I widened my eyes when the door burst open. Nelson abruptly turned around to cover up for me but it was already late.
“Sir I forgot to... What!” It took my eyes few seconds to change, about my fangs, I got that covered. If she saw anything, she might think it was hallucination.
“Where are you manners? Do I have to remind you all the time that you don't burst into my office without permission unless I called you in. Are you that senseless to capture that?”
She stood on the same spot with her mouth slight opened. “I'm, I'm sorry sir.... I, I.” She cleared her throat then walked over. “I think this slip when I was packing the files so I came to drop it. Is there anything you'd like me to work on for now?” She asked rather perplexed.
“Nothing for now. I'll call you when I need you. Leave my office.”
“All right sir.” She nodded then walked out after glimpsing at Nelson who shrugged his shoulders.
“Adrien, did she see anything?” He darted to my front. “Why ain't you angry?”
“I'm not sure and if she does we are going to talk about it later. I'm thirsty for blood, right now.” He scoffed. He rolled over to a seat. “Or I should feed on you?”
“That's ridiculous. You'll rather starve yourself than suck human's blood. Are you planning to feed in your office? Why don't you do that before leaving home?”
“I was going to but the maids infuriated that I forgot to do that before leaving. I will not be able to control myself if I continue like this, I might even suck humans blood. Nelson, I'm thirsty.” I said grimly.
“What do you want me to do? Do you want me to feed you mine?” He uttered.
“Ew... Hell no. Why would I suck from your rotten blood. Ew, I'd rather devour Amara than suck your fucking blood.” He narrowed his eyes dubiously.
“Wait, are you planning to kill her? I thought you don't suck humans blood.”
“Not really, I've never tasted humans blood before but I'm planning to. Maybe tonight because all the bloods I've been perceiving smell sweet.” I demure. “Actually I can feed on human without killing them. There's a whole different method. First time I don't know how it feels because I'm addicted to drip.”
“You can't do that to her. I thought you like her.”
“Like her? Oh that's ridiculous. I'm afraid to fire her because I mightn't find someone as good as she is. This boring chat won't help me, I need to feed.”
“Are you going back home?” I stood up then closed the laptop.
“Do you have the car key?” I asked after stretched out my hand for the key.
“You said I shouldn't drive any of your cars.” He said as he made a funny face. I felt like sending him some punch maybe that would restart his brain.
“You know what, never mind.” I walked out of the office with no destination in mind. I wasn't planning to go home.
I sniffed in the smells. It only triggered my craves because humans blood seemed special. I ignored everyone till I reached the parking lot. “Give me the key.” I said to the driver. He looked confused.
“I can drive you to where you heading. Please don't fire me, I haven't done anything wrong.” Should I said I was more perplexed than him. Why would I fire him because he hasn't done anything.
“Just give me the key.” I repeated.
“Please sir I'm sorry for whatever I've done unknowingly.” I arched my brow. He was wasting my fucking time while holding key. I have zero percent for patient.
“Just hand over the key already.” I seethed coldly. He handed the key in fear. I overlooked as I hopped in the car and drove out in full speed. “I'm not sure I hired those monkeys. Imagine?” I'd have to deal with all my workers later.
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?Cleopatra's pov?
I knocked on the door. I waited by the doorstep then knocked again. The door was opened by Karl. I surprise when he used his hand to obstruct the way.
“Are you going to keep me out here, won't you tell me to come in?” I asked.
“Just a second.” He shut the door.
“What's wrong with him?” I muttered to myself. After few seconds the door was opened.
“Please come on in.” He moved out of the way as he walked me in. “Ta-da.” I gasped at the sight.
“Happy birthday baby doll.” They chorused. I was nearly speechless when I looked around the living room. There were cakes, balloons, flowers and more that I couldn't even mention.
“Lisa, Dailey, and you Karl? This is really a surprise.” I covered my mouth in bewilderment.
