《HUNTING LOVE》


 1 MEETING THE CHARACTERS

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    MEET JAIRUS EZEKIEL :


    24 years old Jairus is a business tycoon, tough , hard but playful man. With a cunning mind and the art of words. He believes that he can win everything with money & with his mind.


    Having grey glacial eyes, black hair & bright complexion, well proportioned body he''s the heartthrob of every woman. Adding a plus point here when he speaks in his velvet-edged voice a dimple on his right cheek becomes visible. Making every woman crazy.....his favourite hobby is to play with girls either by bringing them home or going to night clubs. The end of his game is always on dumping them when he gets bored. Having such a dark past he doesn''t repent instead enjoys his life well.


    MEET AGNES REGENA:


    She''s 22 years old working in a night club not because of poor financial conditions but because of the opportunities of having contact with humans.


    Yes you read right !


    Having ginger hair and emerald eyes, cherry lips and fresh complexion, a curvy figure she is known as "the queen" in the night house. Working as a night woman she attends various customers but all of them become faint when she touches them with her hand.


    Why , let me tell you .


    Apparently Agnes is 22 years old but she''s 500 years old and a vampire !


    Instead of sucking human blood she relies upon the spiritual energy of humans. And absorbs a little by touching people with her bare hand. The one having pure souls wouldn''t faint but Agnes haven''t found anyone like that. Every customer in the morning went satisfied though Agnes never shared intimacy with anyone but it''s her touch that the stress is released.@@

 2 ACCIDENTAL MEET UP

    The black charcoal road was stretched so far__never ending. The silence was hovering outside like everything & every living was dead. No sound, no chirp, no chatter __nothing.


    Everything was calm. And should be __it was about 02:00 night when no one goes out. Or I''d say no well-reputed man goes out. To save own self from unnecessary gossips people shut their doors at 11:00 and stay within their homes in the city __


    New York .


    When the sound of Xander could be heard by anyone out of the car.


    "So buddy how was it ?"


    Kurtz added another question in the excited tone.


    "How was she ?"


    Jairus was driving, no so smooth but steady enough. Though his grip on steering was strong but he was a little drunk.


    "Ah ! She was good better than others."


    "Aye aye !"


    And the all three men laughed mockingly.


    "She tried something new ? Tell us nay."


    Kurtz was excited to know what happened between Jairus and that bar girl probably the famous prostitute of that club.


    "Uh ! No same as usual. But her sweet taste is still on my tongue."


    Jairus licked his lips with lust in eyes.


    "Oh, the one who served me was too bad in bed."


    Xander__ straighten back replied pouting as if he was clearly disappointed by her service.


    "Too bad for you buddy."


    Jairus uttered sympathetically .


    "Hey, I''ve heard of a better one or say a perfect professional one ''the queen'' what if we try her ?"


    Kurtz presented his idea & informed his friend about another girl.


    "Ugh ! Not again. I''m not in a mood now."


    Jairus replied fast, irritated . As he wasn''t so happy by the previous service & didn''t wanted to waste his energy on another one.


    "O come on man ! you''re young and the most strong one among us. I''m sure you''ll like her."


    Xander added and insisted.


    "How come are you sure about that....that she''ll not disappoint me ?"


    Jairus questioned annoyingly.


    "Bet ? If she failed to make you high I''ll strip down in front of you both !"


    Kurtz proposed the horrible idea. That Jairus stopped the car with a jerk in amazement. Xander and Jairus both stared at kurtz in dumb silence.


    "Are you serious ? You''ll be loosing your virtue for a prostitute !"


    Jairus asked narrowing his eyes. Same did Xander.


    "Yes I''m sure !"


    Kurtz replied calmly.


    And they both laughed heavily.


    "O come on man. Leave this silly idea."


    Jairus suggested.


    "Are you afraid ?"


    Kurtz got irritated and muttered in disgust.


    "No I''m not !"


    Jairus yelled out loud annoyingly.


    "So then let''s go."


    "Ohk okey, where to ?"


    Jairus asked him to guide the route.


    After half an hour they''re in front of a night club__very busy with hustle bustle. They stepped out of Jairus'' buggati veyron when a man came out of the entrance humming obviously drunk heavily.


    The trio stepped in & a hall full of people, girls dancing along the poles, men flirting with women, some were sitting with prostitutes__being amused by touching their body, laying hands on their breasts, slipping a touch on their bare legs & kissing their beautiful faces. Everyone was busy in enjoying__ wine and other beverages were served, a pole dancer came down with holding a glass, bent a little showing off her breast which was already visible in her plunging neckline__took a sip elegantly &  dropped some of the drink on the man''s shirt sitting in front of her and then licked the wine from his neck. Grabbed his tie and lured him aside.


    When the scenario vanished from the eyes the men walked towards the back corner where a lady manager was standing.


    "Uh ! We''re here to meet the queen."


    Kurtz informed her.


    "I''m really sorry sir she''s busy at this hour. She''ll be free after an hour then you can have her."


    She told him.


    "But we can pay her twice. Get her free now."


    Kurtz added as he was excited for Jairus meeting and his bet.


    "I''m sorry sir the rich man has already paid a lot fir her. He''ll be here soon."


    And the lady went.


    "Then we''ll wait. Right ?"


    Kurtz asked Jairus__ who was gazing at a girl dressed so short with his lustful eyes. When kurtz asked him again.


    "Jairus are we waiting for her ?"


    "Yy....yes yes. Why don''t you both get yourself a drink. I''ll be right back."


    Jairus tilted his head and loosened his tie. And went in the direction towards that girl.


    Kurtz and Xander giggled and agreed for a drink.


    "How''s you doing sweety?"


    Jairus asked her in a polite yet lustful tone, holding her from waist.


    When she pulled him closer by grabbing his tie, gave a sweet blow on his cheek & whispered in his ear.


    "I''ll be lucky having you !"


    Jairus smirked as the offer was his favourite.


    "Oh I''ll be too."


    The girl took the signal and lured him aside in a small cabin covered with curtains on 3 sides as one side was a concrete wall.


    Jairus held her up from waist as the girl wrapped herself around his back. Putting hands on her butt he pinned her to the wall feeling her thigh flesh he kissed her passionately.


    The girl put her arms around his neck and kissed him back in response to his breath taking act. When Jairus slipped his hand under her short dress making her undergarments visible , she moaned with a delightful manner.


    "Alicia madame is calling you, your customer is here."


    A feminine voice called her.


    "Ah I''ve to go young man, maybe another time."


    Before leaving she kissed him back, settled her dress again and elegantly she walked out.


    Jairus was left alone in that cabin with he heard intimate voices__ masculine & feminine both. Perhaps a couple was enjoying on the other side of those curtains.


    Jairus came out and walked towards the narrow alley which was lit with golden lights and there were rooms. Proper rooms with wooden brown doors. But the alley was too narrow that hardly two persons could walk through it together. When a couple came kissing and throwing themselves upon each other. Jairus wanted to leave first but they both were drunk heavily, the bulky man came nearer perhaps they wanted to go to the last room of alley. Without noticing Jairus'' presence the man strode towards the room with the girl holding him by arm. In an attempt to avoid being squeezed he stood along the wall holding his breath in front of the door of one room . The man passed, with Jairus'' back banged on the door and it opened__ he stumbled in the room__ taking a few steps inside. The man and woman passed, without looking back in the room he tried to went outside when someone hugged him from behind putting hands on his chest___he froze.


    Jairus turned back __ a slender woman having red hair was standing. Jairus tried to free himself but got stunned in her green eyes.


    The woman was blowing a hot a puff maybe she was drunked or drugged.


    Jarius pushed her back as the girl moaned asking him.


    "Don''t you want me ?"


    At this point Jairus noticed her body, a perfect one with elegant curves and a beautiful face __enough to tempt anyone. Jairus stood motionless, inspired by her flawless beauty. The girl pulled her purple silk dress above her thigh__her milky skin was just heavenly.  It was enough to tempt a man like Jairus who was always hungry to taste women.


    Jairus closed the door and locked it. Turned towards the woman__ she was young and just speechless beautiful  !


    She was standing at the edge of the bed when Jairus threw himself upon her and they both fell on the bed.


    A deep kiss initiated as the girl started to unbutton his shirt. Jairus wanted to taste her every inch. To avoid any disturbance he tied her hands with belt and tucked them to the bed pole.


    And they both shared intimacy. Jairus made an earthshaking love to her !


    Two hours passed and the woman slept.....!


    Jairus became sure that she was given a philter to heighten her sexual desires__maybe upon the request of a customer.


    Jairus started to put on his clothes when that woman was laying naked on the bed__ changed her side and......


    BLOOD !


    Jairus stood in daze filled with horror.


    "She was a prostitute right so how come she was pure ?"


    The every woman Jairus tasted was never pure. How much bad he was or he is.... he never stole anyone''s FIRST and never will. In horror he covered the girl with the silk white sheet.


    Hurriedly he put on his shoes and went towards the door, unlocked it and slowly closed it. When his stare fell upon the room-plate which was mentioning "THE QUEEN" !


    Many questions popped up in his mind at once.....


    If the inside was ''the queen'' then how she was pure ?


    Who drugged her ?


    And why she kept her eyes closed the whole time ?


    That she didn''t looked at the person with whom she was sharing her ''first time'' !


    He strode faster, came in the hall looked for his friends. Who were sitting on the sofa flirting with girls. He went near drenched in sweat and ''something disturbing'' in his eyes he called them.


    "Let''s go !"


    Kurtz turned his gaze towards Jairus.


    "But we haven''t got the queen yet, the lady said she''s still busy and would be free any time. But whathappened to you ? You look like.....like you''ve done something terrible ! "


    Wait she was busy !


    Jairus became confused.


    "No I''m okey, her customer came ?"


    "No he didn''t. But the lady went to her room for a check but it was locked. Maybe someone stepped in first. And the rooms here are locked only when a game is going on !"


    Xander informed him.


    Jairus felt so helpless. So he was the one having FUN with the queen !


    And stole her first time !


    But how .....she was pure how ?


    Jairus just wanted to break free from there so yelled and insisted.


    "Ok. I don''t want to meet her. Let''s just leave. I''m waiting for you both outside."


    And he left fastly.


    "What happened to him?"


    Kurtz asked Xander.


    "Don''t know. Let''s go."


    @~~@~~@


    Agnes woke up rubbing her eyes, sat straight as she yawned.


    The room was quiet. No one was there. She wanted to get up but her lower abdomen was painful. And she stared at her naked body. At once she stepped out of bed forgetting the waves of pain that were circulating in her whole body. She pulled the silk cloth from bed and saw the blood spots on the white bed cover. With trembling legs she fell on the ground. Tears started to fell from her emerald eyes and got absorbed in the red carpet.


    "You filthy humans. I''ll not spare you.....the one who who stole my...chastity."


    She whispered to herself in anger.


    "And the ones who drugged me !"


    Her eye color changed to flashing red.

 3 FIRST TIME-GUIL

    With a heavy heart full of guilt Jairus stepped towards his room with thumping of boots audible in that quiet house. The door opened with a creak as he pushed his body forward towards the bed with black coat hung on his arm & threw himself on bed with legs touching down the carpet.


    The heavy effect of alcohol faded when he saw that blood spot previously but by the time he reached home he was in his complete senses, all awake and normal. His mind was still stuck upon what happened. He brushed his hair back and wiped the sweat from his face, his heart was racing fast.


    How could he forget that he stole someone''s FIRST TIME when she was drunk and not in the position to resist or to stop him !


    He took the shower. The luke warm water washed off everything from his body. But the guilt was still on his mind and despair in his heart !


    Tucking his one hand to the wall he leaned a bit as the water was flowing on his shoulders and his mind was running.....pondering upon every single thing he did. Somehow this night made him to think and repent !


    He thought of every single girl he spend his lonely nights with....how much sweeter was her taste !


    But at that moment he felt bad, his mouth wasn''t lingering for any girl or anything sweet. Instead his tongue was sour and bitter, he felt worse. With trembling hands he put on his white robe and came into the room.


    Slipped himself into a grey pyjamas & shirt. Settled into bed with heavy body as if a weight was put on his shoulders. He pulled the white blanket close up to his chin when it reminded him of that white silk sheet he threw upon that girl !


    His heart stopped , he felt pangs of pain inside his heart but then tried to calm himself. As he couldn''t change anything now.


    The night was much longer than usual ones, about 3 hours were left to his work. When the clock will strike 08:00 of morning.


    He wanted to sleep but couldn''t. Jairus sat straight, sweat was popping out from his body, the only thing coming to his mind was the face of that girl....whenever he closed his eyes. He rubbed his red eyes, opened the drawer.....sleeping pills and took the dose.


    ( oh no no....he wasn''t committing suicide  ! )


    The morning rays peeped out of the curtains. The alarm clock rang at the time set to it, 08:00.


    Jairus woke up rubbing his eyes hard which were turning red due to lack of sleep. He pushed himself towards the washroom for a bath. After 30 minutes wrapped in bath gown he came out brushing his hair with fingers. By the time his dress was placed on the edge of the bed nicely ironed.


    Ruby was still on time.


    He thought of the old maid servant who was doing his chores since his childhood.


    Wore that grey suit with white shirt which fitted him well. Put on a pungent cologne and stared at the man in the mirror. Jairus was proud of his features.....he was handsome indeed and the younger Ezekiel.


    His elder brother was settled abroad and was managing the foreign business of Ezekiel''s.


    Michael Ezekiel divided his business empire between his two sons and was always on tours with his wife.


    Jairus strode towards the kitchen where his cook was making breakfast. He sat on the table putting aside his things which included cell phone, car keys and wallet. And within a few minutes there came a plate of fresh pancakes with green tea.....all time his favourite breakfast.


    After finishing he wiped his face and drove towards the company.


    Jairus tried not to think again...anything that happened yesterday. But at very thought his heart became gloomy. He started the fm-radio to divert his thoughts and kept the volume high. Which helped him a bit.


    He reached the company, parked his car....stepped out and took a deep breath to make himself normal. As he was the boss and to his employees a cold hearted and strict person. He didn''t want to let anyone know that he still has a soft corner or he his icey heart can melt  !


    Took the elevator and stepped into the corridor of 5th floor where a girl greeted him.


    "Good morning Mr. Ezekiel"


    "Good morning"


    He replied her in a firm tone, as usual.


    And he strode towards his cabin. Made himself busy with the office work. As he was dedicated towards his only love - business.


    When the glass door of cabin opened and a slender silhouette appeared.


    The girl was having blonde hair,dressed in green with blue eyes with false lashes which she was baiting at Jairus. She greeted him in honey coated tone !


    "Good morning my love !"


    "Morning Genevieve."


    Jairus looked up at his RECENT girlfriend who was the daughter of a rich businessman. And used to come to Jairus...most often !


    She came forward to him, sat on the edge of table and leaned with such a manner showing off her breasts..... stood up came closer to Jairus'' face and leaned forward.... her hips which she was moving in delicate manner to lure Jairus to herself.


    "My sweety pie isn''t in good mood today."


    "Yeah just a bit tired."


    Jairus settled back in his chair and pulled Genevieve towards himself making her settle in his lap.


    "Aw what can I do for you then ?"


    She asked like a smitten kitty.


    "Well....I don''t know."


    Jairus replied her and slipped his hand from her thigh towards her navel when she giggled.


    "You naughty !"


    She placed her lips upon his and bit him there to make him open his lips__as he did. She kissed him passionately as he started to rub her back. And kissed her with same force.


    She moaned making him ferocious in that act. Jairus held her popping breasts with one hand and squeezed them while she laughed. And Jairus bit her above chest line.


    HER CLOSED EYES !


    THAT BLOOD SPOT !


    THAT WHITE CLOTH !


    HER SLEEPING FACE !


    Guilt overcame his senses and he shoved Genevieve back. With sweat around his forehead.


    "Are you okey honey ?"


    She asked holding his face in her hands.


    "Yeah I''m okey."


    Jairus replied her pushing her back....as she stood up.


    "You sure ? Anything bothering you ?"


    She asked him again.


    "Uh yeah ....No no I''m fine. There isn''t anything.


    Ah Genevieve you just leave now.....I''ll call you."


    He stumbled upon his words.


    And she left without questioning him more. She knew he wasn''t going to tell her anyway __he was hard to get !


    And much more tough to reach his heart !


    Jairus held his head between both hands.


    When the screen of his cell phone flashed and the name of Kurtz was showing.


    He was calling him to ask about yesterday.....as the way back to home Jairus kept quiet. Kurtz and Xander asked him various times but he shook them off. They knew something happened there but they knew this too that Jairus wasn''t that kind of guy who gets upset easily. It must be something serious,  something big and something worse !


    Jairus didn''t took the call and the call ended. It was silence again in the cabin. He could hear his inner self making noise....forcing him to repent  !


    @~~@~~@


    "Where is the lady manger ?"


    Regena yelled at a girl.


    "She''s busy with a client arranging deals."


    She informed her.


    Regena strode towards her cabin, herself dressed in white. The night was enough to suffer. To cry and to decide !


    She wanted answers now.


    The guy left the cabin when she opened the door with a bang and threw a deadly glare towards the lady manager.


    "How dare you ?


    How dare you to drug me ?"


    Lady manger was mentally prepared for this so kept herself normal.


    "Calm down Regena. And then tell me."


    "Calm down !


    Tskk.....how can I  ?


    You drugged me last night....who told you to do so ? Why did you ?"


    "Actually I was the one who drugged you last night. I gave you a dose of philter which heightened your desires. "


    The manager explained.


    "But why ?"


    Regena smashed her fist on the table with a dang.  She was angry .....much more than that.


    "It was the demand of that customer  !


    He wanted you to be at peak with him !"


    "What ?


    And you gave me that dose upon that stupid request of that bloody customer  !"


    "Yeah.....he was paying double for you !"


    "Tsk....you''re unbelievable."


    "Calm down Regena it isn''t a big deal. He payed advanced to have you !


    It''s hard to manage such a bar and too many girls. We needed his money. So I did what he said."


    "Without my concent !"


    This time Regena''s voice was loud.


    "Ah yeah !"


    Regena stood silent for some moments then placed her decision.


    "I''m quitting  !"


    "Wha.... what ? "


    Lady manager was surprised as she couldn''t afford to let her go.....or to work for another bar.


    "You heard me right. I quit. I''m leaving."


    Lady manager threw another sentence in hope that she''d stay & took back her decision.


    "But where you''ll go ?"


    "To the hell !


    It''s not your concern now !"


    Regena replied her back immediately in loud voice with aggressive tone.


    She turned back towards the door went out slamming it hard. Leaving the lady manager stunned.

 4 JAIRUSs SOLILOQUY

    Either love changes people or it''s the guilt !


    Jairus says :


    I don''t know what''s happening to me !


    I used to spend much time with my friends, used to hangout at various times till late night. But now I''m sleeping before midnight from past these 5 days. I don''t know what''s happening but I think I''m doing this to avoid my friends actually not them perhaps I''m restraining myself from going to clubs bars & pubs again .


    I don''t want to do THAT again, what if the next woman would be same__pure !


    Then I''ll be sinful again and I don''t want a double weight on my shoulders.


    No matter how much I''m bad or how much I''m a beast in this game.....but deep down I''m a gentleman who can''t f*ck a pure girl just to fulfil my desires.


    I''ve been in physical relationships with many women but they''re those who threw themselves in front of me.....it was them who wanted this.


    I''m a man !


    A normal and healthy man & I know I might be playful at that time.....I accepted their offers and did what they want. Perhaps I wanted that too !


    I don''t know how it started__I just remember that day when.....


    When my father was on abroad tour and my stepmother was taking care of me, I was alone in my room drawing and colouring when she came to me and caressed my cheeks. I thought of it as motherly love....


    but it wasn''t !


    I was of 12 at that time, didn''t knew what she was doing....she just used to come to me when father wasn''t at home she used to  sit besides me....slipping her fingers on my thigh bare in my shorts. Moving her hand in my shirt she used to pinch me at my chest nipple sending strange waves in my body.


    I remember I used to sob a lot.....then she did what she shouldn''t  !


    She took my chastity  !


    My mouth was stuffed with a cloth and my body was hot I''d feel her on me.....everything was going blurry when she bit my nipple and gave way to my organ in her body !


    I cried....I still remember I cried a lot after that. I used to remain alone__I became quiet. I started hated women. It was when I became heartless,  cold towards others. Why ?


    Because when I told my father about this he denied and didn''t believed me !


    Instead he blamed me that I''d stop watching such filthy movies which are spoiling me !


    I remember that lady__ my stepmother started crying upon this....that smitten kitten look of her !


    Boiled me to my ears I stomped and left for my room. When my father left with his wife for abroad.  And gave me in care of Ruby__my care taker , my mother and my everything.


    He used to come twice in a year and separated me from my younger brother.  He hated me __my father hated me that much. I got isolated from everyone.


    After that incident I came across many woman who were same ___they wanted me , they just wanted a night with me.


    It was the day I decided to take revenge on every woman.....I toyed with them, started to befriend them, f*ck them.


    And then dumped them...


    That was the end of my game __always !


    But that day at night club.....my life changed again.


    Another horrible thing happened. I was spoiled by my stepmother in childhood but that night, a chaste girl was __


    destroyed by me !


    And I''m feeling guilty.


    I''d be....I''ve went through that stage I can feel her emotions. I don''t know how it happened but it''s done now and I can''t change it.


    I''m feeling sorry for her. Every day,  every moment her face__that night.


    Oh I can''t get rid of those memories !


    I changed, why ?


    I don''t have any answer of that. My friends asked me out but I refused. They came to fetch me for night clubs I refused. I was changing and they''re feeling this change but didn''t asked anything.


    Every time I see any nightclub on my way back to home my mind clicks on that night, that girl. My hands begin to tremble , sweat pops out from my body.


    My latest prey__Genevieve came twice in these 5 days. She wanted me to fulfil her lust. She was a complete sexy girl, a cunning Fox indeed. But I resisted her, refused and scolded her. She left__doing breakup.


    I don''t know why I did that, after all she was a wealthy prey for me.


    But whenever I see her I remember that girl. Somehow my guilt was overcoming me and I was changing.


    I''m cold, heartless in the eyes of others. It''s because I just don''t want anyone to find my weakness. Once I was weak perhaps I''m still.....but I don''t want anyone to find out that.


    I''m a bad boy and I''ll carry this mask with me.


    I''m afraid.....afraid of many things. I told Ruby to replace those jasmine flowers because it reminded me of that girl''s scent. I told her not to use white bed sheets, I replaced my room''s golden lights with white. I felt fear,  I''m feeling fear.....the girl !


    Oh I''m feeling myself at that point again when I went through all this.


    What if the girl remembers my face,  she''ll come for me, should I accept her ?


    What if she don''t have any glimpse of  me , should I try to find her ?


    I spend these 5 days in this confusion,  questioning myself.


    I became aggressive towards my employees, this whole thing was frustrating actually I was unable to analyse what was happening that''s why I scolded my every employee even I fired my secretary upon breaking my coffee cup !

 5 AGNES SOLILOQUY

    Either you rise from pit or you remain fallen and become mad !


    Agnes says :


    What should I say or what should I told ?


    You really want to listen ?


    I didn''t told HIM about me.


    Yeah HIM !


    I , Agnes Regena came here to Human world on a study tour about humans. Yes I''m a vampire !


    Yeah you read right, I''m 500 years old now. The time of human world and our world is different you won''t understand.


    We vampires do not get old.


    We don''t get burn by sunlight it''s a myth. We don''t even drink human blood though we crave sometimes for it. But we do respect out "peace pact" signed with ancient humans.


    When I came here and started my high school life. I fell in love with a boy.


    Yeah !


    I loved him. We became friends , really good ones. He was the star of our school, girls used to watch him play, wrote him letters. Wanted to be his girlfriend.


    I studied human behaviours and their psychology. Everything was positive. I made notes about them,  eating habits, mind set, dedication, jealousy, anger, happiness,  frustration, sexual desires, romanticism, attractions between two humans, straight,  homosexuals, bisexuals, relationships of humans with animals, cats and dogs kept as pets , how they treated them. The mutual understanding of humans, how a married couple cope up, how a girlfriend and boyfriend keep their relationship and how they cherish each other.


    Perhaps I was blind in love of that human boy that I only focused upon good human traits and behaviours.


    But life taught me a lesson too. I remember that day when after schooling on the way back to my apartment I saw that boy__my boyfriend cheating on me !


    I heard a girl''s voice in a street actually it was a dead end after taking a turn. It wasn''t a voice , the girl was moaning. I leaped out of my cycle and followed the voice in order to help that girl. But ....!


    I saw HIM with that girl. She was holding that girl up in his arms, the legs of girl wrapped around his back. And his hand was on her butt. I peeped silently from far hiding behind a tin garbage can. His jeans was a bit down and her skirt was on but her underwear was down. They both were mating in that dead end. I''d hear that girl moaning with delicacy she was loving it__the every kiss he was applying on her lips.


    My heart sank in despair, I felt a stake in my heart. I didn''t knew what to do. My eyes cried along with my heart. I covered my mouth to avoid any voice. I wished it was my illusion , I peeked again. This time he laid her down on the ground, he was opening her shirt, she was holding his face when he bit her nipple and she laughed. I hated her laugh.


    I hated both of them.


    He jerked and she arched her back, they both shared intimacy. I was unable to watch more so sneaked from there silently.


    Why humans are like this ?


    Liar, cheat & fraud !


    I moved from there, left the city and stayed at home __alone !


    When my situation got worse because of lack of spiritual attraction. I wanted to die. But failed.


    When my father the king of all vampires came to fetch me. I became pale and thin.  We vampires need to touch a human to suck their little spiritual energy which helps us to survive. My father hired a human who willingly __saved me. She was nice to me. I requested my father to let me go again to human world.


    I wanted answers, all humans are same ?


    Why my human care taker wasn''t like that boy ?


    Upon my insistence he let me. And I came here again after 50 years. Changed my name variously and migrated through various cities after some time as we vampires do not aged.


    I came across many good people and was living great.  I started to work at a night club, in order to gain that spiritual contact with humans. I never shared intimacy as my every customer fades by my touch. But he was satisfied. Why ?


    We vampires have supernatural abilities to calm and to release stress through our touch only. I was known as "the queen" in that night club. Everything was going fine. When that night came !


    I was pure and chaste just like my name "Agnes" and I was the queen in my world just like "Regena".


    But someone took my everything from me.


    My lady manager drugged me in the greed of more money. I asked her about that man. I wanted to kill him....every human was same !


    I learned this a few days ago. I want revenge now !


    My friend at bar told me that he didn''t came instead someone WE don''t know spend a night with me.


    This made me aggressive a mysterious man took away my chastity. How I was supposed to get him now when no one knows him here !


    I quit from that bar. But before that I came to know that guy was a rich business tycoon. I prepared a list of them, they''re 5 in total. I decided to work with each of them within one year of contract. So that I''d get my prey & could kill him !


    Moreover it''ll be fine as in office work It''ll be an opportunity to get that spiritual energy with handshakes__for my survival.


    Now I''ve applied for an assistant position in Ezekiel''s. And I''ll be joining from tomorrow.


    To get such qualifications isn''t that big deal for someone having supernatural powers !

 6 MIND TALK

    Agnes stood outside the building preparing herself to enter, she let out a deep sigh__perhaps she was again entering into that mysterious lion''s den !


    A huge building completely decorated with glass work,  it was impressive , she praised. She reminded herself the reason for what she was there.....she shouldn''t get fool by humans now. They''re nothing but a cheat !


    She reminded herself that she was there for a murder__to hunt her prey !


    To knock him down for what he''d done to her.


    Agnes settled her loose green dress which was coming down to her knees covering her thighs and hiding her beautiful figure in that looseness. Which she chose obviously "not to caught anyone''s attention" during her time in the company. Though with her ginger hair with  the contrast of green was itself looking alluring on her with milky skin. Tied her hair into a pony tail she was looking professional yet graceful.


    Agnes took the steps towards the entrance with confidence and delicacy. With the files of her qualifications and other basic information tucked to her chest by her bare hand. Yeah !


    How could she miss the opportunity to shake hands and to suck a little energy within those seconds.


    Striding through the hall painted in white, she reached the reception. A pretty girl was on call managing the entries of people and providing them the needed information. Her voice was sweet though fearful , don''t know why. But guess she was being scolded by boss !


    As the call ended she wiped the sweat off her forehead. And looked up as Agnes spoke.


    "Excuse me. I''m here for an interview with boss for the place his Secretary."


    The girl looked into her eyes and stood still for some moments staring at Agnes. Then suddenly she held her hands and....


    "Thank God you''re here. The boss was going to fire me after 5 minutes on next call if you''re MORE LATE."


    "Ww-what but I''m on time."


    Agnes looked at her watch.


    "Just 2 minutes above !


    And he was going to fire you !"


    Agnes looked surprised.


    "Ah yeah. He''s bit strict about time."


    The girl waved her hand in a manner like "it was daily scolding".


    "Oh I see. I''ll be careful."


    Agnes let out a weak smile. But she did like that girl.


    "So Miss. Agnes right. You''ve to go through the elevator upto 5th floor where boss is waiting for you."


    "Okey. Thanks"


    And Agnes headed towards the elevator. Pressed it button to 5th floor.


    But wait  !


    Something was wrong  !


    Her vampiric senses suddenly got heightened. That scent__sweet scent.


    It was attracting her towards the source, she inhaled that sweet human scent deep within her. She felt like it circulated in her blood__she found herself getting addicted to it.


    Who''s scent was that ?


    Vampires are best at controlling themselves and their thirst for blood. But now at that moment Agnes want that person all to herself,  she was craving for his/her blood. She never wanted a human__never ever. But now that scent was overcoming her senses and all she wanted was that person.


    Inhaling the delicious scent she tried to control herself,  though luckily she was wearing lense to hide her eyes as it changes colour every minute. Otherwise anyone in that elevator could''ve seen her red eyes__vampire eyes. But she was alone, as the elevator stopped and she stepped out.


    Walking through the silent corridor she could still sense that scent and with every step it was getting stronger and delicious  !


    She didn''t wanted to hurt any innocent or to kill him/her just to fulfil her craving. It was forbidden and moreover she was a princess__it wasn''t her to do such a terrible deed.


    Clenching her fists tightly and digging her nails into it she knocked at the door when someone''s heavy but tired voice strucked to her ears and she stepped inside the cabin.


    Jairus POV:


    I don''t know what  happened to me. I guess it was really her. But why she was here ? For what she was here ?


    What could be her purpose ? Perhaps she remembers me and that night too.


    And she was there for money or perhaps for some big purpose.


    I''d many questions,  a load of questions popped up in my mind when she entered in my office. I''d recognise her despite of her look at that. She was wearing a green dress quite loose one but she was still looking pretty in it. Her face was calm and expressions __something serious. It was the first time I saw her eyes they''re green, alluring beautiful green shade. At first I couldn''t speak anything when I saw her. I don''t know either it was fear and guilt that overcame me or I was happy to see her again__safe & sound.


    But whatever that was I was okey with it''s flow. She was standing close by in front of me when I kept on gazing at her face, don''t know why ? But at that time I was ready__ready to accept her if she wanted me to do so.


    My thoughts stopped running when she spoke and I came to know that she was there for a job__ a job of my secretary.


    wanted to keep her by my side ?


    I questioned myself again & again while interviewing her. And my eyes kept staring at her face time to time __she was perfect no doubt. But .....


    Except that scar which started from her left eye and ended on her right cheek, though not so big.


    I wondered from where she got that, because it wasn''t there at that night. Perhaps she got involved ina fight with her lady manager.


    She was speaking and speaking I was asking her questions but every time she looked up at me a tingly sensation overcame me. As if I wanted her to speak,  I wanted her to keep on gazing me.


    Oh what was happening I don''t know,  I just wanted her , that was all.


    Perhaps it was love at first sight !


    After that abrupt meeting with her that night I was seeing her now. Though I don''t know her but I kept on thinking about her past these days. She was already in my mind. And was probably reaching my heart. How I don''t know. I selected her as my Secretary and she was supposed to join from tomorrow. I shook hand with her and she left with a smile. I felt relieved as I was going to see her again & again now. And I''d help her with everything __don''t know why I was eager to stay by her side !


    Agnes POV :


    I don''t know how I controlled myself.


    His scent was overcoming my senses. It was like an addiction to me. As magnet attracts iron, rose attracts nightingale, fire attracts moths. He was attracting me !


    I was being pulled towards him by his scent. Don''t know why I like it actually I loved it. I wanted to get burn in this lovely sensation. He started speaking asking me questions, his glacial eyes were capturing me. They''re circling on my face. Don''t know what he was doing I felt my body becoming hot and my cheeks red. When I kept my gaze glued to my hands in lap. Nails dugged into my palm I controlled myself. He leaned back in his chair and his neck got bare, it made the vampire in me thirsty __for his blood. The sweat on his forehead was inviting me. His scent already captured me. All I wanted was to hunt him. All I wanted was his blood. Everything about him was inviting me. I forgot for what I came here as I saw him when I entered. And I found myself a prisoner under his eyes guilty of loving him__perhaps.


    I prayed __


    I prayed it shouldn''t be him, anyone else but not him !


    I didn''t wanted to kill him, or perhaps I wasn''t able to do so after meeting him. I wanted to suck from him, if not more then only a gulp !


    I didn''t wanted to hurt him but I did want to bite him perhaps the vampire in me wanted to mark him as my mate !


    I don''t know what was happening to me at that time. The very moment our eyes met I skipped a beat !


    Why ?


    I don''t have any answer. Perhaps I got inspired by his handsome face. I fell for him in just one meeting. How''s that possible ?


    Maybe he wasn''t that good, maybe he was masked as other men. Maybe he was pretending to be nice. And was inviting me towards himself with some sinful intentions  !


    I scolded myself and cursed my heart for loving someone AGAIN  !


    I was happy that I got selected as I succeeded in entering that company and I''d get many chances to find out my culprit. I stood up to leave when he stretched his hand out for a handshake. And again how could I miss that, I shook.


    But something strange happened.


    I wasn''t able to suck anything__no exposure of spiritual energy.


    How was that possible ?


    He was pure ?


    So he wasn''t guilty ?


    But I found it interesting so kept the idea to work with him in order to find out more about him. As he was the first pure person I''ve seen.


    Moreover how he was able to grab the attention of vampire in me !

 7 SELF CONFESSION / CANsT KILL HIM

    Agnes POV:


    I started the day brushing my teeth, licked my fangs which I use to trim every three days.


    Moving the brush on my teeth I thought about yesterday.


    "What was happening to me at that time. I was just being drawn to him. Yesterday I controlled myself almost successfully. But how could I do this everyday ? "


    Confused I questioned myself in the mirror.


    Unfortunately I''ve applied for the position of his personal Secretary so I''ve to remain by his side most of the time.


    "Roaming around him with that scent Oh how I''ll overcome this !


    But I''ve to__I''ve to find out my answers. "


    Yes I needed to endure this.


    I dressed myself in chocolate brown long coat, I''ve never wore a backless in order to hide that royal tattoo of vampires present on the end of my spine.


    Tied my wavy red hair in a messy bun__though I did all this not to catch anyone''s attention but with those features I was still pretty.


    Except that scar !


    Which I got during a fight with my ex-fi¨¨nce !


    As after that night he came from vampire world to fetch me back. He was one of the royalty members as my father and I are.


    We got engaged but due to certain reasons we brokeup and I came to human world on that study tour to find my true love !


    He still want me back despite I hate him much.


    I do believe upon the prophecy of our vampire seer that my true love isn''t in vampire world and will be born many years after.


    I''ve been looking for him, met many men but didn''t felt anything till now.


    But that man__my boss !


    "Maybe he is the one I''m looking for though it wasn''t clear in the prophecy that the man would be human."


    Drenched into my own thoughts I prayed somehow for him to be that man-my mate !


    But deep down I feel or I''d say I believe he''s the one !


    @~@~@


    Agnes went to the company and was assigned many files to study.


    And was given a table besides Jairus. Both were sitting silently with heads buried in files.


