Rigel is an orphan at a strict and sombre orphanage called Sunnycreek, nicknamed the Grave. The orphanage is run by a strict headmistress named Margaret Stoker. Rigel is a restless mysterious orphan, intelligent, smart, plays the piano like an enchanting demon, has a beauty that can enchant and his angelic appearance conceals a dark nature. He was the only orphan who she didn't mistreat. However, at a young age, he was cruel towards another orphan, Nica Dover.

Both Rigel and Nica are adopted together by the Milligans, Anna and Norman Milligan, a sweet and understanding couple. Nica is horrified by the prospect of having to live with Rigel again.

It was Rigel's and Nica's first day at high school, they both went in and then Lionel who was with his friend, caught his eye on Nica the moment she walked in, also few girls already had a little crush on Rigel.