I looked around Myself. The darkness was overwhelming with Moon the only source of light. Again ? I took a step ahead and noticed that I was barefoot when I felt the rough texture of fallen leaves. I didn't mind being barefoot, I was a vampire. I could walk barefoot as long as I wanted.

I started walking aimlessly not really caring where I was going or memorising the path I had came from because I knew this was not real. This place was not real. I dream of this place often and couldn't help but being bothered by the fact that it was empty except for the trees and me.

Suddenly I heard a soft noise of water running and the soil was getting damp. A river. This was new. I followed the noise and came upon a river or is it a stream?

The water was flowing silently but surely. The silver rays from the moon was giving it a ethereal glow. I was mesmerized and just stared it. I looked down to see my reflection and noticed that I was crying. Strange. I rubbed my cheeks to wipe the tears when I felt something cool and metallic touch my skin. I stopped and looked at my ring finger. What is happening ? There on my finger was a ring which was clearly not mine. But, it was beautiful, the most beautiful ring I had ever seen.

"Do You remember?"

I turned around to see the same little boy I have had been seeing in most of my dreams. His short brown hairs were blowing softly with the wind and his eyes were gazing at me intensely. He looked hopeful and sad. I racked my brain for the nth time to remember him but with no hope.

I bit my lip and shook my head no.

He stared at me and motioned for me to come down to his level. I did as he told me to.

"Don't cry, I don't like seeing you cry" He said in his adorable voice as he wiped my tears away. As soon as he traced his hand back to his side a similar tear escaped his eye.

"Yes, I don't like seeing you cry either" I said as I started to wipe his tear but couldn't, It was like an invisible wall was keeping me away from him. He looked sadly at me and cracks started to form at his face. I was horrified. I was clearly baffled, I tried reaching for him again as his whole face got covered in cracks with blood oozing out of his head. I let out a scream but no sound came out of my mouth.

I woke up petrified with laboured breathing, my hands were shaking. This was so real. He was so real. I got into a sitting position and looked at my clock to see the time , it read 6:37 am. Something warm dropped at my hand and I tentatively touched my cheeks to know that I was actually crying.

Was this just a dream or something more ?

I pulled out my phone and called Yori.

She picked up on the third ring.

"Yuuki ? Is everything alright?" I bet she was jogging before, such a fitness freak! How can someone wake up at such ungodly hour and jog?

I contemplated on whether to tell her the truth or not. She was a worrywart from the start and I really didn't wanted her to take my tension when she had her fair share of problems at her new job.

"Yeah, I just had a really bad nightmare and I wanted to talk to you" I took a deep breath to calm my nerves "How's work Yori?"

" Are you sure you're alright ? How about you make hot chocolate? it calms you down and if there is anything bothering you and you are not telling me then there will be consequences" she told me with a really calm tone and when Yori is calm, well-you should take her seriously. "And work is Great ! Wassup with you and your Boss"

I clearly knew that she was smirking.

"Really Yori ? You had to talk about him. Ugh. The same. Satan tortures me everyday with his non-existent and totally useless chores and errands !"

"You know the pros totally overweight's the cons right ? I mean besides your humongous salary , you got your own apartment! Whew. And here i'm working my ass off everyday" she said as she laughed a little and I rolled my eyes.

"Rolling your eyes doesn't changes the truth sweetheart" she cooed over the phone.

"Totally. Why don't we swap then ? I will give you my job in a heartbeat"

"You are totally being selfish Yuuki. He saved you from your asshole of a ex-boss, offered you a job, pays you five times the regular and even gave you a freaking apartment ! What else do you want ?"

"You are right I guess. I really am being ungrateful but- he is still Mr. Satan"

"Hate is First step towards Love" she sing-songed.

"That's Impossible. Whatever i'm gonna go and make some hot chocolate. See you Yori"

"See you Yuuki and keep me updated"

I pressed the 'end call' button and tossed my phone on the bed.

I let out a sigh and slumped back on the bed.

Better get started then.

I took a quick shower and after drying my hair, I checked the time again, 7:21.

Office starts at 8:30, got plenty of time before that. Still wrapped In my towel I went to the kitchen to make myself hot chocolate.

The delicious aroma of chocolate filled the kitchen and my mouth watered. I poured it in my favorite white colored mug with a kitten on the side and proceeded to sit on one of the chairs.

