Chapter 1

"Susannah?"

Why am I having nightmares about him? This has never happened to me before. Well at least not dreams about him anyway.

"Susannah?"

This can't be happening? This is beyond insanity!

"Susannah? Are you alright? You haven't eaten since the food arrived." Jesse said anxiously breaking my reverie.

I looked up and see Jesse's worried face. But not only I can see it but also everyone else can. It's been 6 months since Jesse has been 're-born' as Father Dominic describes it. I still can't believe Jesse is here in this century with me. Sometimes I think this is all a dream but I never have dreams in which I'm totally happy. Given to my recent nightmares.

"Oh, I'm fine. I was just thinking about something." I said hastily.

"About what exactly?" Jesse asked curiously, raising the eyebrow with the cute scar that makes me lose my balance.

I hesitated. But then why should I keep secrets from the person I love the most. Besides he knows me too well.

"It's about this dream I've been having these past few days... well it's more like a nightmare."

Jesse raised both his eyebrows now.

"What's it about?" he asked.

I really didn't want to tell him. And I didn't want to even think about it. Because the more I think about it the angrier I get.

"Well...in the dream I think I'm at the Point, but I can't see exactly where I am because it's completely dark. Then I saw..." I trailed off and looked away. My hand formed into a fist on the table.

Jesse reached over and grabbed my fisted hand with the both of his.

"What kind of nightmare caused such an effect to you?" he asked full of concern.

I couldn't bring myself to tell him I had a dream about him. I couldn't bring myself to even believe it. Jesse could see that I couldn't say anything more so he released my hand.

"Everything is going to be alright." he assured me.

I looked up and saw his heartbreaking smile. I smiled back.

"Now eat, the food is going to get cold."

And I did what he said. When we were done eating we went to the parking lot of By the Sea café, where Jesse's Mercedes was parked.

Did I mention that he is now rich?

Yeah, well it was about 2 months after Jesse was reincarnated. He received a letter from the bank that stated that he had an appointment at 1 P.M. with the manager of the bank. He really didn't know why they wanted to meet him for because he was like the new guy in town. He went to the appointment anyway just to see what it was about. When he met with Mr. Lewis he went straight to the point.

"Mr. De Silva we have something that belongs to you. Now we know that you had no idea that you were a descendant to a very powerful family that originated from here." Mr. Lewis said.

Which of course he didn't know that Jesse is…well…"older" than him for like about oh I don't know... 105 years!

Mr. Lewis kept explaining to Jesse about his family and who they were up until he interrupted him by telling him that he had to get to the hospital soon because he couldn't be late for class.

"Yes of course. My apologies, well going back to what I said before about having something that belongs to you Mr. De Silva well it could be quite a shock to you." Mr. Lewis said.

"What is it?" Jesse asked.

"Well we were checking our archives and we found that your family had saved their money in this very bank. And we also found out that it's still here." Mr. Lewis said.

"Money? There's still money left of my family?" Jesse said incredulously.

"Yes, and quite a big amount if I may say so myself." Mr. Lewis said with a smile.

"How much?" Jesse asked hesitantly.

"About 3.5 million dollars."

Jesse was so shocked that well according to what he told me he couldn't move. Mr. Lewis sent his secretary to fetch him some water. Mr. Lewis told Jesse that he was going to deposit the money to his account for his convenience.

Jesse still shocked about the whole thing shook Mr. Lewis' hand in a dazed and went out to the parking lot to get his '86 Ford sedan. When he got over the shock he didn't go directly to the hospital.

When the last class of the day let out I was on my way with CeeCee and Adam to the student parking lot when I saw that Jesse was there leaning on his car like a model. When he saw me coming out of the gate he straightened up and smiled that sexy smile at me that made me not only swoon but also another group of girls as well. Which quite frankly made me a little jealous of the fact.

"Hey." I said casually. Out of the corner of my eye saw that the group of girls that swooned at my boyfriend's smile were shooting me envious looks, which made me smile a little.

"Hi." Jesse said with another smile and his eyes were filled with excitement. Jesse looked over my shoulder and greeted CeeCee and Adam which I forgot they were with me at the time.

"Hi, Jesse." CeeCee said.

"Yo." Adam said with a nod.

"What's going on? Aren't you supposed to be at the hospital?" I asked raising an eyebrow.

"Yes, but I just came back from the bank." Jesse said with a grin.

"Well... I think we better go. See you later Suze." CeeCee said while dragging Adam to his car.

"Okay, now tell me what happened?"

Jesse opened the passenger door and gestured for me to get in.

I stood there for a second, and then just gave up. I got in the car and took out my Steve Madden sunglasses I bought at Macy's last week.

Jesse didn't speak a word inside the car.

When I started to ask he interrupted me and told me to be patient.

I was starting to get worried about what exactly happened at the bank. I realized when Jesse turns left on Carmel by the Sea Boulevard where we were going.

Not that I minded really, but it was weird that he came here. He parked the car and went around it to get my door. I had to get used to him doing this because in this century it isn't accustomed to open the doors for girls. But he's a gentleman and I love that about him.

"Are you ever going to tell me what happened at the bank?" I was getting really impatient. We were now walking toward the beach and it was beautiful. The sun was connecting with the horizon, blue and orange colors filled the sky.

"Susannah, I have great news." Jesse said excitedly.

"Well what are they?"

"The manager of the bank told me that they were checking their archives and they found an old account that was my family's. He said that given that I'm the 'last descendant' of the De Silva family, that I've inherited the fortune."

"How much is it?" I asked curiously.

Jesse smiled and said "3.5 million dollars."

"What?!"I shrieked.

That's a lot of money given things considered.

"Oh my god..." That's all I said. I was so shocked that I couldn't see very well because I couldn't even blink.

And now Jesse drives a Mercedes convertible - in which I have to say I looked fantastic in- and he is thinking about buying a condo.

"Do you really think your stepfather won't mind that you missed dinner?" Jesse asked for the millionth time.

"I called home and told David to let him know that I wasn't going to be there for dinner so relax."

"If you are sure." He smiled.

He opened the car door for me. We didn't talk the whole way home. I know that I have to tell him about that dream. But I just can't seem to bring myself to do so.

When we got to 99 Pine crest Drive, Jesse turned off the engine and turned to me.

"Are you sure you are alright?" he asked worried.

Okay Suze, this is your chance you can do this, just tell him about the damn dream!

"Jesse, I'm fine, okay. Don't worry." I said with a faint smile.

At that moment Jesse cupped my face with his hands and looked intently into my eyes.

"Susannah." his voice was heavy that if I'm not mistaking was filled with passion.

"You know how much I love you and I would do anything to protect you."

"I know that Jesse. I love you too."

There was a gleam in Jesse's eyes. He pulled me gently toward him. When our lips met he moved his hands from my face and embraced me as if he were protecting me from the world itself. Eventually he pulled his face away and looked into my eyes one more time and I in his. There was a connection between us as if we were the only ones left on the planet.

"Goodnight Querida." Jesse said a little breathless.

"Goodnight." I said a little breathless myself.

Jesse got out of the car and opened the car door for me. I stepped out and walked to the front porch. When I reached the door I turned and waved to Jesse. I know that most mothers are excited that their daughter's have a boyfriend but my mom goes to the extreme. She ambushed me once I got inside, asking all sorts of questions, like where we had dinner? What did we eat? And what we do on our date?

To skip these embarrassing questions I announced that I was very tired and that I wanted to get some sleep. After my mom left me off the hook – for now anyway- I went directly to the bathroom to take a shower and changed into my silk pajamas. But sleep was the last thing on my mind for I knew that once I went to sleep he was going to hunt me again.