Duyung Island

Early on

In the corner of the first class carriage was seen master Andy Hart who had resigned from his position as judge. His mouth was engrossed in sucking high-grade cigars and his eyes were busy tracing the entire page in the political newspaper News Times.

He put the newspaper he had been busy reading and looked out the window of the carriage. The train was passing through Riverside Hill a beautiful hill with flowers and mountains. He glanced at his watch and sighed still the new three hours he reached his destination.

He recalled all the stories he had read or heard from his friends about Mermaid Island. According to the story he heard the island was originally owned by an Argentine millionaire, who likes to live alone. Then he built a luxurious and spacious villa on the remote island. However, the millionaire's wife and children do not feel at home living in a remote place, far from a crowded city. Eventually the millionaire sold his island and villa.

Various ads and words of persuasion in the output by the marketers so that anyone wants to buy the place. Then there was a rumour that the place had been bought by Mr. Smith. Even until some say the island was bought by the air force as a place for their military training.

Clearly, Pulau Duyung has become famous news. Some even say that noble families will live there.

Mr. Andy Hart took out an envelope from his pants pocket. He opened the envelope and took out the blue sheet of paper. His handwriting is very difficult to read, but some words are very clearly legible.

Andy, my friend . I was hoping you could come see me on Mermaid Island. A beautiful and quiet place. I'm sure you'd love to live there. From your dear friend Laurel Pine.

Mr. Andy Hart recalled the last time he thought he'd met his friend. She last met Laurel when they graduated from university a few years ago. She heard that Laurel was married to a pilot and living in Italy. They haven't even sent each other letters since graduation. Mr. Andy felt astonished from where he knew his mailing address.

He remembered how his temen looked like first. A pale-faced blue-eyed beautiful girl with wavy golden hair on her shoulder shoulders. The fingers are always bitten when they are nervous. Smile a little if called and will be quiet all the time if you are concentrating. He is a cheerful and smiling man. Yes, her smile is very pretty.

Mr. Andy again saw the view in the window.

In the first-class carriage there were approximately three passengers. Two middle-aged women and a handsome young man. Rebecca Cluster was busy with her own thoughts. Honestly, he feels very lucky that someone has given him a job. Because he's in trouble right now. He desperately needs money.  She previously worked as a babysitter. However, the wages are not enough to meet their needs. Then he arrived and got a letter.

"I get information from local agents that you are a reliable secretary who has experience. I would like to invite you to a job interview that will be held on Pulau Mermaid. And for the issue of salary I am willing to give a salary 4 times what you want. Please come to Mermaid Island on May 10th. In this letter I send tickets and also the costs needed during the trip.

Yours sincerely

Lilian Smith

It seems that the end of this is only news about the island of Mermaid only. But Rebecca was too tired to think again. And remember how she worked as a babysitter for a wealthy family.

And then with a heavy sigh as if there was a big burden on his responsibility he thought if he was very lucky to get a job like this. After a terrible case that happened, he was very shaken and very disliked by the police.

His foster son was found floating in the pool at his house. He tried to help the boy but it was too late. The police questioned him and declared it an accident. Her hostess also trusted her. It's just. Only he does not believe . He .... Chris is the young man he loves. She doesn't know if Chris loves her . He's not sure.

The train turned cold . It's cold as the north pole. Rebecca shivered in the cold. A picture appeared in his head . Cindy's head was floating in the pool. His own screams sounded terrible. She saw how she was trying to swim and pulled her foster child's body to the edge of the pool. Giving first aid. But all of that was in vain. The boy is dead. Her face was pale blue. I don't know how long he's been drowning.

With a heavy sigh Rebecca thought of her fiance. He should be getting married soon but Chris .... Since Cindy died Chris just stared at her with a strange look. Cold and shivering. Tired taste. He no longer wants to remember Chris.

His eyes turned to the two middle-aged women. The first woman to wear a short-sleeved shirt was bright green. He carried a bag of wool yarn. He was knitting a small hat. Maybe for his grandson Rebbeca to think.

The woman smiled at him. The woman said

"Are you traveling alone ? "

Rebbeca answered

"Yes right."

" Oh where are you going ? "

Rebbeca answered quickly

"Dermung Island. "

The old woman was flabbergasted. He had already read in the newspaper about the Mermaid Island. He said the nobles will live there. He asked again

"Do you know the people who live there ? "

Rebbeca answered

"No . I just went for a job interview. "

"Oh are you a scribe ?"

"No. I applied as a secretary. " Rebbeca replied in a soft voice.

Because my old girlfriend seemed to be asleep.

The old woman just nodded her head. She said

"This is Bertha's name. But it seems he's sleeping well."

Rebbeca smiled knot. It's true that the other woman was wearing a long black dress and looked like she was sleeping soundly.