Chapter 5: Accepting
After hours of searching, Dracula was at a loss. He had searched the entire first library and couldn't find a single book that explained what he was going through. Every book that would have a lead ended in a sudden dead end.
"Maybe it's in the other library.." Or maybe it's for the best you don't find it.
Dracula shook his head. Where had that thought come from? And did he believe it?
He looked down at his wedding ring. He hadn't taken it off since Martha's death. He played with it for a few moments, remembering the day he had surprised Martha with hers. The way she laughed at him for dropping it into her tea. The way she cried when he slipped it on her finger.
He would cherish the moments he had with her forever. But for him to move on, he had to let go.
"I think I'm gonna head back to my room Mavis. I'll see you in the morning babe." Johnny leaned on the bed and gave Mavis a kiss on the cheek.
"Goodnight Johnny. Thank you for staying up with me. I know it's hard switching over too our sleeping schedule."
"It's alright. You had to go back and forth all summer for me."
Mavis laughed and replied. "Goodnight."
"Good morning." He chuckled and walked out the door.
Yawning, and barely able to hold himself up, Johnny stumbled towards his bedroom. He noticed a faint light coming from under the library doors. Not really having much strength, he pushed at the door, failing to realize it was locked.
After about ten seconds of trying to open the locked doors, he gave up and stumbled towards his room.
Dracula's head shot up, startled from the sudden pushes at the door. It lasted a brief moment, but it sent chills through his body. He didn't want to be caught in the library at this time of night. He didn't want to be asked questions on what he was doing. Especially if the person behind the door was Johnathan.
After the person at the door left, Dracula quickly put the books on the shelf and blew out all the candles in the room.
Before he went to sleep, Dracula took one last look at his wedding ring. He twisted it around his finger, catching small reflections in the metal. He walked over to one of dressers, opened a drawer, and pulled out a dusty ring box. Gently brushing off the dust, he opened the box and placed the ring inside. Dracula closed the lid and gently placed it back in the drawer.
Thank you Martha for always protecting Mavis and I. But I must move on. You will always be in my heart, my love. Always.
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