Brooklyn
Coming back from Ella’s house where I just had mind-blowing sex, I sang along to Justin Gold’s song.
I was about to turn left when I saw a lady, Ariana. The cloth of the lady looks the same.
I parked my car and locked the doors before running after the lady.
She ran to a deserted path, using her palms to clean her face.
“Why does everything happen to me?” She asked with tears.
“I lost my mother because of some people and now my dad is a living corpse” She continued as she used her hands to cover her face crying loudly.
I felt both pity and pain. I can imagine what it feels like to lose a father but losing both makes her an orphan.
“Why is life so unfair?” I heard her say as she fell to her knees.
Gently, I walked to where she was and touched her shoulder slightly.
Startled, she almost jumped as she turned to face me.
“Everything is gonna be alright” I said kneeling beside her.
She just cried and I drew her into my arms and let her cry on my shoulder.
“Let it all out” I advised as I caress her back. And her tears increased.
After crying for some minutes, she stopped and I brought out my handkerchief and handed it to her.
“Tjank you” She said as she collected it and used it to clean her face.
She’s going through so much and it hits to see her this way.
I helped her stand up and we started walking back.
“Where are you going to?” I asked following her.
“I’m head back to the hospital, my dad is there” She answered in a frail voice.
“Can I accompany you?” I pleaded.
“Hmmm…. okay” She said after considering it for some moments.
Together, we walked back to the hospital, I was about to enter when my phone rang.
“Hello” I said when I answered the call.
“Dude your house is on fire” I heard Jack say.
“I’m sorry, I have to go my house is on fire” I said with an apologetic face.
“It’s okay, I hope it doesn’t have much damage” She replies and I bade her goodbye before running to my car.
I drove roughly to the house and saw everything still intact.
I rushed inside expecting smoke but saw none.
I went to the kitchen and saw everywhere covered with smoke and a pot with burnt food.
“Dude, you told me my house was on fire?!” I asked with anger
“Did I?. Maybe I exaggerated because of the panic” Jack said scratching his head as he coughed.
With a sigh, I calmed myself and left for my room. I remembered my maid doesn’t work at weekends that’s why he cooked.
ARIANA
After Brooklyn left, though I felt a bit down. I walked inside and found Austin sitting with his head on his lap and dad just closed his eyes.
“Dad I need an explanation” I said sitting on the second chair beside Austin.
He raised his head and his eyes drifted to the handkerchief in my hand. His eyes twitched slightly and changed immediately.
“I’m so sorry, I didn’t have the heart to tell you” Dad said crying.
“Then your mother and I got married and had you. Occasionally, she would go to the forest and return with blood stains or the smell”
“She kept up with the act and one day I decided to spy on her”
“I saw your mother with long canines and a fang, she used her long claws to strangle a human and she sucked his blood”
“I knew then she wasn’t a human but for weeks, I kept quiet pretending nothing happened”
“I would follow her most of the time and one day, a man who looked like her came
“He asked your mother to follow him and together they would take over the world”
“He threatened to kill you and me but your mother refused and she used powers on him and he left”
“When your mother came home I confronted her and she explained it all saying her father was a vampire and her mother a demon”
“She handed a necklace over to me and requested you always where it”
“I promised her that since it would protect you from your enemies” Dad explained with tears.
“For her, her vampire genes were dominant and for you, it might be any” He explained and paused.
I urged him to continue.
“A few weeks later, I saw some wolves trying to sacrifice her, she pleaded with them and they refused” He said and continued crying as he remembered how brutally his wife was killed.
“Your mother used the knife to kill herself and ran into a cliff” Dad continued and I couldn’t help but cry too.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t inform you” Dad added and I hugged him and we both cried.
Austin tried comforting me but I shoved his hands away.
“What proof do I have that I won’t be used as a sacrifice?” I implored angrily.
“Look, I have no business in killing human beings” He said calmly.
“So the clothes and phone you gave me, why?” O questioned
”Look Ariana, I give you my word that i’d never hurt you” He vowed and I felt at ease.
Soon he called the nurse and she gave dad his tablet.
“I don’t want anyone apart from the both of us” He instructed and I was confused.
“Yes sir” The nurse replied in a sultry voice.
“I want him to be moved to a private ward and send the bill to me” Austin said and I looked at him. Does he know the price?
We left the hospital and boarded a taxi home. I just slumped on my bed when I walked inside my room.
The next day.
I woke up late and checked the time. “Oh fuck, 11 am” With haste, I ran to the bathroom and came out a few minutes.
I was surprised by a mug of coffee and a few slices of toast bread.
I munched lightly feeling so hungry, I remembered yesterday’s discovery.
Still couldn’t believe my mom wasn’t human.
After eating I wore my old clothes and carried the tray to the kitchen.
I came back and saw my boss in the sitting room signing some files.
He looks very handsome with two buttons of his shirt open exposing his chest slightly.
I couldn’t help but get smitten by how cool he looked.
My eyes moved to his hands which he used effortlessly.
“Get a grip of yourself girl, he’s your boss” I cautioned.
With a few strides, I walked to his side. “Good morning sir. Thank you for the breakfast” I said bowing slightly.
“Hmm. Inform me when you’re leaving for the hospital and don’t forget your phone” He answered back standing up.
He was about to walk out but stopped like he remembered something.
“Thank you for saving my life” he did and walked out without waiting for my reply.
I walked back to my room and searched for my bag but couldn’t find it.
I saw my money and phone together but searched around and couldn’t find my clothes.
