It was nearly time to go home when I got a call from Nikolaus. I don't see why he didn't come to my office. It was right down from his; he always had to make things complicated. I looked out my office window and could see it snowing. It was finally Christmastime; I had been at Klein Enterprises for almost a year. I couldn't wait to finish here and go shopping tomorrow.
"Oh Isabel," my walkie-talkie called to me.
"Yes, Mr. Klein," I responded.
"Are you coming," he asked me.
"Yes, I'm on my way," I spoke into the walkie-talkie.
I grabbed the folders and headed toward his office. Walking in, he was sitting at his desk looking extremely pleased with himself.
"Uh oh, you look like the cat that ate the canary," I said smiling as I walked over to his desk. I stopped short and looked at him. There was no telling what he had done today. Still smiling, I sat the paperwork on his desk and turned to go. In a flash, he was standing up and had his arms circled around me.
"Mhmm…where do you think you are going," he asked nuzzling his face into my neck. I bit back a moan; I knew what he wanted. This is what always got me, his insatiable desire for my blood and my body. He didn't have to touch me, but the feel of his hands on my body always got me going.
His hand slid up my arm and came up to push my hair behind my shoulder. I arched my neck as his mouth started trailing kisses down it. My hand came up to his neck and I tangled my fingers in his hair; pushing his mouth further into my neck. As he continued his ministrations, my breathing grew erratic and I stifled another moan. I knew I shouldn't be doing this. I had a boyfriend and Nikolaus knew about him.
His mouth trailed down my neck and onto my shoulder nibbling along the way. I closed my eyes and threw my head back. The sensation was overwhelming. Never had Robert made me feel this way. He slid his right hand down my body to reach the end of my skirt while the other hand was playing with the hem of my shirt. Unconsciously, my legs parted for him praying that his hand would slip up my thigh. When his fingers skimmed my abdomen, I gave a slight shiver of delight.
His spun me around to face him; his mouth never leaving my neck. Reaching behind my back his hand slide down and lifted my leg to straddle his body. Then he backed me up so I was sitting on his desk. His hand skimmed up and down my thigh teasing me. I was dizzy from the sensations of his body so close to mine, of his hands teasing me, leaving me vulnerable.
He lifted his face and looked at me; silently asking me if I wanted him to continue. Biting my lip, I gave a slight nod. I was afraid to say anything lest I break the spell that we had cast. His lips descended on mine and I felt my heart stop for an instant. When our lips touched, I saw stars. The kiss lasted for a few seconds. He pulled back and my eyes fluttered open to gaze into his.
Taking a sharp breath, I saw that he had changed. Lowering his lips to my neck once more, he sunk his fangs into my neck. Gasping quietly, I closed my eyes and reveled in the sensations that were running through my body. As he was sucking on my neck, his fingers skimmed my arm and rested on my hip. After a few moments, he pulled back and I saw him change from vampire to his 'human' form.
Feeling a bit awkward from our interlude from earlier, I hopped off the desk and walked toward the bathroom to clean up. Nikolaus followed me watching me clean the blood off my neck.
"So, you ready to see your family at Christmas?" he asked me leaning against the doorframe.
"Actually yes, I am. I hope that it is going to be nice. I'm going to miss Christmas in New York this year," I said.
"Why don't you come back and stay for a few days. Maybe over New Years, perhaps?"
I smiled, "Maybe I will. It will be fun to see the ball drop."
"Good. Although, there will be some parties that night. Would you like to join me as my dat…I mean… guest?" he inquired
"That would be wonderful," I told him turning around to look at him.
"What are your plans for tomorrow? Sleeping in?" he asked giving me a sly smile.
"No," I said smiling back, "I'm going shopping. I am going to try to beat the rush for Christmas shopping. I do not want to wait until next weekend to shop. Besides, next week I have exams."
"Nervous about them?" I nodded. "You shouldn't be. From what I have heard, you have done excellent so far in your studies."
