章節 4: Danger- Part 1
I had left the castle around a quarter past ten with my parents. I went straight to bed after changing into shorts and a tank top. My parents and friends threw questions at me when I returned to the table after the dance, asking me what I was doing dancing with the King. I had to explain that it was just a mere coincidence that he had asked me to dance. Rini had bombarded me with most questions about the King - how he was if he was rude or kind. Jessi, on the other hand, did not ask too many questions; she just advised me to be careful.
Nevertheless, I could not shake the thought of what he had said before I left. It sent chills down my spine, but at the same time, I felt a warm tingle deep in my body. Maybe it was just because I was attracted to him.
And what was with that trial free education thing? Was it some kind of scholarship?
Tomorrow, Jessi would leave for France. Coming to think of it, there would be no more sleepovers, shopping together, or watching movies. With Alex being the beta, Rini would soon be moving to the packed house and would have many responsibilities. Things were changing so quickly, and I was not very fond of it. Yawning, I stretched my legs and pulled the quilt closer as I fell asleep
In the morning, I went with Rini to see Jessi off. Although she was the strong one, Jessi had tears in her eyes before departure and promised to call us when she reached. William seemed a quite person who spoke only when required. I noticed he was waiting quite patiently for Jessi, as she hugged and bid goodbye. Although they were soul mates, they were not as open with affections as Rini and Alex but we did not miss the looks they gave each other.
"We'll miss you," I said quietly.
"Me too," Jessi replied hugging me, "Will told you guys could come and stay with us there until vacation gets over."
"Hey! I have pack duties!" protested Rini, "that's not fair!".
"Yeah," I said, "maybe once you settle down completely we can come to visit you."
"Alright then, I'll talk to you guys later. Love you guys."
"Love you too! Bye," chorused both Rini and I.
"You better take care of her," Rini playfully warned William for which he chuckled.
"Sure I will," he replied, smiling.
Later that evening, I went grocery shopping with mom, which took, like forever! Dad had somehow escaped the torture by giving reasons that he was working late today, clever daddy.
I wanted to get a few books as I had a lot of free time. "Mom why don't you go ahead, I'm going to make a stop at the bookstore," I said to mom as she took the bags. "Okay sweetie," my mom replied, walking out of the store, "Don't wander around okay?"
"Yes Ma," and I left, walking down the street and taking a left heading to where the bookstore was situated. I pushed the door, which made the bell tinkle above it.
It was like an old library with many shelves that contained almost every genre. Mr.klein who was in his fifties owned the place. He was very sweet and a warm person. I would often come here during vacations borrowing books after books.
"Eve," the owner said in a happy tone, "I was wondering when you were going to visit", making me smile.
"How do you do Mr. Klein?" I smiled.
"As good as a horse," he replied, "Last week we had a few books shipped from Italy. They are in the B section, you might find them interesting", pointing towards a section.
"Okay," I headed towards the shelves examining all the books there. I picked three books from the romance section and one from history. I would never miss the romance novels. "Did you get the book I had asked you for the last time I was here?" I asked but did not get a reply. 'Maybe he went out' I thought.
Heading towards the counter I gasped at the sight. There was blood splattered on the wall. I took a step closer and saw Mr. Klein's body limp on the ground.
"Mr. Klein?" quickly getting down on my knees I first checked for a pulse on him, placing my fingers on his wrist and neck and felt nothing. Oh God, what was I supposed to do! Call the ambulance or police? I felt dizzy by just looking at all the blood.
I took my cell phone out and started dialing a number when suddenly it was snatched from my hand. What the -? looking up I saw a man with pale skin. Vampire, my mind registered. My heart started beating loudly and felt as though it would burst out any minute.
"Calling for help were you?" he asked me with a sly smile, to which I did not respond. Think, think, I told myself. "What do you want?" I asked, trying to distract him.
"Kill you," he told bluntly. My head spun even more. Talk about a direct approach. I was right near the counter and moved my hand cautiously to find a pencil or anything sharp.
