A/N Hey i am trying this new story, it's spooky. I dont think this chapter turned out as well as i had planned it and if it sucks then i can delete and work on it so it is better. Tell me!
I waited till the carriage came to a stop until I looked up and out the window. It was a gorgeous castle! It had tan colored bricks covering the outside and luscious grass surrounding the building. However I had such an eerie feeling about this place, it made goose bumps appear all over my arms and legs.
Standing outside, there were servants dressed in brown and tan ankle length dresses lined up against the wall. As my eyes scanned the group of people standing outside the palace, my eyes met piercing brown ones. I guessed she was the countess we were all sent to work for.
I was sent here because my mother had sent me to become a servant in Castle Csejthe. I had heard stories of a vampire living around this area and how bodies of young servant girls were found sucked dry of their blood. I don't want to work here, but like I have a say in anything.
I ignored the Countesses stare and looked at the rest of the servants. One really stood out to me, he had his head down, his bronze locks covering most of his face except his lips. I let my gaze linger on his chest, loving how his shirt showed most of the muscles underneath the thin material.
I think I might like it here if I get to see servants like that everyday. I felt a nudge next to me and quickly put my head down and my eyes downcast. I almost forgot my manners as a servant, never look up unless told to and to never look a noble in the eye. I'm dead.
One by one we were allowed out of the cramped carriage and lined up. I heard the loud tap of shoes as someone walked down our line towards me. I held my breath, scared to be chosen yet scared of what might happen if I wasn't. I saw black shoes and the bottom a blood red dress with white lace patterns stop in front of me. I could feel the hot gaze burn down my body as she looked me up and down.
Next thing I know, a clammy hand clasped around my arm pulling me backwards and the figure started walking towards the castle wall. Thoughts raced through my head. I was scared out of my mind right now.
I waited several more minutes, watching as two other brown shoes stood on either side of me, at least I wasn't the only one picked.
"Thank you very much James, you had some very beautiful servants to show this time, please come again." A deep women's voice said. I shivered, silently trying to push out the fear that filled my mind and body.
After the Countess had disappeared inside the huge building, I was ushered inside along with the other girls I traveled here with. I glanced up as we took several trips down different hallways and held in a gasp at the authentic look of this place. If I thought it was beautiful outside, I didn't know what I was talking about when looking at the tapestries and flowers that filled the halls.
After getting settled into my room and unpacking my clothes and necessities I decided to follow the others out into the courtyard where we were allowed to chat and laugh.
Flowers and bushes surrounded the yard and grey stones created a pathway along the garden. As I sat down on a bench a velvety voice filled my ears.
"May I sit here?" I glanced up only to spot two bright green eyes bore into my own. As I ogled his face I realized it was the same beautiful boy from earlier.
"Sure, if you want." I cursed my voice from sounding so bumpy. I wouldn't be surprised if he walked away and never talked to me again from how hoarse my voice sounded. Jeese I sounded like a man!
My head snapped to my right when I heard a small chuckle. Apparently while I was in my thoughts he had already sat down, could I make any more of a fool out of myself?
"I'm Edward Mason by the way, and you are?" He offered me his hand while looking down at me with some amusement.
"Bella, Isabella Swan." I shook his outstretched hand, feeling the jolt of electricity that rushed through me. I can't be crushing on this guy already! Please don't like him, please don't like him, I chanted over and over. I didn't notice that everyone had left until a hand waved in front of my face, knocking me out of my daze.
"Well unless you want to get kicked out on your first day, I would find out my job and start doing it if I were you." He smirked. Anger coursed through me but I quickly destroyed it, taking his hand I walked back to my room.
My heart beat against my ribs as he placed his hand on my lower back, guiding me through the hallways and back to my room. Did he know what he was doing to me?
"Well I have to get to my job; maybe I will see you later." It sounded more like a question then a statement. Maybe this working job wouldn't be as bad as I originally thought.
…Several hours later…
I fell back on my bed and closed my eyes, trying to sink through the mattress. It was such a hard day and I hadn't even been here the first 24 hours! I had to scrub the kitchen floor, wash a ton of windows, and replace all of the flowers in the hallways. I heard several other girls walk into my room and sit on their beds, hearing several sighs.
