"Are you sure this is what you want, it feels a little forced" Trina said.
Lina sighed, "Can you guys stop it, I like him and that is enough"
"It has only been a month now & you're already leaving with him, yes he treats you well and seems to like you but are you sure there is no motive behind all that," her other friend said.
Lina frowned, "I don't think so, or he would have shown it already".
"You forget that sometimes men can go to any length to get what they want. He's a rich, handsome billionaire while you are just an average person who is an intern at his company. Yes, he helped and took care of you, even risking his life to save you but you can never be too careful" Trina said.
"Or maybe you have been looking for a chance to escape from your controlling brother that you're willing to be used by the big boss to get away
Lina gazed at her friends and sighed, "I know your looking out for me but as you said maybe his not into me, but I confirmed with him and Avril assured me he did ".
"And that's enough, do you trust him that much now than us? Someone, you just meant a few weeks back? "Trina asked.
Lina got up," I love you guys but your off topic now. I need to go study, see you later at the hostels "
...
She knew they were right, maybe Avril had his hidden agenda. But apart from her brothers, no one had treated her the way he did.
Since he became her boyfriend he was so good to her for Lina to have any doubts. But when her friends pointed out the facts she didn't want to acknowledge Lina knew she had been lying to herself.
Failing to concentrate Lina decided to go back to her room.
"What are you doing here?"Lina asked her brother, he was standing outside her door.
Archie smiled, "I missed you "She ran to his side hugging him.
"I missed you too, where is Harry?" she asked.
"His still busy with work but will join us after his done, "he said.
"Are you treating me out for dinner? "excited Lina asked.
"Mmm, it's been so long since we did and you have missed your medicine for these two weeks, "he said.
Lina frowned," Can we not do it, you know how it makes me feel "
Archie held her hand as they walked out," I know and am sorry but if you continue to miss it your sickness will return and the pain will be worse "
Lina followed him to the car," But I have missed it and am still okay "
"That's because the last two doses were strong enough to last this long, but if you don't take it soon. You will know what will happen "he said.
Lina gave in as they sat in the car and her brother drove off.
Harry met them at the restaurant and they dined together.
"How has it been living with that gorgeous man "Harry had asked.
"Great, he treats me well, "she said.
"Hasn't he done anything to you, that you want to tell us?" said Archie as his eyes stared down at the now fading bite marks on her neck.
"No, we are so busy at the company that when we get home... All we do is eat and sleep "she answered.
"You still share your bed with him?" curious Harry asked.
"Not really, it's the other way round. We sleep in his room, so it is his bed we are using now "Lina said.
Archie gritted his teeth and Harry seemed to be overjoyed.
After dinner, Archie offered to drive her back. Harry had to go meet someone so it was just them again.
"Before we go, you need to take your medicine, "he said.
Lina scowled but pulled up her sleeves as he grabbed something from the back. She watched him open the little box and take out the syringe.
Carefully he injected the liquid into her veins, she frowned in pain but didn't cry out.
"Done, I don't need to remind you what will happen next "he said.
She nodded pulling down her sleeve and leaning back.
"I know it helps but it stings more than the sickness, "she said closing her eyes.
"Since it's been so long your body has developed a resistance to it so it will be more painful this time, so bear with it "he said.
"I know "Lina leaned back. Archie dropped her back to her hostels and left.
....
Staggering into her room, Trina got up holding her friend.
"Help me to bed" muttered Lina.
"It's the drug? "she asked.
"Mmm, brother said it's been long since I had another so this one will be more painful "she cried.
Getting into bed Trina covered her up.
"Okay, rest now and don't worry I will take care of you, "she said.
Lina smiled weakly and closed her eyes.
...
"Why do you keep doing that? "Harry asked his brother when he arrived home.
"You know it's needed to control her or she will lose it, "he said.
"Lose it, do you hear yourself? She's been with us for years and has never done anything to hurt us so why do you keep giving her those filthy drugs " he argued.
"Harry, we both know what she is, and such a thing can never be trusted "
Harry scoffed," I can't believe your this ungrateful brother. In case you forgot, it was Lina who saved us that night or we would both be laying next to Dad and Mom dead. She's a human being and our sister has some compassion "
Archie pushed him aside walking in, "Stop being sentimental Harry, Lina isn't and has never been our sister. You should wake up and follow what the organisation tells us to do "
Harry turned yelling," It's not fair, she's just an innocent girl who doesn't know who she is and you're pretending to care while using her. I can't watch it anymore "
Archie stooped and smirked," If you can't watch then leave, just make sure not to get in my way "