There is a time in life when , a man's ego and manliness ; comes crashing down . All his sense of control , and calmness ; becomes null and void , their by ; Leaving him In a state of complete numness . Now as i Sat on the sofa , with a strange lady behind me ; who i felt , if given the chance ; she could end me in one go . Those same feelings , began to resurface in my head . People always said , having a relationship with your boss ; leads to terrible consequences . now , i can see why .
" Why are you so silent sister? . Is the dicision too hard for you? . don't worry , i'll make it for you . " the lady said .
She then started to move her hands that were on my shoulder , to my neck . Well , this is the end . I never even got the chance to understand what was going on . But ,before i knew it ; my boss hands were on the lady's own , stopping her from doing what she wanted to do .
" You and me both know , i would never choose my self over the situation of our land . but , you have to understand ; this is not just one of those creatures we see in the out- lands . He is just like us , with a family and people to take care of . so We can't just kill him like that . Besides , you are not the one to make that Call ; mother is . so ; back off . " she said , removing the lady's hands from me , and pulling me to her side .
The lady just laughed . God , i hate her laughter .
" Fine , if that is what you want ; get dressed , and we'll bring your knew mate to the vampire council . Oh, another thing ; don't act so posessive in front of the council . We don't want them to be suspitious of you . " She said , with a devilish chuckle at the end .
My boss din't say anything , and just took me inside the room . I started to regret everything we did . from the night of the gala , to the bathroom , and the couch ; I wanted it all to just disappear . I was so disappointed in my self ; how could i have just fallen for a girl like that? . Well , it's true what some guys say ; fear women .... . Anyway , when we entered the room , she just left me standing near the door ;and , went to her wardrobe . She started packing clothes in side a medium size suit case ; while i stood their listening to what she was doing .Finally ,after sorting out the dresses she was going to carry , to God knows where ; she threw me a shirt and trousers , with a pair of male underwear ; to where . I robotically took it ,and began to put them on . After i had finished , she gave me a pair of sneakers ; so i could wear . I took it from her , not even sparing her any glance . When i was fully dressed , She then said .
" David , i.... i am sorry . I didn't mean for any of this to happen . I just need you to follow me somewhere , so we can settle this ; when we do , you'll never see me again . " she said .
At this point , that is exactly what i wanted . I just want to forget that , i ever met becky . i wanted her out of my life forever .
" What ever you say , ma . " I said , with no emotion .
She just sighed , and took me to the living room .
" Aila , we are ready to go . " My boss informed the other woman .
" Oh goody!, It has been long , that i have seen a human be slottered . better say your last prayers my friend . " she replied .
Now i am sure of it , i really hate this woman . But still , For some strange reason ; my boss kept blocking me and the lady from staying together . Even now , as we were standing together in the living room ; my boss was in between the two of us . ... still though , i didn't care . The lady then bendt down , and started to write something on the floor . She did that jfor a few minutes , after which ; she told me and my boss to step forward . my boss held my hands and pulled me forward , to where the lady ; just wrote on . AS soon as i stepped on top of the writing , i started to fall . What kind of sourcery is this ? . Is this how God , destined my death to be? . I kept screaming , and falling to my doom ; until i landed on a flat surface . Surprisingly , the landing wasn't painful . What even annoyed me more was the fact that , the two ladies behind me ; both landed on their feet .
" As expected , humans are so weak . Just a little teleportation ; He has already lost all his stamina . " Aila , the annoying lady said .
" Don't antagonise him . He has never travelled like this before . You did worst on your first time . " my boss replied , helping me to stand up .
Aila didn't say anything , and just started walking forward ; with me and my boss at her back . We made our way in a straight line to somewhere , i didn't even know . No body said anything , which was good ; because , i used it to try to listen to my surroundings . I could hear signs of water , which means that ; there was a stream or river near by . I could also pick up little whispers , hear and there ; but i couldn't make out what any of them , were saying . Finally , we stopped at a particular spot where ; i could hear some guys discussing about something . Aila then walked forward to the group of men , and said .
" I'm aila , the vampire princess of the island of imortality . I have come to see the council of elders about the current blood famine . " She said ,or should i say ; she demanded .
The men , immediately sprang up and began to open the gate . turns out they were gate keepers . After they opened the gate , we began to walk in . But, something strange happened . As we were passing the post of the gate keepers , one of them grabbed me , and wanted to bite me ; but becky , immediately held him back .