"Hi! I guess your new here." I heard a small voice that disrupted my relaxation process. Groaning I slowly stood up and looked at the source. A girl around my age with a petite frame and long brown hair tied up in a bun sat across from me. A blonde, slightly taller, with a broader shoulder build sat to her right with another young girl on her left.
"I'm Angela, this is Lauren." She said pointing to the blonde, "and this is Jessica." She pointed to the other brunette girl.
"I'm Bella." Even to me my voice sounded bored, I winced. I didn't want to make enemies here this early.
"Well there is dinner downstairs but since you look tired, we could grab something for you, if you wanted?" She sounded unsure and Angela looked like a descent girl, while Lauren was glaring daggers at me.
"Naa, I think I will just get some sleep, I'm exhausted, thank you though for the offer." I tried to sound polite but seriously if they didn't leave I would fall asleep on them.
As they all quietly left the room, I let gravity take my down. I didn't even wait until my head hit the pillow to fall into a deep sleep.
"HHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPPPP!" I jumped and sat up. What the heck? I heard several muffled thumps and screams. I had to strain to hear it. Sitting up, I noticed Lauren was not in her bed however Angela and that other girl were sleeping quietly. I slowly walked towards my closet and grabbed a cover up. Stepping outside I listened for anything that might help me find that girl that screamed earlier.
After hearing nothing I decided to walk around, since I was already awake and disturbed I might as well try to find something to do. This place looked almost haunted at night. The lights were low if not off altogether; the dark reds and blacks made the hallways seem dangerous.
I pulled the shawl closer around me, trying to stop the fear from creeping throughout my body. As I continued to walk, I noticed a small door that was creaked open with a light barely showing through. Curiosity over took my motions and I opened up the door, only to find a winding staircase. Slowly I closed the door behind me and climbed the wooden stairs.
Finally reaching the top, I found another door. However this one looked very rotten, but heavy. I jumped back almost falling down the stairs when a piercing scream filled the air. What could be going on? I pushed myself up against the door, looking in through the crack.
I saw a tall blonde in the middle of the room, facing me, and a lady with a black veil hiding her face, dressed in a deep red dress with black borders. I didn't know who the lady was, but the blonde looked like Lauren? What was going on?
I watched as the woman stood behind Lauren and gently pushed her blonde hair out of the way. Lauren looked terrified, like she wanted to run or scream but something was holding her back. Suddenly blue eyes locked with mine, warning me not to interfere. Why?
I looked around the room and immediately spotted a girl in the corner on the ground. I noticed a red liquid surrounding her neck and a gaping wound on the side of it. My eyes widened when I realized this lady was killing girls! I heard Lauren gasp and looked just in time to see the mysterious lady take a junk out of Laurens neck. I almost screamed until a cold hand wrapped around my mouth. I started thrashing until a velvety voice whispered into my ear, "Relax it's me, Edward."
I stopped thrashing and turned around burying my face in his chest. Is it true; are there really vampires here in this hell hole?
"What are you doing up here this late?" He whispered.
"I just heard screams and came to find out what was going on. There is a lady in there that killed Lauren and another girl I didn't recognize! She bit their necks and drank their blood!" I almost screamed but was still too shocked to raise my voice.
"I don't know what you are talking about." He let out what seemed to me like a forced chuckle.
"What? Look!" I pushed him and pointed to the crack.
"I just see a room that is dark and a moon in the window." He sounded like he was getting frustrated. Edward brushed his fingers through his bronze, tousled hair.
"Whaa..."I glanced in the door, and sure enough I couldn't find the girl on the floor, the room was dark except for the moon, and there was no Lauren or the mysterious lady.
"I think you were just dreaming, go back to bed." He grabbed my hips and walked down the stairs with me.
As I lay back on my bed, I noticed Lauren still wasn't there, but then again I might just be under stress and imagined it all. But what about Edward, had he heard me walk up stairs?
All I knew is something was going on; I just needed to find out what.
A/N Hey review! I need to know if you love it or hate it! So i can work on it if it sucks or get working on the next chapter, you decide. I hope i can get the 2000 reviews like i got on my first story! You guys are awsome!