"What the fuck is this!?" An agitated voice shouted as the door flew open,Carlos lifted his head from between Kate's legs and quickly covered her modesty with a quilt, he jumped up to see Seth Gecko glaring at him in contempt.
"You fucking prick!" Seth shouted as he swung for Carlos.
"Seth no" screamed Kate "Stop it,its not how you think". Carlos grabbed Seth's fist mid air and throw him over the other side of the room "Be wise Gecko" He warned as his fangs extended, Kate was shocked she hadn't seen Carlos bare his fangs untill now it reminded her what he really was.
Seth got back to his feet Kate jumped off the bed with the quilt still wrapped round her, she stood in front of Carlos, Seth stared at her "I didnt have you down for a whore Kate, especially one who was going to put out to this arsehole who nearly killed us".
Kate felt scorned like it was her father stood in front of her, she could feel the disappointment in his tone."Its not how you think" she stuttered feeling her cheeks burning red.
"Oh so how was it then Kate, because from where I was stood it looked like you had a half a century old vampire going down on you ".
"Its none of your business Hijo de puta " Carlos spat at him, Kate became visibly upset "Please just stop this, stop" she sat down on the end of the bed sobbing Carlos retracted his fangs and went to comfort her, putting his arm round her but she pulled away.
"Go clean yourself up and get dressed"Seth demanded looking uncomfortable at seeing her upset "What so you two can kill each other?" Kate choked.
"No killing,I promise, but I would like a word with my ex business associate Mr Madrigal here".
She looked at Carlos and he nodded, Kate got up and picked her hotpants and old work shirt off the side she entered the bathroom slamming the door behind. Sliding down the door crying uncontrollably, she hated the fact Seth was dissapointed in her. She felt so overwhelmed with emotions she didnt understand. Something happened with Carlos she couldnt fathom what it was but she fell for him hook line and sinker. Was it the fact he had saved her life,The fact he had cleared up why she was different or just lust and of course he was extremely handsome and everything about him was attractive even his menancing smile to the way he smelt. He was powerful he walked into a room and his presence was felt.
She wiped the tears from her cheeks and got up turning the shower up as hot as she could and got in, enjoying the feeling of the water scolding her skin she began to soap herself down.
Back in the room Seth started pacing "Why" "Why her?" he demanded too know. "I mean as far as vampires go lets face it, your not a bad looker you could have anyone not to mention all the money you have,why her?". Seth carried on getting more agitated
"Too spite me or my brother because he is fucking your little vamp whore,She got bored of you didnt she?".
"You have no idea do you,You really are a fucking idiot or maybe it is because you are a human". Carlos continued. "She needs to be protected I was keeping her safe, Kate is extremely attractive physically and spiritually. What happens between us is not planned and is also none of your concern, besides ive never had the pleasure of being with a virgin" He goaded trying to provoke a reaction and it worked Seth stopped pacing and threw a punch at Carlos landing on his mouth. Carlos smirked and licked the blood from his mouth "I believe we promised Kate something" he grinned reminding Seth.
"Yeah and I also promised her father I would look after her, he choose death over being whatever it is you sons of bitches are, I doubt that included his daughter being ploughed by the likes of you".
Kate came marching out the bathroom combing through her wet hair "Get your stuff together princess your coming back with me" Seth informed, she stopped and looked at him.
"Actually im not you and Vanessa deserve happiness for once in your lives embrace it, I will be fine"
Carlos looked at Seth smugly. "Your fucking joking right so you want to stay here with count dracula" Seth vented.
"Maybe,Maybe not I dont even know what the hell this is" she said looking at Carlos "But there are things we need to sort out we have business to attend, that doesnt involve you. But for now Carlos is leaving as are you, I want too be alone ts 2.30 am I want to sleep".
"What if there is anymore trouble Kate?" Carlos protested
"Jesus trouble, what trouble?" Seth enquired .
"Nothing I cant handle" Kate answered sharply.
"I will sleep on your doorstep, if that what its takes to keep you safe" Carlos said as he stood up and made his way towards Kate brushing her cheek.
"Get yor fucking hands off her Casanova" Seth interrupted.
"Just stop get out both of you please!,You know where I am now Seth, you can see im ok. Carlos you dont need to be my shadow I had no trouble untill you showed up actually, go both of you!" Kate shouted in fustration her face awashed with anger at the fact they were not acknowledging her wish.
