The doctor watched as he drove away. He was terrified and was not sure if he should approach this terrifying man. He wondered if Clara was also just like him and he went back into the hospital. He had only met the man's gaze for a few minutes but he could tell he was very angry. He hurried his steps back to his consulting room once inside the hospital. Ragnor took Clara back home and laid her on the bed, ensuring she was comfortable. He checked her temperature to make sure she didn't have a fever. He kissed her forehead and sat on the chair waiting for her to wake up. As he waited, he thought of what to say to her to calm her because he knew she was probably scared of him. He is not sure what the doctor had told her but he knew it wouldn't be good. He sat for hours and Clara was still not awake. He went to the kitchen and prepared lunch and he returned to the bedroom and sat down to wait. Still, she did not wake up. He went back to the kitchen and prepared dinner. He was frustrated
Ragnor came into the house after half an hour and covered her with a blanket and went away again. Clara woke up and was surprised to see she was covered with a blanket. She tried to recall at what time she had gone to pick up a blanket. Her body ached badly from squeezing herself onto the small sofa. She had slept on the sofa as she could not sleep in the big bed without Ragnor. With her aching body, she headed for the kitchen. The usual aroma of food she smelled in the morning was not there. The kitchen was empty. Her gaze moved to the stove and she imagined Ragnor standing there making her breakfast. She opened the cabinet and made herself some tea with toasted bread, that was what she was good at preparing. She sat behind the dining table alone, eating in silence. The whole house felt suddenly too big. It was empty and extremely quiet. The food in her mouth didn't have the taste she loved so much. She was not sure how he did it, but this was not how she liked it. He was not ther
"Why, why must you be a vampire" she cried. "I am lonely without you. I love you but I am also scared," Clara broke down crying. She knew this wouldn't happen if Ragnor was around, but she was also afraid of what could happen to her if he allowed him back into her life. Ragnor did try to bite her one time. What if he grabs her like that again in the future and this time decides to bite her? Who will save her? The more she thinks about it, the harder she cries clutching their portrait which she was holding close to her chest. Back in the forest, Andrews, after hours of walking in the forest, had made it to the roadside. He stood there, drenched in sweat and dirt, trying to stop any car that passed by for help but they kept ignoring him. His current appearance makes him look suspicious. "Hey, please help" he shouted at a truck driving towards him. He waved his hands in the air trying to get the truck to stop but it drove past him missing him by a couple of inches. "Wow! I need a r
Clara was not exactly sure where she was going but she just kept walking. She was not sure how long she had been walking but she saw a nearby bench and went to sit on it hugging her knees. From there, she watched the people going about their routines and cars passing. "Hey, are you alright?" Clara heard a voice which seemed to be far away. She put her feet down and held her head in her palm with her elbows resting on her knees. "Miss?" she heard the voice again. She felt this time the voice was inside her head, so she shook her head helplessly in her hand as she covered both ears with her hands. She jumped out of fright when she felt a hand tapping her back. "I am sorry to have startled you but are you okay?" came the gentle voice of a woman who was in her mid-forty. The woman was casually dressed and had her hair parted in the centre flowing down her shoulder. She was wearing a spectacle. Clara looked at her with dull eyes and the woman sat down next to her on the bench. The wo
"I don't think......" Andrews began but paused before he could complete his statement as he remembered that Jessica was a vampire and could smell Clara if she was around. How did he forget that? He was momentarily surprised but snapped out of the mood immediately and started thinking of possible places Clara could have gone to. "She was broken. She may have wandered off," Andrews said to Jessica "I will find her," he quickly added and left the house. Jessica returned with the driver back to the hotel. She immediately informed Princess Siku about Clara's disappearance. Andrews, after roaming the streets till afternoon, returned to the hotel planning on what to tell Jessica and Princess Siku. "How could Clara disappear like that or the prince came for her?" Andrews thought as he entered the hotel and headed for Jessica and Siku's room. Back at the villa, Clara opened her eyes and jumped seeing the man lying next to her. She pushed far away from him and eventually got out of bed. S
"You are safe my love, at least for now," Ragnor whispered hiding in the garage of Vivienne's villa. Ragnor sneaked out of the compound knowing Clara was in a safe place but he stayed in the neighbourhood to watch over her. He had become a wanderer, walking on the streets during the day and spending the night on the roof of the house where Clara slept.At the hotel, Andrews had returned without Clara and no news of her whereabouts. He knocked on the door, after concluding what to say to get himself out of trouble. He entered when he heard a voice inviting him to enter. Andrews entered the room and closed the door behind him and came face to face with four eyes staring at him. He swallowed knowing the wrong words may cost him his life. In silence, the two ladies stared at him awaiting his explanation. Beads of sweat formed on Andrews's forehead. He placed his hand in his pocket to make him feel better. He attempted to let them know what had happened with the explanation he had planne
Meanwhile, Gabrielle was coming to the dining area, and she heard her mum welcoming the stranger to their home as the stranger's new home. Gabrielle got furious and walked out of the house. She took her bike, put on her helmet, and went out of the compound.Clara acknowledges the kind gesture of Vivienne. After lunch, they both left for the poolside with Vivienne leading the way. The pain in Vivienne's arm had subsided so she ignored it.Vivienne sat in one of the chairs and gestured for Clara to also sit. Once seated Clara began, "Thanks Ma'am, but can I ask a question?" "Sure, go ahead," replied Vivienne with a smile."You don't know me, but you seem to care so much for me. Forgive me for asking, I am simply curious to know why?" Clara asked fidgeting with her fingers.Recalling Ragnor's warning about Andrews and what Andrews did she wanted to be more careful.Vivienne smiled and said, "I know it is strange," She turned her gaze from Clara and was now looking at nothing. Vivienne
The servant looked outside but didn't see anything and returned inside dismissing Gabrielle's words as drunk speech. She sent Gabrielle to her room and helped Gabrielle change into something comfortable before she returned to her room to sleep.Back in Clara's room, Ragnor held Clara in his arms as he watched her peaceful sleeping face. Occasionally she will call his name in her sleep and tighten her grip around him. At about 4:30 a.m., Ragnor carefully pulled himself out of bed and exited the room by flying out the window. "Good morning, ma'am Vivienne," came Clara's sweet voice as she descended the stairs at 8 a.m. "Ah! Someone is in high spirits today," Vivienne said smiling, "Had a good night's sleep?" "Yes. I think the talk we had did me some good. It almost felt like he was still with me. I also had a beautiful dream. It felt so real but yeah, waking up this morning, I knew it was just a dream," Clara replied. Vivienne looked at her questioningly, "You created an image of h