    Jairus POV:


    I was glad to see her again. Happy I''d say or more than that. I arranged a table in my cabin for her. Right in front of mine so that I''d see her whenever I lift my head without getting caught ( :p )


    She was working diligently studying each file carefully by placing her finger tips upon every word. I peeked though the corner of my eyes time to time. She was beautiful __heavenly.


    Though I didn''t know her but I guess I fell for her.


    Oh heavens I was in love with her. Since When ?


    I don''t know....perhaps that night or perhaps yesterday when she came to me for job.


    "Should I tell her about that night & apologize ?"


    It was a tough question though I didn''t knew about circumstances.


    "I think I''d wait __since she doesn''t remember me if I''ll tell her it''s quite possible she''ll hate me. I''ll make her fall in love with me.


    Yes, that would be fine."


    I came up with this solution.


    Or I''d wait till she reveals her true motives.


    "It''s possible too that she remembers me and is here for revenge !


    Ugh ! I don''t know."


    I threw my head on table with a thump in irritation.


    I shook my head and those thoughts when she came to my desk with a file for some discussion. I immediately stood up & don''t know why I ordered her to come close so that I''d see the words clearly. And obviously it was for__ to bring her close to me.


    Don''t know why I slipped my hand beneath the file and touched hers. A sweet sensation filled my body. My heart was longing to taste her again !


    But I didn''t wanted to do without her consent this time.


    I , Jairus Ezekiel who neither asked for forgiveness nor forgive anyone__repented.


    I regretted that night over and over again & swore never to take revenge on any girl. But this lady, I want her....I need her.


    In this one week I became sure that I wanted her__badly.


    I gave her much work & she went back home late.....only to see her more.


    She doesn''t talk much despite my many trials. But I like her roaming around me. As she walks by my side with such delicacy that it takes my heart every time. I started to take her with me everywhere in the meetings .


    Maybe I was behaving like a pervert but my heart always says to touch her milky skin and to hold her hand. Within this week I got my chance when she got pierced her finger by the paper. I immediately went to her yelling for band aids, held her hand and lifted it upto my mouth in order to suck the blood untill the aid arrives.


    But I found it weird as she jerked her hand down and didn''t let me do so. Many things about her were wired. Like she rarely blink her eyes, didn''t lift her beautiful green eyes much, she started to wear thin gloves but why ?


    The most strange thing was that she wore them only when she was with me !


    Agnes POV:


    I was uncomfortable with my boss at first day. As I was aware of his stare. But why he was doing that ?


    "Well I imagined my job an easy-peasy task but it wasn''t. Not easy with his scent all around me."


    Helplessly I muttered to myself.


    He used to work within


    air-conditioned room with windows closed. With that cold air coming from AC , his scent was spreading in the whole cabin arousing my vampiric senses to a peak state.


    I used to control myself besides him. But it was tough__ quite impossible for me to stay away from him. The beast in me wanted him at once__badly. I used to avoid him, I started to stay away from him. But every time I tried this I was drawn to him more n more. The moment he touched my hand under the file a spark went throughout my body. I didn''t pushed him back in order to suck his energy.


    And again I didn''t felt any exposure of spiritual energy. And that was strange. Perhaps he was the one. That''s why I was being attracted to him. I guess he was burying me under a load of work intentionally. I''ve seen him staring at me with a strange feeling in his eyes.


    "No matter how much I deny that I don''t feel anything I was falling for him since the very first day .His glacial eyes and that weird feeling I loved it."


    Blushing I hid ny face within both hands.


    He always long for some private moments with me that''s why he used to took me everywhere with him.


    Though I loved being touched by him, the way he used to see me, the lame excuses he used to make to stay close to me __they''re loveable.


    " I can''t hurt him or  kill him even if he''s my culprit. Don''t know what is this feeling but every time he''s close to me I felt my heart racing."


    I was sure that I was already fallen a prey to love-heated passion.


    The day he held my finger close to his lips__Oh I can''t let him have my vampire blood. It''s forbidden and it''s quite possible that he might die if he''s not my soul mate !


    I started to wear gloves in order to cover my hands so that I might not hurt him__though I can''t suck his energy and he''s safe. I think I''m stupid to do so.


    I don''t want him to find out truth about me so I kept my gaze low most of time because of my color changing eyes. I believe he''d freak out !

 8 JEALOUSY A VITAL PAR

    That night was strange for both. They thought about their feelings.


    What the hell they both were doing or feeling !


    It wasn''t easy to pretend normal while staying by each other''s side__and for such long hours.


    Agnes came to her apartment, turned the lights on, strode towards her room threw herself on bed upside down and exhaled a heavy sigh.


    Thinking about what happened in this past week she became confused.


    Shook her thoughts and got up, slipped into her loose sleeping dress she untied her ginger hair, removed her lens and stared in the reflection___green to brown to black and golden__within these 2 minutes !


    She gazed at the girl in the mirror and gave a weak smile. Sprinted into kitchen, prepared a mug of coffee and went to the balcony.


    Jairus was unable to decide whether to say Agnes about his feelings or not.


    Though he was somewhat sure that he was in love with her. While driving back to home he too was thinking about this week. A sweet smile appeared on his face when he murmured her name REGENA.


    Yeah she registered herself as Regena not Agnes, as she believed she wasn''t pure now so hid her name.


    Reached his villa, Ruby opened the door, greeted him. He went towards his room telling her about dinner items. Loosened his tie , removed his coat & stretched his tired body.


    Took a shower and again his thoughts flipped to her face. Before Agnes he used to think about girls in shower with ''mating intentions'' but this time it was different.


    He came out wearing his boxers and laid on bed, switched on the TV. And sighed, what if the voice of TV could be replaced by Regena''s voice__permanently.


    Yes yes, he was thinking about proposing her !


    A pure thought __first time came into his mind. He was transforming inner & was becoming pure spiritually. He was improving himself __repenting on his past deeds. That was the reason why Agnes wasn''t able to suck anything from him as he was in improving stage and was transforming by heart.


    Both were thinking.


    Both were in love.


    They weren''t speaking only waiting for other to take a leap !


    Oh who will speak ?


    How it''ll be done ?


    ( those silly lovers )


    Agnes POV:


    The mug was throwing a hot puff of steam on my face !


    The moon was bright__from my balcony. As it knew it''s destiny.


    The mug was hot__warming my hand by which I was holding. Though my outer was cold__icey cold but the inner me was becoming a hot magma of feelings !


    "I know I''m in love with him, it doesn''t matter how.


    All that is important__is I love him and I''ve to tell this.


    But should I  ?


    Will he understand my feelings ?


    Apparently I''m an employee and he''s my boss will he insult me for thinking too high ?


    And if I imagine he accepts me__but when he''ll find out my true identity.....


    Oh no no....I can''t love him.


    I can''t tell him how I feel.


    Maybe he''s not my destination and I shouldn''t walk on this path, I''d backout."


    With my inner confusion I sipped from the mug and stared out at the bright sky.


    "But why he tries to be with me ?


    Why he tries to lure me towards him ?


    Is that means he loves me too ? "


    I shook my head & took another sip of my coffee__delicious.


    Jairus POV:


    Well I''d tell her that I''m in love & I want her badly.


    I know I did wrong but I can make it up to her. I can give her anything she wants. I just want to be with her.


    "Should I confess ?


    What she''ll think about me ?


    I know I''m known for being a flirtatious man but now I''m not....I don''t know what happened to me. But now I''m not that old Jairus.


    But would she believe me ?


    Or she would take me like a rich boy who''s flirting with his secretary just for some fun."


    Disheartened I hated the old me for once in a while.


    "If that wouldn''t work then should I tell her about that night ?


    That I was the man she slept with.


    Oh I''m screwed what should I do ?


    She''ll hate me both ways.


    But .....


    Never mind I''d let her speak or I''d wait till she gives me any signal , at least I''d be sure that she thinks the same.


    For now I''m happy that I got to see her every day."


    At last I came up with a better solution . Somehow I needed to control myself for now.


    The next day :


    Working in that deadly silence Jairus was feeling awkward. He wanted to talk actually he just wanted to listen her voice. He thought of many reasons but all of them weren''t going to work.


    ( Ah ! love makes people do & think stupid, Right ? )


    At last he got the perfect thing to talk about. He went to her desk and asked in a polite tone.


    "Miss Regena how''s your hand ?"


    Agnes who was controlling herself in that addictive atmosphere stooped from her chair and was about to fall when Jairus scooped her into his arms at once.


    Where Agnes was trying to stay away from his scent he came this much closer that his aura was overcoming her vampiric senses. She wanted to bite him !


    Resting in his arms it  was easy for her to reach his neck__but she was in love.


    To control her dangerous desires she covered her nose and pinched the sides of her nose with fingers !


    "Yy yes boss my hand is okey. I''m sorry."


    She struggled and reminded him to put her down still she was covering her nose when he immediately did that and her feet touched the marble floor.


    "Good"


    Jairus replied her staring in confusion.


    Agnes nodded and glued her eyes to the laptop screen__still holding her nose untill Jairus went far.


    He came back secretly moving his nose close to armpit !


    "Really am I stinking ?"


    He questioned himself innocently like a child.


    An hour passed silently again. When someone knocked at the glass door of cabin covered with white fog-type paper.


    And without waiting for Jairus'' permission a lady came in.


    "Oh hello my love. Missed me ?"


    She overlooked at Agnes and completely ignored her. Strode towards Jairus and like a cunning fox she sat in his lap !


    During this whole act Jairus was staring at


    Agnes __blank.


    Actually both were staring each other blankly with a lot of unsaid questions in eyes.


    Genevieve scooped his face in her both hands and moved her one finger on his face__starting from the middle of his forehead and ending on his lips.


    She pulled his face towards herself & whispered __audible enough for Agnes to listen.


    "Aww I missed you my love."


    Maybe she was showing Agnes that Jairus belongs to her. She was intentionally doing this and creating a lovey-dovey scene.


    When Jairus came to his senses and pushed her angrily.


    "Behave yourself Genevieve. We''re in company and moreover you aren''t my girlfriend. It''ll be good if you leave."


    Jairus spoke in a loud voice. Genevieve was insulted and couldn''t speak anything so left stomping her stilettos on the floor__that the voice could be heard by both in the cabin.


    They both were alone now and silently staring at each other when Agnes suggested.


    "Um ! boss you''d tell your girlfriend to meet you at home. Coming here like this will effect your reputation."


    Ah , a pain pricked into his heart.


    GIRLFRIEND !


    Really ?


    Agnes POV:


    "Ugh ! I felt bad.


    I felt like I couldn''t control myself from murdering that witch !


    How dare she sit on Jairus'' lap !


    How dare she touch my man ! "


    Okey. I''m being possessive.


    Though I''m confused whether he loves me or not but still I love him and he belongs to me !


    That old hag.....what the hell she thinks of herself !


    Boiling in anger I was plopped in the chair , as Only I know how I calmed myself during her presence here.


    "Oh my palms are hurting why the hell I dig my nails here ? "


    I gazed at my hands which were bleeding and slowly healing. To stop myself from reacting I curled my hand into a punch digging my nails deep inside the skin.


    "Ah I feel like a weeping child  !


    Does he really have a girlfriend,  if yes then he have to breakup ! "


    My head hit the thoughts instantly.


    "I''m totally screwed neither I''m telling him about how I feel nor I want any girl around him.


    Why I suggested him to keep his girlfriend at home ?


    Perhaps I wanted to see his reaction.


    Perhaps I wanted to listen


    "No she''s not my girlfriend. I only love you."


    Oh how stupid I was !


    Jairus POV:


    What she said I hated that.


    "She perceived that girl as my girlfriend why ?


    When I was madly roaming around her past this days."


    Okay, I admit that when Genevieve came I became blind. I felt fear__perhaps I was afraid what Agnes will think of me.


    To keep my past low I scolded Genevieve and made her leave. But as I feared she misunderstood me.


    "Oh heavens why ?


    What should I do now to prove my love for her  ?


    Wait !


    She suggested me __was she jealous  ?


    Oh my....she was ! "


    My face beamed with joy and eyes blinked with hope.

 9 CONFESSION IN SLEEP

    When the craving of blood becomes strong the senses got high and the vampire sets out in search of a prey what will happen ?


    @~@~@


    Agnes was roaming around in her lounge wearing a sleeveless shirt more like a vest with a loose trouser. Drenched badly in sweat the neckline was wet. She was wiping off the beads of water from her forehead with her palms. Her mouth felt craving for a gulp of blood__no no only for a little blood of Jairus !


    Well vampires are cold bodied outward apparently but they''re more like humans in many ways.


    She was controlling herself but it was tough. Sighed and inhaled the air but her mind clicked upon his aura.


    She wanted him and that was it.


    Washed her face with cold water but what coldness would do when the inner is burning like magma.


    Her instincts were heightening she wanted to taste him now. It was beyond her limits to control more.


    But due to the fear of hurting him she tried still__a weak try though.


    Went to her bedroom , laid down but she was restless or perhaps more than that.


    Stood up & again started to roam around her room fastly. Stopped by the mirror her flashing red eyes were flickering.


    "Why ?


    Why I''m born like this ? "


    She questioned herself.


    In rage she smashed her fist onto the mirror glass and it broke down into tiny pieces.


    The blood___


    The blood on her fist healed within some seconds !


    Yes vampires heal.


    Like the paper cut on her hand healed at once but to avoid any suspicion she started to wore gloves for some days.


    Maybe I can control my thirst.


    "Ugh ! No I want to see him and I''m going. "


    That was the decision she took at once.


    Left her room and went to the door but stopped.


    "What if any neighbour would see me going out at midnight ? "


    She took the idea of going throught the window and jumped down without any voice like a feather !


    Within those unknown scents of people to find his sweet aura was easy for her. Inhaled the air and with the help of her vampiric senses she found him.


    She ran with supernatural speed towards his house.


    A large yet beautiful villa__sure enough he was living a luxurious life.


    The guard was snoring a sign of deep sleep. Agnes looked at the building of house for Windows.


    Yeah only a stupid would go through the door !


    She jumped the fence carefully avoiding any kind of security and keeping the idea of burglar alarm in her mind. The grass was wet down the fence. She took a few steps through the lawn reaching beneath the window.


    Again she jumped almost like she flew without any noise. The window was open and she stepped inside.


    Lights were off and darkness was all around. But where was she ?


    In his room ?


    Uumm....


    No !


    She was in the upper storey but landed in his lounge.


    Finely decorated she''d see.


    Oh guess !


    Vampires can see clearly in dark.


    A set of sofa, a big 64 inch LED, a book shelf, and then again a book rack.


    Well is he a book worm ?


    I don''t know either, haven''t thought about that.  :p


    A cup of black coffee placed or perhaps left on the center table. Agnes could smell his strong aura in the lounge.


    A new sensation crept into her body and she headed towards the center table. Sat in the sofa slightly touched it''s fabric as she inhaled his scent there.


    Overlooked upon his cup, lifted it and__


    Don''t know why....


    She licked the place from where he drank. As some coffee powder was left there. Yeah he doesn''t know how to blend his coffee well !


    Or it''s quite possible he didn''t had time to do that properly.


    Her eyes flashed red again like a laser beam light.


    She stood up and closed her eyes___tried to sniff his aura.


    Strong one in a certain direction !


    And yes__


    Gotcha !


    She stood by the door to listen for his beat.


    Her vampiric senses told her that he''s asleep.


    Soundly sleeping.


    She opened the door slowly and a gust of his sweet delicious aura rose her senses__to peak.


    Agnes licked her teeth not fangs as she used to trim them. But her canines were sharp enough for a bite.


    A desire flickered into her eyes as she took a few steps closer to him.


    Watched him laying, eyes closed, messed up hair, shirtless showing off his wonderful physique.


    And __


    Oh those lips  !


    Agnes stopped a few inches above his face where she listened to his heartbeat and could see his expressions changing.


    When he murmured something and his heart raced faster for a few seconds and a smile appeared on his face.


    Agnes stared at him and then leaned for a bite.


    Closer to his side of neck beneath the ear where the flow of blood in his vein was more.


    A tasty snack !


    She kissed him there.


    Yes instead of bite !


    Agnes kissed him beneath his ear __twice.


    She just touched his skin with her lips.


    And a wave of strange feelings crept out in her body __like an electric shock !


    She lifted her head.


    Watched him once more.


    With love filled in her eyes.


    Went to the window in his room for leaving.


    But before another jump she looked back to him, smiled and shook her head.


    Her eyes returned to normal color-changing state from flashing permanent red.


    And she jumped off.


    With her giggling heart.


    He called her name in


    sleep __REGENA.


    Oh that great & tough business tycoon JAIRUS EZEKIEL has a habit of talking in sleep.


    Blabbering all his secrets out !

 10 I LOVE YOU TOO

    Why to endure this pain of love alone when you can enjoy it by sharing !


    <3


    Dressed wholeheartedly Agnes stood in front of the mirror she was swaying with heart filled with happiness.


    The air was dancing with her along the romantic rhythm of her heart.


    She felt lively !


    For the first time !


    She''d feel happiness.


    Put on the sherry colored gloss , the brown lens and let her red hair open which were falling down the length to her hips.


    Hiding her breath taking back in that hazel coloured skin fit dress. Agnes stared at her reflection and smiled lively. Then took her long brown coat and wore that hurriedly while humming a sweet tone and stomping her foot on the floor in a certain rhythm.


    Oh the girl is in love !


    Her cell phone rang.


    The girl__information desk girl , her number flashed on the screen.


    "Why is she calling ? "


    Agnes answered the call, completely confused.


    The girl on the other side uttered at once.


    "Come to the company at once boss is angry and asking for you. "


    "B-but why ? What happened ?"


    Agnes stuttered, confused.


    "I don''t know. He came early & was angry when he arrived. And he just asked for you."


    "Ohk okey I''m coming."


    Agnes ended the call.


    Grabbed her bag and hurriedly took the staircase and then cab.


    Throughout the way she was thinking about him.


    "What happened ?


    What made him angry ? "


    Perhaps he saw me yesterday night at his place !


    "Oh I''m screwed


    My secret


    Oh No ! "


    The cab stopped at the company. Agnes paid the driver and ran towards the elevator.


    Her body was cold and she was shivering with mind stuck and blank.


    She rubbed her hands together & inhaled a deep breath. As the elevator stopped at the destination her heart skipped a beat __fear !


    Wow, a vampire felt fear from a human man !


    Ah love !


    She ran towards Jairus'' cabin, stopped for some seconds and knocked.


    "Come in !"


    Jairus was angry.


    Really really angry.


    Agnes stepped inside hesitating. When Jairus gave her a glare & stood up from his chair.


    What was happening ?


    He came closer in front of her and gazed at her silhouette as if was relating something !


    Agnes stared at his face, his expressions were stern as his one hand was tucked beneath the chin in wondering expressions.


    "Hm. That''s it."


    Jairus spoke without any difference in expressions.


    "W-what boss ?"


    As he said , Agnes skipped a beat __her heart stopped.


    "Let''s go."


    Jairus took her hand and dragged her towards the door.


    "But where to boss ?"


    Agnes was still confused. Whether he recognised her or not ?


    What he was doing ?


    Jairus gave her a deadly glare but didn''t answered to her question.


    They both came out of cabin and Jairus dragged her towards the elevator.


    Agnes kept quiet. When all other employees were staring at both __as Jairus was still holding her hand tightly.


    Within the elevator they both were quiet Jairus was still holding her hand and Agnes was staring at his face without any idea of what was happening.


    The elevator reached the ground floor and Jairus took her out towards the parking.


    Unlocked his Buggati Veyron and with the glare of his eyes ordered Agnes to sit in. She simply acted and sat in the front seat in the right of driving one.


    Jairus drove silently when Agnes mustered up courage and asked him.


    "Boss are you alright ?"


    "Mmm"


    Was the reply Jairus gave her with his gaze glued towards the path.


    Agnes was still confused whether her fear about yesterday is right or not !


    Jairus stopped at a famous beauty parlour.


    Agnes stared at the board when Jairus came by her side and opened the car door.


    "Come with me."


    He stretched his hand out which Agnes grabbed and they both went in.


    A lady dressed in white a shirt and skirt came & greeted us.


    "How can I help you sir ?"


    "This lady__give her a makeover. Actually give her a party makeover with black shades !"


    Jairus instructed that young lady who requested Agnes to follow her.


    She took Agnes towards a cabin where all accessories were neatly placed.


    She requested her to sit on a chair for makeover.


    Agnes followed her.


    She washed her face, gave her a foundation, base to make her skin smooth which was already smooth enough & icey white.


    A dark sherry gloss & smokey black eye makeup as Jairus instructed her.


    Agnes'' scar got hidden within the layer of makeup.


    And she looked stunning.


    The lady informed Jairus and Agnes came out.


    Jairus'' jaw dropped :p


    At her beauty.


    The praise was visible in his eyes !


    Which Agnes could see clearly.


    He came close to her & interlaced his one finger into a strand of her red hair which was set loose from her frozen tail.


    ( the character of princess Elsa from Frozen )


    "Come on. There''s one more thing left."


    Now his tone was polite and somewhat flirty.


    Agnes was still trying to figure out what was happening.


    Why he was making efforts to doll her up ?


    Next the car stopped at a shop.


    Jairus crept in and asked for his order.


    The manager informed him that his order was ready and the lady can change.


    "Try that dress."


    Jairus pointed out towards a black silk backless dress which was strapless too but beautiful.


    The lady took Agnes to the changing room. With that elegant dress in hands Agnes stared at the mirror and blankly put on the dress.


    It fitted her well as she turned at various angles to look herself she noticed that her royal vampire tattoo was visible at the end of her spine.


    But nevermind no one knows her here in human realm. So it doesn''t matter.


    She came out wearing her stilettos as her one leg was bare__showing off that milk skin in that black silk dress.


    Jairus was unable to blink he got froze at the spot.


    Which made Agnes giggle.


    The music of her voice brought him back as he stepped closer to her.


    Agnes got froze at his lovely gaze. Jairus leaned a bit and whispered in her ear.


    "Perfection"


    Agnes lowered her head as her heart were fuming with blush. Which presented a contrast to her outer cold body.


    Jairus again stretched his hand in a princely manner & Agnes slipped her arm into his as they walked out of the shop together.


    "Uum...boss where are we going ?"


    Agnes again questioned him. Maybe he''d answer this time as his mood was quite good now.


    "We''re going to a ball party. A lot of business tycoons from different countries will be attending & you''re accompanying me as my partner Miss. Regena."


    Agnes felt relieved as her secret wasn''t out. But she felt a new feeling__nervousness.


    After 30 minutes of drive they reached their destination. Jairus parked the car & took Agnes hand.


    She stood still watching him blank.


    Are humans really that unpredictable  ?


    He leaned closer to her face as his breath brushed against Agnes'' cheeks. Jairus'' eyes__looking into hers. He slipped his one hand behind her hair and Agnes felt something hung around her neck.


    She lowered her gaze to see and a pretty delicate diamond necklace was kissing her milky skin.


    "Thank you."


    She thanked him at once not to loose this chance.


    Jairus smiled stupidly and they both walked towards the entrance together hand in hands.


    A perfect couple !


    As they entered a man greeted them both. Jairus was talking to him while Agnes'' eyes wandered along that vast hall. Decorated with pink & white flowers it was like__dipped into strawberry & vanila ice cream !


    With curtains and ribbons of same colour. Table cloths were white and various delicacies were placed. A man was serving juices, wine & water to the guests.


    When Agnes felt someone''s presence close by her.


    "Good evening Mr. Ezekiel."


    A medium heighted man greeted Jairus well in not so happy manner.


    "Good evening Mr. Phobe."


    Jairus gave him a wide smile in same manner.


    "Oh I see you''re already having a partner for tonight. I thought you''d come with my sister."


    The man was holding a wine glass which he was swaying while talking .


    "Well no. Genevieve is not my type and I told her this today in the morning. Moreover I''ve got the love of my life !"


    Jairus replied him holding Agnes by shoulder & caressing her cheek.


    "Is that so ? I see why she refused to come here & shut herself in the room !


    Well never mind,  nice to meet you Miss."


    TSK.....Jairus was pissed off like really she did that.


    He knew all the drama of elite society. Definitely she''d be hanging out with another guy !


    Phobe shook hands with Agnes. And __


    A rotten, spoiled spiritual energy !


    And he went away.


    "But wait....


    What Jairus said ?


    LOVE OF MY LIFE !


    Was he serious ?


    Or in his senses.  "


    Agnes looked at his face and was analysing the whole situation while Jairus understood the question in her mind but only smiled back.


    "Wait I''ll be right back."


    He said as he spotted someone. And left.


    Agnes wandered along the tables & stood by the side of one to try a piece of pastry. When someone patted her shoulder & at once she sensed his vampiric aura. And turned to have his/her glimpse.


    "De Raizel"


    A man with muscular body and long black curly hair icey fair complexion was standing in front of her.


    "It''s been a while. What are you doing here ?"


    "Ah I came here with my boss. I mean Jairus Ezekiel."


    "Oh I see. It doesn''t seem that simple to me."


    The man stood with his both arms crossed and narrowed his eyes as he questioned her.


    Of course why would a royal vampire would do such a cheap job of being a secretary !


    "Yeah you''re right. It isn''t __I think he''s the one. But I''m not sure."


    Agnes answered him lowering her head in respect & hesitation.


    "Mm....be careful okey. Don''t get hurt like last time I don''t want to see my little sister that way."


    He stretched his hand and caressed her hair.


    ( What you''re thinking ? :D )


    "Yeah I''ll be. Thank you. Brother."


    She smiled wholeheartedly.


    "But what are you doing here ?"


    "Ah I just stepped into the business world here !"


    Raizel replied her waving his hand carelessly.


    "Whoa. Sounds great.


    Good luck."


    She wished him and they both stood there talking.


    Jairus'' eyes never left her. In the whole party he was seeing her.....with his gaze fixed on her wherever she was.


    "It was a quality time Mr. Williams, enjoyed a lot. We''d get going now. Good night."


    Jairus shook hands and walked out towards the parking with Agnes.


    They both settled in as Jairus immediately asked her in anxious aggressive tone.


    "Who was that curly hair guy ?"


    Agnes'' eyes opened wide.


    "H-he was my brother ,boss."


    Jairus paused for a moment then spoke bluntly.


    "Mm....good. you''d remember this from now on Regena that you belong to me & only me."


    Agnes sat stunned at his confession but wanted a clear statement.


    "What do you mean boss ?"


    "Ugh dammit"


    Jairus scooped her face in his hands, moved closer to her & slightly touched her lips with the intention of kissing.


    ( OF COURSE )


    Agnes couldn''t control herself and her desires moreover it was stupid to do so at that point. So she kissed him back by placing her hands at the back of his neck. A deep, long & passionate kiss happened.


    "You''re only mine.


    I love you."


    Jairus confessed clearly.


    "I love you too."


    Agnes confessed to him back as they both hugged.


    And the moon goddess blessed them both with the showers of happiness.

 11 SETTLING THINGS

    Agnes & Jairus both were finding their love, hunting for their mates, searching for someone ''theirs''.


    Did their hunt go well ?


    Or it was just illusion , attraction & a wastage.


    The royal vampire seer''s prophecy :


    The love of the princess is not here in this world.


    Haven''t born yet !


    But wherever he''ll be doesn''t have to be marked as princess'' property.


    The ''true love'' between both will bound them


    __by soul.


    And yes he will possess the same figure as princess have by birth on her back.


    The next few days both lovers spend hesitating. Peeking each other but speaking less. It was awkward__a confession all of a sudden.


    So avoided eye contact with each other.


    Though they talked but only about business. Perhaps they both were swallowing what happened !


    After all it was a sudden confession made out of jealousy !


    Jairus was on call standing with his one hand tucked to his waist & other holding the cell phone. When Agnes came to him holding a file which needed his signatures immediately.


    Standing nearby she waited for him to end the call but Jairus was intentionally prolonging it.


    With her patience cracking she grabbed the pen from his table and tried to tell him to sign by waving the pen before his eyes.


    Giving a bright smile his eyes flickered with a strange sensation in them. And he held her hand tight__to never let it go.


    To her amazement it was unpredictable Agnes stood there numb.


    Jairus still on call pulled her closer with a jerk that her body got glued with his. Agnes hands on his chest and Jairus'' eyes focused on her face which was__she was stunned.


    Ah women in love !


    He leaned a bit and placed his soft lips against hers while holding his cell phone close to his ear.


    Tasting her divine delicious lips he pushed himself up and again attended the call replying.


    "Yeah it''s sweet !"


    Wait what  !


    He was telling the other person about the taste of her lips !


    What a pervert  !


    Agnes shoved him back pouting and blushing.


    Jairus chuckled and ended the call. Grabbed her wrist and again pulled her closer that his clothed body brushed against hers. Jairus'' hands in her waist as he again kissed her, rolling his tongue within hers__neither letting her go nor letting her breath !


    He kissed her passionately with his one hand slipping beneath her shirt and trailing the arch of her back reaching the end of her spine as he slipped his other hand a bit in her jeans.


    A rough skin encountered with his hand but he shoved off the idea to see. As Agnes stopped his that hand there from further slipping down in her jeans. As she believed they''re going too fast.


    The deep kiss went on__for how long, don''t know !


    *****


    "I''ve to take you somewhere. Meet me in the parking after work."


    Jairus informed her before leaving his cabin.


    Agnes knew they''ve to talk about their feelings.


    There was much more to share & to tell.


    But was it the right time ?


    Arranging the files into a pile Agnes came out of the cabin. Almost everyone was gone. She came to the ground floor by elevator as she saw Caitlin


    ( the girl on information desk )


    Packing her things for leaving. She smiled at Agnes. Who gave her back the same expression warmly.


    Agnes headed towards the entrance when Caitlin called her from back.


    "Wait for me Agnes."


    Agnes stopped and turned around Caitlin hurriedly joined her to the entrance.


    "Going on your own ?"


    She asked Agnes sensing something fishy !


    "Ah yeah, and you ?"


    By these years Agnes learned how to show express like humans.


    ( as vampires are cold & expressionless ! )


    "Yeah...Umm no. Actually I''ve a date today. So that guy will be picking me up."


    Caitlin informed her while brushing her fingers in hair out of blush.


    Agnes giggled.


    "Well that''s good. Mother Goddess will


    Bless you both."


    She rose her one hand imitating a Goddess. As Caitlin laughed at her act.


    A car stopped by & horn banged Caitlin waved goodbye to Agnes and left.


    After she''s gone Agnes sighed. Everyone at the company was gossiping about her and Jairus.


    She walked towards the parking where Jairus was already waiting for her in car.


    "Well my love you know we need to talk about- about that day...I mean night."


    Jairus was clearly nervous and trailed off his words.


    Agnes giggled upon his nervousness which made him even more.


    "Well yeah."


    "Actually I know I kissed you completely out of jealousy that night but I do meant the kiss."


    He was speaking.


    "Well it wasn''t all of a sudden. I - I fell in love with you the day you joined."


    Agnes was listening calmly but her heart was dancing. She felt herself flying out of joy.


    "I - I love you too boss !


    Don''t know how & when but I do sincerely."


    "Aw that''s - that''s. Oh my Regena that was all I wanted to listen again."


    He held her hands and pressed his forehead with hers slightly giggling.


    "I''m sorry boss I made you wait that long."


    Agnes whispered.


    "It''s okey my love. And don''t call me BOSS again."


    Jairus poked her forehead slightly.


    "So what should I call you ?"


    Agnes questioned him brushing her cheek with nail.


    "Uumm.....darling, my love, my baby, handsome hunk or__future husband !"


    Jairus teased her with all those lovely options. Agnes blushed upon HUSBAND.


    Lowering her head she told him.


    "Mm....my sweetie pie jairus !"


    Agnes was daring indeed.


    Jairus laughed wholeheartedly. And caressed her cheek.


    "So it''s settled now. Let''s go out somewhere."


    "Aye wait. Actually I''ve - I''ve something to tell you about me."


    Her face suddenly became gloomy she was about to tell him her secret.


    Jairus scooped her face into his both hands.


    And told her calmly.


    "Listen my love. If you''re going to tell me about your past. Then remember


    Everyone has a story they don''t want to share. And I don''t want to listen either. So cut that out. And cheer up."


    He was speaking with sincerity & security in his tone.


    Jairus knew she''d tell him about her job as the queen of nightclub. He didn''t wanted to listen that part as he was the one who knew the truth. But wasn''t going to disclose the secret of that night.


    Agnes was looking at his face full of warm expressions. With hers somewhat like "unbelievable"


    "You- you really don''t care what I was or what I''m ?"


    She was staring at that man who was perhaps her soul mate.


    "Well honestly no.


    But if you still want to tell it''s up to you."


    He shrugged his shoulders as he don''t care.


    "Okey."


    Agnes sighed deeply__twice.


    "Jairus I - I .....actually I''m a VA....I''m not virgin !"


    She was about to say VAMPIRE but refrained. Perhaps she''d first search out that royal soul tattoo on his body. Which would indicate the truth about  them__being mates.


    But she told him her one secret.


    As expected.


    Jairus kept quiet and leaned a bit focusing on the eye contact. When Agnes lowered her gaze shamefully and broke the silence.


    "As we''re going to have a relationship I need to be clear & true with you. I lost my chastity to someone I don''t know !"


    "Regena I appreciate your thinking and guts of telling me the truth. But I really don''t care about that. It was your past, a story bygone. So let it be. I''m your present & will be


    Your future."


    He lifted her face by chin.


    "Thank you."


    Agnes simply said as a tear left her eye. Which Jairus licked reaching at her cheek. Her heart skipped a beat and her body felt alive.


    "Don''t bother that. I''ve to tell you something too. We are in the same boat. The rest of the story I''ll tell you at the ice cream parlour.


    Yeah it''s sweet !"


    Jairus settled back in the seat ready to drive now.


    Gazed back at Agnes who was staring at him with a smile & love in her eyes.


    Her mind clicked upon that sentence. So he wasn''t talking about her lips !


    "Sure if you want to share."


    During the whole way Agnes was figuring out will he understand her if she tells him about herself__being a vampire !


    A blood sucking species as myths tell !


    Monsters  !


    Demons !


    Enemies of humans !

 12 SOLILOQUY & SWEET TALK

    What''s the point of a love story without a rival ! :p


    Agnes POV :


    I think Jairus is my


    Mr. Right.


    I really do believe it now that he''s my mate.


    What he said a few minutes ago__he is willing to accept me with open arms.


    Whoa !


    His words fell in my ears like a sweet music.


    Does these kind of boys really exist ?


    Or my man is exception !


    Oh why does it matter.


    Jairus just confessed to me his feelings.


    I replied him with same passion.


    But __


    I''m still confused.


    I''ve some questions in my mind__or can say some fears.


    The top one is what if Jairus isn''t my mate & I get involve in him so much !


    Unable to move on.


    What if my heart will get locked by his love ?


    What will I do if my soul mate is another guy, I haven''t met ?


    What if he couldn''t accept the fact of me being a vampire ?


    Though he accepted my one secret and said he doesn''t care what I was previously. Or what I did.


    Where I worked.


    I guess that was an easy secret to understand.


    Though in this bold society it was easy & perhaps it''s common to have such a secret. But....


    The most deadliest one is still remaining  !


    Will Jairus understand me ?


    Will he still love me the way he do now ?


    Or once again I''ll face cheating,


    defeat by human fears !


    Ugh Agnes !


    Stop this nonsense for now and enjoy the present happiness with this man who claims to love you like no one else can !


    Aye his scent !


    I''m unable to control myself while staying besides him.


    Now at this moment he''s sitting close by me__driving.


    But his every gaze gives me strange feelings. I feel like something flying in my stomach.


    BUTTERFLIES !


    When he kissed me his warm fingers were crawling on my cold skin like the warmth will creep  into my icey body & will fill it with life.


    With the desire to love !


    The car stopped in front of the famous ice cream parlour.


    Jairus stared at the peaceful face of Agnes time to time while driving.


    She was sitting with eyes towards the sky & head tucked to the glass.