The apartment was exquisite and more than I could ever afford. It was on the eight floor of some luxury building which was quite close to the Kuran corporation. Royal Blue adorned the ceiling with pale blue walls, the furniture was elegant with a chic touch.

Kana-Satan had one day called me upto his office and asked me where did I lived ? I was tempted to say that it was all written in my records but thought better of it and just told him straight-a hotel. He looked at me intensely with hardened eyes, I was once again forced to acknowledge the fact that he was just pure handsomeness with his chocolate brown eyes, sharp jawline and thoese lips that were set into a staright line.

He tossed me a pair of keys and resumed his work, I reached out for the keys and stared at his shoulders flex as he leaned back into his chair and resumed typing.

"It's Rude to stare" He said without even looking at me. Oh great ! He caught me staring. Yay. No

I blushed a little and to hide my embarrassment I asked the first thing that came to my mind "What are these for ?" I said as I held up the keys.

"Your New Apartment" He said in his velvety voice and I gaped at him. What ? Apartment ? Why ? These questions were shooting in my head. " Wha-"

"Ask Aidou, he will take you to your new place. No assistant of mine is going to live at The Plaza" He said as he rolled up his sleeves and stared at me , daring me to question his decision or dare I say-his order.

I just nodded my head and left.

As soon as I was in the hallway ,on my merry way to Aidou's cabin, when a question hit me. When did I tell him that I lived at The plaza?

And unintentionally a small smile appeared on my face.

I sighed at the memory and looked at the now empty mug in my hands, but my thirst was far from over. Opening the cupboard I took out the white pristine tablets filling a glass with water, popped them into it. With a hiss, they dissolved and the clear liquid turned pale red.

Emptying the glass in one gulp I turned around and went to ready myself for the day.

I rummaged through my walk-in closet, which was only half filled and picked out a blue colored dress. It was form fitted and professional just the way I liked it. Bringing my hair up in a bun and applying nude colored gloss and eyeliner, I completed my look with black heels.

I looked at the clock caually and my eyes widened. 8:10 !

Shoot! I'm so going to get fired today.

I ran as fast as I could and reached the elevator, pressing the Ground floor button I waited impatiently for the damn thing to just drop all the way to the ground floor. But No!

It stopped at all the floors and I mentally chided myself to use the stairs next time.

I sprinted towards the exit , greeted Cole and Hans, the Guards and ran towards Starbucks. I swore I heard the two of them chuckle but had no time to give them a smartass reply so I Just ignored them.

I banged the door open and went staright to Chris, my first human friend here. He glanced at me and smirked. With black hairs, green eyes and those dimple, he was quite handsome. The girl at the counter glared at me, I think she likes him but I couldn't bother with her jealousy. I got work to do.

A little breathless I told him to give me the regular. He grinned at me and took my order.

"In quite a haste, are we ?" He asked with heavy british accent as he gave me the regular cold coffee, no cream.

I grabbed it placed a few pounds and went away not without yelling "You have no Idea"

I knocked on my boss's double french doors and heard a faint 'come in'.

Entering, my senses were filled with his scent, Musk with a hint of spice. I would have liked it better if he would have smelled like-anything ! But not this. It was unfair how only his scent could leave you breathless. He reeked of authority.

"You are Late" He said as he looked at his watch "By 7 minutes"

"I'm sorry, I ran all the way here , I got caught up-"

"Coffee?" He said with amusement in his eyes. I probably looked like I just woke up, with hairs flying in all directions and beads of sweat forming on my forehead.

"Here" I said as I placed it on his table and took a step back.

He looked at me and then at the cup. His usual plain and emotionless facade in place.

"Bring it to me" He said with ease as he watched me like a predator observing its prey.

I grabbed the cup and took hesitant steps towards him, suddenly feeling very suffocated and self conscious. He was still watching me with hooded eyes, and on cue my hands started to tremble. Maybe the windows are not open ? Do all vampire get affected if they run at human pace ? Is He using his pureblood powers ? Why am I hyperventilating ?

Too engrossed in my own thoughts, I didn't noticed the wooden stand near the table and lost my footing for a second. Well, the rest of the work was done by my heels as I ungracefully tripped in front of him and landed on my face.

