Ruth's eyes blinked in disbelief after hearing what Shada had just said. She stammered and looked confused.
"What do you mean, Shada?" Ruth asked Shada for an explanation. Ruth's bright bronze eyes were getting darker and darker.
"I mean, I realized that I've never heard about your family or your love story, Ruth," Shada said seriously. She observed how her friend reacted. Also her eyes.
Realizing she was being observed by Shada, Ruth immediately lowered her face. She seemed to be controlling herself at the moment. A few seconds later, she faced Shada again.
"Of course, I'll tell you, Shada. I'm sorry," Ruth said as she grabbed both of Shada's hands, and held them tightly in her fingers.
Shada was stunned by Ruth's attitude. She kept staring deep into the woman's beady eyes that were now turning bright again.
"I swear, I was planning to tell you everything when the time is right. For now, my life is still too sensitive to tell. Please, understand..." Ruth looked at Shada with a pleading gaze, hoping that the woman's suspicions would end soon.
"You can trust me, Ruth. I'm waiting," Shada continued, releasing both of Ruth's grips and galloping to the car that had been parked for a long time.
"Come on, let's go home! It's getting late," she invited Ruth. Ruth immediately galloped behind her.
Their car went back down the big road with the red orange and golden yellow that stretched beautifully across the horizon.
Shada deliberately slowed down the speed of the car she was driving to enjoy the sparkling sunset that always mesmerized her. Not Ruth, who didn't care about anything out there, if she was in the car, all she needed was sleep.
After entering the city, their main goal was to return to the office first. That's because they had to return the company car and check their return attendance lock. As for the documents they had worked on, they could put them in their bags first, and then they would report them in the morning.
The company was now almost deserted, most of the employees had gone home since an hour ago. Shada and Ruth walked to the office to take attendance for their departure.
Shada didn't have to bother waking Ruth up, because her friend had woken up a few minutes before reaching her destination.
After taking attendance, they said goodbye to each other.
"Bye, Shada... see you tomorrow!" Ruth walked towards her car while waving her hand to Shada.
"Bye! Be careful on the road, Ruth!" replied Shada as she raised her hands high to wave so that she could be seen clearly by Ruth who was quite far away from Shada's position. Then she got into the car, opened her cell phone and texted Max that she had arrived at the office and would be home as soon as possible.
Shada's car rumbled out of the office that afternoon. It only took 20 minutes to reach her residence. After arriving home, she immediately rushed to clean up.
Shada was rubbing her wet hair when her cell phone rang. She looked at the caller's name for a moment, then picked it up.
"Hello, Max," she said after successfully sticking the phone in her right ear.
"Honey, are you home yet?" said Max on the other end of the line. He looked worried about Shada, making Shada's smile instantly brighten.
"Yes, Max. I just arrived. Where are you? On the road?" Shada frowned, as if she was listening to the busy traffic there.
"I was on the road, Honey. I have an important meeting with a colleague that I have to take care of the cooperation. Wish me luck," Max said then continued, "Oh yeah, next time I'll stop by your house again."
Shada smiled again when she remembered Max who stayed overnight at her house. Both of her cheeks suddenly felt hot and flushed.
"Of course, Max. I'm always waiting for─Aaaaakh!" Shada was startled by the sudden opening of her bedroom door. A gust of wind rushed freely into her room. Demian was already standing gracefully at the door.
"What's that sound?! Honey, can you hear me?"
"Uh, a cat! Yes, there's a cat. I'm hanging up the phone, Max. I want to check my glass door. Bye," Shada stammered as she hung up the phone quickly.
"Shada..." Demian's heavy voice came back softly to Shada's ears.
"I've been waiting for you. Come in," Shada pleaded with Demian. She looked at Demian. Demian was wearing a brown t-shirt that clung to his muscular body. He also wore long jeans, looking very casual and masculine in Shada's eyes.
Shada could see Demian grinning briefly, then with a quick movement approached Shada and sat beside her. Shada's goosebumps bristled again, but Demian's handsome face and appearance overcame her fear.
She studied Demian's face. As she got closer, her face was beautiful and radiant. It was unreal good looks. She was mesmerized again. She also saw his bright eyes.
"Who exactly are you?" Shada shot directly, but was immediately surprised because Demian just laughed.
"I expected it. Can't you make small talk first?" chuckled Demian, watching Shada with his sharp, dark eyes.
