TWO VAMPIRES, ONE CHOICE

Chapter 1

Transferee

Zara' Pov

"I can't believe what you've said to me over the phone! Your ex is really a jerk! That stupid Brian is surely rooting for hell! How can he just let his girl hurt you? He doesn't even have an amnesia to just easily forget everything about you!"

My best friend is really furious after I shared my decisions. I decided to drop out and transfer to her university since I could no longer bear my ex-boyfriend and his present girlfriend. It's only been almost a month since we separated, but he's already displaying his new girl. Or let's just say that they already had something, even before we had a relationship. He cheated on me, in short. And now, they're shamelessly showing their betrayal. Letting everyone see how stupid I am.

I have so much regret that I've let him fool me for almost two years. My best friend and friends warned me about him, but I fought for him because I loved him so much. But it's all gone now. I'm already wide awake to that blindness and foolishness.

"Just let them be Bea. I'm done with them. I cannot let them any longer to messed up on me." I smiled at her to assure her that I was fine. I'm already relieved. Because I really am. Especially that the dean of the school approved my letter and drop-out form. Now I can start again and fully focus on my studies.

"But that girl hurt you physically! Look at the bruises on your arms! And, my, did you even check yourself in the mirror? You have a long scratch on your face!"

I touched it lightly. I gritted my teeth in the pang of pain. It makes me remember the scene from yesterday.

Brian's current girlfriend, Ysabel, blocked me and started to mutter stupidity. I've tried to just let her pass and get away with her annoying rants, but then she pulled my hair. Of course, I'm not a saint to just let her go. I fought with her, and I almost laughed when, in the end, she cried. And that's exactly when Brian came. I wasn't surprised when he sided with her. Even after the other students who saw what happened explained that Ysabel started it. He even had the guts to warn me to stop hurting his girlfriend! What a real jerk. I can't believe I loved him.

"But I am grateful that you've finally made up your mind! You will surely love Western University! And, of course, the students! Maybe you can even find the right man there."

"Hold on, Bea. I don't want to have a deep connection with any other guy again. Not now that I can't give my trust after what happened. From now on, I just want to focus on my studies and become a psychiatrist."

"And... I'm starting to believe that all guys are cheaters." I added.

She pursed her lips. "Zara.."

She stopped when someone knocked on my door. My father peeked with his usual smiling face. "Hi ladies! Do you want a snack?"

And here is another example of a cheater.

"What is that, Mr. Fredrich?"

"Pizza! I made it." He glanced my way. I looked away immediately.

"Zara, do you want some?"

"I'm still full." I answered shortly.

He nodded. "Alright. If you want some, there are still some in the kitchen. I'll leave now."

"Thank you, Mr. Fredrich!" Bea looked at me, plastering a short smile. "Wew. That's akward. I didn't know that he's here." she closed the door and make her mouth full with the hawaian pizza.

"He just visited."

"Oh.." She paused. "I can see that you haven't had a good talk again." She lay down in my bed. "And I can see that he's trying so hard to fix your relationship."

I evaded my gaze. Instead of focusing on her, I just arranged the files that I needed to submit tomorrow. Tomorrow is my first day at Western University. I kind of feel nervous but excited at the same time.

"Hello? I'm not a part of your room, Ms. Zaraniel.You can talk to me."

I scowled. "Let's not talk about him, Beatrice."

Ever since my mother killed herself four years ago, my relationship with my father has been bruised. It never came back to the way it used to be. I refused. I still can't forgive him. I believe that he's the reason why my mother decided to leave us. His cheating issues probably makes my mother lose her mind. And I regret that I didn't see it coming. She's always composed and looks fine. I never thought that her smiles were all just a mask to hide her true feelings. And that's the main reason why I pursued being a psychiatrist. I want to understand the feelings of others before it's too late.

She stared at me for a moment before she gave up. "Fine! But I'm your best friend, so you can talk to me about everything, okay?"

I nodded profusely. I am really thankful that I still have her. She's making me feel like I'm still not alone. Without her, I don't know what to do anymore.

She held my hands and smiled. She has this sweet and warm face that can melt everyone. Very opposite to me, who has a strong and fierce look.

"Don't ever think that everyone will hurt you. There are still some good guys out there. And I assure you that you will meet one at the right time. I'm a hundred percent sure that he's a good, good guy. Because a special girl like you deserves a guy like that." And her words are very warm and full of sincerity, too. She hugged me and tapped my back. "And always remember that I'm always here for you."

Her words always assure me, which is why I couldn't think of anything that would destroy our friendship. Not until I came to that University.

"Do you want me to fetch you later?" my father inquired. I don't know why there's a need to drive me. I have my car, and I can commute as well. Bea is right. He is trying so hard.

I sighed and pulled out the seatbelt. "I have something to do later. Don't bother."

"And where is it?"

Why is he so nosy?

I rolled my eyes while looking outside the tinted window. "Why do you have to ask? And why are you still here? You can go back to your house. Your girlfriend probably misses you too."

He sighed. "How many times do I have to tell you that I have no girlfriend?"

"Whatever." I ended. I immediately got out of the car, and I heard him calling me. But I didn't look back. Not when we're already catching some students' attention.

I hurriedly walked away, but stupid of me, I stumbled into someone. My things fell on the floor, and I was expecting that I would too. But a firm hand caught me and held me like a scene of a cliche romantic movie.

A pair of a bluish eyes, a messy and almost chocolate colored hair, a pointed nose and a sexy jawline. 'What a good looking guy' said of my head. My eyes went to to his neck. He has a visible tattoo there. Alright, in all, he's hot and so handsome.

However, I've had enough of this.

He is in awe for a few seconds, like he was mesmerized or something. In the midst of that, someone whistled, making me more aware that we are in an awkward position. I akwardly pushed him away and picked up my things. I rolled my eyes in disbelief, he didn't help me. I regret that I complimented him, even though it was all in my head.

As I stood, I saw his friends walking away while he was still standing in front of me. I tapped my foot when I saw him staring at the skirt of my dress. He slowly looked up. This jerk.

"Thanks for helping." I sarcastically said and was about to leave when he blocked me. He chuckled when I almost bumped into his chest again. The heck.

He licked his lips. "Sorry Miss. You just forgot to tell me your name?" His eyes were full of curiosity. "Are you a transfer student, by the way?"

I raised my eyebrows. "So?"

He smirked. "Of course you are. I've never seen such a beautiful girl like you here before." He may have seen my sour reaction. Him and his mouth. This playboy. He laughed before extending his hand. "I'm Red, by the way. And you are?"

I just got here, but I already met a jerk. Wow. What a good start, Zara.

"Zara?" Bea came out of nowhere. Her brows furrowed when she saw the guy I was talking with.

"What are you doing, Red? She is my best friend."

I was surprised by her tone. She even pulled me and stood in front of me like she was protecting me from the guy.

"What? I am just being nice to her, Bea. What's wrong with that?"

"Oh stop. Don't you dare talk to her again. I'm warning you." They stared for a few seconds. My brows furrowed. What's wrong with them?

"Let's go, Zar--"

"What's wrong with you, Bea?" He interrupted her while on smiling. But it's not a friendly smile...it's more like a warning. And it's kinda creepy.

I realized that there was really something deep about them when Red tried to hold my best friend's arm, but Bea slapped him in his face without any hesitation.

"Don't you dare touch me!"

Everyone gasped, including me. I couldn't believe that my friend could slap someone like that. I was still on processing when she immediately pulled me away from the crowd. I looked back at Red, and I saw him holding his cheeks. What's up with these two?