Aurora The Vampire’s Pet

Chapter 6

AURORA

HE had made himself very comfortable as he dined with us,eating out of every bowl on the table and the way he made himself all relaxed and at home made me think that it was because he was a close friend to my master.

“So I’ve been thinking about getting my pet branded.”Master’s friend chose to sit in the seat that is directly opposite to mine—facing me as he spoke.

I almost choked on my last gulp of orange juice on hearing what had just came out of his mouth. How could he do that? Or was master thinking of doing the-same to me as well?

I quickly turned my head to master and on seeing his face I knew I was safe at least from what I read from his expression towards his friend’s mind set.

“Why?” Master asked.

Chuckling as he shrugged, “why not? I mean she’s my property,I might as well make it very obvious to others and my pet as well cause lately she’s been giving this energy that I am not comfortable with. She needs to understand that she belongs to me and nothing in this world can change that. There’s no escaping from Ali.” Master’s friend said,which I came to know that his name is Ali.

Causing my stomach to turn a bit as I imagined what it would feel like to be branded and how painful it would hurt.

“I am sure I can’t get you out of this cause it seemed your mind is made up already so, I am just going to say good luck with that.” Master sighed as he picked up a glass full of blood and gave it a decent gulp.

“Let’s do it together, what do you think? I think it would be fun.”

I tensed up almost immediately as I heard Ali’s suggestion.. I began to shake in absolute fear which caused Ali to laugh softly at my terrified state.

“I would rather not.”

Ali’s amused face slummed on hearing my master’s response to his suggestion.

“Oh Theodore don’t be boring.Come do it with me, it would be fun I promise.”

“The whole idea of branding one’s pet is not my thing.” Master said not wanting to explain further.

I relaxed a little bit and sighted silently as I learnt that my master’s view on the topic was very different from that of Ali.

But my appetite was completely gone— I couldn’t find the nerve to continue eating after hearing Ali’s sick fantasy. So I just sipped a little from my glass of orange juice.

I dropped my glass in time as master had pushed his chair back and stood up which I automatically followed suit.

“You are leaving? I just got here.”

Master only glanced at Ali for bare seconds as he took my leash in his hands indicating that he is actually going to leave.

“Sorry to burst your bubbles Ali but you see unlike you I have work to attend to.” Master said before he walked away.

I followed silently behind him, keeping a decent distance between us so that I don’t bump into him like yesterday outside the pet shop.

We headed back to the room where master went into the closet as soon as we entered the room while on the other hand went for the couch.

Within few minutes master had walked out of the closet wearing a dress shirt and suit that were both black but his tie a dark shade of green which perfectly matched with his eyes.

His eyes bored into me as my heartbeat quickened,my lips parted to accommodate faster breaths.

Master was only few inches away from me and I can tell how good he smelled-

I quickly looked away fidgeting with the hem of my shirt nervously as I realized where my train of thoughts were heading. What’s this new feeling? Why do I feel so drawn to him even though he’s the last person I should feel comfortable around but I find myself enjoying his company and wanting to be with him at all times.

Clearing his throat, his deep smooth velvety voice spoke, “I will be heading out to work now, Lauren would be here in the next few hours to bring you new set of clothes—you can’t keep wearing this everyday.” Master said as he motioned over my over sized shirt.

“Until then you behave yourself. You are permitted to roam around the room and use the toilet as long as you don’t go near my work space or break anything.” He finished.

Before I could affirm him that I was going to behave he was out of the room in an instant.

Unsure of what to do next, I rested my back on the soft cushion. My eyes darting around the room as I spotted the balcony. My body moving on its own accord as I find myself walking walking towards the direction of the balcony.

I sat on the swing— a hammock inhaling deeply as I stared at the city that I once lived in as a free human. My thoughts immediately went to my mother.. is she okay? Is she still alive?

I would give anything to be with her right now so that she would give me one of her biggest tight hugs and tell me everything is okay and that i am safe, I am free or rather i was just having a bad dream and I am awake and with her again in her arms.

Lost in my thoughts, I heard a soft knock on the door which made me jumped a bit.. I figured it has to be Lauren, master said she was dropping off clothes for me.

“Hello.” I heard her called out for me and I hurried my way back to the room.

“There you are, this is for you.” Lauren said smiling sweetly at me.

She was already in the middle of the room with a big brown bag in her hands when I found her.

Lauren seems to be somewhat in her early forty’s — her only black hair framing her beautiful round and slightly chubby face. Her brown eyes carrying so much adoration as she stares at me.

I know that look— I can still remember that look, my mother always looks at me that way. Willing the tears back as I start to feel my eyes water.

I let out a soft sigh and gave her a small smile as I extended my hand to get the bag from her.

“I chose them for you myself, I hope you like them. Can you try one now so I know I picked the right sizes for you.” Lauren said as I nodded and poured out the clothes on the bed.

As I inspected the clothes, I figured she bought four short dresses that I suspected would be a little over my knees and the other six were long gowns, so long they reached my ankles. And also two pairs of tops and jeans along with new sets of under-wears and a pair of flats.

I excused myself and went into the closet to try one of the short dresses to make sure it wasn’t too revealing and that they’re over my knees as I suspected.

I wore the black long sleeve dress and it fitted almost perfectly on me and I was right the length of the dress wasn’t too short, it was a little over my knees.

“Oh sweetie look at you.” Lauren hosted as she spotted me walking out of the closet.

“I am glad I picked out the right sizes for you.” She added and I gave her a small smile as I made my way to the bed where the rest of the clothes were.

“Come see how you look.” Lauren ushers me to the standing mirror next to the entrance of the closet.

Standing in-front of the mirror I almost couldn’t recognize myself. Lauren was right I did look nice actually, the black dress enhanced how red my hair is and how pale my skin looks.

“If you don’t need me then I better be going.”

Withdrawing my grey eyes from my reflection in the mirror I said, “No that’s all,thank you.” Meaning every word.

Lauren only smiled at me as she walked out of the room.

My attention automatically went back to the mirror as soon as she left. I moved closer to the mirror so that I could fully examine myself.

I look better today than I did yesterday,even the dark circles underneath my eyes are starting to fade and I guess it’s as a result of the uninterrupted sleep I had.

It has been so long that I slept this peaceful and so comfortably,though I still look tired and drained,my pale skin adding to how drained I look.

Suddenly I start to feel my legs shake,exhausted from standing for a while. I walked to the bed where the rest of my clothes are to put them back into the bag but I lost my balance and fell on the bed immediately I reached the it.

I felt so tired all of a sudden and my eyes flutter shot and darkness claimed me.