Blood Bound

Chapter Ten

Song for the chapter: Running To You by Chike ft Simi.

Gina's POV

The moment I left I was pushed into a corner by Martha who looked she had seen a ghost.

"Who was that guy Georgina" she spat angrily like a mother scolding her young child.

"Uh wh..hat guy.... I don't know what your talking about" I stuttered wondering why I couldn't talk to my best friend about my new stalker.

"Gina I clearly saw you with that Italian, what I don't get is why you're keeping secrets from me, what's going on" she looked livid and hurt at the same time. I felt guilty that I had lied to my best friend over some guy.

"His name is Nicollo" I muttered with my head hung low " He killed Sammy"

Martha's eyes widened in fear and she took a step backwards like she was scared of the name I mentioned.

"No... This can't be happening now, God how did I not see this" she cackled like she had gone mad or something.

I stared at her, confused as to why she was acting this way, what would she do if she finds out I made out with Nicollo.

"What are you talking about ? What's wrong Martha, is he a serial killer?"

"He's way worse than a serial killer, Gina, Nicollo Manchini is the Mafia Don in Sicily, the freaking Vampire King, and that's way worse than a serial killer" Martha cussed out as she ended her tirade.

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I shoved three pairs of jeans into the Chanel caviar leather tote bag aunt Eliza had gotten me last Christmas, four tops went next, my favorite leather jacket, two jean jackets, two dresses then my undies and my toothbrush and a flask containing AB blood, went in as well. Then I slipped my feet into my white air macks. I was ready to go.

I walked out of my apartment locking the doors and throwing the keys inside the tote and gingerly stepped than the stairs which thanks to my vampire strength, I no longer huffed when climbing up or when coming down.

Once I was outside the premises, I hollered at a keke walking towards the vehicle the moment it stopped.

"Where you dey go?" The driver asked carefully.

"Main park, how much?" I asked as I wanted no problems. Aba taxi drivers are mostly opportunist, they'd take advantage of you if one didn't ask for the price first and more often when they find out you aren't one of their own.

"Hundred and fifty naira" He deadpanned.

"I only have a hundred naira only" I retorted.

The taxi driver sighed then nodded like one who had given up hope as there was only one passenger aboard. I slid into the back sit saying a greeting to a tall old man who was seated next to me, then touched the driver to let him know I was ready. He nodded then drove off.

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The bus abruptly stopped along Aba - Owerri express way, I push off my headphones from my ears looking at my neighbor who had his mouth open the entire time with his eyes closed. I tapped at him then realized that something was wrong.

Another man who was seated next to my left also looked as if he was frozen in time. He wasn't the only one. Everyone in the bus was too. In fact it seemed that the vehicle was frozen also and I was the only one moving.

"Jesus what the hell is this" I swore as it dawned to me I was being attacked. Only I didn't know who was manipulating whatever it was that was going on.

"Relax babe it's just me" A husky voice whispered into my ear.

I turned fast almost having a whiplash. Nico grinned as he took in the horror in my face.

"What do you want bastard, I've told you go away" I snarled at the gall of the man. I was leaving Aba to get away from him and here he was still following me to Owerri.

"Leaving without saying goodbye mi amore, why?" He c****d one perfect brow and giving me his famous smirk that made me feel things I had no business feeling.

"What did you do now, froze time so you'd get to see me?" I informed his questions, waving my arms around the frozen passengers.

"Yes bella, now why don't you give me a kiss, I know you've missed me" he purred.

I narrowed my eyes at the narcissist feeling the urge to box his ears then kiss him senseless however I chose the former since the later option would make him more egotistical than he already was.

"Aww what was that for Amore" he cried out in mock pain.

" Undo what ever you did here and get out of here or I'll stab you to death" I hissed running out of patience, I really wanted to strangle him.

"No one orders me about Gina, I am the freaking va..." His voice drifted off as he realized what he wanted to say.

"Your the freaking Vampire king, I know, found out today actually, what I want to know is why are you trying to ruin my life" I yelled.

"I brought you food" He said offering me two nylon bags from a popular chicken restaurant.

I eyed him like he was out of his mind. Why the heck was he enticing me with chicken when he knew I wouldn't eat it, besides I was angry at the asshole for changing the topic.

"Thanks, I'm not hungry" I hissed at how inconsiderate he was being. He knew I was a newly turned vampire and he offered me human food, and I know somehow he knew how much I loved it.

"Come on Mi amore, you need food and I got you grilled chicken and Basmati rice" He offered like he was doing me a favor.

I snapped. I was going to kill him.

"Are you honestly mocking me Nicollo? Does the idea of being a vampire like you get you mad huh, or do you prefer me weak as a human?" I pushed at his shoulders in anger. There was no space in the bus yet the buffoon was wasting the little space left.

"Of course not" he scoffed " after all I turned you into a vampire, my beloved Gina"

I saw red at that moment, I felt my fangs piercing my gums as I turned to the buffoon.

"You did what?" I spat in astonishment and anger. He was the one that changed me. He was the guy in Uncle K.K's beach party. The one I couldn't seem to remember his face but couldn't forget.

"Hey babe eat up now, we vamps do eat too you know. I'll see you later, don't starve yourself, love you babe" he rambled, gave me a quick kiss on the lips then disappeared.

"Come back you filthy Italian buffoon" I yelled on top of my voice in sheer anger, my fists folded tightly.

All the passengers turned at my outburst staring at me with accusing eyes, it was then I realized the bastard had actually done what I asked him to, disappear.

"I'm rehearsing" I smiled at them ' For a movie role, I'm an actress" I lied smoothly.

Everyone sighed then went back to their business.

I sighed inwardly, I was gonna get back at Nicollo Manchini for this, handsome vampire king or not.

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