The Girl Named Mirage

Belle walks toward Elven who's carrying they're 1 year old daughter who's fast asleep. He's looking at the vast ocean in front of him. He seems preoccupied as he doesn't bother to respond when Belle calls his name.

" Hey babe... "

And she planted a kiss on his cheeks.

" Hello! " she said abruptly and turned away, avoiding his eyes.

Her face reddened as she was surprised by her own gesture. She's embarrassed. It wasn't anything special, just some light peck or small kiss but it still affected her. They were in a 5 year relationship and 2 out of that 5, they were married and blessed with a beautiful daughter. And yet, she still acts like a teenager having a crush!

The man didn't seem to react much though, only slightly turning his head and a little smile graced his face. It was a genuine smile with a bit of amusement.

She took in the scenery. The sun is shining brightly over the surface of the ocean. The waves are crashing against each other creating a loud sound. The air is cool but not cold. A slight breeze was blowing her shoulder length black hair.

" I'm done with the registration."

She quickly changed the subject before he started to tease her endlessly.

" We can board the ship when it's time. "

She said while she slips her identification card in her jacket's pocket.

Elven just nodded and continued staring into the ocean. His dark brown eyes scanned everything. After a few more moments he softly caresses his daughter's hair and softly kisses her head.

" Sweetie, won't you wake up already? We're gonna ride the ship soon! You want to see the ocean, right? "

He softly said in a voice full of affection. Belle couldn't help herself from smiling at them. He loves this girl so much, she can tell. That much is evident from how much he talks about her. He loves to hold her. He loves it when they're spending time together and he would always be careful with the way he speaks to her.

This is the most relaxed she has seen him since their wedding. The stress that usually surrounds him was nonexistent.

After a while they started to board the ship that will take them to Elven's father's land. They're going on a vacation.

But as soon as the ship's leaves the dock, the rain started to trickle. The wind suddenly picked up causing everyone to shiver. They've never expected such weather today.

" Let's head to our cabin and rest. We can just go back here at the deck when the rain stops. "

As they're walking along the deck, they heard an older woman murmuring something unusual.

" Something's wrong."

She says while looking at the ocean. The sea looks dark and gloomy. She could see huge waves moving slowly.

She had no idea what the woman meant by "something's wrong". But she knew that it probably had something to do with the rain.

Elven led his family inside their cabin. Their daughter is still fast asleep. Time passes and it's still raining. It's almost dinner time. They didn't have a chance to enjoy the view outside. The baby woke up and asked for milk.

" I'll go get us something to eat. " Elven said and headed outside.

" Sure. " Belle simply replied while she breastfed her baby.

She closed her eyes as she felt her head spinning. The ship's moving roughly now. The rain's getting heavy. Then she hears a baby cry. She opens her eyes and looks at her daughter, she's not crying.

" Of course she's not, she's busy. "

She smiles at herself because she heard the cry outside and yet she checked the baby in her arms.

The crying continued frantically and being a mom, Belle put down her baby and looked outside and saw a baby girl that she guessed was the same age as her baby. Alone. Slumped on the floor and dripping because of the rain.

" Oh my goodness! Where's your mom? "

She picked up the baby and scanned the corridor. It's empty. No one is there except for her.