Zayn walks towards the manor, he is pissed off what Cedric did. He was his older brother but he seemed to be very insensitive and would just do anything he wanted. He was also with the stingy cheap blood human named Christie who was talking with her friend about his past behind his back though they are more likely to whisper but their little voices would be loud enough to be heard. He didn't like the idea of having other people learned about his past with Fair- the only girl whom he loved and will forever be unchanged. He also has this infuriating and upsetting nightmare where the vision of past played over and over again. Fair's blood scattered everywhere and her energy is draining out. She was saying something but he didn't understand it and he didn't want to hear any of it, her breathing gets stiffer and stiffer until she died in the very front of him. He didn't want to recall her sight nor those times with her in the past but he was haunted by those memories for long years ever since that human girl died. He stop walking and gaze up to see the moon's fascinating view- it's golden crescent reminds him of her golden silky hair, its light is just like her personality "you're as captivating as the moon" he muttered silently and smile but it fades when the clouds started to cover it and it reminds him how she messed up with him. He continue to walk and enter the manor, he walks towards his room and directly went to bed without changing from his school uniform.
At the gazebo, "Mother teaches us how to play piano and so that music that was originally composed by her" Cedric spoke "Mother used to stay in this gazebo with me and Zayn, she will play the piano for us the entire day as long as we want. Zayn was the closest to mother between the two of us and he used to sing a lot of songs for her. Before mother died she told us to play that music for her and would only play it for the special person we are to meet someday, ever since mother fell into eternal slumber neither both us went, here again, to play music not long until now. Today was actually the first time from the last time I played this piano... with mom..." Mary felt sorry for him and Zayn, she had an urging sympathy for them, she hasn't experience losing a mother before, not in the real world but she knows that losing someone so dear to you was very painful. "Sorry Mr. Cedric, I guessed I get you in trouble, that music was so beautiful, so beautiful that a human like me must not...heard" Cedric look to Mary and give her a smile "don't misunderstand it Christie it's not my intention to let you hear it in the first place. I just play it because I want to" Mary looked down a bit embarrassed and Cedric chuckles at the human in front of him. She finally gains her cool back and spoke "still Zayn was mad on me" "then you misunderstood again for the second time, Zayn was more likely to be mad at me other than you because that song didn't remind him of our mother but it remind him of... Fair" Mary was obviously surprised and Cedric pokes her forehead with his index finger "silly human don't you still get it?" "Mr. Cedric does it means that he played the same music only for Fair?" "Yes". Mary looks down and gave a faint smile "I bet she's very special for Zayn". Now she knew why Zayn acted like that and it was because it reminds him of her- The one that got away.
In the next day, Zayn woke up much earlier than he used to, these past days the nightmares seem to worsen than before. He might be a vampire but he also needs to get some sleep. He groans as he stretches himself out of the bed. He went to the bathroom and remove his vest and pants. He turns on the shower and his golden hair was soak with the steaming water. After that he slipped on olive sleeve, boxer and gray pants. He looked his reflection on the mirror and didn't bothered himself to comb his golden hair. He went out of the room through the window.
Outside, the chilly wind blew, leaves fall and scattered on the ground. Autumn always warns people for the coming winter. He walks towards the gazebo and found a familiar figure siting on a chair while staring down the piano keys. As soon as he steps in, he eyed the reddish haired human and spoke "who gave you the authority to come here?" his voice is cold and threatening. The human turns to face him and smiled "Play the piano for me...Zany" she spoke in a gentle remorse and gesture her hands towards the seat next to her. He was surprised of what she says and what did she just call him but then do what she says. Zayn sits next to her and started to play the music on the piano- the music that he always played for Fair. She leans on his shoulder and spoke: "I'm wrong, I thought that it would be better for us to be apart but it seems harder than I thought". He continues to play the piano as tears fell at the keys. He stopped and hold the hand of the human beside him and face her "but if...if I don't let my anger roles over me then perhaps your still-" "sssh" she press her finger on his lips "please don't blame yourself. I am not mad at you. I realized that it was hard to be apart from you and it was me who let go first because of our differences...but it was actually the fear of hurting and losing you" She withdraw her finger and cupped his face, he missed her gentle touch "but I can't help but blame myself. I'm very sorry" "Zany I don't want the past to ruined your future" "I love you" he spoke softly "I love you too, Zany" she leans and closed the gap between them. Zayn closed his eyes as the kiss seems to bring magic, it was gentle but is full of love and passion. A kiss that seems to stop the world and time from moving. He wished that the moment would be forever, being with Fair again is what he always wanted. She pulls herself and gave him a sweet smile "Happy birthday Zany, I wish you happiness". She spoke as she vanished and left the human body she borrowed. Finally, he was able to talk with Fair and he was relieved. The pain from within was already gone and now he was able to create a new start - today he will a new birth for him Zayn carried the human girl in bridal style. He went back to the manor and to her purple painted room and lay her on the bed. He stared at the human girl whom he owed and his lips form the words 'thank you'.
