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"Cassidy? Honey, could you come here, please? " a voice called, and you recognized it was your mom's. She's in her office; downstairs.
Cassidy Noleigh Joules, that's you. You're birthday, August 20, 1988. You're mom's the father and the mother of the household. And yes, you're rich.
" What did you need? " you asked, not looking at your mom and the company.
" Cass, I want you to meet Jack Reichmann, "
You turned around and dropped your jaws. He was definitely good-looking. Your mom has tastes on young guys ( she's 41 ) ever since your father divorced her. She's not yet recovering.
Jack stares at you and smiles, his eyes sparkled. You felt your cheek get warmer, and looked away. You never liked the part where she picks your type for her own.
" What, this your new boyfriend? " you blurted out and quickly covered your mouth as your mom gasped and Jack chuckled while shaking his head as if it was a compliment; that he'd hear it all the time.
" No, I'm not her boyfriend. I'm actually here for you. " he interrupted as he lights a cigar and puts his hands in his pockets. Oh drool, baby, drool.
You pointed yourself, and he nodded. While your mom sighed, looking all worried.
" That's why I wanted you to pack your things, baby. You see, Jack's German and a part English.. vampire. And--" your mother was cutt off by you now.
" Huh. A vampire? There are no vampires here, mother. They're somewhere in Kansas, or Nebraska. The quiet states. How can vampires be here in this noisy, Las Vegas-like state? " you asked loudly, starting to get scared. Your mom is as scared of vampires as you are. It's impossible if they'd get along.
She looked at Jack and understood her expression. He sighs and clears his throat. What a sexy voice.
" You see, Marissa here (your mother) took away my Uncle Marcus' heart. She didn't feel the same way as though my uncle did. She chose your father, and as that news spread in our compound, my uncle was completely devastated and had planned to kill your dad. Marissa was pregnant with you, and negotiated with Sir Marcus Reichmann, " he stares at you intensely and scratched his cheek.
" Ne.. negotiated? " you mumbled. And now you remember why your mother had told you to pack your things yesterday. Your 18th birthday. She didn't even tell yuo why.
He nodded, " She told uncle Marcus that in order to spare her ex-husband's life, she will hand little Cassidy to us at the age of 18. And signed a contract. Your father never agreed, but Marissa signed the paper already. Sir Reichmann died, and left you as a will together with his treasures for his 4 offsprings and cousin, namely me, saying that you completely belong to us and shall do whatever we wish to you, " he states nonchalantly and leaned on the wall, while your tears had fallen already.
Your knees trembled. Marissa looks sorry by the way she looks and had already started to cry. She stood up. Jack continues while giving an embarrassing at the same time friendly smile.
" Now here's the part. I waited for so long for you to turn 18, so that I can take you to the house, " he seems hesitant of telling you.
Your face was flooded by tears but had the courage to speak up and ask. " Why? "
" Since I don't know any ladies who might work voluntarily for us, I decided to come here and take you in as our maid. We won't hurt you, we just need someone to cook, take care of us, and especially clean. " he said, giving you now a coy look.
Oh, my sweet Lord..
CLEAN?!
You know how to clean, 'coz you're used to it with helping the nannies here in the house. But clean for other people? You can't do that. All the dirt.. the commands.. the--
" Clean?! No! I will not! " you were about to open the door and leave, but stopped when Jack was behind you and kissed your neck.
" Look, your mother has decided and she said yes. If you don't ever agree, I'm afraid I'll have to FORCE you to it. You don't have any choice, Cass. " he whispered seductively in your ear, making your flushed cheeks even more flushed.
You turned and saw Jack walk back towards his place. You glance at your mom and glared, " I hate you, mom. "
" Honey, I'm really sorry. I-i wish I could turn back time. I regret it, really, " she reasoned.
" I'll give the two of you some time alone. I'll get your things upstairs, " he excused himself and went outside the door.
Now that he's out..
" What the hell are you thinking?! Selling me to vampires?! What if they could kill me there right away!? " you screamed through clenched fists.
" Cassidy, I'm sorry if I didn't tell you. I loved your father and would do anything for him! I told you I regretted it basing from the relationship we're having now. Trust me, they're not gonna kill you, "
" Ohhhh, yeah, that's so easy to say when you're not the one being sold to someone else, " you grunted and looked out the window.
Your mother was speechless, and felt her hugging your back.
You saw Jack carrying a luggage from his right arm, another in his left, and the nanny helped him with the last. He put it at the back of the shiny, white car.
You admit, you do love Marissa to bits even if she didn't know you. But selling you to a vampire; it was unexpected.
Tears fell again as you gave her one last hug, " For once, I'd wish you could stop and think about me, mother. "
" Baby, I do. I really do. I'm so sorry," she sniffed and buried her face on your shoulder.
And as she kisses your forehead, you walk out the room, wiping your tears.
Nanny, I'm sorry you can't come," you hugged your nanny tight
" Be a good girl to the family, now. " she said, wiping her tears.
He helps you by opening the front seat door and closes it once you go in.
Jack drives off to your new home.
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It was silence all over. You were kind of uncomfortable. And you're not stupid; they're not humans. You clear your throat and shifterd in your seat.
" Should I call you Mr. Reichmann? "
" Huh? ", he asked, he was clearly not listening. " You know, since I belong to you and your family, and I'm your maid now.. should I start calling you Mr. Reichmann?"
He chuckles. " Did I say something funny? " you raised your eyebrow.
" Just call me Jack. I found it funny when you actually didn't oppose when I said you belong to us. And if you did call me by my surname, I'd totally feel old, " he mushroom sighed and had his eyes on the road.
" That's what your uncle said. And maybe I'd probably be a vampire tomorrow since I'll be drained, and--"
" One thing your mother never agreed on was to turn you into one. And, we should respect that. Since my aunt hates vampires. So she hates us. She punishes us when we disobey her," his face was serious and a bit sad. You were really far from the city now.
" So, what does she do? Sorry, but aren't you guys a little too old for punishment coming from your aunt? "
" This road is silent. You wanna listen to the radio?" you noticed his sudden change of topic, and you just nodded, he smiled kindly and turned the stereo on. It was a song from Panic! At The Disco.
Rain started to pour hard outside. Smog starting to build up when you looked over to see a cliff. He turns on the lights of the car so that he can see the environment, and turns on the switch for the window sills, too.
" I'm hungry," your stomach growled, making you blush when you heard him laughing. " Well, there might be some left over, "
" Leftover? " you asked, not wanting to eat their left over. " Well, yeah, no one cooks. And if I cook, you're sure not to come back, " you giggle and he follows.
" So, can you tell me about the siblings? " you wanted information incase you offended them in a way.
" Okay, let's start off with Jezabel Xavier Reichmann. He's 21 years old and he's the oldest. He's really busy, actually, he finished college when he was 17, and has been President of our small little compound, " he coughed for awhile, and concentrated on the road. Jezabel's smart, he finished college at 17?
" Do I still need to take care of him? " you asked, looking at the night sky, with the rain crying hard.
" Yeah, he's busy. He doesn't have time for himself. He takes care of his mother and siblings. WE take care of them, "
" I see. So, how 'bout the second oldest? "
" His name is Ryder James Reichmann. He's 20, and he stopped school in the third year of his college. He's in charge if Jezabel and I aren't in the house. He mostly attends social parties. They're the important people,"
" Really? You guys are smart people, " you were definitely impressed. " Ryder's just a tramp and Jezabel's a snob.. but be careful, they have a lolita complex that takes away girls hearts, " he smirked as he saw the gate open automatically.
The compund was huge. All of it was white. The houses were sticked together in the sides, and all of them were big. But at the very end and the very center of the compound, was this mansion-like house, standing tall and high than all of the others.
One window at the left had lights on, and there was a silhouette. He parked infront of the big mansion-like house and looked at you.
" This is your house?! It's freakiing big! " you pulled your hoddie up, noticing the rain getting stronger and stronger.
" Thanks. But it won't be my problem if you get muscle cramps, " he smirks slyly and you mouthed an 'Oh, crap', remembering that you have to clean everything.
He starts to open his door and ran to you next opening your door, his clothes already wet.
" Alright, hurry up! "
You guys ran to the main door. You shivered for a while and while Jack searched for the keys to the house.
He opened the doors. Inside was like an ordinary house. Only, the furnitures were antique and big. But it was dirty and dusty. It had dirty clothes and underwear everywhere. There were stains on the carpet and leftover pizza boxes. With Mc'Donalds empty container drinks.
The furnitures were messed up. There were family pictures above the fire place. When you glanced at Jack, he was soaking wet, no dry areas were left; he blushed when he saw the things lying on the floor.
In the kitchen, the sink had beer bottles, wine bottles, dirty utensils and silverwares were scattered. You checked out the refridgerator: it had a lot of water supply, not much food was in there. And looking at the shelves, there were many canned goods and Quaker Oats. You closed it and turned around.
"*gasp* Oh, God, " you turned around and saw a guy with the most interesting. He had long black hair that was in a low ponytail and entrancing red orbs; he had two earrings on his left side of the ear. He was more of your type than Jack, though, since he looked younger than Jack.
You stood at the level of his chin. He raised an eyebrow at you aristocratically.
" Do I know you? " he pointed. While doing that, he eyed you up and down, and fixed his eyes on your breasts.
" Uhh.. I-i'm Cassidy Joules and I'll be serving you from now on. Sir, " you said shyly and wished Jack was there. He smirked and walked towards you. He lowered his head to your face and grinned, showing his fangs. " Ahh, I know you. So, you will be my nanny? Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Ryder James Reichmann. What a splendi--" he was cut off.
" Err, I see you met Ryder already. Ryder, Cassidy will be OUR nanny from now on, " he was now in new dry clothes. He tossed you a towel and it landed on Ryder's head.
He sighed, " Well, it was nice meeting you, Cassidy. I hope you do well in your job. I'd like a glimpse of your body tomorrow, " he walked away but not before winking. You blushed.
" Don't mind him. Like I said, he's a tramp, "
" Okay. So, should I start cleaning now? "
" Oh, sure. If you wanna do the job quickly. Then you can meet the other three after, "
" Jezabel, Ryder..."
" Alexey Dominique, and Fuschia Cattleya. That's all four of them, " he added. " They really have nice names,"
" Yep. My aunt named them like that. So, here.. I'll let you borrow Alexey's clothes for awhile until I can get your luggages. He never goes out of the house. I'm sorry if it's too big, Fuschia has a small body even though she's 12," he lit up a cigarette again and went back to the living room. You followed.
Err, thanks for the clothes! "
You were dry and clean. On you were long blue shorts, and a very loose white shirt. You see Jack smoking and sitting on comfy, old-looking recliner, infront of the fire place.
" So, where should I sleep?" you asked, every corridor had rooms, which looked eery from the lack of people.
" Hmmm.. oh yeah, there's a guest room across Alexey and Jezabel's. You can stay there. It's in the left," he yawned. It was night, and he was a vampire, he must be bored.
" So.. where's the cleaning materials? I'd like to start now and meet the siblings, " you weren't excited, more of worried, that it.
" It's beside the bathroom door on the left," he pointed beside the door of the bathroom at the left.
You opened it, and there was a big barrel. It had a mop and rags. It had many cleansers, gloves, cellophanes for garbages, and a broom with a dustpan. You drag it out and started to lift the dirty clothes in a different container, and the garbages in the other.
" So, tell me about that girl.. Fuschia, was it? "
" Fuschia? She's very sweet. She's accustomed to her vampiric traits. She homeschools because she has the determination to study. Her idol is Jezabel. You know, she was very happy when I told her I was going to get you. Knowing that she can have someone to talk to now, seeing that she has three brothers and no sister. She's not close with her mom anymore when her mom found out she was a vampire, " he paused, taking a swig.
" So.. your aunt isn't a vampire? So is your uncle Marcus? "
" No. We were attending a party that time. Us five; and we didn't know that some people around us were vampires. We were humans then, and we had no idea at that time that New Jersey had blood-suckers."
You were starting to gather water in the bathroom, but his voice was loud enough for you to hear, " Vampires bit you in the same night? "
" Yeah. It was horrible in the first day. Their clan was called the Sinclair clan and they were trying to multiply their family members to have an equal war with this other clan called the Tepes. But we moved here to our compound now, where our relatives were, " his voice sounded like he hated that night, that he wanted to kill all of those evil vampires. Now, you were starting to put cleanser on the water and had applied the mop.
" I see. When did this happen? " you looked at him while you were already mopping the place.
" Four years ago. I was 21. And the next morning, she started to hate us all, " he must be referring to his aunt, but he smiled, just sadly.
The corridors heading to rooms weren't dirty. It was actually clean, but a bit dusty. So you planned to work in the living room and kitchen, and for the next night would be in the siblings' rooms.
You're trying to switch the subject as you opened the windows to let some air go in to dry off the floor ( the rain miraculously stopped ) and started to use the feather duster to remove the dust off furnitures and their stuff.
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" So, now that you've told me about Fuschia, could you please tell me about Alexey? " you were in the kitchen now, washing dishes.
Jack was drinking blood in a container, where it labelled Jack's.. You touch it, you're dead. It made you feel queasy to the stomach, so you avoided contact as much as possible. Hey, it was your first time to serve a family of vampires, let alone a human.
" He's a unique vampire. He's 18; your age. Why he's unique? He's got a mental illness. His body is of an 18 year old young man, but his mind belongs to a 9 year old boy. He's like that ever since he was a child. And.. he has ADHD, " he paused.
" What? Really..? I-i feel sorry for him. So, ADHD means..? " your heart skipped a beat when you heard it from Jack, at the same time, you're wiping the utensils and are putting them where they should be placed.
" It means Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A common developmental and behavioral disorder. It is characterized by poor concentration, distractability, hyperactivity,and impulsiveness that are not appropriate for the child's age. He has an aggresive behavior and have trouble controlling impulses, " again, he paused.
" Are there any medications that he can take? Will I be the one taking care of him, or will it be Jezabel?" you sighed, while taking a rest from sweeping the floor and cleaning the counter.
" You should just give him tranquilizers. Inject it in his upper right arm so that it will calm and soothe him. You just give it to him once he's starting to get aggresive and starts to get paranoid. It's a minor problem, so the tranquilizers are just for his anxiety period." he states nonchalantly.
" After that? "
" Give him attention. You comfort him in the best way that you can. He needs it most. Don't worry, Alexey is very sweet and loving, " he smiles kindly, and you return it.
" *sigh* Okay. And I'll just have to feed him and comfort him. That's all, " you mushroom sighed.
" Ah, ah, ah. Not yet. You still need to bathe and change him. He stinks and hadn't had a shower just 3 days ago," he sweatdropped to see your reaction. You were pale.
An 18-year old guy, who thinks he's 9.. You comfort him, give attention, and now, you bathe and change him. Whoop-dee-doo..
" B-b-but I can't do that! I'm a girl! " you protested, and he just smirked.
" So? Don't tell me you haven't seen a guy's body for real?" he looked at you suspiciously. You looked at him blankly, " For real?! Not even your boyfriend's? Not just one peek..? Oh for Christ's sake..!" he slapped his forehead.
" I've only seen the torso. I thought that was enough, " you shrugged. " But still, I'm not gonna bathe him, " you folded your arms. He gave you a serious look and looked at you aristocratically.
" I'm sorry, but you are to obey my rules. Even if it's against your own will, you have to. You can feel at home here, but bear in mind that you now have responsibilities. Blame your mom if you never wanted to do this. You are to listen to whatever I, Jezabel, Ryder, Alexey, and Fuschia says. We can be family together, but you're also a nanny. " he raised a brow when he was done. You nodded and went back to dusting the shelves. " Good. You have nothing to worry about because as what I've said, Alexey thinks he's only 9. He's not perverted and he doesn't mind because he has been used to it that maids or nannies bathe him, "
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" Jackie? Cousin Jackie? *gasp* You got her! "
A cute, silver-haired girl pointed to you. You were having muscle cramps now and you felt so sleepy, but managed to smile.
" Yeah, I got her, sweetie, " Jack says to the little girl as she hugged you on the waist. Fuschia was definitley a small 12-year old girl. But she was mighty strong.
" Hi, I'm your nanny from now on. You can call me Cassidy. Or.. nanny Cassidy.. or Cass.. or--"
" I know! I'll call you Cassy-cake! Isn't that a great name, Jackie?" she asked Jack, but she called him Jackie. He sighed in annoyance.
" You better be good to Cassidy here, Fuschia. Understand?"
" Yup. I'm always good!" she continues to clung to your curvy waist.
" You don't need to do much about her. If you have time to play with her on weekends, then please do. Her food is just blood on those containers. I'll be providing them, " he looked at your hair.
" And.. how about me? Or Fuschia's mom?" you were wondering if you should also drink human's blood; he shake his head slowly to a no. " At the backyard, there are fruits there. I think our neighbor planted the trees. And.. there are also Quaker oats and canned goods for Aunt Delilah. Oh yeah, there's also milk, eggs and bacon in the fridge if you haven't seen it, " all you saw were blood and water supply. You nodded.
" But Jackie, Cassy-cake shouldn't go in Mother's room, right? If she does, she gets punished. Like us, " she looked at Jack with sad eyes. He nooded, " Yes. I'll be the one to bring it to her, "
Fuschia lets go of you and you can now finally breathe properly. She waves to you and goes back to the right side of the corridors, opposite to your room.
" She's one hyper kid, he shakes his head. But as he glanced at you, you were already asleep by the sofa.
He smiled and sat across you, not knowing what to do. Ryder and Jezabel passed, coming from the main doors and the second oldest brother gasps dramatically.
" What happened to the place?! It's.. it's CLEAN!" he smelled the air and sighed, smelling the fragrance of the kitchen and living room.
" Oh, dear cousin, you need not thank me, for I have cleaned several hours! My body has been paralyzed from my suffering!" his eyes sparkled and he laughed in a girly way.
Jezabel noticed your body as he fixed his ocean blue eyes to you then the place. He then scoffed at Jack, " If you made all this work, then who's the girl in the couch? Ryder's property again?"
Ryder smiled and looked at you, his fangs shined through the fire and light. " Beautiful, isn't she? She's Marissa Lansing's daughter. But still, I can't beleive that she cleaned all of this.. for a short time, " he mumbled.
Ryder's big brother fixed his blonde mane and took of his coat. " There's no bad smell. But anyway, don't tell me you took her away with out the consent of mother?" he stared at Jack and folded his arms.
" It's not like she can't clean. Don't you feel ashamed that your clothes are piled here everywhere? And she had to pick up your boxers and clothes, Jez. The least you could do is be thankful that we have her, " Jack protested. Jezabel furrowed his eyebrows, and couldn't help the blush that he was having. Ryder smirked.
" I never said anything that she needed to pick my clothes. Those weren't all mine, it was yours and Ryder's , too. "
" Whatever. The point is, we deal with aunt Delilah later. I feel so relaxed with this new environment, " Jack flopped down back to the recliner, and the brothers followed.
" I must admit, she did well. I wonder how good she is in bed," Ryder smirked slyly again and smelled you.
" Stop being such a tramp, Ryder, " Jezabel reminded him.
" Jezabela, can we please keep Cassy-cake? " Fuschia's voice echoed everywhere. She sat beside you and caressed your hair. She called her brother Jezabele. She is so weird.
" Yeah Jezabela. Let's keep her, " Ryder followed Fuschia and got a glare from him. Jack smiled and stared intently at Jezabel, waiting a confirmation.
