(Kate's mother's name is Sarah, you'll read it in this chapter. Don't blame me if you get shocked by what I've done to Brooklyn.)

Kate Jones was in her room when the doorbell rang. Wondering who could it be, she went to open the door herself.

Her servants were on the second floor so she walked to the main door. The bell rang once more as she opened it.

"Good afternoon, Miss Jones." said a cheery voice. "Good afternoon to you too, Mr. Kingston." said Kate and stepped aside to let him in.

"How is your mother feeling lately?" asked Brooklyn. "Oh, she's much better. I'm glad you're here," said Kate as she led him to her mother's room.

Brooklyn Kingston was their family doctor, two years older than Kate. Kate's mother, Sarah trusted him more than anything else.

Kate opened the door. Her mother was lying on the bed. Her eyes lightened up as she saw her daughter.

"Mother, Dr. Kingston is here to see you." said Kate. Brooklyn placed his handbag on the side table. Kate looked a bit worried as Brooklyn did Sarah's check up.

"She's a bit better now but I'm afraid it could get worse by the night," he said grimly. "Isn't there anything you can do?" asked Kate.

"If you get her to drink this medicine regularly...it might do well," said Brooklyn and handed her a small glass-bottle.

"Thank you, doctor." said Kate. "I'll be back in a few days, call me if something goes wrong." he directed and got up to leave. Kate nodded and ordered the maids to take care of Sarah properly before leaving.

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"You know, you could just visit me instead of sending Raven as some messenger." said Tala as he sat on a comfy couch in the living room near Kai.

"I don't feel like leaving the house." replied Kai. He was looking at the logs burning in the fireplace.

"The rate of murders is increasing, police has forbidden people to leave their houses at night." informed Tala.

"So?" asked Kai. "So, you better find another way or just cure yourself as quickly as possible before the police suspects you." advised Tala.

Kai sighed. "You know that last way of curing me is nearly impossible. Think about it, why would a girl want to fall in love with a vampire?" he said hopelessly.

Tala shook his head. "Argh...get away!!" cried Tala as a black cat jumped in his lap. "Why do you even let this thing in?" he asked.

"Raven..." Kai chuckled. "She's the only one who doesn't freak out seeing my fangs" he said as he took hold of the purring cat.

Tala took a deep breath. He really wished Kai would get normal soon. He got up. "I better go, I have patients to see." he said solemnly.

"Sure...goodbye." Kai patted Raven as Tala left.

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Kate was getting worried about her mother by the minute. She was sitting on a bench in a park, a book in her hand.

She used to visit this park ever since her childhood. She looked around. Only a few people were there.

She got up and walked slowly on the pavement. Trying to get relaxed, Kate dug her nose deep in the book.

Suddenly she heard a cat mewing. She looked down at her feet. A black cat was brushing itself with her ankles.

Kate smiled and looked up to find the park totally empty. "Huh??" she was confused. Just a minute ago the park had a few people.

"I see you've met Raven," She heard a voice. Kate turned to see Kai in front of her. "Oh, hello Mr. Hiwatari!" she said sweetly.

"This cat belongs to you?" she asked, lifting up the black feline. Kai nodded. "She's really sweet," said Kate as she patted Raven.

"You seem worried. Is something wrong?" asked Kai as they walked slowly. "Oh...uh...it's nothing," replied Kate in a low voice.

"It's ok if you don't want to tell," said Kai. Kate stayed quiet for a while. Should she tell him about mother?

"So, do you live all by yourself in your mansion?" she asked, trying to change the topic. "I've always lived alone; I'm used to it now." replied Kai.

"Don't you get sad?" she asked. Kai smiled. "Not exactly. Besides, Tala visits me sometimes." he said.

"Tala? Who's that?" she asked. "He's a friend of mine. He's a psychiatrist." told Kai. "You wouldn't mind me visiting sometimes, would you?" asked Kate.

"Of course not, you're welcomed anytime." he said, looking brightened. Suddenly Raven jumped out of Kate's arms.

It meowed at Kai. He chuckled. "Looks like I have to go," he said. "It's nice talking to you Mr. Hiwatari." said Kate.

"Please, call me Kai." said Kai with a twinkle in the eye as he headed for the exit. Kate smiled lightly as she turned back to her book.

After a while she looked up and gasped. The people were back in the park like they hadn't ever left. She felt strange.

"I think I'm getting down with something!" she decided to head home.

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"Listen Kate, I-I don't think you should trust that Kai," said Hilary cautiously one evening. "But why? He's so nice" said Kate.

"I don't know, Kate. Doesn't he seem different to you?" asked the brunette. Kate thought for a while.

"Think, he just pops out of nowhere at the ballroom and asks you for a dance. He makes people disappear in parks, befriends black cats when everyone knows that they bring bad luck!" said Hilary in a whisper.

"Oh, Hilary! Don't be so naïve. I think there's nothing wrong with him." said Kate carelessly.

"Sure, I guess so." said Hilary doubtfully. In a few minutes Hilary left the mansion. "Madame, come quick! Your mother's not feeling well!" said a servant as he came rushing in.

"What?" Kate followed him to Sarah's room. Sarah was coughing blood. Kate gasped in horror. "What did you do?" she asked the maid who looked pale.

"I-I just gave her t-the medicine that's all!" replied the maid. "Someone call Dr. Kingston!" said Kate hastily.

The servant called Dr. Kingston. Kate was sitting on the bed near her mother who was unconscious now.

(Ok. Hope you liked it.)