MY SOULMATE IS A VAMPIRE

8

Will there be a war? Oh no, what should I do? I thought. It felt like that was all I could think about until now. Mark, so that's the name of the strange man who strangled me yesterday afternoon. And now he's bringing his army just to kill me? Gosh, I'm really on the edge.

Unfortunately, none of the Jasper family seemed to be panicking. Do they want me to look like a fool? I was the only one panicking since Elle brought the horrible news. I was still in Jasper's room, and Jasper himself was still beside me. Grasping my hand tightly while kissing the back of my hand occasionally.

"You don't have to panic, Rosalie." I was a little surprised and annoyed when I heard Jasper's whisper. No need to panic. Seriously. Soon they would be attacked by that man named Mark. There's even a possibility that there will be a war, and I don't need to panic. What kind of words are those?

"Jasper, you're joking, right? You and your family are in danger, and I don't need to panic." I fumed.

"Rosalie, listen to me. Mark, this isn't the first time he's acted like an enforcer of justice in our race. My family is used to dealing with him, including myself. Please, Rosalie. Don't let yourself act rashly; I don't want to lose."

His words were hanging; I knew where this conversation was going. Jasper was discussing his old wounds. The unhealed scratches on his heart and mind. He doesn't want me to do the same thing as the owner of this necklace. The look in his eyes was shaded; he was blaming himself for bringing up his past.

"Jasper," I called before my hands finally moved to hug his tall body and stroke his back. "I'm sorry; because of me, you're in so much trouble," I continued.

Jasper returned my hug—a hug that felt stiff and cold. However, it felt strangely warm to me. "Rosalie, I don't know what to do," Jasper said.

I wanted to ask, but Cassandra came in first and told us both to get out. For some reason, I felt something was off. Jasper's gaze seemed to be confused, like he was looking for a way out of the maze he had entered. However, what maze is he in this time?

My mind is full of fear; I can't imagine how scary those who want to fight the Cameron family are. However, it seems I was wrong. When I came out, I found some familiar faces, and of course, the strange man who strangled me the other day was there.

"Rosalie?"

I could hear one of them say my name. Okay, I never thought this would happen. Mr. George was there, standing right next to Mark. So, this greeting is me coexisting with these mythical creatures?

"I don't think he'll harm us," Mr. George said. Ethan and Cassandra glanced at me in mild surprise, while I was just confused. What was I going to tell people? I have a vampire girlfriend. Mary would certainly take me to the nearest psychologist.

"Did you just trust that human right away, William?" the other asked.

"Sorry, there seems to be some confusion between all of us. He's not just any human; I've known him for four years. I'm sure he won't spread our existence," William explained.

"William, you want to betray your own people like the Cameron family?" Mark was upset.

"This rule should have been abolished a long time ago, Mark. But you always try to keep it. Don't you think about Jasper's fate? You killed his soulmate, didn't you?" annoyed William.

It seems like I've really become a catastrophe for some people. Seeing them fight over a matter of trust made me glance at Elle, who was smiling a little at me.

So, because of this, they didn't panic at all. Damn, I was fooled, I thought.

Just as I was feeling calm, a sense of tightness suddenly attacked. Strangely, I felt so tight that I couldn't breathe. My body reflexively fell into a sitting position with my mouth wide open, trying to reach the air. I don't know what happened, but no one responded to my fall.

But on the other hand, I could see Mark; he was smiling wickedly on the other side. Is this because of him? Am I being attacked by him? Was this just a hallucination? I got up and walked towards him. I didn't know who I was in the real world.

"You're going to regret it," I said as I looked at him angrily. That's when he just smiled and brought me back to reality, where I could see Jasper staring at me in utter panic.

"Consider it a warning from me, Rosalie. I look forward to your remorse," Mark said as he got into his sedan and drove away from Jasper's yard. Of course, followed by everyone else except Mr. George.

Sometimes I forget that his real name is William George. He came over to me and tapped me lightly on the shoulder. "Welcome to our world, Rosalie. I hope you can be trusted," he said before disappearing a second later.

I turned to Elle and Cassandra, trying to get clarity on Mr. George's sudden disappearance. "Teleportation; William would rather spend his energy," Ethan explained, taking his place right in front of me.

"Welcome to the Cameron family, Rosalie."

***

"Hey, sometimes I wonder. How can you control your temper?" Mary said as she licked the ice cream cone, she had just bought from one of the famous ice cream shops near campus.

"What's wrong with me?" I asked as I took a spoonful of my favourite mint chocolate ice cream.

"The day before yesterday, you looked so sad, then you mysteriously disappeared yesterday without even a word. Until now, you're back with a million smiles," Mary said.

I raised one eyebrow. "Then what's wrong with that? You often see me like that. Don't you?" I asked.

"That's why I'm wondering how you have such different moods every day," Mary said.

I just shrugged my shoulders, trying to say I didn't know indirectly. Before finally stopping, Mary said something unexpected. "Are you living with Jasper now?" Mary asked.

Suddenly, I choked when I heard it. Living in the same house? What on earth was Mary thinking? "Do you look like a slut, Mary?" I asked.

"No, it's just that last night I accidentally saw you guys hugging in front of your house. Jasper even went inside your house. I was wondering what you were doing with him inside your house," Mary teased, giving me an annoying look.

"Mary, I didn't do anything. Really, get rid of that dirty mind of yours," I said.

I tried to remember last night's incident, which was a bit heated. Who would have thought that Mary would have gotten a glimpse of it? I wish Cassandra wasn't around me. Because she'd probably burst out laughing and make fun of me in her family.

"That's too bad; we were doing a bit of an attraction. You missed it, Mary. Didn't you, Rosalie?" Jasper said as he kissed me briefly on the lips and put his arm around my waist.

Oh no, the butterflies in my stomach are starting to gather, I thought.