    He opened the door & like  a gentleman stretched his hand for her to hold.


    Both walked in, with Agnes arm slipped into his. Eyes only upon each other. Heart__ only to love each other.


    Jairus POV:


    I can''t believe I confessed to her my feelings.


    Ugh ! It was stupid of me how I did.


    I stumbled upon my own words in nervousness.


    Why I was hesitating  ?


    After all she was only a girl like others perviously I''ve encountered.


    Perhaps it happened because I''ve feelings more like ''true feelings'' for this girl.


    Well I don''t want to loose her neither now__ nor ever.


    She had a past which I already knew. I accepted her because I was the one__her nightmare.


    But I won''t tell her that for now. That''s not the only reason for my acceptance because I know I was the first man to share intimacy with her.


    But the real reason is her innocence, her pure heart & the mind which forces her to tell truth no matter what.


    That was different in her__she was different from any other woman I met.


    I want her & really I don''t care if she''d slept with any other guy.


    I''m in love with her !


    And ready to stand by her side no matter how dark secrets she have.


    Even I''ve.


    And in return to her truth I''m going to tell her mine. She said right we should be clear with each other in relationship.


    Will she understand  ?


    Jairus pulled out a chair for her to sit & himself dragged the chair out to sit opposite to her. The parlour was quite good. Many posters of ice cream flavours were placed on the wall. The ice cream seemed ''rich in taste''.


    Agnes was keenly looking around. A counter table crowded with people in a queue waiting for their turn. Waiters wearing black aprons on their dresses both male & female staff. The tables were neat & a sufficient distance was between two that customers don''t have to talk ''hushly'' for private talk !  :D


    The wallpaper was sky blue a perfect contast with white furniture. A girl came to both for their order.


    When Agnes blurted out ''double chocolate with extra chips and extra chocolate sauce''.


    She was eager to taste the richness of chocolate cream. While Jairus chuckled upon her


    ''childish act'' and asked the waitress whether she took the lady''s order carefully because she hates her things being at fault !


    Of course that was out of pure tease. Agnes glared at him which he pretended to ignore and for himself he ordered


    ''coffee flavour ice cream.''


    ( one of my favourites ! )


    They both were talking comfortably.


    "So I want to share my story with you."


    Jairus was ready to tell her. A seriousness came across his face as he started.


    "Well my mother died when I was young. And my father Mr. Michael Ezekiel married again. My stepmother she - she was a cunning and double faced lady. She''d a son with my father, my younger brother who lives abroad with them. Like you Agnes I''ve also a secret that I never told anyone. As I''m on sincere terms with you that''s why sharing it. My stepmother took my first too. Forcefully when I was 12 I lost my sanity too. I''ve suffered much since childhood my father didn''t believed me. My friends started to call me names. I was left with nothing. That fox took my father with her & he too left me in the care of Ruby__my maid servant. She''s the only person I''ve by my side since then. As a father is a father I don''t know what came into his mind. He divided his entire business empire into two parts__between me and my younger brother Jason."


    Agnes held his hand and squeezed it a little to stop him. When Jairus lifted his head a tear slipped from Agnes eyes. She could feel his pain.


    "It''s okey. It''s okey. And it''s enough for now. As you said we should burn down our past after sharing it. If we want a future with each other."


    Jairus was staring  unbelieving at her words.


    "Thank you Regena. But that''s not all....I''ve done many things. At that time it wasn''t my fault but what I did after that__the blame completely lies on my shoulders ."


    "And what was that part ?"


    She simply asked as didn''t cared.


    "I - I started taking revenge from every girl I met. And then I used to dump them. Then you came.


    And everything changed.


    Your presence made me new. I know you won''t believe me but you''re the only one I fell in love with."


    His voice became a bit loud.


    "Sshush__I believe in you. No one tells his/her dark secrets for just fun. It''s okey my pie. Forget it."


    She winked at him to elevate his mood.


    As the waitress came with their order. And Agnes immediately dugged her spoon into the ice cream mountain !


    ( really a mountain ?


    Well should be another word here ! )


    The love was in the air & everything was going fine. The duo was head over heels in love with each other by now.


    Yeah, honesty !


    The richness of cream was on their tongue but the sweetness was in their hearts.


    When a silhouette appeared near them and a familiar voice interrupted the lovely scene.


    "Hello my love."


    Genevieve was standing in her extremely fit short plum coloured dress. Obviously she was addressing Jairus with that sugary tone.


    "What are you doing here ?"


    Jairus was dry in his tone.


    "Aw what a rude greeting. Obviously I''m here for a desert."


    She swayed her navel & said waving her one hand. Then she overlooked Agnes.


    "Can I join you both ?"


    Evilness was visible in her eyes.


    "No. We''re here for our private moments."


    Jairus replied her bluntly.


    "Oh like you used to spend with me. I miss those physical pleasures !"


    She stressed upon the last two words obviously to see Agnes'' expressions.


    ( btw who the hell enjoys that kinda moments in public ? )


    Before Jairus could say anything Agnes stood up to gave her a answer.


    "Actually those kinda moments a husband want to spend with his wife !"


    Whoa !


    A slap in Genevieve''s face !


    She cringed at the answer. Jairus stood up & held Agnes by shoulders to prove her reply ''true''.


    "You heard that. Now leave us."


    He mocked at her with those harsh words. Genevieve left stomping her heels on the ground with anger.


    "Whoa Regena !"


    Jairus was still stunned at her reply.


    Agnes brushed her cheek with nail in mixed feelings of embarrassment & blush.


    "Well I couldn''t think of any best answer than that."


    Jairus chuckled. And Pinched her nose.


    "It was quite good one. Well done Mrs. Jairus Ezekiel  !"


    He teased her with that title. Upon which Agnes'' cheek got red. And the spark of love circulated in her body.

 13 BODY SWAP !?

    HEART IS THE INSTRUMENT WHICH PRODUCES THE MUSIC WITH THE STRINGS OF MUTUAL LOVE !


    ~Aysel Inara <3


    @~@~@


    Off all the people in the world love comes to those who deserve them !


    "Let me drop you home."


    Jairus requested leaving the ice cream parlour with her.


    "Uumm...no need I can go. I''ll take a cab."


    With her arm slipped into his she replied him softly.


    "Well you''d take advantage of your rich boyfriend !"


    Jairus reminded her with a chuckle.


    "I''m not that type SIR."


    She stressed while pouting like a child.


    "I know I know. That''s why you''re different. I mean you''re quite different from others, I wonder if you''re a human !"


    Walking towards the parking area Jairus teased her but that sentence caught Agnes off guard. She blankly starred at him. With fear visible in her eyes.


    "What happened ?"


    "Wh-what do you mean by Not human ?"


    Agnes held his arm tight as if her ''not so little'' secret was out. She felt fear__fear of losing him.


    "Oh my love, I was kidding. Relax I was just teasing you."


    He scooped her face into both hands, his voice__soft.


    "Let''s go"


    Jairus stretched his arm along her shoulder as they reached the car.


    Jairus POV:


    I don''t know what was bothering her she was quiet during the way back home. I don''t know the reason but I''ll find it for sure & will erase it from her life !


    Yeah I can anything to bring smile on her face.


    But for one thing I''m happy that she understands me well and she loves me.


    I do see her perfect__


    a wifey material.


    I think I''m rushing towards her I''d give her time if I''ll ask her to marry maybe she''ll refuse.


    It''s possible and there are many chances of it.


    As she told me her secret of that night & she doesn''t know who the man was. And I can''t tell her either at least not now.


    Our relationship has just begun I don''t want to spoil it by going that fast.


    I love her and I can''t loose her, no matter what I''ll stay by her side.


    I know it''ll be hard for her to believe me as I do have a dark past with many secrets. But I''ll prove  it to her that she''s the only one that crept into my heart. And She is the only one I want to spend my life with.


    Though I want her badly. I admit that I want to touch her badly. But not that way like Genevieve said. It''s different I don''t know but when she''s close to me I want her__every inch.


    Today in the morning when she was close to me, we''re kissing suddenly I felt my hot like something was rising in me. It''s kinda creepy but I didn''t felt like ME !


    I felt a sudden hunger for her__like I was a hunter and she was my prey.


    I was ready to hunt when I moved my fingers below her ear I felt the blood flowing in her vein.


    I don''t know what overcame me I licked her skin there, her sweet scent tantalized my senses__ hunger of blood !


    I wanted to bite her !


    ~~~~~~


    "Good morning Caitlin."


    Agnes greeted her ''new'' friend while entering the building.


    "Good morning sweety."


    Caitlin came around the table and hugged her which Agnes returned with same warmth.


    "So how was your date?"


    Agnes ogle her with narrow-teasing eyes as she patted her elbow on Caitlin''s tummy.


    "You''re so naughty Regena. It was good. I mean soooo good. We went for movie, shopping and then to his apartment."


    Caitlin sounded excited to remind all that.


    "So you did "IT" ?"


    Agnes seemed interested and eager to find out.


    "Ah yeah ! And believe me it was amazing."


    She whispered to her and winked.


    "Uh !  Yeah maybe."


    "Maybe ?


    So you haven''t  ?"


    Caitlin was surprised more like shocked.


    Though Agnes shared that feeling but with someone she doesn''t remember.


    "Uh No !


    I''ll  have that with my love when I''ll find him !"


    "Waiting for Mr. Perfect ?"


    "Yeah. I''ll get going now or boss will be angry."


    Agnes avoided futher questions.


    "Sure. See you around."


    Caitlin waved her as Agnes took the elevator.


    ~~~~~


    Something was strange !


    Wait


    Agnes was unable to sense Jairus'' scent in the elevator.


    How''s that even possible ?


    Something was wrong with her vampiric senses !


    Or something was wrong with Jairus'' scent !


    ~~~~~


    She hurriedly went to his cabin__in a worried state.


    During her rush towards the cabin she didn''t either felt his aura there.


    Not even after reaching the cabin door  !


    What was happening ?


    Maybe he didn''t came today that''s why she didn''t smell anything.


    With pumping heart she pulled the glass door and__


    Yes he was in !


    Leaning against his chair with wine glass in hand  and scattered files all around & air conditioner kept high.


    Agnes felt a sudden shudder at the temperature of room.


    ( wait vampires feel cold ? )


    Something was definitely not right.


    She went close to him and greeted in normal tone. Jairus lifted his head at once. And within a blink of eye he hugged her__tight.


    Very tight, he almost squeezed her and she winced in pain.


    Agnes POV:


    What was wrong with him ?


    He wasn''t behaving like his usual- self.


    He was Jairus but he wasn''t  !


    Something was different about him.


    NO ! actually everything was different about him.


    He never comes with hair such a mess and dressed so__so roughly.


    Though he was wearing a  grey suit but not properly.


    His eyes were becoming red perhaps he haven''t slept last night. His skin was pale actually icey-white. His hands were cold, his whole body was cold when he hugged me. Why didn''t he turned off the AC when he was feeling cold !


    I asked him but he refused me to do so.


    Maybe something was bothering him.


    But what ?


    During the work I kept an eye on him sure he wasn''t fine. I watched him sweating profusely in the cold air !


    He was rubbing his eyes again n again moreover he handed me a file  & requested to blow air with it. I asked him what he was feeling ?


    His voice was husky when he told me he was feeling something hot inside as if something burning__ like magma.


    All of the above he was licking his lips and canines like a hungry predator !


    I noticed him doing that when I was standing close by him.


    But why I wasn''t able to sense anything in that cabin ?


    Perhaps something was definitely wrong with my vampiric senses.


    I was behaving more like humans, my body adjusted the temperature like them. I wasn''t cold skinned anymore. My taste buds started to sense different flavours. I used to eat like normal people and specific dishes but from past some weeks I was craving for some different tastes. And was eating more than usual. My eye colour was still changing but not often it stayed that gem black, but started to change when I think of Jairus. Oh I forgot that scar was healed but slowly and that''s odd in us, vampires. My skin was becoming somewhat more like humans.

 14 HE IS A BASTARD

    With her arm along his


    shoulder Agnes dragged Jairus to the couch in his cabin.


    He was heavy for her to carry, that lifting and dragging made sweat popped out. The beads were visible on her forehead. How odd it was for a vampire to stress out while carrying a human !


    Vampires specially the royal ones are the symbol of power & strength.


    He was unconscious when Agnes almost threw him on the couch. And straightened her back which was aching now by his unusual weight !


    Agnes sat near by him in the table and opened his coat and then shirt buttons. Jairus earlier said he was burning inside so Agnes acted upon to cool that sensation. She looked at his face__devilishly handsome features. With wet hair kissing his forehead, pink lips waiting for someone to feast upon !


    She was feeling opposite to Jairus'' conditions. And stood up to fetch her coat earlier placed on the back of her chair.


    Her back was in front of his view when Agnes turned, Jairus held her wrist and pulled her closer. Shocked upon his doing she fell on his bare chest. Didn''t said anything as he wasn''t aware of his own acts in that unconsciousness.


    Agnes placed her head on his chest close to heart & tended to listen. When Jairus cried in his low voice. Tears were stranded in the corners of his eyes.


    "D-don''t go __mom. Please don''t leave me. No__no don''t kill my mom !"


    He started to panic as he held her hand & unintentionally squeezed it which made Agnes wince in pain.


    "No__Noooo MOM."


    Agnes could imagine his pain as she too had lost her mother at early age.


    When Jairus wokeup Agnes was gone. The cabin was silent and it was about evening. He sat up straight rubbing his eyes__after a sound sleep he was feel better.


    At the very moment the door opened with a creak and Agnes entered.


    "Good evening boss. Let me drop you home."


    She gave him a beaming smile. And both headed towards the parking. During the way to his home Jairus kept his view outside the window__sighing.


    Agnes POV:


    This "coffee flavour ice cream" is too yummy !


    I wonder why haven''t I tried this before. This world is full of amazing food flavours.


    Ah those cupcakes thestrawberry sauce on them. And that sushi I ate with Caitlin , fried fish with curry and rice balls.....damn I''m in love with these human foods !


    I''m not a foodie specially not for human''s food but from past some weeks I''m eating like a


    gluttonous cat !


    I wonder why ?


    Uumm...I think I''ve to find it''s reason.


    I''ve a feeling that it''s alarming  !


    Oh I completely forgot about Jairus.


    I wonder what he is doing right now. He was ill & there''s no one at home to care for him.


    Uumm.....should I visit him ?


    By front door or by sneaking  !


    Or I''d just call him.


    No- No I''d visit him that''s better. Moreover I''ll be satisfied.


    I''m already missing him.


    Agnes took a cab to his house don''t know why but she was feeling tired as if her whole energy was being drained.


    She paid the driver and gazed upon the building in confusion whether to knock at the door or should creep in through the window like last time.


    The lights were still on. It was 09:30 pm and the  voice of music was coming from inside.


    Though not loud & clear but it seemed that a party was going on. Agnes went close to the door and was about to knock when she heard the laughter of some ladies !


    She stood there stunned. Jairus wasn''t feeling well in the morning and now he''s throwing a party with girls !


    Agnes just wanted to see him but now she was really curious to see what was happening inside. So she jumped and broke in through the window on second floor__Jairus'' room.


    It was just a piece of cake for her but she felt tired.


    The view__what she saw inside made her cry.


    She felt herself dying !


    A white see-through thong, same coloured bra, a coat, female shoes all things were scattered on the floor along with male shirt and boxers !


    The bed cover was clearly showing a nasty s*x scene happened earlier.


    Agnes world collapsed.


    Her past was repeating itself  !


    She was still in the blank state when a female voice came from washroom__the girl was moaning. Along with her sensual voice was a male groaning. The water was flowing from the shower and was in the rhythm with their voices.


    Agnes held her shirt tight listening to their


    ''love making'' voices she was devastated.


    Was Jairus cheating on her ?


    She closed her eyes and tears ran down her cheeks with anger and hatred burning inside she immediately turned around to leave when Jairus'' voice fell into her ears.


    Agnes instantly followed, it was coming down from the vast lounge where men were sitting peacefully with women actually with prostitutes. A disgusting picture was going on there men kissing and licking the girls making them moan with pleasure. Some were running their fingers on their thighs when one of them pulled a girl down on the floor from the couch pinning her by holding wrists as she kissed him back. Others eager to watch the show they were drooling when the man lifted the girl''s shirt upto her hands and tied them with shirt. He started to lick on her tummy squeezing her breasts with one hand when the other men along with Jairus cried with pleasure their laughter was like poison in Agnes'' ears !


    With the praise the man cupped her breasts and pulled down her bra__ baring her juicy breast in front of his fellow men and started to lick her nipples until they''re swollen. The girl didn''t mind being insulted and humiliated in front of those hungry predators. Instead she was loving it__being touched !


    The man rolled her and gave a spank on her butt and she laughed enjoying it. The other men were still proposing many ideas. When Jairus yelled "more".


    And his friend pulled down the girl''s thong making her naked there in the lounge as the men laughed and cried loudly. The girl started to move her butt in a certain manner to provoke the man as he spanked her again. And she laughed.


    They all were playing with girls including Jairus !


    Agnes stood there above the staircase hiding and watching unable to move__frozen. She couldn''t believe what was happening. How disgusting sight was that.


    The man stood up and went to the couch the girl kept on laying there on the floor perhaps waiting for another guy to take control. Another Blondie came and Leaned towards the girl held her legs on his shoulders and kissed her inner thigh. She moaned with intense pleasure. When the man licked her core of femininity she cried and the whole lounge was filled with her ecstatic moaning. With his every lick her voice was becoming loud. Others started to clap at that wonderful show.


    The man turned her over pulling her by tummy, pressing her head below he opened his jeans spanked her hard on butt and roughly entered in her back. The girl was enjoying his every jerk as he moved faster and harder. The others cried "more more".


    Agnes couldn''t bear seeing more, tears were already kissing her cheeks.


    The man stopped, fastened his jeans and with a smirk went back to his seat. He was proud of what he''s done !


    The girl too wore her clothes and sat in the lap of that blondie like a temptress she kissed him__a reward kiss !


    "So how''s going with that QUEEN ?"


    The statement stopped Agnes at her place.


    They''re talking about her.


    The blondie asked Jairus.


    "Good. I''m just too eager to taste her body !"


    Jairus laughed.


    "Ah so you haven''t still ?"


    Kurtz__the blondie was surprised.


    "Nay, she trusts me and I don''t want to hurt her. Though I want to taste that PROSTITUTE badly !"


    Jairus was insulting her in front of his friends. He winked as he licked his canines.


    "Does she know that you''re aware of her secret being a prostitute ?"


    "Nay she just told me that she''s not a virgin. That dumb girl believes I''m in love with her."


    "Whoa, you aren''t ?


    She''s pretty though."


    "I just want to taste her curvy, sexy body. I don''t think I''ll every fall for her. Moreover remember it''s just a bet !"


    "Haha yeah__ yeah. I remember we told you to make her fall in love. And it''s a bet. Well I must say your work became easier when she arrived at your company."


    "Haha yeah. I love seeing her daily. Sometimes I wish to rip her clothes at once and make love with her rough and hard."


    "Well good luck man."


    And the men burst in laughter.


    Agnes silently left his house.


    "It''s enough !"

 15 PREGNANT & DECISION

    Devastated and shattered Agnes returns home. She was aggressive & gloomy at same time.


    As she enters her apartment, overwhelmed by sad emotions she hugs her brother Raizel.


    Who was perhaps came to see her. Watching his sister crying badly his cold heart melts and he caresses her.


    "What happened my love ?"


    He was curious to know the reason of her ''this'' condition and anger was in his tone. He tried hard to stay calm.


    "I''m sorry. I''m sorry brother you''re right."


    She was sobbing with hiccups !


    ( more humanly )


    "You and father were right these humans are not worth trusting. I''m sorry brother I didn''t believed you both and came back here."


    Agnes sat down on the floor weeping as Raizel scooped her face.


    "But what exactly happened ?


    That guy__ what he did ?"


    "He__he was playing with me. I was his plaything brother. DAMN !"


    "I don''t think so he was playing he can''t abandon you in this state !"


    Raizel was thinking something else.


    "I don''t want to stay by his side brother. I just don''t want him. I hate him."


    Suddenly she remembered something and grabbed his brother''s shirt in horror.


    "Brother you remember that mysterious guy from bar what if.....what if Jairus is that guy !


    Oh my goodness I''ve two big reasons now to kill him !"


    "Sweety you''ll not do such a thing. And you can''t kill him. Okey"


    He held her by shoulders. Trying to calm her.


    "Why I can''t ?


    Certainly I can kill him and I''ll  !"


    "No my love you can''t kill your own kind !"


    Raizel informed her.


    "I know brother but he''s a human__a filthy human !"


    She was shivering with rage by now.


    "No he''s not. He is one of us my little sister."


    "For God''s sake brother he''s a human."


    She was firm.


    "HE IS A VAMPIRE ! "


    Raizel emphasized every single word.


    "H-how can you say that ?"


    Raizel lowered his head and replied.


    "Actually I - I did a search out on him,  his background, education etc. I didn''t find anything striking about him. But when I met you in that party and saw him. With the help of my gift I''d clearly sense vampire blood running in his veins but his father isn''t of our kind. I don''t know how he''s one of us. But he is !


    And it''s one of the reasons you can''t kill him."


    "But I __I


    Wait. What do you mean by ONE OF THE REASONS ?"


    Agnes was still confused. And had many questions.


    Raizel blushed a little, hesitated and tried to tell his sister.


    "You''re noticing physical changes in you right ? Don''t deny it. I can clearly see your appearance. "


    He questioned her which she nodded.


    "And__Oh my goodness I''m doing this. Agnes my lovely sister you''ve a__ a new life growing within you !


    Now you''ll ask me how I know this. Well I''ve been keeping an eye on you since we met at that party. I''m sorry for that. But I couldn''t help myself I didn''t want to see you in that pain again.


    You''re changing, your eating habits, sleeping disorders, eating sour things and more than usual."


    "What ?


    What are you talking about ?"


    Agnes was shocked.


    "It''s right. The ''one'' in you is half human & half vampire. Due to his or her half human blood your vampiric senses are draining."


    "Oh"


    Was all she''d say.


    "And I''m sure it''s his blood. So you''ve two reasons to kill him and two reasons for not killing him."


    "I just can''t spare him. Even if he''s the father of my child !


    I don''t believe he''s the man from bar !


    Only that man sha...."


    She stopped from embarrassment in front of her elder brother.


    "He certainly is my sister. The child of a royal vampire can''t be born from a human or some lowly vampire. Not even from a noble one. Your mate has to be a royal blood though it doesn''t matter he''s half human too."


    "So you mean Jairus has  royal vampire blood in him too ?"


    "Yes that''s what I''m saying. Now you''ve to make sure he''s that mysterious man from bar. Just find out that without killing him. Okey."


    Raizel caressed her cheek.


    "Okey I''ll make sure that I don''t kill him. Oh God still I''ve to work with him."


    "Haha yeah. For sure. Now get a sleep okey. And__"


    Agnes frowned.


    "And __?"


    "According to you he''s playing but make him fall in love with you sweety."


    Raizel chuckled.


    Agnes blushed still.


    Love doesn''t fades.


    "I''m staying here tonight. Now go to sleep."


    Raizel kissed her on cheek. And Agnes nodded.


    Agnes went to her room with racing heart she stood in front of the mirror. Her cheeks got red__more redder as she placed her hand on tummy.


    "Whoa I''m going to be a__ mother !"


    She was excited for a new journey. Don''t know why but she saw herself more beautiful. More attractive and striking. Took a comb Agnes brushed her hair eyes fixed on the reflection. She smiled.


    Agnes POV:


    Now that explains his behaviour.


    That''s why his aura got sealed when his transformation began. That burning sensation__vampire blood was overcoming his human nature.


    Now everything makes sense why I wasn''t able to sense anything from him.


    He''s in exploration phase and doesn''t know himself that he''s a royal blood vampire.


    I''ve a new adventure waiting. A new life growing within. I''ve many questions in my mind. And the answer of all is that mysterious man. I''ve to find him and if Jairus is that person then I''ve to make him fall in love with me. For the sake of my child.


    I''ve to turn that playboy into a one woman man. And that woman should be me.


    Now my real HUNT begins !

 16 FLASHBACK/ IsVE SEEN HER SOMEWHERE

    A familiar male voice:


    She was pretty, strikingly gorgeous, a redhead with jade eyes, icey white skin she seemed snow white. With a slender figure she was a perfect beauty.


    She entered in the class, all eyes were glued on her. With guys jaw dropped and girls extremely jealous. Indeed she was worth this kinda praise.


    The teacher introduced her to us AGNES REGENA.


    That was her name. She was a foreign student transferred to our school.


    She was fluent in English but her accent was a bit French which added more beauty to her appearance.


    That day she was wearing a white short frock with small red cherries printed on it. Flared at her waist and tightened above that. Her elegant curves were flaunting. Her long icey legs were bare and yes she was wearing white sandals.


    It was love at first sight perhaps. That I felt my heart racing for her. I think every boy in our class felt the same.


    Our teacher instructed her to sit and she came at the end of first row striding beautifully and sat with me !


    I felt myself in heaven that day. Though I wanted to talk to her and was becoming impatient but I was hesitating too.


    Confused what to do I kept my mouth shut. When she asked me herself, I couldn''t realized what she asked as I was busy staring in her eyes. And imagined myself dancing with her in the rose field. I went far__far away in my mind.


    When she touched my hand and brought me back. It was quite embarrassing how we firstly interact. But our further interaction was quite good. We grew into being best friends.


    Helping each other with assignments most likely she used to help me as she was a brilliant student. Moreover a foreigner too she knew many languages Spanish, French, Dutch. Don''t know how but she was really an amazing girl.


    And I was impressed very much. She lived here in US alone, she said her parents were abroad.


    The affection between us was growing too strong. But from my side it was completely platonic. But she used to say that she feels something different for me. This argument was the basis of our many quarrels. But at the end it was always settled. And we''re back again__happy.


    I admit I got fancied by her beauty but still she was not my type. She was so "touchy" !


    We used to study in the garden near by our school and she used to hold my hand often. I don''t know why but it made me feel awkward every time.


    That wasn''t it. She was aggressive__more like a psychological patient !


    I remember when a girl asked me a question from her book and in order to answer that query I took her text book and unintentionally touched her hand. Agnes was standing near by and immediately she punched that girl in face. I didn''t knew she was that strong woman, the girl''s nose got broken. That she''d to take a long leave & yes not to forget a surgery too.


    She was extremely jealous woman yet no doubt beautiful too. She couldn''t bear any woman around me. She was too possessive.


    And I hated it. I started to feel suffocated around her. She always said she loves me. But as usual I scolded her. And her face saddens.


    Don''t know why she was eager to be my girlfriend. Perhaps she idolized me as every girl in the school did.


    Yeah I was a famous in sports, played and won many medals for my school.


    You know crush !


    Due to her extreme nature I hid a secret from her.


    I started dating my neighbour. She was quite nice girl. Delicate, cute , intelligent and all of above she was understanding. Not of controlling nature or manupulating type.


    That''s why I fell for her.


    And that horrible day came !


    Agnes saw me with her in a park and confronted me there. That wasn''t horrible but WHAT SHE WAS __that was worth frightening.


    I came to know everything that day. My best friend actually was a bloodthirsty VAMPIRE !


    She came and grabbed me by collar she was crying I''d see tears in her eyes. But those weren''t green they''re RED , BLOOD RED !


    LIKE OF A DEMON !


    I waved my neighbour to leave at once. I''d clearly see rage in Agnes'' eyes. She was asking me the reason why I cheated ?


    Like hell we''re in a relationship before !


    We weren''t.


    She was in one-sided love.


    I was frightened at her horrendous appearance. Perhaps she sensed my fear so let my collar and lowered her head then she told me that she was a vampire !


    I honestly admit that my legs were trembling after listening this. But didn''t have the courage to run.


    Agnes hugged to keep me calm.


    She embraced me assuring that she wouldn''t hurt me as she was madly in love with me.


    The next two days were difficult actually every night for me got difficult to pass. I became terrified that a VAMPIRE IS IN LOVE WITH ME !


    I didn''t wanted to die so avoided to make her aggressive. I loved my neighbour and couldn''t leave her. So we kept our relationship low and hidden from Agnes.


    But after a month Agnes disappeared !


    ( she saw him and that girl making love across that dead end . )


    I was relieved when saw her note by my side in my room. Still don''t know how she placed that there.


    I really love you. But I''ve realized that you love someone else. And I''m just a third wheel. I''m sorry for causing you trouble. I love you still but I''m leaving. Don''t worry I''ll not be back to chase you.


    Stay happy my love.


    AGNES REGENA.


    And she was gone.


    I, THOMAS MARTIN


    I''m writing this diary about her and the moments we spend together. I don''t know where is she now. But I do really wish happiness for her.


    And yes I''m writing all this as a story like you''ve read in fantasies.


    But it''s true. And I''ll add this in my will that my diary will be passed on to my son and so on.


    I don''t know why I''m doing this but I really want people to realize that such creatures exist around us. Yes vampires exist.


    And they aren''t harmful like we''ve read or like we''re told. They also deserve love, respect and rights.


    -------------------


    I was sure that I''ve seen Regena somewhere.


    OH JESUS !


    She''s back.


    Again hunting for love and her mate.


    I''ve to tell Jairus about this.


    Genevieve was reading the diary of her


    father


    THOMAS MARTIN.


    Who married his neighbour and was living his life as a famous writer and businessman.

 17 REMORA MICHAEL EZEKIEL

    "GLIMPSE OF PAST"


    ( A FEMALE VOICE )


    I was lucky __damn lucky that I found my love.


    The man I loved and cherished.


    The man with whom I wished my future and present. With whom I wanted to stay.


    I confessed my love to him and was glad to know that he feels the same as I do.


    But it isn''t easy to have that specific person you love__ in your life.


    I''d many things to tell him but firstly I''d to develop a strong bond with him.


    A bond of trust.


    I met him at a bar. He was drinking probably was heart broken. To every girl in the bar he was a


    hot-shot.


    Perhaps a billionaire !


    Neglecting every temptation from girls he was busy with different wines. Drinking while sitting by my side he was unintentionally luring me to himself. Or you can say I was being drawn to him.


    I watched him closely and was caught gazing__by him. He was still in his senses sure he was good at drinking and that amount didn''t effect him much.


    He asked the reason why I was staring though I must say he wasn''t rude to me. In fact was a gentleman.


    We started talking and about two hours we kept on saying things.


    Yes he was heart broken, his girlfriend left him to marry another man. Definitely she was a gold digger and married the man who had a huge fortune.


    Don''t know why my heart felt happy after listening this. Maybe it was love at first sight. He was devilishly handsome man. Charming enough to draw any woman to himself.


    We became friends.


    I wanted to stay by his side. My heart said that.


    And I lied to him that I was looking for a job. And immediately he offered me__to work in his company as his personal Secretary.


    Which I gladly and instantly accepted as this was the only way to stay with him most of time.


    He gave me his card and left the bar. He was gone but my heart still kept fluttering upon his thoughts.


    Maybe he was my mate !


    I returned home__to my kingdom !


    Yes I was a vampire princess. We''re two sisters born with royal blood.


    Yes our lineage is of royal blood vampires. And there are a few of us. Because royal blood can''t reproduce easily.


    I requested my father to let me visit human world often. Which he accepted. I was warned about humans.


    From there our love story started____


    I joined his company and became MICHAEL EZEKIEL''S secretary.


    With my joining I helped him to achieve his goals. My vampire intelligence helped us a lot. No doubt he was an elegant businessman with every tactic and wanted to achieve his desired goal either by hook or by crook.


    We worked like a team and became a couple.


    He used to take me with him in every meeting, every party even overseas.


    We fell in love__head over heels in love.


    But there was something he must knew__my identity.


    And it was his right to know about me. Specially when he was going to propose me !


    So I let him__


    I ,  REMORA


    told him about me, my origin, my home, my lineage and everything.


    Hopeless, I was standing in front of him. I knew he''d refuse and regret proposing me.


    BUT IT DIDN''T HAPPEN


    He proposed me again saying that he''d like making me


    REMORA MICHAEL EZEKIEL.


    No matter what I''m he loves me and want me to be with him. I accepted his proposal and him.


    This was all I ever wanted.


    Before getting married I wanted to tell my father  everything. I went home and a huge fuss was created.


    My father didn''t allowed me to marry a human.


    According to him it was forbidden for a royal blood to marry a human.


    I refused to mind any kind of stupid rule. Then I was given a choice


    "My father and family"


    Or


    "Michael Ezekiel"


    I chose him over my kingdom and crown. And left my world.


    I started my life as a human, married to Michael. I enjoyed every happiness with him. And then I gave birth to our child.


    Half human &


    Half vampire blood


    JAIRUS EZEKIEL.


    Though his vampiric senses were suppressed and I bound them with my blood to keep him a human.


    So that he''d adjust in this human world easily. But then I came to know through my sister that Maybe her daughter is my son''s mate !


    As the prophecy said.


    MATE NOT IN VAMPIRE KINGDOM.


    And when they''ll meet his senses would awake as he''s a royal blood too.


    All was going good. Michael was a loving husband and a caring father. He knew what his son was but he loved him so much. As he loved me.


    We were living our lives__normal.


    Then she came !


    His EX.


    Her married was dissolved and she wanted Michael back. She tried every tactic. But Michael pushed her back every time. As he was a married man with a son.


    Then she approached me.


    The last card she played.


    Don''t know how she was aware of my identity.


    She put a condition that if I''ll leave Michael she''d keep her mouth shut that Michael''s wife and son are vampires.


    I didn''t tell Michael about this, I was terrified. I couldn''t dream of losing him or my son. But I didn''t wanted to bring shame to both.


    So I left !


    And she faked my death.


    As she knew vampires don''t die naturally unless killed by a royal.


    Her path was cleared. And devastated once again Michael married her.


    By now I''m living in human world as don''t have courage to return to my own kingdom.


    But I''m glad that her relationship with Michael isn''t going good.


    You know TV and gossips !


    As some of you might be thinking that


    Agnes ~ Thomas


    Remora ~ Michael


    Are the couples presented. And according to the time going on Thomas & Michael probably have same age. But Agnes is Remora''s niece so how come...


    As in starting chapters it''s clearly told that time of both realms is different. Quite fast in vampire world. So Agnes is born long before Jairus. And that''s how she''s 500 years old


    ~ vampire age.

 18 PROPOSAL

    The sun shown it''s face with pride and dignity.


    That every bit of this earth needs it''s light & heat !


    The morning came & Jairus woke up rubbing his eyes. Drunk last night he was still a bit dizzy. Sitting straight his mind was still recalling every bit of yesterday''s night.


    "I''m sure Regena was here last night. I don''t know how but I''m sure."


    He whispered to himself.


    Maybe he sensed her presence. His heart sank when he lied to his friends about his feelings. He was madly in love with her. But didn''t had the guts to say.


    That bet__at first was a simple game. When Agnes came to his company but then the tables turned & he truly fell for her.


    He loved a famous prostitute which actually wasn''t a wh*re. But how''d he explain that to his friends ?


    So he went with that


    bet-thing & lied to keep up his so called pride.


    Things went wrong when Agnes arrived there. And heard all that conversation. Moreover she watched that disgusting party which was thrown by Kurtz in Jairus'' house actually without his permission.


    "I''ve to tell her the truth. It''s enough now. No more hide n seek. I love her and I''m gonna tell her everything today."


    Jairus murmured while fastening up the buttons of his shirt.


    -----------------------


    Agnes entered the lounge and a sweet fragrance came along her nose and her mouth became watery.


    "Fried Fish with curry sauce. Am I right bro ?"


    Dressed in loose pajama and a t-shirt she headed towards the kitchen where Raizel was busy in cooking still in sleeping dress and wearing a female apron !


    "Don''t forget the boil rice my love."


    Agnes giggled and settled on the small dining table, placed in the kitchen on a side. Raizel placed all the items and sat in front of her. Agnes dug-in as was hungry from a week !


    Raizel amusingly watched her little sister. But his mood got tensed.


    "So what''s your plan ?


