Part One: MYSTICAL LOVE or DEADLY PASSION

June 2003,

Behavna's day was going bad. Her alarm clock did not go off at nine in the morning. She was going to be a hour late for work. She pulls her car out of her drive way and it gets hit. This day was starting to be a typical Monday eventhough it is Wednesday.

Behavna goes inside her house and changes into her running clothes. She gently fold her work clothes and places them inside her sports bag. Since she is the C.E.O she can change at work and not get fired.

Behavna glances at her watch fifteen minutes into her run. She notes to herself that she should be at work in just under or over thirty minutes. As Behavna lifts her eyes from her watch she literally runs into something unmoving and hard; to her surprise it's a woman. Behavna offers her hand in a form of introduction. The lady slaps Behavna's hand away and places her hand on Behavna's chin and moves her head; so she is looking into Behavna's eyes. When Behavna saw the eyes of the woman her words of apology die on the tip of her tongue.

The lady asks, "Are you alright?" Behavna can only knod her head yes because her voice does not seem to work. The lady asks another question, "Do you need a doctor?"

Behavna shakes her head no and then says, "wow, you are beautiful."

Ballari's dark exsistence taught her how to hide her feelings; so she did not let her bloodlust and or her passion show. Ballari thinks to herself, "It would be so easy to implant any thought in this woman's mind." Instead she says, "Thank you; but I have to go." The woman leaves.

Behavna is surprised at this and says, "Oh; Nice to have met you." Behavna glances around and does not see the woman anywhere. She shruggs her shoulders and thinks to herself, "Was it a dream that the most beautiful woman in the world spoke to me? No it was no dream." Behavna continues her run to work without thoughts of the woman or other interuptions.

Behavna runs into her office, locks the door, and closes the blinds. A few moments later Behavna lets out a gasp when she hears a knock on her office door. She straightens her clothes and asks, "Who is it?"

"Mam, it's kelly. I saw you run in today and I thought you could use a cup of tea." Behavna opens her office door and gestures for Kelly to enter. Kelly walks in and contiues to say, "Your tweleve O'clock cancelled. There is also a lady in the fronty lobby that says she can not make her appointment tomorrow. That is why she is here today."

Behavna takes her tea and after a few sips she says, "Thank you for the tea. I would like for you to call the mailroom and have them send up a messenger. Make sure the messenger gets this report to Mr. Johnson by four; thanks. Oh you can tell the lady that I will see her now."

"Sure, I will get right on it boss." Kelly said as she left Behavna's office. She walks to the front lobby and tells the lady, " Ms. Belltane will see you now."

"Thank you miss." Before Kelly could say any words in response the lady was entering Behavna's office. Kelly just shakes her head and goes back to work.

Behavna looks up from her computer screen when she hears her office door open. She trys hard to catch her breath because standing in front of her was the lady she ran into earlier. The lady walks up to Behavna's desk and says, "Hi, I'm Ballari Dalv." Ballari extends her hand for a shake and continues, "I could not make tomorrow's appoinment time because I have a meeting at the same time."

Behavna coughs trying to clear away the lump in her throat and says, "I want to apologize for running into you earlier; sorry if I hurt you." Behavna shakes Ballari's hand and is surprised by how familiar it feels in hers. Behavna can not place where she knows the feeling from. She stops the shaking, but keeps ahold of Ballari's hand. Behavna coughs nervously and says, "I apologize again for earlier." She lets go of Ballari's hand and motions for her to sit. Behavna stands for a few extra seconds; gathering her thoughts and then proceeds to sit down also.

They did not realize that the minutes turned into hours; especially when you have good company. While talking Behavna and Ballri get startled by a harsh knock on the office door. Behavna says angerily, "Who is it?"

"It is Kelly your three o'clock is here". Behavna keeps eye contact with Ballari as she responds, "Keep whoever it is in the front lobby until I am done meeting with Miss Dalv". With her acute hearing Behavna is able to hear Kelly's exasperated sigh and quickly retreating footsteps.

While looking into Behavna's eyes Balllari says, "I am sorry I took up all your time".

Behavna smiles sweetly and says, "It was no bother. I really enjoyed your company". Behavna takes a deep breath and continues, "I am...Or I was wondering...Would you like to have dinner with me or lunch sometime. That is if you are not busy"?

"I would like that. Could we have dinner tomorrow night. I have plans for this evening". Says Ballri knowing well enough that dating is not an option for her. Ballari thinks to herself, "I have never been one to follow the rules. Whoever heard of a Vampire dating" ?

Behavna says, "Yes, tomorrow sounds good" as she takes Ballari's hand and gives it a gentle squeeze.

Ballari sighs at the contact and asks, "Where would you like to meet or I could pick you up at your place at eight o'clock"?

Behavna lets go of Ballari's hand; so she can open her right desk drawer to take out her little notebook. "If you would not mind could you pick me up at my place"? Behavna grabs ahold of Ballri's wrist turing her hand over and places the piece of paper in it saying, "This is my address". Behavna thinks to herself, "I hope dinner is just as wonderful as this meeting" .

Ballari puts the paper in her pants pocket and says, "I hope so too" as she leaves Behavna's office.