LEGEND OF THE VIPER(COMPLETE)

CHAPTER 4

Ever since Haven rejected her Amber had been very busy collecting more information that could help her win Havens heart. There was no way she was going to watch another girl snatch her away from her.

Haven didn't go along with her other sisters as well as the rest of her family. Why she had no idea but she was going to make anyone pay. She looked into her closet and realized it was filled with new clothes she recently bought. That was going to be her winning ticket she thought to herself.

There was a slight knock on her door and when she left her closet and got back into her bedroom she saw her brother standing inside and she ran to him. Ian hugged her pretty close like he always does ever since they were kids.

'You look happier today. How is your conquest?' Ian asked.

'What conquest?' she asked as if she had no idea.

'I heard mom saying you moved on and currently pursuing another. Who is he?'

'Can you keep a secret?' she asked as she sat down on her bed.

'You know i can,' Ian said as he followed her to the bed.

'It's a girl,' she said and looked for her brothers reaction.

'I knew it,' he said without any surprise.

'How did you........?'

'I know how my little sister has a complex for guys who save her. So when i heard it was a girl, i was shocked and then mother told me about you and your conquest and everything became clearer.'

'So you are not disappointed that i am pursuing a girl?'

'No, i want you to be happy Amber. So how is it going?'

'She rejected me before i even said anything.'

'That's impossible. How can one reject the only miss from our family?'

'She did but i won't give up on her,' Amber said cheering herself up.

'That's the spirit. So what are your plans now?'

'I have no idea. I just need to find out where she hangs out since i cant just trace her at all.'

'Good thing you have a brother like me.'

'You know something?'

'There are rumors but it came from an eligible source. Your Haven will be at the underground street racing tonight.'

'Why would she be there?'

'Racing, i guess. Do you want me to go with you?'

'No, i will take care of it myself  what time is it?'

Ian told her the place and time. What she needed to gain entry and she was happy.

'Mother said you should come for dinner,' Ian finally told her after their little conversation.

'I will go with you,' she said happily.

Amber followed her brother downstairs and joined her family for dinner. She ate very fast so that she could get ready for her journey.

Two hours later Amber was seated in a nice booth. She watched as people filled the place. She didn't know that there were places like these before.

They began to place their best and she did too. The stakes were high and she knew that it was the big sharks. For the next hour she saw people racing but Haven was nowhere to be found. She was looking everywhere when she saw a Bugatti Chiron entering  the racing ground and people cheering. The driver got out and she saw her. It was her Haven but were did she got that car? Haven's family was rich but they rarely gave her any allowance so she kept wondering how she managed to afford cars like that. Haven was looking around when her eyes suddenly stopped at her. Haven was staring at her and she didn't seem very pleased at all. Amber was in big trouble, she could feel it.

Other Bugatti cars entered the ground and she realized that the race was being done with the same car line. The race began and it was crazier than the other races she saw first. She had made a five thousand dollar bet and she wasn't going to watch her money just going like that. She had bet on Haven of course and Haven seemed to be in the third position and the end was nearing. What was Haven doing? She wanted to scream at her. Was she trying to lose or something? As worries as she was she kept her eyes opened and witnessed a miracle. How Haven did it, she had no idea but she split the other two Bugatti's' and passed between them taking the first position and made it to the finishing line. She was so happy that she stood up and screamed which gained a lot of attention but she didn't care.

After the race Haven disappeared again and she decided to move around looking for her. She was searching for her when another heartbreaking scene appeared right in front of her. She saw Haven kissing this other girl. She wanted to faint, wanted to rip the other girl apart from her Haven bit she was not going to lose her cool. So Amber turned around and began to walk back to her car. She needed to calm down. She wanted to hit herself for being a fool. It hurt so much and yet her heart still yearn for her.

She knew Haven was a playgirl but she couldn't stop herself at all. She didn't get far before she found herself caught by someone who wasn't Haven. Was she being kidnapped or something? The person was female bit not her girl and it scared the hell out of her.

What if it was one of Haven's girls? She tried to fight her and scream but it was pointless. She was taken into a black car with tinted windows. She had none of her belongings and she was troubles. She just wanted anyone to save her.

She had to compromise, she was going to keep her cool and wait for a good opportunity to escape.

She didn't get how long the car took and where it took her but she knows that it stopped somewhere. The woman who abducted her escorted her out of the car and she found herself staring a huge and magnificent mansion. Even her family mansion wasn't like that.

'Its beautiful,' she said out loud forgetting how she got here.