I am walking down the street wearing my sleeping attire-a gray shirt and pajama. I was supposed to have a good sleep but Cedric suddenly came into my room in an early morning of five o'clock. He dragged me out of my room and we hid in the bushes. I am drowsy but I managed to stay awake. He was looking into something and I was also curious so I do the same. At the gazebo, I saw Leigh seriously talking with Zayn and they kiss. I look away surprised on what I've seen. I didn't know that they were in a relationship - a secret relationship.
We stay hidden in the bush for a few more minutes and Cedric for the second time dragged me out of the bush and we went out the huge gate of the manor. I don't really know why I followed his sedate pace but my mind was telling me to follow him if I value my life. We continue to walk and I follow behind him until we stopped in a bakery. We went inside and a lady in her 20's greet us with a friendly smile. Cedric smiled back causing the woman to flush in deep red "g-good morning sir what would you like to buy?" "A cake please" he replied without breaking the eye contact, he seemed to be hypnotizing the lady through his beauty but who can blame him, it wasn't a sin to be born handsome. "oh, b-but you have to order first-" "yes, well I was supposed to come here yesterday but I got hooked with my schedules" he said softly making the lady blush harder. Why am I here again? "Well it's alright, what kind of cake would you like sir?" she asked. "Anything would do but I want to have the best cake so could you bake it for me?" Cedric said seductively and lean closer to the lady's face. This is no longer 'buying' I guess this is more likely 'flirting'. The woman only nods and bit her lower lip. For the third time, why am I here anyways?. "so when can we get the cake?" Cedric asked "tonight at 7:00 sir" "okay, 'til then I'll get going" he says and wink to the woman before we take our exit. After that, we went to a nearby cafe and ordered coffee, "Mr. Cedric, may I ask you something?" "you already do" he replied and take a sip on his coffee "ah, why did you bring me here. I mean, you could buy a cake by yourself and..that'sit" I asked a bit nervous "well, no reason in particular plus you don't hate it right?" I look at him and smiled "yah, I don't hate it" but I don't like it either but I admit I don't like his 'no particular reason in particular' answer "today is a special day Christie" he stated and continue to sip his coffee. I wonder what makes this day special and for whom is the cake? "by the way, we will absent tonight" "WHAT?" " are you deaf?" " why? If I will absent I would miss the class " Mr.Cedric put his coffee down and glared at me, now I've pissed him, his eyes were glowering like fire, his look is scary but he won't kill me right? Not in public though. Then his angry expression changed in to a gentle one "is that what you're worried about? Or is it Shun?" I flinch on his statement but yes, I was absent yesterday and I am not that irresponsible enough to ignore my group mates and studies. "Yes, I'm worried" I answered "I'll understand" he spoke in a gentle remonstrance. His stared at the vampire sitting opposite to me, how come a dangerous person like him act in a gentle manner almost like a prince. I end up agreeing with him and discussed the plan.
The Overlourds and the humans were in the kitchen, ready to eat their supper. They were already wearing their school uniforms and were waiting for Cedric and the human girls Chaze and Christie to arrive before they start to eat. Chaze came downstairs to the kitchen alone "Is your friend still sick?" Dhaniel asked in his usual arrogant and cold manner "ah, Christie wasn't inside her room. So, I assume she was already here." Just then a loud knocked from the main door was heard. "HELP! Please open the door!" Somebody called out "its Christie!" Immediately, Chaze rush towards and open the main door. Her eyes grow wide and was stunned from where she was, her friend Christie is covered with dirt and blood, and she have bruises. Her left hand was pressed on her stomach as the blood drips to the floor. The brother smell the blood which caused them to stand from their seats and went to the doorway. They were a bit surprised on what they've seen "h- hunters" Mary spoke weakly "a-at the forest...they...Cedric" and she collapsed on the floor but before she hits the floor Shun have catch her "they must have mistaken her as a vampire, I guess they found out about the sacrifices (the five humans)" Dhaniel spoke calmly "bring the humans" he command "we some bait for those filthy hunters". Troye, Dhaniel, Zayn and Tristan along with the other humans, while Shun remain in the manor and carry the human girl named Christie towards her room and put her in the bathtub "wake up they're already gone" he spoke. Mary's eyes snapped open and looked to the marine eyed vampire before her "you stinks!" He spoke "so you know that I'm faking it?" She asked "it's not that obvious, but your quite good in acting" he replied. He stood up and went out of the bath closing the door behavior behind him. Mary turn on the shower and remove her stained clothes and clean herself because she really stinks, all because of Cedric's brilliant plan.