" *sigh* I suppose we can keep her for a while, " he sighed. Everyone cheered and you shuffled a bit in your sleep.
" But everyone knows we'll have to face the concequences after, " everyone nodded.
And Jezabel took one glance at you and closed his eyes.
Finally.. a woman.
Hot. The temperature is hot.
You dunno why, but during at warm seasons, the air-conditioner is always turned on by your nann-.. oh right, now you're a nanny.
You're body is still killing you from cleaning.
" Damn! " you cussed. You hadn't realized that you were hugging a pillow, in a soft matress. But you were sweating like you were working out.
Your front body was facing your bed, almost flattening your untouched breasts. You flipped over and fluttered open your eyes.
It was like a hotel room. It was decent and simple, but it was definitley designed to have a tinge of elegance.
You looked over to your side, and your luggages were beside the cabinet. Your room had a mirror and a table for make-up and such.
To your other side were windows covered by thick royal blue curtains, covering the sunlight. You could tell it was day, since there was a bit of ray, at the edges of the curtain.
Silent. Too silent.
Someone must have dragged or carried you here.. and you wish you were carried. You blink and sit up.
Inside your room, was another door, and you opened it, revealing it was a bathroom. It was also nice-looking. Everything you need was there: shampoo, soap, fresh towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, a toilet, a sink.
Thinking that you were clean enough since you had done the hygienic routines, you dressed to a more appropriate clothing and promise to return it to Alexey when you're done washing it.
" Let's see.. I planned to clean the siblings rooms today, then maybe do laundry. Jeez, this is so troublesome.. especially being a nanny for siblings, " you mushroom sighed. Still feeling hot, you pushed aside the curtains and looked at the view outside.
It looked like a good day. People were around the grounds, and there were stands. Kids were playing.. but do they know that their President in the compound is a vampire?
Grabbing your pocket money, you decided to go out and maybe buy candy for Fuschia, and.. Alexey.
You turned around and closed the door. Across you were two doors; and they might be Alexey and Jezabel's rooms. But you didn't bother to wake them up.
OUTSIDE
Everything was okay. Although people are staring at you, and it was kinda' scary, it was alright. They don't know you after all.
People who own the stands where shouting to attract attention for the people so that they could get buyers. It was a market. But you felt good because they are humans.
It was getting busy, and you bumped people on the way of exploring.
" I'm so sorry!" you went inside a random store and breathe heavily.
" It's too crowded in the morning, " a boy's voice disturbs the silence of the store. You look over to where it came from. A young man- maybe 19- looked at you. He was not only young, but handsome, too. You straightened yourself up and stared around.
You were just in the right candy store. It was colorful and it had goddies everywhere.
" See anything you want?" he smiled, leaning forward.
Yeah, it's right infront of me..
" Well, I'm looking for something sweet, but not so sweet that it not delicious..but tasty that can be chewed or melted, or.." you stop yourself as you see the young guy tilting his head to the side in confusion. " Uhm, something not so sweet.. I'd like that." you lowered your head and blush, making a fool out of yourself.
" Oh, sure. I think this is the right one, " you hear some shuffling and he gives you a pouch full of candy. It was in different colors, it was shiny, too.
" How much is it? " you ask, looking for your money in your right pocket.
The guy smirked, " It's on me, " he winked. You blushed again and touch your neck. " Are you sure? Maybe I should pay for it.. you might get in trouble. Your boss might be strict and scold you badly and.."
" No he won't. I own the store, " he said. You widen your eyes, and smile at him. "Seriously? There's no catch?" you try to make sure.
" No catch, " he grinned, flashing you a glimpse of his white teeth. " Thank you very much, "
" But I'll ask where you live..? If that's fine, "
" Where I live? Uhm.. Do you know anyone named Jezabel Reichmann?"
" Jezabel? We're relatives, but we're not much of a talker to each other. So, yeah. Everyone knows him, " he replied nonchalantly.
" I live in his household, " you inform. He widens his eyes in shock.
" What, you're his girlfriend? " he asked as if he was being sarcastic, frowning about it a bit.
" What?! No! I haven't even seen him. I'm his maid," you wren't going to say that you were his nanny; it'd be a shame if you were to blurt it out in his position, especially he was the leader if the compound.
He nodded, "Guess I'll see you next time?" he asked, touching his nape.
" Mmhm. Goodbye now! "
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" Now.. where should I leave the food Mrs. Reichmann is about to eat? They said I can't go there. But if I won't go there, she'd starve! " you worried. You still don't know who owns the rooms; all you know is Jezabel and Alexey's room.
" *sigh* Maybe.. I should just check. Just scan the room. But I won't go in.. just scan, " you whispered to yourself and started carrying the tray of Quaker Oats, water, and a banana.
It's not in your corridor, so it must be on the right side. Floors creaked as you walk, it was still day, in the afternoon.
You stop in the nearest room in the right side of the house. You were nervous; maybe they would kill you for sneaking in. But it's worth a try.
You settle the tray down beside the door, incase you'll bump or step on it. But before going in, you press your ear to the door, trying to find out sounds. But as expected, it was silent.
You knock silently, and.. Oh wait, you remembered. Aren't they afraid of the sunlight? You remembered that you opened the windows when you were cleaning. So just incase..
You went to the biggest window in the middle of the living room. You cover up the sunlight to make it dark. Now that it's dark..
You went back to the door, and you noticed the food was getting cold. You knock again, louder this time.
" Hello? Is this Fuschia's room? Damn.. no answer.." you sighed. You touch the door knob and twist it. You thought it was locked, but it wasn't.
You let go of it, scared. But it creaked slowly, giving you a glimpse of the dark room. But too bad, all you can see are shiny furnitures.
"Uhm.. hello? Is this Mrs. Reichmann's room? I brought food, " you opened the door more and started to carry the tray. Everything was pitch black, and you couldn't really see.
" Huh? Who's there? " it was a small muffled voice. And it sounded like a girl's. Maybe that's Fuschia?
" Fuschia? Is that you?" you stopped walking so that you wouldn't bump on anything. But you could see the bed, it was far away from the window, where it was mostly dark.
" Yeah. Is that you, Cassy-cake?" she asked, now sitting up. "I'm so sorry if I woke you up, "
"It's okay. But why are you here? It's late," Late? You sweatdropped and smiled. Maybe day was night for them and night was day. They must be used to this vampiric custom.
"Well, I know I'm not suppose to go inside your mother's room, but I was figuring that she might be hungry, since, you know, she's still human." you were careful not to talk aloud. You see Fuschia rubbing her eyes, starting to walk towards you.
" Hmm.. I'll show you, but not go inside, okay? It's not in this hallway." she grabbed your other hand and you almost drop the tray, dragging you outside her room.
You can clearly see her now, her silver hair was so long, that it reached her thighs. She was short-maybe 4'11"-her eyes looked heavy that she looks like she is sleep walking. Her night gown was a silky pink that had ruffles on the sleeve and the ends of the hemline.
" I'm really sorry for waking you, Fuschia." you lowerd your, head, still being dragged by the youngest of all siblings to some stair cases.
"It's okay.." she mumbled, still sleeping between walks.
You girls finally stop. Infront you is a two-door room; it was designed with victorian designs. You drop the tray infront of the door. Fuschia opened her eyes, and knocked on the door loudly.
It surprised you that after she knocked, she grabs your hand and made a dash, going back to the ground floor. Your hair was tangled then, and your heart skiped beats. While Fuschia just sighs and smiles.
" Why were we.. no, why were you running so fast?!" you panted and leaned your body beside her door.
" Because.. if we disturb Mother.." she cuts her self off in mid-sentence. " ..she'll punish us.. remember? Do you want to go in my room, Cassy-cake?" she asked, and you nodded. It won't hurt you going in.
It was still pitch black. And you bumped at toys and furnitures, but you found your way in the bed. The bed was big and soft.
" Fuschia, where are your dirty clothes? I plan to wash them, so that I won't have difficulty later." you asked, looking around.
" Oh, it's beside that cabinet. Across the bed, " she pointed, ready to sleep again.
You finally suceeded in crossing the other end of the room, and found her dirty clothes. It was in a big fabric hamper. You carried it by your two arms and went towards the bed again.
"Are you going out now?" her voice was contained with sleep and her eyes were about to close.
" I'm afraid so; but I'll be back at night to clean your room, okay?" she nodded and smiled. "By the way, where is Jack's room?"
" Across mine is Ryder's, and Jackie's room is upstairs.. to the right of momma..*snores*" she finally sleeps. You smiled, and went out her room, to look for laundry room.
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It's now 5:58. Anytime now, the vampires would wake up. You were done with Fuschia's clothes, and was properly hung in the backyard. You cooked for yourself and ate some of the candy, and left the other candies for the siblings.
They were okay, actually. You were just worried about their Mother and Jezabel. The thing is, you wouldn't be used to the chores and other stuff. You weren't accustomed to this before because you were a rich girl yourself. You still are, but you're not living in your house anymore.
While you are about to go to your room, you heard a noise across it. Maybe it was in Alexey's room.. or Jezabel's. Whichever it is, it definitely made a noise.
You shrugged and plan to take a nice shower. But a hand was placed on your shoulder suddenly, and you screamed a little, looking at who the person was.
A guy.. who's hair was silver; like Fuschia's. His eyes were of a dark grey. He was also startled, so he withdrew his hand back and avoided your stare. He was handsome, actually.
He was taller than you, you stood at the level of his eyebrows. And he quivered his lips, as if he was about to cry.
" Where's Jezabel?" he asked, his eyes teary. " I.. I don't know," you shook your head.
"Are you Alexey?" he nodded. His eyes were teary and.. he is crying.
" Je.. Jezabel..*sniff* promised me he would read me a story, " he wiped his tears. You smiled sadly and remembered what Jack said. You rub his back gently to stop him from crying. But he hugged you instead and cried on your shoulders. You blushed, since your ex-boyfriend never does that to you.
" Hey, it's okay, I'm sure Jezabel will read it to you later," you cooed.
" But he promised me yesterday, and he came home late, " your neck was wet from his tears. And Jack was really telling the truth, he needed a bath.
" Cassidy, what happened to Alexey?" Jack's voice came from nowhere, when you finally saw him in the staircase, a towel in his head.
" Uhm, I think he woke up. And it probably reminded him that Jezabel was going to read him a story, " you said. Alexey stopped crying now and pulled out of the hug. He then went to Jack and hugged him; receiving a pat in the head from his cousin.
Jack sighs, " That Jezabel. Always promising things that he can't do," he sat down the recliner in the living room; you followed and so did Alexey.
" Then.. who'll read me a story?" came Alexey's complicated voice. It sounded grown-up, but at the same time childish.
" What's all this racket? And who said I can't read Alexey a story?" an unfamiliar but smooth voice came flying in.
You looked from where the voice was. Another handsome guy. All of them had similarities. Pale, milky skin. His hair was neatly brushed but it was wavy in the end. He had glasses, and it made his ocean blue eyes shine.
He stared at you as if he demanded respect and he finds pleasure by fear. You then look away, and hear his footsteps towards you. He stops infront of you, kneeling down, and gripping your chin gently.
" Aren't you going to introduce yourself?" he asked with utter smoothness in his voice.
" I'm C-cassidy Joules, " you gulped. He only looked at you apathetically and stood up again, a story book in his hand.
" Alexey, before I read you a story, drink first and then take a bath, " he pats Alexey's head and goes into the kitchen.
" Cass, did you prepare coffee? " Jack asked, looking at the direction of the kitchen. "Well, no. Am I suppose to?"
"Tomorrow.. I mean..grr.. I hate this. Uhh, the next time we wake up, please prepare coffee, okay? It's for me, Ryder, and Jezabel." he said, scratching his knee.
" Okay. Alexey, let's get you your blood. Then, let's get you a bath, okay? " you made a gesture to let him follow you to the kitchen. He then looks at Jack.
" Jack, who's that pretty girl? " he pointed, and Jack chuckled goofily. " That's our nanny, Alex."
And as you see him stand up and follow you, you go ahead to the kitchen, smiling to yourself.
Jezabel was drinking his glass of blood while looking at you. You ignore his stare and go get Alexey's glass of everyday source.
Alexey sits on the chair, talking to himself for amusement. You hand him his glass, and he drinks it normally like milk.
" Uhm.. I was wondering when I should be able to clean your room, sir," you look at him. His upper lip was stained with bright red blood, and you thought it looked funny.
You tried to hold back the laugh by pinching yourself on the arm. He raises his brow, his upper lip still stained with blood.
You remembered where you put the napkins, and gave one to him. He was surprised at first the blushes as he finally felt the weight of blood sliding down to his lower lip, he takes it and wipes his mouth smoothly. Everything was smooth about him.
" Jezabel, " he says. " Uhm, huh? " you were kind of confused as to why he said his name. "Call me Jezabel, " you nod and smile at him.
" You can clean my room when I tell you to. I suppose everyone has mentioned to you about not going inside my Mother's room, correct?" he brushes his hair with his long pale fingers.
" Yes. When can I wash your clothes, then? " you ask. " I'll put my hamper infront of your door. I'll also tell everyone about leaving their clothes on the exit of your room, so that next time you wouldn't disturb others," he says.
" I'm very sorry if I did, " you go ahead and wash the empty containers of blood. You didn't bother looking at the containers, because it could probably make you vomit. It doesn't smell bad or anything, but you weren't comfortable.
" One more thing, don't wash Jack's clothes, " he says, smirking sadistically. You didn't know why, but you might as well obey.
" HEY! I HEARD THAT JEZABEL! " screamed Jack from outside the kitchen.
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It's 8:30. Every sibling and cousin was out in the living room; probably spending family time without their Mother, except for you and Alexey.
Your heart was beating fast as you walk by the living room's bathroom, carrying a towels for Alexey. Jack snickers at you as if he was saying 'Goodluck with bathing Alexey!'. You glare at him and blush, imagining Alexey's naked body. Cassidy, you perv!
Ryder flips his hair and has a regretful look on his face, "Crap, how come Alexey always gets the attention on girls? If Cassidy were to bathe me, I'd--" he was cut-off mid-sentence by Jezabel.
" You continue that sentence, I promise I'll cut off your tongue, Ryder. " Jezabel glares. Ryder merely rolls his eyes and smiles at you sexily.
" Jezabela, will you help me with my homework? Ms. Ramius gave me a hard one in Math, " Fuschia gives a sheet of paper and a pencil to Jezabel as she sits on his lap.
" Don't call me Jezabel again and I'll do it for you, " you've realized that the oldest brother doesn't spoil his younger siblings.
" If I can remember, okay! " Fuschia claps her hands cheerfully at the sight of an annoyed brother.
Inside the bathroom, it had a bathtub fit for two. You had filled the tub with water and bath soap; also the shampoo, and loofa for him. The designs on the tiles were elegant and had a nice scent with it. Someone closes the door and you see Alexey, still in his clothes.
" Are you ready, Alexey? " he nods and sits on a stool.
You gulp as you see him raise both of his arms straight. He looks like he doesn't mind. You were afraid that Alexey might do something to you but was then again felt safe with what Jack said about Alex.
You kneel down infront of him and hold the ends of his shirt. You tugged on it and pull it upwards to take it off.
After that he bit his hand and hums to himself. You put the shirt in the hamper and you let him stand up.
It was as if your heart was beating fast that you can't even breathe. He was just looking at you straight. Alexey's torso was thin, but it didn't look weak.
" Uhm, Alexey, would you mind on taking your shorts off for me?" you asked, turning your back on him.
He doesn't say anything, but you hear him taking his shorts off. You could also hear that it was being tossed somewhere.
Hearing splashes of water, you thought that he got in the tub and started to play. So you face him again. Your body stiffened.
He was still standing there, waiting for you. He was nude and you couldn't take your eyes off his.
You were beginning to hyperventilate goofily. He looks at you clueless and tilts his head to the side. And soon, you feel fluid running against your lip. You reach out and touch it, revealing it was blood.
(me: actually, girls in anime don't get nosebleeds when aroused or sexually surprised, only boys do. But instead they get one heck of a blush in the cheeks and across the nose, suggesting a lot of bloodflow to that region. But Cassidy/you gets a nosebleed here, okay? I've read this in the internet ^^)
You then wipe it with your shirt and blush.
" Can I take a bath now?" Alexey asked, feeling bored. You nod like crazy and he gets on the tub.
Moments later, you were done with the shampoo. He was playing with action figures, causing to spalsh everywhere. He made these sound effects that mostly kids do when playing. You thought it was cute.
You brush his torso and back with the loofa. " Hey! be careful! I'm, getting wet already, " you sighed. He laughed and stuck his tongue out.
" Cassidy? You okay there? " came Jack's concerned voice on the other side of the door.
" Yeah, I'm fine.. almost done!"
" Okay. Be sure to wash properly every part of his body, okay? " you felt him smile, and you glare at the door.
" I'll let him do that, " you smirked, feeling determined that you won't have to wash and touch his private area.
" Oh, we'll see, " you can hear Jack laughing evilly in a dramatic way and hear his footsteps walkign away.
" Uhm, Alexey? Can you clean your.. uh.. how should I say this.. your.. thing?" you blushed while looking at him.
" Thing? Ahh.. I did that before, but it tickled. And I don't know why, but it became hard, and Jezabel said he should be the one to wash it, " he trailed off while playing.
" H-huh? S-so.. can you try it again? Please? For nanny Cassidy? " that sounded so perverted.
" But it tickles, and Jezabel said not to do it incase if I did that in public. He said it would be bad if I did, because sometimes it feels nice, but he said it was bad.. so I won't," he gave you a pouty look.
I think I hear Jack laughing..
" I can't do this.. I just can't. I'm too embarrassed, " you start to feel tears in your eyes.
Alexey looks at you and smiled in a charming way, " But you're my first nice nanny, so I'll do it, " he pats your back. You grinned widely.
" Thank you, Alexey. I'll give you a treat later, "
It's 9:59. Yes, you were done bathing Alexey. But when he stood up, you had to wipe his genital so that it would be dry.. and had a nose bleed again.
" Did Cassidy do a good job, Alexey?" Jezabel asked. You were now in your room, sleeping soundly, but still, you could hear them, since your room was nearest to the living room.
" Yeah, we had fun! " Alexey exclaimed.. more like he had fun. Ryder cried (anime-ishly).
" You guys had fun?! Jezabel! What do you have to say?! " he takes hold on Jezabel's arm.
" Let. Go. Of. My. Arm, Ryder. My say in it? Nothing. Let's go, Alexey. I'll read you your story," he stands up and waits for Alexey, cheering.
Ryder was still crying while Jack snickered between his smoking.
Okay, your room's all clean. You can come in now, " you announced to Fuschia. It was 12 o'clock and you woke up just 10 minutes ago. Alexey is now clean; the only thing that you have to do is clean Ryder's and Alexey's room; since Jezabel will just tell you when to clean his.
" Thanks, Cassy-cake! " she exclaims.
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" Cassidy, make sure to tell me when I get home if Ryder or Jack are doing some crazy things. I'll be home at 3, " he says to you while looking at some papers.
"Okay," you nodded. "And.. make sure Alexey gets to bed when the sun isn't rising. He usually waits for me when I get home,"
" Yes, sir," you looked at him as his blonde hair flows around while he does his thing. Smooth, I say.
" I told you to call me Jezabel," he looks at you straight in the eyes, and then he looks at your lips.
" Uhh, yes , sir.. I mean! Jezabel, sir, ahh.. Oh, God, " you slapped your forehead and blush, he chuckles before going out of the door.