"But why?" I questioned my attacker, trying to calm my nerves. I had to think straight if I was going to pull this off, "I just caught a flu yesterday, I won't taste good", I tried reasoning. This made him chuckle darkly. God this was scary. He was moving closer to me now. I found the pencil I was searching for behind my back and gripped it tightly.
In the blink of an eye, he was holding my neck ready to snap it. "Please don't kill me," I pleaded, "You already killed one".
"Shut up girl," he snapped at me.
I had to do it now. I brought my hand up and stabbed his neck. Take that ha! This action had taken him back. Taking the opportunity, I stabbed him again in the same spot making him groan. It resulted in him taking a few steps back. I grabbed other pens and pencils from the counter darting towards the door but froze in my tracks when I saw another one in front of me, standing in close proximity. If it weren't for their red eyes and pale skin, I would have mistaken them as a human serial killer.
"Going somewhere?" he asked me in a wicked way. Did he think I was stupid or something? Of course, I was. What were two vampires doing trying to eat me? Wasn't it banned?
"I told you to finish it quickly," the man said to my killer who was right behind me. I was really scared by now, my entire body trembling.
"She stabbed me! You little-"
"Enough, let's get this done"
I tried to run as soon as I heard that but was caught by the second killer.
"Let me go," I screamed, struggling in vain.
"Stop moving girl," said the one who had me now by the neck, "I don't bite...much," he gave me an evil grin, bearing his fangs slowly. I shut my eyes tightly. This was it. This was how I was going to die. I didn't want to die. Oh god, please, please.
I saw my killers close in on me and then in a split second as I closed my eyes I saw a faint streak of something, which I probably imagined. Suddenly there were sounds of tearing and screaming. Scared of what I would see, I had still kept my eyes closed. I opened my eyes trembling from head to toe, clutching the bag tightly. I saw two bodies lying on the floor. On a closer look, I realized they were my killers. Their necks were punctured and blood was oozing out; this made me feel nauseous and I felt my world spinning around me.
"Are you alright darling?" said a voice in front of me. It was a tall blonde-haired man. I looked up to see blood red eyes. Another vampire? I gulped. He had a lean yet muscular frame and I realized I had seen someone similar to him next to the king but I wasn't sure. He wore blue jeans with a pale blue formal shirt which now had few blood stains on it.
I nodded not trusting my voice, afraid I might squeak. I was so scared. In fifteen minutes I had seen things which I could have never thought of. "I'm sorry that you had to see such a sight," he sighed looking at the bodies. He took out his cell phone from his jeans pocket and called someone.
"I need you to clean up something on the street of avenue....yeah....hmmm...I'll be there in few minutes...okay," he put his cell back in his pocket.
章節 5: Danger- Part 2
"You seem oddly familiar," the man said looking at me.
"Maybe you saw me at the ball," I replied softly.
"That must be where I saw you then."
"There's a body inside the library," I said trembling, "they killed him".
"My people will see to it that you'll have nothing to worry about," he gave me an encouraging smile; "Let me give you a drop home, okay?"
I was reluctant. He was a vampire; Should I trust him?
"You can trust me," he said to me as though reading my mind, "Come." I followed him silently. Soon we approached a red car. He opened the door for me and closed it after I sat down, went to the driver's seat and started the car. It was an amazing car although I did not know which model it was.
"How rude of me not to introduce, my name is Sebastian," he introduced himself with a smile that showed his pearly white teeth.
"My name is Eve," I replied.
"Eve huh? The one who won the lucky draw," he said thoughtfully and then smiled more. It was creeping me out now. "What were you doing in such an old library? Malls are safer," he said turning to his left.
"It has a huge collection, historical books I mean," I replied holding my bag and playing with the strap.
"History?" he raised his eyebrow.
"Yeah, it's fun."
"Hmm, I see." There was a long silence until I spoke again.
"Vampires aren't supposed to kill or drink blood from us, right?" I asked him. I knew the law had stated it and no one would dare to break one.
