Chapter 15: Lowland LaneZion."I'll be back," I told her.I stood up and got my car. What the hell is Charlotte doing in the dungeon? Is he still crazy about James who turned her down a couple of times?When I got there, I saw the guards were being pushed by someone. I expected it already that it was Charlotte who was throwing them everywhere."Cut it out," I calmly said, making her turn around. Her hands are full of blood but I'm pretty sure it was hers. Even though Charlotte always acts childish all the time, she wouldn't try to hurt or make a human being bleed."What are you doing here?" she irritatedly asked and her eyes went back to being dark brown."Well, I just received a call from someone who said you were causing a lot of mess here. I don't consider it as a false alarm from what I see," I politely told her. Being angry in a situation like this isn't my thing. I helped the guard in front of me to stand up. Thankfully, he wasn't injured."What are you going to do about it? Ki
Chapter 16: Lowland Lane IIIvy."Ivy? What were you doing in front of the door?"I tried not to look suspicious about what she said on the call. I took a deep breath and swallowed."Uhm, sorry. I just uhm... wanted to ask you how your day went. It just looks like you've been busy this whole week," I said.Nailed it.Relief was all over her face, she was thankful that I asked her if she was doing well. I feel bad a bit because it was just an act. "I'm fine, Ivy. Now, go back to your room. You might need some rest too."___"Ivy, hello?" Lizzy was waving her hand in front of my eyes.I realized that I spilled the sauce of the pasta while mixing it for a while already. I was just too distracted and confused about last night. I couldn't help but think about who was aunt Rosie talking to."Oh, uhm." I tried to come back to my senses as I wipe the spilled sauce on the table. We were in the cafeteria, talking about the upcoming event that will be held on the campus next week. Lizzy and I vo
Chapter 17: Twins Sabrina. "Welcome back, Sabrina." I was breathing the cold air before getting up in my coffin. I smiled at my friend who got me out of this shitty thing. Loyal people like him are made for a powerful vampire like me. "Well done, Alister." I reached the ground with my feet and tried to balance. "How long has it been." "6 years, milady," he answered before giving me some new clothes to wear. What a beautiful day it is. ___ "When will he talk to me?" I asked Alister as we were walking in the woods. "In a few minutes. The sun needs to set first," he told me. After a few minutes, the sun went down. Alister and I didn't bother to bring a flashlight since we are vampires who have strong senses, including the sense of sight. "A pleasure to be back, my Lord," I greeted him in front of the glowing tree which we believe is his home for centuries. "Remember what we agreed on. No one can prolong your life, except for me," he said with his voice echoing around. "I know
Chapter 18: Uncomfortable Living Ivy. "Aunt Rosie, I'm confused." I blinked twice. "How can you be here?" This is impossible. I may have not entered aunt Rosie's room when I got home but I'm pretty sure she was there when I left. How can she be standing in front of me right now? "I know you're confused but let me explain everything," she told me. She sat and took a deep breath. "Ivy, I want you to bear with me. I want you to understand every word that I'm about to say." "Is everything okay, auntie?" I worriedly asked her. "No. Everything is not okay, my niece," she answered. I'll start by asking you if you remember my sister, your another aunt." "Yes. Sabrina, aunt Sabrina. What about her?" "It's very hard to tell but the truth is she's the one living my life, Ivy. She's the one you're seeing inside the house that I own," she told me and I was so puzzled. "Auntie, I don't get it. She died 7 years ago. How could she be—You're pranking me, right?" I had the urge to ask since wha
Chapter 19: Keep You Safe"Does she know about you and Zion?"I was breathing so fast and I could barely hear Lizzy. Am I gonna be sacrificed today? Tomorrow? This week? Scary things about death keep crossing my mind as my body continuously heated me."Ivy, your hands are trembling," she added. I didn't realize that my hands were shaking as I was scrolling down on Lizzy's laptop, studying the plans for the event."Sorry," I said. "Where were we?"She took a deep breath before folding the laptop. "I know something is wrong, Ivy. You can tell me. We can talk about this event later."___Lizzy and I went to the cemetery. I wasn't able to hold back a tear when she was crying in front of Abbie's gravestone. Abbie was her best friend and I couldn't imagine how Lizzy was feeling right now that she already how her friend died."I'm sorry that I didn't do anything to help you. I was so ignorant." She continued crying so I held her shoulder, trying to comfort her the best way I can.___I made
Chapter 20: ClashZion.She threw a pillow at me but before it could hit me, I shut the door and went downstairs.___"How could you just tell me this?" I could feel that Leona is angry at me just by looking at her eyes.I went to her room as soon as I heard her car arrive. She has been sleeping office these past few days because of her busy schedule as a mayor."You were busy," I told her in my lowest voice."Even so." She looked so frustrated. "How is Rosie? How did she get out of the tomb?""An old lady who was traveling across towns by just walking heard her from afar. She's now staying with her in a safe place in Lowland Lane," I explained to her before sitting on the couch in front of her desk."Lowland Lane? There's no house in there. Are you sure—""The old lady was strong enough to build one," I said, cutting her off."So, how is she?" she asked again."She's fine. I didn't see any injury on her body. But she needs to have a safer place," I informed Leona."Call George to pic
Chapter 21: Flop Three Days Later. Ivy. "Oh, my God! We need to go shopping. You can't go on a date wearing disgusting clothes, Ivy." I was kind of hurt but I couldn't stop myself from laughing when Lizzy was panicking like she was the one who'll go out on a date with Zion. "Relax, Lizzy. We have plenty of time," I told her before playing music on the speaker in my room. "No, we don't. Your date is tomorrow and you have nothing to wear!" Lizzy's voice was so loud which made Aunt Rosie knock on the door. "Is everything okay, girls?" Aunt Rosie asked with a smile. "No, Rosie. Everything is not okay. Ivy is going out on a date with Zion but she isn't planning on buying a new dress." Lizzy crossed her arms. I just laughed at her when she did. Auntie closed the door and sat beside me. "There's nothing wrong about being confident with one's style. But it's also not wrong to go out of your comfort zone or to try new things. Right, Lizzy?" "Yes, absolutely!" she aggressively said. Sh
Chapter 22: FreedZion.It was already 6:30 PM and I'm planning in picking up Ivy early. I wanted to spend more time with her. I was buttoning up my dress shirt when my phone rang. I didn't answer it until I finished the buttons."Hello? Who's this?" I asked because it was just a number. I comb my hair and looked at myself in the mirror."Hello, Kyran Junior," he greeted. His voice sounded familiar but I couldn't guess who he is. "I think we need to talk since I have one of your sisters."My eyes widened. I used my speed to go to Charlotte's room but she wasn't there. Where the hell did he take her?"What did you do to my sister?" I asked him calmly but with a low voice."Easy," he chuckled. "It's not like your sister will die. You must have forgotten that she's a vampire.""Who are you?" I asked for the second time."Bring James to me at exactly 8:00. If not, she dies," he simply said.Marcus."Are you informed of how your son broke the rules of this town?" I was trying not to sound