    Are you going to tell mother about this child ?"


    With mouth full she spoke at once.


    "No-not at all. I''m still not sure that royal blood vampire is Jairus + not to forget the father of this child !


    What if mother will ask me and I don''t have an answer yet !"


    "Yeah you''re right. Mother will sure ask you about that guy. And if she''ll find out that you don''t know him she''ll create a great fuss."


    "Haha yeah. Not to forget grandpa. He''ll kick me out from the kingdom like he did to....."


    And she stopped looking at Raizel.


    "I don''t think so that you''ll come across the same fate like of Aunt Remora. She left for a human. But your mate is a royal blood and according to vampire law you''re allowed to marry him."


    "Yeah. Hope so I''ll not end up like her. Ah ! bro I''m getting late for job. Wish me luck for my HUNT."


    She winked at her brother with a smile.


    "And don''t forget to do the dishes my superman ! "


    Agnes shut the door of her room leaving Raizel with mixed feelings of anger and laughter.


    "That little brat, bossy like always !"


    ------------------


    "Dad - Dad where are you ?"


    Genevieve entered the study room in search of her father. To avoid creating a false scene she decided to study the whole diary. And spend the night awake in search of questions.


    She slammed opened the door and was panting due to a fast run. Mr. Thomas Martin was sitting with his head buried in a bulky book.


    "Yes my dear. Calm down you startled me. What''s the matter ?"


    Genevieve held the book high, close to her chest and whispered in horror.


    "Dad she''s back !"


    Mr. Martin saw his personal diary in the hands of his daughter. And frowned with his pitch low but tone__angry.


    "Why did you stole my diary ? It wasn''t the right time for you to read it. Give me back sweety."


    Genevieve took a few steps backward.


    "Dad I''m sorry for stealing it again."


    "AGAIN ?"


    Genevieve scratched her cheek in hesitation.


    "Yeah again. I read it once but for some answers I''d to read it again. I''m sorry dad but I really had to. She''s back dad. Agnes Regena is back."


    "What are you talking about ? "


    Mr. Thomas were still confused.


    "Dad you remember my friend Jairus Ezekiel she works with him as his secretary. You always say that each n every word of this tale is true. I believed it from the start. And I''m sure the girl in your diary & in his office is same."


    "Oh my goodness."


    Was all he could say.


    "Dad why she''s back ?"


    Now Genevieve questioned her father. With an unknown fear in her eyes.


    "Well my dear. Vampires are often in search of their mates. I wish this time she''d find him. I wish her luck with Jairus."


    Mr. Thomas was really happy for Agnes.


    "Don''t dad.


    Just don''t. I love Jairus. And he''s mine n only mine."


    She started to panic.


    Mr. Martin held his daughter by shoulders and tried to settle the things.


    "Listen sweety if Jairus is her mate just let him go. You can''t do anything they''re destined to meet. And if he loves you he''ll be yours no matter what happens. Just give this matter time. Don''t spoil the things."


    He took the diary from her.


    "Moreover honey the government has set a committee to revive the peace-pact signed with the vampires. Our government is providing them equal rights. And the opportunity to study the human world. A new pact will be signed with the vampire lord and a new era of


    human-vampire friendship will flourish."


    Genevieve stood there stunned as what her father was speaking__was like poison to her ears.


    She couldn''t let Jairus go this easily. Though she didn''t love him but it was her ego n pride that she was ready to do anything.


    -----------------


    Jairus was impatiently waiting for Agnes, roaming around in his cabin, staring at her empty desk.


    He prepared his speech many times but was hesitating and confused that how she''ll react.


    When Agnes entered the cabin and at once Jairus'' vampiric senses awakened. He smelled her aura, scanned her appearance. She was wearing ripped jeans with a purple top. Flaunting her perfect body and her elegant ginger hair.


    ?


    Opposite from her usual dressing. Yes she was there with the aim to make Jairus fall in love with her.


    "You''re late honey."


    Jairus cleared his throat and maintained his image. Though he stared at her__jaw dropped.


    "Ah ! Sorry boss. My brother came last night. You know a brother - sister time, how it goes."


    Jairus at once took her to the sofa near by in the cabin.


    "Regena I - I want to tell you something."


    Agnes was staring at him blank, her heart about to explode by his touch n gaze.


    "Actually I - Regena I don''t know how but...but I think you''re there at my place last night. It doesn''t matter to me how you get in there but the point is what you listened there isn''t the truth. I swear Regena it isn''t. I love you and I really want you in my life."


    Jairus paused as he was speaking with his head lowered n holding Agnes'' hand. Making an eye contact he finally uttered.


    "Regena will you marry me ?"


    Agnes was shocked by the revelation but there were still many pending questions. With tears in eyes she merely whispered.


    "Jairus I''m pregnant with the child of that bar-man"


    Jairus didn''t knew how to react. At once he exclaimed with joy.


    "What , you''re carrying my child ! And you''re telling me now ! "


    Agnes felt a relief. Her brother was right Jairus is the father of this child.


    "Your child ?"


    "Ah yeah."


    Jairus brushed his hair back noticing that he blurted out the secret of that night.


    "Actually you''re drugged that night and I accidentally__I swear it was not intentional. I really wanted to tell you this but I was scared that How you''ll react. I''m sorry my love I left you alone. But it won''t happen again. I love you & I still want to marry you."


    Agnes felt like she was in heaven. The man she loves__adores her too.


    Every single thing Raizel said was true.


    "Oh I don''t know what to say."


    She let out a laugh in nervousness.


    "Just say yes honey. The rest I''ll handle, I promise."


    He held her hand firm & pressed a bit.


    "Yes !"


    Agnes replied in a low tone then out loud with joy.


    "Yes !


    Oh my God yes__yes I''ll marry you Mr. Jairus Ezekiel."


    Jairus gave out a giggle.


    "I''m the luckiest man that I''ve you now. I really want to make you Mrs. Regena Jairus Ezekiel."


    Agnes blushed as they both tucked their foreheads together enjoying the beautiful moment.


    "My name is Agnes Regena by the way."


    She whispered.


    "Oh. I''m fine with Regena too. Ms. Agnes !"


    He replied as kissed her cheek.

 19 LIVING TOGETHER

    "Hey you''re moving to my house okey. And that''s clear."


    Jairus informed her in a bossy tone after a passionate kiss.


    "But what for ?"


    Agnes couldn''t understand the reason.


    "Because now you''re carrying my child and I want to take care of you both. With me, in my house there are a lot of people to watch over your condition. Moreover now I want you in front of my eyes."


    "There''s some correction needed Mr. Ezekiel servants not family members."


    Agnes somehow wanted to settle everything between Jairus & his father. As now her son or daughter would be bearing the same great and influential surname of billionaire___ Ezekiel.


    Every mother is a bit you can say selfish for her children.


    So does Agnes was.


    His father was the only person in his family apart from his stepmother & brother from same father.


    Jairus'' real mum died when he was quite young but he still remembers her face. Michael Ezekiel was informed that Remora''s car fell into the water body and she died. Her dead body wasn''t found. Grieved Mr. Michael shifted from Australia to America.


    Meanwhile Remora was already in New York working in a restaurant. Maybe nature has decided to bring them back together in future.


    God knows.


    Or the author knows.


    :p


    "Ruby is my only family Agnes. She''ll be there for you. Like she was there for me."


    Jairus'' expressions were stern and cold now.


    "She''s your care taker Jairus. I don''t want my child to get deprived of a family when he or she has. You''ve to settle down the affairs with your father."


    Her voice became loud and tears started to fall on her cheeks.


    Ah !


    That dangerous tactic of women ! :p


    Jairus immediately melt down and wiped off the water from her cheeks by his thumbs.


    "Honey he doesn''t want to see me. What can I do ? He haven''t contacted me since he left me. Are fathers like that ?"


    He was polite in his gloomy tone.


    "I''m sure he''ll come for you. Just talk to him once__ yourself. I''m sure he''ll be happy with - with the news of our child."


    Agnes held his hand and with love she looked into his eyes.


    "For me. For our child. Just for once Jairus. Please."


    Jairus sighed and gave a weak smile.


    "Okey I''ll."


    He scooped her face into his both hands.


    "But no more arguments on shifting okey. One more thing you aren''t going to work here. You''ll rest at home. Eat well and proper."


    "Why so ?


    Oh come on man. I''m just 2 months pregnant. I can work. And I want to."


    "I won''t allow that."


    Upon hearing this Agnes'' face became gloomy with sadness. Jairus amusingly teased her.


    "If you really want to work then work for me at night in bed as Mrs. Jairus"


    Agnes'' eyes opened wide with shock, such bold words.


    "You''ve no shame Mr. Ezekiel.....I... "


    Before she''d complete her mouth clasped with his lips.


    After a passionate French kiss Jairus replied her.


    "What to shame with my future wife ?"


    Agnes lowered her head hiding her red tomato face.


    When Jairus giggled and hugged her.


    Feeling her body with himself and Agnes inhaling his scent.


    "I love you my Mrs."


    "I love you too my Mr."


    -----------------


    "As you all know that vampires exist between us. And our government has decided to provide them protection and rights. As humans & vampires, our ancestors signed a peace pact with the vampire lord.


    Our government has decided to revive that treaty with certain more conditions.


    According to the new pact which is supposed to be sealed next month. There are some conditions added to it. As people are afraid of vampires because of their blood sucking nature the pact doesn''t allow them to do so. Instead they''ll live normal in human world by absorbing spiritual energy which is vital for their survival. Vampires will be allowed to visit human world same as humans will be given permission to study vampire kingdom.


    The magical gateway will be opened between two worlds and the barriers will be laid down. Both the governments will provide protection and will give rights to the visitors and guests.


    As this great decision is taken many people are opposing it, strikes are everywhere. Some humans don''t want to live with vampires. Hope so a new era will flourish without fear and violation of rules. We''ll keep you aware of everything.


    Thank you."


    The news caster stopped after announcing the burning issue.


    Mr. Thomas knew his daughter and her nature. He was afraid that she''ll definitely cause a problem to the duo.


    So he made an excuse of business meeting and took his daughter abroad for a month.


    ( Nice guys exist :D )


    ----------------


    Jairus dropped her to apartment after office time and helped her in packing__p by talking.


    Meanwhile he wandered in the lounge looking around through the accessories and decorations.


    Agnes packed her stuff in one bag__only basic necessities as Jairus ordered her not to pack others. He''ll bought himself the other stuff. And the clothes of their child too.


    They arrived at Ezekiel mansion. Full of complete modern items__ luxurious life.


    Both had a candle light dinner which specially Jairus made himself and let Ruby rest. As she''ll be taking care of Agnes from tomorrow.


    After enjoying the delicious steak and chattering of two hours Jairus took Agnes to THEIR room.


    Yes, they suppose to be together now.


    "Here take this."


    Jairus gave her a black sleeping item__lacy lingerie.  :p


    "Whoa am I suppose to wear this ?"


    Agnes jaw dropped was staring at him.


    "Of course my wifey."


    Jairus winked at her as she entered the bathroom.


    Within a few minutes she cane back.


    A temptress indeed !


    Jairus, sitting on bed was stunned to see her.


    Milky skin with red hair, she was just way too tempting that his body got rock hard !


    Blushing Agnes sat on the side of bed as Jairus pulled her towards himself and gave a back hug.


    Kissing her ear lobe and then her sensitive spot beneath ear and above neck. He knew how to turn her on and bring to peak.


    Their breaths brushed each other''s skin as their bodies collided with each other.


    They made love once again. This time with the vow to love each other till last breath.


    Everything was going right.... when Agnes tried to explore every bit of his skin and couldn''t found the royal tattoo  !


    He was her mate and the father of her child so the absence of royal tattoo was impossible.


    What was wrong ?


    It has to be there. Now it was impossible for Agnes to leave him as Jairus under his vampiric senses bit her during mating and marked Agnes as his. Their souls collided with each other.


    They''re for each other but the absence of tattoo ?

 20 LOVEY-DOVEY

    "Good morning sweety"


    Jairus greeted her wholeheartedly.


    "Good morning my pie"


    Agnes returned the sentence with same tone.


    Rubbing her eyes she noticed Jairus holding a bed tray.


    Her mouth became watery after looking at the items.


    ¡è Wafers


    ¡è Milk


    ¡è sweet toast


    ¡è Orange marmalade


    Jairus sat by her and handed a wafer with the glass full of creamy milk.


    As Agnes took a sip from glass.....


    "He wants coffee ice cream !"


    Agnes was looking at Jairus with eyes full of request.


    "And egg fried rice with chicken !"


    Jairus gave out a laugh.


    "This__he wants to eat all this or you''re craving for all these items"


    His frowned as caught her.


    "Hey of course we both want it."


    Agnes hid her face into the blanket.


    "Sure he''s my child. He''s Same taste as mine."


    Jairus was now more than happy.


    "I''ll be back in 40 minutes with all these. Till then take a bath and roam around to look the house."


    He gave a gentle kiss on her forehead and left the room.


    ------------------


    "My lord the friendship seal would be bound in some days. The human government is ready."


    The vampire king was listening to his messenger actually not with attention. His mind was somewhere else perhaps___


    He was thinking of his elder daughter Remora !


    As she was THE REASON for this pact. Princess Remora was the first vampire who married a human. Later on some other lowly ones followed her footsteps. The king banished them too from the kingdom.


    But it was going too far.


    So he decided to befriend humans. In the honour to protect the married relationships which were already made, this seal was proposed. Moreover again his grand-daughter was in human kingdom & according to prophecy her mate was there___in that realm. For the sake of his people and children he decided to take a leap.


    The human government was also aware of the existence of vampires. Also with the marital bonds they''d made with humans.


    In human world they''re living normally__hiding their identities.


    Again for the sake and betterment the human government accepted the proposal of Vampire Lord.


    Some conservative ones opposed, did strike and many other such things to stop this change.


    Perhaps they fear vampires who were living among them from many years.


    Or perhaps they fear the change !


    ---------------


    Agnes took the bath and combed her hair. Took off her lens as she was more human now. Her vampiric powers were drained due to pregnancy.


    She was loving__being loved by Jairus. Everything was going well n good.


    It doesn''t matter that Jairus don''t possess that royal tattoo. He''s the father of her child and her mate.


    That''s what she recalled.


    Wrapped her hair in towel and dressed in loose pajama & T-shirt Agnes went downstairs.


    Everything was so manly and neatly arranged.


    Threw herself on sofa she recalled the day when she sneaked into the house and ended kissing Jairus.


    The thought made her tickle into the stomach. And giggling alone her gaze fell upon the frame nearby on the table.


    Everything was sorted out.


    The big mystery was solved.


    Crystal clear.


    Jairus was indeed a royal blood & half human.


    The mystery man from bar was definitely him.


    And he was her mate.


    The elegant and classy lady with raven black hair, slender figure, bright complexion, dressed in sea green quite a contrast with her red eyes.


    She was in the frame but was the answer to every question.


    AUNT REMORA


    ------------------


    A FLASHBACK:


    The great fire broke out into the house from kitchen. Michael Ezekiel rushed towards the kitchen door with a bucket full of water. He cried for help, the servants aided to help with sand & water buckets.


    The furniture was made of wood in the kitchen that''s why it was catching the fire. Remora Ezekiel came from shopping and freaked out. She cried for her son Jairus Ezekiel. Both parents heard his terrified voice from the kitchen.


    The fire was roaring like a dragon, everything in was melting. Jairus was sitting under a table crying helplessly with fear in eyes.


    Remora insisted to go in for her son as the help was on the way. And water wasn''t doing any good.


    Michael stopped her, he knew her abilities but with servants around her little secret would be out.


    So he himself jumped into the fire, covered himself with the jacket and entered the kitchen. He yelled for Jairus as Remora cried too from outside.


    Jairus immediately crept out from the table and hugged his father. Fire was roaring high and leaped towards Jairus as it''s motive was to engulf him.


    Jairus'' back got burned down to spine. Michael covered him with jacket and saved him. Meanwhile the help came and they both were carried out and sent to hospital.


    Jairus had a surgery of his back by which his royal vampire tattoo got hidden under the layers of plastic.


    ---------------


    Jairus entered with a bag full of listed items. He was happy to have all those in time.


    He saw Agnes staring at the picture blank. Worried he went closer and asked her.


    "What''s the matter honey, are you alright ?"


    "Ah yeah, yeah I''m fine."


    She wanted to confirm.


    "Umm.....honey who''s in this picture ?"


    "Ah she....."


    He pointed out towards the frame.


    "She''s my mum Remora Ezekiel. She died when I was young."


    Agnes found all the answers but many new questions popped up into her mind.


    Her aunt is a royal blood vampire and can''t die naturally. Unless and until killed by another royal blood. And her grandfather wouldn''t do that to his own daughter.


    And Agnes haven''t heard of her aunt''s death in vampire kingdom.


    That''s mean___


    She''s alive and hiding somewhere.


    But why ?


    She shook her head and had breakfast with her future husband. Jairus talked about THEIR future which she was listening with attention.

 21 IsVE A SECRET AGNES

    "Ah ! hi dad."


    "How''s you my son ?"


    The voice was warm and full of love.


    "I''m okey. How''s you doin'' ?"


    "Ah ! Just keeping myself intact while living with this bit*h !"


    Jairus chuckled. As usual Mr. Ezekiel had a great humour.


    "Getting on your nerves, huh ?"


    "More than ever. She''s a love-thirsty woman. But you know son I can''t give her that."


    Mr. Michael was still waiting for his first wife, Remora Ezekiel.


    He knew she didn''t died but is hiding and she must have a solid reason of leaving his loving husband and only son. Don''t know why he was bearing his ex as his wife now. Perhaps because she was the mother of his second son.


    "Dad actually I..."


    He trailed off.


    They both were in contact but secretly because of his stepmother Samantha.


    The media was informed or they both showed the world that a family clash was going on between father & son, for a distraction. As after sometime people will forget it and everything will fade.


    As billionaire they both were a hot topic. But Mr. Ezekiel wanted to protect n hide his son''s little secret of being a vampire.


    "What is it Jairus ?


    Everything okey ?"


    He became worried and the current condition was worsening due to the new peace pact.


    "Yeah actually dad I....I''m going to be a father !"


    "What ?


    Are you serious? "


    Joy was in his tone but sure he was shocked.


    "Yes dad. Her name is Agnes Regena. And you know the child will be half royal vampire blood n half human blood."


    "Yes, cut that crap. I know it already. You''re also both halves. But I''m happy for you both."


    "But dad she doesn''t know that I''m a vampire too besides having your human blood."


    "Oh I see. Let''s settle this matter. I''m coming to meet my daughter- in-law & grandchild. Wait for me I''ll handle this."


    "But how''d you.....& what about Samantha."


    "Ah! forget her. I''m not afraid anymore. When the pact will be signed I''ll speak to the world that I''m proud to have such a wonderful son. Who is half human n half vampire."


    "Aw dad I love you."


    "I love you too son. Yayy I''m excited to be a grandpa !"


    "Haha we''ll be waiting."


    And the call was cut. Both men smiled as it was a new turn in their life.


    Will it bring happiness ?


    Or hatred ?


    -------------


    "Agnes honey ?"


    Jairus called her from back as she was busy in cutting vegetables. Perhaps she wanted some soup.


    "Yes dear."


    She answered without facing him and kept on cutting.


    "What are you doing here ?


    You should''ve said to me. Now take a side & let me do it."


    He snatched the knife, pushed her with the side of his butt and started cutting.


    "Aye I can do it myself."


    She tried to stop him. And to have the knife.


    "No I''ll do it for you both."


    He step backwards and raise the knife high.


    "Aann Jairus I can."


    She pouted while folding her arms.


    "I WILL !"


    He stressed and started again.


    Agnes sat on the shelf and placed her hand on tummy.


    Jairus stood there watching her and cutting__watching and cutting.


    And in between the eye contact he cut his finger.


    "Ouch !"


    Agnes immediately held his hand in worried expressions.


    "I told ya not to do that. Lemme see now."


    She pulled his hand for a  closer view. Which Jairus held back at once.


    "I''m fine. Just a minor cut. I''ll handle it."


    He avoided as his cut will be healed at once. What if Agnes will see and freak out at the reality.


    "I know you''ll. But let me see."


    She insisted.


    "No I''ll do it myself."


    Jairus exclaimed in anger and left the kitchen.


    Agnes was stunned at his reaction. She stepped off from the shelf & don''t know why she look down.


    No blood drops !


    -------------


    The lights were off and the table lamps too. Agnes was trying to sleep but couldn''t. She was still thinking about the morning and Jairus'' behaviour.


    He didn''t came home since evening. Just called that he''ll be late. Agnes turned over and kept staring at the roof.


    Agnes POV:


    I didn''t knew__ that night would take me this far. I met Jairus, a perfect man. Women''s love & known as a player in the circle.


    Thousands of girls everyday tries to lure him some for money other for fame. But why he chose me ? I mean when I told him about this child he could''ve hide the truth. But didn''t instead he accepted that he was the one who spend a night with me & the father of this child.


    Why, am I that special to him ?


    Or he''s just doing all this for our_I mean his child. Maybe he knows he''s a royal blood and only wants this child. No I can''t let him take my child. It''s ours not his not mine but ours.


    No__no I''m overthinking.


    If he thinks like that then why would he discuss about our future. I was in the planning along with our child.


    Sure he''ll marry me.


    He loves me.


    But where he is now ?


    Agnes sighed. And the door opened slowly. Jairus walked in taking short steps.


    He didn''t turned on the lights. And Agnes didn''t bothered that too. He walked closer to her side and ___


    His eyes were glowing red, those of vampires !


    At once he looked down, avoided gaze not to frightened Agnes.


    She held his hands as stepped out from blanket. And hugged him.


    "I''ve a little secret my love."


    He hushed, his voice low and full of despair and disappointment.


    "It doesn''t matter. As long as we''re together."


    She freed him from the embrace and scooped his face as Jairus lifted his flashing red eyes.


    "Dad will be coming tomorrow. We''ve so much to share. I hope you''ll understand me."


    He gave a weak smile.


    Agnes knew what he was talking about. But it wasn''t confirm whether about him or his relationship with father.


    "Sure I''ll. And I''m not going to leave you."


    Agnes assured him. Jairus placed his hand on her tummy.


    "I dearly love you both."


    And placed his lips upon hers gently opening them with tongue and rolling in. Jairus pulled her closer by his hands on her hips and squeezing them.


    Agnes put her fingers in his hair as Jairus crept his hand into her lingerie and placed on her breast.


    The moon goddess blessed the couple while they made passionate love.

 22 HIDDEN SECRETS

    Jairus POV:


    I told her many times that I love her, though I can''t express my true feelings. I must say that I dearly love her and want her in my life. I was glad that she came to my company. But at first I feared that she must have a motive but no, she was simply finding the father of the child. I couldn''t stop myself and revealed the truth. But I''m still afraid that she may freak out at the reality,as she doesn''t know that I''m a vampire and most importantly with royal blood in my veins.


    At first I only wanted the child not her. Because it''s not easy for a royal blood to reproduce and when I found that she''s pregnant I became overjoyed. But due to some mutations now royal blood can only reproduce with royal bloods. It was a miracle that a human girl got pregnant with my child. The child will be half human & half vampire as I''m too. By the time she stayed by my side don''t know how but I fell in love with her. Now I want both her and my child. I want to accept her as my wife. That''s why I called my father & the wedding will be held next week, a week before the pact will be sealed. Right now I''m waiting for my dad as I''m gonna tell her the secret.


    --------------


    A man in his fifties was sitting in the lounge, quite handsome despite being old. He possesses some kind of charm___sure his looks were of a businessman. Same glacial eyes like Jairus, black hair with grey strips in between, his temples were all grey, giving him a attractive but strict look.


    Jairus came along with Agnes in the lounge holding her by shoulders. They both sat in the sofa in front of the man. He was sipping the coffee and was smiling at both. Jairus held her hand and introduced the old man.


    "Agnes honey this is Michael Ezekiel, my father."


    Agnes'' eyes wide open. And she looked the man from head to toe.


    "Whoa !


    You mean THE Michael Ezekiel !"


    Wonder was in her tone as she stressed on THE.


    Mr. Michael laughed at her silly reaction.


    "Haha what do you mean by THE ?"


    Agnes became nervous, the tone of old man echoed in the room. No doubt why her aunt fell in love with this man. He was dominating__in a positive manner and yes quite manly.


    "Actually sir, you''re a.....a....I listened it in the news on tv !"


    She spit out a lame sentence.


    He laughed again and making her more tense.


    "Well dear, you''re funny. By the way call my dad or uncle, not sir. Okey."


    Agnes looked at Jairus who was enjoying their chat leaning against the sofa with his hand tucked beneath the chin.


    He shrugged his shoulders.


    As she glared at him.


    "Okey dad."


    Simply she gave a silly smile.


    Mr. Michael settled himself in the sofa in a cozy & comfortable position.


    "Agnes dear we''ve a lot of things to discuss. As you''re going to marry my son. Firstly tell me what do you think about the burning issue in our society regarding peace-pact ?"


    Sure he was making a ground to reveal the secret.


    "Actually sir it''s a good thing. And it must happen. Vampires do deserve happiness and rights as humans does. According to me it''s a good change."


    "Good. So how do you see vampires ?"


    He was moving close to the original point.


    "Vampires___there are types in humans sir , good or bad. Same are vampires. We can''t blame them for any bad incident occurring here. And it''s silly to see them as blood sucking creatures when they haven''t done anything like this. They are staying between humans from many years. They have mates n children here."


    "Good. So Agnes what I''m going to tell you now. Listen it carefully and don''t panic. I''m here just to tell you these. And to combine you both for__forever."


    Agnes was all ears now.


    "I''m listening. What is it ?"


    "Agnes actually my son Jairus is.....is half human and half vampire blood."


    Mr. Michael narrated the whole story.


    ".....blah blah blah....and I''m still waiting for his mother. And I''ve firm belief she''ll return one day."


    Agnes knew some bits of the story already. And now it was her time to say.


    "Actually uncle I....."


    She trailed off and brushed her hair in nervousness.


    "I''m also a royal blood !"


    "What ?"


    They both said in unity.


    "Ah !  Yeah."


    Agnes smiled at their reaction.


    "How''s it possible ? Why didn''t I sensed that ?"


    Jairus was confused now.


    "Actually when I met you___your transformation wasn''t started. I was attracted to your human aura. But when I found that I''m pregnant my powers got drained and right now I''m more human-like. And the day my pregnancy was revealed your transformation began so your aura got sealed. And due to this half human child you wasn''t able to sense my vampire blood."


    She stated with eyes glued to the black carpet. As it was embarrassing to say such things in front of her father-in-law.


    "Oh so everything is simple. You both are for each other. And I''m going to be a grandpa."


    Mr. Ezekiel laughed as he felt relieved.


    "Uumm...uncle I''ve something important to tell you."


    "Yes dear. Sure I''m listening."


    "Uncle.....Jairus'' mother is my aunt."


    "Whoa. And that''s the big news. Bigger than mine."


    Jairus was shocked now.


    "So that means you''re his cousin."


    "Yeah. Aunt Remora and my mum are sisters. And that''s how I''m a royal blood."


    "Oh my goodness. I came here to shock you. But it is me who is in shock."


    Mr. Michael teased her.


    "So everything is settled now. No more confusions. What''s the plan now ?"


    "What do you mean by that, dad ?"


    "Are you going to starve me ? I had that single cup of coffee."


    He narrowed his eyes.


    Jairus and Agnes looked at each other. Nothing eatable was at home as they both were excited and ate at the restaurant after shopping.


    "Dad let''s eat outside today."


    Jairus suggested.


    "Yeah. Don''t bother my daughter-in-law these days. Take care of her okey."


    He stood up and put on his coat. The couple followed the old man towards the door.


    "By the way when you both are getting married ?"


    Agnes blushed and Jairus was too caught off guard.


    "Ah !  Next weekend dad, probably."


    He nodded amusingly and went out. Jairus pulled Agnes closer and kissed her hungrily.


    "You''re full of secrets Mrs. Jairus. I want to study you now badly."


    Was all he whispered in her ear. Agnes knew what he meant by ''study''.


    :p  <3


    "Are you both coming or I''d go alone. Don''t keep an old man waiting,  you love birds."


    Mr. Michael yelled from outside.


    Agnes pushed Jairus and hurriedly went out. Her cheeks were burning red with embarrassment.

 23 I SHALL RETURN TO MY HEAVEN

    The couple came back after dinner and Mr. Michael immediately went to sleep, obviously tired after so long flight. The duo took advantage of the privacy and sneak into their room from the lounge.


    "You never told me about yourself, now everything makes sense."


    Jairus pushed her against the close door of their room after entering. Playing with her hair strand he whispered.


    "You never asked boss."


    Agnes wrapped her palms around his neck and replied in sensuous tone, provoking him.


    "You''re a complete mystery Miss. Secretary."


    He kissed her neck hungrily licking to the center and then moving towards her earlobe. He loved to listen her moan.


    "Jairus....."


    Agnes said, panting.


    "Sshushh"


    He lifted her as she wrapped her legs around his waist and Jairus carried her to the bed.


    His hands pressing her thighs as she laid down and he stayed above her, tasting her lips.


    Jairus'' naughty hands crept into her shirt,


    his fingers wandering onto her tummy. He gently placed a kiss on her forehead.


    "Agnes I''m sorry."


    He sat straight so Agnes. Sadness shaded his face or perhaps guilt.


    "Agnes I really am sorry. I shouldn''t have left you in the very first place after that night. I should''ve contacted you. I''m sorry."


    He paused and held her hands, rubbing her knuckles gently.


    "I''ve played and dumped many girls before after spending nights with them. But you''re the first one I came across who was chaste. And after that night I regretted that___I stole that precious gift from you. But I swear I changed myself, a change completely out of guilt. And I never had any mistress after that night. I love you and I really want to cherish you."


    Agnes was smiling with tears in eyes. Her lips mumbled something.


    "You know honey when I arrived at your company I didn''t knew it was you. I was told that the man was a young billionaire so I made a list of them and started my hunt for the right man. So that I''d kill him for doing such a thing to me. But....."


    She was interrupted.


    "What ?


    Kill me ?


    You came to kill me !"


    Jairus exclaimed.


    "Ah yeah"


    Agnes giggled at his expressions.


    "But I didn''t okey. You''re fine and in all pieces."


    She gave a stroke on his shoulder.


    "Yeah you didn''t as you fell for such a handsome man."


    He brushed his hair back in a proud manner. Upon which Agnes laughed.


    "And I was so stupid. A jerk who thought that you came for money or some other big motive. I wasn''t aware that you don''t remember me. I shouldn''t have told you that."


    He teased her pouting like a child who did a mistake and was regretting.


    "You idiot !"


    Agnes pushed him and he fell from the bed. She jumped & grabbed his collar.


    "Don''t you dare to push me or to leave me Mr. Ezekiel. I love you & you''ve to be with me."


    "Relax sweety. I''m yours. Always."


    He sat while having Agnes still on his waist.


    "I love you wife."


    "I love you too husband."


    And they both kissed again.


    -----------


    The caster began.


    "People have started to accept the fact that every being deserves equal rights either a vampire or a human. A positive feedback is received regarding the peace-pact & all other conditions. Here we''ve a couple a human girl & a vampire man. Let''s interview them.


    Blah blah blah..."


    Genevieve was listening and her blood boiled upon the news. Everything was going in the favour of Agnes. She hated the idea of ''them being a couple''.


    She wanted Jairus all for herself. And could do anything to have him.


    She decided to travel to US at once. She wanted to reveal Agnes'' true identity. So that Jairus will leave her & she''d hold him. Genevieve knew her father wouldn''t allow her to leave till next week. So she planned to sneak out.


    -------------


    Somewhere in US a lady was happy with the news.


    As she smiled while taking the order of a couple, in a restaurant.


    "The right time is coming.


    And I shall return to my heaven !"


    As her red eyes glowed with joy and the corners of her lips reached to her cheeks.


    -----------


    They both were watching a movie. Jairus was laying hugging her. And Agnes facing to his side, her tummy in between both.


    Their unborn child was the reason, who brought them together. They''re destined to meet.


    "Uum....Jairus."


    "Yes honey."


    He looked at her. Hesitation was visible on her face.


    "What is it honey ?"


    "Actually Jairus I came here in human world a few years ago on a student tour. And I ..."


    She trailed off.


    He scooped her face and assured her.


    "It doesn''t matter honey as long as we are together."


    Agnes sighed and spill the beans.


    "Actually I felt infatuation towards a human.


    Blah blah blah..."


    She narrated the whole part with a pause. While Jairus listened carefully and calmly.


    "Thomas Martin. That was his name. I came to know that he married his neighbour & has a daughter now."


    The last part hit Jairus.


    "What ?


    Thomas Martin."


    "Ah ! Yeah. Do you know any ?"


    "Yeah, remember that girl from my company, Genevieve. Her father''s name is Thomas Martin. And that old man used to narrate a story often about how a vampire girl fell in love with a human boy."


    Jairus was recalling everything.


    "I thought that was his make-up story but it''s true. That man still remembers you in good words."


    He let out a laugh.


    Agnes stared at him in confusion.


    "What ?"


    He questioned.


    "You aren''t angry or anything ?"


    She stated her thing.


    "No. Why should I ?


    You felt an attraction towards him. And all went wrong. Then you met me  and fell in love, we''re destined to be together. We are mates Agnes. And that was past it doesn''t bother me."


    "Thank you Jairus."


    All could be seen in her eyes.


    "Ow you silly. Come here."


    He wrapped her in his strong embrace.


    And they stayed like that for some minutes feeling that lovely moment and living it. They vowed to cherish and love each other.


    Jairus placed his hand on her baby bump and whispered close to her ear.


    "My daughter is gonna be like you, beautiful & intellectual. Bossy and authoritative like me."


    He giggled at the last sentence.


    "How do you know it''s a girl ?"


    She blushed upon her own question.


    "Don''t know. Just a feeling."


    And he kissed her.

 24 SHEs A MISTRESS

    Agnes POV:


    I guess I''m lucky &


    yes I am. Jairus is quite caring and a loving person. Though when I met him he was known as a notorious play boy. But then he fell in love with me. I don''t know how he went through that change but now he is exactly___my ideal mate.


    And I''m lucky that he is mine, though many girls came up to have him but he kept his eyes on me. And pushed every single girl. Many called me names even at the company gossips started that perhaps I''m a gold digger. Being a secretary I hit up my boss and now I''m enjoy luxurious life. But obviously that all is false.


    It''s my 5th month going on and Jairus has been too protective. He carries me downstairs in bridal style daily, cooks me breakfast before going to the company. Dad I mean Mr. Ezekiel stayed a month with us & wanted to stay a little longer but his second wife called him and he went back to Australia.


    We did a lot of fun in this month, Dad was a jolly person with a great sense of humour. He wasn''t strict as I imagined instead he treated me like his own daughter. We went to movies, had dinners together, he told me various things about Jairus. During talking I''d see tears in his eyes, he was really missing his wife


    (my aunt) but acting tough as a great billionaire should be. But deep down he was still standing at the spot where she left him and now the only thing he was doing __waiting.


    ------------


    Jairus said it was a surprise and Agnes was filled with excitement. Though he used to give her many presents often. A ring, roses, cakes, bracelets, unexpected dinners,dresses and taking her to shopping.


    Agnes pregnancy was going fine without any compilations and pains. So this time he said he is taking her to the company.


    It was odd ___the silence.


    There was no one.


    Passing by the information desk Caitlin wasn''t there.


    Where everybody went ?


    Jairus took her to the conference room. The glass was decorated with pink balloons !


    And something was written


    "WELCOME"


    Agnes pushed the door and went in, everything was in pink and all staff was gathered and seated there. And media men were standing with their cameras facing the dice.


    Maybe an important meeting was going on.


    ?


    Jairus held her hand and walked towards the stage.


    And stood in front of the mic. Agnes was standing besides him, their fingers interlaced.


    "Ladies and gentlemen and the media person I''m glad that you all came on my call. Today I''m here to announce an important matter. No__ not related to my business but yes to my personal life. This beautiful lady standing here with me is my fi¨¨nce."


