7. New Lease Of Life

Back in my room, the food is served by Ingrid. Life is no better....you know why because I am constantly being followed everywhere I go. If I go to the toilet Ingrid is sent to follow. When I need to take a walk Ryson is sent to watch from afar. Gosh it is frustrating but I can't do anything about it. I have no right to complain because I brought this upon myself, if I had just kept still at least I would be free.

Mr. Vamps is still keeping his distance. The reason being he is afraid to tear me up or he dreads to look at me. I heard from Ingrid that when he is angry he hides inside his room afraid to lose control. The room was forbbiden and no one was allowed inside it. She said I was the first one who entered it after it had been declared no entry. It's a pity that my luck was in fact a curse that took away my happiness.

She also told me that he once went out of control and destroyed some part of this castle. He burnt down his own room with a flick of his finger. He went and attacked people freezing anything that got in the way. His eyes were brimming red. Sometimes he went flying summoning strong winds that swept out buildings nearby. That day he came back with burnt and dirtied clothes. Luckily the injuries he attained had healed just after he had gotten them.

When he returned he summoned some lightning that brought heavy downpour that almost sank the castle. If it was not for her, this place would have been long gone. He still listened to his sister's plea and managed to calm down at the last minute.

Those were the days that lngrid had told me with a sigh. She wished to forget these memories however her mind had imprinted them so deeply that no one can make her forget.

"You know what brother was not like that. He was a man of few words but he fitted in so well. He changed after that accident. It was not him alone everyone changed, they aren't who they were anymore," she explained but left me wanting to hear more.

"What happened?" I asked for the first time feeling sad for him. Had he gone through as much as I have. "That he has to open up to you himself at least when he is ready. He was the most affected," she finished as she munched on a biscuit in her mouth. Ingrid had offered me some, however, I refused because I didn't have an appetite.

I did not ask anymore but I was too curious to what had changed him so much to be who he is and I felt like seeing myself in him. Thank god I stopped myself because, I never wanted to be as unfeeling as he is. All he has ever done to me is ignore me and force his demands upon me.

Sigh.

Days passed since the talk with Ingrid or since Mr Vamps locked himself in his room or since my every step is being watched. Nothing changed much except myself getting quite comfortable in the castle. It is quite wonderful being around and I am starting to feel as if I can fit in. They treat me so well, well the exception is still in his room. I am told stories which are humorous and that take depressing matters out of my mind. I heard he had previously ransacked the house when one of his enermy had dared to attack him. So like him. What do you expect from someone who is strong and unreasonable as he is.

I am busy eating a roasted turkey, fried rice, veggies and many side dishes on the table. I was told they do not really like cooked food or any other foods. They could go on days without eating anything. And never feel hungry or weak. I can't deny that I was impressed when I heard that.

Ryson, Ingrid and the rest of the people except the workers and you know who were sitting with me at the table. And everyone was getting along. That is until the door was forced open with a click.

Everyone turned their heads to see who had just joined us and to say I was surprised is an understatement. I looked up to see Mr Vamps eying me up and down as he sat on his seat. He looked calm but his eyes told another story. They are beautiful sapphire eyes that showed too much pain hidden in their very depth.

He did not say a word as he ordered his meal and ate as gracefully as usual. He is the first I saw eating food as if he was a normal human being.

I can't believe I was caught up in his life. I sometimes visualise him with his stoic face. I can not get him out of my mind. I don't even know if he can ever be at easy in my presence. I proved to be a nuisance in his life. It is natural I had to rebel to my kidnnaper or else I won't be like any other normal girl.

When everyone left leaving the two of us, he instructed Miss Essey to take the dishes away. I sat quietly struggling to find words to start a conversation with. I kept my trembling hands under the table. Rubbing off the sweating palms on my dress.

"Ahh... I am sorry for trying to escape and I mean it," I blurted out waiting for his reaction. He stared at me before taking his leave. He did not even roll his eyes or anything like that. It looked like he was barely holding himself from crushing me to dust.

I plunged myself down on the table, my mind spinning looking for a way to get him talking again. I put on a smile as an idea crept up. I decided to act up tomorrow when he isn't expecting it.