Edward was still holding the envelope with a mixed shocked and worried expression when Meri entered the room.
Panicking inside her heart, Meri composed herself not to say anything. She knew they'd demand answers of which she didn't have at the moment. All she could do was wondering how they found the envelope.She had thought of burning it perhaps it could've solved the matter so easily but now that she never did.... everything was getting out of hand.She expected the worst from Lala about the proposal as she believed their daughter also believed what the rumor had but no, she almost fainted when Lala told her she was going to distribute sweets in the neighborhood because of such good news. "Are you out of your mind Lala? Did you forget what people said about the Gaberaz?""Mother please, at least don't start today. I don't want anyone to spoil my mood.""I'm a mother dear and mothers always know what's best for their children. I don't know why but I don't want you to marry into that family.""I know that you love me a lot mother and I'm so happy that I have such an amazing mother like you but today I feel like you're just being overprotective. Nothing will happen to me mother, just say yes and let me enjoy a new journey of my life as part of the Gabera family. I'm so happy with this alliance mother. You may not have seen it but your daughter has been crushing on Derrick and I don't think letting this opportunity down is a good idea. I only want to marry him mother. You said that mothers know what's best for their children, then why can't they read their minds too?"Meri was surprised to see that Lala was ready for anything just because of that man Derrick. "I guess she's been charmed."she breathed.She could've let her be but the more she remembered how that envelope came, the hard she tried to make her understand that they were not good people at all."How can I tell you that they're not humans but something else."she breathed. Ever since that incident she had been wondering how the man entered their house because she had closed all the windows and doors before going to bed.As she tried to think, she remembered how he left...he vanished!"Oh no! They were indeed something else but what? Could it be true that they were vampires as rumor had it? Meri wished she knew something about vampires, maybe she would've been able to tell if that man was a vampire or something else."Don't tell you're still thinking about it. I'm sorry mother. I shouldn't have talked that way to you. I'm so sorry."Lala looked apologetic."It's okay child... but you have to promise me that you'll not say yes to those people no matter what happens. I know they'd come to you and maybe threaten you to agree but please...no matter what they will do or say, don't give in for them.They're not good people. I know that you love Derrick so much but don't forget that your father, Amor (her elder brother) and I love you so very much. Don't let your love control you, instead you should control it.""You can't even imagine how long I've been controlling it mother. I used to feel like suppressing all these feelings at some point but after today.... these feelings have turned into a worship.I'm in love mother."Since Meri didn't know what to do to make her daughter fall out of love, she just walked away, leaving her to celebrate the goods news which had turned into worse news for her.The black clouds gathered around the sky and soon the whole place got covered in darkness -it was night!Resting her head on her favorite soft white pillow, Lala fell into deep sleep. She found herself in the middle of the thick forest. She could hear some noise coming from different angles of the forest. Soon everyone was around her. Many had arrows and some with pistols and guns.Everyone was asking for her hand in marriage. She was about to take someone's hand when a good brought up guy who's face wasn't clear appeared in front of her before he grabbed her by her waist and just like that she realized that others had already left. It was only her and that guy."What were you about to do? You wanted to marry someone else? Did you seriously want to do that. Didyou imagine how I would've dealt with the heart break.You're mine Lala and only mine.I can see how your mother is trying hard to take you away from me. She claims that we're bad people but does she really have anything to prove that? Of course not, she doesn't know anything about us even. I've told you my mind, the rest is yours to decide, whether to marry me or not, it's only up to you."She wanted to say something before she realized that he was no more and moreso it was just a dream."This can't be a mere dream. I'm sure something is real about this dream.But that man's face....it wasn't clear and it didn't look like Derrick's either. Who was he?" she was still wondering that she didn't realize when she fell asleep again.Maybe it was a dream night for her because the moment she slept off, she fell into another dream. It was about the same man. His face wasn't clear still. He had brought her some gifts of which included a rose flower and a black balloon. She was so happy to receive the gifts from him..The next time she opened her eyes, she saw a black balloon fluttering around the room.. On seeing it, her mind quickly drifted back to the dreamland."This can't be possible."she breathed in realization. " Same balloon!"she didn't believe it.Lala's heart had been melted by the gifts though she still wondered how the dream turned into reality.She always believed that dreams were so far away from reality but this...it was getting her amazed."Could it be possible that they're indeed vampires? No, that wasn't Derrick. That face was new to me."she would wonder.She felt like ignoring the whole issue but still, it never stopped summoning in her mind. The message, that man had said words which only Derrick could've said to her. He had mentioned about the proposal. He even knew that her mother was trying her best to reject their proposal."What's going on. I don't seem to understand what's happening under my nose."she was moving back and forth when she collided with someone and lost her balance. She was going to fall when she felt that person's hand holding her back."Easy my love."She had never heard that calm and cool voice in her life.Tilting her head slowly, she couldn't believe she was in Derrick's arms."It's you!" She