'Follow me,' the woman said and she did like an obedient puppy. She wasn't a fool, this woman was stronger than her and she didn't want anything happening to her.

After all this woman didn't hurt her at all.

When she got inside, her gaze went to the walls. There were a number if paintings even her own home didn't have this kind of collection. They were worth a fortune and she couldn't wait to find the owner of the mansion.

She followed the woman down the corridor and there was only one door ahead.

The woman knocked at the door and opened the door after even when there was no response from the other side.

'Get inside,' she told her.

She hesitated before she found herself being drawn inside. When she was inside she realized how huge and spacious the room was. It was like another house. There was a huge customized bed draped with black linen which looked very dazzling.

The linen had an enormous viper embroidery on it. How could anyone sleep with that snake on top? The owner was very weird she concluded. She looked around and noticed that there wasn't much in the room. There was no one in the room. Who got her there?

She didn't hear the door being opened she was too distracted by the room. When she turned around she saw a very familiar face, a face that she was yearning for. It was Haven dressed in a black robe with some slippers. When did she arrive? Why was she even here?

'Why are you here?' Amber asked.

'I live here,' she replied as she walked towards her.

What was going on? How did she have all this kind of wealth? Wasn't she just an ordinary woman?

'You have questions little girl and i have no answers for you. I noticed you didn't heed my advice but continue to look for trouble every time, so i will give you three opportunities to date me.'

'Are you for real?' she asked excitedly, not believing what she just heard.

'Unless you don't want it.'

'I want it.'

'Good then. We will go on the dates but now you should go back home. Your parents will be worried.'

'Can i sleep here?'

'No, she will drive you back,' Haven denied .

'Who are you really?' Amber couldn't help but ask that one question.

'What do you think?'

Without getting a proper answer Amber was escorted out of the mansion though she was reluctant to leave.

'Are you sure its a good idea V?'

'Yes, it is.'

'But today is your sister's engagement party and going with Amber as your date might make things worse.'

'Which is why she is going. Everyone likes the St. Claire's, you can't be their enemy. And maybe Amber might stop pursuing me.'

'Do you like her?'

'Yes, i do but i don't want her to know the real me. She will leave me, you should have seen the way she was shocked after seeing my bed,' she was worried big time.

'And yet you are going with her?'

'I am, i will just deal with it when time comes.'

'I don't want to see you hurt.'

'Is the car ready?'

'Yes, and ready to leave.'

'Good. I will see you at the party,' Haven said and left her master bedroom.

Outside was her Lamborghini Murcielago, one of her many babies. Jack opened the door for her and she smiled at the man.

'Are you sure about driving yourself?'

'You know i can. Take the day off and spend it with your family or whatever you want to do. I don't want to come back and find you here.'

'I hear you. I will do as you say.'

'Good, see you tomorrow Jack.'

'You too, enjoy your date and day.'

'I will,' she said and drove off.

She lived for the danger and speed. There wasn't too much fun in her life. She was always swamped with work. She had too many children and they kept on increasing. She left the haunted woodland and got in the road and drove straight to the St. Claire's mansion. When she arrived Amber was already waiting and she looked magnificent. Haven got out of the car and walked towards Amber who was in a joyful mood. When she arrived Mrs. St. Claire appeared on the doorway and she smiled at her.

'Good afternoon,' Haven said.

'Good afternoon.'

'Mother i am leaving,' Amber called out as she rushed to Havens side.

Mrs. St. Claire looked at Haven and said, 'take great care of my baby and make use nothing happens to her.'

'Does she have a curfew?'

'She should return home before midnight.'

'Mother!'

'I will make sure she comes back before the clock strike twelve then,' Haven promised with a smile.

It didn't take long before the two ladies left the mansion for the party that Haven wasn't in a good mood to attend.

'You look beautiful,' Haven complimented her as they were on their way.

'Thank you and you too,' Amber said shyly.

Haven continued to drive until she arrived at her family's home. She took out a small box she had arranged earlier for Heart.

Arm in arm the two ladies walked inside drawing everyone's attention.

'Isn't that Haven?'

'Is that Amber St. Claire?'

Haven led Amber to where her mother was.

'You finally arrived!' she called out as if she was happy when she saw her.

'I did, how could i miss such an important day?'

'Isn't this Amber St. Claire?' her mother asked looking at Amber with interest.

'Yes, that's her. Amber love meet my mom,' Haven made the introductions.

'It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. White.'