    The whole crowd began to chatter and whisper. The hall was shocked upon the news. Even Agnes wasn''t expecting this. Jairus again began.....


    "Yes you all heard right. This is Agnes Regena my fi¨¨nce and I''m here to announce our marriage which will be held in 2 days."


    The media person asked many questions to him related to his past affairs & Genevieve. Everyone was sure that Jairus will marry her. He honestly answered all those. The questionnaire ended and the hall door opened again. Someone entered. Well suited and confident.


    A lady was with him.


    The man walked towards the couple, Jairus wasn''t expecting him.


    The man waved to a boy and he brought some chairs. The lady sat opposite to him. Agnes and Jairus together on side.


    The old man addressed the whole crowd to be-seated.


    This was another shock for whole staff and world that Mr. Michael Ezekiel came to meet his son !


    He ordered the lady to start the interview. And the whole crowd was eager to listen. The lady asked various questions. About their relationship,  the fight, why he abandoned his son, and the current issue related to vampires.


    Michael Ezekiel smirked and faced the camera, this was the exact topic he wanted to talk about.


    "Actually I''m the favour of this pact as all other 85% people are. Vampires are living between us since a long time when we didn''t knew about them. They haven''t harm us.


    Blah blah blah....."


    He gave examples of many people how vampires saved human lives, how they had relationship and children.


    The crowd clapped as they accepted everything.


    "Vampires are no threat to humans and vice versa.


    And now I want the world to know that my son Jairus Ezekiel is also a half Human and half vampire."


    No one uttered anything.  Maybe the world was now agree and accepting this change. Michael smiled upon his victory.


    "His mother and my wife REMORA EZEKIEL was a royal blood vampire."


    He stressed and said her name out loud. A media person questioned.


    "Then sir who is your current wife with whom you secretly married ? And where is Mrs. Remora ?"


    Michael knew how to answer this question. And he was waiting, he chuckled.


    "Haha who said she''s my wife ? She''s my mistress. My wife Remora left me due to some unknown reasons. I was shattered and kept Julia as my mistress. Though I''ve a child with her, another son. I know you''re listening me Remora. Please come back. Your man is waiting for you. Come and claim me."


    The last lines he said eye to eye with camera. He mentioned Julia as his mistress which brought her shame as she always saw herself as his wife.


    He never married her actually, his other son was illegitimate. Julia''s dreams were shattered and she was brought down to the ground.


    The whole crowd was cheering. Some cried. Amd other clapped. Michael dried his tears as Jairus hugged his father thanking him. Michael returned to the lady who was interviewing him and took the mic from her.


    "As you all are happy. I want to share my one more happiness with you all. I Michael Ezekiel is going to be grandfather. My daughter-in-law- to-be Agnes Regena is bearing Jairus'' child. Like my wife she''s also a royal blood. And my grandchild will be  both halves like his father. Cheers !"


    Laughter was echoing in the hall, happiness was surrounding every single person. The air was filled with the fragrance of eatables. And the party started.


    There was no fear, no disgust, no hatred. Perhaps the new age was already started.


    The couple danced along the romantic rhythm of music. As other men chose their partners. Jairus was holding Agnes by waist during the dance. And she gave him a ''thank you'' look. Which he answered with a liplock.

 25 SPARE MY LIFE

    Agnes became tired and took excuse. Jairus took her home. During the way they both chatted about what happened. Although both were happy. But something was bothering Jairus. He wasn''t all ears towards Agnes.


    They reached the Ezekiel mansion, Jairus scooped Agnes in his strong arms and carried her in bridal style towards the back yard. Agnes kept on asking but he made excuses and kept on laughing.


    His eyes never left her face and perhaps the evening also wanted them to____


    Jairus gently let her down along the charcoal pathway while holding her by waist. Agnes was looking around and it was complete darkness. But she trusted him. Jairus clapped and____


    ?


    A heart appeared on the ground. He faced Agnes on his knees and proposed her with a ring.


    "My dear Agnes Regena will you do the honour of marrying this idiot and bossy billionaire ?"


    She chuckled as warm tears kissed her cheeks.


    "Yes !"


    Her voice low___whisper.


    It was unbelievable. The arrogant and notorious play boy of US was on his knees only for her.


    "Yes yes Oh my goodness yes !"


    She exclaimed with joy.


    Jairus came closer and kissed upon her tears, inhaling her aura and then gently placed a kiss on her forehead. Agnes'' heart throbbing fast she closed her eyes and let him do.


    He slipped the diamond ring into her finger.


    ?


    Though Agnes was tired but she captured the whole moment in her eyes and enjoyed it by heart.


    Jairus took her further towards the dome shaped corner, decorated in white. Perfect to celebrate a romantic date.


    ?


    Lights were beautifully arranged in glass bottles, roses were thrown along the pathway. Jairus stole a kiss while Agnes was looking around in amazement.


    Both laughed and enjoyed the wonderful moment of their life. Jairus lifted her feet onto his shoes as she was tired.


    ( He is strong ! )


    And swayed her along the rhythm of their heartbeats.   <3


    ( yeah yeah the ending scene of TWILIGHT SAGA )


    "I love you both."


    He said with dreamy eyes filled with love.


    "We love you too honey."


    Agnes chuckled. As Jairus pulled her closer & they both kissed passionately.


    -------------


    Agnes was asleep by now and Jairus came downstairs. Perhaps he was waiting for someone. Not for his father as he''d be coming home late___enjoying the party with friends and peeps.


    A few minutes later the horn of car banged. And he immediately went out.


    "Jairus my love I''m glad you''re fine !"


    Genevieve uttered __panting as she came up to him.


    "Why are you here ?"


    He was unmoved by her words and stood there with stern n cold expressions.


    "I''m here to save you obviously because I care for you. Listen....."


    She was moving her sight around.


    "Save ?


    Me ?


    From what ?"


    Jairus interrupted her.


    "From her !"


    She yelled this time.


    "Jairus she isn''t what you think she is. She''s a liar. And she definitely will hurt you."


    Genevieve was traveling worried & terrified all the way to US from Dubai so she didn''t saw or listened the news which was casted all over the world.


    "Why do you think that ?"


    Mr. Thomas Martin already informed Jairus about his daughter when he found that she left Dubai. He was sure that she''d go to him.


    "Jairus listen to me please she isn''t a nice girl and she isn''t a human for God''s sake listen to me."


    She was still insisting as they both quarreled outside the mansion in the ground.


    "Isn''t a human ?"


    Obviously he knew that.


    He frowned in a questioning tone.


    "That bloody bit*h is a vampire Jairus !


    She is a filthy bloodsucking vampire !"


    She burst out in anger.


    Jairus clenched his fists as she called Agnes names.


    "A vampire ?


    How can you say that ?"


    He was in a mood to scare Genevieve off for___forever.


    So played along her.


    "She was here in human world a few years ago and tried those same tricks with my father. She was wooing him but he refused. And now she''s playing with you. Why don''t you understand Jairus. I can''t let that bit*h steal my man !"


    She was boiling in anger when Jairus was listening to her lowering his head.


    Genevieve wanted an answer a quick reaction. But to her surprise Jairus was silently standing with his head lowered. She lifted his head in a panic and____


    To her horror his eyes were glowing red. His canines grew into fangs. Hair covering his forehead, icey white he was looking like a devil !


    Or a vampire !


    Genevieve took a few steps back in horror. When he chuckled__an evil grin.


    "Oh yeah. Then what tricks should I play with you my dear ?"


    Jairus took a few steps towards her as she fell onto the grass.


    Fear was in her eyes and visible in her voice. It was clear on her face that she''s seen her death !


    "Ss-stay away"


    Jairus smirked as he placed a hand on her knees.


    "Why dear ?


    You wanted me nay ?


    Why are you pushing me now ?"


    Genevieve curled herself, her knees close to her chest and eyes shut. She was looking like a scared daddy''s princess  !


    "Nn-no. I dd-don''t want you. Please spare my life."


    Her voice was uneven as tears rolled down to her cheeks. Jairus never knew she''d be that delicate and easy. Genevieve was totally opposite to Agnes.


    "Okey. I''ll count up to 5. Disappear from here and from my life !


    Otherwise I''ll snap your head off !"


    He yelled at her out loud__enough to scare her.


    A shiver ran down her spine and she opened her eyes and gazed at his horrendous devilish look.


    "One...."


    Jairus folded his arms, smirked and began to count. To his amusement Genevieve immediately ran towards the main gate.


    To the way out of Ezekiel mansion she''d hear his loud giggle. She ran like a coward and didn''t looked back, not even for once.


    Jairus knew she wouldn''t dare to come back now. So walked inside.


    Walking up to the stairs he overlooked the mirror which Agnes placed along the stairs. She used to stare into the mirror all time ___not for her looks but the baby bump !


    So she placed one there too.


    Jairus stumbled upon the reflection. Indeed he was looking horrible. Frightened by his own vampiric looks he mustered up courage and waved. He became sure that no one else was here except him.


    He strided towards his room taking a deep breath and calming himself. Agnes was sleeping soundly. He took off his shirt and slipped into the blanket. Hugged her from back and tried to sleep. With Agnes'' touch his body became calm and blood pressure normal. His fangs returned to normal.


    And the moon goddess showered her love upon them.   <3

 26 MY BROTHER & YOU !?

    The sun shone it''s face peeking through the curtains. As Agnes woke up rubbing her eyes. Jairus'' body gently wrapped around her. His face barely on her chest. Sleeping soundly with messy hair and long lashes the devil indeed was handsomely handsome  !


    She carefully crept out of the bed in her black lingerie and ginger hair landing up to her waist. Glanced back at him, headed towards the washroom while walking stood in front of the full-wall mirror. A strange feeling of joy circulated throughout her body. She felt butterflies in her stomach as touched her baby bump. Her tummy was growing.


    Smiled and went to the washroom.


    Jairus was sleeping soundly ignoring the surroundings. When heard a scream !


    "AAAHHH !"


    The shriek was so loud that he immediately sat up. His brain was still processing and analysing that he heard someone sobbing.


    In panic he looked around for Agnes and then followed the voice towards the washroom.


    Opened the door and___


    The water was flowing from the shower hot__quite hot that steam filled the whole washroom. Jairus took a few steps forward and saw Agnes sitting on the floor beneath the shower. Naked she was sobbing as the water was flowing on her body. She was holding her tummy.


    Jairus sat on the wet floor immediately and asked her.


    "What happened  ?


    Are you okey ?"


    Agnes looked at him and began to cry loudly.


    "Do I seem alright,  you stupid !"


    He eyes were closed obviously she was feeling shy as Jairus was seeing her naked. And she didn''t locked the door !


    He scooped her and carried her to the bed. Carefully he laid her and covered her with the blanket .


    Amd then went back to turn off the shower. Closed the door and looked at her.


    Agnes was crying biting her lower lip.


    He became worried and again asked her. Which she replied annoyingly.


    "I slipped in that damn washroom. Ugh my tummy. Jairus it''s hurting. Don''t just stare do something you idiot !"


    She was wincing in pain and it was becoming immense. He immediately called Raizel.


    "What !


    Why are you calling my brother. Call a doctor."


    "Calm down honey doctor is on the way. Here hold my hand."


    He stretched his hand which she grabbed and squeezed badly.


    Jairus too winced in pain but controlled. His child was so strong providing strength to her mommy.


    About 10 minutes later the horn banged and Jairus left the room to fetch Raizel and the doctor.


    Raizel entered with Caitlin ( information desk girl ) who was holding a bag full of medicines perhaps.


    Her brother was worried, different colours were coming and going on his face. Caitlin immediately opened the bag, filled the injection into syringe and injected. Within 15 minutes Agnes'' pain lowered.


    When her senses came back to normal she blurted out her question to Raizel.


    "Brother you''re supposed to bring a doctor not Caitlin  !"


    Raizel blushed a little and scratched his cheek.


    "She''s a doctor my little pie. By the way how are you feeling ?"


    "I''m fine brother."


    She was still confused. So asked Caitlin this time who was searching something in her bag.


    "Ah Caitlin are you really a doctor ?"


    "Yes Agnes. I am, I work at a hospital on night duty, sometimes in the day on special duty. I''m a gynecologist"


    Agnes'' eyes wide open.


    "But how ?


    Weren''t you working at Jairus'' company ?"


    She paused a bit.


    "Wait how do you know her brother ?"


    Jairus was sitting with her on bed smiling. Perhaps he knew something. Agnes felt something was fishy.


    "Actually my little sister the thing is that Caitlin is my friend. When Jairus called me I asked her for help."


    Raizel explained. Though not clear.


    "Since when you became fond of making friends ?"


    Agnes frowned.


    "Don''t make me a fool brother just tell me."


    She wasn''t angry but teasing.


    Jairus giggled at her expressions and spit out the secret.


    "Actually honey your brother and Caitlin are dating each other they are in love."


    Jairus hugged her from back while saying as Raizel glared at him.


    "What really ?


    Since when ?


    How ?"


    Excitement was in her voice. Upon her never-ending questions Caitlin blushed.


    "Well some years."


    Raizel was avoiding his gaze out of shyness.


    "What you''ve been dating since then AND I DIDN''T KNEW THAT "


    Her voice became loud with shock.


    "I missed a lot of things. Caitlin you come over here. You''re full of secrets !"


    Agnes waved her and she went close by. Sat with her in the blanket. And the two women started talking.


    ( Ugh ! Women :p


    And gossips )


    The men went outside for some fresh air. Jairus glanced at Agnes before leaving the room. Raizel patted his back and gave him a "thank you" look. Raizel knew that his sister is in right hands and Jairus sure will take care of her.


    ------------


    "Ohh so that''s how brother knew about my pregnancy. Even I didn''t knew at that time !"


    Raizel intentionally sent Caitlin there to Jairus'' company. He was keeping an eye on his sister through Caitlin. And she was the one who informed Raizel about her pregnancy.


    "Yep."


    Caitlin was telling her the whole story. And she narrated her love life with Raizel previously.


    Which made Agnes more confused. Though they both were friends as became so close during the work. She was worried about Caitlin and her future.


    "Caitlin I.....you know I do care for you as you do. I want to ask something."


    "Yeah of course you can. We''re friends after all. Go ahead with hesitation."


    She assured her.


    "Actually Caitlin you know...I....UuMm....."


    She trailed off, didn''t knew whether to ask or not.


    Caitlin held her hand and assured her again.


    "Agnes, just ask."


    "You know who we are ?


    Or I''d say what we''re ?"


    Finally she asked.


    Caitlin smiled upon her question.


    "Yes. I know you''re a vampire so as your brother and Jairus. Not to forget this unborn baby."


    "Whoa !


    You really know each & every bit girl. And you aren''t afraid ?"


    Agnes was amazed. And in excitement she gave a stroke at Caitlin''s shoulder.


    "No I''m not.


    I trust your brother and I love him dearly."


    Agnes came closer to her and whisper into her ear.


    "You''re the only girl to tame my brother. He is lucky to have you."


    And both girls giggled.


    Caitlin placed her hand gently on Agnes'' tummy, checked her blood pressure and prescribed some medicines. She said she''ll be her doctor from now on.


    --------------


    Mr. Michael flew to Australia yesterday as Julia called him. She wanted answers from him. As he insulted her in front of the whole world. She wanted to confront him, she feared about her future moreover her son Jason''s future.


    --------------


    Meanwhile Remora was waiting for a perfect moment to get back home.


    She was eager to meet her son and husband.


    She wanted the government to sign the pact. And she knew Julia would confront Michael. Though he accepted and confessed his love in front of media but she wanted him back___all what was hers. She wanted Michael to get rid of Julia so that she''d return without any fear. Her identity was already disclosed so as her son''s & moreover she was relieved and happy that Michael knew she''s alive. It was a joyous moment for her that their soul bond was still connected and Michael could feel her spirit.

 27 A LADY FROM NOWHERE DRESSED IN BLACK

    "How dare you call me a mistress !"


    Julia was coming down___yelling at him when Michael entered the house.


    Michael calm and drowned in his thoughts ignored her and went to the lounge. She followed him and before he''d sit she blocked him & stood in the front.


    "I''m asking you something Michael."


    She changed her angry expressions to injured kitten !


    Michael glanced at her, blonde, fair complexion, blue eyes, slender figure, busty breasts and perfect curves. But still she wasn''t his type and can''t have his heart & love for herself.


    Stern face n cold tone he asked.


    "What is it ?"


    She flared up at once but couldn''t afford to show. So kept her voice polite.


    "You called me a mistress Michael why ?"


    "I just stated the truth."


    He shrugged his shoulders as he settled in the cozy sofa.


    "What ?


    What''s the truth in that ?"


    She sat by him slowly caressing his hair, placed her head on his broad shoulder.


    "Am I not your wife ?"


    He sighed deeply.


    "You think you''re ?"


    "Yes I do. I''ve your name and I''m the mother of your child. Jason is our son."


    She justified.


    "Oh please cut that out, you came to me one month pregnant. I was forced to accept you so I let you in. Which I still regret __till this day."


    "You mean you don''t love me ? So stated me as your mistress ?


    And what about our son ?"


    She started to shed crocodile tears.


    "You haven''t thought for once, if I loved you then should''ve married. And yes I only love my son, my both sons. For them you''re still here."


    The butler knocked at the door with a coffee mug. Michael waved him to come in, took the mug. And sip it. Julia was still analysis & planning which card to play. She was knocked off when Michael told him the further plans.


    "Jairus is getting married day after tomorrow. I''m going to US & will stay there. Don''t wait for me and don''t you dare plan anything wicked. Or you''ll face the hell within me !"


    He went towards his room,  unbuttoned his coat. And laid on the bed.


    He never shared intimacy with Julia since she came to him with Jason. They never slept together. She was just living in his house & to the outside world she was his wife.


    ---------------


    "Honey what would you like ?"


    Jairus was holding two white designer wedding gowns. Only a day was left and Agnes still has to decide.


    She was rubbing her tummy laying on the bed. It was becoming difficult for her. She was in fifth month, Caitlin used to visit her often. Bringing medicines and a lot of gossips. As Jairus shut the TV off, he used to bring movies himself. Animated, simple romance, and comedy. He saw Agnes crying over a tragic scene in a movie, playfully active watching an action movie. She was behaving like a child. And these mood swings weren''t good for her & the baby. So he took this responsibility.


    "I think the right one.


    No-no left one."


    She was selecting one from two, making it difficult. Twenty-five minutes were already passed.


    "Honey I think the right would be better."


    Jairus suggested analysing the situation.


    "Oh yes. It''s the best one."


    She giggled.


    --------------


    The wedding bells were ringing. The Ezekiel mansion was decorated elegantly, Mr. Michael himself prepared everything.


    Jairus was ready wandering about the hall greeting the guests, dressed in blue n white suit. He sure was the Prince charming. Waiting for his Cinderella to come.


    ?


    While greeting every single guest his eyes remained focused upon the staircase. Caitlin came to assist Agnes. She stood by her whole the time. When she got her bath , dress , got her make-up on.


    De'' Raizel also attended the marriage ceremony with his father & mother___the princess of vampire world. She went to see Agnes, her daughter. Agnes firstly hesitated due to her pregnancy. But her mother assured that nothing is wrong in this. Moreover she was aware of everything, Raizel kept her updated.


    Agnes stated the whole story of her Aunt & Mr. Michael. Her mother hoped that they''d get along one day. She was happy that Agnes found her mate.


    Her father greeted Jairus. And blessed the couple.


    She left the room with teary eyes. As Caitlin gave Agnes a touch up. The bride was now supposed to reach the church. Jairus was waiting for her downstairs. Many times he called her during preps to ask about her health.


    She elegantly walked down the staircase, smooth as silk. With a smile and sparkling red eyes. Yes she removed her lenses. And decided to be herself.


    ?


    Dressed in white with minimal peachy-pink  make-up she was simply looking a goddess. Pure and sincere full of love. And yes she deserved to be loved.


    Jairus stared at her jaw dropped when his father reached him and gave a stroke.


    "Son you''re drooling like a kid !"


    "Dad !"


    Jairus blushed as Mr. Michael laughed wholeheartedly.


    And the couple along with the guests headed towards the church.


    -------------


    "Aww, the beautiful couple is going to be married."


    A waitress whose eyes were glued to the LED screen said.


    "I''ll give my blessings to both of them."


    The restaurant manager added. (Female)


    "I wish the boy''s mother was with him on this day. Poor man."


    Remora who was working there as a cashier put off her cap and headed towards the exit.


    When the manager yelled at her.


    "Where are you sneaking ?"


    "Don''t you want to see mother & son together ?"


    She questioned her.


    "Ah yeah."


    The other waitress uttered.


    "Just wait & watch then."


    She winked at the manager. And left the restaurant, leaving the whole staff in confusion.


    ------------


    Everyone became quiet, including the media men. When ''the father'' started to speak.


    Mr. Michael stood in the front row. Deep inside missing his wife on this special occasion. When the church door creaked and a lady dressed in black___matched with


    Mr. Michael came in.


    Michael smiled at her when their fingers interlaced. And the lady placed her other hand on his bicep.


    Slowly whispered.


    "I missed you."


    Michael returned her sentence with love.


    "I love you."


    Along with their confession the young couple vowed.


    "I do !"


    ---------------


    Michael and the guests came back to the house. Before stepping inside father and son winked at each other.


    Immediately Jairus picked up Agnes,  Michael Remora in the bridal style. And the two men carried their wives in. The guests clapped and the media men captured the whole scene.


    In the middle of the vast hall the celebration started


    Drinks, eatables were served. A variety of food was presented. Remora met his sister, Raizel and Agnes.


    Before she''d apologize to Jairus he hugged his mother instantly, forgiving her. Yet she whispered ''sorry'' to his son holding his face. And he kissed his mother''s hands in respect.


    Michael reached both and Jairus left his parents as they need to talk. Michael placed his index finger upon her lips and murmured.


    "Don''t ever leave me again."


    A tear rolled down her cheek as she spoke.


    "Never !"


    He wanted to kiss her, touch her but they''re in the hall, though in a corner.


    After the party ended. Jairus took Agnes to his room lifting her in a bridal style. She was already half sleepy in his arms.


    Michael and Remora smiled as the couple left the hall. And they became alone___ leaped towards each other and kissed.


    Michael took her to the back yard and both spent many romantic hours there. Talking, watching the stars, remembering the pretty moments, discussing their lives and the moments both missed.


    The media didn''t questioned to Remora about her whereabouts. As Michael refused for any conference. Instead the next day''s newspaper and highlights were:


    "REMORA EZEKIEL RETURNED. AND THE BILLIONAIRE MICHAEL EZEKIEL''S FAMILY COMPLETED."

 28 REMORA & JASON

    "Jairus honey, wake up"


    Agnes was sitting on the bed early morning.


    Jairus opened his eyes, half sleepy.


    "What is it sweety?"


    "I''m hungry. Please can you make me something."


    She pleaded as Ruby was granted a long vacation & she went to Germany to visit her family and grandchildren. No other servant was allowed to hold kitchen except Ruby.


    "Honey it''s just 08:00 am"


    He overlooked the digital clock.


    Agnes glared at him flashing her red eyes.


    "So Mr. Jairus Ezekiel are you refusing ?"


    He sat straight up hurriedly. Even lion can''t afford to offend her lioness :p


    "No no absolutely not. I''m going___calm down"


    Her expressions immediately changed as she clapped and said YES.


    ( Drama queen )


    He went to the washroom, sighed, shrugged and whispered.


    "Wife !"


    After a few minutes they both headed downstairs. The mansion was calm but wait___


    Sweet smell of food !


    Someone was cooking !


    But who ?


    Dad & mum left early they wanted to be alone. As Jairus received the text of his father. Ruby wasn''t coming till two months. No other servant was at home for this whole week.


    Jairus took a few steps towards the kitchen and a young man was standing in front of the stove. Wearing an apron & rolled sleeves he had a quite manly appearance.


    Jairus knew who was him, folded his arms and cleared his throat.


    "How dare you sneak into my house ?"


    The man jumped into his place with sudden voice and looked behind, while Agnes giggled at his act.


    "Oh you''re awake."


    For some moments Jairus stared at him and the young man stood in his place silently without reacting. Maybe he was afraid.


    Then Jairus laughed and the both men gave high-five to each other & hugged.


    "Agnes this is Jason, my younger brother, my crime partner."


    "Hello sister-in-law."


    He shook hands with her.


    "So Jason what are you doing here ?"


    Jairus was curious as he arrived without informing.


    "Actually bro I couldn''t make it to your wedding. So I sneaked into your house & as an apology I''m cooking breakfast."


    Jairus caressed his hair as if he was a little child.


    "You silly !"


    And the trio had breakfast.


    "So sister-in-law what do you think it''s a boy or girl."


    Jason questioned while they''re in the lounge. And Jairus left for the company. Promising to be back soon.


    Agnes & Jason became friends soon.


    "I don''t know. I think it''s a boy but your brother says it''s a girl. But I''m happy that it''s ours."


    And they both chuckled.


    "Wait I haven''t heard your story, tell me....please."


    He pouted like a child. Though he was of 20 but behaving like 15.


    "Haha okey okey.....it''s completely amazing. So it goes as .....blah blah...blah blah.....and we got married."


    Jason was carefully listening like a child pays heed to a fairy tale !


    "Whoa !  you both are amazing. I wish I''d find my mate too. I''m tired of playing with girls."


    Agnes sighed, so he was just like his brother a playboy. But Jairus changed so he will too. Love can change anyone.


    But Agnes still suggested him that he''d stop playing with girl''s feelings. Which Jason swore at once that he''d listen to his


    sister-in-law.


    The whole day Jason took care of Agnes like his own sister. Did kitchen chores for her, cooked her food and cookies.


    --------------


    Remora and Michael entered the house fingers interlaced and kissing.


    When they saw Jairus & Agnes staring at them ! Blush and embarrassed but still holding hands.


    To save them from further embarrassment Jason came down running through the staircase.


    "Hi dad !"


    And immediately hugged his dad.


    "Oh my goodness son what are you doing here ?"


    Michael was happy to see his family__complete.


    "Actually I came here to surprise you all."


    Jason stated.


    And then his gaze fell upon the lady standing with his father.


    "Ww-whose this ?"


    "Jason she''s your.....she''s my wife Remora !"


    "Oh !  She''s Remora Ezekiel"


    Jason held her hand and kissed in respect.


    "You''re more beautiful in real ma''am."


    All people were in shock. They''re expecting Jason creating a melodrama but he did the opposite.


    "Thank you sweety."


    She caressed his hair like a mother.


    "Jason are you okey ?"


    Jairus asked him confused.


    "Yeah I''m all fit. Why are you asking this ?"


    Jason was behaving normal.


    "Nah nothing."


    Remora helped them to understand Jason''s behaviour.


    "Honey why didn''t you tell me that Jason is also one of us___a vampire."


    Remora was one of the oldest vampire, moreover a princess and skilful in vampiric abilities. She was like a master who guided many disciples. So it was easy for her to find out Jason''s truth by his aura.


    "What ?"


    They all spoke in unity.


    "Dad.....actually MOM is saying right. Please don''t be angry I didn''t hide it intentionally. I can explain."


    "I''m the only character in this novella who is always getting shocking revelations. I want to listen your part son."


    And they all went towards the lounge. Everyone was staring at Jason. Eager to listen from him.


    Finally he blurted out.


    "Dad I want to show you something."


    He went towards Michael and knelt down held his hands.


    "Dad close your eyes."


    FLASHBACK


    BEGAN


    Nora (Jason''s late grandmother) was scolding someone.


    "What have you done ?"


    A sobbing sound is heard and the vision clears. Julia was crying heavily.


    "Mother I wasn''t in my senses. I''m sorry."


    Nora glares up and slaps her.


    "Sorry my foot. You''ve ruined our reputation Julia."


    "Mother please forgive me. I know it''s my mistake."


    She pleaded.


    "Forgive you ?


    You''re one month pregnant with your boyfriend who suddenly disappeared leaving you."


    Nora was holding her pregnancy reports.


    "I''m sorry. I was drunk at that time when he took me to his apartment."


    She was still crying.


    Nora knew her spoiled daughter but didn''t expected her to go this far. So started to think a way. As it wasn''t possible to get rid of the baby now. And if they do the news will spread across the country like wild fire. Due to her father''s name in business world.


    Finally she asked her.


    "With whom you hook up within this month ?"


    Julia was ashamed upon her mother''s blunt question.


    "Mm-Michael "


    "Michael who ?"


    "Michael Ezekiel."


    She sobbed again.


    "For God''s sake Julia that billionaire is married as has a son. You''re a homewreker !"


    And she remained quiet but didn''t stopped crying.


    "What happened between you two ?"


    Nora again asked.


    "I-I....."


    She was hesitating.


    "Spit it out now."


    Nora again glared and yelled.


    "I met him again in a bar and he was heavily drinking. Then I took him to an apartment and..."


    She stopped as her voice got stuck in her throat.


    "I see."


    She smirked.


    "Now listen to me. As this happened a month ago. You''re going to tell Michael that this is ''his child''. And made him accept you."


    "But mother he''s already married."


    "Now you''re worried about his marriage ? Make him divorce his wife or do whatever you want. Just don''t let our reputation spoil."


    FLASHBACK OVER


    Michael was panting now with fear as he''s seen a ghost.


    "Dad are you alright? "


    Jason n Jairus questioned in unity.


    "Yy-yes."


    He rubbed his forehead.


    "That woman Julia deceived me. Till this day she reminded me of my guilt that I made her pregnant accidentally. But you.....you aren''t my child Jason."


    Jason was sad in his tone so replied lowly.


    "Yes dad. My biological father was a vampire who then got killed by a royal."


    Michael sighed at the fate of Jason.


    "How do you know this ? And how come I''m able to see past events ?"


    Remora was smiling now that her place was cleared. And Julia''s true face was revealed by her own son.


    Jairus & Agnes were quite still analysing everything.


    "Actually when my transformation began I didn''t knew I was a vampire. I felt distress so went to the church for solace. And there a vampire seer helped me to find the truth and my abilities. Like brother can predict future I can see visions from past."


    "Oh so that''s how Jairus predict that our child is a girl."


    Agnes understood why Jairus was so sure.


    "Yes sister."


    Jason''s voice dropped.


    "Dad....now you know that I''m not....."


    He trailed off as he loved Michael dearly.


    "Stop it son. I love you and always I''ll have two sons. No matter what your mother did you always will be my son Jason Ezekiel."


    "Thank you dad."


    And he hugged his father.


    "What will you do with mum ? I mean she did wrong, very wrong."


    Remora added.


    "Julia is a sick woman. But she''s a mother too Jason. She did all this for you."


    Jason was surprised as Remora was still defending Julia.


    "But ma''am she did wrong with you.  She threatened you for your identity and she dragged brother in this. She made you leave your family."


    Remora smiled at Jason and then faced Michael. As Michael got his answers. That why Remora left. And then spoke to Jason.


    " Honey she just did what she was told at that time. And what was right according to her. Forgive her my child."


    "I can''t though she''s my mother. But I can''t. And I''m not going back to her. She''s no one to me. I''m staying here with all of you__dad, brother, sister-in-law, mum and you''re my family."


    "Hmm....what if your mother called you back ?"


    Agnes stated.


    "She''s no one to me. She used every person in her life. She used me to reach dad and she used everybody for wealth n name. I don''t want such a mother. She''s just a greedy woman. A love-sick woman. She deserves to live alone. As dad has cleared the media about his wife, I don''t accept her as my mother too."


    "Take it easy son. We''ll get through this together like a family."


    Michael patted his back.


    Now every confusion was settled and truths were revealed. To lower the intense atmosphere Remora & Agnes went to the kitchen for preparing some snacks.


    While Jairus, Jason and Michael spent time with each other.

 29 MYSTERY OF DISAPPEARED TATTOO

    The next day Agnes was sitting on the bed facing Jairus. Early morning the sun shone it''s face, but Agnes was somewhat disturbed.


    She didn''t slept last night despite Jairus tried many ways, told her bed time stories, caressed her hair, massaged her belly. But it didn''t work well she remain up all night. Upon his questioning she replied him not to worry that she''s fine just not sleepy.


    But Jairus knew something was wrong. They both were royal blood vampires moreover they''re mates. It was easy for them to understand each other''s feelings due to that soul bond.


    It was weekend and Jairus was at home. Agnes was blankly staring at his face. Don''t know when he fell asleep. But tension was visible on his face.


    Agnes caressed his hair which were kissing his forehead. She saw the famous billionaire of US who was a playboy sleeping besides his wife.


    Jairus became a one woman man. Many girls tried to approach him, lure him. But he kept himself only for Agnes.


    Genevieve was gone after that incident. But one day she came back n once again she tried her tactics on Jairus. When he still pushed her, she approached Agnes and threatened her. Then she left. Jairus was sure that she wouldn''t & couldn''t do anything.


    Agnes kissed him on forehead. When he opened his eyes n held her hand.


    "Are you okey honey ?"


    "Yes I am."


    She replied short.


    "Okey."


    Jairus was still not satisfied. So crept out of the bed in his black jeans and moved towards her side.


    Knelt down on the floor & held her hands.


    Agnes was just gazing at him with her heart pumping fast.


    Pit-pat  pit-pat


    In red lingerie she was looking gorgeous despite in her sixth month.


    Somehow Jairus knew what she was thinking.


    "Honey just always remember this I''m your husband n you''re my wife. This is my child, our child. Nothing else matters okey."


    He places his one hand on her tummy and again uttered making an eye contact with her.


    "You aren''t in a state to sense HER blood because of pregnancy. But I can & I can sense vampire blood, my blood in HER veins. She is my daughter okey. And I won''t leave you or HER. I''ll protect you both. So stop thinking anything stupid."


    Agnes started crying and Jairus hugged her tight.


    "I love you."


    Was all she could say.


    -----------------


    AGNES POV:


    I wasn''t able to sleep. It happens sometimes when I over think. The whole story was revealed about a month ago___what Julia did was always flashing in my mind. And I started to wonder if ___if Jairus ever thought that I tricked him into marrying me. The baby isn''t born yet how would I prove him my innocence that this child is his, ours.


    But he is my man. Don''t know how___but he always know what I want or what I''m thinking. Maybe I''ve underestimated the power of soul bond. Today his words fell into my ears like a sweet music. I was relieved indeed happy that my husband trusts me.


    I don''t have many friends to trust only a few but they''re busy in their lives. Oh yes, Jason was my new friend. He is staying with us n managing house hold till Ruby returns.


    ( silly or cute ?)


    While Mr. Michael returned to Australia & looked after the business Jason left there and to confront Julia. As Jason didn''t wanted to see his mother Julia again. So no one forced him. Though Mr. Michael told him that he will be his son & will stick to his billionaire status. But Jason needed time alone to figure out everything.


    While aunt Remora left the house saying that she''s an important pending work to do. She went on a vacation can say that. But I''m missing her, she''s sweet as my mum.


    ---------------


    JAIRUS POV:


    I knew she''d many questions in her little mind. But somehow I knew that my dad''s story was bothering her. She used to pity Jason and spend more time with him. I knew what she was thinking. So I found it necessary to clear every stupid thought from her mind.


    I knew she was thinking about the baby. As ours story & Julia''s was same regarding babies. Agnes was disturbed and terrified that I''d leave her or wouldn''t believe her. But she''s my silly girl. I can sense my child, the blood in her veins. I can sure say that she''s my baby.


    I believed her every word. When she told me about her pregnancy. That silly thought she''s pregnant with someone else''s child. But my vampiric senses were rising in those days so I''d sense the child is no ordinary but a royal blood. And that is only me here in human world other than Agnes. So I preferred to tell her the truth that she''s pregnant with my child.


    I can''t leave her, I trust her and she''s my wife. She''s mine and the mother of our child. Our relationship is going good & we''ve a strong bond. This baby brought us together and we faced each other. SHE''S our sunshine.


    Oh wait !


    I''ll name her


    URI JAIRUS EZEKIEL


    As she''s our light.