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Inside Alexey's room, was messy. Toys and action figures were everywhere. Clothes are piled in the bed. Everything about it is messy.
Alexey looks out the window. You had started putting the dirty clothes in the hamper. After that, you start to change the bed and pillow sheets.
Every now and then, you catch Alexey looking at you. You don't mind, but maybe he needs something. It's a waste that he has to have a mental disorder; he's a very handsome and nice guy boy.
" Alexey, do you need something?" you ask kindly while smiling, making you stop from what you were doing. He blushes and laughs shyly, looking away. And it made you laugh.
" Ryder! Give me that notebook back, bitch! " you hear Jack shouting and you hear Ryder laughing his ass away.
You had wondered why there were broken glasses beside the bed. But cleaned it after, worried that Alexey might step on it.
" I wish I could come back, to the beginning; 'cause there's something missing from your eyes. We lost a lifetime when I disappeared. Now I am coming back to you," you looked at Alexey and see him looking at his fingers while singing. He wasn't the greatest singer, but he can sing. You listened.
"I wish I could fly, I know I can save us somehow. You thought you were safe and sound but you need a hero now. You gotta beleive, even with broken wings.. I've come to your rescue but you can't rescue me, "
You clapped. He looks up at you innocently and smiles a bit. " It's a wonderful song, where did you hear that?" you asked, continuing to clean.
"Jack listened to this while I was doing something. And.. and.." he stopped and looked dizzy. He must've been thinking too much.
" It's okay. Maybe you should rest?" he shakes his head. He rubbed his forehead and leaned his head on the window's glass. He was silent after; talking to himself now and then.
Once done arranging and dusting his toys, you sigh and wipe your forehead's sweat. It was neat when you looked at what you've done.
" Now, please return your toys to where they were rightly placed after you're playing, okay?" you ask him. He doesn't look at you and seems to be not listening.
" Alexey, did you hear me?" he mumbles some random words and looks at you, then looks away again. He IS ignoring you.
He puts his arms infront of him and leans his head, while looking at the stars. It's been awhile now, and he has been doing the same thing. People who have ADHD has a trait called being hyperactive, but he's always silent and lazy.
" Are you waitintg for someone? " you ask, sitting beside him.
"I want Jezabel to come home already," he says. Jezabel seems strict but he's like a parent to his siblings. He's always so calm and disciplined; even though you've known him for only... a couple of hours ago.
" Don't worry. I know you miss him, but he's busy,"
"He always takes care of me. I love him very much, and I wish that he quits his job," he mumbles through covered mouth.
" He said he would be back soon. And he promised to see you when you're done sleeping. That's why he wants you to sleep early," you made the other things up, but Jezabel meant it that way.
He looks at you with weak eyes and smiles sadly. You caress his hair, and he sounded like he was purring, and you didn't mind.
" He really said that?" he doesn't look at you but was still making sure.
" Yeah. So, do him a favor, okay? Maybe he's planning to do something with you when he's not busy. Later, I think," he nods. He crawls to the bed and lies down.
"Jezabel said it's good that we have you now, " you blush. He yawns and scratches his head.
" I see. I'm happy that I came here," you cover him with a fresh blanket. He holds your hand and closes his eyes. You sit there and look at him.
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"Cassidy. Wake up, "
" Wake up, " a voice says.
" Huh? What? But I didn't steal the donuts! " you look up, eyes really heavy. Everything was blurry. You still felt Alexey's hand with yours, and wipe your drool.
It was Jezabel. He looks at the room and turns to you again. "Let's go," he nods. You were going to sit up, but Alexey wouldn't let go.
Jezabel grabs a teddy bear and separates both of your hands. Alexey groans and suddenly stopped as he felt the comfort of the plushie. You followed Jezabel out of the room.
He is infront of his bedroom door and you somehow felt alive again when you saw him. He touches the door knob and twists it.
"Uhm.. are you going to bed now?" you ask.
" Not yet. I'd like you to accompany me for awhile," he says mysteriously. You weren't judging him as a bad person, but you were kind of suspicious as to what he might do. You look at him uneasily and he senses it.
"I have my principles as a man. I cannot hurt you in anyway if it is necessary. You are a part of my responsibility " he became suddenly serious.
"I didn't say anything," you trail off as he pushes slowly his door.
The room wasn't like Fuschia's or Alexey's. It was a very clean and wonderful room. He definitely maintained the cleanliness of his large chamber. It had a nice soft-looking bed, it had nice gadgets such as a computer, a flat screen tv, and an air-conditioning room such like the other siblings' rooms.
" It's a nice room," you look around feeling the garment's softness. He took off his coat and loosen his necktie to let him breathe. He sighed and touches his nape while going to the balcony. Jezabel looks at you, telling you to follow him.
The balcony was regular sized but it has a lot of space. The wind blew through yours and Jezabel's hair. You both look at the sky; it was dark and relaxing, even though it is already an early day. You stare in amazement at the attractive figure behind you, enjoying the wind singing while closing his cold eyes.
" I guess you're really stressed out,"
He looks at you, surprised a bit at your sudden voice.
"It's not me to ask someone for company, so.. you are right. I can't even ask Jack or Ryder. It's not that they are a nuisance and I'd rather be alone, but I can't relate to whatever they desire of. Ryder is my brother, yet I can't fully understand why women are like the reason for him to live. While Jack.. I rarely see him being serious and mature. Or maybe I'm just so different from them that I can't.. socialize with my own family,"
He doesn't look at you but looks at the view of the forest. You stare at him; you never really thought that he would be so expressive. You smile kindly and look at what he was looking.
" Probably, because slacking off for awhile isn't in your vocabulary. You think of so much things for the best of others that you can't even think of so much things for yourself... just for once. Everybody knows you are busy, but taking a little bit of a Jezabel time isn't bad, it's actually good. You know how to look relaxed and calm, but now you need to learn on how to be smoothe and calm inside," you look at him again. He widens his eyes a bit in astonishment and mushroom sighs.
" You're young. And you only live once, so live life to the fullest, Jezabel," you smile again. He raises one eyebrow and leans on the railings of the balcony, his back facing front.
"*sigh* I suppose I should thank you for.. the advice. I didn't expect that from you," he closes his eyes.
"Oh! Well, get used to it. I'm your nanny now.. as Jack would like to say it," you sweatdropped.
"I see,"
" I'll be of any service to you. I may not have like it from the start, but I'm very lucky to be a servant for hospitable and nice vampires. And.. I can't really make my own decisions when it comes to that. So, in a way.. I'm as busy as you are, and you are part of my responsibilities,"
"Yes," he says.
It's been an hour since you've accompanied him. And even though you guys had occasional silent moments, it was a way to escape stress and problems for awhile.
You saw him grimace as he looks at the clock plastered above his door. It was now 4:03, and you know what happens.
" I should be going now. You have to rest and the sun's coming up," you prepare yourself for going out. He nods.
Before that, he gently grabs your wrist, and kisses it softly, bowing and looking at you. You blush and gasp to his sudden movements.
" Uhmm... is this a thank you thing..? " you ask, still surprised.
He stands up again, but Jezabel is still holding your hand. His was cold, but you had a feeling that he is safe to be with.
" Even the lower ranking ladies needs to be respected and thanked. Another rule for the Reichmann family,"
" That's very polite of you guys to do that. Jack said that you, Ryder and Alexey had a lolita complex thing going on; girls get to you always, everywhere," you giggled.
" He's a scumbag. Don't listen to him," he shakes his head and lets go of your hand.
" I'll see you later, Jezabel," and with that, you closed his door and went inside yours, trying to plan out what to clean next.
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" Hmmm.. Jack said he'd be the one to cook for Mrs. Reichmann, Alexey's asleep early, Fuschia's also asleep, I don't know about Jack and Ryder, though. Maybe I should clean upstairs," you thought loudly.
" Or maybe not... what am I gonna do here anyway? The clothes aren't dry.. I'm not hungry, I--"
Something hard was thrown at your window. You ignored it. Must've been a bird who collided with the glass.
Another noise came. This time, it was as if someone is throwing something.
You push aside the curtains, and see the guy who owned the candy store. On his hands were small pebbles. He finally saw you and smirked. You open the window.
" Hey," he whispered until you could hear. He looked around and turns to you again, his eyes shining. The sun is starting to rise already.
" What are you doing? Jezabel and the others could wake up!" you leaned more outside of the window so that you could whisper back and he can hear it.
" What, you afraid?" he asked as if he was provoking you to do something.
" Of course yes! Now, why are you here?"
" Wanna go to some place? I can show you this cool lake in the forest,"
" I don't know.. I might get scolded.. and I don't even know your name,"
" I'm Caleb. Now you know. Come on, it's just once. You won't regret it. I promise," he smiled reassuringly.
Well, it's not like they're going to wake up so suddenly. You don't have anything to do; the rooms and corridors are clean. So, why not?
" *sigh* Fine. I'll be down in 2 minutes," you announced. He nods happily. He is cute and nice. Maybe it's just the devil in disguise.
You wear your sneakers and grab your black hoodie. YOu were just wearing long shorts and a tee. You weren't really expecting him to come there.
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You slowly close the main door, and see him leaning on a tree. You wave at him and he nods back smiling, while walking towards you.
" It's not far. Don't worry, if Jezabel ever notices your missing, he'll come to me," he says, starting walk with you.. and rather close.
" But why? Are you his assistant or something?" you look ahead, and see the green lush forest.
" Heh. Nope; his assistant is his cousin, Jack. He always blames me for things that occurs around the compound. It's not that he really blames me, he just sets his eyes on me whenever things happen," he stops and infront of you guys were bushes with thorns and other green stuff you couldn't really specify.
He sets it aside, even though it scratched his arm, and goes forward after you.
" I'm sure he isn't like that. There's a reason, right?" the sun has started to glow behind the big tree tops. It still looked early, and the wind was still cool.
" They turned into vampires. Because of me.." he trailed off, looking sadly forward. You widen your eyes in shock, making you gasp and stop.
You didn't know that he knows, you thought it was only you, " W-hy..?"
" I'm not a bad guy. And I've been doing everything that I can to make them forgive me. It was pure accident. You gotta trust me," he reasoned.
" Tell me what's the reason," you asked seriously.
" I promised you a cool place, right? Why don't I just bring you there.. it's a relaxing place," he smiled in a friendly way.
" Why are you doing this?"
" I wanted a new friend who might trust me, " he walks ahead, leaving you behind, and you following shortly.
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And again, he pushes aside the plants, you bent up and see the most prettiest lake..
It was blue, and it shined because of the sun's rays; if it was night, it would shine because of the moon. Birds were on the large rocks and other were chirping the day away. The wind blows close to your ears. Everything looks perfect. You face him again and smile; and his response was a grin.
" This place is beautiful," you look around, still in awe.
" I know,"
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" You said you'd tell me what happened," you had settled down on a large rock beside him, staring at the nice lake.
" *sigh* Okay. Jezabel and I used to be close acquaintances, four year ago. There was this charity event in New Jersey to be held, and it promises us we woud receive a huge money when we are the ones to host it," he paused.
" We took the offer. He flied his siblings and Jack to live there for awhile. While the party has started, the person who requested for us to host the event had invited unexpected visitors. It was actually a plan.." he trailed off again, making you look at him.
" A plan for what? "
" We were important business partners and we were famous in the business world. Little did we know that people of the highest power were envious and had wanted to kill us; because it made their own business bankrupt, making us gain more,"
" Jezabel and I were starting to get aware of that; and we start being more careful. But I never thought vampires were the reasons for them to be blood-suckers."
" If you were there, why weren't you bitten? "
" I escaped before anyone of the Reichmann family could. I didn't help them because out of fear, but my mind told me to help them. And I wish Jezabel forgives me, it's a heavy burden in the heart, " he smiles sadly.
You look at him with sorrow in your eyes. You had not expected anything; not even him being the reason for the siblings to be vampires.
You lean on his shoulder. You didn't know why, and it made you blush, " It's not all your fault. Every human would be afraid of them. You just didn't have the heart to rescue your partner and his family,"
" Huh? "
" But I persuaded Jezabel in that event and told him to bring his family,"
" It's fate's decision. It was bound to happen. Don't you agree?" you ask, not leaning on his shoulder anymore.
Caleb looks at you surprised, " It's what they say," he says.
Four days had passed from that day Caleb confessed to you. He was an okay guy, after all.
Every now and then, Alexey gets too stubborn, but Ryder would help you out. And you're happy, since he's not all womanizing like Jezabel says. And so far, ever since he had stopped using his glasses, he turned even pale and he got nice clothes. He was bonding spending time with his siblings rather than work. And he looks really handsome in his new look.
"For the last time.. they're busy! Dammit! " you lock the main door, seeing so many girl visitors for the brothers. It was like the thousandth time now.
It wasn't like Jack wasn't good looking, he actually is; but he has a girlfriend, which everyone knows, so the women doesn't bother about it.
Other ladies brought gifts for them. And Jezabel gladly took it so that he wouldn't buy things again. As for Ryder, he got porn videos and other kinky stuff, which, again, he gladly took it. While Alexey, had toys and comic books, and he was happy.
You felt sorry for Fuschia. She's a very beautiful girl, but you wonder why she's not being sent letters and gifts from boys at her age.
"That's what you get for being so good-looking, " Jack smirks, leaning at the railing of the stair case. Ryder and Jezabel glares at him, getting tired of the girls outside.
But it wasn't as if they were that many. Others looked rich and foreign, but other girls were just from the compound. After all, the compound's population was only about 300 people.
"Where did they come from? " Ryder asked, biting his lip ring which was in the middle of his lower lip, it was new. And you thought it was sexy.
"Those foreign ones must be from where we last hosted the party last week, " he mumbles, still in his bad boy look.
"Ryder, aren't you going to say hi to your fans? " you asked, tired, you looked at the girls through the window. Jezabel stands up, so does Ryder and goes to the window.
Others shrieked for Ryder, others for Jezabel. Ryder started to smile sadistically. While Jezabel smirked and flipped his white/silvery mane; causing for the ladies to faint, and others to squeal.
"You guys are a tease, " you say, while you sit beside Alexey, who was playing with his toys.
"We are not. We just enjoy making them scream. Like in be--"
"Shut up." Jezabel cuts him, knocking his head. Ryder glares, giving him a pouty look. Jezabel looks at you, crossing his arms.
"What he meant by that is; we entertain them just by that. Always leave them hanging," he smiles, closing his eyes. You giggled, and saw Jack sitting down and signing papers.
Everyone sits down at the couch now. You ran down the stairs, panting and sucking air. Ryder quirks a brow while the others ignored you. You had knocked on Mrs. Reichmann's room, giving her food.
Still, you hadn't seen her face. And you want to, but rather be on the safe side.
"Oh, don't mind me. I'll just be cleaning here, " you grab the feather duster, cleaning the window seals and some other edges of the house.
***
"Hey, why is it that Fuschia doesn't receive any letters or gifts like you guys do? She's very pretty, " you say, not looking back at the siblings, who were still doing their work.
"You'll find out soon once her friends come here, " Jezabel mutters not bothering to look at you, too.
"Oh? You didn't tell me she has guests. Should I prepare the snacks you bought? " you had paused from your work now, looking at them.
Jack nods. "They'll need it,"
They seemed serious. What does it matter if Fuschia's friends play with her and her not getting praises from boys?
"Cassidy, bathe Alexey tomorrow." Jezabel demands. You blushed, gulping.
"What? But I thought it was a one time thing?"
"I never said anything about it being a one time thing. It's always a one time a day thing. But I was giving you a chance. Next month, one time daily," Jezabel retorts back, looking at you apathetically. You sigh in annoyance, getting upset now. You all didn't know, but Alexey actually listened to it, and smiled, thinking that he can play again with his nanny.
"Hey, Jezabel, can Cassidy bathe me? " Ryder asked randomly, asking in a sweet tone.
"Only if you're in the same situation as Alexey. Then yes, she can," Jezabel replies nonchalantly.
"I wish I'm you Alexey, " Ryder cries, leaning on Alexey's shoulder. His younger brother chuckled ever so childishly, patting Ryder's head. Jack laughs, as he glances out the window, looking at the girls starting to dissipate and leave, realizing that it is really late in the night. You sighed.
"Thank God they're starting to go home, " you mushroom sigh, looking at the pictures from when they were still humans.
All siblings and Jack in the picture looked alive and happy. These were from when they attended College, other pictures from Highschool. Jezabel was still a kid when he attended Highschool. An effing genius, I say.
You hadn't seen Fuschia, though. She's been sulking in her room; but when you checked, she was just fine.
"I'm gonna buy something outside. " you said, standing up and going to the main door. The four men looks at you. Ryder stood up.
"I'll come with you, " Ryder said.
Jezabel opens his mouth and stood up. "You're not-- "
"Don't worry, I'm not gonna do anything to her. When you get here and she's not with me, kill me then, " Ryder glares at his older brother, receiving another one back.
"We have a deal,"
OUTSIDE
It looked nice tonight. There were full of people out the sidewalk; talking and others still opening for their stores.
"Good evening, Mr. Reichmann," a lovely young lady bowed to him. Ryder smirked and nodded; he had seen the lady's blush and so had you.
"May I know who this lady by your side might be?.. Oh! *blushes* please forgive me from intruding, clearly she is your new love--"
"She is my attendant. Miss Roberts, please introduce yourself to her." Ryder says apathetically, getting tired.
Miss Roberts smiled kindly to you, even though her eyes betrayed her, it was pure jealousy. She bowed to you, while you, you just stood there surprised.
"Oooff! " you exclaimed, shocked that Ryder had pushed your head below, to bow in the same level with the girl.
"I've been blessed to have met Sir Ryder's attendant. Miss? " she looks at you.
"Uhh.. Uhm, Ca-Cassidy Joules," you smile, not sure what to say.
After you exchanged bows and greetings, you both have straightened up.
"Now that you beautiful women have met each other, must I please excuse myself and my attendant? " he asked, lowering his face to hers inches away, and again, shades of red had covered her face.
"Yes, you may. I bid you a good night," smiling, she turns to walk in the opposite direction.
"She must be crazy for you, " you smile and look at him, and he looked rather innocent.
"I don't really care. She's okay, I guess, " he looks around the stores, waving at people who had greeted the famous Reichmann member.
"You're really famous here, " you mumble.
"Not as famous as Jezabel. Another thing is my family is the fifth generation of the Reichmann's. So.. yeah, " he nods. You didn't know why, but you had started to giggle.
"What? What? There's something on my face? " he pointed at his face, looking worried. You shake your head, and had a confused look as a reply.
"It's funny how you became a different person infront of your family, while in here, with me, is another person. Wait.. I don't get it.." your eyes spins around in a circle, kind of confused by what you're saying.
He chuckles, "Yeah, I get it. I dunno, I am a womanizer, I do have a lolita complex, I smoke, I drink, I party.. well, that's all of my vices. But I can be an okay guy, you know? I have my limits," he puts his hands in his pockets.
"I know. I also found out that your older brother is okay, too. It's not all looks. Sometimes, it is. But I think the attitude wins always," you gave him the kindest smile.
He was surprised. By what you said. Sure, he has heard about attitude being better, but he hadn't heard of it from women. After a look of surprise and bewilderment, he nods and smiles kindly, too.
"*gasp* This is the gift I want to give my grandmother! " you pointed to a warm, royal-looking quilt. The storeowner looks at Ryder then smiles.
"I see that your lady friend desires my hand-made quilt, my sir. " he smiles again, bowing to you.