“Happy birthday girlfriend and I love you so much.” Lisa hugged me.
“Come on, let her go I need to give her warm hug too.” Dailey said. I walked over. I couldn't describe how I felt but the feeling was good.
“Who planned this?”
“Karl's idea. He actually bought all this. My gift is going to be special.” Lisa said.
“Well, I bought you a present and I hope you love it.” She opened a box, she unwrapped something. “I didn't know you'll be wearing a pink dress today. I'm so glad the pearl ribbon will match with your outfit and hair.” I was super elected when she gave me the ribbon.
“It's really pretty.” I said excitedly.
“Just your favorite colour.” She motioned me to turn around and I did. She packed my hair in a ponytail style using the ribbon. “It really looks great on you.”
“Everything look great on her.” Lisa rolled her eyes playfully. “I should have brought her something too.” She muttered but I heard her. I placed a hand on her shoulder. I grinned as I played with her cheeks.
“You all have done enough.”
“Ain't we starting the party?” Karl interrupted.
“I'm taking everyone out, let's party tonight.” Said Lisa with a grin.
I slumped to a chair then shook my head negative. “I'm not interested. If you're planning to celebrate with me it should be here. I'm not intending to go out for crowdy celebration.” I complained.
“We are clubbing tonight and you dare not say no to this.” Karl said enthusiastically. He picked a pancake and forced it into my mouth.
“I'm not interested.” I said mouthful.
“I'll have you dragged along.” Dailey said.
I threw my hands in air surrender. “Whatever.” I sighed loudly.
?Brenda's pov?
“That good for nothing child.” I massaged her shoulders tenderly. “Your father and I have to fight over the same issue because of her. I'm afraid he'd favor her more than you.” She uttered frustratedly.
“Why don't you return her to where you pick her from? You have me now and beside you don't like her anymore.” I sat beside her then held her right hand.
“He doesn't want that. He said he had been the one taking care of her ever since she was a baby so that makes her his daughter. That's really absurd.”
“Ridiculous. Why would he say that? I'm his daughter after all. Why did he care so much about Cleopatra. Mother, if you don't do something about this I'm sorry I'll do something stupid.” She grabbed my hands abruptly.
“Please dear, don't do such a thing. She has been our child before I give birth to you... I know how hard it'd be for your father to abandon his adopted child but I promise you that I'll do something about it.”
“I don't believe your words.” I replied with a scowl.
“Believe me Brenda. She'll leave this house very soon. Perhaps I'll ask your father to arrange a marriage for her. She's old enough for that after all.” I was going to jump up in excitement but I have to conceal it. I would want mum to back down.
“So I'm the one that owns the new car? I know you get the car for me.” She lifted a brow, baffled. “You don't know anything about the car? You're not the one that bought the luxury car?”
“I don't really know the car you're talking about. I didn't order for any car...”
“Dad did...”
“He must've got it for you then.”
“You think so? He didn't buy the car for me.”
“How can you be this sure? Don't get it twisted. He'll handover the key to you once he gets back from work.”
“It's Cleopatra's. It's pink so definitely he bought it for her as a birthday gift.” I whimpered with frustration.
“What? Please Brenda look at me...” She cupped my cheeks to make me look at her. I shoved her hand already pissed up. “Eh Brenda.”
“Leave me alone.” I walked out. I'm really pissed. “I swear Cleo, you have to pay for this.”
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Adrien hasn't fed even when he left the office. Nelson was worried about him as he kept calling but Adrien chose to ignore. He was at his favorite spot, perhaps waiting for that ugly old jerk.
The moon has came out and the stars shined so bright. He was on top of the tower blocks. He put his hands behind and rested on them. His legs were sway in the air.
“Are you waiting for me?” The voice was unfamiliar to him so he didn't bother to look behind him.
“Absolutely not.” He said and released air smoke from his mouth. “Don't mess up my mood just leave.” He said.