Lala couldn't stop moving her eyes all over this man's body as she scanned him so closely. The feeling that she got at the moment was stronger than lust itself."Control, Lala... control yourself."she would remind her inner desire.Derrick too wasn't settled at all, his eyes were fixed on Lala's naturally beautiful face. Things got out of hand when he stared at her red heart-like lips for a moment.The desire to taste on them was much stronger than his self control.Now the battle was left between two hearts to decide. Being a virgin girl, Lala felt she shouldn't make a first move. He wanted Derrick to make one first, and maybe she would bring out the little she knew later.Derrick also wished he could make the first step but he couldn't due to some strange unknown reasons.Something was stopping him from getting close to this girl even though he felt he was deeply in love with her.Wait! What could be the reason? He hoped he could tell her that all this wasn't love but something e
After Meri had come to realization that her only daughter, Lala, was immensely in love with this man, the only thing she focused on was bringing out the truth about those people to light so that Lala could know that kind of creatures she was getting herself attached to. She knew they were not humans since she had seen it with her very own eyes. The thought of the man who brought that parcel never left her mind. She wished she could tell Lala about it but she also knew she'd ask for some proof of which she didn't have at the moment.She wanted to gather proof before she could tell Lala anything. Maybe she would be able to believe her thereafter.But how would she get proof? She hoped luck would be on her side!"Lala. Ahhh... I need you to help me with something.""Tell me mother.""I just want you to make a phone call to Derrick. Tell him you want to pay him a visit tomorrow."she said with a slight smile."Is this all you want me to do for you?"Lala asked."Yes dear.""Wow! This means
Looking seemingly ready to tell the truth to anyone, Meri walked out of Derrick's room but was shocked when Derrick blocked her way from nowhere when she actually just left him in the room."Y..o..u...you move in thin air too!" she trembled cos she found it hard to swallow. "T-these people are so dangerous. I must tell Edward about this, but how, when he's blocked my way and yet I don't know this house so well."she thought a million possibilities but nothing seemed to work for her at a time. "I think I should scream out for help."she breathed with courage this time before shouting at the top of her lungs which still looked like she had done nothing cos no one came to her rescue."What did you think, that I'll let you ruin our plans so easily, huhh! It doesn't work like that with us here madam. We're extraordinary and everyone knows that. So, I'm advising you to just let us be if you really still need to see your precious daughter alive. I'm not threatening you or what, I'm only tellin
Putting all that aside, Derrick wanted to stop Meri and her daughter, Lala but how? When he actually didn't want to show his brother, Heron that something was going on and Meri knew everything. He was afraid he would yell at him as usual.Moving away from the window, Derrick expected Heron to move his gaze along with his movement but no, he was looking outside where he saw Lala and Meri and it looked like they were heading to the main gate. Were they really leaving? He hoped they were not!"Why are those two going? Did something happen downstairs?"Heron asked his brother who seemed to be swallowing hard like he expected the same thing to happen."I don't know."Derrick simply said."Is this all? I hope you didn't tell them anything, did you?""No sir. I didn't tell them anything.""Then go. You have to stop them from leaving otherwise you know what I'll do to your...."he threatened."No sir, you don't have to hurt my mother. I'll stop them I swear.""Hmmm, good. Okay go.""Okay sir.""
Finally after the door had closed magically leaving Arie both trembled and confused as she didn't know what to do next, she realized king Gabera was coming close to where she stood with her hands shaking like never before. "Is he really going to do this?"she would wonder and soon, the king was answering her unspoken questions."Yes sweetheart, I'm sorry but I won't let this opportunity slip out of my hands now. You know I've been having a secret crush on you for some good time but Teddy's presence always enacted as an obstacle for me. I could've confessed my love for you long time ago but no, she always had to step in and ruin my timing.I know what you must be thinking right now, that I'm a bad person, right? Maybe I'm because when it comes to loving you Arie, I'll break every rule that is against us being together. I don't care what others will say, I know they're going to bad mouth about you and call you a bad girl when the real fact is that I'm the only bad boy in this. I'm not sa
Well, Arie had wished all along that she could somehow meet that savior who was there for her when she needed it the most but she had no idea that he was always around her.She had crushed on him though she fought to suppress those feelings every time she remembered she would never see him again. She might've been stupid cos she never forgot to put him in her prayers every time she bowed down to pray in her room but today, that same man was standing naked in front of her begging for something she considered a sin.Would she say yes or something else? King Gabera kept wondering till he saw her fall on her knees since legs couldn't hold her any longer- They were shaky at the moment."Arie? Are you okay?"the king was showing much concern when he was actually a root cause of everything."Let me go sir.""I promise I won't let you go. Who knows what Benn's relatives will do to you if they happen to find out that you're still alive. You have no idea how hard it was for me to convince them t
Meanwhile Derrick went downstairs to have a simple dance with Lala like he had been told by his brother Heron. Of course he had to act as Heron would say since he needed to get her mom back.Reaching the dance floor, he grabbed Lala's waist and immediately started playing with her body while they danced. He had no idea that his brother was keeping a close eye on him and yet he knew very well that he was a jealous type.But why would he feel envious when he actually didn't have feelings for that girl- he would wonder.Before they knew it, darkness had covered outside which only meant that Lala and her family would stay for a night at the Gaberaz mansion. Wow! It was going to be their first night in the that palace. "I think I'll sleep with mother in the same room. She needs me. Who knows if her headache would worsen or get better." "Hmmmm. Don't you think you're overdoing it. I mean she must've recovered by now. I really wanna put you to bed and cover you up with my charmingly hairy