He told me to crawl on the ground and he put the blood that he got from the hospital, stolen or bought, I don't want to know either. He put some on my head, hands and clothes. He ruined my hair, shirt and pajamas. He made fake bruises using the make-up that we bought from the store. He told me to act like a tortured human who had escaped from the hands of her murderers but I feel more likely to be a prisoner of war. He want me to tell his brothers and my friends that we were chased by hunters. I went back to the manor rereading the script he gave to me. Guessed, I would be the supporting actress for tonight's play. Anyway, I do my job tonight though Shun found out that I'm faking it but and least I fooled rye others right?
After washing, Mary grab a clean shirt and pajama, she grab her stained clothes and throw it to the garbage can because Cedric promised that she will buy a new one for her. She went out of her room and went downstairs where Shun is waiting, already cleaned. He was wearing a navy pants and an orange hoodie "you're going to sleep?" He says looking at Christie "yes and no, Mr. Cedric told me to go back to the forest" "okay, let's go". And they left the manor.
Zayn went to the forest along with his brothers and the humans. The area is dark because the moon haven't shone yet they could tell Cedric's location. As they go deeper in the forest, the smell of Cedric's blood gets stronger and it's alarming. Until they, reach the deepest part which is very dark they could smell Cedric's blood yet strangely they couldn't sense danger. Then a clap echoes and the area began to light up. The brother's remain still in their positions while the humans were wide eyed in awe "Surprise!" Cedric exclaimed. The place is decorated with series of lights that hand on the tress, there is a wooden table at this center surrounded with four other tables which is smaller. A three layered velvet cake was on the center table, it was a red cake that has a blood like icing on sides and top. There are wines and glasses on each tables. "What the-" "language" Dhaniel snapped at Zayn "as this is what your preparing the whole day", he said calmly and walk to a table and sit on the wooden chairs. The brothers and the other humans followed and take their seat. A few minutes later Shun and Mary arrive and sit at the empty table chairs. "Tonight we gathered to celebrated the birthday of Zayn Overlourd" Cedric made the introduction speech and Zayn who was unprepared was forced to give his address for everybody. "First of all, I would like to greet all of you good evening. Uh, I don't know if I should thank you ...Cedric but I appreciate your efforts to gather us all here and since you made all of these stuffs with the help of Christie. I'll try my best to enjoy tonight. Thank you" Zayn take a sit back to his chair. Cedric went in front and continue his work as the masters of ceremony. "Thank you for that very wonderful and touching speech. And now let's sing a happy birthday song for Zayn" All of us sing together a happy birthday song to Zayn, Cedric light the candle and grabbed Zayn by hand. He was hesitant to blow it but end up doing it.
"And now let's give an around of applause for Ms. Leigh as she sing a song for Zayn" Everybody clapped their hands. Leigh was startled the moment she heard her name, sing? But she haven't prepared any and she haven't sing for so long but then its too late to refuse. The next thing she knew is that she was already in front of everyone. The Overlourd's was looking at her with faces that lack of emotion. Her friends were grinning at her like they're thinking something dangerous but what if they knew? Is it obvious how she act in front of him, do they know she likes Zayn, she hopes they don't but right now she was much nervous that she remained still and unable to speak "this is a waste of time" Zayn snapped on her seat, he grabbed a bottle of wine and pour some in his glass. He don't expect that she could sing a beautiful song nor her voice either, it would be much better if she will return to her seat.
When I close my eyes,
I can see your face
And the sun shining through
On that special place.
And you,
You were always gonna be my (king).
I was always gonna be your (queen).
I was always gonna be your queen.
You were always gonna be my king.
You know we can always be anything.
Remember now:
Whatever may come, whenever you're lost,
Remember, there'll always be a place for us.
Castles we build may crumble to dust;
Don't worry, there'll always be a place for us.
Whatever may come, whenever you're lost,
Remember, there'll always be a place for us.
Castles we build may crumble to dust;
Don't worry, there'll always be a place for us.
A place for us...
As soon as she finish her song, everybody just remain silent as they were, then somebody clapped. She looked where it came from and flush pink when she saw Zayn smilling and clapped his hands. Zayn didn't like to admit it but he's mistake, she had a beautiful voice and it was calming. He looks at her who flush pink and look away, walking back to her seat, 'she's so obvious ' he thought. The night went loud and fun. For the first time in a long time they enjoyed the company of the humans.