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Chapter 10 –

In his dark, windowless silent room, Godric contemplated with caution the letter he had found in the white mini freezer. It was on the top of the blood samples of second drawer. He wondered if he should open it or return it to Joana.

Godric's POV

How did she not see it? Perhaps she had been distracted at the time.

He knew how humans could be distracted, after 2000 years. After all things that happened that day, with the laboratory being searched and destroyed, and being threatened, as she had told him, it was nothing that would surprise him. In total darkness he debated about his next actions. He knew he should read it, but at the same time felt divided. After all, it was not intended for him.

The clock ticked for some minutes until he decided that the first person to read the letter should be Joana. He got up and went to the front door, and he could see the sun was coming up. Nothing he had not been expecting, for he was feeling an extreme urge to sleep. Knowing she would be safe during the day, since no one would attack her at school, and no one would attack her until night, he went to his room. He turned on the light. The walls were painted white, with a very large and seemingly conformable bed. The room was very simple, with modern black and white furniture. He only used to room to rest during the day, and only returned to rest the next day. He spent his nights taking care of his sheriff business and maintaining a certain peace. After a short shower and dressing a grey t-shirt, he got into bed and slept.

In her large, old furnished room, Joana woke up by herself. She felt rested. Opening the window she saw it was a beautiful sunny day. She looked for her phone and checked for anything from John. Nothing. She took a shower and went downstairs where she found Rita in the kitchen making toasts and happily talking to Joy, who was sat on the kitchen table, eating cereal.

Joana's POV

'Hey sexy ladies' I winked as I approached them. Both girls stared at me and smiled.

'Good morning' they said. I joined Rita in the toast making and asked her why they were still home, since it was rather late. 'Are there no classes?' I asked.

'Of course not silly.' Joy replied. 'The labs must be fixed! Tomorrow is Saturday, so they gave us today free! It's an extra-long weekend' she said while munching the cereal.

'Don't you check your emails Joana?' asked Rita.

I had forgotten to check my email since yesterday, due to all the fuss. 3 days home without anything to do. I have been meaning to buy a guitar, and I have saved enough. I asked the girls where was the nearest music store, and they agreed to come with me.

We called a cab, and shared the ride until the music store. It was not very large. It had a couple of drum sets, one piano, and around ten guitars. It also had a violin, an accordion, and a lot of flutes. We walked in, and I started looking at the guitars. I found a beautiful black, semi-acoustic guitar. It was not very expensive, and I fell in love with it. I tried the sound, it sounded out-of-tune. But after tuning it, it had the most beautiful sound.

I bought it without thinking anymore. When I like something, I really like it. It was still very early, around noon. So we all decided to have lunch near the music store, and go see and shop for some clothes.

The afternoon went by really fast and soon it was 5 p.m. I noticed the sun was coming down, and remembered that I had been threatened just yesterday. Night makes you remember of scary things. I decided to go home, and the girls agreed. They wanted to go to a party tonight, but I wanted to stay home and play guitar. I have missed playing it, since I had come to this country. But I was going to have to fight to stay home; they are very, very persuasive.

'You have to come with us Joana! It is going to be the best party ever!' Said Rita when we got home. She wanted to go since she had her crush there… Joy was also very excited, because she was in the same situation. I usually love going to parties, but I was not in the mood today.

'I don't think so girls' I said. 'I want to stay home today, I'll go next time!' I explained. I had not yet told them about the note that threatened me. I did not want to worry them… Or my parents, who knew nothing yet.

I went upstairs and started jamming on the guitar. I have had classes, and knew a lot of songs, but I was a bit rusty, so I needed to practice. I played while I looked out the window. It was nearly dark, the birds were building their nests and the world was beginning to be silent. I played.

Soon the girls left for the party, but not without trying to take me with them for about 10 times. And soon I was in my room, alone. Perhaps I should have gone to the party. I don't think anyone would hurt me there.' But it was too late for that now. I would not go all alone though the street and trees at this time, in this darkness. I looked outside and saw no one. So I felt a little bit safer. I started playing Jimmy Page "Stairway to Heaven" with the window slightly opened, bringing a light warm breeze.

'I know that song; I hear it quite sometimes ' said a soft male voice on the other side of the window. No need to say that I fell of my bed, where I was playing, to the floor. I looked up and saw a young man, looking at me with an apologetic smile. It was Godric.

I get on my feet, and put the guitar on top of the bed and stare at him for quite some seconds, not believing my eyes. He IS flying. I knew this was possible for some vampires, but one thing is reading about it, other thing is seeing it.

'I need to talk to you Joana. May you invite me in please?' He said, waking me from my thoughts.

'Yes. Of course, sorry. Come in Godric' I said, while opening the rest of the window. He enters my room, and gives a short look. He looks at the guitar. 'You play wonderfully.' He said, making me blush slightly. He surely noticed it, but fortunately ignored it. He hold a letter in his hand.

'I found this in the freezer. It is intended for you' He said giving it to me. I was shocked. This was inside, and I did not see it? Where the hell is my head?'. It only said "For Joana". It was John's handwriting!

'It's from John' I breathed. 'I'm sure'

Godric nodded. He had that idea too. 'Have you had any news from him yet?' he asked.

Without taking my eyes of the envelope, I answered. 'No'. I felt unsure of what I was going to read.

I opened it. It was written in a very messy way, as if he was trying to write as fast as he could, before something happened.'

"Dear Joana. When you read this I am probably dead. I came to the lab with a great idea for my experiment, in the middle of the night, I'm hearing a lot of people, a lot of noise, they are searching for vampire blood, and they are breaking everything. They don't know I'm here. I'm scared. I don't think they'll find the blood. If you are okay, don't give up. Fight for your experiments because they are worth everything. John"

I let the letter fall. I can feel my eyes watering up. Godric picked up the letter before it fell to the ground and read it. He sighed even though he did not need it. 'I am sorry Joana'. He said.

Godric's POV

I saw Joana's eyes water up. I felt different. I did not like seeing her like that, even though I had barely knew this human. I brought the news that made her cry. And she is in danger.

I stand in front of her without knowing how to react, and what to do. I was not familiar with human emotions. I watch her as she calms down. I can see she does not like to show emotions in front of others. She sits down and gestures me to do the same. I sit next to her.

'What I am going to do now?' she asked. I assumed she was referring to the experiment. Since she no longer had the lab, nor the helping hand and advices of John.

'Until the laboratories are rebuilt you should rest and clear your mind.' I explained. She was in need of some resting. 'As for protection, I have Eric protecting you at a safe distance. Every night'. She looked at me.

'Eric?' She asked, not looking must enthusiastic.

I raised my eyebrown. 'Yes'. She said nothing else about the matter. She looked at me, with a thankful look.

'Thank you Godric' she says, and kisses my cheek. I feel the warm lips I have felt just yesterday, I smell her, she smells of sun and sand. I just stare. It makes me feel. I have not felt anything in the past decades, just numbness. I must go.

Joana's POV

I was scared and Godric provided me with help and protection. I did not know him well, but he was being a real friend. I thank him with a kiss on the cheek. I felt him tense up and though if I had exaggerated. For me it was normal, but for him maybe it was invasive.

'Are you ok? I'm sorry I kissed you, I'm used to this, it's a normal custom…' I started rambling. He smiled and answered.

'Do not worry Joana. I must go now, I will check the laboratory during the next week. Until there, be careful.' He said. 'I will try to find the people that destroyed the laboratory.' With that he got to the window looked outside, and turned around. 'Be safe Joana'. And with that, he left.