" This human is a guest of the council , mind how you treat him . " becky told him , while she threw him back to his post .
What is wrong with all these people ? .Wait , Did aila just say that , she was a princess? , and why do i keep hearing the word vampire? ; are vampires real ? . Why won't anyone tell me anything? . I was getting confused ,and angry . .. Still , no one paid attention to my reactions . We just kept walking , like nothing happend . We Entered a strange passage , which took us to a flight of stairs , Which led to another passage . We walked down the passage for sometime , until we stopped in front of a large door . As usual , aila was the one who knocked on the door , and said .
" The princesses of the vampire royals are requesting an audience with the vampire council ."she said
" You may come in . " A elderly man's voice said .
We entered inside the place , and the door automatically closed behind us . From what i could hear around me , there were many people ; or should i say , many vampires ; in the meeting room . As soon as we entered , all eyes were on us ; or , maybe the eyes were meant for me .
" Princess aila and princess rebecca ; what are you doing here ? , and what is a human doing with you? . You know the rules . " One of the elder vampires said .
I wasn't surprise when aila began to speak .
" My elders , my apologies for interrupting your meeting . but , it's about the blood famine that has befallen our land . You see , my sister and i ; were sent on a quest to locate a human with special blood properties . We searched and searched , until ; my sister , located one that was schooling in the university of lagos . Being a vampiric blood dragon ; she was able to confirm he was the right one . so she did everything to get him to be by her side , even making sure ; he got a job in her company . finally , she has been able to convince him to come here with us . " She said .
There was murmuring in the confrence for a few minutes , before one of the female elders said .
" congratulations to you both , for your success in your quest . but , We seem to remember telling you to bring him back dead . didn't i? " The woman asked .
" My lady , you did , but rebecca ; thought it wise to bring him back alive . " Aila replied .
There were murmuring in the hall again . This time , a man spoke .
" princess rebecca , what is the meaning of this ? . why would you disobey the order of the council ? . Don't you know , that's a grave offence? . " The man scolded her .
Becky took a deep breathand stepped forward .
" everyone here knows , i won't just deliberately disobey the order of the council without a reason . I know the order was to kill him , but ; Put your self in his shoes . He is a blind guy ,with a family to take care of . We can't just kill him like that . He is not like those beast of the out-lands . he and all of the humans , are not that different from us . " She said .
" That is preposterous! . How can you compare inferior beings to us . first you disobey the order of the council , now you decide to use these blasphemous words to justify your actions . don't you have any shame ?. a man shouted from the back .
Most of the council members , started to murmur their agreement .
" Order! order! order! . " The Man that asked the question the first time , shouted .
" My daughter is clearly roughed up from staying in the human world for A long time . let me talk to her , and bring her senses back . The meeting is now dismissed . " the man said .
Everyone stood up , and began to leave the confrence room . When it was only me , my boss , aila , and their family ; they began to speak .
" Becca , what is the meaning of this your foolishness ? . You just disgraced the royal family in front of the whole council . you better have a good reason for doing what you did . " the man , who dismissed the council asked . I guess , he is their father .
" Dad , don't mind her ; she has become love sick. isnt that right sister? . " aila said , with a slight chuckle .
" What !. becca , what is your sister saying ? . Do you love this outsider? . . " A woman asked , which i guess ; is the mother .
" Mom , dad ; You taught me to do the right thing , and follow my heart . My heart is telling me that , Killing someone ; when they didn't attack us , is not good .. The human race , didn't do anything to us . So why do we need to kill them ? . all i'm just asking for ,is for you to give me a chance ; let me reason with him . That is all . " Becky said .
There was silence in the room for a long while ; after which , the king said .
" take him to the interrogation room , after which ; you are to report back hear immediately . do i make my self clear? . " The king asked .
" Yes , father ." Becky replied .
She held my hands , and started to lead me out of the conference room . We walked in silence through the narrow passage , until we reached another door . She opened it and we both stepped inside . The room was smaller than the conference room , but ; it still had a little space . She led me to one of the iron chairs near the wall , and said .
" Please Just sit down inside here ; when i settle everything with my parents , i will come and meet you . " She said , and began to walk away .
" Becky , i... i'm sorry . If i didn't push you ....."