"Ouch" I said as I looked up at him and my heart skipped a beat as all color drained from my face. In front of me was a very pissed of Mr. Satan. Well, this time I surely gave him a reason to get angry at me.

His once spotless and perfect shirt was ruined with sploches of coffee all over it.

I took a deep breath and almost melted. Musk and coffee, weird but delicious as hell. Wait what ? I did not just thought that!

I looked at him again, my mouth forming a perfect 'o'. He glared at me.

"I'm so sorry" I whispered as I got up from my previous position on the ground and using my vampiric speed, grabbed a handful of tissues from the table at the other end of the room and stood in front of him again.

I bent down a little and started wiping franctically, all the while muttering apologies and biting my lower lip.

I couldn't help but feel his hard sculpted chest and how his muscles tensed under me. I noticed that the trail was going down and down towards a very dangerous region where I surely didn't wanted to look, let alone wipe. I halted my movements and looked at his chest not daring to look at his face knowing my face must be scralet from all the blush and embarrassment.

"There is no need to clean it. I will just replace it" He said as the shirt was not from some expensive brand. Well, he is a billionare, what else did you expect ?

I stood up staright and looked at him. Big mistake. His Eyes darkened with some emotion I couldn't point my finger at. But , as soon as it appeared it vanished and in place was his usual stoic and void expression.

Why is he like this ?

So different.

So cold.

So alluring.

"Manage My desk and documents" He said as he stood up and went towards the black door. The black door lead to a place where I had never set my foot into. It was his personal place. My guess was he had a side mansion attached to it or something. Knowing him, that was actually possible.

'Manage' was his codeword for 'clean'. Initially, I was very confused. Why doesn't he appoints one of the maids to do it ? And that was what I asked Ruka one day.

"He doesn't like anyone going through his personal stuff" she had said.

"Then what did he do before he appointed me?" I asked.

"I don't know. Maybe He asks Seiren to do it?"

I opened my eyes and started to 'manage' his desk. Well, there was not much to clean. Actually, he is a clean-freak I think. Everything has a proper place, proper rule, a routine. A routine he doesn't liked to be disturbed. Almost like he needs a routine to function properly.

I was sorting out some papers when a black colored envelope dropped on the floor. It looked kind of royal with golden design all over it. I picked it up and flipped it over.

And my eyes widened. It was from Sara and Rido Kuran. Two more purebloods. A Party to celebrate their 150th wedding anniversary. They were royalty. Well, Kaname was too. His parents were The King and Queen. He is supposed to succeed the throne once he marries.

A click resonated through the room and my eyes followed the noise.

He walked out with a new pair of clothes. A black shirt with the top two buttons opened, giving the onlookers a peak at his toned chest and matching black pants.

He looked at me and then at the envelope in my hands and then sat down at one of the plush couches.

"Are you Going?" I asked nervously. Wait ? Why am I feeling nervous?.

Because you ruined his clothes and he is a pureblood.

Yeah right.

I half expected him to glare at me for asking and the other half that he would ignore me.

"I don't have a choice. I need to go and make a presence." He said cooly. Speechless, I just nodded my head and looked at the invitation in my hand. There at one of the ends was something written in black marker.

Bring a Date and let loose.

-R.

I looked at Mr. Satan again. Date ? Him ? But who ?

Does he have a girlfriend? My stomach knotted and my heart clenched at the thought. No. He doesn't. I have never seen a girl he fancies, well, there are many who fancy him. Like both human and vampire girls drool over him and his wealth. But, he doesn't even gives a side glance to them. I relaxed and let out a sigh of relief.

Did I just have a mental war in my head over something that doesn't even concerns me ? Get a grip Yuuki.

"It says you have to bring a date" I said.

"I know. Uncle Rido is a little too hyperactive for his own good." He said with a glint in his eyes.

"Well ? Should I ask Seiren to arrange you a date?" I uttered professionally.

"No" He replied casually while he stared at me. His eyes captivating me and holding me into place.

"Then will you go Alone?" Is he actually going to go alone after his Uncle specifically asked him to bring a date ?

I was totally not prepared for what he said next. Maybe if I had been, then my heart would not have started to beat so fast that I was scared it would pop out of my chest any second.

"That's why I have you"

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