Forever

Chapter 9: First Gift

Damien's POV

I can't believe it. She is staying with me for 1 month. 1 freaking whole month; me and her alone, in my house. Oh god I will go crazy.

Maybe there is a chance with her; I mean I do feel a connection to her. Vampires do not have a destined mate like weres but we do have a sort of connection with out potential mates to make the process easier.

But I can't let her know the truth just yet. What if she freaks out and leaves me like all the others. No I won't tell her now. I will make her mine and then I will tell her so she doesn't leave me. I won't let her leave me. She is MINE!

That night I tossed and turned in my bed without a wink of sleep. I was just too excited as to what the days ahead will bring.

Olivia has been on mind since she came although I admit I was a bit rude to her but that was just a defense mechanism. I didn't want to let her get close to me because I was convinced she would leave me and break my heart. If it wasn't for Alex I would have never thought about giving this- whatever it is- a chance and to top it all she came up with the idea of sending Mary and Vasco on a vacation and stay here with me. This must be a sign. It has to be.

The next morning Mary and Vasco left for their honeymoon. Now it was only me and her standing in an awkward silence.

You i***t! Say something. My conscience was screaming at me.

But what should I say?

I was saved from saying anything stupid when Olivia asked me "What would you like for breakfast?"

You. My conscience said huskily.

I chuckled to myself and Olivia was looking at me like I have suddenly grown horns. I cleared my throat and replied "Anything you like. I don't have any preference." She nodded and left for the kitchen.

Olivia's POV

Something is wrong with Damien; he is not behaving rudely with me and it feels weird to see him nice plus he was laughing to himself just now. I think he has gone a bit cukoo.

Man! Mary and Vasco leaving must have been quite a shock for him to behave like that or is it because he is struck here with me for a month. I can't be that bad.

I went back to making pancakes that Mary had taught me and in half an hour they were ready.

I hope he likes them.

We eat in silence and he didn't say anything about the pancakes or the smiley face I made on each of them with whipped cream. After finishing he just stood up and left without as much as a glance in my direction.

I was disappointed and sad at his behavior. At least he could have said thank you. But then again why was I even expecting him to acknowledge my work and why the heck am I sad when he didn't.

Because you likeeeeee him. My conscience butted in.

Oh you have to be a smart ass about everything, don't you?

I was too busy arguing with myself that I didn't notice Damien entering the kitchen. So when he suddenly came up behind me and whispered in my ear "Hi" I did the same thing any sane person would have done in my position.

I screamed and punched his face.

"Damn woman. You punch like Mike Tyson."

"Don't sneak up on me like that."

"Duly noted."

"What are you doing here now? Weren't you ignoring me just a few minutes ago?"

"So you care when I ignore you"

I remained silent at that and turned around to continue my work.

"I got you something."

I turned around and saw Damien holding a navy blue velvet box in his hand looking very nervous. I took the box from him and opened it. An audible gasp escaped my lips at its contents.

"What! You don't like it. I can get it changed. You can choose yourself. I just thought you would like it."

"It's.... It's beautiful." I said admiring the necklace in front of me. Damien released his breath at my response. It was a single diamond in a silver colored chain. Simple and so very beautiful.

"I can't accept it." I said looking at Damien.

"Ah ah... none of that. You are taking it and that's final. Either you take it or I throw it out."

"But..."

"Now turn around" he said sternly taking the box out of my hand leaving no room for argument. I sighed and turned around.

Damien clasped the necklace on my neck and his hands stayed at the exposed skin around my neck. His thumbs were massaging circles on my skin sending jolts of pleasure in my body.

"Never take this off Liv. This will remind you of who you belong too." I flushed at his declaration and shivered involuntarily.

He left me there feeling all flustered. I touched the necklace around my neck and a tear fell down from my eyes.

No one has ever given me anything. This is my first present ever. I laughed as more tears fell down, I was just so happy I couldn't control them.

What are you doing to me Damien? If you continue like this I will fall in love with you.