"Will you be taking it, my lady? " he asks, handing it to you. You put a finger to your lips, and think.
"Hmmm, how much is it? " you ask, getting your allowance money that you have been saving. But you were unsure if you should buy it, since it looked really expensive.
"Four hundred thirty-three dollars. As you can see, this is my only living, and I have to make something out of it," he smiles sadly.
"Four hundred thirty-three my cra--! " you were cut off by Ryder, who put his hand on your mouth. The storeowner flinches at the sudden rise of your voice.
"She'll take it. Just charge it to my account, old man. " he gave the owner a reassuring smile. Both you and the owner looks at him, surprised.
***
"We're home! " you exclaimed. Ryder had bought you the quilt, and you were happy about it. By this time, at 3:58 AM, you had been drooling in your sleep, wishing for Gerard Way to marry you and sing for you, but you had been accustomed to their sleeping schedule, which was unusual for humans to do so.
"Hm? What did you buy? " Jack looks up from his share of papers. Alexey is crying while Jezabel had been somewhere.
"Why is Alexey crying? " you ask, running towards the crying sibling.
"Je.. jezabel took my toys away. " his voice was muffled because he had cried again on your shoulder. Ryder glared in the direction of the kitchen, and took another batch in Alexey's room.
"Here, you can play with these for awhile, Alex. Until I can get it back from Jezabel. " Ryder says, giving him the toys.
Alexey looks over you shoulder, but he cried even more. You and Ryder were startled.
"I don't want them, I want my new toys! " those that were given by his fans? Ryder sighed as Jezabel walked in, with Alexey's toys.
"Oh, there you are; Alexey has been crying for a long time now," you smile. Jezabel holds the toys even tighter.
"Why won't you just give it, Jezabel? Don't tell me you also got ADHD? " Ryder spats, crossing his arms.
His older brother growls low, showing a bit of his fangs. "Do you even know what time it is? "
"The hell.. it's 4:01 already. Do you even have to be Mother in this family? "
"Do you have to be such a nit-wit, idiotic fool? " Jezabel asked calmly and continued.
"It's past Alexey's bedtime, he's supposed to be asleep awhile ago now. To hell if I care where you are, " he mumbles and stares at the crying Alexey.
"Go to sleep, " he nods in the direction of their rooms.
"No, I don't want to. I want to play with my toys, " he says, hugging you.
You looked over Jack who's been trying his best not to side with any of his cousin by still reading documents.
Jezabel kind of has a point, Alexey and his family aren't humans anymore.
"Just give the kid a break. It's not like he's going out. Cassidy already covered the whole house full of those damn curtains, " Ryder said, calmly sitting next to Alexey. And he received an icy glare from his older brother.
"I don't have to listen to you. Alexey, get up. You can play tomorrow night. If you don't, I'll tell Mother about the bad things you did. And if you don't listen to me, I won't give you the toys back, " he says, apathetically. Your heart dropped, but you remained quiet. You had sensed Jezabel starting to get angry now, and you guessed that it might not be a good time to share your opinions to him.
Alexey's face was red and his nose was pink from crying. You hushed him as you see Jezabel losing his patience as he massages his temple.
"It's okay. Come on, give your big brother a chance, I'll buy you ice cream tomorrow. Okay? But for now, you have to sleep and get some rest. Please? " you gave him a sweet smile which made him blush. Indeed, he was already drowsy but he was in denial.
"But.. I don't want to," he mumbles, starting to fall asleep.
And a couple of promises to Alexey, he permanently close his eyes until tomorrow night. You sigh, glaring at Jezabel and Ryder. They look up at you innocently surprised.
"Thanks, Cass. Didn't know which side to take, " Jack smiles and carries Alexey in bridal style. Their looks proved you wrong. He goes to Alexey's room.
The only one left were you, Jezabel and Ryder. Who wouldn't be upset on making their youngest brother cry? And who would be so mature to argue about a simple thing?
"Hey, Cassidy it's not my faul-- " Ryder stands up, trying to reason.
"I'm sure I didn't do anything so it must be Ryde-- " Jezabel was also cut-off.
"I'll be sleeping now, " you say, ignoring their reasons and allibies.
You shut the door tight and went directly to bed, not forgetting to lock the door.
Both older brothers look at each other, and growled.
"It's all your fault! " they point to each other, crossing arms, then sticking their nose up, looking away of each other.
MORNING: 10:34
You had alarmed the clock that was not used by the family. You rolled out of bed, and shut the alarm clock by pressing hard on it.
There was no apparent reason for you to wake up, and you were still really sleepy, but had remembered to feed Mrs. Reichmann. Today's food, bacon and eggs, and juice!
You were thankful for Fuschia teaching you how to cook basic food incase if the others wanted to eat or drink something besides blood. And at the same time, your stomach was growling, perhaps it has not been used to the eating schedule.
"All right, this smells good. " after cleaning the pans and the stove, you eat your share of breakfast.
Once you were done with your dirty dishes, you head for upstairs. You put the tray of food gently on the floor, infront of Mrs. Reichmann's door.
After knocking loudly three times, you made a mad dash towards the stairs, and felt the adrenaline. Nervous as to Mrs. Reichamnn would see you.
But while stepping at the last stair case, your feet had not balance the pressure; you didn't know why, but you felt something sticky and wet. Causing you to go face first on the floor; second your body, and man, did it hurt.
You bit your lip hard for you to not scream so loudly. Blood fell to the floor, making you queasy.
You were feeling alright, but the problem is your lower lip was aching and bleeding rapidly.
You regained your posture.
From the depths of silence, you heard a giggle. A giggle.. in this early, silent, nostalgic, creepy, dark mansion. And, your heart skipped a beat, feeling scared now.
Two fits of giggle. Yes, with a moan.
By now, you had gulped and tried to forget the scary things going through your head, thinking it was just Fuschia.
So you slowly tip-toe towards Fuschia's door, careful not to make a noise.
Yes..! It was her voice and giggle. But there were two of them. Is it her friends? There's only one.. no, three. Another one was deep.
As soon as you could think, you slowly twist the door knob, trying to listen on what they were doing.
You slowly peek. Her room was still dark, but you could see where she was. And, you stiffened.
There was a boy. *GASP*! A teenager! And a girl, same age with Fuschia. And, they were.. HALFWAY NUDE!!
Your mind was like spinning, as you see the boy and Fuschia kissing passionately, while the other girl take Fuschia's clothes off, with matching kisses in the inner thigh!
You start to feel light headed. Taking a step back, you start to hyperventilate silently.
You peek again.. and saw Fuschia being aggressive with the other girl.
Fuschia's.. BISEXUAL?!
PROMISCUOUS?!
A DISCREET LESBIAN?!
I wonder if the others know this. =_=''
Someone grabs you by your arm. You were about to shriek, but a hand covered your mouth roughly, pressing you into his chest. Clearly, he was a guy because he was strong, and.. he had no breasts.
"Sshh, it's me. What the hell are you doing here anyways? " Ryder let's go of you, turning your body to face him.
"How.. how.." you were still hyperventilating. And Ryder didn't do anything to calm you down. He was half naked, dammit. Boxers. Boxer shorts.
His body was pale, and slender. Though not thin, not also masculine. He had no body hair, making his legs shiny without any scratches.
While waiting for your reply, he fixes his free ebony hair in a messy bun, pushing you forward towards the living room.
Before that, he peeks through Fuschia's slightly opened door, shaking his head and sighing after.
***
"I.. I saw.. Fuschia.. a boy.. kiss.. lust.. " you mumble, still in shock. Ryder gives you a glass of water to drink and rubs your back gently.
"Yeah, she's gay. She's a discreet tomboy, she's promiscuous. She's all that. See? She's not lonely! " he tries to comfort you.
As soon as you could feel better and could speak..
"What do you mean she's all that?! She's only 12 for crying out loud! Wha-- " you whisper loudly for him to hear, but he cuts you by putting his pointing finger on your lips, trying to keep your mouth close.
He sees the blood still dripping, and goes near to your face, making you move backwards from the couch you had been sitting on.
He licks your chin with the blood stained on it. He lets his tongue slide up to the bottom of your lower lip, licking all the blood that he could get from you.
Your face grows a tint of bright red as he looks at you.
"Your blood.. is sweet.. "
You try to push him aside gently, trying not to be rude, but he was too strong.
He lets his tongue work on your lips, licking all the blood. You could feel his fangs graze your skin, but not enough to injure it. He was a man of his word.
And finally, he sucks on the wound, which was on the sides of your lower lip, as if kissing you.
And as soon the blood stops going out, he moves back and smiles in a kind way.
"No more blood! " he chirps childishly, making you sweatdrop.
"Uhm, thank you.. " you look away, still bewildered about everything that's happening right now.
"Shouldn't we be telling Jezabel about this? " you ask, changing the subject.
"He knows, but he doesn't allow it. He's just looking for ways on how he should not scold Fuschia for that, " he looks at his sister's door.
"Does Fuschia know that you guys know? "
"Maybe. Now go back to sleep. We'll have a talk about that later, " he stands up, and you follow.
He walks you to your door, glaring and pouting at the same time at Jezable's door. You wave to him as he winks, closing your door.
"Why am I being called in Jezabela's office? " Fuschia asks you rather innocently. As if she had done nothing wrong. You didn't answer but held her hands gently.
You know the boy was still around her room; Ryder just told you before going in, because he could feel it. While the girl, disappeared.
You felt sorry for Fuschia. Somehow, you were upset about seeing them about to have sex, while you didn't even tried it. And you've only had 3 kisses.
Even though it was just a couple of days, you've grown attached to her; not only her, but to every sibling and Jack.
You sighed, "Please answer me honestly, okay? " she nods, her lips starting to quiver.
"Where's the boy? "
"H..huh? What boy? There's no-- "
"Don't worry, Catt. I can handle it," you jumped (literally) from your place and turn around, looking at the bathroom. And there he was.
He looked older than Fuschia's age, and is definitely handsome. He leaned on the door calmly, his button-up shirt opened, revealing his chest.
He looks sweet and laid-back. But definitely he had the teenage spirit going on from the accessories, to the three ear piercing on his ear and one on his other.
His hair covered his eyes, making it difficult for you to fully see the color of it.
Fuschia blushed as he kisses his girlfriend's cheek. You stood up, and you were at the same height as he was. He smiled.
"She told me alot about you," he holds up a free hand to be shaken by you.
You smile, "Now, I'd like you both to head to Sir Jezabel's office. And.." you gesture to the boy, ".. please be polite to him. He has a bad temper and gets migranes easily," you started walking out, smiling, being followed by the young couple.
***
In Jezabel's study, everyone was there, except for Mrs. Reichmann, who's always absent.
Jezabel massaged his temples, rather upset and frustrated that it's happening again. He was unsure of what to say, not wanting to embarrass and scare his youngest sibling. The sweetest of them all.
Fuschia felt like she had betrayed everyone by her innocent, cute demeanor.
Ryder stood beside Alexey, who was biting his hands and talking to himself. Jack was smoking until Jezabel had had it with the smell engulfing them all, making him pout.
While you sat there, next to the kids, for comfort or something that might happen unexpected. Finally, Jezabel spoke in his emotionless voice, taking his glasses off, and staring at the boy.
He narrowed his eyes so that he could clearly see the fool who was touching his sister. But it was to no avail, he thought his eyes were useless.
"Tell me, boy, what is your name? "
"Julian Rice, sir. " he looks down.
"How come I have not seen you in my compound? "
"My family lives here, and I came to visit them and Fuschia. I study outside of this place,"
"How old are you? "
"I'm 15, " everyone's eyes widened except for Jezabel's ad Alexey's. Alexey clearly didn't listen, while Jezabel furrowed his brows and narrowed his mysterious eyes even more. His fangs grew.
"Do you love my sister?"
Fuschia looked at him intently, earning other gazes. It was difficult for him, since from the start that they were seeing each other, it was all about sexual lust.
Julian cleared his throat. Now that you could fully see him, he has a lavender shoulder-length hair, his red rubies shining as it stared at the superior before him who is called Count Jezabel, Sir Jezabel, or even President Reichmann.
"Well? It is a simple 'yes or no' question. You cannot be that dumb," Jezabel stated calmly, still keeping an eye.
"I care for her, " he mumbles. Ryder raised a brow.
"So you do love her? " came Ryder's voice.
"If you cannot answer this question, which is simple, you will be forced to marry her. I'm giving you a second chance now, "
Your mouth dropped. He can't be serious.
MARRY AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE?!
Julian stood up and panicked. So did Fuschia.
"Brother, you can't be serious!? " came Fuschia's trembling voice. True, she loved Julian like no other, but to embarrass her lover and to let him suffer, it's beyond what she had thought.
"I am serious, Fuschia Cattleya Reichmann. Sit down. " he was very serious and angry now, he had just used her full name against her.
But it didn't stop her from being rebellious to her big brother now. Julian let out balls of sweat.
"I won't si--"
"SIT. DOWN." his voice boomed in the big study room, getting Alexey's attention; had he thought it was him to be called attention for, he did so on the shiny, wooden ground quickly.
Fuschia followed, now crying silently.
"And you.. " he stared at Julian. " You are not to leave this study until you answer me. "
"Look, it was no big deal. We just hooked up and--" Julian was stopped mid-sentence.
"Hooked up? No big deal? How dare you say that? " he raised a stern eyebrow. And he thought he should follow Julian's choice of modern words and expressions.
"You fuck with my sister, a Reichmann, and you can't even tell me you effing love her? Don't you tell me a crappy reason. If she gets pregnant, I swear I'll sell you to the Tepes,"
"Love is too strong for what we feel for each other. It's--"
"So you mean she is nothing but a good fuck after studying?" Ryder asked, whispering in Julian's ear, surprising him.
"Fuschia, do you love him? " Jezabel turns to the crying girl.
"Yes. I love him very much, " it caused Julian to gasp.
"Answer straight. Do you love her, or no?"
"Jezabel. " you whispered. Everybody looked at you, making you blush.
"Give him a chance to think, " Jack interrupted. Receiving a glare from his cousin.
"Please, Jezabel? " you pleaded, wiping Fuschia's face with your clean hands.
Jezabel sighed, throwing a vase across the room. All the people except for Jack and Ryder whimpered.
He goes to his big desk and sits down on the leather seat, mostly used in some offices, but larger and expensive looking. He continues to type on his laptop, but paused, not bothering to look at everybody.
"Leave. Mr. Rice, if you cannot answer that by tomorrow night, I'm afraid your wedding plans come on the day after tomorrow. You are not to speak or be near with my sister until the next day. Go to your house for the moment. Cassidy, escort them, out of my room except for Fuschia, and when you are done, come back here. NOW. "
All of you quickly fasten your pace and went outside, leaving Miss Reichmann in.
***
"Why are you doing this to me? How can you let that kind of thing get inside of you? " Jezabel asks strictly to Fuschia, who was still crying.
You were beside her holding her hand.
"*sniff* I'm sorry, Jezabel. I didn't mean to, "
"How come I didn't know of this? I've done my everything to protect you. And here I am, betrayed by whom I had not expect to betray me?! " his voice arose sooner.
"I.. I love him! " she shouted.
"What do you know about love!? It's impossible for you to feel what love is when I cannot feel and cherish it myself!"
"Because you are too caught up with everything! I have every right to feel something special for Julian even if I'm twelve..! "
"But did you have to express it by making love? Why can't you just tell me straight than that of letting Cassidy here your moans of ecstacy? Did you not think it was a shame and a sin..? "
Jezabel knew how to reason and argue with opponents, that's why he was an important man in the business. He knew how to bring out the worst of each person he encounters.
And to that result, it made Fuschia speechless.
"Why are you acting like Mother? Shouldn't she be the one taking care of this?" Fuschia spatted.
Jezabel sneered in disgust to his sister.
"Oh, you want Mother to take care of this? You have no gratitude, Fuschia. For all of your sake, I sacrificed and made my way to this top position for all of you."
Everything that Fuschia was saying led Jezabel back to his heart dysfunction. He can't let that happen. Not now.
"I have not stopped until this day, or until my muscles are dead and destroyed, on working. All of these things that you receive came from my bloody hands because Mother failed to do her rightful job. The least you could do is to obey and think what is best for you. Because that is what I'm doing now; trying to give what's best for all of you..." he pauses, then continues to his apathetic voice.
"I cannot accept that you are promiscuous and homosexual. You are not grown up yet to full understand; your body is of an image of a girl, and your soul should act like it. And because of all this, I had missed a lifetime of playing with my siblings, or having an exciting time with other children my age. Be thankful that you have yours." pausing, he takes his glasses of and wipes it with his white shirt, and put it back on.
"You are a female. You were not made because men wants to be pursued, but women wants to be pursued. Every woman in this green planet that we live in has a sacred treasure to protect. And that is what you call your Virginity. You had broken yours and gave it to someone who does not return your love."
"Leave now, and we shall settle this tomorrow night. But think of what I am saying, because you know your oldest brother is a man of few but important words, " he says. Jezabel nods to you, telling you to let Fuschia rest.
You looked at her as you both walk to the door, and she looked like she regretted everything that she had done.
Little did you and Fuschia know, Ryder and Jack eavesdropped in the door, and flash stepped to the living room as soon as you and Fuschia walked out.
Jezabel knew that they were listening, but did not bother to shoo them off. If he cannot be open-minded about his feelings about everything, why not let them know half of his sufferings?
He touches the scars and new scratches on his back. Oh, had he remembered the sorrowful days. He definitely loathed the person who ahd brought him to the world.
He whispers, "Not only to you, Fuschia. But also to the others. Dammit, Mother is too harsh."
He knew he would have a new meeting with his mother now, and that's why he prepares to leave and go upstairs. And he hoped you wouldn't catch him walking down the stairs, with bloodstains on clothes and scratches everywhere. He also hopes the others wouldn't see it, even if they had felt their Mother and Aunt's wrath.
"I don't love her, " he mumbles. Julian could only mumble for he is hurt of what he is saying.
No one forced him to tell everyone that he doesn't love Fuschia. He just realized that he was way older, and that he and she needed to concentrate on their studies. Especially for the Reichmann girl. He wants the best for her. Of all the girls he had slept with, he wants the best for Fuschia.
You look at Jezabel, he was staring at Julian in content. Before, his stare at Julian was cold, but now.. now that he'd heard what he wanted to hear, it was satisfied and somehow happy.
Fuschia's small pink lips quiver terribly, hot tears starting fall down her warm cheeks. Her heart pumps fast, giving her an irregular breathing.
"Julian," she mumbles, "It's not true, right? Y-you're l-lying , right? It's not possible, you said--, "
"What we had was not special that it can be taken to marriage. I'm sorry if I'm making it seem like I'm the one who benefits through all this. Really, I like you a lot than any other girl I've steadied with, " he gives her a sad smile, kissing her forhead, and a kiss on the lips one more time.
"Jezabel, let's give them a room, " Ryder says in a concerned voice, looking at the young couple.
Jezabel nods, going out first, and followed by the others next.
Fuschia was terribly hurt. Her first heartbreak, and Julian's second.
But now that she thought about it, his last words to her was so meaningful, that she would expect him forever.
I promise, I'll come back for you. When everything is done, I swear.. I'll come back to you. Just wait..
He actually loves the baby girl Fuschia.
***
"Okay, you can come out now, Alexey, " you announce to him.
You were yet again, bathing him. You looked away, still not used to it.
