It's been 3 days since I've been kidnapped. Fortunately, Isabella ,with her cold stares, left the flat yesterday. She is a designer and has a revue in Paris. She and Charles parted very passionately, and he promised to call her if something comes up. During those three days, she ignored me.
Mary shared what part of vampire myths are true.
"You saw most of the stuff -flying, speed, compulsion. Crosses and holly water can weaken us and they cause our skin to burn. Garlic isn't dangerous. "- she told me when we were baking cookies.
I wanted to ask if vampires can be killed by beheading or stake through the heart but it would be inappropriate. I liked Mary, hated Isabella and Charles….I was still mad about what he did to me- he made me his slave! He literally has my life in his hands-he can tell me to jump off the window, give him my blood….But he was a true gentleman - he didn't order me to kiss him or something like that, but I've seen his longing gazes. Charles gives me small orders-going to the store, not forgetting, of course to tell me that I can't seek help. Otherwise I can buy any kind of food I want, and have full freedom in the kitchen. He lets me read a book, even use the laptop, but not to use social networks.
''And when we find our mates, our other half, It's for life."' Mary pulled me from my thoughts. She was my amazed look, and explained.-"For every vampire is different ,to recognize his love, it can be human or like us. This person lures us, he is the center of our world. For vampires, his blood is enchanting."
''Have you find yours?"- I asked curiously when I turned the oven on."
"Yes, Raymond. I can't explain it good-his absence hurts me, I …""- I hugged her and patted her back.-"Do you love somebody ,Selena?"'- she asked me when she wiped her tears."
"Yes, I'm in love with…..'"- My response was interrupted by Charles, entering the kitchen. He was so handsome in a black shirt, hair ruffled.
"It smells delicious. "- he winked at me as he took one cookie from the first batch.-"They are lovely, Selena."'- Mary found an excuse to leave us alone, sometimes I think she is trying to be a matchmaker. I looked the man before me ,waiting for his next order. I have told him about my family, as compelled I can't lie to him. My father was lawyer, maybe that's because I want to become one. He was diagnosed with cancer when I was ten. All the chemo, the hospitals, it was heartbreaking to watch him suffer. My mom was consumed by grief when he died, her job wasn't enough. My grandparents from my father's side passed away when I was 5,I barely remembered them. My others are in the next city, I visit them regularly. Charles held me when I cried and he didn't have to tell me to not pull away- I accepted his warm embrace. He whispered sweet comforting words in my hair…
"I heard your conversation, and I realized I haven't asked you anything about your friends. Who are they?"- he sat on the table and I next to him.
"Well, they are my brother's friends from the university. They are roommates now, live in a big house near us. Daniel, the one you brainwashed, works in a bank, very funny, awesome cook. When I had a fever once, he stood by my bed, reading me a book and checking my temperature. Danny taught me how to dance and helped me in school. Alexander, the tallest one, is a doctor, pediatrician, very sweet and kind. He reads to his patients, plays with them when he has the time. He gave me a kitten for my birthday. I named her Loki, after the Norse god and the movie character. Alex is like my my brother, responsible and caring. Victor is a broker, smart, funny. When I broke up with my recent boyfriend, he made popcorns and we did a marathon of Alvin and the chipmunks .He accompanied me to the prom."- Charles listened to me, silent.-"I live with them now, while Nick is away. When mom went abroad ,my grandparents offered to move in with them, but I can't switch schools for one year, and I have to travel 2 hours in one direction …''
"And your mother agreed? You living with grown men?''
"They are no rapists ! She knows them, and I'm safe around them."- I took the second batch of cookies.
"Who are you in love with?"- I turned around and he was standing behind me. His blue eyes stared at me intently. Warm was radiating from him and I felt attracted by it.
"Victor, I have been a for a while,I don't know how to tell him."- I can't tell a lie no matter how bad I want to. Charles took another cookie and whispered-"He 'll be an idiot if he rejects you'"- and left the room.
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Charles's POV
Her life wasn't easy-growing up without a father. Her brother seemed a very strong person, and I admired his job. Selena's eyes shined with pride when she talks about him, the people he interviewed. And her friends sounded like nice people, respectable professions . The girl clearly prefers their company. She told me that some of her girlfriends, were envious of her, wanted her to be a matchmaker. There were few girls by her side-Angela, Sandra .
I was jealous when I learned that she has deeper feelings towards Victor, the young man with the bad boy look.
I went to her room and knocked.
"Come in."- she was combing her hair.
"Let me."- she gave me the comb and stood perfectly still when I brushed her long locks. They were smooth like silk. I ran my hands through them, careful not to pluck her. Selena relaxed and leaned on my chest. I gently tossed back her hair and breathed the scent of her neck. She was divine, I barely resisted the urge to tell her to kiss me, and lay beside me in bed. And her blood…No, it can't be! For days this girl is my temptation, her blood calling me, no woman ever made me feel this way. She can't be my other half, my love, can't she? I excused myself and exited quickly but her smell was deep inside my mind .If she is my chosen one, how can I let her go, to be with another? I hope for both our sakes that I am wrong.