" Don't apologise . it's not your fault . Infact , i am the one to apologise to you . I used you ,i fooled you ; i even considered killing you . so , don't try to be a knight in shining armor . please , ... please just don't . " She said , with her voice choking up .
Without even allowing me to respond , she opened the door , and walked out .
Mean while , back in the conference room hall ; there was a heated arguement going on , reguarding the issue at hand .
" How can you justify what she did? . You of all people should know that , the word of the council is law . Anyone , i mean anyone ; who tries to break it , is doomed to death . Now , do you want her to die? . " The king asked .
" How can you say something like that ? , of course , i don't want her to die . But , put your self in her shoes ; she has never killed another being that look like us before . She isn't harsh and ruthless like most of the council members we have . she is a very sweet and delicate soul , with a kind , and gentle heart . so i just think , it won't be bad ; if we give her idea a try . Just for her sake . " The queen said .
" I knew allowing you to train her was a big mistake . You have past down your corrupted Ideologies to her . vampiric beasts are meant to be fierce and cold ; but , you have lost that attribute .Maybe that is why our love has gone . " He said , with a tone of disgust .
" don't talk to me about love! . You're the one who made this relationship not to work . There was love when we started in the beginning , but ; when you Became a ruler , you totally changed . you are ...." As she wanted to continue , becky entered the room .
" Well , lets get down to business . You see , your mother might support your unruly behaviour , but that doesn't mean i will . " The king started .
" You totally disgraced your self in front of the whole council ; with your foolish display . now , you're going to make a open apology ; Explaining your self . But , before that ; you shall serve the outsider with a delicious freshly cooked human dish , which i will sprinkle with the venom of a lycroid beast . Since he trusts you very much as you say , he won't refuse it . Oh , don't worry about cooking ; we have special chefs in charge of such tasks , so; you won't need to do much . All you have to do is to stay with him , until you're notified by the servants that the food is ready . make sure he eats the food ,and you bring his dead body to me . after which , it would be presented in front of the council ; with you pleading guilty to human corruption and brain washing . Do i make my self clear? . " he asked , after finishing his statement .
Becky , more than anyone ; knew the dangers of a lycroid beast venom . The beast was a huge insect that resembled a scorpion . The difference between the two was the head , size and tail . The lycroid was ten times bigger than a scorpion , and their venom comes out from both their mouth and tail . Becky also knew that , if anyone takes the venom by mistake , it will immediately lead to death .
" Dad , why are you doing this . He never did any .. ."
" I said , do i make my self clear!? . he shouted .
Becky looked at her mom , hoping for her intervention ; but , she just sighed and looked away . With tears in her eyes , she replied .
" Yes my king ." After she said those words , she turned around and walked out .
After she left the conference room , the queen turned to her husband and said .
" You won't have anyone to blame , except your self ; for losing your family . " After saying those words , she also left the room .
The father turned to his other daughter and asked .
" I hope , you, are not harbouring the same thoughts as your sister? . " He asked .
" For what ! . She is the one that became love sick not me . All i'm intrested in , is the wellfair of the island . " she said , with her chest puffing out .
" That's my girl . I'm glad i trained you , instead of your mother . Just see what her training did to becky . Love sick my foot . " he said .
Then , taking hold of aila's face ; he said .
" We both are pure vampires. no tainted Beast blood , No Mixed factor . Just pure stainless blood . Always remember that . " he told her , then kissed her on the fore head .
Meanwhile , Becky wasn't having it easy . She kept crying and crying , until she got to the door of the interrogation room . Many thoughts were ringing in her head . How can i kill him? . He didn't do anything to me . Why is father doing like this ? . She knelt down on the floor , and started sobbing .
" I can't do it , I can't do it . I ... I ... I love him . " She declared with tears in her eyes . She started to remember the time at the gala , when they first kissed . She could still remember the way his lips felt on hers , his touches , his smell ; Even now , her body was still reacting to the memories . The thing was , She wasn't lying when she said , her parents taught her that ; she should always follow her heart . She could vividly remember her mom telling her that .
" no matter what anyone tells you ; no matter what happens , always follow your heart . "
She doubted if her mom , even took her own advice . Still , She knew what she had to do . Standing up , with her mind made up ; she had gained a new resolve . . She knew , the dicision she was about to make ; was a big one .