Your arms were up in the air with a towel to wrap Alexey with. And as soon as you can feel his body together with the towel, you let go of it and settle his fresh clothes on the bathroom's counter.
"Please be a good boy to the guest and Jezabel, okay? " you pleaded, now drying his face and next, his shoulder-length shaggy hair.
"Okay, but I hope girls won't have to invite me in their rooms. They say we have to play quietly, " he says, now biting his hand.
You raise your eyebrow, playing along. Somehow you had gone motherly to Alexey, but still can't help it that you're attracted to him. "What game do you play? "
"They say it's the adult version of Basketball. They tell me what to do, "
You blush, "What equipments do you use? "
He doesn't answer but talks to himself. He was distracted again.
You continue, "What else do they do to you? "
"Someimes they play with it. But sometimes I want to make babies with them , too. But Jezabel says it's bad when you're still not married. So I don't wanna play the Basketball game. " he smiles, his hair now clean and not messy because yuou just combed it now; but it was still damp.
You settle the towel on your shoulder, rushing out of the bathroom to knock harshly at Jezabel's door.
He opens, and you see him closing his eyes. On his lips was a black lace. He was concentrating on tying his hair in a high ponytail.
His black lace matched his black suit. He turned even paler; and you thought he was so fragile to touch. It was cute when his glasses were hanging limply on his nose.
You gave him a time to tie it, since he looked annoyed by his hair, always messing with his eyes. And finally, he sighed, done with his beautiful hair.
"Is something the matter that you were knocking harshly at my door?" he asks cooly. His gaze transferred to the bathroom, Alexey was talking to himself.
"Does this concern Alexey? "
"You're damn right it does! How can you let girls touch him? He doesn't know that stuff! "
He leans on the doorway and sighs.
"It's not that I let it happen. It just does. He gets lost in the big crowd, and wanders off. But when I knew that the girls sleeping with him were daughters of a business partner, I let it be. Let us be practical, he is actually 18, therefore he seeks for something a human can do with the opposite sex. I, on the other hand, do not tell him what to do but lecture him on what to do, " you let him pass.
"So he's not a virgin anymore? " did you have to ask that question?
"Tch. Obviously, " he mutters.
--
"Come on guys! We're late, come on! " Ryder's voice was loud and demanding.
It was a question to everyone why he was in a hurry, when it's usually because of him on why they are constantly late.
You observe him. Ryder's balck mane was in a low ponytail, his suit was still black, but the undershirt was red, matching his sharp red eyes. Everything on him was black, including the piercing on his lower lip and the ones on his ears. You blush as you see him glancing at you, making you look away.
"Dimwit, the time's adavanced. It's a quarter to 8, the party starts at 8:30. You don't have to shout, no one's deaf here, " Jezabel spats, causing his younger brother to smile goofily.
"Cassy-cake, do I look okay? " Fuschia asks, looking at herself.
Fuschia was doing okay now, since the commotion about her sex life happened just two days ago. You know she's still hurt, but she's back to her cheerful side now. She was even bautiful this night.
Her dress was maroon, with ruffles on it. It was up to her legs. Her hair was on a messy braid, and she carried a small black purse to match her black stilletos. She definitely knows how to dress when needed.
"You look beautiful, Fuschia. " you smile at her.
You look at Alexey, who was dressed very maturely. His hair had a bit of gel, to brush the sides of his shoulder-length mane to his sides, leaving the other strands on his face and back untouched. He was wearing a white long button-up shirt with black slacks and shiny black shoes. He smiled brightly as he held his oldest brother's hand.
If you haven't noticed, all siblings are going to a party. More like a charity event. And because Jezabel and Ryder planned and will host the event, they will definitely receive thousands of money.
They were lined up. And they all looked elegant. It must be a trend for vampires to wear black. Since they all looked so damn hot.
"You do good, you guys. " you wave to them.
"Jack, I expect you to take care of things while we're not here.. " he glances at you and turns back to him. ".. you know what I mean, "
Jack smiles, "That'll never happen when I'm around, "
"We'll see you in a bit, Cass. " Ryder says as he carries Fuschia on his back.
"Let's go, " Jezabel says, he smiles slightly to you, and Alexey starts to hold his hand, looking all cute; he looks at you and blushes, "Bye Nanny Cassidy, "
"Bye Alexey, you have a good time. " you smile kindly, holding your feather duster. As they said their goodbyes, Jezabel and Alexey went out.
"Bye Cassy-cake! " she waves and giggles when Ryder shifts his position to go out.
[X][X][X]
"Jack, I'm bored. And no, I won't watch tv in Ryder's room, nor the other siblings room. They might kill me, " you say, sitting down beside him.
Jack looks at you and raises his eyebrows concernly, "Well, what do you want to do? "
"I wanna clean upstairs. It's dusty there, " you say.
"Sorry, missy. Not this time, " and he goes back to his writing.
"What? Why not? I've been there. Come on, I'm here because I'm suppose to clean, right? " you pull on his shirt.
"No. I dragged your ass here because you're supposed to be a nanny for us, and cleaning is just your side-track job, " he doesn't look at you, but looks at the stairs.
"Come on, please? Just your room, "
Jsck stands up and gives a loud sigh, "Only my room. Get the cleaning tools, "
You jump up, and cheer by clapping your hands; then grab everything you need for cleaning.
Sorry, Jez. I know something's gonna happen.
---
"Cool room, " you look around.
It was nice and fairly big. It was modern and it had modern things around it. Everyone in the mansion had modern things. Except for Alexey who only had a tv and dvd player.
"Thanks, " you hear Jack's voice in the bathroom.
You begin to mop the floor. After some minutes, you're already arranging his things.
It had probably took you two hours to clean his room, and now left was his bed.
Thinking about your mother and people back at home, you suddenly shiver. Something was cold on your bare shoulder, making you look back.
It had nearly gave you a heart attack. A pale and scrunchy hand was on your shoulder, making you fall down the bed. You could fully see the person now.
What surprised you was you had not expected an unfamiliar lady. She was fairly old, but she looks very beautiful. You couldn't really tell if she was old nor young.
She was wearing a long, white night gown. Her almond colored hair was fixed properly in a bun. And her facial image were strict and scary. Her grey eyes pierced you like a knife on your eye.
"Who-who are you? " you ask, now stammering.
"And who are you? How did a disgusting female like you enter my house? " her voice was deep and strict.
This can't be. Is this.. Mrs. Reichmann?
"A-are you, Mrs. Reichmann? " you look at the bathroom, but still, Jack hasn't come out yet.
"I am famous outside? I dsid not know. Speak for yourself, girl. "
"I'm the new nanny here, " you whisper enough for her to hear.
She sneered at you as if you were the most morbid looking thing in the whole world. "Nanny? Is that so. Then, I suppose you're to clean my room..? "
Your heart starts to beat rapidly, "Uhm, well-- "
"Come now. " her voice was soft and soothing now, but it didn't make the jitters go away.
"Aunt Delilah? W=what are you doing here? " Jack's voice was nervous.
Mrs. Reichmann looks at him in a glaring way, "Since when were you allowed to interrogate me like that? She is supposed to clean, am I right? Therefore, I give her that duty."
She grabs your harshly by the hand and drags you out. Her long nails scratched your skin. You look at Jack worridly.
He knows that she's not going to ask you to clean her room. She'll surely do something to you.
"You can't take her, Aunt Delilah, "
"Interfere with my business and you'll get what's rightfully yours, "
As the two of you disappear out of his room, he panicks and looks at his cellphone.
Oh, shit. What have I done?
---
"NO! " you scream as she grabs a wip from a closet.
Your clothes had been torn up now. Everywhere were scratches. Blood was dripping from the sides of your mouth now. You hadn't thought she would be that strong.
"I hate girls like you, " she hisses as she starts wipping you.
You yelp in pain. The wip was rough and caused damage on your skin. Tears fell down from your eyes as you use your arms to shield the pain. But it did not give you good results.
"Jack! Jack ! Someone! "
She pulls you by the hair, and slaps you hard across the face. "Not my nephew or my children can help you. A disgusting child belonging to Marissa doesn't deserve to live in this world, "
She lets go of the wip and grabs a small cutter. You widen your eyes. It looked new and sharp.
Thousands of throbbing pain shot your arms as the blade slits your skin. You had thought if it was the end.
Only Caleb and Jack can hear you. Caleb, from his room, now really worried. Jack on his Aunt's door.
Caleb wanted to run and save you, but he couldn't. He knew that Mrs. Delilah Reichmann had gone mad after she lost her beloved. That's his fear coming to him again.
Everyone around Mrs. Reichmann feels the same fear.
Six Hours Later
You were still breathing. And only the smell of your blood came to your nose.
You can't move your body now. Losing so much blood, you couldn't even speak. You didn't even know the reason to deserve that kind of Hell.
She kicks you one more time in the stomach. You, crying in pain. She takes hold of your neckline, and drags you out of her room, blood trailing.
"Next time, if I see here, she is surely out of this world. " she mutters as she just toss you away from her to Jack. He glared at her, giving him a hard slap before going back inside her room.
Jack carries you down. You felt like your body was been stabbed repeatedly, and whenever he moved, it hurts so much, that you cried.
"Ssshh.. I'm so sorry, Cass. I didn't know she would get out of her room. I swear, " he looks at your bloody face with bruises.
"Jack.. it hurts.. " your tears continued to fall.
"What the.. JACK!!! " you hear Ryder and Jezabel's voice.
"What's happening to Nanny Cassidy? Is she alright? " Alexey looks at your worriedly.
"Cassy-cake! Jackie, what happened?! "
All of them went to your side, except for Jezabel.
Jack promised. Jack promised that he wouldn't let mother hurt Cassidy. And now, she's dying..
Jack looks at Jezabel, who was looking at him emotionlessly. Jack knows that look.
"Jezabel. It was unexpected, I swear. "
Ryder gently steals you away from him, settling you in the couch. Jezabel grabs the medical kit, and a basin of water.
Next to it, Jezabel lets his younger brother do the healing. He stands up, and goes towards his cousin.
And he received a painful backhand. Jack 's face was red, and he held it. He understands, because it was rare for Jezabel to rely on people; and now he had broken a promise.
"I wanna go home, " you whine in a serious tone. Hot tears now forming in your eyes.
You lie on your bed, full of ointment and bandages. You were having a high fever now, and it has been 3 days.
Jezabel grits his teeth, he didn't know that his mother's harrassment caused so much pain that you wanted to quit so suddenly. Usually when he had those kinds of wounds, he would be well the day after tomorrow.
Jezabel didn't move one bit in his position, not regretting on giving Jack a hard slap across the face.
"Jezabel, I couldn't inflict pain on Aunt Delilah, you know that! "
"How much time did Mother take? "
"I said-- "
"How. much. time? "
"It took her six hours, " he mumbles and looked away.
Jack's face felt pain, and it was slowly moving to the ground. It just revealed that he was punched on the cheek, causing him to collide with the floor.
Jack touches the painful part gently and feels that there was blood dripping.
"Ryder, that's enough! " Jezabel's voice was angry. He was holding Ryder's arms behind, so that he could atleast know what he is doing.
Ryder was sturggling hard to give Jack another punch.
"You fuckin' left her in Mother's room for six hours?! What the hell were you thinking!? Let go of me! Jezabel! I said let go of me! "
"Ryder, please stop it. Nanny Cassidy needs your help, " Alexey pleads.
Ryder's course is actually Medicine; he just stopped because of him being a vampire. He learned all the things from Jezabel, also specializing in Business Management and doing minor on Medicine. He also learned by reading in libraries, while making love with his classmates.
Ryder finally calms down, and regains hisself. Jezabel lets go of him, making sure he wouldn't do anything. He goes back to Cassidy's unconscious body and carries her in his room, followed by his younger siblings.
"Her fever is getting high. Don't worry Cass, you're in good hands. I'll take care of you, " Ryder wipes the tears strolling down your cheeks.
"We'll just leave you for awhile with Alexey and Fuschia, " Jezabel whipers. You nod slightly.
Both younger siblings goes in the room, trying to be silent. They sit on your bed beside you. They had the look of sorrow and cuteness in their pale faces.
"I hope you won't get mad at Mother, Cassy-cake. " Fuschia gives you a sympathetic look.
You smile, even though it hurts. Actually, you just wanted to shoot their mother if there was some lying rifle somewhere, but it would upset them.
"No, I'm not. "
"Alexey, don't touch Nanny Cassidy's glass, " Jezabel lectures.
Alexey blushes and hides his hand on his back. "I'm sorry, "
The older siblings leaves the room. They head to Ryder's room, then to his balcony.
--
"How are we going to deal with her? " Ryder sits on the railing of his balcony, pushing his long bangs from his eyes.
"This only started when we were turned. How could she go mad for that? " Ryder continues his questions.
"It's because she was always isolated. Not only that, she was secretive. I can understand the part she was in shock about what has happened to us, but it surprised me she would torture us in a way that only Jack, you and I can survive. "
"What should we do with her, then? This can't go forever. Look at my body! " he takes his shirt off, revealing small and big scars on the back and on his chest, some medium-sized bruises and scratches.
"You're not the only one who's suffering. "
They go silent for a moment. Jezabel could see the little children playing at night in the forest.
"How do you feel towards her? " Ryder asks Jezabel, receiving a glare.
"You know how I feel about her. "
"We feel the same way. I just can't take it. If only Father was here, "
"There's no time for that, Ryder. He's dead, and it's not possible to-- " Jezabel stops himself.
"What? "
"It is possible, " Jezabel whispers softly, his eyes widening.
"Man, you never tell me anything, " Ryder mushroom sighs and takes a cigarette from the pocket of his shirt that he just took awhuile ago.
"The Tepes.. "
"Huh? What does this have to do with them? Look, I know that King Dracula is taking us to be one of his son's-- "
"Who said anything about the King? I'm talking about the womanizing prince. "
"Prince Daniel? What about him? "
"He specializes in this part, " Jezabel grins. And it was rare for him to grin.
Ryder raised a suspicious eyebrow. "Are you saying the Prince can bring Father back? "
"Why not? They know almost all the secrets of black magic; and have mastered every bit of them. And having that enormous power to take over the vampire world, how can they not know? Rather, how can the Tepes Brothers not know?" Jezabel states.
"So that was the reason the church does not accept them? But then again, they still beleive in Christianity? " Ryder takes in the smoke, only to go outside his nose and mouth afterwards.
"Yes. I know this because King Vaughn and Prince Daniel is a good friend and business partner of ours. They respect and love God and His Son, but they cannot help the fact that black magic and witch craft has been practiced eversince the creation of their clan and the Sinclair's. Perhaps I can negotiate with them in some way, " Jezabel's grin fades and holds his chin, thinking.
"Whatever floats your boat. Anyways, I'm here to support when it comes to Father, " Ryder assures his older brother.
"Yes, I'll need that. "
--
"What? Jack didn't have to leave! " you exclaimed.
A day has passed and you've only noticed now that Jack left. Acoording to Alexey, that is.
After your reaction, you felt a sudden throbbing pain on your stomach and back. But atleast you can move abit. You bite your lip and growl lightly, grasping the white sheets on your bed.
"Nanny Cassidy, I'm sorry! " Alexey apologizes in a childish way. He then hugs you gently, feeling his warmth since it was freezing cold now.
He smelled of candies, especially chocolate, which you specifically had told him not to eat until his dinner time.
You smile and let him hug you.
You chuckle, blushing and leaning closer to his shoulder. "I told you not to eat chocolates, Alexey Dominique Reichmann. "
It's not that you were flirting with the third son of the prominent family, you just needed the warmth that you can't get from the five blankets on you. You were abit attracted to him for ever so being sweet and kind.
But deep inside you, you felt like you were given special treatment, and you cannot accept that. That is why, you will try your best to get better and get your ass of the bed.
This goes on until your eyes fell heavy, and the next thing Alexey knows, you wear breathing normally on his shoulder.
He blushed, and tried to move away. But if you were to awaken again, he will surely regret it.
***
Jezabel twists your doorknob quietly, to check on you. He pushes the door open slowly, and peeked. He didn't expect Alexey would be in your room.
He just stood there, looking at the two people on the bed; the other sleeping, the other, talking to himslef while enjoying the moment.
Jezabel doesn't know how to react to this picture. Whether to tell Alexey to leave so that you could get a rest, or to just leave the two of you like that.
Perhaps it was by accident that you had leaned to sleep on his shoulder instead of his. But to think so foollishly like that was a little beyond his actions.
Or perhaps the blankets he had given you wasn't sufficient enough for your body.
This, bewildered him. He closes the door ever so silently again, and went to the living room to join Fuschia and Ryder, about arrangements of bringing Father Marcus back.
***
"Jezabela, isn't it against the Christian church? " Fuschia asks while eating Jack's chocolate mint cookie before he left. He cooked a perfectly made bunch for you as a sorry gift, but Everyone took it, leaving you six more.
"We're not the ones to do it. Don't you want to see Mother happy? We would escape her wrath, " Jezabel reasons.
"I'm down with it, actually. It is against the church, but.. Fuschia, we need him, " Ryder says, munching on the cookies.
The only girl sighs and fixes her clothing, "If you say so. You're right. But, Mother had always been against all of those things, "
"She's not gonna do anything about that anymore. I'm incharge and I think this decision is what's best for everyone, "
"Man, can't we just poison her or something? " Ryder asks nonchalantly. Jezabel scowls, disturbed by killing their own parent.
It's not that he is bothered by the thought of murdering people, but some of the parts that's happened in their life, they owe it to her. But he wouldn't admit it even if it killed him.
"We can't. "
"Fine then, "
"Where did Jack go? " Fuschia asks.
"He said in a small note he would be staying with his girlfriend, Sally, for awhile. Until we can, the siblings and Cassidy, forgive him. "
"Oh. So, when do we arrange this meeting with Prince Daniel? "
"We'll call him now. Fuschia, please write a letter to him by request that he is come here for a business meeting, or for us to meet him in the Tepes castle, " Jezabel doesn't look at Fuschia, but dials in his cellphone.
"Got it! "
"Hey! I'm your partner! What am I suppose to do? " Ryder pouts.
"Prepare for extra offers for thet Prince if he does not agrre with all of this. "
"Okay. "
______________________________________Next Night__________________________________
"What do you want? " a raspy and tired voice comes from the other line.
He never wakes up early. Always at parties and social events.
"Please forgive me for disturbing your slumber, Prince Daniel. " Jezabel's voice was as always calm as it can ever be.
"Uh. Jezabel? Count Jezabel Reichmann, right? "
Jezabel lightly chuckles, "Yes. "
"So, why are you calling? Any appointments about the Garamond's? I still haven't convinced them, though. Forgive me, " the Prince chuckles as though he was talking to a woman, making her swoon over him. But he will never, ever feel that way.
"No. This call does not concern them. I've come to something I haven't thought before. I would like to have a meeting with you this Tuesday. Are you free? "
"And this is about..?
"My Father. I truly hope you can come. If ever I'm asking too much, then forgi-- " Jezabel was never cut off except for the Prince.
"What the hell are you saying? Sure! This Tuesday? I'll be there at 11:00, your place. Don't be too formal, Jez. " he was always so cheerful and laid-back, when he had that enormous power inside of him.
"Thank you for answering my request. Please go back to your sleep and rest. "
"Oh, well.. I'm not sleepy anymore.. I'll just plan more ways on how to get my son! " he was definitely hyper.
"Still haven't retrieved him? I hope you do well. If you need my asisstance, please call me. "
"Roger on that. Bye! "
The Prince cancels the call.