"I can't. After all, you're not human either. Did I guess wrong?" said Shada trying to aim at Demian. She was wary and kept her eyes on him.
Demian laughed even more, then gently caressed Shada's face with one hand. Shada choked, then brushed him off.
"Uh, you're so fierce, Shada. What do you want? Sleeping with me again, hmm?" This time Demian's grin was very annoying to Shada.
"Enough! I just want you to tell me who you are." Shada tried to control herself to stay calm. It was all for the sake of answering the dozens of questions that had been swirling around in her head.
"Sure, I'll tell you. Your motive was very clear from earlier. Try not to speak your mind next time," Demian teased Shada.
"You can read my mind?" Shada gasped, but also felt amazed. It only strengthened Shada's suspicion that Demian was a monster.
"I can," Demian replied lightly.
"Then... what's on my mind right now?" asked Shada blinking her eyes rapidly.
Demian chuckled again, "Pervert."
It felt like Demian wanted to play around a little longer with this woman who was near him.
"Hei, I'm serious! Want me to hit you?! You deserve a beating at my hands!" Shada almost shouted. To her, this Demian, though handsome and mysterious, was very annoying. But that made her less judgmental of Demian as a monster.
"Then, do you want me to kiss you?" Demian teased again. In the next second, Shada had landed her punch right on Demian's muscular arm.
After her punch hit Demian's arm, Shada was stunned. She then tried to lightly touch the burly arm. Shada then pinched it, while Demian just laughed amused at Shada's attitude.
"Your body texture is like a human, even my hand can't penetrate your arm. Who are you really?" Shada was astonished. She looked at Demian with disbelief.
Now Shada's fear is getting less and less. One of the evidence that strengthens Shada is that she is still alive and can breathe until now. The man didn't hurt her at all. That proves at least Demian is not a murderous monster.
Shada looked warily at Demian who was right beside her. Demian, too, was silent and stared intently at the woman. He then answered Shada's question with emphasis.
"Vampire... "
The man with bright bronze eyes carefully scrutinized the beautiful woman beside him. After he said who he was, he was afraid that Shada would immediately move away. He didn't want that to happen.The confession finally came freely out of Demian's mouth. He was both relieved and frantic, not really prepared for how the woman beside him would respond.Shada, on the other hand, just stood still. Her face paled. She was not too sure about what Demian had just revealed.Vampire? Does that mean he is a murderer? Her mind roared in question.Now Shada did not know what to do. After hearing the awaited answer, she was afraid that her reaction would offend Demian.Shada's legs trembled. Demian glanced at Shada's legs and laughed."Are you scared, Shada?" Demian asked as gently as possible so that the woman next to him wouldn't suddenly run away screaming."Have you ever killed a human being?" said Shada after managing to regather the pieces of courage that had previously collapsed."I did. Bu
Suddenly Shada's world spun. She didn't hear it wrong, did she? So, Max was in front of the house last night? Stupid why didn't she realize it?! Shada cursed to herself.Shada bit her lip. She didn't know what to answer. At this moment, she was getting nervous seeing Max who was already bright red. Shada opened her mouth to speak when a woman walked into the room."Good morning. Sorry, I'm a new employee here. Please help." The new employee greeted, causing Ruth to take a quick glance, then immediately look away and turn her gaze back to her desk. Unlike most people in the room, almost everyone was paying attention to her.The woman flashed a sweet smile. Her body was as tall as a model used to strutting on the red carpet. She had brown eyes and exotic skin. She had long peanut brown waves of hair. Now she was wearing a bodycon dress that was slightly open at the chest, clinging snugly and clearly showing off her curves. The dress was also cut short, showing off her long legs. Richard
Shada's tears continued to fall. Shada sobbed. Her shoulders were moving up and down."Why, Mom?" She asked in a voice that was still trembling. After that, all she did was cry and hold her lips with her hands, so that the sound of her crying would not come out.Her mother on the other side of the phone explained at length. But Shada didn't hear anything, this was too painful for her. All this time she had been living alone, her parents were busy working abroad. Shada thought that while they were abroad, they kept in touch and communicated well. In fact, they didn't care about each other, let alone Shada. They only pursued their own happiness."Don't talk to me anymore, Mom! I've had enough of living alone! I can live without you! Don't call me again!" She shouted in the middle of her crying.Shada disconnected the phone unilaterally. Her hand quickly turned off the phone. Before that, she had sent a text message to Ruth that she was going out for a while. She would contact Max later,