"Keeping track of me? Spying on me now, Nikolaus?" I asked grinning.
"Maybe. Would it be so terrible?"
"Hmm…I don't know. Depends on what you're spying for." I said walking out of the bathroom.
"Now why would I want to tell you that? It would ruin the surprise," he countered following behind me.
I stopped and turned to play with his tie. I looked at him, "A surprise? I like surprises but it depends on what kind of surprise."
"The best kind," he whispered in my ear. I shivered. Not again, I thought. If he started teasing me, again I would not be able to hold back.
"Umm"…I stuttered, "I should get going. Your paperwork is on your desk. I'll see you when I see you."
"Okay," he said smiling. He knew he had got to me. I turned and headed out of his office. I could feel his eyes following me as I left. I hope he did not notice that I had stopped breathing. I made it to my office before I begin to breathe again. Shakily, I grabbed my stuff and left the office.
When I got home, Robert was there waiting for me. He did not look too thrilled to see me coming in so late. I knew he was going to start on his soapbox but I did not care. I was late and that was all that mattered. He still got angry if I showed up early. Smiling, I walked up to him and gave him a kiss.
"You're here early," I said.
"You are late," he countered.
"Not by much. Traffic was bad as usual. I ran a little a little behind today. I had to be caught up before I left since I am not going in tomorrow. It has been a busy day; actually, it has been a busy week for the Stock Market. It has also been a busy week for me. I have exams next week and I should be studying." I replied.
"So you've been busy, huh?" Robert asked.
"Yes, busy. With work and school Robert. You know that. I've told you time and time again," I replied tiredly. This was the same old fight that we have. I don't see why Robert never believes me.
"Yea right. You've been busy at work all right. Busy with your boss. I know how you feel about him. I see the way you look at him. You would rather be with him than with me anytime," he yelled.
"That's not true. Nik, I mean, Mr. Klein and I have a personal & business relationship…" I started.
He snorted, "Yea, personal is the word; personally getting busy with him."
"Stop it, Robert. This is getting ridiculous. That is not what I mean. I've have known him since I was seventeen. He doesn't treat me any different than he would any other girl," I said.
"Fine; I'll take your word on it. Like I always do. You swear there is nothing going on between you two." He asked.
Nothing going on between us, I thought, well there is the fact that Nikolaus is a vampire and I'm his donor, but nothing is going on.
"No, there is nothing going on between us. He and I just work together," I replied.
This was the fight. At least it was one of the fights that Robert and I would occasionally have. We had been dating for a couple of months now and he wouldn't stop with the belief that I was cheating on him. He hated Nikolaus with a passion; he even hated Shayne. He knew that our relationship had to be flexible. I would only see him when I came to New York on the weekends for work.
At first, he was okay with it but it started getting ridiculous. If I stayed late at work then I was avoiding him. If I told him I couldn't see him, then I was cheating on him. I started to ignore him when he started talking about Nikolaus. He didn't realize that I was with him and not Nikolaus.
True, there was nothing going on between Nikolaus and me. At least sexually there wasn't. On occasion, he would feed on me and those times I would nearly lose myself. My back pressed against the wall, the feel of his body, the slow kisses down my neck, the caress of his hand on my body, the feel of his lips before he plunged his fangs into my neck. It was times like those that would leave me speechless; aching for more; a passion that couldn't be ignored. Yes, I was attracted to him and he did treat me different. That wasn't a lie; Robert had gotten that right.
Seeing that he had won, Robert sauntered over and gave me a kiss. Deepening the kiss, we moved back toward my bedroom. Things were moving along smoothly until he started to remove my clothes and I pulled back. He gave me a quizzical look and I shook my head. I had to get the notion out of my head that this was not Nikolaus, but my boyfriend who wanted to be intimate with me.
He kissed me once more and I succumbed to him. Losing myself into his kiss and touch, I didn't notice that he had nearly removed his clothes and mine. Feeling the shock of his skin against mine; I pulled away from him and left him lying on the bed. Walking into the kitchen, I grabbed a glass and my bottle of scotch. Before I could pour me a drink, Robert stormed in.