Jezabel puts his cellphone back to his vest's pocket and returns to the living room, to be awaited by Ryder and Fuschia. There was still no sign of Alexey.
"So? What did he say? " Ryder asks, anticipating for Daniel's answer.
"He will be coming this Tuesday, at 11. "
"YAY! I love Prince Daniel! " Fuschia jumps up; her eyes changed to those large, pink hearts.
"I wanna marry him! " Ryder and Jezabel sweatdrops.
"But he has a son now, " Ryder says while patting Fuschia's shiny hair.
"But he's not married, right? "
Ryder nods, "Nor engaged. But he is planning to marry the girl. It's very weird, because the mother of the baby is a human. "
"A human? If it's that weird, then maybe I can marry him, right? "
"Let's talk about your marriage later. Drink up, my sister. " Jezabel points to the kitchen. She quickly obeys to be followed by Ryder.
It has been four days now since your body has been injured. You have been well; your body is in shape, but not in mint condition.
All wounds have been closed and treated thanks to Jezabel and Ryder.
The family members have been helping you clean for two days. Jezabel said that this was important since this Prince Daniel was going to come tonight at 11.
"So, how important is this Prince Daniel again? " you don't bother to face Ryder since you were washing the dishes, and he was just near. He was cleaning the shelves and dusting them.
.........He's ignoring you. *sweatdrop*
"Hello? Is he really going to be Fuschia's betrothed? I mean, don't you think it's a bit too selfish of Jezabel to arrange a marriage? Which Fuschia can never love back because she definitely loves that Julian boy?" you face him now, a bit upset of the situation with a plate on the left hand and a sponge on the other.
He was kneeling and humming. But as soon as he hears the name Fuschia and the word betrothed, he freezes and slowly turns his head to you, with a sweatdrop hanging on his hair. He lets out a nervous chuckle.
"Now, who told you that? "
"Fuschia, of course."
He stands up, leans on the shelves, sighs and folds his arms. "He can never ever be Fuschia's future husband because the Prince doesn't fancy pre-teenagers. In fact, he has a new born son and the mother is a human. And he's out on an escapade, trying to look for his future wife and son. He's not even engaged to the chick! " he nods to himself.
It was now your back facing Ryder since you went to finish washing the dishes, "I see. So it was just a made up story from Fuschia because in truth, she's infatuated with him. Am I right?"
Ryder sweatdrops again, jeez, this girl doesn't really have any common sense...not to insult you, Cass.. "Uhhh, yeah.. you're right, " he goes back to kneeling and folds his sleeves to prevent any dirt.
"You didn't answer my question, why is he so important? "
"Because, he's the youngest son of the current leader of the Tepes clan and the current ruler of the vampire world, King Dracula. Not only that, most of his relatives are in Politics. He's also the Lieutenant of his clan's special military force. And, he is also one of the elected princes to be the next one in the throne, " he pauses.
"Wow! So he really is important, " you were defintely amazed by Ryder's report.
"Yeah, "
"So.. how old is he? I bet he's really old.. "
"All I can say is.. yup, he's old. Two hundred and eighteen years old to be exact, "
"What?! That's crazy! He's probably like, old and wrinkly now! Fuschia likes old guys? "
"Yeah. Apparently, she does, "
After minutes of silence, you were finally done with the dishes and Ryder is done with the shelves. You put the dishes properly inside the shelves.
"By the way, should I prepare something later? " you look at Ryder.
"Yeah. Blood would be appropriate. Make sure the Prince's drink will be warm, okay? Don't worry about the food, Jezabel just called for a delivery, " he wipes the sweat on his forehead. You could tell that he wasn't used to doing chores since he's sweating alot and his hands aren't rough but smooth and untouched.
You hand him a small face towel. He looks at it as if it was the first time he'd seen it, "What's this? "
You chuckle. "Well, it's a small device called the towel. If you use this in wet ares in some parts of your body, it absorbs the wetness and dries your skin. Get that, Master Ryder?" you were now laughing as you see his red face and childish pout.
He grabs it harshly and wipes his face with it, "Haha. Very funny, Cassidy, "
"I'm sorry. You looked so cute, "
And at the middle of your laughing time, you stop yourself. Did I just say he was so cute..? You look at him and he looks at you, as if surprised. He then turns around and continues to wipe his chest with the towel. "Whatever, " he blushes. Little did he know that you were blushing, too.
You quickly strode outside the kitchen, since it was already clean, and the moment was too embarassing.
You walk through the living room, and see Alexey staring at the window with a stuffed bunny on his hand. He was in a nice suit, as if he was some young business man who owns a company. You walk towards him.
"Hi.. What are you looking at? "
He looks at the snowflakes floating in the air. "Jezabel said I can't make snow angels, " his eyes were all teary.
"Now, don't cry. It's Christmas. You guys are having an important meeting, okay? " you caress his hair.
"Can I eat cakes and sweets?"
"As long as you brush you teeth, " a man's voice interrupts.
You both look behind and see Jezabel with a nice suit, matched with a white scarf, his hair was left untouched and free. You smile as he looks at you and feel that Alexey is happy. He immediately claps for joy.
"You look nice, " you comment. Jezabel looks down and looks at you again. "Thank you. Guests will be coming anytime sooner, " he walks slowly towards the kitchen, but he stops as he hears you and looks back at you again.
"Huh? Guests? I thought it was only the prince coming? " you ask in bewilderment.
"The Prince and I changed it. He was going to invite his family over and decide to celebrate Christmas here. It's going to be held in the ballroom. Don't worry, waiters are already there and the catered food is there also. All you need to do is get Fuschia and yourself ready, " he continues to walk in the kitchen.
"But how come I didn't see any people coming? But what am I going to wear? " you wander off until you reach your room.
You open the closet door.
Nothing. Completely pathetic.
The only thing nice there was a sunday dress. With shirts and jeans. It was also full of sweaters and night gowns. There was nothing nice for a ball at all.
You see in the edge of your eye Jezabel going inside his room and close it. You knock on his door, nervous as to what he might say.
He finally opens it, "Yes? I thought I told you to change? " his eyes were even icy in the winter season. You look down, and clear your throat.
"Well.. the thing is.. I don't have anything to wear for the ball. Maybe I should just stay in my room and wai--" you were cut off.
"No. You're job is to take care of us everywhere, anywhere, anytime, everytime. Fuschia was ill before and lost pounds, her old gowns might fit your size. Go ahead and check, " he closes the door, without you having any chance to have a say in it.You sigh.
FUSCHIA'S DOOR
You knock on the door, "Fuschia? Are you there? "
You suddenly hear steps go towards the door and see Fuschia in a bathrobe. Her hair was curled, with little braids on it, it couldn't be really seen because most of her silverish/cream main is straight. But all in all, she always looks so lovely.
"Why aren't you getting ready, Cassy-cake?"
"See, that's the thing.. I don't have any dress for the ball. And Jezabel just informed me about the party just 10 minutes ago. He said that maybe I can borrow your old ones, please? "
She smiles, "You look so cute! But since you look so cute in that face, yes, I think I may have the right dress for you. Come on in! I'll have to fix your hair and make up, too! "
TIME CHECK: 10:31 P.M
Cars, limousines and some carriages were parked in the vast grounds of the forest, some parked infront of the Reichmann mansion.
Invited guests were coming in, assisted by guards. Waiters and waitresses were getting ready for the food and beverages. A band was already in the stage playing some Romantic music (meaning the classical music you usually hear and see in a movie where people starts doing Waltz and crap).
Jezabel and the brothers were already entertaining business men and women, waiting for the most awaited guest of the night, and for you and Fuschia to appear.
BACK TO FUSCHIA'S ROOM
"Are you sure I look okay? " you view yourself in the mirror. You've nver worn anything tight and really nice looking gowns and clothes.
Your hair was simple. Your make-up was noticeable but not too much. "What are you talking about? You look marvelous! The dress isn't too showy or that sexy, your hair has the word simplicity on it, your make up isn't too much also.. In fact, it's not that noticeable, just how you wanted! All thanks to me of course! " she smiles and gives you a thumbs up, "But, you do look like a mysterious gothic girl, though, but you look good!"
You smile back at her in contentment and sigh, "Alright, Fuschia.. I trust you on this. Let's go, "
BALLROOM
"I wonder where they are? " Ryder wanders off, while drinking white whine. Jezabel was also curios, too.
"You know how Fuschia could be. She's probably fixing Cassidy. I've regretted something though, " Jezabel says in a low voice.
Ryder made a face after drinking the whine in one gulp, and getting another as a waiter passed by with a tray full of Vodka drinks, "What is it? It's the first time you ever mentioned anything you regret, "
"I don't know what has gotten into me when I was talking about business with Prince Daniel, then suddenly we were already talking about Cassidy and what she's doing in our household, " Ryder could sense Jezabel's worried voice.
"So? It's not bad when you're talking about the new nanny. Don't be all worked up about it, " Ryder looks around while lecturing him.
"God, you don't get it.. The Prince is mostly interested in ladies who are inexperienced, innocent, hard-to-get ladies! " Jezabel was ready to shout in a worried way. Ryder was winking at girls passing by and then turns to Jezabel, looking annoyed.
"How would you know that? Do you have any pr--"
"Actually, Ryder.. your brother has proof that I'm interested with ladies who are like that. I told him about how your nanny is like another version of my future wife, "
Both brother's eyes widened and slowly look back to reveal none other than the First Prince Of Darkness, the womanizer extraordinaire : Lieutenant, and Prince Daniel Francis Tepes, smirking at the thought that he has been talked about.
Ryder stutters, "Uhh... Oh, my God. We're terribly sorry for--"
Daniel chuckles, "Oh please. It's okay. I forgive you; I've created that reputation and I'm proud of it. I hope you don't mind my Father and his girlfriend came along. Oh, also my 2 bestfriends,"
Jezabel finally speaks, "Of course. It's an honor to have your family and friends as special guests, "
"I think the announcer forgot to announce the Prince Daniel and his family, " Ryder adds.
"Oh, actually, it's not his fault. I wasn't really in the mood to be announced, but... " the prince looks at the guests, who were looking at him as if in awe, but it was mostly the women. "... I guess everyone knew I was coming. " he laughs. The brothers smile
"Announcing Lady Fuschia Reichmann, and Lady Cassidy Joules!! "
Prince Daniel, Jezabel, Ryder and other people's eyes turn to the main Ballroom door, you standing in the middle, beside Fuschia.
"Wow..this place is HUGE! " you exclaim. "Look, Fuschia! There's alot of--" you stop yourself as you see Fuschia walk away with boys older than her for about two years. You look around and see Alexey waving, so you wave too. You were about to go to him, but he also had friends. Friends, as in, small childrem ages 6 to 11; you sweatdropped while smiling at the sight.
You felt really out of place so you start walking to the corner, but someone grabs your left shoulder. You look back and see a young handsome man with shaggy blonde hair about your age smiling back at you.
"Yes?"
"May I dance with you?"
"Actually, I really don't know how to dance in Waltz or--"
"If you don't, then maybe we could go to somewhere quiet and maybe we can have a one-on-one session there, " the young man winks and smiles charmingly.
"If you don't let go of her shoulder I'll have a one-on-one killing session with you, my boy. "
You look at the right and see Ryder and Jezabel and... a very good-looking stranger with entrancing yellow-green eyes, chestnut brown hair and pale skin, who was the one threatening the blonde guy.
"Oh yeah? And people like you guys are gonna stop me? What are you gonna do? " the blonde boy chuckles.
Jezabel clears his throat, "I beleive you don't who you're messing with here. Me and my brother in the left owns this mansion and Christmas party you're attending. This man in the middle is the son of King Dracula, human. " Jezabel states seriously.
You widen your eyes at the realization If this handsome guy in the middle is King Dracula's son.. then..!. The young man's eyebrows furrowed, bewildered of what Jezabel is talking about.
Ryder folds his arms, "Jezabel, my Prince, I don't think he still gets what Jezabel is saying. Shall we show him something very sharp?"
Daniel and Jezabel smirks, "We shall, "
Jezabel's eyes turns pure white, even the irises, so does Ryder's. Prince Daniel's eyes turns jet black all around his eyeballs. The three noble men curve their upper lip as if showing something inside their mouth.
You gasp at the sight of three very sharp canines. About half an inch it was. You cover your mouth as you gasp, same did the young man, but without covering his mouth. You look around.
Why do they all look so pale and.. thin? They're staring at me.. others.. the others look normal, but.. are some of the visitors vampires?!
You have now realized that Prince Daniel is standing right infront of you as you face them. His eyes were jet black and it scared you, so did Ryder's and Jezabel's. They hiss at the man.
He points at the three of them, "You.. you guys are vampires!" he exclaims which caught the other guests' attention.
You look at Jezabel, and he looks at you. His fangs start to shrink a bit, back to normal. His eyes were back to the ocean blue icy ones, and his face looked smooth again. You look at Ryder, and it was back to its normal one again. You couldn't be anymore happier to see Ryder and Jezabel's eyes and usual expression.
Prince Daniel's went back also. Before you realize it, you had been staring at the Prince for quiet a time now, making Jezabel and Ryder question to theirselves.
The Prince looks at you innocently at first, then smiles, flipping his hair.
Oh my God, I feel like such a fangirl...
As that thought came to your head, you quickly look at the brothers.
"Now please, if you don't want to die, let go of her shoulder and stay away from us, " Jezabel pleads in a strict tone.
The boy runs through the crowd quickly, pushing other people on the way.
"Are you alright, Cass? " Ryder moves next to you.
"Yes, yes. I'm fine. You're not really serious of killing him, are you guys?" you look at the three. You have been avoiding Prince Daniel's stare, you don't know why, but his eyes, mostly, are very attractive and beautiful; it makes you want to kiss him or more.
And at the thought of that, you blush madly, gaining his attention.
"She's a shy one, ain't she?" Daniel chuckles.
"Yes, she is. " Ryder stated and smiles kindly.
"Prince Daniel, let me introduce you to our newly hired nanny, Cassidy Joules. Cassidy, I'm certain you've heard of His Majesty here, " Jezabel says.
"Uhh, yes. I've heard of him. It's a pleasure to meet you, Prince Daniel. I-I'm amazed as to what I've heard, " you smile, but look down.
Daniel takes your left hand to his own, bows down, and kisses it softly while looking at you. You were definitely taken aback, and so were other young ladies in the crowd, giving you cold glares and mean gasps.
His hands weren't cold, for it was covered with a black glove. But his lips.. his lips were definitely so soft and cold that even gave your spinal cord chills, with matching "hair-at-the-nape-stand-".
Jezabel stared at the both of your hands apathetically. While Ryder had to look away.
Daniel lets go of your hand properly and stands back again. The four of you were quiet for the meantime when someone hugs Daniel at the back, and he almost fell if not from the force. He had the sound of 'oooff', it kinda' sounded weird to you, it was your first time seeing a prince that accidentally spat out a weird expression.
"Prince Daniel! " Fuschia announces. She was really short. You were just up to Daniel's nose. And she was up to his middle torso part.
"Fuschia!" Jezabel exclaims in a low voice trying to call his baby sister's atention.
Daniel laughs. "Hi,my princess. Been a long time that I've seen you. You've grown more beautifully, "
Fuschia pouts sadly, "I heard you have a baby. Is that true? "
Daniel laughs nervously, "Well, I kinda' did, "
"Really? But I was hoping to be his mother. And that maybe I can marry you, " she looks down sadly.
Jezabel looks so surprised that his hair was kind of messesd up; he looked like a dead person. Ryder forms the word 'shit' in his mouth and smiles as Prince Daniel looks at him. Prince Daniel himself didn't know what to reply so he just smiled kindly in a nervous way.
"Well, I'm very glad you said that, Fuschia. But I'm alot older than you, "
"Huh? I'm 13 this January! Can't you wait a little longer?" she insists. As you were behind Prince Daniel, you move your head to see Fuschia and put your index finger on your lips, indicating to shut the hell up, but she ignored you. Jezabel practically hyperventilated mysteriously.
"Of course I can wait, sweety. But my son's mother and I need to get married as soon as possible. His markings are drying up, " he says compassionately.
"When was he born? I thought you haven't found them yet? " Jezabel asks seriously. Jezabel was always concerned about Daniel and his family.
"Oh, I did. I know where the both are and I'm trying to get them, " he smiles.
Jezabel looks at the people. Some guests are a member of the Sinclair clan, and this he knew. That's why he prepared a separate room for the Tepes and his family members so that anything they might discuss confidentially, may be kept confidentially as it is.
"Prince Daniel, shall we discuss this matter in the other room? There's enough food for your family and mine. I'm afraid you can't go about talking that matter here in public. *whipers and goes near to his ear* There are Sinclair members here roaming about, "
Daniel smiles. "Very well. My friends are out to feed in the night, so they'll be back at dawn. And my Father and his girlfriend left early, he had to attend other appointments. So it leaves to me, " he smiles cheerfully.
As you were following behind Prince Daniel's and Fuschia's back, Ryder was beside you, Jezabel and Alexey behind, going to the other room of the Ballroom.
"You look sexier tonight, " Ryder whispers while his eyes were to the door. "Thank you, " you blush, looking away.
As far as you know, you weren't much of a shy person. But whenever you were with these people, you ought to be.
OTHER ROOM
There was a long table in the center. One word to define the room : Beautiful. Jezabel, as head of the house, sat in the seat where no one could sit beside him. At his left was Prince Daniel, and beside him was you. Beside you is Alexey. Across Alexey is Ryder and across Daniel is Fuschia.
All of you were already eating, and you couldn't get enough of the food. But since you're dealing with rich, good-mannered people, you had to slowly eat them properly and listen to the conversation.
Fuschia insisted to sit beside her future husband, but Daniel requested for you to sit beside him. You couldn't realy turn down the offer. You wanted it but then again, were too shy for it.
"Prince Daniel, back to your topic awhile ago, " Jezabel says as he drinks the blood on his glass after.
"Oh, yes. Well, Marcus located the place, "
"Do you need our help? " Ryder asks.
The prince sighs and flips his long hair, "Oh, no. I'd love the help and I'm thankful of the Reichmann family offering me help.. but I'm afraid you can't. I've received help from others and it's a very big help. But this situation involves the Sinclairs; I can't let you risk your life because of that. Anyone who gets in their way gets killed. You guys didn't practice any magic especially black, so I'm afraid you can't go against them, " he looks at Jezabel seriously. Jezabel nods in understanding.
"I see. But if ever you still need of our assistance in the business world, we are here, "
"Aww, Jezabel. I'm starting to love you already! " Daniel jokes, and everyone laughs.
FEW MINUTES
"By the way, Jezabel. This party was suppose to be a meeting. What's it about your father? " Daniel shifts in his seat. You were actually trying to make Alexey sleep since it was near his bedtime. He was talking about Santa Giving him gifts. No one really decorated the place with Christmas trees and such decorations, everyone of them were prepared for each other's gifts to be given and so were you. You put their gifts on their closets, and it was such a random thing for you.
Jezabel clears his throat, "Yes. This is quite embarrassing to say; but ever since our Father, Marcus, was deceased, my Mother could not accept every bit of it. Everything was the end for her. She started being abusive and agressive to us, " he pauses.
Daniel raises his eyebrow, "Abusive and agressive.. how so? "
"As in.. physically abusing. She tortures us in every way she can with sharp blades, knives, wips, and the like. Even Fuschia is included to that. And the next year after that, we got bitten by the Sinclairs, much to her very disappointment."
