Ethan started his journey as an assistant on the grand ship Feluccas, which was a dream come true for young men of his age at that time. Feluccas was one of the royal ships, built for the entertainment of aristocratic families. Ethan, a 22-year-old, lived in the picturesque Loire Valley in France.
He had been adventurous since childhood. His father, a sailor, went missing during his last voyage three years ago in a cyclone. After several requests, Ethan managed to secure a job on the royal ship with the help of Captain Victor. He now carried many responsibilities — clearing his late father’s debt on their ancestral land and supporting his sister, who was staying with their uncle for her studies.
Full of dreams typical of a middle-class youth, Ethan was sincere in his work. Despite hardships, his father had raised him well. Ethan lived on the first floor of the ship. After a long voyage, the ship docked at an island to refill drinking water and stock up on other essentials.
While enjoying the beauty of the seashore, Ethan strolled forward, munching on some baguettes, and finally reached a small motel. He had some soup there and was on his way back to the shore when he was suddenly caught by a giant wave.
He lost consciousness. After some time, he felt someone gently holding his hand. Slowly opening his eyes, he was shocked to see a woman beside him — angelic in appearance. She handed him a mysterious ring and whispered, “Keep it safe. When the light comes, it will reveal your destiny.” At that moment, Ethan couldn’t make sense of her words. Mesmerized by her beauty, he forgot everything around him.
As he tried to sit up, she suddenly leapt into the sea — and in that fleeting second, Ethan realized she was a mermaid. Water splashed onto his face.
Clara, the sister of the motel’s owner, was splashing water on him to wake him up. She informed him of the ship’s departure time. Ethan, still confused, thanked her with a soft “Merci” and hurried back to the ship, his mind clouded with the strange vision of the mermaid. He went to sleep still pondering whether it was all just a dream.
But the next morning, while washing his face, Ethan noticed the same ring on his finger — the one the mermaid had given him.
In shock, he remembered her words…
To be continued…
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