Chapter 7: New LifeConfusion drew on my face as I heard Lara speak. “You mean in this house?” “Oh, no no no. She means that we live here in this town and our house was just around your land since we worked for the previous owner for a long time. We still took care of it even though we weren’t paid.” Mina sounded like Hella which made me smile. “Thank you, I will pay you guys for it don’t worry.” “Uhm, we don’t have a job, we were thinking if…we could work you and work here still,” Lara said and everyone went silent waiting for my response. I didn’t know how to answer her. “It was hard for us to find another job, the main road was a mile away from here. Also, we didn’t have a degree to apply in the city.” Mina added, I see. “Well, not a problem.” Their faces immediately lit up with full glee. “Thank you, Madam. Thank you very much.” All of them were thanking me, their thank you and priceless expression of gratitude were pleasing. “Let’s eat.” Lara declared, I thought
Chapter 8: The Legend“Why?” I asked. “Our town has a reputation of being the town of vampires.“ Mina said which made me stop eating and looked at her. “But I don’t think it’s true,“ she added.“Really? I didn’t stumble on that rumor. “ If I did, I wouldn’t be here. Vampires despise my name so much. “Well, there is nothing to worry about that, since it wasn’t true. “ Lara said and nodded. “Of course, vampires are just myths. “ Mina said and continued eating while could feel them tensed up and acting unbothered. “Well, there will be no smoke if there were no fire? How did the rumor start? “ I had gone interested on about vampires in this place.“I don’t know when that myth started but I heard the whole town was resided by vampires under the care of their head or leader who owns the whole town. As the neighboring town arise and became populated the vampires started leaving the town. “ “So the tales were created by the neighboring town? “ I asked and she shrugged. “I don’t
Chapter 9: Cravings“Because of our town's reputation, we never had new residents or even tourists here. Not just Pio who noticed your presence but the whole town.“ Carding explained that to me. “Okay, do you want to buy something?“ I asked him. I realized that it wasn't safe to ask too much in here. “None, Madam.“ He answered so we walk back to our car. He never left my side and even walked next to me. He also opened the door for me. He looked professional when he did that despite the that he wore cheap clothes.His face wasn't familiar but I didn't have a good feeling about him. Maybe he was indeed a vampire or his ancestor. I have questions but I'd rather be clueless than learning that this place isn't safe and die thinking I did a wrong decision moving in here. Of all creatures, why vampires? I have killed hundreds of vampires and I'm sure only of few who didn't know me. I opened the plastic bag and took a stick of banana and eat it. I need to calm myself. ***“Go
Chapter 10: Birth of The Immortal Baby"Hana," Lara warned her. I knew she was right, it was too early for my child to kick."She's right, I am only pregnant for probably three weeks or four," I said, it was a little confusing despite the glee this had caused me."Vampires develop in a month only," Hana said and I saw Mina hold her hand to stop her so she did and step back. "I am carrying a half-witch and a half-human not a vampire, Hana." I corrected her. "I'm sorry, madam Zil. Hana is very transparent with her emotion and everything that is in her head. We also thought the same, your child probably has vampire blood, if it does then you'd be giving birth anytime soon." I shook my head in disagreement. "Impossible.""Then that is not a problem, madam," Lara said and dismissed the two girls. I was about to lose my patience, and salute Lara's empathy and felt that I was on the verge of spitting fire. I bear no Vampire."Ah!" I suddenly felt sore in my stomach. "Are you
Chapter 11: Little Blood SuckerShe blinked twice and I saw how her eye changed. It went red and became brown again. "Are you still hungry?" I softly asked and my finger made its way to her cheek. I chucked when she held my finger. "Aw!" I squealed when she suddenly bit it. I pulled it away and she started crying. "No, you had enough," I said and I looked at Lara who was confused too. "She's still hungry, I guess." She said and was about to get another bag of blood. "I said no, you had enough," I said when she tried to catch my hand again. She started crying uncontrollably and it was suffocating for me. I was torn between letting her drink my blood or disciplining her. Lara came and gave me another bottle of blood. "She is still a baby, she needs that," Lara said. I gave it to her and Zaya pushed it away. I scooped her from bed and stood near the window. "Zaya, look, isn't it nice out there?" I asked and she stopped for a few seconds. She looked out there and her eyes we
Chapter 12: Nightmares in Her Eyes"Mom! Mom!" I pulled my blanket up to cover my face and rolled to the left. "Momma, come on." I heard her grunt in annoyance so I looked at her."It's too early, Zaya. What do you want?" I spoke half asleep."Aunt Hella called, and she is on her way here." My drowse shattered pulling me to sit up."Where's my phone?" Zaya handed it to me and I dialed her number. She picked it up in no time."Hey, bitch." I haven't heard her voice for a while. "What on earth has gotten in your mind? I thought you'd travel the world to move on." I said it was only a few months since we parted. "I can not miss seeing Zaya, she growing too fast. The last time I checked she should be in your womb by now. Did you cast a spell on her to fasten her growth? What the hell? I called and she said she's your daughter. How come she's already speaking-" I cut the line and my baby looked confused. She was looking at me with a serious face. She unfortunately looked like her father
Chapter 13: Playtime“You gotta be kidding, Zil!” I closed my eyes as she hissed that way with wide eyes. She lowered her voice and said, “You hate vampires to death, how did you end up giving birth to a vampire?” “She can still hear you, and it was before not now. My daughter is innocent, she had no business with other vampires out there. You better watch your mouth before you hurt my daughter’s feelings.” She blew a harsh breath and sat next to me. My office room was secure, and no one could overhear us but Zaya could.“This child truly came from you.” I nodded and looked at me. “I believe, this happened for a reason, I could not conceive a pure witch since my mother cursed me, and it would be impossible to give birth to a half-human alive since humans are weaker. The Vampire child was stronger, the curse couldn’t touch her, and she even consumed my power. I wouldn’t be able to have a child if she wasn’t a vampire. You know I wanted a child. And destiny gave her to me.” Sh
Chapter 14: The AccusationI harshly pushed her away. “That’s cringy,” she pushed me harder. “Just kidding! Do you think I’d do that? Duh, over my dead body!” I rolled my eyes and bit my inner cheek to hold my smile. “You should sleep now before you can think of anything operatic again,” I said and left her. I turned my back to the door when she called my name. “Zill…” I stopped but did not bother to turn. “Are you happy now?” “Yeah,” “I see, I can finally sleep at ease. I have been waiting for this, that you finally find what makes you truly happy. It has been decades since we left the coven searching for this.” “Thank you,” what she said was true. I left the coven to find freedom, happiness, and contentment. She came with me because she was raised to serve me and serving me was what she thought was the purpose of her life. I hate to think that she wanted to serve me all her life. I wanted her to have a life too. I hope she’ll find her true purpose here. Not just ser