Daniel furrows his eyebrows, "That's terrible. She must've wanted the perfect family. It's her depression; from the lost of her husband, and from the lost of her children's soul. So, you want me to kill her or something? " he smiles.
Everybody sweatdropped. "No, but you we would like to request something else to you, " Ryder states.
As you were drinking the vodka drink, which by the way was your first alcoholic beverage that made you drink 3 glasses already, a hand slowly crept to your lower arm.
Since it tickled you, you almost spit the drink in your mouth infront of everyone, but luckily you quickly grab the napkin lying on your lap. Daniel chuckled silently.
"Uhh, sorry, " you apologize as everyone except for Alexey stared at you.
"As I was saying.. your family specializes in this part: sorcery and black magic. To cut the long story in a short one, we need you to get our Father back to life. No mistakes and he should have his sould back. Everything, " Jezabel closes his eyes.
You look at Daniel's hand as he interlace his to yours. You didn't know why, but it made you smile abit. Fuschia noticed this, but just kept on listening to Jezabel.
Daniel closes his eyes, hums, and stares at the both of your hands, "And what's in it for me? "
"Of course, you will receive cash. And since we aren't business partners officially, after bringing my Father back to life, we can sign a contract. Does that please you, my Prince? " Jezabel smiles, knowing that Daniel might like it.
"You're an excellent businessman, Jezabel. Purely magnificent. But you should've talked to my brother about that. You know very very well that in my own savings, I can purchase your whole compound plus the whole Reichmann grounds, and that's the only tip of my money. Imagine it if you could've added the whole Tepes family's bank account? " Daniel smiles mysteriously.
Jezabel knew it would come to this. And he was always been prepared eversince. As he looks at his siblings, Ryder and Fuschia was taken aback that Prince Daniel might have underestimated and offended the family in a way.
"I don't want money itself for now. I want my son's mother and my son back. I'm not bragging about how wealthy I am, but I'm not greedy like my brother. The thing that I want is the contract and be business partners, " he closes his eyes; his hand still interlaced with yours.
"Then why the little bragging, my prince? Is there something that you want other than what we have offered? Perhaps you want our new nanny here, Cassidy? " Jezabel pushes his finger on his lenses to stop it from falling of his nose bridge, making him look all mysterious.
Everyone gasps except for Jezabel, Daniel and Alexey (since he's snoozing...). Jezabel could've clearly saw through Prince Daniel. He didn't see the flirting below the dinner table, but he should've thought of you as his offer.
One thing is for sure, he does not want to give you to the Prince.
The Prince smirks. "Oh, my. You couldn't have read my mind, did you, Jez? "
Jezabel smirks again in reply, "Oh, I couldn't have, I simply can't read your mind, "
"You're taking Cassy-cake with you?! Why not me? " Fuschia exclaims.
"Huh? You're taking me? N-no! I possibly can't go! "
Daniel laughs, surprising everyone. "Of course I'm not taking you with me. And about you not possibly going , you can, whenever I want to take you, " Daniel supports his head using his palm, using the chair's arms, leaning over you. It made you feel nervous; like a young girl having her first crush.
"Although honestly, I do want to take you home, Nanny Cassidy. But we're talking business here. So I can't, " Daniel sighs sadly.
You sigh in relief and so did Fuschia and Ryder. "Fine. I'll do your request, " he announces.
"But.. " he says before eating his doughnut. It was so delicious that you ate five of them.>_<
"But what? " Jezabel says, eating his steak.
"As your superior, I want you siblings to think of all this. Surely you can't tell Mrs. Reichmann about it, how outraged would she be if she knows that her husband has come back from the dead, right? Include your Mother's say in this decision of yours, Jezabel. Wow, this is good pastry, "
"Mm-hm. I agree, " you smile kindly.
"She has abused Cassidy aswell, " he says bluntly, not wanting to waste further time.
Daniel stops chewing, and swallows the crushed doughnut to his throat, "I'm not surprised. Cassidy doesn't have the will-power to injure herself. She's a happy-go-lucky girl. It explains from the scars at her back covered by that white ensemble and the scars on her wrist, " he says as he caresses his thumb on your skin. As you were feeling scared and nervous about Mrs. Reichmann probably abusing you again, you suddenly felt comfortable and relaxed.
"What's there to think about, Prince Daniel? It's--" Ryder was cut off.
"No. He is right, Ryder. Very well, we will think about this thoroughly, "
"That's it. By the way, gifts for you coming from the Tepes are in the living room, thank you very much for inviting me, " he smiles kindly, and lets go softly of your hand as he stands. Everyone follows.
"What time is it, Cassidy? " Jezabel fixes his suit.
"It's quarter to four already. Almost time for all of your sleep, " you say responsibly, while Daniel chuckles.
"That's good to have someone organize everything. I must be going now, and I'll be back soon again, " he faces Fuschia, who is being carried by Ryder, and Alexey, carried by Jezabel. They're quite strong for such frail bodies.
"I see you're sleepy, my princess. Well, good day. ^_^ Alexey was really fun awhile ago, we were playing hide and seek for awhile, " you smile as you imagine Daniel playing with the younger siblings.
"Thank you very much for attending. We will call you soon, " Jezabel says as he opens an exit.
"Shall we assist you outside? " Ryder offers.
"No, no, that's fine. Although, I might want to have a word with Cassidy here, " Daniel looks at you. You point yourself, and he nods, grabbing your hand.
You look the siblings, and see Fuschia have fallen asleep and see Jezabel nodding, making a sign that he agrees.
OUTSIDE
You and Prince Daniel were alone. You could see cars driving away and some limousines. Far ahead, you can see the sun's rays, but it was still very dark.
"Did you want to speak with me? "
"I haven't told you that you look very beautiful right now, " Daniel cooes as he tucks some hair at the back of your ear.
"Thank you, " you smile, a little tinge of red in your cheeks.
"Such beautiful human. You're as stunning as my future fiance, "
"Please, don't compare me with your wife. I know she is far beautiful than I am. But thank you very much for the time and compliment. I am flattered, "
"*sighs* However, I will be back. Merry Christmas, Miss Cassidy, "
As you were about to say something, Daniel pulls you by the waist and leans down, his lips quickly caressing yours into a deep kiss.
Shock was over you, making your eyes big. You see Daniel's eyes closed, and thought that he wasn't an ordinary man, but someone special. And so you were happy, closed your eyes, and leaned more to kiss him.
Soon, about ten seconds of passionate kissing with a prince, you were wondering why no one has been hugging you anymore; why a pair of lips weren't on yours anymore. You open your eyes and see no one. You look around and see a black limousine drive by. As the window opens, you see Daniel give you a flying kiss and a kind smile before closing the window.
You smile back, pretending to catch the imaginary kiss and put it on your chest. You definitely had a nice time tonight.
I'm sure his future wife is very inlove with him..
Merry Christmas, Prince Daniel..
Two months has passed, and all things went normal. Still, you were very happy that on Valentine's Day, the family had to eat out and give gifts to everyone. Of course, Jack was there and the mother wasn't.
Jezabel was as busy as ever.. Ryder had to take care of Alexey, while Fuschia's been talking on the telephone the whole week.
Oh, did I tell you Jack moved in again? Jezabel couldn't stay mad with him forever, you know.
You sigh in relief as you finally rested, now done with the cleaning and chores. The siblings ate, the mother ate, and now all you have to do is put them all to sleep.
Jezabel's face made a pissed off look as he looks at his papers, and back at the people making the noise and such.
You could see him from the living room to his door, since his room was open. Your eyes moved to a different image and watch Jack flop down next to you. He was also looking at the angry Jezabel.
You know why he's pretty mad about now that he'd go balistic. It's probably because of business going down for a short while, or his younger siblings that are being watched by Ryder bothering him. Speaking of Ryder, he was a burden himself.
"Jesus, why can't you understand that it's hard to take care of two kids at the same time?! I'm not used to this!" Ryder complains, slamming his fists on Jezabel's desk.
"What do you mean you can't take care of them?! You're not doing anything. That's because it's hard for you to take care of Alexey and Fuschia is because you're a kid yourself!" Jezabel spats back to his younger brother, pushing Ryder's fists away off his works.
"GOD!! Fine.. how 'bout you take care of them for a day, huh? Let's see who's the loser here.." Ryder taunts the Almighty Jezabel, folding his arms.
Jezabel narrows his eyes more; his anger raising, but he didn't want to make a commotion infront of the siblings or you. Jack knows that Jezabel will always win; from verbal argument, to physical fighting.
"You know for the fact that you're always the loser, Ryder. Don't try and change it. " he doesn't look at his brother, but types something on his laptop. This, angered Ryder.
He closes Jezabel's laptop, and throws it across the room. Its form is distorted as it collides with the wall, making a loud sound.
Jezabel closes his eyes, opens it back to look at his brother, he stands up, a bit taller than Ryder.
"Jack, this is getting violent.." you mumble. "We gotta stop them, or else the kids will--"
"No, this is important for them. They need to know that they can't mess with Jezabel at any time when he's stressed. Anyway, Jezabel won't hurt the kids, " Jack says as he continues to look at them.
Ryder can't run away now; he got Jezabel mad. Anyway, if he ran away, then it would mean he's a coward.
Jezabel coughs and then holds the heavy desk firmly at the sides with one hand. This made you nervous. You just wanted to stop him.
He lifts it up, without difficulty, as if it was just a notebook. Your eyes grew wide as you see him lifting a very very heavy and enormous table, throwing it towards the balcony. The glass door shatters as the table went flying far away from the Reichmann grounds, papers flying.
Ryder didn't move one bit, although he gulped, he was as probably as strong as Jezabel.
Your eyes widen even more, "Oh my God!! JACK!" you look at him. Jack sighs.
"Just prepare two advils and a glass of water for Jezabel, okay? You better watch this also,"
"You think I'm scared with that little show-off?" Ryder again, teases.
His brother raises a stern and an already-furrowed brow, "Well, are you?"
"Never."
As Ryder smirked, a strong hand collided and stinged the right side of his face. Ryder could've went flying backwards if he didn't control the pressure. But he was shocked. Shocked.
He held his cheek, eyes wide. It stinged, and it was an uncontrollably red burning sensation.
"Do not ever, ever show me that disgusting smug smirk of yours, Ryder." Jezabel snarls.
Jezabel didn't want to apologize. He didn't regret hitting his brother for the first time in his 21 years of living. He didn't care if the kids or you even saw it. They need to learn that they shouldn't take advantage of him.
"Now, if you've learned your lesson.. please, Ryder. Go out and take care of the kids. " Jezabel sighs, looking at the mess he did and sits down his leather chair with no table or papers to write on. Ryder just stood there, his face buried in his eyes, still holding his cheek.
Jezabel did nothing, closed his eyes and leaned his temple on his palm.
Alexey and Fuschia looks at them in worry, going back to their rooms. Alexey just dragged Jack in his room for a company, while Jack signaled you to bring the medicine.
You sigh, nervous. As you get the medicine and glass from the shelves, you inhale and exhale, calming down.
"Uhm.. excuse me? " You poke your head to the door, ruining the quiet atmosphere.
"Just put the medicine in my tab-- uhh, somewhere, Cassidy. Please send Ryder to his room and put him to sleep. " Jezabel doesn't bother looking at you.
Ryder shot his head forward, "See, this is why.." he makes a hand gesture.
"This is why what?"
"This is why sometimes I have to really make you mad. You always think you're the head of this family and you think you're so damn smart to know what's best for everyone. You always treat me like a kid, as if I can't do anything!" Ryder raises his voice, you whimpered at it.
"I wasn't saying you can't do anything, I'm just saying you always fail at what you think you can do. I try to help or assist you, but you said you don't need my help. Also, I legally am the head of this place," Jezabel now looks at Ryder.
Ryder gasps, taken aback. "It is true! I don't--"
"I don't want to hear anything from you anymore. Leave."
Ryder closes his mouth, walking past you, the red wound still in his face; going to his room and slamming the door very hard.
"Here. " you put the tray down. You weren't going to take sides. So you stride towards the door until Jezabel spoke.
"Now you must think I'm a terrible brother for hitting Ryder and showing Alexey and Fuschia an ugly scene, " his voice wasn't pleading for pity, but it was normal for the first time.
You face him, smiling. This bewildered him.
"No, I don't. You should take your advil now. You'll be getting migraines any second."
You sit on the edge of his bed and he follows. He didn't take his medicine, and you were confused.
He instead lies down on your lap; and as shy as you were to them, it made you blush.
You look around. At the door, and at the destroyed glass door if there are people there. There wasn't.
Moments passed, his eyes looked like they were emotionless as it spaces off wherever. You tow said nothing to each other, not one single cough.
As your cheeks were still blushing, your hand suddenly caresses Jezabel's hair and head. Now you know that not only does his hair look smooth and silky, it actually feels like it, too.
He sighs, closing his eyes.
"Jezabel.. drink your medicine now, please. You're--" you were cut off mid-sentence.
"All I need now is to sleep for a couple of hours. After I wake up, I'll assure you that I'm fine. No more pain killers, please, " he mumbles softly, starting to fall asleep.
You sigh, but give him a smile. "Alright, "
The Next Night: 8:45 P.M
Jezabel and Ryder were still ignoring each other. It didn't please you nor did the others. But everyone acted the usual.
This night, Jezabel cooks for everyone. It was unexpected that he knew how to cook; he never said anything to anyone. Atlast, you can have a delicious dinner.
He was cooking some spaghetti, oreo cheesecake and fried wings. Cooking must probably make Jezabel calm.
"Mmmm, this is delicious! " you exclaim, taking a bite of the oreo-cheesecake. Jezabel looks up and smiles a bit.
"Jezabela never mentioned he knew how to cook! " Fuschia points at her eldest brother.
"No pointing in the dinner table, Fuschia. " he silently says, making her stop, but was still chatting with Ryder, beside him.
"See, I was being suspicious about you knowing how to cook, " Jack uses hand gestures, a fork on his hand as he chew the dessert while narrowing his eyes.
"He never tells us anything, " Ryder mumbles earning everyone's attention, but Jezabel ignored it by eating or lecturing Alexey.
"So, Cassy-cake, there's this girl at church and she's so mean to me!" she exclaims while holding on to her fork really tight. It made you giggle; you hated giggling.
"Why is it that you hate her?" you ask, making Jack look at you girls.
"She said that I always steal her boyfriends even though it's her boyfriends who come and ask me out!"
You practically spit out the contents in your mouth, but swallowed it instead. As you calmed down, "I see."
As Jack was laughing, his cellphone rang. Everyone stopped the noise, and look at Jack trying to get his phone out of his pockets.
He stands up and finally get his nice-looking phone, "Hello?"
"Who is this? Oh.. it's you. I see.. but she's having her dinner now, can this wait, please?" he says. She?
He looks at you seriously and sighs. "Cassidy.."
You look up at him and.. "Yes?"
"It's your mother, Marissa."
You stopped chewing the contents inside your mouth. Everybody looks at you.
You were wondering why she's calling; you stood up, looking at Jack's cellphone, pressed on his pierced ear.
You didn't know what to feel. Mad, sad, happy.. you're confused. As he starts to give him the mobile phone, you hastily get it from him,and waste no longer time.
"H-hello?" you stutter.
Hello honey, it's mom. I need to talk to you.
A tear went down your cheeks, making Alexey gasp like a little girl and whisper to Jezabel.
"Uhm, okay. But I wanna tell you I missed you, " it wasn't clearly you. You were never like that to your mother.
I.. miss you, too. Listen, are the siblings there?
You raise a brow. Looking at the siblings, they look at you, as if eager to know what's going on.
"Yeah, they're here. Why? " your mom had a different tone on her voice.
Go somewhere private so that I can talk to you now.
"Mom, it's okay. The siblings don't really mind if--"
Just go, Cassidy.
You were starting to act suspicious about your mom. Ryder mouthed a 'What's wrong?', you said nothing, but shrugged a 'no'.
"Uhm.. excuse me, I gotta go out. Please don't wait for me any longer, " you say, mainly looking at Jezabel. He raises an eyebrow; but nods.
You quickly go out of the kitchen, going to your room and locking the door in the process.
"Mom, what going on?" you ask, not wanting to burst your anger out.
Honey, what I'm about to tell you is important. You have to listen to me.
"Well, what is it? " you furrow your eyebrows.
I'm taking you away from them. You'll come back home and be like yourself at ho--
"No. I'm not going home. You really don't care about what I think, do you? You clearly saw at the first time that I hated to be dragged away from you, but what did you do? Sell me off to vampires, right? And now that they've been taking care of me so much, you just suddenly pop in and take me away from them. Don't you have any gratitude? They're my friends mother, I love them as my second family, " your mother went silent.
You are still my daughter and I'm thinking what's best for you! You didn't know that they killed a hundreds of people, right? What if they kill you?!
"If they ever kill me, then it's going to be your fault! Of course they would kill alot of people, they're VAMPIRES! They feed on human blood! And no, I know them too much for them to eat me, "
I'm not going to listen to your opinions, I'm still responsible for you!
"Mom.. I'm not going to--"
And at that, she cancels the phone call. You look down the ground, afraid that you can't do anything. You were suspecting that maybe, just maybe, your mom didn't want you to be happy; not ever.
Going out of the room, you spot Alexey and Jezabel near your room, acting as if they were having a normal conversation, when clearly they eavesdropping. It made you chuckle, imagining Jezabel listen to the conversation.
"You know , eavesdropping is bad, " you smile at the both of them.
"What? But Jezabel told me it isn't--" Jezabel puts a hand on Alexey's mouth, still in his apathetic face.
"I told him that talking... in.. the hallwayisn'tbad, " he looks away, saying the last few words fast.
You roll your eyes, "Right, " you walk towards the living room, being followed by the brothers, and meeting up with Jack, Ryder and Fuschia.
Jack looks at you as you sit beside Ryder. "What was that all about?" he asks as he reaches for his cellphone on your hands.
"My mom was lecturing me about how I should behave to you guys. She didn't wanna make a big fuss about it, so I went to my room, " you shrug, playing with Ryder's hair. You noiticed that he has no single split end.
"I see. So, is your mom planning to visit? " Jack looks at you, giving you this somehow, sexy stare, while letting the smoke out of his mouth. You blush, and look away.
"No. Why are you asking too many questons? " you ask; causing Jack and Ryder to look at you.
"Huh? I wasn't. Two questions isn't that many, is it, Ryder? " he looks at Ryder.
He shrugs. "I suppose not. I mean, you know, if you don't really wanna talk about a problem that's giving you problems with a person, then you might aswell think two questions that the person is asking you is too many, " he looks at you guys innocently as you and Jack exchange glances, "What? "
"Nevermind. Anyway, Jezabel, when are we supposed to give Prince Daniel our answer. It seems that he's been proccupied lately, " Jack inhales on the cigarette between his fingers, and crumpling it on his palm and throwing it on the trashcan. You made a weird face at, earning you a smile from him.
"We'll be having a meeting about it the next night. Then the next night after that, we'll be sending him our answer, " Jezabel says quietly while staring out the window.
You look down the floor, in a deep thought.
Maybe you should really leave the house before your mother creates a commotion in the mini mansion.
Jezabel has alot on his mind and you don't want to be a problem to them or even him.
Let's see.. when they're having their meeting, I pack all my things, leave a letter, and just escape. Yeah, that would be good enough. But.. but..
"Cassidy, did you know that Jezabel is looking for a girl to marry?" Jack asks.
This made you look up, eyes wide.
