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... The next evening, Garnet and her Blood Lust entourage headed to Eternity to meet with 'Count Dracula'. Each member of the foursome mulled over their private thoughts about the possible outcomes of this night.
Garnet was dressed to impress. She knew the deal they were going to make with the mysterious man was a delicate one and she wanted nothing to ruin this night. As the foursome walked inside the club, she smoothed a crease in her satin knee-length spaghetti strap black dress. She had put half her hair up in an elegant style and wore a smart blazer over the dress.
She also made sure the men wore their finest black suits. There was no way in hell that she would let them get by with casual clothing.
"Do you think he's here already?" Chris whispered, looking at the clock above the bar "We're a few minutes early"
"Only one way to find out" Jason said, turning towards the VIP room "We go in"
They all walked into the VIP room, where the 'Count' was already seated, surrounded by three beautiful women. Marty's jaw dropped as he got a look at the way the ladies were dressed. One could hardly call them ladies due to the somewhat skimpy outfits they wore, but they wore them well. One was blonde, the second was a brunette and the third was a redhead.
Chris shook his head, astonished...he knew the preferences of the other two men and wondered if it was a coincidence that there was one of each women for each man's individual taste.
Jason led them closer, noticing that the 'Count' was in deep conversation with the ladies. By the words that he had heard the 'Count' say, he knew it wasn't English. As they came closer, the Count noticed them, a smile coming to his full lips.
"Ah, good evening" he greeted the foursome, standing up from his chair "I trust you have made your decision"
"We have" Jason said, noticing how the 'Count' kept his eyes locked on Garnet in a predatory manner "We will accept your offer"
"Splendid" he said, strolling up to Garnet "I look forward to working with you"
With that, he took her hand and kissed it. Garnet fought not to shiver at his chilled touch. The three women eyed the other three men hungrily.
"There is much we need to work out" Jason said, trying not to notice the women "We will be drafting out a contract, will we not?"
"Gentlemen" the 'Count' said, gesturing towards the three women "Allow me to introduce Elyse, Magda and Katerina"
As if on cue, the women strolled up to them. As they approached the men, it was almost as if they read their minds as to what their tastes were.
"Hello there" Elyse, the brunette said to Marty. She took his arm and ran her hand up and down.
"So nice to meet you" Katerina, the blonde beauty said to Chris as she ran her hand up and down his chest.
"Such a pleasure" sighed Magda as she slid an arm around Jason's waist.
At that moment, Garnet couldn't help but feel the tiniest bit left out. Little did she know what was in store for her.
"Come, Garnet" the 'Count' said, leading her to the table "We have much to discuss"
"What about my band mates?" she asked, noticing with amusement at how her friends were acting around the unworldly beautiful women.
"The ladies will take care of them for now" he said, pulling out a chair for her. As she sat down, Dracula made eye contact with the other women, who nodded in return before leading the men out of the room.
Garnet was thrilled. Never in a million years would she expect to have some time alone with the 'Count'.
"Tell me, Garnet" Dracula said as he sat down regally in his chair "How do you like Europe so far?"
"It's definitely a far cry from Canada" she said wistfully, obviously thinking of home "But I love it here...everyone is so cultured"
"Yes, a rare trait indeed" he said, the tiniest hint of a smile on his face "I am wholly amazed at how uncultured some people are in this day and age"
As they got to talking, Garnet felt more at ease with this enigmatic man. He was very cultured and intelligent...something her band mates lacked for the most part.
"May I ask you what your real name is?" Garnet asked politely, wanting to learn more about him "I find it strange just to call you Count Dracula"
"I am Vlad Tepes of the clan Dracul" he replied, unsmiling "The real Dracula was a direct ancestor of mine."
"So then, technically you are a Count" Garnet said, leaning back in her chair. "You weren't pulling my leg at all"
"Miss Glacius" he said formally, templing his fingers "I haven't the slightest idea of what other people have told you but I am who I say I am"
Something in the back of her mind told Garnet that he was telling the truth. What she didn't know was that the thought came from him.
"I believe you" she said quietly, avoiding his stare momentarily "It's just that in this day and age, there are a lot of imposters out there"
"I agree" Dracula said, his harsh expression softening slightly "I know it's easy for you to be sceptical, but you have nothing to fear from me"...