[Mirabel].
It took a long drive for me to arrive at my destination and once I did I felt at peace, although there was one thing that kept recurring on my mind, like who that person was, why did he run away and why was he looking at me with such sad eyes, however when our eyes me, that person smiled at me, he looked pretty shy too, what is wrong with me? You're engaged Mirabel.
I parked my car somewhere in the woods and walked down to my destination. Camping in the woods during the mild winter was something my family and I would always do during the winter but all that changed when my mother passed away, my sister and father lost their touch in just one day, gosh I wish I could turn back the hands of time, no more trips I guess. There was a cabin in the woods where we usually took shelter from the cold ice. That's where I'll be staying so I can have some alone time to think about it. After all, I'll be spending the rest of my life with one man in just a couple of days. I gathered some firewood to warm the house, it doesn't look much different from when I first saw it, and what was I expecting, afterall no one has cared for it in a while. It wasn't easy but I gathered all the things I would be needing for this trip. After eating I stood up and wandered around with my bag filled with my ice skates.
I could remember there was a river nearby and with a winter like this I bet it's frozen solid.
If I remember correctly it's just around the corner. I ran around and at last I found it, the frozen little river, I sat down and put on my skates and finally started skating. I never realized how much time I spent there by just dragging my feet and when I finally remembered to head back I stopped skating but I was already in the middle of the river, I looked up to the sky and inhaled the cold breeze. Soon I'll be married and my singlehood will be over. I wonder how that feels. Whenever I try to ask my father about how a married life works, all he says doesn't make sense so I stopped asking, and now, am nervous.
Crack!
What was that! I could swear I heard a crack just now. Crack!! There it is again and I immediately look down but my fear was confirmed the ice was cracking "FUCK" I said in whisper as I began running for my life, was I that heavy, the ice was pretty strong when I checked it, and I've been on it for a while now. Could it be a coincidence that it broke? I ran and ran till I could hardly breathe. Am almost there, just a bit further and I'll be.....safe?!
I drown in the cold water and look up. Am surprised that it's still a bright day, I could still see the snowy sun. (Sigh) If only I wasn't going to die, then maybe, I would have done my best to decide on the thing I want.
I woke up and wondered if I was still asleep or not because it was dark and I could hardly see anything, no lights, no lamps, nothing but then I heard footsteps and for a reason I had no idea that I was pretending to be asleep. When I tried peeping I saw two ladies walk in and with them were candles which they used to lighten up the room and in a minute the place was bright. I looked around for a while, adoring the ceiling and the walls which were painted in a beautiful peach and the bed made to perfection. I kept staring at the room that I never knew when I fell asleep again.
Gasp!!!
I woke up when I felt a strong presence next to me, I turned to see who it was and behold a man who looked younger than Peter sat right next to me, he was seated and he bowed his head down and crossed his hand above his chest, his hair was long and appeared wet maybe he took a shower before coming in, wait then does that mean am at his place right now. His hair covered his face so I couldn't see who it was. But he looked classy and elegant with style and I have to admit I'm impressed. "You're awake." He said still maintaining his position.
"Yes." I replied. I honestly thought he was asleep but turns out he's not.
"Good, you were asleep all night, I began to worry." He said, all night, wait, that doesn't sound right. Then I remembered I'm meant to be heading back to the city today, I'm two days away from my wedding. I tried to stand but I couldn't, my legs didn't have the strength to, I reached for the drawer next to me to support myself and feel like a baby but before I could reach the floor I felt someone grab me. "Careful," he said to me. "Where are you going Miss?"
"It's Mirabel." I completed it. I was about to stand on my feet again when I felt him back away slowly still maintaining our position. He whispered something.
"..."
"What?" I asked, but he seemed to be elsewhere but whispered again.
"He proposed." Oh, he's talking about Peter. I looked towards the direction he stared at, and found that he was looking at the ring on my finger. That's right, I still had my engagement ring on my finger. He sat me down and tucked me in, he smiled charmingly and continued. "So you're getting married."
I nodded. "Yes."
"What's he like?" He asked. I began to wonder where to start from. Especially to a stranger I just met, well who cares I don't mind if I share my story too.
I sat up and looked down at my ring. Am not sure what to say about him but I have to start somewhere. "Well he's kind and loves hiking. We've gone on many tours and traveled to places, he's really open and runs a company." I replied.
He looks interested in my story, what do I call this man. A fan of romance maybe. "And where did you two meet?"
"We grew up together and lived as neighbors before we finally moved out to our very own apartment and then bought a house, and now we're getting married, which is why I must leave." I answered, but he hardly said a word until.
"Looks like you two are madly in love, you both did everything together, I wish you two good luck on your wedding, I would have let you go, except you can't even stand so have some rest, then leave as early as possible tomorrow, my family doesn't welcome visitors." He said. He seems like a very nice man, but then I feel like he didn't really mean anything he said, like everything was just sarcasm, maybe he wanted to keep me company? I have no idea where I am. Maybe he'll show me the way out, but from the sound of his voice he wouldn't want to see me by tomorrow.