"I'm not looking for one. It's a recquirement. It's not even a recquirement, it's just a trend going on with leaders of their compounds, " Jezabel glares at Jack.
"Marry? That's.. " you say, speechless.
Jezabel's a great guy; and you're attracted to him.. but the problem is, you're also atrracted to Ryder and Jack. Alexey, who's a wonderful boy, you only have eyes on him based on his looks.
You knew that Jack has a girlfriend named Sally, but you can't help it. Ryder, he's just so.. much of a Ryder. He's so sweet to you that you could fall inlove. But, alll of the three guys are impossible.
You had seen them showing concern to you and tenderness.. but maybe they were just really flirty.
"...that's great. I hope you find the right woman! " you smile brightly at Jezabel as he looks at you as if he wants to say something.
He sighs, "I'm not marrying anyone. "
Fuschia stands up, "So I'll have a nephew or niece now, right, Jezabela?" she looks up.
"That's not happening at this time. " he bluntly says, causing Fuschia to stick her tongue out.
"I'm sure the girl's lucky, " you whisper, making Ryder nod in the process.
3:00 A.M. Jezabel's Room
"Okay, so Jack ordered a new laptop, and I already called the workers to fix you a new table, and the glassdoor's total is $4,552.21, " you report, looking at a list. At the side of the paper, you saw a doodle about Ryder picking his nose made by Jack. You smiled widely.
"Alright. Thank you, " Jezabel looks at you in his black night clothes while putting down his glasses on his sideboard.
"Okay, I'll be sleeping now. Goodnight Jezabel, " you turn on your heel. But was abruptly stopped as Jezabel probably teleported infront of you, bumping his chest.
You look up, "What is it? "
"I'm not marrying anyone. "
"Yeah, I know. You told us back at the living room,"
When you were about to say something again, you felt his hand touch your arm gently as he pulls you more, his lips, pressing yours.
You look at him as he closes his eyes. This could be cliche, but you seriously wanted to pull out of it. You somehow couldn't. His lips were smooth, and cold, like everything about him was. And Jezabel sensed you wanted more as you deepen the kiss.
You hold onto his neck as he roams his hands around your waist, to your back and inside your shirt.
You both went backwards, towards his bed, now making the kiss more passionate. A lot more passionate than you've ever tried from your past boyfriends.
You sit down, him ontop of you. Honestly, you didn't know anything about love making, nor do you even know how to turn on a guy, but you had this kind of instinct that you just followed.
6:00 A.M
You wondered why Jezabel's room was hot. Opening your eyes slowly, you realized that you were not in his room anymore.
Gasping loud, you look at your body; but see your normal night gown. Your underwear was still in place and all of it.
Getting out of bed, a small paper flew down the ground with Jezabel's handwriting, you pick it up.
Cassidy,
Perhaps we should do it next time. You must have been tired from all the cleaning and I apologize. Do not worry, I did no harm to your body. As soon as you were on the bed, you snoozed and even snored. Just next time.
Jezabel.
You laughed by yourself
This would be the last day you would have with the siblings and Jack. You wrote five letters; one per sibling, including Jack.
You did everything in a day. Clean the house, wash their clothes and hung them dry while ironing some. Cooking meals for the bitchtype mother, and running errands for Jezabel and Jack.
It was still 5:39 in the afternoon, and the sun was brightly shining, but everyone except for Alexey was awake. Something had gone wrong with the preparations for the next two charity events that they were incharge with. Jezabel and Ryder was not happy about it.
Plus, they do not have any decision on anything regarding their proposal with Prince Daniel.
You were in Ryder's room, cleaning. His bedroom was actually neat, it didn't match his lazy and perverted demeanor. But his chambers were mostly covered with only black and white. White sheets and bed, black walls, newly polished wooden floors and a balcony like everyone else. Of course, he had the stacks and collection of pornographic videos and magazines in a corner and high-tech devices.
You needn't clean much, actually.
He was on his bed,torso lying first, headphones pressed on his pierced ears. Whatever music it was, he was moving his head in an odd way, lip syncing and acting as if he was the star while reading a novel. You stared, leaving your work.
His hair was down, and it was silky looking. Jezabel and Ryder didn't look alike, but Alexey and Fuschia did. They each have different colors of irises, making it more suspicious.
"Ryder.." you mumble, looking down the floor, and blushing.
"I think you're really.. sweet and handsome.." you mumble again, holding your rag tight. Looking up, you were thankful that he hadn't heard it, probably from the loudness of the song.
You sigh, a bit relieved. Though you were thankful you got it out of your system.. or maybe not, and then got back with cleaning his devices.
It was quiet since then. But you were still not done with cleaning. You've been thinking alot, not in the mood to clean.
You were now bending to clean his computer table .You were still out of what you were doing, and hadn't suspected that there was someone behind you.
"I heard it," a voice that was more likely Ryder's spoke.
You widen your eyes from the startle, and suddenly shot your head up without control, causing you to bump on the computer table really hard.
"OW!" you exclaim, holding your head and getting a laugh from Ryder.
You now stood up, and glare at Ryder, he was having tears at the side of his eyes from laughing.
"That's not really funny, Ryder.." you roll your eyes, folding your arms and tapping your foot in the process.
"I'm..*chuckling* sorry.. but that..*giggle* was hilarious.. whoo," he sighs, regaining his posture and sighing loud.
You stop acting all mad when you remember that Ryder said just now that he heard something. Could it be?
"Uhh.. what did you hear, anyways?" you ask innocently, looking away. He smiles.
"You don't remember what you said?" he says, smirking now.
"No," shaking your head.
"I heard what you said about you thinking I'm really sweet and handsome. I want to thank you, " he says, now saying it seriously.
Widening your eyes, the color red paints your cheeks as he looks at you straight in the eyes.
"You're welcome," you say, looking down, still blushing.
"No one ever said I was handsome," he says, mumbling.
"That's impossible,"
"They were always saying Ryder, you're so hot.. Ryder, I belong to you.. Ryder, let's make a baby.. Ryder, I wanna be inside your pants... Even the most proper ladies wouldn't have any control on theirselves whenever we're outside," he says sadly.
This made you feel special. Your heart skipped a beat. You suddenly felt cold as Ryder embraces you.
"Cassidy.. I feel warm," Ryder says as his breath was slowly tickling your neck. You smile, hugging him back, making his eyes widen a bit from your response.
"I really think you're beautiful and wonderful all at the same time, too.." he says, smiling, not really liking the confessing part.
You smile, now blushing really madly.
"Well.." you break the hug gently, "..I'll be going outside, if you don't mind. And thank you very much for everything, Ryder." you say, starting to walk out of his grasp.
He holds your wrist firmly, but not enough to hurt you. "Just not yet." he says, making you quirk a brow.
He kisses you in the lips, deepening it. You didn't hesitate to kiss him back like you did to Jezabel, and was already holding his face.
It was a sweet french kiss. It was passionate but not what you expected to be rough or aggressive.
It made you happy that he kissed you, finally.
7:51 P.M Bedroom
They just started the meeting, it even included all siblings. Fuschia was curious as to why you were spending so much time with her in the late morning, with Jack and Alexey. But she was happy, thinking it would be more like it from now on.
She was actually wrong.
You start packing your things, and the clothes, not leaving a single trace of you.
Tears were falling from your eyes, but it didn't stop you. You have to get out for yourself rather than your mother coming here and breaking their deal. And you were worried as to how Jezabel might take revenge on it.
You poke your head out the door, looking for any trace of a sibling or cousin. No one. They were in Jezabel's room. You drag your luggage outside slowly, the five letters on yourleft hand.
You place them neatly on the coffee table side by side. You look at the peaceful living room, where the family used to spend their time. Walking out of the main door slowly, you wear a cap and shades.
All you have to do is find a way on how to get yourself out here. In the middle of nowhere, where civilization only takes place here.
--
"Hello?" you holler in the candy store. It only took you a minute to figure out that Caleb was a new hottie friend of yours.
"Hello. Would you like to buy-- Cassidy?" he stops himself as you took off the hat and shades, also revealing the luggage.
"Hi. I wanna ask you a favor." You blush as he looks at you in a weird but flirty way, raising one eyebrow.
"Oh, I get it now.." he says sadly, hearing all the story.
"Can you do this for me?" you plead.
"Not everyone is going to like this. The siblings will miss you terribly, especially Alexey. I'm going to miss you, too." he says, his eyes shining, but you smile, blushing at the same time.
You felt so stupid for always blushing.
"But sure. But Jezabel better not find about this, okay? I don't wanna be traitor as much as I am right now, " he says, standing up and grabbing his car keys.
Outside The Compound, Caleb's Car
It wasn't easy to go around the security guards as they were checking the car. But you guys successfully made it out.
"Thanks so much, Caleb. I don't know how to thank you, " you smile, looking at him.
He smiles, but keeps his eyes on the road. "It's fine."
"Why are you so afraid of Jezabel?" you ask randomly.
"I'm not afraid of him, just his position."
"What about his position?"
He looks as you as if you were stupid. "You don;t know anything, do you?"
You furrow your eyebrows. "Don't know about what?"
"You don't wanna hear this. Not only is he the heir and president of the compound, the most used and famous business man in the vampire world, but his family owns a company that hires skilled assassins to kill and slaughter people. Not only is he and his brother, Ryder and cousin Jack, the head of it, but he also takes orders and has killed thousands of people now. I'm not sure whether he kills innocent or not," he says flatly.
That must be what your mother meant about him killing hundreds of people. And you were disgusted. You could no longer say anything. You liked Jezabel.. but to kill so many people, innocent or a sinner?
You actually wanted to not come back there anymore. But some part of you wants to be there forever.
*sigh* Hello, I updated in the same day. I was bored. And I'm very depressed. I like my bestfriend alot and I don't think he feels the same way. Plus, I'm very confused about his actions. And I'm very pissed off about the www.zillalayouts.com. How the hell do you look for any layouts there when it's always saying We were unable to find results for your search term. I'm very sad about it right now, so if anyone can help me, please message. I'm looking for those borders.
I'm going crazy for my bestfriend, and he knows I like him so much, so please help me in any way.
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"Cassidy.." Caleb says your name softly, just like cooing a baby.
It didn't take you long to realize that the car stopped. You open one eye and see Caleb, his face near yours.
"You fell asleep. We're here," as soon as he said you were home, you instantly looked to your right, and see your big suburbian house. After all, you were rich; but not as rich as the Reichmann family.
You gave a sad sigh. You'd miss buying candy from Caleb, or even taking care of the siblings.
"I could always bring you back there, you know. Where you could be happy," he says, holding your hand.
"It's okay. This is for the best. I won't be seeing your goofy smile anymore or the way you give me flirty looks," you giggle, and he laughs.
"I was actually serious when I was giving you flirty looks, Cass. I just didn't know how to express it properly Yeah, I'll miss that, too. " he says sadly.
"I better go, " you say, holding the knob of the car door, not ready to open it.
"I can't give you a goodbye kiss or hug?" he asks, making you blush.
"W-well..I guess that's alright," you say, moving your body to face him.
He gives you a warm embrace for awhile, and you hug back, tears flowing down. He looks at you straight, and gives you a peck on your lips.
He so wanted you and could have gotten you, if it weren't for Ryder or Jezabel. But he wanted to know more about you.
He helps you get your luggage out and soon drives off as he gives you back another peck on the lips.
As you face your red front door, you look at the mat that you were stepping on. You reach something underneath it, and saw a spare key. It was always like that.
You slowly open the door, trying to remember the security code when you didn't pass the two plants displayed at each side of the door yet.
As soon as you accessed it, the secirity normally greeted, Welcome to the Joules Residence, visitor. You rolled your eyes.
I live here, idiot.
You went upstairs, not forgetting to lock the main door. You didn't bother to greet your nanny who was sleeping in the Maid's Quarters. You were emotionally and physically tired.
You didn't even bother going to your mother's room. She was probably out, at night clubs and bringing home young guys who wanted to have sugar mommies.
You just went walked through the dark hallway, too tired to get scared. You were sad, and feeling lazy at the thought of school tomorrow. You didn't attend it for how many months.
You open your room, and happy it was unlocked. Quickly shutting the door and turning the lights on, you smile a bit.
Some part of you was happy that you were in your own room, where you can do anything anytime
You did not bother to do any moping or sobbing. For sleep was in your eyes, and you wanted to forget everything that has been happening.
You take off your shoes and pants, replacing it to a short sleeping shorts.
The last thing on your mind was the siblings. Your other family, before drifting off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Reichmann Household
"Then it's settled. Ryder, send the letter to the prince right after Jack is done with the letter," though Jezabel did not show any feeling of happiness or even remorse to their situation, he was definitely feeling happy inside.
As soon as the siblings went out of his room, he followed soon after.
He looks at Jack who was inside Cassidy's room. He furrows his eyebrows for his cousin's disrespect.
"Jack, what are you doing?" he asks as he remains outside, looking at his siblings at the same time. They were just standing, looking down on something on the coffee table.
"She's not here, " Jack announces as he was panting. Jack raises an eyebrow and goes inside to see for himself.
It was true. Cassidy was not there, nor were her things and clothes there. As if she never slept in that room.
He didn't know what to do. Jack just stood there, pretty much dumbfounded.
"She ran away," he says in a shocking voice.
"I know, " Jezabel could only reply that. He didn't know what to say. He thought he knew what to say.
It made him angry inside. Why? Why would she even do something so down right stupid as to run away? Why?
Could it be that she really hated him inside? Or was it Ryder's fault for being so damn perverted?
No matter how much Jack or Jezabel guesses, they'll never know. Except for Caleb.
"Jezabela.. Cassy-cake left a letter for each of us.." Fuschia's voice was full of grief, her tears flowing all the way down her chin.
She hands Jack and Jezabel their letters. The two cousins didn't waste any much time and opened the letter.
Jezabel,
I can't describe how I feel right now. My heart is hurting, knowing that I'm leaving your family so soon. For this letter, I will tell you how I feel inside; how I feel for you. I feel very happy that you changed slightly. I've always been attracted to you, and sad to say, I'm attracted to Ryder also. So I'm sorry. I'm embarrassed and ashamed, that a maid such as me will ever be attracted to you. I'll miss you, and I'll miss the way you teach Alexey and Fuschia things they need to know. And how you get migraines from all the expenses that you spend. I'll miss all of it.
P.S: Please don't try to fetch me from my home. It's better that way. My mother thinks it's better that way.
Love,
Cassidy.
He just sighed, and put his share of Cassidy's thoughts in his pocket. Jack was still reading his, but Jezabel just went inside his room, locking the door.
Jack,
Hi Jack. I don't know what to say. I'll miss you, of course. I can't tell you why I'm leaving. It's complicated; even Jezabel might not know. You know Jack, I really wanna be honest with you. I think you're very charming and amazing; it's funny how you say Jezabel and Ryder are a bunch of flirty siblings, but I can see you being flirty with everyone especially to me and other guys. Which is very funny. But it builds something. I was going to be attracted and have a little crush on you, but you'll probably think you're too old; or I'm too young. I wish you the best with Sally, and have a happy life.
P.S: Please don't bother looking for me.
Cassidy
Jack didn't know what to do. It was all so sudden; Cassidy wasn't that type of girl to just run away, or so he thinks. But why would she even run away in the last minute when there were so many times that she was alone in the mansion?
This is definiteley not like her.
He leaves her room, passing the living room, and see Ryder's bright red irises. He could tell he was furious. Alexey was crying like a little boy as Fuschia was hugging him.
That was stupid for them to mourn over an undead girl. It was like Cassidy's funeral, but she was just actually escaping.
He did not have the mood to calm everybody, so he just strided up the staircase and into his room, trying to analyze what the real reason is.
Joules Household
"CASSIDY!!!!"
Lately, everybody has been trying to wake you up. You suddenly sit right up in your bed, eyes wide and red from the lack of sleep. You look at the door to see your nanny from Germany, who has been living with your mother ever since she was pregnant with you.
"Why up so early, nanny?" you ask, not sleepy anymore. Without any word, she hugs you tight, and you were starting to lose oxygen.
"I miss you too, nanny.. please..let go.." you choke out the last few words, as she realizes she's been squeezing you really tight.
"Oh my, child. I was worried you'd be dead or even married!" she dramatically says as she fixes you. You blush at the thought of Jezabel, having his wife.
"I'm too young to marry anyone, nanny." you smile, going to your wardrobe and brushing your hair.
"But you ARE in the right age! You're 18! Tell me, child.. did you meet someone rich, handsome, charming, smart and.." she trails off, looking at you with a mischievious smile.
You raise an eyebrow and stop brushing your hair, "What?"
"And someone good in bed?" she whispers in your ear, making you literally jump.
"Nanny!" you exclaim, making your cheeks burn even more.
You could remember now. As Jezabel was ontop of you, also kissing you tenderly, his fingers were already starting to control theirselves as they were beginning to unbutton your night gown.
You were thinking that he might know something about sex. Probably everyone in the family especially Alexey.
"You musn't drool there, Cassidy! Come now, let's meet your mother downstairs.." she says, kissing your forehead and going out first. It made you happy that someone like her was pretending to be the real perfect mother.
"Cassidy.." your mother mumbles in awe as she sees you walking down the stairs and sitting right across her in the dining table, breakfast already served.
You didn't want to talk to her. Right now, you hate her very much. She was insane for not understanding you.
You were just eating your delicious breakfast, pretending not to listen to what the fuck she was saying until she touched you by the arm.
"Don't touch me!" you snap, moving her hand away as if it was a disgusting insect or thing. The maids especially your nanny's attention was caught.
Your mother just looks at you, eyes wide. You were still staring at her.
"You think I'm just going to forget this?! If you liked someone so much, tell me, would you want to be away from him or even them?!" you ask.
"Yours is a different story, Cassidy! They're vampires! You think I was just going to let you go off with them and transform you?! Do you even know they own a killing organization..?!" she reminds you.
You open your mouth, ready to say something. But when it did, nothing came out, so you close it back.
"Who do you like there.." she asks, but it didn't sound like a question. How she said it had a disgusted tinge to it.
"You're saying I can't like anyone there, but you can like any young guy you see?" you ask her bitterly.
She only looks at you, wanting to say something. You didn't have any mood to eat anymore, and so you just stood up, bouncing on the stairs, and to your room.
You don't know what to do. You don't have any close friends; so you didn't know where to go. So you grab your towel, and decide to take a long bath.
--
Ryder couldn't sleep. It was 9 am and he can't sleep. His eyes were so red and heavy, but somehow, he can't just sleep.
He kept reading your letter, trying to process it in his mind that you were gone.
Ryder,
Ryder, this is a goodbye. I'm thankful I met you, Ryder James Reichmann. And let me say, I've always had a thing for you. I liked the way you act around me, as if you expect me to accept you as you are, which I did. If you did that to the girl you cared for, then she'd love you forever. You're sweet to me, and of course I'll miss you. It's going to be painful if I remember you always. I'll miss how you you'll defend your siblings from Jezabel's mistakes and bothering Jack always. I'll miss the fun times that we'd spend time in the hidden lake with the family, and just goof around. Those were one of the best years in my life. I can't describe how I feel; I'm very happy but then again I'm very upset. I wish you the best in everything, and thank you very much for the goodbye hug and kiss. I won't forget you, not ever.
Love,
Cassidy.
He knew Jezabel and Cassidy also had a thing. But he didn't care. For now, he just wants to bother you while washing clothes, or give you little treats to make you happy.
He wanted that hug once again.