“You are actually waiting for Ging, ain't you?” He looked back then moved in an instantaneous manner from where he was sitting as he grabbed the guy neck. He was fast and strong.
“Did he use human for his experiment again?” Adrien asked the guy who wouldn't stop grinned.
“Are you surprise. If you are waiting to see him, I'm afraid you'll have to wait a thousand years again.” he hasn't let go of his neck. A red mark appeared on Adrien's neck.
“Oh you also have the moon mark? You won't be able to resist human blood whenever the mark comes out.” He smirked mischievously.
“This is just a waste of time...” Before the guy knew when he was going to do, Adrien has already pulled out a stake as he stabbed him right in his heart.
“Nooo...” He screamed as his body started fading.
“I hate the game Ging is playing. Dumb human.” He dusted his hands then hid the stake. Ging happened to be an old doctor who had lived hundred years before. He used human being for experiment by transfusing vampire's blood into their body system. During the process some became immortals. Adrien has encountered with him many time but he was unable to take him down.
He returned to his spot. Since the moon mark has appeared, he has to try stay away from human. He jumped down from the tower blocks. He strolled down the road. He could sense some vampires among humans as he kept on walking. He didn't intended to hunt for vampire tonight.
“I should have a Scottish tonight.” He halted at the doorstep of the boîte. It was a nightclub that belongs to a Frenchman and it was a favorite spot for every vampire. They'd be able to feed on human without anyone's notice. He glanced around before walking in. “Oh.” He puffed air out as he heading inside. Different colorful lights beam, loud music with people dancing to it. He walked into the VIP lounge.
“Bartender!” He tapped the button on the table.
“Oh sir you are here. What would you like me to offer you?” The lady asked him in a seductive voice. It was obvious Adrien wasn't in mood.
He ignored her seductive smirk. “Scottish only.”
“Don't you need anything else?”
“Are you sick of living?” He said coldly. She panicked as she walked away to bring his order. He was cold likewise his face. He brought out a cigarette pack from his pocket.
“Here sir.” He put the cigarette in his mouth. The lady moved over and lit it for him.
“If you ever need my serve, just call me.” she admired his beauty before walking away.
“Ugly monkey.” He cursed underneath.
He could sense everything from where he was. He only needed some time alone.
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Brenda walked over and ignored everyone. Lisa looked at her disgustedly. “What the heck is she doing here, Cleo?” Dailey asked hostilely.
“She told me she was bored at home so I asked her to come over. Is everything OK?”
“Of course everything isn't fine. In fact she's not welcome.” Dailey said sternly.
“Of course I'm not here because of you guys. I'm here because of my sister and if you ain't comfortable, you should leave us.” She shouted.
“Stop Brenda.” Despite how she treated Cleopatra. She would never shut her out .
“Such an arrogant bitch.” Lisa snarled.
“I won't have you abuse my sister Lisa. Please she's also here to have fun. Moreover she's old enough.”
“Fun or stalk on you?”
“Whatever.” She gulped down her cocktail. “I have to pick this call, it's dad.” She said as she excused them.
It was a nice move for Brenda to carry out her plan. “I'm going to use the restroom. Tell Cleopatra that I'll leave immediately and she shouldn't worry about me.”
“Are you going to hook up with someone tonight?” Karl and Brenda seemed to get along because she was secretly crushing on him but Karl never noticed that. He thought her as his sister. He loved Cleopatra instead but he never told her about his feeling. She left their side.
Brenda walked up to Justin then whispered something to his ear. “You are going to pay me right?” Justin asked.
“And why should I pay you? Ain't you secretly crushing on her and if you think you can't do it, just forget about it.”
“Wait, are you sure about it? What if she doesn't want me?”
“Then force her. I'm sick of her being a virgin, she really needs someone to do it for her but she's afraid to ask.” Justin nodded happily. He took a last glance at her before walking out.
He was lucky enough, Cleopatra was about to head back to her friends. “Hey cutie.” He called out.
