Semua Bab The Vampire’s Obsession : Bab 11 - Bab 20

I just followed where Eliyah went and quickly found the restroom. I caught my cousin coming out of the Men’s Comfort Room. He said something to me, but I didn’t really pay attention. As I entered the Women’s Comfort Room, I immediately locked myself inside one of the cubicles.I sat on the closed toilet lid and leaned back. I could still feel my face burning like hell.I need to give up my virginity for the sake of the ritual. I don’t know what exactly I’m dreading—because I’ve never done it before and have no idea how, or because I’m giving it to a man I barely even know? Or maybe both. Heck! I didn’t see this coming. I knew being a vampire was going to be bloody but… ugh.“Calm down, Astra. They say it actually feels good,” I tried convincing myself.From what I’ve heard, it’s supposed to be a mix of pleasure and pain. Painful at first, but later on, it fades… and then comes the pleasure. Shit! What am I thinking? No matter what it feels like, I shouldn’t give it to someone I don’t

I carried Tati upstairs and into my room. I left Aunt Ophelia downstairs—she was still hugging the flower like her life depended on it. I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or feel bad for her because she truly believed my lie. Eliyah didn’t leave his room either, probably still sulking over his stolen first kiss.I placed Tati on the bed. I lay down beside him, facing him while I gently scratched his belly. He loves it when I do that—he even rolls on his back and lifts his legs up in the air.Without meaning to, I let out a sigh.It’s only halfway through the day, but it already feels like a whole week has passed. And this day isn’t even over yet. I still have a long night ahead. I need to conserve my energy—because the worst is yet to come. I don’t know what’s going to happen later... Whatever. Come what may.I yawned and eventually drifted off to sleep. I woke up to the sound of the door being slammed open. My first thought was Aunt Ophelia—only she enters like that—but what I saw was a

“You know him, Astra?” Tita asked, shocked, before her anger surged again. “You shameless people! You ganged up on me! Eliyah, call the authorities and have that animal arrested! Trespassing!”“T-Tita—”“And you, young lady. Get out of my house,” she snapped at me. “I welcomed you with open arms and this is how you repay me?” Her eyes teared up again. “Fine! Go live your life. Go with that animal and burn together!”“See? She’s kicking you out,” Brix said plainly. “Let’s go, Astra.”I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t lose this home.I turned to Brix. “I-I need Mr. Billy…”Brix looked confused. “Why?”“Dahlia, call the authorities and have that animal arrested!”“Shut the fuck up, human, or I’ll choke you to death!”I quickly pulled Brix out of the house. I couldn’t think straight with all the yelling. Once we were out of earshot, I faced him. He looked bored by it all.“She’s kicking you out, Astra. Pack your things and move out of this hell.”“Call Mr. Billy and ask him to buy flo—

I went back inside the big house, climbed up to the dusty room, and curled myself on the fabric I laid earlier. I couldn’t get that stranger’s words out of my head. If what he said was true, then he’s right. Damn it! Really? There’s no way I can unlink myself from Brix if that’s the case. I mean, how could I kill him? A demon like him? How could I even get close to him without getting myself killed first?I laughed to myself, bitterly. This is ridiculous. But deep inside… I’m hoping there is a way. I know there is. But right now, I have no choice but to follow whatever he wants.That swirl of thoughts helped me fall asleep instantly.I woke up to the sound of rustling downstairs. I got up from the bed and stretched. My body was sore from sleeping. It took a few seconds before the memories of last night came flooding in. I’m no longer with Aunt Ophelia. I’m here now… in this big house Brix gave me.I grimaced when I felt sticky all over. That’s when I realized—I practically bathed in d

Celeste left me in the kitchen to ask the workers to speed things up so we could leave. I was left with a cloud of thoughts—dangerous ones, especially knowing someone could read them all.Who would’ve thought Brix once associated himself with a human? And they weren’t just acquaintances—they became friends. How deep was their relationship? Was it intimate enough for him to go that far? I mean, Brix wouldn’t have gotten that angry unless he really valued what they had.I let out a heavy sigh. My eyes landed on the empty blood pouch sitting on the table. Suddenly, I felt that thirst again. I cleaned it up before following Celeste. I caught up with her just as she was escorting the workers out the door, thanking them for their work.“No snacks first?” one of them joked with a soft laugh.“I’ll just add to your pay,” Celeste replied coldly. She had her hand on the door, ready to slam it in their faces. “Leave now if you want to stay alive and keep your jobs.”“Can I get your number first?