    ---------------


    Jairus went for a swim after breakfast and Agnes took a nap again.


    Meanwhile a man came in as the guard informed that ''he''s came to check the gas connection which we''ve complained''. Yes, the gas wasn''t coming & Agnes was eating fast food from last day which wasn''t healthy for her.


    Jason wasn''t at home, gone with friends. Jairus was at pool side though in the home but___back yard.


    The man went in, checked the connection & left the gas open !


    And the man left.


    After 20 minutes Agnes came to the kitchen, she smell the gas. But wasn''t sure & did a stupid thing to check out.


    She lit the matchbox !


    And BOOM !


    Fire spread everywhere.


    Jairus & the guard rushed in. Whole kitchen was burning to ashes due to excessive wood work. Fire___like a dragon !


    Past was repeating itself.


    Though Jairus became afraid and cried for Agnes. To his horror she replied from the kitchen. She was pregnant so it wasn''t possible for her to jump out. The wooden door of the kitchen was burnt down already. Agnes was hiding beneath the marble nook like a terrified child.


    Jairus shook his head & without thinking twice courageously he jumped inside. He knew his wounds would heal due to his powers. He saved Agnes and broke the full wall glass window of the kitchen, but a blow of fire touched his whole back as he winced in pain.


    And jumped out.


    Fire brigade was called. But too late___half of the house was burnt. Ah ! That wood work everywhere.


    Agnes was saved and the couple was sitting by the pool side. Jairus'' shirt was torn n his back was burnt badly. But he assured Agnes that he''ll heal in some time. And narrated the story of his childhood when his father saved him from such a fire which broke out in the house. And Jairus got his back burnt & had to go through a surgery which hid his royal birth tattoo.


    Agnes was joyous that her husband was safe & moreover the mystery of missing royal tattoo was solved. He sure was her mate, her knight in shining armour.


    Jason came running, worried and hugged his brother and sister-in-law. He started crying and blamed himself for not being there. But the duo calmed him. As it wasn''t his mistake.


    Mr. Michael called as he saw the news. And adviced the couple to shift to his another house, which was also in this city but in another area. Jairus became suspicious of the man who came earlier. So he checked the camera footage and to his surprise........


    Genevieve was peeking through the gate perhaps she didn''t knew about the camera & she was the one who brought that man here. She intentionally wanted to kill Agnes. Jairus gave the footage to media. And immediately the action was taken and Genevieve was put behind the bars.


    But due to her father''s reputation she was taken to mental asylum upon the request of Mr. Thomas Martin.


    The couple along with Jason shift to another mansion.


    Now the both men became more protective of Agnes.


    Aunt Remora called and assured her that she''ll be back soon.


    Agnes spoke as she ended the call.


    "I love you Jairus."


    "I love you too Agnes. I swear it won''t happen again."


    He hugged Agnes and slighty placed a kiss on her forehead.

 30 URI JAIRUS EZEKIEL

    The gates of palace are opened and the guards bow to the princess.


    The king is informed and the princess is led to the hall, crowded with many royals monarchs and other authorities.


    The king stood up in anger and glared at the princess. But seeing her after such a long time period his heart immediately melted.


    "Remora my daughter."


    And the father-daughter hugged each other,cried and cried.


    "I''m sorry Dad."


    "Hhushh my child. I missed you."


    "I missed you too every day. I love you."


    The king kisses her forehead.


    "I love you too my child"


    And the princess is forgiven for her SIN to marry a human man.


    & was allowed to visit the vampire world whenever she wanted.


    -------------


    "Get out of my way you idiot !"


    Julia was yelling at the guard while she intruded into the Ezekiel mansion where Jairus n Agnes were staying.


    She immediately walked into the vast hall downstairs and cried for Jason.


    "Lower down your voice !"


    Remora softly but firmly spoke from upstairs as she swiftly strided down.


    "Oh so you''re also staying here. You bit*h are you now happy ?"


    Julia flared up.


    "Behave yourself. I don''t know what you''re talking about."


    Remora was still calm.


    "You don''t know.


    YOU DON''T KNOW !


    You bewitched my son and made him believe that I''m his enemy. You took away my husband. You snatched my title from me. And still pretending to be INNOCENT."


    Agnes who was sleeping but got awake with the noise. Came out and stood along the staircase.


    "Oh really ?"


    Remora mocked her.


    "Ugh !


    Why I''m wasting my time talking to you. Where''s Jason ?"


    Julia was pissed off.


    "He''s not at home."


    Remora simply told.


    Meanwhile Michael barged in angrily.


    "How dare you to come here ? I told you to stay away otherwise you''ll suffer the consequences."


    "I''m sorry Michael. I know I did wrong but it was all for Jason. I loved you & I still love you. We can be a family again."


    Julia pleaded, almost.


    Michael held Remora''s hand and he was about to reply when everyone heard Jason.


    He was back home & was listening the argument.


    "Family ?


    Really mum ?


    You even know what a family is like ? You always kept yourself first no matter what was it. You never paid attention, never showered your love upon me. Every time it was only you and your status. Only dad & brother were with me. I was only a trophy for you that you claimed to have with dad. Which was indeed a lie. And now you want me back. Your motherly affection rose ?"


    He was about to cry.


    "Jason honey. It''s not like that. I really loved you. After all you''re my only son. I know I''ve been a bad mother but I''ll change. Please give me a chance."


    She took a few steps towards him and scooped his face which he pushed.


    "No I won''t. I''m disappointed in you. I''ve a family here. A family in true meaning & I''ll be staying with them. Don''t call me back to you, just disappear from my life. PLEASE."


    He pleaded and went out.


    Julia was sure that Jason will come back that''s why she came but he reacted the opposite. She thought that she''d use Jason again to reach the heights & to clear her status as a ''mistress''. But all was brought down to the ground by Jason.


    Helplessly she left with weak legs, stumbling as her world was shattered.


    Agnes knew how Jason was feeling, to give company to her best friend she hurriedly strided down but got slipped and rolled down throughout the stairs.


    With horror Michael & Remora took her go hospital. Jason called his brother. Jairus was at the company busy in an important meeting. But kept everything on hold and rushed towards the hospital.


    Caitlin was urgently called as she was working in that hospital. Agnes cried nad winced in pain. But Jairus was there to accompany her. During the whole procedure he kept holding her hand tight. Though his hand was himself shaky to see Agnes crying in pain.


    A baby girl was born early in seventh month. But she was healthy. Cute, having red hair like her mother. Maybe her eyes would resemble Jairus'' , glacial.


    Everyone cheered as an heiress was born !


    ?


    --------------


    Agnes was discharged from the hospital. She was all fine now but Jairus kept on taking care of her. Ruby returned from her tour. She loved taking care of the child. URI became the center of attention to everyone. Jason used to spend much of his time playing with his niece. To forget his grief.


    Yes, the day Julia left she met with an accident, a lorry hit her and she died on the spot. Though Jason pretended to be okey but she was his mother. And he felt the pain. A funeral was arranged and Julia was buried.


    A few months later Raizel married Caitlin and they''re happy. Remora got her issues solved with her father, the king.


    Michael was human and she was a vampire moreover a royal blood. Eventually after some years he''d die. So Remora requested the vampire seer to turn her into a human. That she didn''t want to live for forever without Michael. Her wish was granted and she became human draining all her powers and giving them to Jairus making him fully royal blood. So that he''d live for forever with Agnes as she was a full royal blood again with all her powers back after pregnancy.


    The couple decided to keep Uri a human untill she finds her mate. So both bounded her abilities & vampiric senses with their blood.


    Uri was born with two gifts one to see future


    (from Jairus) and other to feel beats n read minds (from Agnes).


    She was blessed indeed. But her abilities were sealed for her own good.


    The peace pact was signed and people accepted it wholeheartedly. A new age was flourished with equality.


    -----------------


    A few years later:


    "I''m home."


    Jairus came in with coat hanging on his arm.


    "Daddy !"


    Uri rushed towards him as he scooped her into his arms.


    "Honey you''re back."


    Agnes welcomed him with a liplock. But later on frowned.


    "Forgot ?"


    Jairus scratched his cheek with the nail.


    "Actually I - I ....."


    "No more excuses. YOU WON''T GET IT TODAY !"


    She gave him the deadliest punishment upon forgetting to bring her daily roses.


    "But honey....."


    Before he could speak Agnes held Uri from him.


    "Let''s go Uri prepare some snacks, daddy is hungry."


    The mother & daughter walked towards the kitchen.


    "That''s not fair Mrs. Ezekiel. I''ll....."


    He was again interrupted.


    "In your dreams Mr. Ezekiel."


    Came her voice through the kitchen.


    --------------


    "Mommy why your tummy is so round and big ?"


    Uri questioned Agnes while they''re having breakfast.


    "Because you''re brother is in it honey."


    Agnes told giving her a bite of bread.


    Her eyes wide open she flared up in anger.


    "Then why you ate my brother ?


    Don''t you love him ?"


    Oh Gosh !


    Jason who was present at the table with them couged. He picked up Uri in embarrassment and went outside.


    Michael and Remora were gone for a world tour. They wanted to spend their old age together.


    Jairus took the opportunity and leaned closer to Agnes.


    "How about another junior Jairus ?"


    "For God sake honey I''m already 4 months pregnant. You want me to die now ?"


    She boiled in anger.


    And Jairus kissed her lips gently sneaking his one hand under her T-shirt and grabbing her chest.


    Agnes whispered between breaths.


    "Not here."


    Jairus picked her up immediately and headed towards the room.


    While the laughs of Jason and Uri were echoing in the house as they''re playing CATCH ME.


    THE END ?

 31

    MEET THE CHARACTERS


    [URI JAIRUS EZEKIEL ]


    Working as an actress she''s the daughter of billionaire Jairus Ezekiel & Agnes Regena. Both her parents are royal blood vampires. Uri born half vampire & half human is living in the world where both the species are intermingled friendly.


    Her vampiric powers n senses are sealed by her parents and her vampiric nature is suppressed a lot that she''s almost human.


    But wait !


    Like her parents when she''ll meet her mate her senses will become free. And her vampire nature will rise.


    During a shoot for an add the redhead star meets a guy. Probably a spotboy & falls in love with him.


    The milk beauty of advertising industry with glacial eyes falls for an ordinary boy.


    But he is her mate as they both end up in bed after the successful promotion of her add. And after that night the guy disappears. Uri''s senses are at it''s peak and she tries to find that man.


    But to her dismay he vanished don''t know where to. And Uri is forced to marry a young billionaire.


    [MEET BLAYZE XAVIER ]


    A young billionaire and the only son of Xander Xavier, Blayze Xavier is a play boy. Enjoying his bachelor life and playing with girls, having many girlfriends and countless one-night stands. Still he''s the heartthrob of girls.


    Upon the request of his dearest friend he decides to invest in an advertising company. He meets Uri there the young stunning actress and falls in love with her at first sight.


    The actress with raven hair, sea green eyes takes his heart and seeks his attention. ( yeah she changed her appearance )


    She mistook him for a spot boy and Blayze let it happens. They both spends much time together and affection between them grows into love. After a party held for Uri in honour of her successful add they both ends up in bed.


    The next day Blayze is called by his dad that his marriage has been fixed to the daughter of billionaire Jairus Ezekiel. Immediately he leaves for home. And meets with an accident. Which causes him severe injuries & a complete plastic surgery of his face.


    After 4 months of recovery he tries to find that advertising girl but all in vain. As Uri was working under a disguise and a fake name. Hopelessly he agrees for the marriage upon the wish of his dad.


    What will happen next ?


    Blayze has changed after the surgery.


    Uri is back to her original appearance & as well as her senses are awake now.


    They''re known-strangers


    As well as mates now.


    BUT...


    They hate each other.


    As they both love someone else.


    Both are.....


    Running away from each other. In the HUNT OF THEIR LOVE.


    And the tale goes on.

 32 YOU ARE TRAPPED

    The marriage ceremony ended with everyone wishing the bride & groom. Jairus blessed his daughter with moisture in his eyes & a sinking heart.


    "Our little kiddo grew up so suddenly."


    Agnes was crying yet was deep down happy. Their not-so little daughter was now going to start her own practical life.


    They blessed her again when the driver came to fetch her outside the church gate.


    A white limousine was waiting for the newly wed bride.


    "Where''s Blayze, why haven''t he came ?"


    Jairus inquired the driver out loud. Who became puzzle as sweat popped out from his forehead.


    "Sir, master send me to bring his wife. He-he''s out for an urgent meeting."


    Jairus wanted his anger to burst out on the driver. As his eyes began to glow red and fangs about to shine out when Agnes held his arm and rubbed his chest. She sure knew how to control her husband''s anger by now.


    "You take her now to Xavier mansion."


    Agnes ordered the driver who nodded in response. Took a few steps backward, afraid of Jairus he glanced at him hesitantly. Sure the whole world by now knew that this greatest billionaire is a vampire.


    Agnes kissed her daughter on forehead & Jairus hugged her. And Uri left for Xavier mansion.


    "Good bye mum.


    Good bye dad."


    She waved from the car as she left with the driver.


    ---------------


    The total drive was of half an hour from the church towards the mansion. Uri kept on glancing at the driver. Who seemed to be kind hearted, yet young.


    Drenched in someone else''s memories she sobbed from time to time. With closed eyes, her mascara melted down in the small streams of charcoal from her eyes towards her pink cheeks.


    Her love life ended___though it never started properly. Uri sighed gazing out of the window towards the huge building by which they just passed.


    The driver perhaps got irritated or got her feelings so took the courage to speak.


    "Madame don''t worry master is a nice man. It''s just he''d to do some work so left. He sure will keep you happy."


    "Hm. Hope so."


    Was all she replied in a weak voice.


    How could she imagine or what she''d imagine about the guy whom she''d never seen before. He just appeared with a mask on his face upto his eyes, covering his all features, almost full face.


    He vowed & accepted her as his bride. And then vanished from the church placing a kiss on her forehead. During these a few moments she''d just seen his eyes__honey colored.


    She settled back and the next minutes passed quietly. Didn''t knew when she fell asleep. And the striking voice of the driver woke her up.


    "We''ve reached madam."


    Uri stepped out as the driver opened the door. And a palace was waiting for her !


    ?


    Sure Blayze was rich but it was huge___magnificent.


    Yet beautiful and yes of course dream like.


    Don''t know what overcame her Uri became gloomy though she was amazed & happy a few moments ago when she saw the majestic castle.


    It was evening & the driver showed her way in. A number of servants were standing in a line. As she entered they all bowed to her.


    The senior one__Isabella greeted and introduced her to other servants.


    Uri stood there dumbfounded as she felt herself like a princess but she was the Rapunzel trapped in this huge castle !


    ".....and this is Peterson, the driver."


    Uri''s ear caught this name and she glanced at the driver. He was quite manly with handsome features. Everyone was friendly except their master Blayze. Who was cold as a glacier.


    Uri was led towards her room. And she was informed that her in-laws will come late as they''ve another important marriage to attend.


    Uri felt a pang of pain & her heart sank further. Maybe she wasn''t important to anyone here. Blayze left her in this vast palace & now her in-laws went out too. Maybe she was destined to be alone & trapped here forever.


    Isabella kept on talking while she strided with Uri towards her room.


    Controlling her tears she felt herself worthless. Her parents forced her to marry a person whom she didn''t love. She protested & asked more time to find that man she truly loves. But they were consistent as Uri would turn 24 her vampiric senses will start to rise. She''ll need a mate then. Little they both knew that her transformation was already began which neither Uri imagined nor she knew.


    The whole castle was designed in modern way from side. The color schemes were somewhat royal but Uri found the maroon & blue combination gloomy.


    Isabella opened the door & Uri went in. She felt a shudder don''t know why. The room wasn''t cold. Maybe fear of a stranger overcame her.


    "Your clothes are in the cupboard dear. Other accessories are also placed. If you need anything just ring that bell."


    Isabella pointed out which Uri nodded with a weak smile.


    "Master will be back soon dear. I''ll take my leave."


    And she left. Isabella was working here from 15 years now she was in her fifties. A graceful old lady warm & with motherly vibes.


    Uri was left alone now. The room was decorated with roses. Sweet fragrance was in the air along with the smell of incense sticks. Everything was neatly placed. Maybe Blayze was crazy about neatness.


    The walls were dipped into ash color quite resembling to her current state.


    Uri sat by the side of bed and cried. She cried upon her fate till her eyes became red and she fell asleep.


    ------------


    "Why this stupid woman is sleeping on our wedding night."


    Blayze wasn''t in a good mood when he entered but it became worse when he saw Uri sleeping on the edge of the bed.


    Intentionally he made a noise by breaking an expensive flower vase. And immediately Uri opened her eyes.


    "Ww-why the lights are off ?"


    She questioned in a frightful voice.


    To her horror Blayze growled in response.


    "I cut the light out."


    His cold & stern voice strike her ears and her heart raced faster.


    "Ww-why ?"


    "I didn''t wanted my prey to get scared and runaway."


    He laughed wickedly.


    "Ww-what do you mean ? "


    Uri gulped her fear as in the darkness it was only that devil''s voice she''d hear.


    "Ah !  You poor girl.


    Don''t worry I''ll keep you with me, trapped here forever."


    And he let out a loud laugh.


    The storm outside went high as the lightening pierced the sky and laughed out loud.


    The clouds wept at her fate and the hell mocked at her with the lightening which  welcomed the damsel into palace of devil !


    "Blayze...."


    Her lips muttered with fear in a low tone which was audible in that quiet room.


    "Don''t ever speak my name again !"


    He yelled in rage and threw another vase in the wall. Which shattered into small pieces.


    Uri kept her hand on her mouth, terrified. Though she couldn''t see anything in the dark but her heart was pounding as if was about to explode.


    Blayze at once leaped towards her holding by shoulders he badly pushed her and Uri''s back touched the side table.


    A bolt of lightening strike illuminating the room for a few seconds and Uri glanced at the person in front of her.


    A burned face___his right cheek was badly burned till his lip corner. Veins visible in that area. Extreme grey lifeless eyes thowing spades of hatred___cold & ruthless. Blayze was indeed a reincarnation of devil !


    "Aaahh !"


    Uri tried to snap but Blayze pinned her by holding her wrists. Her heart sank further in despair her husband was cold & ruthless she knew. But he was ugly in addition.


    Another bolt of lightening laughed at her condition and Blayze whispered in her ear emphasizing every single word.


    "DON''T EVER TRY TO ESCAPE FROM ME. OR I''LL TURN INTO SOMETHING YOU WON''T LIKE. AND DON''T DARE TO SPEAK TO ANYONE  !"


    And again silence crept into the atmosphere. Uri didn''t knew what to say or how to react. Her life was going to be hell with this man. Tears left her eyes and kissed her cheeks. Though being a vampire she''s was emotional & don''t know anything about her gifts. A weak vampire indeed.


    "Do you understand ?"


    Blayze yelled his voice echoing in the vast room.


    Uri felt chill down to her spine a shudder by his cold words. Still she managed to reply him somehow.


    "Yy-yes"


    Her voice so weak unfamiliar to herself.


    "Good !"


    And he left the room.


    The tense atmosphere lowered down as the devil left the room. Uri felt like seeing nightmare. But it was true__very much true.


    She was now the wife of Blayze Xavier___the devil. Who is going to make her life hell & will treat her like NOTHING.


    Uri cried again, burning her past down she decided to accept her fate.


    "I-I can''t tell anyone about this. Mum, Dad, Xander I can''t tell anyone about this. I''m not going to make them worry."


    Her voice hitched in the room as the sky cried with her in the grief.

 33 MADMAN DEVIL

    Tired of crying the whole night Uri slept where Blayze left her. Without moving an inch she stumbled upon her thoughts. As she encouraged herself and decided to carry her relationship. She wanted their marriage to work out for the sake of their parents.


    The sun rays were peaking inside through the curtains. Uri woke up rubbing her red eyes. Looked around the quiet room.


    "Blayze didn''t came last night after....."


    She thought seeing the neat bed sheet. And shuddered at the memory of last night.


    Lifted herself from the ground but the body became stiff because of staying in the same place.


    "Oh crap ! My legs."


    Uri fell down at once on the ground with a thump.


    "Ugh ! These cramps."


    Moisture filled her eyes at once. She stayed sitting on the floor the whole night.


    Uri stayed there and massaged her limbs and thighs then tried again to stand. But all in vain, pain filled her whole body at once. She needed someone, help from someone.


    The bathroom door opened as the sound of unlocking fell into her ears.


    "Why am I trembling? "


    She questioned herself barely in a whisper. Maybe the thought of Blayze caused this shiver.


    A silhouette appeared from the washroom with the towel around his waist & a mask on face. Uri forget the pain as she stared like a teen at his body, those abs, stiff shoulders & damn those biceps and broad shoulders.


    "Are you done ? "


    Blayze raised his voice cold and stern. Which pulled Uri out of her dirty thoughts. And she faced him.


    "Done ? What ?"


    She blushed at her own act but took the courage to ask___softly.


    "You''re drooling at me. Are you done staring at a MIRAGE ?"


    He emphasized the last word gritting his teeth. Upon which Uri''s face saddened.


    Perhaps this man wouldn''t ever love her. He wasn''t hers as he stated himself out of her reach. Uri lowered her gaze.


    "B-Blayze I....."


    She was interrupted as immediately he leaped towards her in anger.


    "I told you not to say my name you woman !


    Perhaps yesterday I wasn''t that good."


    He frowned wickedly.


    "No I won''t Ss-say that again..."


    Her fear aroused as she started to tremble again. With her gaze glued towards the floor.


    "I-I''m unable to stand Mm-my legs are stiffened."


    Blayze stretched his hand to help her. Which Uri stared in disbelief but he was only the one in the room. And she can''t dare to refuse or provoke him.


    She held his hand and Blayze lifted her with a jerk and full force. Which made her cry in extreme pain.


    "Thank you."


    She bluntly stated yet sarcastically upon his so-called gentle help.


    Blayze growled.


    "HUMPH !"


    And went towards the wardrobe.


    "What a gentleman !"


    She whispered to herself grabbing the pole of bed, which Blayze sure listened but ignored.


    "Wear this and get ready properly."


    He threw a blue frock towards her which fell on her face.


    And then he pointed towards the bathroom. Uri immediately followed the direction stumbling upon her every step before his anger could rise.


    Shut the door and held her tears back. As she saw the reflection in the mirror.


    "I''ve to be brave. Uri you can change him. Just try.


    He''s just a man, nothing is to be afraid off."


    Her reflection smeared with black mascara all around her eyes mocked at her own statement.


    "Just a man, really Uri ?"


    "Yeah just a man.


    He''s not a devil.


    He''s just a man. Just a man Uri."


    She insanely laughed upon her words as replied to the reflection. She knew what he was but tried to satisfy her fragile heart.


    Blayze was outside listening to her laughter.


    "Is she mad, or gone mad ?


    I didn''t knew that billionaire''s daughter has the habit of talking to herself."


    He sighed as felt relieved.


    "Well it''s good if she''ll go mad. I''ll have an excuse to get rid of her. And find my love."


    "Just a man not a devil !"


    And the voice dies as the sound of water from the shower over takes.


    Half an hour passed.


    Blayze was still waiting for her to come out.


    "What''s taking so long ?


    The water is running continuously. What the hell this woman is doin'' ?"


    His anger was rising again. He banged the door with yelling in high pitch.


    "What the hell are you doing ? I want you out in 10 minutes. We''re visiting your parents today."


    And a complete silence, no answer.


    "Why aren''t you answering me woman ? I order you to come out immediately."


    Still no answer. Blayze banged the door again. But no reply. Annoyingly he broke the door and...


    "Ww-what the hell !"


    He flushed as his eyes landed on her naked body tucked with the wall in the shower.


    "Oh lord, help me."


    He was completely embarrassed but took some steps forward and turned off the shower and picked her up.


    Uri was unconscious in his strong arms. Blayze''s gaze unwanted fell upon her perky breasts. He felt his body electrified by the thought of licking.


    "Oh Jesus !


    Blayze don''t."


    He murmured to himself as he threw her on bed.


    "Doctor James, I''m sorry to disturb you in these early hours of your job. But can you pay a visit at my place immediately ?"


    How the devil can talk so softly ?


    "Oh okey."


    He cut the call and glanced back upon the bed where Uri was laying naked without a blanket or cover upon her body.


    "No doubt this woman is beautiful. But If only I''d my love here with me !"


    He sighed.


    And moved closer to the bed.


    "Ugh ! You can''t effect me with all your charms woman. I''m only hers !"


    He was wrong as her beautifully curved milky skin effected him badly. His mouth lingered with the desire to taste her.


    He threw the blanket on her and went out. Isabella came in and upon her master''s order she dressed Uri in a trouser-shirt.


    "Mr. Blayze she just fainted because of low blood pressure. It''s nothing to worry about. I''ve given her a dose. Do give her liquids."


    The doctor informed.


    "Thank you doctor."


    Blayze went out to escort him. And Isabella entered with mango juice.


    "Ww-here am I  ?"


    Uri opened her eyes half and blabbered.


    "Ma''am you are awake. Thank God."


    Isabella helped her to sit and handed over the glass filled with juice to her.


    "What happened  ?"


    She asked only remembering that she was taking a bath.


    "Ma''am you fell unconscious in bathroom. Master took you out and called the doctor. It''s nothing to worry you just fainted."


    Affection was in her voice.


    "Oh so that devil has a soft side too !"


    A smile spread on her face. Maybe she stands a chance.


    "What ma''am ?"


    Isabella asked her what she barely whispered before.


    "Ah ! Nothing."


    She waved carelessly.


    "Okey ma''am I''ll take my leave. Master said he''ll be back home late."


    "Maybe the devil isn''t a bad guy. I''ve to do something to make our marriage work. Despite I love someone else."


    Tears rolled down her cheeks.


    "And he''s gone. Don''t know where. Taylor where are you ?"


    Uri hid her face in both hands and cried upon her fate.


    ----------------


    "Yes Sir it''s nothing to be worry about she''s fine and I''ll take good care of her. Yes we''ll be visiting you tomorrow."


    And Blayze ended the call.


    "This vampire billionaire is getting on my nerves. I''ve to prepare his daughter to shut her mouth and obey me."


    He clenched his fists in anger.


    "I can''t let her ruin my reputation. Just because she''s my wife now I''ve to make her say & do whatever I want."


    He smirked as reached the company.

 34 PUTTING ON AN AC

    Looking into the mirror Blayze stared at the reflection.


    "What''s the use of this new life if she''s not with me !"


    He was about to cry, he was strong & cold man but was crying. He was in pain. Pain given by someone dearest to him.


    "What I''m supposed to do with myself  ?


    Oh kiara ! where are you ?"


    Blayze trembled as he sat by the mirror with his head in his both hands, he was crying___painfully.


    "Kiara I''m missing you. Dammit I''m missing you."


    He punched the wall as his knuckles got bruised but his inner pain was extreme.


    "Please come back honey. I promise I''ll leave this woman immediately. Just for once please."


    The woman he was looking was already living in his house as his wife___Uri.


    But perhaps nature decided to test their love or to increase their love for each other.


    They''re together but parted at the same time.


    They''re in love but hated each other at same time.


    "No I can''t only cry for her. I''ve send my men to find her whereabouts. But before she returns I''ve to get rid of this woman."


    He was panting and heavily breathing.


    He wiped off his face roughly and stood up. Settled his coat and again faced himself in the reflection.


    "I''ve to keep this woman because of my father''s wish & his friendship with that billionaire. But I won''t love his daughter. I simply can''t bear her presence around me. It makes me wince in pain that my baby girl should be here___in her place."


    Blayze leaned towards the mirror putting his hands on the wall and his breath made the mirror foggy.


    "She''ll beg for my love. I''ll make her regret the decision of marrying me. I''ll make her see the monster in me, she have to hate me so that I can divorce her as soon as possible."


    He grinned as licked his lower lip with a chuckle.


    "Then I can throw the divorce papers onto her face keeping my reputation out of harm. Well how about saying that the billionaire Jairus Ezekiel''s daughter isn''t a good wife & a whore !"


    His evil laugh echoed in the room. He was insanely laughing upon his plans.


    ----------------


    "Ma''am breakfast."


    Isabella brought her breakfast in bed. Blayze didn''t came last night to her room. Instead stayed in his study & made the servants think they''d a quarrel.


    "Can I ask something ?"


    Isabella became friends with Uri as she too started to trust her.


    "Yes sure ma !"


    Uri nibbled the bread as she replied.


    "Why haven''t master visited you last night ?"


    She was genuinely concerned about both of them.


    Uri kept quiet what she should tell her.


    "Actually we''d a quarrel so Blayze stayed out. But I''ll handle it. It was my mistake."


    She made his first move successful unknowingly. Held Isabella''s hand and spoke softly.


    "Don''t worry ma."


    ----------------


    "You aren''t going to visit your parents ?"


    Blayze was standing in the door and yelled at her.


    Uri was standing near the window drowned into her thoughts. Upon his loud shriek she stumbled and got frightened. His burned ugly face added more to her fear.


    "Yy-yes yes"


    "What are you planning ?"


    He ogle her from head to toe and burst into anger.


    "Bbl- what do you mean ?"


    Again she was going to speak his name but she knew the consequences so stopped.


    "You want to ruin my reputation by showing that your husband doesn''t CARE for you, huh ?"


    He mocked at her appearance.


    Without listening to her answer which absolutely wasn''t going to come out of her mouth as she was already trembling. Blayze dragged her towards the wardrobe by grabbing her wrist.


    "Take this."


    He threw a dress towards her which she took and immediately rushed towards the washroom.


    "Arrogant jerk !"


    Uri rubbed her wrist which was red now and had his fingerprints on it.


    She sobbed silently slamming the door shut.


    "Don''t cry Uri. Don''t cry. You''re going to visit mum & dad. Be happy. You''ve to put on an act."


    She wore the dress and sighed, took a deep breath and assured herself.


    "Be brave. You''re daddy''s lioness !"


    She peeked inside the room. Blayze was gone. Uri stood in front of the mirror and looked at the reflection. The maroon backless dress was emphasizing her curves making her prettier and sexier.


    She did some natural makeup hid her swelled eyes well. And moved outside the room.


    Isabella was already waiting for her in the stair case.


    "Ma''am master is waiting for you in the car. Let me escort you."


    She led her towards the main gate. Isabella was continuously gazing at her fron time to time.


    "You look stunning ma''am."


    Uri blushed as it added a pretty touch to her saddened face.


    "Thank you."


    ---------------


    Gulping her fear and the terror of the devil Uri headed towards the car slowly in her gold stilettos.


    Blayze was already waiting for her wearing the mask all over his face. Yeah how could he let the world to see his ugliness.


    Wearing white suit with maroon shirt matched with her dress sure his aura was still captivating & authoritative.


    They drove to Ezekiel mansion quietly. The tension in the car was increasing. Uri was still worried about his behaviour.


    "Cc-can you bb-behave normal there with me?"


    She sure was shivering a bit by his temper. She knew that Blayze can explode in anger any time.


    "I don''t want to make my parents worry. So please."


    She almost requested him with her hands joined.


    "Oh so you aren''t a dumb woman."


    He frowned and smirked as was insulting her.


    "I''ll play along for the sake of my respect and my father''s friendship with your dad."


    Blayze held her cheek firmly and lifted her face towards him. With an eye contact he emphasized upon every word.


    "But don''t ever think that I''ve developed affection towards you. It won''t happen EVER."


    He immediately settled back in his seat. And the rest of the route they didn''t talked.


    By the time they reached Ezekiel mansion. It was crowded with guests. And elegantly decorated as ever.


    "You go in. I''m coming."


    Blayze ordered her in a firm tone. And Uri immediately left the car and ran in.


    "Damn this woman. Why I''m feeling so electrified by touching her !


    No no Blayze you love Kiara, not her."


    Uri''s heart was beating faster. She''d hear her the THUMP sound in her ears.


    "What''s happening ?


    Why my body is attracting towards him ?


    No - no Uri he isn''t Taylor. Open your eyes, he''s the reincarnation of the devil. He''s Blayze Xavier."

 35 COME TO SENSES

    "Damn this woman is making me high. Whenever I touch her I crave to taste her more. No-no I can''t cheat Kiara this way."


    Blayze slammed his hand on the steering with confusion and frustration.


    "Come into your senses Blayze she just looks like Kiara but she isn''t. Dammit I''m missing you so much baby girl that I''m seeing you in another woman."


    He settled his coat & brushed hair with fingers, sighed and went in.


    -------------


    Uri was wandering in search of her parents in that vast hall. Her eyes landed on a handsome man. Who was walking towards the gate in order to attend male guests in the ground. As the gathering was segregated.


    "Ronnie !"


    Uri ran towards him calling his name. The man stopped & picked her up in his strong arms by waist.


    "Hey love, how''s you ?"


    The man''s voice was full of love as his eyes landed on her face he asked her in joyous tone.


    "I''m all fine. I missed you."


    Moisture filled her eyes as her feet touched the ground.


    The man cupped her face and placed a kiss on her forehead gently.


    "I missed my sister badly."


    ( What were you naughty guys thinking ? :p )


    Romanov Ezekiel aka Ronnie was her younger brother. Handsome young man who overtook the  family business of Ezekiel''s. As Uri refused to do so because she wanted to stay out of that hectic routine. No matter how strict Romanov was but he always had a soft corner for his sister. Disciplined, well mannered and obviously not a playboy like his father. As Jairus raised him well and quite perfectly, Agnes & Jairus poured love and every good quality in their children making them good beings.


    Romanov was out on a trip when Uri got married. But arrived as soon as he heard the news.


    "Where''s uncle ?"


    "Ah ! He wanted to come but due to an urgent he''s late. He''ll be here a few weeks later. You''re lucky sis that he adores you a lot. I wish I was born early !"


    Uri punched him into chest as he giggled.


    "What''s going on here ?"


    A slender figure appeared near them. The lady was stunning like a model. With ginger hair & milk skin.


    "Mommy  !"


    Uri rushed towards Agnes and hugged her tight.


    Despite controlling her tears a few dropped from her eyes.


    "What''s wrong sweety ?


    Are you okey ?"


    Agnes scooped her daughter''s face and asked worriedly.


    Uri wiped her tears off and smiled assuring her.


    "I''m fine mom. It''s just I''m meeting you after a long time !"


    Agnes frowned a little.


    "After 2 days !"


    Uri married Blayze two days ago. But her stay there in his house seemed much longer than two days. The fear of living there was much horrible than a punishment in a dungeon !


    "Ah yeah. Because I missed you so much."


    Uri immediately hugged her back. As another pair of hands hugged her from back.


    "I missed you too."


    It wasn''t Ronnie''s voice. Uri turned immediately.


    "Dad !"


    And daddy''s girl hugged him as Jairus caressed his daughter''s hair. Kissing her on forehead he embraced her into his strong arms. Assuring that her parents are always with her.


    "Dad we''ve guests to attend."


    Ronnie''s voice brought the father-daughter back.


    "Ah yeah. I just.....emotions overflowed. Come."


    Jairus wiped his tears which were about to roll down. And went out with Ronnie. He sure was a sensitive man now. Plus a father.


    "Where''s Blayze honey ?"


    Agnes asked as she felt something suspicious.


    "He''s outside, looking for a parking."


    Uri simply smiled.


    "Oh. Let''s go to the backyard to greet ladies."


    They both headed towards the back exit.


    From time to time Agnes asked her daughter twice that is she happy. Because she knew that Uri loved another man who just disappeared. And they arranged a marriage for her with Blayze.


    But Uri kept in assuring her mother about her happiness. That Blayze is a good man. And cares for her. She simply didn''t wanted her parents to worry about her.


    --------------


    "What''s taking so long ?


    Where''s Blayze ?"


    Jairus asked Ronnie about his son-in-law.


    Romanov overlooked the guests.


    "Ah ! dad there he is."


    A tall handsome, muscular man was walking towards them. Honey eyes & same coloured hair.


    "Anyone talking about me ?


    Hello father-in-law."


    Blayze shook hands with Jairus warmly. When Ronnie complemented him.


    "You look amazingly handsome brother."


