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 23: Bedridden Ivy.I woke up while Zion was still sleeping peacefully next to me. I leaned to have a closer look at him. I just realized that his features are so perfect. It was my first time to see his face this close. No wonder why a lot of people are obsessed with him.I carefully got out of bed, making sure not to wake him up. I went downstairs to cook my breakfast when I saw two of their helpers."Good morning, Ma'am," one of them greeted me."Good morning. I'd prefer to be called Ivy," I replied. It makes me uncomfortable whenever they call me that because I'm not someone who was raised with a silver spoon."Apologies if we still haven't cooked. We don't normally cook for the Kyrans because they don't—Oh my, God. Do you know that they're—""Yes. Yes, I know." I chuckled. They didn't want to scare me about Zion's family being vampires. "Uhm, can I cook instead? I'd really love to cook for my breakfast and I didn't wanna bother any of you.""Of course," she said and showe

Chapter 25: GhostedIvy.I immediately went out of the room to check up on Lizzy but when I saw Jace comforting her, I didn't walk further. I wouldn't want to destroy their precious moment together so I went back to Charlotte's room.I saw a pile of magazines on the coffee table and I decided to read one. By the design of her room, I know she's a fashionista. I also noticed it whenever I see her. She's always wearing designer clothes like how elite people do.I was halfway through reading the entire magazine when I heard her voice. I immediately looked at her and I saw her eyes slowly opening. My face lit up as I stood up and went to her. I made sure I wasn't touching any part of her body that might hurt her more."You're awake," I said, smiling.___Aunt Rosie was watching TV with a bowl of chips on her lap when I got home. She turned the volume down when she saw me."How's your day, Ivy? Have you eaten?" She asked nicely.Honestly, ever since the 'real' Aunt Rosie showed up, it got

Chapter 27: The ThreatZion.My phone rang for like a hundred times already and it was all from Ivy. She must have been thinking that I'm in no mood to see her. If only she knew how much I wanted to be with and how much I want us to be together.But I can't. With me around her won't guarantee her safety. She was just a normal girl who came in town to start a fresh life in college and here I am, being like a barrier to her path. I want what's best for her and if that's being away, so be it.I was in my room, sitting on my old-fashioned couch with my feet on the coffee table while reading a novel on my hand when Jace came in. He didn't even bother to knock."Hey, uncle. Aren't you going to answer that?" He asked, pertaining to Ivy's phone call while walking towards my shelf which made me a bit confused. Jace doesn't read books."It's none of your business," I sarcastically said while my eyes were still on the book."Woah, rude." He laughed. "Can I borrow this?" He was holding a book tha

Chapter 29: A Plan for The Ceremony"Just please don't tell Mom and Dad."Marrying Zion has been a tough decision for me. I agreed to that arrangement in order to save him from death and my parents knew neither one of those things that have been happening. I'm not ready to tell them yet. It'll just make them worry again and they'll probably make me go home but leaving Zion wasn't in my plan."This is a lifetime decision, Ivy. You still have days to think about it. Once you marry him, there's no turning back. You will forever be tied to Zion," Aunt Rosie reminded me.She was helping me pack my things in my room since I will be moving to the Kyran Mansion for a while."I know what I signed up for, Auntie. I won't hesitate on this one," I answered her."Okay then. I know you're old enough to make decisions for yourself but always remember that I'm here for you, no matter what," she assured me.I gave her a soft smile before pulling her into a hug. "Thank you, Aunt Rosie."She never fails