I can't sleep, I am nervous, would Peter be worried about me? I could imagine how he must feel knowing I haven't returned home. He did try to warn me not to leave but I was too stubborn to listen to him. Later that night, unable to sleep, I stayed awake for as long as possible. I noticed a shadow outside, no, it doesn't seem like it was just one but two shadows, but from the looks of it, one wanted to get in and the other was stopping him. How could he leave the door open like that if he wanted to have a fight with someone. The shadow of the one stopping the other looked like the man who saved me and the other seemed to be his family member after all he did warn me about them and how much they hated visitors. After a long time arguing they both left, too bad I was unable to hear what they were saying, I am tired now. I woke
This Starler girl sure has one good grip. I'm dragged into the room and guarded by her. She locked the door and stood before me, moving her body as if she were warming up for a fight. Am panicking but there's no sign of it. It's like one messed up dream to me. There were screams coming from Richard's room and before I knew it, the place became quiet. As I sat down on the bed, I began to wonder what was going on outside. Should I jump off the window, no, that would be suicide. Wait, why is there no noise from outside? When finally we heard the door, the door knob turned and opened. I stood up and shivered. Before us stood Richard, Starler tried her best to stop him but before she could throw a punch to knock him back to his senses she found herself landing on the wall with one punch.
He put me back in my room and locked the door from the outside. I know I am the one who offered a couple of years to bear and raise a child, but he's presently keeping me locked up. Is it because of his family? I know they don;t like me and all, maybe that's the reason why. At about 4 to 5 pm I heard a knock on my door, then a key slot in and the handle twisted. A maid walked in with a tray of food, dropped it on my bed and walked away without saying a word. The aroma of the food reminded me that I was hungry. Come to think of it he' been feeding me sleeping pills for a while, should I ask him why he did, I want to, I think I should but it won't be easy, maybe i'll just do that after we get married, cause I don't think we're close enough to talk that much. I drew the tray close to me and began to devour it, and after that I looked out the window there'
It's just as I thought. I've been tricked. Those this has something to do with the Daniel they keep talking about, I have a feeling that that name aso has a name in it, but wait, what will happen to Peter, no let's not think of that for nw, I have to think of how to get out of this place, he's a psychopath. I looked at Richard and shivered in fear, this man was using me to get what he wanted. If I am right they've always been talking about a Daniel blood, and that old ha also said I was a Daniel, could a Daniel be a requirement to achieving his goals? If that turns out to be true then I don't think I would be able to leave this place. "Mira." Ah! I was taken off guard by this man, I can't lose my guard around him especially after knowing that he did this intentionally. That's right, something else is missing. I was drugged by this man. Those slee
By the time I woke up, he was nowhere to be found. I feel so tired and my entire body hurts at the moment. I sit up and stare blankly at absolutely nothing, last night hurts a lot, and why wouldn't it, I've been saving myself for someone else my entire life. Speaking of which. I flip the bed sheet over and find my side of the bed drenched in blood. As I thought, it really did hurt a lot. I dragged my legs, grabbed a towel and then I headed for the shower room. Honestly, I wish and hope he doesn't come back. At this point I don't mind being a widow any more, but I doubt that's gonna happen. The bathroom looks a little over the roof, there's a jacuzzi that's almost the size of a teenagers bed, just how many people was this designed for. I mix the water with hot and cold and get in, I think I would like a bubble bath, it's been a while since I had one. &nbs
There's a limit to how many times a human can do it a day, but he's different, and I don't think he understands the concept of the difference between humans and Vampires, we've been at it all day, I barely have any strength to stand up again, and am covered in love bites. He's the worst. "Did you sleep well Mira." The moment I open my eyes once again, he's right in front of me, it's like I can't avoid his gaze. I try to turn away but... It's tight. Why is it so tight? I try to wiggle my way out of his arms but he just smiles and kisses my shoulders. "Are you tired? or are you hungry?" He asks. That question ticks me off, do I not look tired enough. Sure I expected that I would need to work harder to bear his child, but this is way too much. "Both." I need some fresh air. Now that I think about it, I am shocked because this place is spotle
Am worried about this kid, and the fact that she's a kid worries me the most. The more she's curious, the lesser her chances of surviving this place are. "Why should I? Your relationship has nothing to do with me but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us normal folks." His grip on my hand begins to tighten, he's losing his patience alright. "I just found you so I can't risk that." No you idiot, you have to run, otherwise you will surely die, this blood sucking demon will kill you. I want to say these words to her right now but how can I when he's right behind me and about to break lose any minute now. "If you care about your life then you'll have to leave now, please." I warned but she still stands still, I can't say I didn't try because I did the best I could do for anyone at the moment. By the time she saw the fear in my eyes, it was way too late. The moment she turned towards the doo
I quickly race to the room, checking for the girl and finally find her in a small room. She looked uncomfortable and cried a lot. I felt sorry for her, it was my fault to begin with so I would have to be responsible for her, I am so sorry dear. I bow my head down and patiently wait for her to wake up, only to fall asleep myself. I woke up to the feeling of stares, as I raised my head I found Martha who kept staring at me with contempt, and I know I can't blame her, I am practically the reason she's this way right now. I try to help and reach for a glass of water, stretching it towards her. "Are you thirsty, do you need anything like water, or something else. Richard said you could join him tomorrow morning, just incase you feel any thirst." I told her. But she remains silent. She turned towards the left side, looking outside the