Having no option, I searched the wardrobe for any less revealing dress and found a loose gown.
I decided to wear it, with thoughts of searching for my clothes when I get back.
I changed into the dress and took some money and my phone before leaving the house.
I boarded a taxi to Burger it all and found Charlotte attending to lots of customers.
I went to the changing room and wore an apron. I went out and collected orders though James and Charlotte were surprised to see me.
After serving all the customers, Charlotte and I were able to have time.
“So nice to see you” Charlotte said eagerly hugging me tightly.
“Calm down, you gonna strangle me” I replied and she released her grip on my neck.
“Why didn’t you come to visit?. I’ve missed you so much” She scolded with a frown.
“I’m sorry, I’ve been caught up with school and work” I pleaded.
“So the school’s more important than me your bestie?” She asked feigning anger.
“No certainly not, you’re much more important” I said with a pout and we burst into laughter.
“Wow, what are you wearing, you look different?!” She asked taking notice of my dress.
“Oh please don’t flatter me” I said jokingly.
“I came to inform you that dad’s sick and there’s no chance of him surviving” I said trying to make my voice strong.
“What!!!. Why, what’s wrong with him?” Charlotte asked with shock and dismay.
“His liver is badly damaged and the doctor said he has less than two weeks” I said with a shaky voice.
“It’s okay, I’ll always be here for you. Don’t do anything to hurt yourself” She comforted hugging me.
“O need to go home now, I’ll get a few kinds of stuff for dad before going to the hospital” I said as I removed the apron.
“Should I accompany you? do you need anything?” Charlotte asked feeling pity.
“No, you stay and work, I’ll take care of everything” I said and bade her goodbye before leaving.
I bade James goodbye and left the restaurant to the house.
I walked home and saw some men outside, instantly I knew they were the loan sharks.
They were trying to break the door. “Stop!!” I screamed going to block the door.
“Do you have the balance or should the house be taken?” Their leader asked coldly.
Dad is gonna die soon, I have where I work so the house would be empty even if I pay the loan.
It’s filled with sad memories so why keep it. ”You can take the house” I said after much thought.
I opened the door and went inside. I took all the pictures and a few of my dad’s clothes.
With tears, I left the house after taking one last glance.
I went to the hospital and found my boss there with two baskets.
I went to dad’s side and his face beamed with joy. There must have been so much tension.
“Hello sir, dad how are you feeling?” Asked after greeting Austin.
“Better than I’ve felt in days” Dad replied with a broad smile which brought tears of joy to my eyes.
“The baskets belong to him” Austin replied and left.
I opened the basket and found two sandwiches, five apples, a ha bunch of bananas and four avocados.
Looking at the second basket, I found beverages and two milkshakes.
My eyes watered but my voice was too weak. Never had anyone shown my family such kindness.
AUSTIN
I left the private ward and went downstairs, I heard loud voices when I was about to enter the reception.
“What do you mean I can’t see Ariana?” I heard Brooklyn shout.
“Sorry sir but we’ve been given instructions not to let anyone in” The nurse retorted.
“Go and ask Ariana, tell her it’s Brooklyn”
He replied with anger.
The nurse left and was coming my way.
“Sir there’s a man out there. He has a striking resemblance with you and him here to see Miss Ariana. Should I let him in?” She narrated upon seeing me.
“No, tell him he can’t see her. If he resists getting the securities to throw him out” I answered coldly.
“Yes… sir” The nurse replied hesitantly and left. Kayden was thrown outside.
I walked outside and saw Brooklyn hitting his car, he cursed and opened his door but he saw me.
“What brings you here brother?” Brooklyn asked with a taunt.
“I came to nurse my injury” I replied showing him my hand.
“But brother we have family doctors and we have a hospital that provides the best doctors and equipment so why would you come here?” He asked raising his brows.
“Why are you here also?” I retorted.
“I came to visit a friend” He replied hastily and I nodded my head and walked away to avoid more questions.
I entered my car and drove to the forest, walking deep, I found Dracula sucking a human’s blood.
Noticing my presence, he smiled broadly, showing his blood-stained canines.
“Join me for lunch” He said, offering the head.
“I don’t feed on blood thank you” I replied coldly and took a few strides closer to him.
“Very funny” He laughed and dropped the head.
“You should know why I need the blood. With just a demon blood I’ll have enough power and bring in more troops and also access black magic” He disclosed, laughing mischievously.
“I’ll stop you” I said through gritted teeth.
“You’ll stop me only if you have a luna or a powerful ally” Dracula said and laughed loudly.
“You hate girls so how would you get a luna. I’ll use black magic to take over the world and you would serve me?” Dracula continued as he laughed.
Getting furious, I used iceballs to hit him. Skillfully, he dodges the iceballs.
With rage, I chased him and threw iceballs at him.
“You’re no match for me even when I don’t have my full powers” He said laughing.
With anger, I commanded the clouds. Heavy whirlwind and loud rumbling were what came next.
I used my eyes to lift him from the ground as I used tree branches to hit his face.
“Is this your best” He said with blood in his mouth and his face having a few cuts.
“You can hurt my body but you can’t kill me without the sword” He said and coughed out blood.
My eyes turned red with furry and my hair stood. My canines became long and my sense heightened.
From where I was, I was strangling his next with my eyes.
I shifted my body an arrow flew past me. Dracula dropped to the ground, wincing in pain and he ran.
I tried to find who shot the arrow but the person must have disappeared.
With confusion, I teleported home. Since someone was helping him, that’s how he escaped.