"That it is. They were rogue vampires I believe, it'll be investigated soon," he told me, "But the virgin blood of a youngster is the sweetest blood which can attract vampires like a flower attracting the bee. It's always better not to walk alone in these places".
"Oh okay," my cheeks had turned pink. I gave the directions to my home. Once we reached, I got out of the car and closed the door. Sebastian lowered the window.
"Thank you for saving me and giving me a ride home," I thanked him. If it were not for him, I would be minced meat by now. The thought made me shudder.
"Not at all. All my pleasure darling," he beamed at me, "Eve do you have a boyfriend?" he asked me now seriously.
"No, but at the end of my finals I might," I said smiling. Rini had told me she had someone in her mind that she would like to set me up with.
Sebastian shook his head,"That won't do Eve you've already been taken."
"Huh?" I was perplexed now.
"Never mind that. You take care! See you soon," he winked at me.
"Yeah," I bid him goodbye as he left in his car. I walked through the door and went to the kitchen where mom was cooking dinner.
"Ma," I hugged mom from behind,"what are you preparing? Smells good."
"Just grilled chicken, did you get the books you wanted?" mom asked taking out plates from the cabinet.
"Yes, I found a few of them," I replied quietly. The shop would never be open again; it was going to shut down after what happened today, I knew it. Poor Mr. Kleins...I began feeling guilty that maybe it was partly because of me he was dead. Perhaps I attracted the rogue vampires. I shuddered thinking about the gory memory I had seen. Something I was sure I wouldn't forget in my life.
"I got it," I took the plates from her, taking them to the dining table. Telling my parents would only mean more trouble - I would not get to go anywhere and would have a strict curfew. They would be worried knowing that their daughter almost got killed.
I finished my dinner quickly and went up to my room. I was still shaken about all that I had gone through in the past few hours. Picking up one of the books called 'The River' I read the prologue, but then kept it down. I could not concentrate on anything. I locked my windows and switched off the nightshade, going to sleep.
When I opened my eyes, it was nine in the morning. I rubbed my eyes groggily. I was brushing my teeth when my mom knocked on the door calling me.
"Evey?" mom called.
"Yeah mom, what is it?"
"Can you come down sweetie," mom chirped.
"I'll be there in a minute," I told loudly from the bathroom. Washing my face I went down in my nightdress with a bunny sign on my top.
"What is it, mom?" I asked entering the hall.
"Eve," a voice said to which my head turned to make my eyes go wide as I looked at the blonde haired person sitting right there in the hall.
"Sebastian," I whispered.
"We meet again," he smiled. What was he doing here??
What was he doing here? "What are you doing here?" I asked, not able to believe that he was here sitting on my couch, his pale face looking at me.
"Sit down Eve," dad said motioning me to sit next to him. I sat and mom took the other spare space next to me.
"I'm here to remind you about the two months free trial education, that starts from next week, " said Sebastian.
"What?" I asked shocked not able to process what he told.
"All the necessary things will be provided in the castle, here," he said handing me a piece of paper," all the details are in there and my contact number is here down."
"But sir, she's already-" my father tried reasoning but Sebastian cut him off.
"Mr. Whitlock your daughter will study in a different environment and it will be only for a span of two months," Sebastian got up from the sofa.
This must be a stupid joke."But what about my school? I don't want to stop going to school," I had the freedom to do what I wanted, after all, it was my life.
"As I said, you'll be given special education in the castle and you can go back to your school after two months. You will even have special credits due to this. Thank you for the tea, Mrs. Whitlock," he said as he got up and walked towards the door.
Dad looked like he was at loss of words and then sighed.
"I'll take my leave now," he bowed and left the place.
Mom spoke," Such a handsome man ."
"Seriously mom?" I asked her. I bet she was super happy about me staying there.
"I think its fine sweetie. It'll be a good change and you hardly go anywhere," mom suggested.
"I'll think about it, " I replied.
I had tried calling Rini and Jessi after breakfast but Rinni had gone to pack meeting and Jessi was out of reach. I let my breath out closing my eyes lying on my bed. Sleep came quickly with having so much to think about.
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