said.

"Did I forget, you said it was just a simple party? You know I have an agoraphobia " Catherine said.

"Monday Catherine, because I know that if I say it's a big birthday party, you won't go. That's why I do white lies to you. Don't worry, you will fight your phobia. Besides we're here for you." Jin Ae replied.

"That's enough, Let's try these clothes. They are so beautiful. Thank you, bestie." Jasmine said.

"Of course, for my besties and I'm sure you look super pretty in those suits." Jin Ae said.

BACK TO PRESENT:

Meanwhile outside the Mansion where Ambrose was introduced by his father to fellow politicians.

"My son will be the next Mayor of our town. That's why after he graduates from senior high school, I will immediately have him study law." Ambrose's father said.

"Dad excuse me, I'll just look for Jin Ae," Ambrose said. And Mr. Choi smiled when he heard that and looked at Ambrose's father.

"We don't need them to get the arranged marriages to my granddaughter. It seems like the children themselves are making a way to maintain the influence of our clans." Mr. Choi said. But Ambrose's mother objected and said this.

"I think that's not a good idea, children have their own minds. Let's not dictate to them what we should do. " Ambrose's mother said which Jin Ae's mother, Ara Choi agreed.

"Felicity is right, and they are still young," Ara added while Mr. Choi and Mr. San Segundo sighed.

"Well, how about your grandson Mr. Choi where is he?" Ambrose's dad asks.

"He is still in Seol right now. And Am I right dear that he was on a K-pop star training? Gosh! I am so old for that thing. even though the world is evolving, I still love to listen to Elvis songs." Mr. Choi said while Ambrose's dad agreed and they started singing one of Elvis's songs. But Mrs. Choi broke the tension when the maids brought a whole pork lechon

"That's enough because the star of the night is here." Mrs. Choi said.

Meanwhile, Ambrose went inside the mansion where he saw his three friends coming down the stairs and Ambrose was amazed when he saw Jasmine.

"You look so beautiful today," Ambrose said while staring at Jasmine.

"I've been beautiful for a long time, but thank you," Jasmine said when Jin Ae and Catherine saw the two of them staring.

"Hey, come on, and let's eat because I'm hungry. Don't you too Monday?" Jin Ae asked while smiling at Catherine who immediately got what she wanted to happen.

"Yes, let's go," Catherine said.

"Hey, you look beautiful today Monday. And also, you too Jin Ae." Ambrose said.

"Thank you but, the three of us are really beautiful and Jasmine has been right we are beautiful for a long time," Jin Ae said and pushed the young man away.

"Hey, you're so bully!" Ambrose said.

"Good for you. Hey, wait, Jin Ae." Jasmine added and then she chased after Catherine and Jin Ae.

While Jin Ae and Catherine were at the table, Catherine asked Jin Ae about Ambrose.

"You like him, right?" Catherine asked.

"What are you talking about Monday, no. We're just friends." Jin Ae replied.

"No, I don't think so, I know you, girl. " Catherine said.

"But I can't, I don't want to hurt Jasmine, like she's, my sister. I mean the two of you. but I promise I'm okay." Jin Ae said and Catherine just sighed when she heard that from her friend.

On the other side of the story.

Erlinda left Mang Jose and Lochia and hurried to the Church of the Sisters of Light with her disciples.

"I don't have time for you, this is a trap. Raven is at the church now. Quick let's go to the church!" Erlinda said and she left with her disciples.

"We need to warn them, we failed to trick Erlinda," Lochia said as the two of them immediately transformed into a bird and quickly flew to the church.

Meanwhile, in the destroyed church, Raven and Ethan successfully entered and here they found a room that was locked.

"How do we open it?" Ethan asked.

"It's strange that this padlock is still okay. But I have the key. Sister Marisa gave it to me before." Raven said and quickly inserted the key that she was holding into the padlock which immediately opened. At the same time, Ethan felt strange when he saw the room.

"Wait, are you sure the book you're talking about is here?" Ethan asked.

"Yes, Kuya Ethan," Raven replied and when they entered, Raven and them were surprised by what they saw.

"A portal?" Ethan said when he saw a medium-sized hole in the floor. And then a red light could be seen in the opening of the hole.

"It looks like the curse came from here, it needs to be covered," Raven said and he looked around but he could see nothing but the books.

"Wait, what about the book?" Ethan asked, and he saw Raven raise her hand and the book itself came to Raven. And she immediately opened the book and read the pages.

"Impossible," Raven said.

"What do you mean?" Ethan asked.

"It says here, I need the blood of four beings of light and darkness to reverse the curse and close the small portal," Raven said and when suddenly strange things happen as they hear voices who is praying together.

"The nuns that I told you were locked in the praying room at the time when a strong earthquake happened. This is the room and at the same time this is the sacred room where we hide this book as this place was covered with prayers." Raven said while Ethan immediately cast a spell that opened his third eye, where he saw the souls of the nuns.

"Kuya, are you okay?" Raven asked when he saw Ethan looking at the Altar.

"I can see them," Ethan replied.

"Where are they, Kuya?" Raven asked.

"I can help you see them. Give me your hands. and I will show you what I see." Ethan said as Raven immediately extended her hand.

Meanwhile, outside the church.

Erlinda's group had arrived, while Baekhyun, Akihiko, and Kaito blocked Erlinda's men. Mang Jose, Lochia Jasmine, and Catherine arrived at the same time.

"Go inside with Ethan, some of Erlinda's men managed to get in because they used their ability to move underground," Baekhyun said.

"Got it kuya," Jasmine said and Jasmine and Catherine hurriedly entered the church.

"Don't worry, our kindred will not be able to enter the church, not even Erlinda's Abwak disciples. Even if they pass through the air or underground, that room is sacred. I know that and you know that, Erlinda." Lochia said.

"But how did Raven get in, if she is also an aswang," Akihiko asked.

"Have you forgotten that Raven entered the Beateryo to follow in her aunt's footsteps?" Kaito said.

"Only my granddaughter can get inside and exit to the church." Mang Jose added.

"Abwak" – a type of aswang that is capable of turning into crows. Or moving underground when going after their prey.

TO BE CONTINUED...