"Ok but ring me as soon as you wake up" Seth said in a defeated tone.
"Whatever you want" Carlos agreed.
The men left the room like scolded school boys as the door shut behind them, Seth got physical with Carlos again on the landing, so Carlos grabbed Seth by the scruff of his jacket leaning him over the side of the 3rd story balcony.
"You are really testing my patience Gecko, I could kill you as easy as it is too squash an ant the only thing stopping me from using your ribcage as a hat is Kate. Just take a minute for your tiny brain to process that" he growled as he let go of him.
Seth straightened himself up "This is some bullshit,what sort of trouble is she in?" Seth demanded.
"You want to help Kate tell your brother to meet her here".
"Oh yeah I will just tell my vampire brother to come have a go on her too yeah. I mean that's why I told him to stay away from her, but for you to slip in there instead thats just fucking golden" Seth ranted
This is why no one tells you anything your a narow minded fool who refuses to see the bigger picture. I have no more time to waste talking to you either take my advice or choose to ignore it". Carlos said sternly as he got in his smashed up Bentley and slammed the door. Seth kicked dirt at the car as it screeched off out the motel car park. "Shithead" he shouted after Carlos.
Seth stood in the motel car park looking up at Kates room pondering what the hell was going on but like Carlos said he had a decision too make he got in his cortina and drove off.
Up in the room Kate felt confused and angry why did Seth treat her like she was on a pedestal, surely he must know there is going to be a day when Kate decideds to have sex. Not that its any of his buiness where or with whom, Kate walked into the bathroom wiping the steam from the mirror looking at her reflection barely even knowing who it was staring back at her in a split second she punched the mirror in a rage shattering it like a cobweb and ripping the skin off her knuckles.
"FUCK!" she screamed in pain well that was clever she thought turning the tap on running her hand underneath watching the water turn from clear to red, when had things got so complicated, why couldnt she just be a normal 18 year old. In college, smoking weed, drinking and getting laid on the weekends. she grabbed a towel and wrapped it round her hand and laid on the bed staring up at the celling she grabbed a cigarette and lit it up, contemplating everything she had been through tonight all the stuff the brujo had told her.
Her feelings for Carlos her feelings for Richie. The fact she had disappointed Seth but then she started to realise she cant live her life to keep others happy. She had too atleast start by making herself happy which would be a chore in itself she put her cigarette in the ashtray and curled up drifting off to sleep.
She was awoken by a sharp pain in her hand and remembered punching the mirror kate sat up and looked at the damage wincing as she pulled the towel from around it a few deep cuts and some serious bruising. She felt a complete idiot for losing it she swung her legs over the side of the bed and got up grabbing her cell she pressed dial.
"Hello Princess how are you doing today?"
"sore" she replied
"Look I dont want to know how Carlos has made you feel"
Kate cringed "Thats just gross we didnt do it you know seth,I punched the mirror in my bathroom".
"Well I cant say that was the worst mistake you made last night, but still not the brightest idea I thought 8 months of living with me would teach you,You always lose when punching inanimate objects".
Kate laughed hearing Seth was a relief especially when he was in a teasing rather than chastising mood "You know im gonna be ok Seth? once I've done what I need too im going back to Texas".
"Texas,well good for you I kinda miss that crazy place but I doubt there isnt a gas station that side of the border without mine and Richies face plastered in it".
there was a pause. "So your plans for today princess?" asked Seth.
"None so far".
"Ahhh you gonna come meet me and V then, Your gonna need your cut of the money if you plan on going back to Texas, we want you to have a good start over there you deserve it".
It was obvious to Kate,Seth had been talking to Vanessa about last night. She was always supportive of Kate finding her own way not knowing the truth about what really happened when her family and the Geckos crossed the border, as far as Vanessa knew Kate was a cousin of the Geckos. The daughter of there only uncle from Louisanna.
Maybe she had finally gotten through to him that Kate is turning into a woman and needs her own identity "Actually sounds like a good idea Seth" Kate agreed.
"Sure stuff we shall come pick you up in about an hour?" .
"See you then". Kate hung up feeling relieved, this was the conversation she had been hoping for a little understanding from Seth meant a lot to her it was just as good as having her fathers approval.