Chapter 6
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Fear
Reds Pov
"W-what did you do to her?" Bea ran to me as soon as I entered the mansion. She was about to touch her friend, but I glared at her. She stepped back. She was so scared to see Zaraniel unresponsive, but she couldn't do anything. So weak.
I let Zaraniel lie on the couch. She looks so peaceful. I was about to fix her hair, but her friend wouldn't stop.
"What did you do to her, Red?" This girl is really annoying.
"I bite her--"
"What?!" She's at it again. Crying like there's no tomorrow. Why these people life are so full of drama.Tsk.
"We agreed that you wouldn't touch her!" She pushed me to examine her friend. I gritted my teeth. Should I kill this woman?
My eyes landed on the staircase. My brother immediately saw our visitor. Then his cold eyes turned back to me. I couldn't help but smile mischievously.
"Did you bite her?" He asked. He sat on the couch like a king on his throne.
"What do you think, brother?"
We stared at each other. At the end, I still lose. I raise both of my hands in surrender. "Alright, I didn't, but I almost did."
"You bastard!"
Bea tried to slap me, but I won't let her anymore. I slammed her against the wall. She threw up blood. My brother sighed. She doesn't really care about her pet, huh? But why can't he stop playing with her?
"Don't worry, brother, I know you're interested too. So why don't we share?"
"Y-you're damn monster, Red!" Her pet screamed in anger.
"Did you erase her memory?" He asked instead, ignoring the wrath of his pet.
My brows furrowed. So he's interested with Zara?
"I have no plans but she saw a dead body so..."
He stood up. "Ms. Solomon, come here." he called for his pet.
It's an order for her master, so she has no choice but to stand up, even though she's feeling weak. I watched her with great entertainment. She threw up blood again. She almost crawled just to bring herself in front of my brother.
"W-what can I do for you?" Her tears won't stop. She's so boring. My smile widened when I heard my brother's words.
"Tell her about everything."
"W-What?" she shook her head when she realized. "I can't--"
"That's an order b***h. Do you want to die?" I said. She glared at me. If only I could kill this pest.
"Right..do you want to die, Red?"
I turned to my brother. He had a crooked, dangerous smile. "Don't you touch Zaraniel again. Do you understand?"
Zara's Pov
I catched a fever. But I didn't expect that my fever would last for three days. My father wouldn't let me go to school. I didn't argue with him anymore since I didn't really feel okay. I'm just going to be a burden and dysfunctional if I go to school.
I opened my eyes after a deep sleep. What's that voices? My eyes were glued to the door. I could hear my father's voice talking with someone. Who is he talking to?
"She's fine now. She just needs a rest. Ah, is it really okay with your parents that you're here? It's already late."
"Don't worry, Mr. Fredrich. They know."
Is that Bea?
"Then, just use the guestroom."
My question was answered when they both entered my room. They were both surprised after seeing me awake.
"You're sweating now. Do you want me to open the air conditioning for you?" asked by my father.
"Yes, please," I said in a hoarse voice. I glanced at Bea, who was still standing at the door. My father checked my temperature and let me drink my medicine before he finally left us.
That was the first time that I felt awkward towards her. Maybe because she was silent which very unusual, and different from what I know. I expected too that she would visit me immediately as soon as I told her that I was sick, but she didn't. But I understand. Maybe she's just really busy. But I can't deny that I felt disappointed.
"Why are you still standing there? Come here."
She walked near me and sat on the chair beside my bed. She smiled and reached for my hand. "Are you fine now?"
I stared at her for a moment. I sighed and nodded. "Yes, but how about you?"
She was taken aback by my question. Her hold loosened, and her smile faded.
"I-Im fine".
I watched her eyes. She's lying. I've known her for years, and I know when she's telling the truth and not.
"What are you hiding, Bea?"
She laughed to conceal her surprise. "What? You're still sick, huh?"
I sighed. "I know when there's something wrong with you, Bea. I'm your bestfriend, right?"
"What are you talking about?"
"I've known you for years, Bea. So I know when you're hiding something. So tell me." I can't stop my words anymore.
She gritted her teeth. "I came here to visit you, Zara. Not to have this kind of conversation. "
I stopped her from leaving. "Bea--"
She tried to remove my hands. "No. Stop. You should rest."
I shut my eyes. "Is it about your relationship with Mr. Gray and Red? That's why you can't say it?"
Her eyes widened. She didn't anticipate it. "W-what are you--"
"You slapped Red. What was that all about? You're not like that. And...I saw you with Mr. Gray, leaving the university using his car."
She breathed deeply. My brain stutters for a moment when she suddenly cries. "W-Why are you crying..?
"
"I-I...need to tell you something." her voice was weak.
My eyes went to her blouse when she slowly untangled every button on it. I got confused. I'm about to ask why. But my lips parted when I saw what was hiding behind her blouse. Her body was full of marks! A bite marks!
I covered my mouth. I couldnt believe what I'm seeing!
She started to cry again. She then turned her back, and with trembling hands, she covered her body again.
"W-what--"
"I dated Red once. I was very happy because he is my type and he is very unique. B-But--" Her sobs wouldn't stop. My tears started to flow too.
"But I discovered something about him... I saw him, Zara. H-He isn't a human."
My heart skips a beat.
"Bea, what are you...he isn't? H-How?" I was stuttering.
She turned to me again. Her eyes were unstable. She roamed my room with such terror. "Believe me, Zara...I-I saw him.
"H-He killed--" She cannot form her words properly. "He killed someone!"
I was speechless.
She wiped her tears, but they still continued nonstop. "He is a vampire, Zara."
My eyes widened even more.
"I know it's hard to believe, but please believe me. I am telling the truth."
"He is a monster. He threatened me that he would kill my family, so I didn't tell anyone about it. But I swear I tried to tell you at least. But I'm scared to death that you won't believe me. So I hide it."
"Did he do that to you..?" My voice cracked. I cannot believe her! But the bite marks...it's all real.
Is that why I am feeling something dangerous about Red?
She turned to me. "No, b-but he bit me once.."
This is crazy.
"T-Then who?"
My words triggered her emotions. She cried again. I pulled her in and hugged her. I wiped my tears.
"I cannot tell you about what I discovered about Red. Especially when I saw you crying and suffering because of your ex-boyfriend."
So she was hiding it all this time?!
"But you still should've told me, Bea! This is d-different!"
"Im sorry. I cannot tell anyone. I'm scared by his threats. And what he can do to you and to my family."
My heart hurts. She suffered alone, and I have no idea about it! I'm so f**king useless!
"B-but I am going insane, Zara! I need someone to talk to...and t-that's when Mr. Gray came into the university."
She held my shoulder while crying and sobbing. I was just there, couldn't process everything she's saying.
"Belive me, Zara. H-he's kind and very concerned for his students. So, I thought, how about I tell him? He's always trying to ask me about my problems; he's comforting me every time, and I don't need anything more than that."
"So I did..I told him. But I wish I had not, because I found out that...they are brothers. "
I watched her eyes roam the room again. Her body wouldn't stop shaking either. I held on to her shoulder, but I was weak too from her unrealistic revelations.
"Bea.."
"They aren't here, right?"
I nodded. "Ofcourse Bea. So please calm down."
"H-how can I calm down, Zara? He is no different from Red! No, he is the worst! They are both monsters! They are monsters!"
I hugged her. I want to lessen her pain and fear, but I don't know what to do. I'm confused and scared too.
"I'm scared, Zara. Please help me. I don't know what to do anymore." She pleaded.
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