Max quickly grabbed his suit from the pole. He got out and headed for the parking lot. His car sped through the streets of Toronto. He drove with his throbbing forehead pressed, wondering where Shada was. Occasionally, he glanced at the sidewalks and curbs, hoping to catch her soon. At the end of his frustration, Max saw a glimpse of a woman who almost looked like Shada. He slowed down the car as he observed her. Short straight dark brown hair. She was wearing the formal blouse and skirt that Shada wore today. Next to her walked a tall man with pale white skin, jet black hair. Quickly, Max pulled the car over and braked it. The two people Max was observing turned their heads in unison but only briefly. Max realized that it was Shada. He immediately got out of the car, closed the door hard and approached them. "Shada!" Max shouted out to the woman. Shada turned around again, along with the man beside her. Shada widened her eyes. While the man next to her looked annoyed. "Max, why
They taste each other's lips. Demian's hand skillfully strokes Shada's white thighs, slowly moving into the thin towel. Shada's body ripples as Demian's hands play there. She moans softly in the middle of their kiss.Shada is starting to get out of breath. Then she unlinked her lips. She catches her breath and speaks."Demian, enough." Shada pleaded looking at Demian's face which was full of desire.Demian gazes deeply at Shada, his hands stop playing there but steadily start to crawl up, tracing Shada's innocent body under her towel.Shada savored every gentle touch of Demian's burly hands aimed at her. She stares at the handsome face in front of her now, much to her delight.At first, the firm hand gently rubbed Shada's flat stomach. Then it went up and brushed both of her breasts. Demian's hand cupped one breast and squeezed it gently, making Shada moan."You seem to be enjoying yourself, Shada." Demian chuckles, then goes back to licking Shada's pink lips.They reciprocated and de
"Who was that? Ruth?" A fine frown appeared on Demian's forehead. After that, he moved restlessly.Shada looked at Demian. She had noticed Demian's expression that flinched and turned her gaze straight now, soaring far away."Yes." Shada blinked her eyes. She wondered why Demian looked shocked."What's her full name?" Demian asked again. His gaze remained fixed on the ceiling of Shada's room. Apparently, looking up interested him more."Ruth Allen," Shada said, still watching Demian's expression. Demian looked upset. He folded his hands behind his head, taking the weight off his mind."Are you interested in her?" Shada tried to guess the contents of the handsome vampire's head beside her. However, there was a sense of dread if it turned out that Demian liked her. She was not ready for the nights they enjoyed to end. Though Shada was quite happy with Demian's company and was able to relieve her loneliness."No. Forget it." Demian turned to look at Shada's face. He showed a grin that ma
Max's phone rang while he was focused on searching for news about Ell Food's success on his laptop. He was getting frustrated that the company could beat him again. No matter what, Max had to win this tough competition. For the sake of his parents' image and trust.Max glanced at his cell phone on the table. Shada's name was on it. Max's finger tapped the phone's touch screen. Then the corner of his lip line pulled up when he read the chat from his girlfriend."How unusual for her to ask me to dinner." Max muttered softly, keeping his smile on his face."Wait a minute. Didn't he already realize I have more charm than that jerk?" Max made a smug face. He combed his hair neatly with his fingers.In the middle of his busy thoughts, Max heard a knock on the door. He immediately invited the person to enter. Max wondered why Jennifer came back into his room.Max was very upset with Jennifer's behavior just now. After all, she felt harassed. Moreover, Max was her boss.Did Jennifer think all
"Do you want a promotion, Jennifer?" Richard's thick eyebrows drew together. His hand was still lightly stroking that tantalizing thigh. "Who wouldn't want to get promoted, Richard?" Jennifer replied, turning her face up to face Richard. The distance between their faces was so close that they could feel the warm touch of each other's breath. "You want it too, don't you?" she asked as she gently rubbed Richard's firm chest. Richard looked silent and thoughtful for a moment. Suddenly he smiled. "Let's work together, Jennifer. We form a symbiotic mutualism. I will help you. And you, too, will benefit me." Richard said with sparkling eyes. Jennifer only responded with a half smile. She felt that if cooperation would make her always close to Richard, this was beyond her plans. She just wanted information, but what could be done? Richard should be able to benefit Jennifer the most. Her mind was intimidated. Suddenly Richard faced Jennifer. His hands lightly touched her cheeks. Jennifer e