“I know you...”
“Justin, actually I know you too. Ain't you Cleopatra?”
“Yes I am. What can I do for you.”
“We are actually in the same department. Trust me I've been finding a way to approach you. You seem to be friendly to everyone but we never get a chance to chat.”
“So...” She looked at him. She was a bit surprised to be approached by a gangster. Actually that was everyone thought about him. He has bad boy tattoo on his body and the way he behaved. The master of playboys, that was actually Justin and his gang.
“If you don't mind, joining me at the table over there.” Cleo was about to say something but he put a finger on her full pink lips. “Sush babe, I don't bite. You are here to have fun right?”
“My friends...”
“Not everyone remember each other at nightclub. Don't let anyone deprive you of night fun. Come on.” He pulled her along with him.
He made her seat before sitting beside her. She cleared her throat to start a conversation, she was trying to make herself comfortable around him. “So did you come here alone?” He shook his head. He pulled out a cigarette then lit it.
“No, I came with friends. They must be somewhere fucking bitches.” She gulped down air then moistened her lower lip.
“Am I not going to ruin your nice moment?” He was trying to hold her but she moved away from him.
“oh sorry. Of course not. Having you around is really great. It's really a honor meeting your acquittance.”
It's not really a honor. She thought. “Here have some drink.” He offers her cocktail.
She looked at the drink then his face. “No thanks.”
“Why? Are you nervous? You shouldn't be because I won't you. It's just a drink that come from my heart. You don't want to make me feel bad by rejecting it. This is our first time chatting, if you treat me harshly I might think you're not the kind of person I assume you to be and that'd be unfair ”
“ I'm sorry, I didn't mean to reject it but... I'm just being cautious of what I drink. I'm going to drink it if that's what you want.” She gulped the cocktail. Justin called for more cocktail. A little alcoholic, few cups would get her tipsy and that was his intent. To get her drunk as Brenda told him.
He puffed out the smoke. “You look like barbie doll with this hair. I must say you love pink colour so much.” She chuckled.
“Yeah, I love pink.”
“And it suits you. Look at your hair.” He ran his finger through her hair. She was that drunk, she shifted a little.
“I should leave.” She tried to stand up but Justin held her down.
“Not yet my lady. You gotta drink with me then after that we are going to leave.” He made her drink more and more till she was intoxicated.
“I need to use the restroom. I feel like throwing up.” She said. Inward, Justin was smiling. He smirked as he nodded. She headed to the restroom, a bit intoxicated. She walked into the restroom and threw up. She wiped her mouth then washed her face to make her blur vision clear. She widened her eyes with her hands. “I need to go home... Dad will be mad at me.” She mumbled. She walked out of the restroom. Justin was so engrossed in his phone as he didn't notice her walking away. She wandered around since she was intoxicated, she didn't know the exist door but ended up in the VIP lounge. So calm as she walked inside.
Adrien's fangs were ready to devour anyone. Like other vampires, he craves for blood. He didn't care if he was going to suck human's blood. He just wanted to satisfied himself. The moon mark was almost faded but he has starved himself for too long. He needed to feed. He was afraid he might hurt anyone and he didn't know if he'd ever going to survive after sucking human blood. He hasn't done that before for. His way of feeding was different from how other vampires feed.
He puffed out smoke and sipped his drink. Cleopatra didn't know where she was. It was the footsteps Adrien heard, he refused to look at him. All the lights in the room was red. “Leave!” He said without looking. He was more concern that he was in his true form. Changed eye, visible fangs and that moon mark.
“Um?” Cleopatra muttered.
“Leave now if you don't want to die.” He said then looked up at her. She wasn't scared because she wasn't in her right sense. She didn't budge an inch. Without any delay he teleported to her in an instantaneous manner. He was losing grip of himself, his crave was something he couldn't control. He sidelong his head to her neck ready to bite her...
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