He knocked the bottle of scotch to the ground and it shattered all over the place. Looking up at him I almost slapped him. He had no right to do that. That bottle was a gift from Shayne.
"What did you do that for?" I asked him.
"How is it that every time something bothers you, you drink?" he asked.
"I don't always drink, Robert. There are some days that I need a drink. There is nothing wrong with that." I replied.
"Nothing wrong with that? Nothing wrong with that? There is something wrong with that. This time you're drinking because I wanted to further along our relationship and you storm out on me." He shouted.
"I stormed out on you? Robert, you and I have talked about this. I'm not ready to sleep with you. I thought you would understand that. I guess you don't." I retorted.
"Yea, you won't sleep with me, huh? You would rather sleep with your boss. That's why every time I try to get intimate with you, you always leave me hanging." He yelled.
"Don't fucking start with me. I am not cheating on you & I do not intend to do so. Why do you always bring this up, Robert? Why do you continue to torture yourself? I keep telling you that I'm not ready to sleep with you and you persist. Why do you persist…."I started.
"It's been four months, Isabel. Four months that I've waited; waited for you to get ready." He yelled interrupting me.
"And just for that. I'm not sleeping with you now. How dare you say that?" I scream at him. Next thing I know I see stars. He had hit me. I raise my hand to my face where he had slapped me.
"What the fuck did you do that for? I shouted at him.
"Oh baby, I'm sorry. I didn't mean too. I didn't know what I was thinking." He started.
Enraged, I walked to the door and told him to get the fuck out, "I don't want to see you again. Don't call me, don't texted me, don't contact me. Period."
Enraged by my words, Robert stormed to the door, slammed in my face and said in a calm, yet eerie voice, "I'm going to get what I want. With or without your consent." As those last couple of words came out of his mouth I found myself thrown on the floor. He stormed over to me, grabbed me and started tearing at my clothes. I tried to fight him off but he was bigger and stronger than I was.
"Robert stop! Stop it, please. Get your hands off me. Get off me right now. Leave me alone," I cried. He continued to ignore my cries as he ripped at my clothes. His hands were all over me; touching me, feeling me, violating me. He reached up and slapped me again telling me to shut my mouth.
I fought to keep my legs closed and I scratch his face and pulled at his hair. I pushed and shoved at him but it was no use. He ripped my legs open and forced his hands up my legs to touch me.
"STOP IT, STOP IT; STOP IT!" I cried. He hovered over me, pulled his pants down, and tried to force his way inside me. I searched around to find something to knock him out; nothing but an umbrella and my ripped clothes. I struggled to move my body upward to reach for the crystal vase that I knew would be heavy enough to knock him out.
As soon as I grabbed it, I felt the tip of his penis start to penetrate inside me. Screaming, I closed my eyes and brought the vase down on his head. It broke on top of his head and his body collapsed on top of mine.
Struggling to free myself, I finally pushed his heavy body off mine. I laid there on the ground scared to move. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't move, I couldn't think; at least not about anything that had happened in the past few minutes. My heart was pounding so hard in my chest I thought it was going to explode. Looking around I saw pieces of my clothes laying everywhere; I was practically nude.
Getting to my feet, I raced to my bedroom, changed clothes, grabbed my handbag and booked it out of my house. Not stopping to see if Robert was alive, I locked the place up and headed down the stairs to the elevator. Trying not to look suspicious, I walked through the foyer and hopped in my car. Squealing my tires, I floored it and made it to the St. Regis hotel.
Taking one of their best rooms, I headed up to it and immediately jumped in the shower as soon as I walked in. I turned on the water as hot as I could stand it and scrubbed myself until I was raw. By the time, I climbed into bed it was already two in the morning. I curled under the covers and prayed to whoever would listen that tonight never happened. Eventually, around daybreak, I fell asleep.