The Queen's Legacy

CHAPTER 9

Samara

"You took so long to get dressed and that will be your clothes while roaming around the kingdom? Change your clothes, wear something formal. Dress like a vampire. You will make commotion because of what you wear," Chrollo said.

"No, I don't. And please don't ask me to change my clothes again upstairs. I am losing my breath climbing up your staircase! It took me so long to choose my clothes even going down!" I complained.

"Tsk, just shut up. Get in the car. You will make my eardrums burst. I will rip your throat if you make any noise again," he said irritatedly.

I rolled my eyes at him and opened the shotgun seat's door. He sat beside me. Only the two of us will roam around the kingdom.

He started the engine and I kept quiet. Of course, I took his warning seriously. He is a brutal psycho. I don't want my beautiful neck to be slit. I will really kick his groin if he does that.

I wonder, is there anything that weakens a vampire? The real vampires like Chrollo? In the movies I watched, some vampires are scared of salt, garlic, religious artifacts, holy water, and vervain. They can also be killed by stabbing their chest with sharp wood.

He stopped on a sidewalk that is why I roamed my eyes around. We are beside a boutique. Are we here to buy clothes? Or will he kick me out? I am sure that he can't do that. The whole council will not want me to go missing.

He went out of the car so I went out too. We entered the store so I followed him.

"Choose ten sets of formal clothes. Get one formal cloth that you will wear on our trip. Get changed into something decent, Samara. Dress as a vampire and not like a human," he ordered.

"Am I allowed to speak now?" I asked.

"Of course, damn it! You are testing my patience!" he said irritatedly.

I smiled at him and roamed around the store. Ten pairs of formal clothes huh. That is too much for me but I will not say no. I need to buy something for myself. Although I don't have money, the king said that the kingdom will cover my expenses.

Is that going to be fair with citizens? Well, the king told me that they will cover all of my expenses even tuition fees so I don't need to worry about that anymore. Maybe the citizens have their monthly allowance too. I wish their laws and propaganda are the same as humans do. It is much better and organized. No corrupt politicians who only want the money of the people.

"What now? Move!" Chrollo shouted which made me stutter. I did not realize I was just standing in front of a mannequin for seconds.

The salesladies walked towards me and assisted me in finding clothes. They asked me about what styles do I want. I told them to keep those formal clothes simple but not outdated style in their fashion industry. They quickly look for my taste in designs. I search on their dresses to find a formal one to wear in my tour with so good Prince Chrollo.

A black puff dress caught my attention. This looks so good on me for sure. It has puff sleeves and it is backless. The length is fine with me, just above my knees.

I looked for the fitting room and saw one. I quickly went inside to undress. I am wearing jeans and a fitted shirt. Chrollo didn't want my style maybe because it looks too old school. I don't know, he also wears formal clothes. He is wearing khaki trousers and a black polo shirt.

After getting dressed I immediately get all my clothes and walked outside. I found Chrollo sitting on a couch.

"Is this okay?" I asked.

He looked at me. His eyes were fixed on my body for a second before coldly looking at me. He just showed a thumbs up before pointing out my sneakers.

I rolled my eyes and gave my clothes to the saleslady. I chose from their sandals and saw a cute black doll shoe. I immediately grabbed it and ask for my size. It fits me well and looks good on me so I wore it.

The clothes are already in a bag. Chrollo gave his card without looking at the saleslady. He is busy looking at his phone. I wonder what is he doing. Planning things I guess? He is a busy person after all.

After paying for all my clothes Chrollo grabbed all of them and put them in the trunk of his car. It is a luxury four-seater car. The company model is not familiar to me. Maybe it is an exclusive one here in their world. I wonder if they also have actors and actresses.

I am quiet throughout our ride. He didn't tell me where are we going. He will not murder me for sure in front of many people. We talked yesterday about that and he is really mad. I remembered how he sniffed my neck. He is a psycho!

"What else do you want to buy?" Chrollo asked.

I almost jumped from my seat when he spoke. He just asked me what do I want to buy. Why am I so startled? Chrollo talking to me is not a big deal.

"Uhm, I want to buy undergarments," I answered. "Can we stop at a shop or boutique?"

"Okay," he said.

He looks calm, I should be happy. He is scary when he is mad. I am not always prepared if he will try to kill me. I see him as a walking vampire killer. He always threatens me about killing me.

We stopped at a shop. He goes out first and I am shocked when he opens the door for me. Oh, he knows how to be a gentleman huh?

