A/N: Oh my god! I'm so sorry for the little non-chapter mix up about Alex and Evan (which I don't believe will last if it's even true that they are together, who knows? gossip is publicity right?)...It won't happen again. LOL anyways, back to the story...
CHAPTER ELEVEN
"Francis…" Kisa said walking into the house with Eric close behind her.
"I tried to keep him here for as long as I could but he left…" Francis said following her voice to the foyer. She stopped and stared at Kisa a moment before looking at Eric.
"Who is this imposing figure?" She asked eyeing the man.
"Eric Northman…the owner of the bar Fangtasia and sheriff of area 5." Kisa said softly.
"Area 5? The vampire district?" She asked glancing at Eric. Kisa nodded.
"Kisa what have you done? Su familia y yo hemos trabajado tan con fuerza para protegerle de aquel estilo de vida. Usted ha invitado el peligro en su casa, su vida, mi vida y Kayla... (Your family and I have worked so hard to shield you from that lifestyle. You have invited danger into your home, your life, my life and Kayla...)." Francis said, occasionally looking at Eric.
"Francis, todo es fino somos seguros (Francis, everything is fine we are safe)."
"Si las cosas que he oído sobre él son verdaderas, no somos seguros (If the things I've heard about him are true, we are not safe)." Francis said.
"¡La casa de la hermana! (Sisters home)" Kayla's voice rang out as the sound of tiny feet traveled in their direction. Eric turned to the sound and his eyes narrowed in on the sight of the raven haired, bright eyed little girl.
"Kisa!" She kneeled and picked her up, "What are you doing up sweetie?"
"I wanted to wait for you. I want you to read me a bedtime story."
Kisa looked at Eric.
"Hi mister tall man." Kayla said looking at Eric before laying her head on Kisa's shoulder. Eric eyed the small child then looked at Kisa.
"Read me a story pretty please." Kayla said.
"Ok, go upstairs and I'll be up shortly." She said putting her down.
"I'll take her." Francis said taking her hand into hers. She looked at Eric, "I wish that I could say it was a pleasure to meet you but it's never a pleasure to meet a vampire. Also Kisa, Mr. Jennings left you something in the sitting room and he said he will see you tomorrow at the studio when he drops off Samantha." Francis said before walking through the foyer. Kisa sighed. She looked at Eric before heading into the sitting room. She walked through the threshold of the room and spotted a square shaped red gift wrapped box with a black bow. She walked over and picked it up. She read the card which was just a brief thank you, for some reason, before untying the bow and opening it. She reached inside and pulled out a pink ruffle skirt. She smiled slightly.
"Why is this man gifting you?" Eric asked walking up behind her. Kisa turned to him, still holding the skirt in her arms.
"Gifting me?"
"Yes. If I heard correctly, he also purchased the dress you are currently wearing."
"He's just grateful for the service I provide him."
"Service? What form of service?"
"He's married."
"Then what is he grateful for?"
"His 8 year old daughter is in my dance class…I teach dance and actually have my own studio. He pays me extra for specialty classes in the genre she'd like to make a career out of one day."
"You're a dancer."
"A ballerina. I've been dancing since I learned how to walk."
"You will no longer accept gifts from this man."
"It's rude to not accept a gift."
"Well he will just have to consider you rude."
"You can't turn me into what you want me to be. I'll accept as many gifts as anyone will give me. Besides, there isn't any romantic feelings or interest on my behave. He's married and has been for 10 years, I'm not that type of girl," She looked up at him, "It doesn't matter anyway…I'm not your type." She said placing the skirt back into the box. She picked that up and walked out of the sitting room. She then headed over and up the stairs to go read to her sister, before putting her to bed for the night. As just as she expected, Eric was gone. She just sighed, went back to the bar, waited for Laura then drove her home. She then returned to her home and promptly went to bed.
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"Kisa." She turned to the voice and gave a small smile,
"Mr. Jennings."
"Ryan," He corrected with a smile, "Did you get my gift?"
"I did. Thank you."
"I saw it in the window of the store and thought of you. I knew it would look good on you."
She nodded, "How's Mrs. Jennings?"
His expression changed, "She's fine. She's just been feeling a little ill."
"Tell her I hope she feels better and that I asked about her."
"I will." Ryan looked around the empty dance studio.
"Did you have a class today?"
"I did earlier. I just finished with my last class for the day."
"What time is it?"
"Almost six, why?"
"It's the perfect time to have dinner," He said, "Wonder you like to go and have a bite to eat with me?"
She looked up at him, "Are you serious?"
"Very." He said.
"I don't know…"
"I'm not trying to romance you Kisa. I just want to take you to eat. You are hungry aren't you?"
"I am but…It's not appropriate."
"How so?"
"Well, you're married for one and old enough to be my father." She said with a nervous laugh.
"You don't think I look good for my age?"
She looked up at him, "I didn't say you were unattractive I just-" She looked down, blushing, "I can't accept your offer. You're married and I'm not that kind of girl."
"I never said you were. I know you are a wholesome, pure, beautiful young woman." He said.
"Thank you but I honestly can't accept it."
He nodded, "That's fine," He went into the pocket of his inside suit jacket and pulled out an envelope, "Here is the bonus for those extra sessions. Alice really has improved greatly." He handed the envelope out to her. Kisa looked up at him a moment before reaching out and taking the envelope.
"Open it." He said. She lifted the flap (whatever LOL) up and found few hundred dollar bills. She looked back up at him.
"That's nine hundred dollars, all for you." He said. She shook her head,
"I can't accept this. I don't charge this much even with bonus sessions."
"Then think of it as a gift."
Kisa paused and looked at the money and thought of Eric. She sighed and closed the envelope, "It's very generous but I can't take it."
"I won't take it back. I am giving it to you."
"This money can go to better use."
"I'm investing in you Kisa." He said giving her a long look before turning and walking out of the studio. Kisa stood there, staring at the envelope. She shook her head. She finished at the studio, got her things together and headed home. Once she arrived, she cooked for herself, her sister and Francis and they enjoyed a nice family sit down. Afterward, Kisa put Kayla to bed and soon Francis went to bed, leaving Kisa up alone. She didn't mind it, she actually enjoyed being alone in peace and quiet, even though she loved her sister dearly. She showered, dressed in her night clothing and retired to her bedroom. She climbed into her bed, grabbed her remote from her bedside table and hit the power button. She then laid back against her pillows and began to watch TV.
Hours later, Kisa awoke, after dozing off, to the sound of footsteps. She sat straight up in bed and gasped when she saw Eric standing at the foot of her bed.
"What are you doing here?"
"You didn't think you would the night without me did you?"
"Without you? What do you mean?" She asked. Eric walked over to the bed and yanked the covers away from her.
"What are you doing?" She asked, her body flooded with fear.
"Your friend did not show up to work tonight…"
"What?"
"Did I not state that if your troublesome, negligent friend did not do as arranged, you would be penalized?"
"No," She said softly, shaking her head. He smiled at her.
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What's next my friends? I honestly don't know, HELP ME, again (LOL)! Also I want to say that if I had you guys email addresses, I could email you questions (and-or suggestions)about the story instead of posting it as a "chapter" and causing confusion and anger! LOL Thanks you guys for all the help.
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