    And they both gave each other high-five.


    HANDSOME  !


    The whole party went smooth which was thrown for Romanov''s arrival.


    As the function was segregated so Uri wasn''t able to see Blayze the whole time. Which made her at ease & relieved.


    While at the end Jairus patted Blayze'' back.


    "I know it''s tough to accept my daughter as your wife. Because of this sudden marriage. But I assure you young man she''s a very fine woman. And sure she''ll make you happy. Cherish her and she''ll show you heaven."


    Blayze simply held his hands and replied softly.


    "Sure uncle I''ll care for her."


    And he was already waiting for Uri in the car.


    "Dammit why I said that ?


    I wanted to ruin his daughter''s reputation but why I felt pain in my heart thinking about those evil ideas !"


    Uri waved her parents from the window and they drove back towards Xavier''s mansion.


    A deadly silence was hovering over the car.


    "Tt-thank you."


    Uri was really thankful to him for playing along the act. She overlooked the man who was silently driving. Blayze was tall, muscular and the suit fit him well. Fair complexion & honey eyes glued to the road. He sure was handsome except that burned side of his face which he was hiding with a mask.


    Blayze didn''t replied her. As he was drenched in his own thoughts.


    "Why I''m feeling an attraction towards her ?


    She isn''t Kiara Blayze what''s happening to you ?


    Are you forgetting her and taking interest in this woman. No you can''t do this. Grab your senses man."


    He was scolding himself while Uri''s face saddened.


    "What the hell this jerk thinks of himself by ignoring me, I''m not interested in him either. I still love Taylor. But.....


    But I feel my heart racing faster whenever Blayze touches me. Even if he''s rough with me why I do have hope that one day he''ll be good with me."


    They arrived the mansion. And Blayze gave the keys to the driver. And they both stepped in at same time.


    Blayze strided towards the staircase immediately. When Uri followed him & due to high heels she tripped and unintentionally Blayze catched her.


    "Ugh ! You stupid..."


    He stopped as their eyes meet.


    "Why I''m feeling drowned into your eyes ?


    Oh ! Uri what are you doing to me ?"


    And Blayze leaned forward, placed a deep passionate kiss on her lips. Smooching n feeling the softness of her lips. He inhaled her vanilla scent and again with his tongue he opened her lips rolling inside her mouth. Blayze kept on kissing her to which Uri responded with same desire.


    She wrapped her legs around his waist and Blayze carried her upstairs & pinned her along the wall.


    "Don''t stop"


    Uri whispered in between the kiss. And Blayze kissed her again this time on neck. As he explored her thighs he bit her near collar bone and she moaned.


    Blayze immediately pushed her back. And growled in anger.


    "I know what you''re trying to do. I know these kinda bonds between humans & vampires. I won''t fall for your trick."


    Uri burst out in response to his utterance.


    "I don''t want to get bound to you either. I didn''t knew when.....emotions just overcame me.


    You''re just a manipulative jerk who loves to scare others & is confused with himself. I won''t accept you as my husband."


    She left towards her room thumping her heals on the ground.


    "That''s great. I won''t either..."


    He saw her slamming the door of her room.


    "But why do I''m feeling pain over your rejection ?"


    He whispered to himself.

 36 ANOTHER BATTLE

    "Why the hell I responded to his kiss ?"


    Uri slammed the door and tucked her body against it.


    "You treacherous heart !


    Why the hell you pound whenever he touches me ?"


    She sat against the door and tears roll down her cheeks.


    "Why am I not missing you Taylor ?


    Why am I being attracted to this jerk ?"


    She questioned herself as hid her face with both hands.


    "Oh ! Taylor please come back. Where are you hiding ?"


    "Why are you away from me ?


    Oh damm heavens ! why.....why just why ?"


    She punched the wooden door and sobbed.


    "What''s the problem of this man I''m trying to carry out our marriage in front of the world just for the sake of my family. And this bastard thinks that I''m trying to lure him when ....when I''m.....no - never. "


    She blabbered the whole things talking to the walls.


    ---------------


    BLAYZE POV:


    I shouldn''t have talked to her like that. It wasn''t her fault___maybe it was as she''s so beautiful.


    What ?


    What am I saying ?


    No way Blayze what''s happening to you ?


    She intentionally fell into your arms okey and you''re a complete healthy man. Oh jesus !


    Yes it wasn''t my fault after all I''m a normal being and got distracted by her beauty. It was her fault why the hell she wore that sexy dress which was clearly emphasizing her breath taking body curves.


    Oh shut up Blayze you''re complementing her again.


    Blayze kept on talking to himself.


    "I''m not going to apologize to her. It wasn''t my fault. Maybe she intentionally was luring me to bed so that she''d form a bond between us. As it was going to happen. Never mind I''m not going."


    He grabbed his cover and closed his eyes.


    TIME PASSES


    "Ugh !  I''m unable to sleep.


    What spell have you casted upon me, you woman. That whenever I close my eyes I see your face when I''d see my baby girl Kiara."


    Blayze tried to sleep as turned over & laid onto his tummy.


    But after some minutes he got up and went out of the room.


    Wandering alone in the lobby he was taking deep breaths.


    When his eyes fell upon the door of her room.


    "I''d go to see her. I know she''d be hurt by now."


    He rushed towards the room but stopped in between.


    "Oh shit !"


    He ran back into his room and sat by the side of bed.


    "How the hell I forgot !"


    He was shirtless.


    And looked around for his shirt.


    He stepped in front of the mirror and opened the drawer.


    Stared at something.


    "What does it matter ? She''ll be sleeping by now."


    And he went out towards her room. Silently opened the door.


    "This woman is unbelievable. Again sleeping on the floor !"


    Uri slept by the side of bed hugging herself. Knees joined towards her chest.


    "Isn''t the bed comfortable ?"


    Somewhat anger was in his tone.


    "If she''ll continue to sleep here she''ll fall ill."


    Blayze came nearer to her and carefully scooped her into his arms. And laid her on bed.


    "Uhm....."


    Uri''s face caught his attention. And he circumambulated her features.


    "You really are beautiful, woman. But I''m really sorry I - I....."


    He stopped & settled her ginger hair strand aside which was kissing her cheek.


    "Why are you in my place ?"


    What ?


    He became shocked at his own words. As he whispered to himself.


    "Why I''m not missing Kiara instead falling for you every time I see you."


    He leaned and sat on the ground by the bed.


    "I''m being attracted to you without forming any bond. Why my body reacts every time I touch you."


    His eyes landed on her lips which were dyed in dark maroon. Though her eyes & cheeks were smeared with mascara but still Blayze found her beautiful.


    He leaned more in order to kiss her.


    As his breath brushed her cheek.


    " UuMmm "


    Uri turned over murmuring.


    And Blayze smiled like a fool. Shook his head pulled over the cover onto her. And crept out of the room silently.


    When he heard some foot steps. Isabella was roaming in the house reciting some verses from Holy Bible.


    He smiled at her which she warmly returned. It was her habit to do in the early morning, probably before sunrise.


    "I don''t know why she does that every day."


    Sometimes he''d seen her doing that. But never understood that Isabella loved her master like her own child.


    When she was out of the sight Blayze headed towards his room.


    "Phew !  I don''t want her to see that we aren''t living in same room."


    -----------------


    NEXT DAY :


    Uri woke up in bed rubbing her eyes.


    "How did I ended up in bed ?"


    She looked around.


    "No one''s here. Maybe Blayze...no that''s impossible. He''d never ever do that. He even hates me for no reason."


    She muttered to herself but didn''t bothered it. So took a  bath, got dressed & went downstairs.


    --------------


    Blayze was about to leave for the company.


    "I hope she''s sleeping."


    He peeked out from the door__a little opened.


    He went downstairs.


    He never had breakfast. As his day started with a cup of coffee made by his secretary.


    "Who''s laughing  ?"


    He whispered upon hearing someone giggling.


    Maybe two persons.


    He followed the voice towards the glass door which opened into the garden.


    A couple was sitting there.


    "What the hell Uri ?"


    He thought to himself as his temper rose at once when he saw Uri laughing with some other guy.


    His mind mocked at him.


    "Why are you feeling the pain of jealousy Blayze ?


    You don''t even love her."


    "Who are you ?


    And what are you doing here with my WIFE."


    He yelled at the guy from behind stressing on the word WIFE.


    Both looked at him.


    DRIVER !


    "What are you doing here ? Weren''t you supposed to take me to the company ?"


    He strided towards them and questioned his driver.


    He never noticed that he was a young man with good looks. But now he was feeling extreme pain in his heart. He was completely disturbed by his presence around Uri.


    "Yy-yes sir."


    He immediately went out.


    When Blayze'' eyes landed on Uri''s face. She was staring at him___blank.


    Something struck into his mind and he stretched his hand to hold her arm.


    "Uri lis...."


    And she stepped backwards immediately with fear and shock in her eyes.


    Her hands covered her mouth___to avoid any kind of scream.


    Tears ran down her cheeks as she rushed towards her room instantly.


    "Shit !


    How can I be so careless ?"


    Somehow he regretted to hurt her twice. He wanted to talk to her throwing his ego & pride. But then driver came and Blayze left for the company.

 37 TABLES TURNED

    "Ww-whah....."


    Uri couldn''t speak anything. Shut the door and stood in fear leaning against it.


    "How could he ?"


    Her expressions unmoved from shock, she questioned herself___to which there was no answer.


    She pushed her body towards bed and with a thrust she sat down.


    and hands shaking.


    "He''s a liar."


    "He''s a bloody cheat & a liar."


    She screamed in her room. With teary eyes.


    "These stupid tears !


    I won''t cry now. I won''t beg you to pay attention to me Blayze, never."


    She carelessly wiped her tears.


    ---------------


    Blayze immediately strode towards his cabin and threw himself in chair.


    "What should I do know ?"


    He held his face between both hands. Sweat was popping from his forehead.


    "How can I make such a huge mistake !"


    He smashed his fist on the wooden table in anger.


    "She''ll probably hate me more now. Oh I can''t let it happen."


    Though how much he refuse or they both deny. Deep down they both feel something for each other.


    They''d shared intimacy that day after party.


    Through touching each other''s skin the bond became active & strong. They cannot resist each other, soul mates doesn''t  !


    No matter how much they run from each other they can''t escape from their destiny.


    The one author has planned :p


    After finishing his work he left for home.


    "I''ve to sort this out."


    Driving fast himself, he reached home.


    Greeted by Isabella he stepped inside the vast hall.


    "Is everything alright  ? "


    Isabella questioned as she was only the kne servant who could question him. As she was older & loved him like son. Blayze do respect her too and was polite with her.


    "Yes yes. Why are you asking ?"


    Isabella was unmoved by his answer.


    "I heard Uri crying loudly today in the morning."


    She stepped forward & patted his shoulder.


    "Listen my son a wife only needs love and a little attention."


    Blayze knew she''d answer his all questions and can guide him.


    "And what should I do with an angry wife ?"


    Isabella'' eyes flickered for once as she smiled.


    "Some flowers and sweets will work for sure. And a magical word."


    She leaned a bit and whispered.


    "SORRY"


    Blayze asked her hopelessly.


    "Do you think this will work for sure ?"


    "Sure my boy."


    She paused & then winked.


    "If not then a little cuddle would do everything."


    Don''t know why Blayze felt a strange feeling in his heart. Perhaps a giggle and desire deep down.


    His eyes beamed with hope as he nodded and went towards her room.


    ---------------


    Stopped in front of the closed door, heart pounding with guilt badly.


    "Come on Blayze you can do it. It''s just a sorry."


    He whispered to himself. And pushed the door.


    Uri was sitting on the bed with legs curled towards her chest and head between the gap.


    She immediately looked upward.


    "Why are you here, what for ?"


    She yelled anger visible in her tone.


    To which Blayze answered politely.


    "Listen I- I''m here to apologise."


    Uri couldn''t believed her ears. This arrogant man was saying sorry to her. But she kept herself firm. As his lie was so big !


    "Why did you do that to me ? "


    Her voice dropped almost in a whisper.


    Blayze knew this question would come.


    "I''m really sorry for scaring you like that."


    He took a pause and a deep breath.


    "I- it was like I didn''t wanted you to create a fuss in my life. And I wasn''t actually I''m not ready to accept you as my wife."


    He was looking at her. And Uri'' face glued to the blanket. When Blayze was standing in the front of bed.


    "I was forced into this marriage. All I did was just to keep you away. I expected that you''ll get scared and will run away on your own."


    Uri looked at him as he stopped. Her eyes glowing red now__ anger rose her vampiric senses.


    "Blayze Xavier you could''ve said this to me that Uri don''t interfere in my life. Just live your own & let me live mine."


    She stood up from the bed and walked upto him. This time the ruthless man was scared of her !


    Sweat was visible on his forehead. As now she was the lioness about to rip off the neck of a lamb !


    Her voice rose again.


    "But no, you chose to scare me by using those stupid prosthetics on your face to make it look like that."


    Her fangs grew visible now and eyes sharp red like a beam. Blayze took a few steps backwards as she walked continuously towards him in short steps.


    "Well you really succeeded in doing that. I really got scared and was about yo run off but then decided to give another chance to our forceful marriage. But you.....why you hate me this much ?"


    She came closer to him as her breath brushed his face. Blayze actually was now afraid of her. He knew the strength of vampires. And he knew this too that Uri can read mind & can feel emotions of humans.


    So there was no point to lie. She''d kill him in one blow.


    "I- I can''t cope up with a vampire girl. I simply can''t accept this fact that you''re my wife. Moreover I love someone else. That''s why I....."


    His breath hitched as he felt Uri'' breath on his neck. He knew what she was going to do.


    And if that happened there would be no turning back.


    "Are you really afraid of me now like I was from you ?"


    She placed her hand on his chest as his heart beat could be felt.


    "Yy-yes. Just don''t dd-do that."


    His voice was trembling.


    Uri playfully asked him. She knew this is enough to scare off a human.


    "Do what ?"


    She changed her angry expressions to innocent ones.


    "Just don''t mark me as yours. I can''t love you."


    He told her the truth.


    And Uri immediately pulled herself back from his silhouette.


    Her voice stern this time and she was serious in her expressions.


    "Okey. Form now on Blayze Xavier I''ll not interfere in your life. I won''t expect anything from you not even love. But I don''t want us to get separate for the sake of our parents. We''ll keep this low and live our lives as we want. Moreover as you hate me that much I''ll remain out of your sight from now on."


    She stopped waiting for his answer.


    "Okey. I agree."


    He was about to leave when Uri'' voice froze him.


    "One more thing. I want to work as a model. And as we don''t have to do anything with each other''s life from now on. I believe you can handle this in case anyone asks you."


    She stood with her arms folded & speaking in a bossy tone.


    The lion was tamed now and was obeying her orders.


    "Okey I''ll. You''re free now."


    And he left.


    -----------------


    BLAYZE POV:


    She really is keeping herself away from me as she said. It''s been three days I haven''t seen her. Nor heard her voice. I know it was me who forced her to do this but now it is me who wants to have her before my eyes.


    She found my lie and boiled in anger. It was her right. But....


    Why I''m missing her badly ?


    I told her that I love someone else and it''s the truth. Then still I''m longing for her glimpse. She really is a strong head woman not the weak one I imagined. She''s not a weak vampire. She bear all that my scolding just for her parents & to  make our marriage work.


    I misunderstood her.


    Ugh !


    This is all in the past right now I wanted her. It''s just that perhaps I love to see her. I''m attracted to her beauty. I know it''s not love for sure as I love only one woman & that''s Kiara. It''s just an infatuation.


    But first I''ve to find some answers !


    I know vampires whose powers are bound will only get those when they''ll find their mates.


    It means that perhaps Uri has met her mate. And I''m not that guy because we haven''t shared such a contact & she haven''t marked me hers. Then whose the guy ? Never mind why I''m thinking about that.


    Blayze was having breakfast on the table nook drowned into thoughts talking and questioning himself. He was ready for his office work dressed simply.


    When he heard the sound of heels. And saw Uri well dressed in pink top and white jeans,perhaps she was going somewhere.


    Once in a while he felt happiness, as she was looking stunning but his face saddened as Uri headed towards the main door completely ignoring his presence.

 38 BOASTING WHATs MINE

    Days passed, about 3 three weeks passed within the blink of eye.


    The house was quiet, Uri started to avoid Blayze & used to go out before his arrival. While Blayze looked forward to every moment so he''d have her glimpse. He asked Isabella for the timing of her arrival. And stood there hiding either behind the pillar or any wall by which he''d peek at her.


    "I''ve to sort it out. It''s going nowhere."


    He decided firmly.


    "It''s been a whole month I haven''t heard anything from her. And behaving like a teenager who drools at his crush !"


    He took his breakfast. And called someone.


    "Jennifer found her whereabouts."


    He cut the call & put down his fork.


    "How far you''ll run from me little wifey  ?"


    And he smirked.


    A few minutes later when he was driving Jennifer informed him.


    "Sir ma''am is currently working with AK fashion industries."


    With a HUMPH he disconnected the call.


    And drove towards the shooting area.


    A young man stopped him at the entrance.


    "Where are you going ?"


    To which Blayze replied coldly keeping his hands in coats pocket.


    "Blayze Xavier.


    I''m here to see my wife."


    The guard, his eyes wide-open in surprising tone.


    "Really sir ?


    Are you husband of Miss I mean Mrs.Uri ?"


    Somehow Blayze felt himself proud upon the reference.


    "Yes-yes"


    And he gave him way in with a smile. And Blayze went to the information desk.


    "Ah ! Where Uri is working for shoot ?"


    The girl looked at him actually stared at him. And whispered licking her lips.


    "What a feast here !


    Who are you handsome ?"


    Blayze cringed upon her words. And cleared his throat.


    "Just tell me where she is ?"


    The girl made annoying expressions. And typed something.


    "3rd floor and 2nd room"


    Blayze walked towards there. And opened the door. Uri was sitting on a stool posing elegantly.


    "Whoa"


    Was all he''d whispers.


    Sitting there beautifully posed, dressed in black.


    She wasn''t looking at him.


    When the photographer rushed towards him.


    "Sir are you Mr.Blayze Xavier ?"


    Blayze shook his head and they both did hand shake.


    "Yes. I''m here to take my wife."


    The photographer surprised. As Uri didn''t told anyone about her marriage & husband.


    "Ww-wife ?


    Miss Uri ?"


    "Yes Mrs. Blayze"


    The photographer hurriedly went towards her & informed Uri.


    She took an off, greeted & kissed him on cheek to show their love. After all it was all an act


    and silently they went home together.


    During the way Uri asked him. She was totally confused upon his act.


    "Why you came ?"


    Blayze replied her calm and in soft name.


    "Ah ! Actually I was missing my wild cat !"


    "What ?


    Wild cat ?


    I''m not anything to you."


    She yelled.


    "Well yes you''re.


    You''re bound with my name. You''re MRS. BLAYZE"


    He teased her.


    "Oh! that''s all out of home. And I''m not expecting anything remember. So you also can keep it low."


    "Well I''m not keeping myself away from you."


    Blayze told the truth.


    "Why so ?


    You don''t love me actually you hate me much. So why are you chasing me ?"


    She brought up the question again.


    "Actually I still don''t love you. It''s just that I''ve to care for you. As you know it''s all an act."


    Sure Blayze started to love her but still he didn''t wanted to accept this.


    "All of a sudden why ?"


    She knew something happened.


    "Yeah. Actually....I''ve to attend a meeting abroad and you''ve to accompany me there. So....."


    Blayze stated his interest. Which was obviously an excuse___ popped up naturally.


    Uri interrupted him.


    "Oh! so that''s why you want to befriend to sort out this."


    "Smart woman."


    Blayze giggled.


    "Hmm"


    She was still trying to process everything.


    "I''ve to keep a distance with him. Last time I was touched by him my senses got aroused. But Blayze isn''t my mate. As we haven''t...& I haven''t bit to mark him as mine. Before I get to know this mystery I''ve to keep myself away from his embrace."


    Her mind talked to her.


    "So agreed ?"


    Blayze wanted her answer in yes.


    "Yes."


    She nodded after a pause.


    Previously she was afraid because of his looks but now she knew it was all a lie as he used make up on his face to look ugly.


    -----------------


    "Don''t pack anything we''ll go for shopping today. Actually right now because I wanted you to look beautiful as my better half."


    Blayze informed her & drove to the other lane towards market.


    Uri kept quiet as her mind was somewhere else, processing various thoughts. They stopped in front of AK-boutique.


    Blayze opened the door in a gentleman manner & held her hand as they walked in.


    A slender girl greeted them.


    "Hello sir how can I help you ?"


    "Show my wife your elegant black dresses, not to forget all should be backless."


    He winked at Uri.


    Eyes wide opened Uri stared at him.


    "Come on Uri don''t get attach to him it''s all a show."


    She told her heart.


    The attendee went giggling & came back with a few black dresses.


    "Try each my love."


    Blayze let her hand go as he said.


    "Okey."


    Uri was excited to try them, you know women !


    So she forgot everything and squeezed his arm while saying this.


    "How''s this ?"


    Blayze was sitting on the sofa when she came back wearing a dress.


    He stood sitting there jaw dropped. As Uri was wearing a backless dress with her one leg bare, the cut was coming up to her thigh, her beautiful breasts were being kissed by the cloth passionately. Her cleavage was showing, which made Blayze to gulp his naughty thoughts. Her milk skin was presenting a breath taking contrast with the black shade.


    Blayze stood up and came closer, both of them were becoming hot.  He placed a gentle kiss on her cheek upon which she flushed.


    "You look stunning my love."


    "Thank you."


    Uri smiled as she sensed the attendee near them.


    "Pack this."


    Blayze ordered him.


    And they both finger-laced went towards the counter. Blayze gave her his card and the cashier stood in a daze. She stared at him & then towards Uri.


    "Mr. Bblayze Xavier  !"


    She stuttered as it was a rare chance to meet such a low profile billionaire.


    "Yes I am."


    He simply smiled.


    The girl started to pant in excitement.


    "Sir can I have a picture with you both ?"


    She requested as danced, shook her booty in joy.


    "Sure."


    Blayze answered her with usual reply. As he was planning to get rid of Uri later so why showing her off as his wife ?


    This thought made Uri confused.


    They all looked into the camera when Blayze pulled Uri closer covering up the inches difference between them. Which made her even more confused. The cashier girl clicked.


    "Thank you sir. I wish you both a happily married long life  !"


    She blessed them both.


    Don''t know why Blayze felt happy.


    They came out as again he opened the car door for her.


    "Why are you boasting ?"


    Uri yelled questioning him.


    "What''s mine I''ll boast about it ."


    He simply answered with an eye contact.


    "YOURS !?"


    Uri frowned in confusion.


    "Yes as you''re married to me, you''re mine Uri."


    He leaned closer to her.


    Before she''d say anything Blayze kissed her on lips !


    Biting her lower lip making her open the mouth he intended for a French kiss. Blayze was on fire making Uri hot too.


    "I can''t resist !"


    Blayze said in between the kisses and explored the curves of her breast & navel.


    Uri responded with same emotions.


    "Then don''t."


    She smashed her mouth onto his and the kiss went on.


    Radiating heat.


    Emotions of love.


    They both kissed playing into each other''s arms.


    When suddenly both pushed each other.


    "I''m sorry !"


    The apology came from both sides at once.


    "Let''s go."


    Blayze drove back towards the mansion.


    Silence was hovering in the car. They both felt guilty to cheat their beloved ones but enjoyed the intimate contact very much.

 39 MY BUTT !

    They both spent the remaining day hiding from each other by embarrassment.


    The sun shone it''s face in the morning, brighter than before. May be something new was awaiting for them.


    "Ugh ! It''s morning. Too early man I couldn''t slept last night."


    Uri crept out of bed & taking baby steps pushed her body towards bathroom.


    "Mmm.....this hot water is too good."


    Water was running down her milk body making it''s color pink with heat.


    "Oo Shit ! I''ve to accompany Blayze abroad."


    Her mind reminded and hurriedly she got ready.


    Walking downstairs towards the exit. She knew Blayze would be waiting for her. He is damn punctual.


    "Good morning Mrs. Blayze."


    He was leaning against the limousine as greeted her sincerely.


    "Aye don''t call me that !


    Let''s go otherwise we''re going to miss our flight."


    Uri hurriedly opened the door and sat in leaving Blayze out stunned.


    "Hungry ?"


    He knew she haven''t got time to eat anything.


    "Uumm....no. I''m fine."


    She replied but her tummy proved her wrong. A grumble sound came out and Uri blushed with embarrassment.


    "Hehe you shouldn''t lie to one who cares for you !"


    Blayze chuckled but paused suddenly after completing the sentence. He didn''t believed his words either.


    "Here take this."


    He gave her a few chocolates.


    "Ferrero rocher !


    How do you know it''s my favourite ?"


    Uri exclaimed and immediately started munching on it.


    "Ah ! I- I just had a feeling."


    Actually it''s hers favourite too. His heart told, somehow it didn''t hurt.


    The whole drive to airport went talking, random questions & apologies. Both knew that no matter what they''d to make their marriage work.


    "Come on."


    As they reached airport


    B


    layze dragged her along, running.


    "Wait you..."


    & they board the plane.


    "We''re going through your personal jet still you made so much fuss, you idiot. My ankle got hurt."


    Uri yelled at him angrily.


    "Aw I''m sorry honey."


    He smirked with a naughty tone and she stared analysing his next move. When Blayze picked her up and took towards the room.


    "Wwhat are yy-you doing ?"


    He laid her on bed which rose alarming vibes within Uri. Blayze chuckled seeing her panicking.


    "Don''t worry you dirty minded. I''m just helping you."


    He took the first-aid kit and rubbed her ankle gently before applying medicine.


    "Oooucchhhh"


    She winced in pain.


    Blayze raised his brow at her.


    "Really ?


    A few seconds ago you''re staring at me actually drooling when I was rubbing. And now you''re feeling pain. You''re such a drama queen Uri."


    Uri tried not to blush because what he was saying was true. As she felt the sensation of pain when medicine was applied.


    "I was not."


    She refused flatly. And held him by collar, came closer their breaths almost kissed.


    "And you aren''t that handsome."


    They both stared in each other''s eyes. The sweet sensation rolled down in their bodies as Uri initiated the kiss and Blayze immediately laid her back on the bed, trailing his fingers into her shirt as the kiss went on. Hungrily he lissed her chin down towards her neck leaving a hickey on the side, which made her moan.


    "Blayze stop."


    Uri knew this time it will go far. She tried to push him back but all in vain.


    "No no. Let it be."


    And he cupped her breast, licking her down towards the throat.


    "Bb-Blayze stop. This will accomplish a bond between us."


    Even he was aware of this but right now didn''t wanted to stop.


    "I know. That''s what I want !"


    Hearing these words Uri pushed him back with all her might. Her eyes burning red. Fangs stretched out.


    "What ?


    Why ?"


    She asked him almost confused.


    Blayze stood on his knees on the floor while she was sitting on the edge of bed.


    "Oww no-no not again. Uri calm down, baby please."


    He fanned close to her face with his hand.


    Which she slapped back.


    "Just tell me. Why ?


    Why do you want to consummate our marriage ?"


    Maybe he wanted that to be done or maybe not.


    "Actually that slipped from my mouth. Uumm.....just a reaction of....."


    She interrupted him at once.


    "I got it. It''s okey. Leave that. I know you''re saving yourself for that woman. If you don''t mind I want to take a nap. Can you go out ?"


    Blayze was left dazed upon his words & after that on hers.


    "Yes, yes sure. If you need anything just tell me."


    And he went out.


    Seated himself and began to think.


    "Why the hell you did that Blayze ? You''re attracted to her more than Kiara why don''t you simply accept this that you love Uri. With Kiara it was just an infatuation though I loved it but with this woman it''s something more. You''ve to accept this & confess."


    -----------------


    "Wake up Uri."


    He was leaning close to Uri when she woke up rubbing her eyes. Black streams were visible on her cheeks.


    "Reached ?"


    She asked him half sleepy.


    "Not yet. But we''ve landed and stay here for some time. It''s Hawaii."


    "Okey. It''s good to be here."


    Uri made up her mind to ask her mum about the queries.


    "Hello mum."


    "Hi my dear. You guys landed ?"


    "Ah ! yes yes.


    It''s so beautiful here in Hawaii. We''ll stay here for some time."


    "Aw Hawaii. It''s really romantic sweety."


    "Uumm.....mum I want to ask something ?"


    "Yes sure honey. I know it''s coming."


    "Yeah I know you can sense everything from my voice. Mum can a human & vampire be bound in a mate-bond without consummating their marriage ?"


    "No honey it''s impossible. Either the vampire have to mark human by biting or they''ve to share intimacy. Without these it''s impossible."


    "Oh. Okey mum. Thank you."


    "Yes honey. But every couple forms this bond differently. The levels are different. Is everything alright ?"


    "Yes yes mum. But I think Blayze isn''t my mate !"


    "What ?


    Wait !


    Do you feel something like spark around him ?


    Or your senses becomes high around him ?"


    "Yes it happens."


    "Hehe then honey he sure is your mate. And you two already have formed the bond."


    "Aye I didn''t realized. Thanks mum. I love you."


    "I love you too honey."


    ---------------


    "18+ content"


    "It''s so much fun here."


    Uri ran on the beach joyously.


    Blayze stood behind watching her enjoying.


    "I''ll confess my feelings. I know it''s you, you''re my mate. Not Kiara, I feel like she''s gone long gone, just my past. You''re my future Uri."


    His heart was talking to his mind.


    A blonde guy bumped into her before she''d fall he catched Uri in arms. And scooped her.


    Left in daze Uri didn''t knew how to react. Moreover she unintentionally started to absorb his pure spiritual energy.


    Both were in between a sweet eye contact when someone punched that guy hard.


    And Uri fell on the sand.


    "Ouuchh."


    Immediately she looked up and saw Blayze boiling with anger.


    "How dare you touch my wife ?"


    He was holding that guy from his muscle shirt.


    "I''m sorry sir, ma''am was about to fall so I...."


    Before he''d speak more Blayze yelled at him losing his grip on his shirt.


    "Get lost."


    He stared at a moment and then left.


    "You stupid I''m also here, Ouch my butt."


    Uri reminded him when he was still gazing at that guy from behind.


    Without uttering any word he carried her in bridal style towards the hotel.


    "Aww my butt."


    She cried thrusting her nails into his biceps as Blayze laid her on the bed.


    "Let me massage."


    He said sincerely and turned Uri, himself facing her back. Started massaging gently.


    "Damn her curves, back and these round hips."


    His naughty mind was talking & his hands were responding as he started taking off her skirt.


    "Blayze."


    He stopped her from turning as placed his arm on her shoulder. Took off her skirt & her white panties were inviting him.


    "Don''t move."


    He whispered to her as hungrily bit her butt and she moaned. Trailing his lips upwards towards her back as Uri arched he licked the lines. Both once again were on fire. He turned her and they kissed passionately. Slipping his hands inside her shirt he removed it. While Uri unbuttoned his shirt. Kissing and licking her hungrily they both felt some kinda bond, they both were feeling irresistible to this feeling.


    "Bb-Blayze....."


    She called out his name.


    "Don''t stop me....."


    And they both shared intimacy for the second time, unknowingly it was their second time.

 40 WE ARE MATES

    "Blayze !"


    She caressed his hair as they both were laying. His half shoulder covered her chest part.


    "Mm...."


    Was all he replied. While eyes closed.


    "I talked to mum Blayze and she....."


    She left the sentence to see whether he was interested or not.


    "I''m listening honey."


    He wanted to listen what she''d to say.


    "Blayze we.....we''re bounded now to each other. I talked to mum about my vampiric condition that I started to feel something when you''re around long before we did this."


    He sat up n faced her.


    "And what she said ?"


    "Uumm she said that if you feel the same for me whenever you touch me. Then it''s sure we''re mates. The bond between a vampire n human is presented by a electrified spark which..."


    Within a few moments her lips were caught by his. Blayze kissed her deep, passionate.


    "I know this. And Uri I do feel the same way. I know you won''t believe me but it''s true that.....I love you Uri."


    She hugged him without wasting any further moment.


    "I do believe you. And.....I - I love you too Blayze."


    "What ?


    Really  ?"


    He ebbed & asked in a surprising tone.


    "Yeah. From the very first day even if you used....."


    "Huhhshhh leave that.


    I was so stupid to behave like an idiot actually I was a jerk before to repel you thinking that I love someone else but now it''s you and just you. I don''t know how but I really fell in love with you Uri."


    He confessed clearly.


    Uri chuckled with moisture in eyes, she adored him too.


    "Looks like we can be friends ?"


    "I want you Uri but if you want a good start all over again I''m ready for it. I''ll pursue you & definitely will win your heart."


    He reached for her hand.


    "My goodness I don''t know what to say."


    A tear left her eye.


    "Just say yes Uri I''ll prove you right I promise you won''t regret trusting me."


    He pleaded for one last chance knowing that it would be last.


    "I trust your words but it''s just like a dream. I mean about a month ago you couldn''t stand the mere sight of me & today you''re confessing."


    "I know but you won''t believe what I went through in this month. At first I really thought to be deeply in love with Kiara but I couldn''t stop myself when near to you. As your mum said we haven''t shared anything to form a bond but you know Uri mates are just like that. Without anything they can feel each other''s presence & absence as I felt your ignorance which ate me inside."


    He sounded downcast at the last part.


    "I''m sorry honey, I didn''t knew you''d a change of heart. I avoided because you said so. But now everything is fine and we can start all over again.


    Friends ?"


    She stretched her hand out.


    Blayze chuckled.


    "I''d prefer husband & wife but for now friends is fine with me."


    He placed a kiss on her forehead.


    "That''s a sweet initiative Mr Blayze Xavier."


    She giggled wholehearted.


    "You''ll often receive such gifts from now on Mrs Blayze Xavier !"


    He stated in a raspy voice nearing her lips. A whimper left her lips as his sensual breath heated her face.


    ------------------


    "Honey where are you ?"


    Blayze cried on the top of lungs entering the room.


    "What is it for you''re yelling  ?"


    Uri appeared with a towel around her body revealing her milky legs and shoulders while drying her hair with another towel.


    "Actually I cameeee_ "


    His voice got stuck into throat, gulping the rising sensations within his body he stayed rooted to the ground.


    "Oh my goodness Uri why are you torturing me at this hour ?"


    He exclaimed & pleaded for mercy. It was irresistible for him to stay calm in front of his mate, specially such a tempting mate.


    Uri chuckled & took the advantage.


    "Is it wrong to tempt my own husband ? Moreover I''m not guilty your honour my husband is unable to resist."


    She pouted innocently with a naughty wink.


    "You devil temptress !"


    He was amused by her bold reply & leaped forward grabbing her slim waist and fanning his breath on her cheeks. Watching her stunned expressions was priceless. Blayze bit her chin moving towards jaw, licked the ear lobe as she moaned for more.


    "Blayze stop it you''re about to say something."


    He paused immediately upon realization.


    "Oh yes you''re going to accompany me tonight."


    "But where to ?


    And why ? "


    He scooped her face at once with love.


    "My friend is throwing a birthday party don''t know why he''s still so childish I mean he''s round about 30 now. I guess he''s gonna kill two birds with one stone, birthday bash & his come back after 4 years."


    Blayze shrugged carelessly.


    "Oh Blayze you''re so mean why didn''t you tell me this earlier. What I''m gonna wear. Ugh ! You jerk what I''m gonna do now ?"


    She threw tantrum like a teenager.


    His laugh echoed loud in the hotel room.


    "Calm down lil tweety you''re talking too much. I''ve already planned everything & your dress along with accessories will be here in__"


    He eyed his watch and calculated.


    "30 minutes."


    "Aw that''s so sweet of you hubby."


    She cling onto him and hugged tight unknowingly she gave a small peck on his cheek which left Blayze in daze.


    "I think I''d do more to receive this award."


    His raspy voice made her blush as he winked and headed towards the washroom. The idea of thinking him half naked made her crazy as she but her lower lip. But the voice of running water made her insane.