"Chrollo is that you? Nice to see you again, man. Who is this beautiful woman beside you?"

A man got my attention so I look at him. I almost dropped my jaw when I saw him. Another drop-dead gorgeous vampire.

He has blonde hair, blue eyes, and a charismatic smile. He looks bubbly not like Chrollo who looks so cold and ready to kill anytime.

"None of your business, Qeen. Get lost," Chrollo said.

Wow, Chrollo is really harsh! This man is nice!

"I am Samara. I am their new–"

"We are roaming around and having a date. Mind your own business," he harshly said and dragged me inside the store.

He almost pushed me when he let go of my hand. He is always like this, dragging me anywhere he wants like his grip on me doesn't hurt!

"Don't talk when I did not order you to talk. Who are you to interrupt while I am talking? Didn't I tell you about your boundaries?" he asked.

His eyes turned red. I don't know what is happening to me. I am shivering because of fear. Whenever he uses his vampire abilities on me like his red glowing eyes and grip, it scares the hell out of me. I want to cry and run.

"I-I am sorry," I nervously said.

I looked down not knowing why I said sorry. I am not at fault, he is. The man he called Qeen looks like a good person but he showed his rude attitude again.

I quickly went into the store and kept myself busy. I didn't flinch even if I felt him beside me. Looks like he is watching me. Is he going to do this? My life will be so miserable here. Full of boundaries and a vampire who always threatens to kill me.

I look for a set of undergarments. I grabbed at least five and look at the bag that the king sent to my room earlier. Luckily there is plenty of money. Looks like this is my allowance. Why did Chrollo pay earlier?

I am about to pay my bill when Chrollo gave me his credit card. I didn't speak nor show any gesture and put the money inside my bag again.

He grabbed all the paper bags. He went out of the store so I followed him. He put the paper bags in the trunk. I put myself inside the car.

A tear fell from my cheeks. I quickly wiped it off before Chrollo got inside.

"Stop being dramatic. I am authoritative because I am a prince. If you can't bear my attitude then just tell me to what kingdom do you belong," he said.

I looked at him and scoffed. I didn't stop my tears from falling this time. I can't hide my sadness anymore.

"Do you think I want all of this? I just want to be with my family. Go back to where I really belong and not to another kingdom in your world. And what will happen to me after going to a new kingdom? I will be tortured again by another prince or princess?" I sarcastically asked.

"Why do you keep on using that tone–"

"I am done with all of this! I am out of my mind right now! If you want to kill me then just kill me right now! I want my family, my life back. Even me, I don't know what is happening. I used to be that Samara who is a brave and tough girl but look at me now. Surrendering myself to a vampire who wants to kill me. I can't go back to my world either. I will prolong my suffering if I will stay here," I said.

I cried my heart out. I can't take the pain anymore. It is stabbing me like a knife. Being away from Nanay Indang and Tatay Basilyo is killing me. I can endure my bullying problems at Theodore University but I can't endure this world.

He leaned towards me and wiped my tears. He exhaled and pulled me to him. I gasped because of what he did. I am now sitting on his lap.

I screamed when he went out of the car and used his vampire speed. He is carrying me like a newlywed. He stopped after running for a minute. I roamed my eyes around.

We are at the top of a hill. There is grass and flowers everywhere. Thankfully the wind calmed me. I came back to my senses. I shouldn't have said that earlier. What if he ran away from the people to kill me here? Oh please don't.

He spun me to face him. He grabbed my chin softly and raised it to look at him. We are looking eye to eye.

"I am sorry," Chrollo said that made my jaw drop. "I will stop threatening you about killing and stuff. Forgive me, please don't be afraid."

I can't utter any word. He made me speechless. I also don't know what to say now. We are too close to each other.

"And don't surrender yourself to anyone. Be strong for yourself. I admire you for being tough," he said before kissing the top of my head.

I am speechless. I really can't say anything. He is acting so weird that I can't utter any word. He is saying sorry and asking me to be tough but he always yells at me when he did not like my actions when I am countering him. I can't read Chrollo. His actions are confusing me.

"Why are you suddenly doing this?" I asked.

"I honestly don't know," he said. "But when you came, everything changed. It was like you are magnetizing me and I can't stop being cruel."

The wind howled and Chrollo swiftly moved away from me. He whispered and I am shocked to hear it from that distance. How can I freaking hear that!?

"I will be back within an hour. Go think and regain yourself again. Don't go anywhere," he said before disappearing.