    She tried to peek through the mini hole.


    "Nothing is clear. Ugh ! Can''t you be a little merciful Blayze ?"


    She groaned with irritation whispering her thoughts.


    The door flew open at once with Blayze standing shirtless with a smirk.


    "Whoa ! man you''re showing off now."


    She pouted angrily though drooling. Blayze chuckled with a grin.


    "You asked me to be merciful, love !"


    "Wwh-hat !?


    How do you know that ?"


    She exclaimed with embarrassment.


    "Don''t know how I just feel it that way; like your voice echoes in my ears."


    "OMG Blayze you can hear my thoughts ? No way it''s too embarrassing. From when ?"


    She was curious of their relationship.


    "Ah ! I guess since the day you step into my house. I don''t know whether I really can hear your thoughts I mean you''re a vampire not me you''d do that, nay ?"


    "I don''t know maybe still we''ve to explore many things. Leave this now let''s bath."


    Blayze widened his eyes at her boldness.


    "What  ?


    Repeat that."


    Her gaze skimmed towards the floor due to shyness.


    "I said let''s take a bath together."


    Blayze chuckled scooping her into his strong arms.


    "You don''t know honey I''ve been waiting for this. Do you have any idea how I controlled back then when I saved you in bathroom."


    "Yy-you really saved me that day ?  And I thought I was listening to your voices !"


    Beamed with joy her merriment was increasing with every single unfolding.


    "Wait you heard that day, every single word I said ?"


    "Yes of course some abrupt sentences were being saved in my mind that day. But I merely took them serious thinking that was my imagination. Oh Blayze I''m so happy that I made your heart flutter."


    She clapped like a child upon receiving her favourite present.


    "You do__every time. I love you my roaring lioness !"


    "I love you too my lion king."


    She kissed the corner of his lips which immediately turned him on and he slid tongue in , rolling asides with passion. Their bath got delayed, really really delay ( :p)

 41 A SLU

    "Ready."


    Uri sounded gleefully this was the first time they''re going somewhere being a real happy couple.


    "How am I looking ?"


    Her expressions were priceless full of love & happiness as she spinned in her lilac coloured gown which hung near her thighs.


    "Just beautiful beyond words !"


    Blayze glanced at her with adoring eyes and gave a peck on her cheek.


    "You''ve a sugar tongue hubby."


    She chuckled shyly grabbing the collar of his jet black coat.


    "It''s the truth honey. Let''s go."


    Fingers laced they both crept out of the hotel as a limousine waited for the duo.


    Time passes


    The vast mansion was adorned with jasmines & lilies in and out. Splendid in it''s outer beauty. Blayze stretched his hand out to help her wife get off. As the flash lights captured the newly wed couple. After all it has been a month only & still they''re ruling over media.


    "Ah it''s my honour to have such a beautiful wife."


    He whispered into her ear as they both glided onto the red carpet and headed in.


    "We''re in public Blayze."


    She shyly scolded.


    "Oh that''s fair too. I can flaunt around and make ladies jealous !"


    She glared at him.


    "Dare to roam around without me Mr Blayze."


    And he smirked meaningful.


    Meanwhile a man welcomed both probably the host.


    "Hello dude I''m happy that you made in time not like your usual self !"


    And both men hugged tight. Uri wondered their friendship must be gold.


    The host locked his eyes with hers, stood in daze.


    "And this is__?"


    He skimmed his gaze towards Blayze who introduced.


    "My wife Uri Jairus Ezekiel."


    He kissed her knuckles gently not moving his eyes from her face.


    "I see a wonderful lady indeed."


    And he winked at her to which she responded with a smile. Leaving a smirk on Blayze''s face. What he was playing along was unexpected for everyone.


    Music began and dance started converting into a ball. Uri remained in Blayze''s arms till the music stopped. She didn''t wanted to leave him, getting addicted to his breath to him she''d given herself completely to him.


    "It is fun but my feet are swollen Blayze."


    She pouted while panting as seated herself besides him. He simply smiled at her innocence.


    "Indeed. You''d get some rest now."


    Their lovey dovey conversation got interrupted as the host approached them.


    "May I have a dance with this lovely lady ?"


    It was unexpected for Uri and she glanced at Blayze unknowing what to do. The devil nodded in yes and they both walked towards the center of the hall.


    "This would do now !"


    A devilish grin appeared.


    The music stopped and the host walked upto a higher place for an announcement.


    "I''m grateful to you guys for coming to join me on this wonderful occasion of my birthday. As you all are aware that I''m back after 4 years__ spending my time abroad and expanding my business. I thought to have had everything until I met a lady. The love of my life, meeting her made me realize what I was lacking but not now as I''m going to marry her. Millie I love you honey."


    He pointed out and the flashlight highlighted the lady and the hall echoed with claps. The lady gave him a flying kiss out of love.


    The chattering began and everyone seemed busy. Blayze went over to some guys completely ignoring her presence perhaps intentionally. Uri crept out of the hall reaching a terrace. Sighed and wondered, shook the negative thoughts which were occupying her mind.


    When the thump voice disrupted her thoughts pulling her out of reverie.


    "You''re hiding here leaving your husband alone with vixens !?"


    The host commented amusingly and hugged her.


    "I''m happy for you but why Millie ? I mean she''s not good and not of your type. I don''t mean to put you against her but....."


    "I don''t know I just felt like that. How''s you doing ? Happy ?"


    They seemed to be close which Blayze guessed at once they arrived. Now he was eavesdropping. Waiting for the right moment to barge in to caught her red handed and to spoil her image of good wife. Yes as he planned a month ago !


    The devil was still searching for his love and waiting for such circumstances to get rid of his wife. And that fool already accepted him by heart leaving the first love Taylor. Now there was media and a man with her, all was set everything was great.


    "Yeah fine. It wasn''t a good start but now everything is getting normal and I''m happy with him."


    The host hugged her out of love and placed a kiss on her forehead scooping her face.


    "What the hell you both are doing here ?"


    Blayze barged in furiously panting in anger. He punched that guy hard.


    "Stop it Blayze what are you doing."


    A wrong move for which he waiting. He slapped her across cheek hard leaving her stunned in tears.


    "You''re favouring him over me. I''m your husband Uri not him."


    He chuckled in disgust.


    "Or I''d say he''s your boyfriend whom you''re secretly dating behind my back. I should''ve known this before you''re just like your mother. She used to work at a night club you''re the same__ a slut !"


    And a loud voice cracked throughout embedding a print on his cheek.


    "Shut up. Just shut up don''t drag my pious mum in this. And I''m not a slut.....I''m not a slut. You didn''t gave time to explain."


    She yelled on the top of lungs.


    "Explain  !


    What''s there to explain ?


    I''ve seen everything. I don''t want you now I tried hard to accept you, loved you but not more. I don''t want you. Leave my sight Uri. I''ll divorce you soon."


    He left the terrace with a smirk. All went well a he planned . He was free now. Unknowingly the love he was searching for was present before his eyes but now she was running away or perhaps gone by now.

 42 BASTARDs END

    Shattered, disheart and downcast she dragged her body in the room when Isabella strode in.


    "I - I''m innocent ma !"


    She stammered with moisture in eyes. The glow was gone due to sobbing heavily black lines of mascara were smeared covering her beautiful face.


    "What''s wrong my child tell me. How can I help you ?"


    No one was going to help her. It won''t make upto anything. She cried in her arms shedding tears like one month before.


    "No it won''t work. He will not believe me. I tried everything, did every single thing to win his heart but he still loves that girl."


    Isabella was her friend knowing every secret & helping her throughout.


    Uri panted and sighed to control her abrupt breath. It was hard to breath now.


    "He even insulted me dragging my mum in that shit. He''s nothing but a jerk. I''m going now Ma I won''t stay here."


    Hurriedly she leaped for her clothes and bag. When Isabella grabbed her wrist.


    "I know he''s wrong but give him a chance. Explain everything him everything for my sake."


    She halted and remained rooted there. Isabella was dear to her and vice versa. Making up her mind with great difficulty she decided to give him a chance. A chance to their relationship once again.


    "Okey if you say so."


    Isabella nodded and went off leaving her alone.


    Uri waited for Blayze to arrive so that she''d explain him everything. An hour passed he didn''t show up. Whole night she waited for him but he never came.


    "I''m not needed here now."


    With teary eyes she packed her belongings at twilight.


    Remembering every single moment with him.


    The alarm clock voiced 07:00 she was about to leave the mansion when bumped into a man.


    "Mrs Blayze Xavier  ?"


    He was holding some papers in brown wrapping.


    She stammered confusingly.


    "Yy-yes."


    The man ogle her and handed over a pen and rattled the paper out.


    "Here Mr Blayze Xavier wants you to sign these."


    With a shaky hand she grabbed the white paper which seemed to be divorce papers, without thinking she signed it.


    "Huh and I guess he''d be back, how fool am I !"


    She stepped out of the mansion leaving everything behind.


    -------------------


    "Sir there''s a lady outside saying it''s urgent and she wants to talk."


    His PA informed.


    "What''s her name ?"


    Blayze inquired expecting Uri to show up.


    "Millie !"


    "Send her in."


    A few minutes later a slender silhouette appeared, wearing a red V neck line dress showing immodesty. Millie greeted him in a sultry manner with affection.


    "Good morning darling !"


    Blayze threw a disgusting glance at her.


    "I don''t believe we''re that close Miss Millie."


    She completely ignored his cold reply.


    "We can be pretty soon."


    "I''m a busy person Miss Millie. State what''s your reason to visit me."


    She smirked and rattled for an envelop in her purse.


    "I believe Mr Xavier would be interested in his wife''s first lover & sex !"


    She placed the white envelope containing pictures on the table grinning.


    "I used to work with her two years ago Mr Xavier before she married you. I''m a model & know her biggest secret which I believe she hid from you."


    Her words delighted him. He could sense her jealousy regarding Uri. But wasn''t aware that she was holding a crush on him too.


    "Let''s see."


    He took the envelope and opened to unfold the secret. Unknowing it would give a life time shock.


    "His name was Taylor and they both met in a party after that these pictures were taken from a hidden camera !"


    She narrated the story but he went deaf and dumb.


    He couldn''t believe what he saw, himself with her on bed sharing intimacy.


    "Hh-how''s this possible ?"


    He was shivering with fear upon realization. His previous behaviour hit hard into mind, every single word was echoing.


    "No doubt why she looked familiar yet different. How could I be so blind ?"


    Held his head between hands he seated there numb.


    "What are you talking about ?"


    Millie was confused as hell. Upon her voice another bolt hit his mind. With shaky hands he dialled.


    "Hello, yes, have you got the papers signed ?"


    The cell phone left his hand upon the answer he received. He rushed out of the cabin for his car.


    "I can''t lose you Kiara. I can''t lose you Uri not again."


    Holding the pictures he entered the mansion calling out her name loud.


    "Uri where are you ?"


    But silence was hovering, that was all he''d found. Isabella came rushing towards him in tears.


    "She left....you made her leave. You lost everything Blayze....everything."


    He knelt down there in the  hall crying hard, holding the pictures he portrayed Uri gliding down the staircase smiling at him with love and affection. Calling out his name.


    Meanwhile a man barged in panting & sweating badly.


    "Where is Uri ?"


    He yelled to Blayze.


    "You__what are you doing here ? She left me. You were my friend why did you....."


    The host from last night appeared searching for her. Anger flushed throughout his body after listening to his words.


    "Shut your fuckin'' mouth. She left because of you. You didn''t let her explain neither me nor her."


    He grabbed Blayze by collar glaring at him angrily his eyes turned red & fangs out.


    "Where is my niece !?"


    Jason asked him one more time__ loud.


    "Niece !? What are you talking about ?"


    Jason hissed hardly controlling himself from ripping off his head.


    "Yes niece. Me and Jairus are brothers."


    (Not actually Jason''s character is from book-1. Mr Ezekiel adopted him. Book-1 ends with Jason & little Uri playing.)


    Another pang of guilt took place in his fragile heart.


    "I don''t know she just left me."


    His cell phone rang and


    Jason threw him on the floor.


    "What accident !


    Amnesia  !


    Where''s she ?


    I''m coming."


    And he left immediately.


    Leaving the devil empty handed.


    "I deserved this. You deserve this Blayze. You made her run & now she''s suffering because of you."


    He slammed his fist on the floor with all his might.


    "No - no I can''t let this happen. She''s my mate__MY MATE.


    We can''t be separated."


    He stood up to pay a visit to hospital but halted.


    "Amnesia.


    No - she doesn''t remember me anymore."


    "But maybe, there''s still a possibility. If not then I''ll pursue her again. I''ll win her back. She''s mine."


    He stared at the roof top wishing good for themselves.


    "I''m coming !"


    THE END ?

 4 JAIRUS SOLILOQUY

    Either love changes people or it''s the guilt !


    Jairus says :


    I don''t know what''s happening to me !


    I used to spend much time with my friends, used to hangout at various times till late night. But now I''m sleeping before midnight from past these 5 days. I don''t know what''s happening but I think I''m doing this to avoid my friends actually not them perhaps I''m restraining myself from going to clubs bars & pubs again .


    I don''t want to do THAT again, what if the next woman would be same__pure !


    Then I''ll be sinful again and I don''t want a double weight on my shoulders.


    No matter how much I''m bad or how much I''m a beast in this game.....but deep down I''m a gentleman who can''t f*ck a pure girl just to fulfil my desires.


    I''ve been in physical relationships with many women but they''re those who threw themselves in front of me.....it was them who wanted this.


    I''m a man !


    A normal and healthy man & I know I might be playful at that time.....I accepted their offers and did what they want. Perhaps I wanted that too !


    I don''t know how it started__I just remember that day when.....


    When my father was on abroad tour and my stepmother was taking care of me, I was alone in my room drawing and colouring when she came to me and caressed my cheeks. I thought of it as motherly love....


    but it wasn''t !


    I was of 12 at that time, didn''t knew what she was doing....she just used to come to me when father wasn''t at home she used to  sit besides me....slipping her fingers on my thigh bare in my shorts. Moving her hand in my shirt she used to pinch me at my chest nipple sending strange waves in my body.


    I remember I used to sob a lot.....then she did what she shouldn''t  !


    She took my chastity  !


    My mouth was stuffed with a cloth and my body was hot I''d feel her on me.....everything was going blurry when she bit my nipple and gave way to my organ in her body !


    I cried....I still remember I cried a lot after that. I used to remain alone__I became quiet. I started hated women. It was when I became heartless,  cold towards others. Why ?


    Because when I told my father about this he denied and didn''t believed me !


    Instead he blamed me that I''d stop watching such filthy movies which are spoiling me !


    I remember that lady__ my stepmother started crying upon this....that smitten kitten look of her !


    Boiled me to my ears I stomped and left for my room. When my father left with his wife for abroad.  And gave me in care of Ruby__my care taker , my mother and my everything.


    He used to come twice in a year and separated me from my younger brother.  He hated me __my father hated me that much. I got isolated from everyone.


    After that incident I came across many woman who were same ___they wanted me , they just wanted a night with me.


    It was the day I decided to take revenge on every woman.....I toyed with them, started to befriend them, f*ck them.


    And then dumped them...


    That was the end of my game __always !


    But that day at night club.....my life changed again.


    Another horrible thing happened. I was spoiled by my stepmother in childhood but that night, a chaste girl was __


    destroyed by me !


    And I''m feeling guilty.


    I''d be....I''ve went through that stage I can feel her emotions. I don''t know how it happened but it''s done now and I can''t change it.


    I''m feeling sorry for her. Every day,  every moment her face__that night.


    Oh I can''t get rid of those memories !


    I changed, why ?


    I don''t have any answer of that. My friends asked me out but I refused. They came to fetch me for night clubs I refused. I was changing and they''re feeling this change but didn''t asked anything.


    Every time I see any nightclub on my way back to home my mind clicks on that night, that girl. My hands begin to tremble , sweat pops out from my body.


    My latest prey__Genevieve came twice in these 5 days. She wanted me to fulfil her lust. She was a complete sexy girl, a cunning Fox indeed. But I resisted her, refused and scolded her. She left__doing breakup.


    I don''t know why I did that, after all she was a wealthy prey for me.


    But whenever I see her I remember that girl. Somehow my guilt was overcoming me and I was changing.


    I''m cold, heartless in the eyes of others. It''s because I just don''t want anyone to find my weakness. Once I was weak perhaps I''m still.....but I don''t want anyone to find out that.


    I''m a bad boy and I''ll carry this mask with me.


    I''m afraid.....afraid of many things. I told Ruby to replace those jasmine flowers because it reminded me of that girl''s scent. I told her not to use white bed sheets, I replaced my room''s golden lights with white. I felt fear,  I''m feeling fear.....the girl !


    Oh I''m feeling myself at that point again when I went through all this.


    What if the girl remembers my face,  she''ll come for me, should I accept her ?


    What if she don''t have any glimpse of  me , should I try to find her ?


    I spend these 5 days in this confusion,  questioning myself.


    I became aggressive towards my employees, this whole thing was frustrating actually I was unable to analyse what was happening that''s why I scolded my every employee even I fired my secretary upon breaking my coffee cup !

 7 SELF CONFESSION / CANT KILL HIM

    Agnes POV:


    I started the day brushing my teeth, licked my fangs which I use to trim every three days.


    Moving the brush on my teeth I thought about yesterday.


    "What was happening to me at that time. I was just being drawn to him. Yesterday I controlled myself almost successfully. But how could I do this everyday ? "


    Confused I questioned myself in the mirror.


    Unfortunately I''ve applied for the position of his personal Secretary so I''ve to remain by his side most of the time.


    "Roaming around him with that scent Oh how I''ll overcome this !


    But I''ve to__I''ve to find out my answers. "


    Yes I needed to endure this.


    I dressed myself in chocolate brown long coat, I''ve never wore a backless in order to hide that royal tattoo of vampires present on the end of my spine.


    Tied my wavy red hair in a messy bun__though I did all this not to catch anyone''s attention but with those features I was still pretty.


    Except that scar !


    Which I got during a fight with my ex-fi¨¨nce !


    As after that night he came from vampire world to fetch me back. He was one of the royalty members as my father and I are.


    We got engaged but due to certain reasons we brokeup and I came to human world on that study tour to find my true love !


    He still want me back despite I hate him much.


    I do believe upon the prophecy of our vampire seer that my true love isn''t in vampire world and will be born many years after.


    I''ve been looking for him, met many men but didn''t felt anything till now.


    But that man__my boss !


    "Maybe he is the one I''m looking for though it wasn''t clear in the prophecy that the man would be human."


    Drenched into my own thoughts I prayed somehow for him to be that man-my mate !


    But deep down I feel or I''d say I believe he''s the one !


    @~@~@


    Agnes went to the company and was assigned many files to study.


    And was given a table besides Jairus. Both were sitting silently with heads buried in files.


    Jairus POV:


    I was glad to see her again. Happy I''d say or more than that. I arranged a table in my cabin for her. Right in front of mine so that I''d see her whenever I lift my head without getting caught ( :p )


    She was working diligently studying each file carefully by placing her finger tips upon every word. I peeked though the corner of my eyes time to time. She was beautiful __heavenly.


    Though I didn''t know her but I guess I fell for her.


    Oh heavens I was in love with her. Since When ?


    I don''t know....perhaps that night or perhaps yesterday when she came to me for job.


    "Should I tell her about that night & apologize ?"


    It was a tough question though I didn''t knew about circumstances.


    "I think I''d wait __since she doesn''t remember me if I''ll tell her it''s quite possible she''ll hate me. I''ll make her fall in love with me.


    Yes, that would be fine."


    I came up with this solution.


    Or I''d wait till she reveals her true motives.


    "It''s possible too that she remembers me and is here for revenge !


    Ugh ! I don''t know."


    I threw my head on table with a thump in irritation.


    I shook my head and those thoughts when she came to my desk with a file for some discussion. I immediately stood up & don''t know why I ordered her to come close so that I''d see the words clearly. And obviously it was for__ to bring her close to me.


    Don''t know why I slipped my hand beneath the file and touched hers. A sweet sensation filled my body. My heart was longing to taste her again !


    But I didn''t wanted to do without her consent this time.


    I , Jairus Ezekiel who neither asked for forgiveness nor forgive anyone__repented.


    I regretted that night over and over again & swore never to take revenge on any girl. But this lady, I want her....I need her.


    In this one week I became sure that I wanted her__badly.


    I gave her much work & she went back home late.....only to see her more.


    She doesn''t talk much despite my many trials. But I like her roaming around me. As she walks by my side with such delicacy that it takes my heart every time. I started to take her with me everywhere in the meetings .


    Maybe I was behaving like a pervert but my heart always says to touch her milky skin and to hold her hand. Within this week I got my chance when she got pierced her finger by the paper. I immediately went to her yelling for band aids, held her hand and lifted it upto my mouth in order to suck the blood untill the aid arrives.


    But I found it weird as she jerked her hand down and didn''t let me do so. Many things about her were wired. Like she rarely blink her eyes, didn''t lift her beautiful green eyes much, she started to wear thin gloves but why ?


    The most strange thing was that she wore them only when she was with me !


    Agnes POV:


    I was uncomfortable with my boss at first day. As I was aware of his stare. But why he was doing that ?


    "Well I imagined my job an easy-peasy task but it wasn''t. Not easy with his scent all around me."


    Helplessly I muttered to myself.


    He used to work within


    air-conditioned room with windows closed. With that cold air coming from AC , his scent was spreading in the whole cabin arousing my vampiric senses to a peak state.


    I used to control myself besides him. But it was tough__ quite impossible for me to stay away from him. The beast in me wanted him at once__badly. I used to avoid him, I started to stay away from him. But every time I tried this I was drawn to him more n more. The moment he touched my hand under the file a spark went throughout my body. I didn''t pushed him back in order to suck his energy.


    And again I didn''t felt any exposure of spiritual energy. And that was strange. Perhaps he was the one. That''s why I was being attracted to him. I guess he was burying me under a load of work intentionally. I''ve seen him staring at me with a strange feeling in his eyes.


    "No matter how much I deny that I don''t feel anything I was falling for him since the very first day .His glacial eyes and that weird feeling I loved it."


    Blushing I hid ny face within both hands.


    He always long for some private moments with me that''s why he used to took me everywhere with him.


    Though I loved being touched by him, the way he used to see me, the lame excuses he used to make to stay close to me __they''re loveable.


    " I can''t hurt him or  kill him even if he''s my culprit. Don''t know what is this feeling but every time he''s close to me I felt my heart racing."


    I was sure that I was already fallen a prey to love-heated passion.


    The day he held my finger close to his lips__Oh I can''t let him have my vampire blood. It''s forbidden and it''s quite possible that he might die if he''s not my soul mate !


    I started to wear gloves in order to cover my hands so that I might not hurt him__though I can''t suck his energy and he''s safe. I think I''m stupid to do so.


    I don''t want him to find out truth about me so I kept my gaze low most of time because of my color changing eyes. I believe he''d freak out !

 16 FLASHBACK/ IVE SEEN HER SOMEWHERE

    A familiar male voice:


    She was pretty, strikingly gorgeous, a redhead with jade eyes, icey white skin she seemed snow white. With a slender figure she was a perfect beauty.


    She entered in the class, all eyes were glued on her. With guys jaw dropped and girls extremely jealous. Indeed she was worth this kinda praise.


    The teacher introduced her to us AGNES REGENA.


    That was her name. She was a foreign student transferred to our school.


    She was fluent in English but her accent was a bit French which added more beauty to her appearance.


    That day she was wearing a white short frock with small red cherries printed on it. Flared at her waist and tightened above that. Her elegant curves were flaunting. Her long icey legs were bare and yes she was wearing white sandals.


    It was love at first sight perhaps. That I felt my heart racing for her. I think every boy in our class felt the same.


    Our teacher instructed her to sit and she came at the end of first row striding beautifully and sat with me !


    I felt myself in heaven that day. Though I wanted to talk to her and was becoming impatient but I was hesitating too.


    Confused what to do I kept my mouth shut. When she asked me herself, I couldn''t realized what she asked as I was busy staring in her eyes. And imagined myself dancing with her in the rose field. I went far__far away in my mind.


    When she touched my hand and brought me back. It was quite embarrassing how we firstly interact. But our further interaction was quite good. We grew into being best friends.


    Helping each other with assignments most likely she used to help me as she was a brilliant student. Moreover a foreigner too she knew many languages Spanish, French, Dutch. Don''t know how but she was really an amazing girl.


    And I was impressed very much. She lived here in US alone, she said her parents were abroad.


    The affection between us was growing too strong. But from my side it was completely platonic. But she used to say that she feels something different for me. This argument was the basis of our many quarrels. But at the end it was always settled. And we''re back again__happy.


    I admit I got fancied by her beauty but still she was not my type. She was so "touchy" !


    We used to study in the garden near by our school and she used to hold my hand often. I don''t know why but it made me feel awkward every time.


    That wasn''t it. She was aggressive__more like a psychological patient !


    I remember when a girl asked me a question from her book and in order to answer that query I took her text book and unintentionally touched her hand. Agnes was standing near by and immediately she punched that girl in face. I didn''t knew she was that strong woman, the girl''s nose got broken. That she''d to take a long leave & yes not to forget a surgery too.


    She was extremely jealous woman yet no doubt beautiful too. She couldn''t bear any woman around me. She was too possessive.


    And I hated it. I started to feel suffocated around her. She always said she loves me. But as usual I scolded her. And her face saddens.


    Don''t know why she was eager to be my girlfriend. Perhaps she idolized me as every girl in the school did.


    Yeah I was a famous in sports, played and won many medals for my school.


    You know crush !


    Due to her extreme nature I hid a secret from her.


    I started dating my neighbour. She was quite nice girl. Delicate, cute , intelligent and all of above she was understanding. Not of controlling nature or manupulating type.


    That''s why I fell for her.


    And that horrible day came !


    Agnes saw me with her in a park and confronted me there. That wasn''t horrible but WHAT SHE WAS __that was worth frightening.


    I came to know everything that day. My best friend actually was a bloodthirsty VAMPIRE !


    She came and grabbed me by collar she was crying I''d see tears in her eyes. But those weren''t green they''re RED , BLOOD RED !


    LIKE OF A DEMON !


    I waved my neighbour to leave at once. I''d clearly see rage in Agnes'' eyes. She was asking me the reason why I cheated ?


    Like hell we''re in a relationship before !


    We weren''t.


    She was in one-sided love.


    I was frightened at her horrendous appearance. Perhaps she sensed my fear so let my collar and lowered her head then she told me that she was a vampire !


    I honestly admit that my legs were trembling after listening this. But didn''t have the courage to run.


    Agnes hugged to keep me calm.


    She embraced me assuring that she wouldn''t hurt me as she was madly in love with me.


    The next two days were difficult actually every night for me got difficult to pass. I became terrified that a VAMPIRE IS IN LOVE WITH ME !


    I didn''t wanted to die so avoided to make her aggressive. I loved my neighbour and couldn''t leave her. So we kept our relationship low and hidden from Agnes.


    But after a month Agnes disappeared !


    ( she saw him and that girl making love across that dead end . )


    I was relieved when saw her note by my side in my room. Still don''t know how she placed that there.


    I really love you. But I''ve realized that you love someone else. And I''m just a third wheel. I''m sorry for causing you trouble. I love you still but I''m leaving. Don''t worry I''ll not be back to chase you.


    Stay happy my love.


    AGNES REGENA.


    And she was gone.


    I, THOMAS MARTIN


    I''m writing this diary about her and the moments we spend together. I don''t know where is she now. But I do really wish happiness for her.


    And yes I''m writing all this as a story like you''ve read in fantasies.


    But it''s true. And I''ll add this in my will that my diary will be passed on to my son and so on.


    I don''t know why I''m doing this but I really want people to realize that such creatures exist around us. Yes vampires exist.


    And they aren''t harmful like we''ve read or like we''re told. They also deserve love, respect and rights.


    -------------------


    I was sure that I''ve seen Regena somewhere.


    OH JESUS !


    She''s back.


    Again hunting for love and her mate.


    I''ve to tell Jairus about this.


    Genevieve was reading the diary of her


    father


    THOMAS MARTIN.


    Who married his neighbour and was living his life as a famous writer and businessman.

 21 IVE A SECRET AGNES

    "Ah ! hi dad."


    "How''s you my son ?"


    The voice was warm and full of love.


    "I''m okey. How''s you doin'' ?"


    "Ah ! Just keeping myself intact while living with this bit*h !"


    Jairus chuckled. As usual Mr. Ezekiel had a great humour.


    "Getting on your nerves, huh ?"


    "More than ever. She''s a love-thirsty woman. But you know son I can''t give her that."


    Mr. Michael was still waiting for his first wife, Remora Ezekiel.


    He knew she didn''t died but is hiding and she must have a solid reason of leaving his loving husband and only son. Don''t know why he was bearing his ex as his wife now. Perhaps because she was the mother of his second son.


    "Dad actually I..."


    He trailed off.


    They both were in contact but secretly because of his stepmother Samantha.


    The media was informed or they both showed the world that a family clash was going on between father & son, for a distraction. As after sometime people will forget it and everything will fade.


    As billionaire they both were a hot topic. But Mr. Ezekiel wanted to protect n hide his son''s little secret of being a vampire.


    "What is it Jairus ?


    Everything okey ?"


    He became worried and the current condition was worsening due to the new peace pact.


    "Yeah actually dad I....I''m going to be a father !"


    "What ?


    Are you serious? "


    Joy was in his tone but sure he was shocked.


    "Yes dad. Her name is Agnes Regena. And you know the child will be half royal vampire blood n half human blood."


    "Yes, cut that crap. I know it already. You''re also both halves. But I''m happy for you both."


    "But dad she doesn''t know that I''m a vampire too besides having your human blood."


    "Oh I see. Let''s settle this matter. I''m coming to meet my daughter- in-law & grandchild. Wait for me I''ll handle this."


    "But how''d you.....& what about Samantha."


    "Ah! forget her. I''m not afraid anymore. When the pact will be signed I''ll speak to the world that I''m proud to have such a wonderful son. Who is half human n half vampire."


    "Aw dad I love you."


    "I love you too son. Yayy I''m excited to be a grandpa !"


    "Haha we''ll be waiting."


    And the call was cut. Both men smiled as it was a new turn in their life.


    Will it bring happiness ?


    Or hatred ?


    -------------


    "Agnes honey ?"


    Jairus called her from back as she was busy in cutting vegetables. Perhaps she wanted some soup.


    "Yes dear."


    She answered without facing him and kept on cutting.


    "What are you doing here ?


    You should''ve said to me. Now take a side & let me do it."


    He snatched the knife, pushed her with the side of his butt and started cutting.


    "Aye I can do it myself."


    She tried to stop him. And to have the knife.


    "No I''ll do it for you both."


    He step backwards and raise the knife high.


    "Aann Jairus I can."


    She pouted while folding her arms.


    "I WILL !"


    He stressed and started again.


    Agnes sat on the shelf and placed her hand on tummy.


    Jairus stood there watching her and cutting__watching and cutting.


    And in between the eye contact he cut his finger.


    "Ouch !"


    Agnes immediately held his hand in worried expressions.


    "I told ya not to do that. Lemme see now."


    She pulled his hand for a  closer view. Which Jairus held back at once.


    "I''m fine. Just a minor cut. I''ll handle it."


    He avoided as his cut will be healed at once. What if Agnes will see and freak out at the reality.


    "I know you''ll. But let me see."


    She insisted.


    "No I''ll do it myself."


    Jairus exclaimed in anger and left the kitchen.


    Agnes was stunned at his reaction. She stepped off from the shelf & don''t know why she look down.


    No blood drops !


    -------------


    The lights were off and the table lamps too. Agnes was trying to sleep but couldn''t. She was still thinking about the morning and Jairus'' behaviour.


    He didn''t came home since evening. Just called that he''ll be late. Agnes turned over and kept staring at the roof.


    Agnes POV:


    I didn''t knew__ that night would take me this far. I met Jairus, a perfect man. Women''s love & known as a player in the circle.


    Thousands of girls everyday tries to lure him some for money other for fame. But why he chose me ? I mean when I told him about this child he could''ve hide the truth. But didn''t instead he accepted that he was the one who spend a night with me & the father of this child.


    Why, am I that special to him ?


    Or he''s just doing all this for our_I mean his child. Maybe he knows he''s a royal blood and only wants this child. No I can''t let him take my child. It''s ours not his not mine but ours.


    No__no I''m overthinking.


    If he thinks like that then why would he discuss about our future. I was in the planning along with our child.


    Sure he''ll marry me.


    He loves me.


    But where he is now ?


    Agnes sighed. And the door opened slowly. Jairus walked in taking short steps.


    He didn''t turned on the lights. And Agnes didn''t bothered that too. He walked closer to her side and ___


    His eyes were glowing red, those of vampires !


    At once he looked down, avoided gaze not to frightened Agnes.


    She held his hands as stepped out from blanket. And hugged him.


    "I''ve a little secret my love."


    He hushed, his voice low and full of despair and disappointment.


    "It doesn''t matter. As long as we''re together."


    She freed him from the embrace and scooped his face as Jairus lifted his flashing red eyes.


    "Dad will be coming tomorrow. We''ve so much to share. I hope you''ll understand me."


    He gave a weak smile.


    Agnes knew what he was talking about. But it wasn''t confirm whether about him or his relationship with father.


    "Sure I''ll. And I''m not going to leave you."


    Agnes assured him. Jairus placed his hand on her tummy.


    "I dearly love you both."


    And placed his lips upon hers gently opening them with tongue and rolling in. Jairus pulled her closer by his hands on her hips and squeezing them.


    Agnes put her fingers in his hair as Jairus crept his hand into her lingerie and placed on her breast.


    The moon goddess blessed the couple while they made passionate love.

 31 HUNTING LOVE

    MEET THE CHARACTERS


    [URI JAIRUS EZEKIEL ]


    Working as an actress she''s the daughter of billionaire Jairus Ezekiel & Agnes Regena. Both her parents are royal blood vampires. Uri born half vampire & half human is living in the world where both the species are intermingled friendly.


    Her vampiric powers n senses are sealed by her parents and her vampiric nature is suppressed a lot that she''s almost human.


    But wait !


    Like her parents when she''ll meet her mate her senses will become free. And her vampire nature will rise.


    During a shoot for an add the redhead star meets a guy. Probably a spotboy & falls in love with him.


    The milk beauty of advertising industry with glacial eyes falls for an ordinary boy.


    But he is her mate as they both end up in bed after the successful promotion of her add. And after that night the guy disappears. Uri''s senses are at it''s peak and she tries to find that man.


    But to her dismay he vanished don''t know where to. And Uri is forced to marry a young billionaire.


    [MEET BLAYZE XAVIER ]


    A young billionaire and the only son of Xander Xavier, Blayze Xavier is a play boy. Enjoying his bachelor life and playing with girls, having many girlfriends and countless one-night stands. Still he''s the heartthrob of girls.


    Upon the request of his dearest friend he decides to invest in an advertising company. He meets Uri there the young stunning actress and falls in love with her at first sight.


    The actress with raven hair, sea green eyes takes his heart and seeks his attention. ( yeah she changed her appearance )


    She mistook him for a spot boy and Blayze let it happens. They both spends much time together and affection between them grows into love. After a party held for Uri in honour of her successful add they both ends up in bed.


    The next day Blayze is called by his dad that his marriage has been fixed to the daughter of billionaire Jairus Ezekiel. Immediately he leaves for home. And meets with an accident. Which causes him severe injuries & a complete plastic surgery of his face.


    After 4 months of recovery he tries to find that advertising girl but all in vain. As Uri was working under a disguise and a fake name. Hopelessly he agrees for the marriage upon the wish of his dad.


    What will happen next ?


    Blayze has changed after the surgery.


    Uri is back to her original appearance & as well as her senses are awake now.


    They''re known-strangers


    As well as mates now.


    BUT...


    They hate each other.


    As they both love someone else.


    Both are.....


    Running away from each other. In the HUNT OF THEIR LOVE.


    And the tale goes on.