'The pleasure is all mine,' she said with a smile before she turned to Haven, 'what was that love thing?'

'She is my girlfriend,' Haven told her mother fully knowing how much her mother loathed her sexuality.

'This............'

Haven didn't let her finish talking before she took Amber away from her mother and went to find Heart.

'I thought you weren't coming,' Heart said as soon as they were face to face.

'I wish i couldn't but i am left with no choice. So here i am, here is your present,' Haven said as she passed the box to Heart.

'Why is it small?'

'Should i take it back?'

'No even if its small i will still take it after all you must have used part of your savings for this,' Heart said and anyone could hear how scornful she sounded.

Amber didn't like this at all. She could see how this family bullies her girl and that was not acceptable. She had no idea what Haven bought for her sister but she knew that she couldn't be that cheap. She had seen how rich Haven was.

'OMG! Is that the famous seven jewel bracelet?' Heart practically screamed happy with the gift.

'It is. Since it was cheap i bought it that way i won't deplete my account,' Haven said this time mocking her sister.

It was no secret how expensive that bracelet was.

Haven left Heart with Amber , she was no longer in the mood for games. Before she could go anywhere Heart rushed to her and stopped her.

'What do you want?' Haven asked her sister.

'I am sorry,' she muttered.

'For what?'

'For looking down on you, Haven.'

'Its okay. Just be happy and make sure this is the last time you speak badly to me or next time i will not be able to tolerate it,' she said and left Heart hanging.

As they head outside Amber looked very worried.

'Are you okay?' Amber asked as soon as they were out.

'I am fine,' she lied.

'You feel so hot,' Amber said feeling the heat Haven was emitting.

'You know my secretary right?'

'Yes, i do.'

'Go and tell her to come to the garden now.'

After that Amber rushed to search for Gina. Havens venom was reacting, it was as if the snake in her had been awakened and was angry. She had to calm down before she caused anyone harm.

She had told her shadows to not follow her and she regretted it now. She went to the garden and sat down. It didn't take long for Gina and Amber to come to the garden.

'Are you okay?' Gina asked her.

'Did you bring it?'

'Yes, i did.'

'Give it to me,' Haven said and Gina took out the box of cigars.

Haven pulled out a cigar. They were special and made especially for her by a priestess of her Oracle. They were meant to calm the beast in her and keep her pain to the minimum. She lit the cigar and began to smoke.

She had smoked for a while when she realized that Amber was still there and her eyes were teary.

'Baby, what's wrong?' she asked her.

'Are you in pain?' Amber asked her with worry.

'My heart is aching,' she said smiling at her assuring her that it was okay.

'You should have told me. I can go and tell your sister my mind. They all hurt you, i will make them pay.'

Amber was so sweet, Haven couldn't help but smile. She wanted to ease her pain, how cute.

'It's okay. I am used to it. Once i am done with everything we can go to that date,' Haven said.

'We better, i don't like it here.'

'Me too,' she said and chuckled.

Haven smoked her cigar and when she was done she left the garden with Amber.

They returned back inside and witnessed as those two got engaged. After they finished taking the vows it was time for Haven to leave.

She looked for her mother and told her that she was leaving.

'The ceremony is not done yet,' she said complaining.

'Mom, today is a happy day. Let's not make anything worse,' Haven kindly reminded her mother.

After having another round of word fighting with her mother regarding her being with a woman despite her being a St. Claire, she finally left the event.

She had just made sure that Amber was settled in the car when Helen rushed outside.

'So it is true!' Helen cried out and that made Haven stop.

'What is it?' Haven asked.

'I thought i saw you the other day driving a Bugatti and today you have this. Are you dealing drugs?' Helen shot her mouth and at that moment Haven wanted to rip that mouth out.

'Yes, i do. Does it matter?' Haven said and went inside the car.

'That is Helen?' Amber asked her.

'Yes, it is her. She is something else.'

Haven drove off and left her family mansion and felt relieved. It was probably all her fault since she was different but today wasn't the day to feel all that. She was going to make Amber feel so great. She found a nice and quite small restaurant and made a reservation. She found a nice table with a nice view and made their order.

'You don't mind it being small?'

'I have never dined in a small restaurant before, i like it.'

'Good because big restaurants makes me have indigestion.'

'Same here.'

The two ladies had their meal talking and laughing. Haven could see the love in those eyes. She was tired of people faking it because of her money and all that. 

Amber was different though and that is why she felt so attracted to her.

After the meal Haven took Amber for a drive. She raced herself in the road since it was empty. She loved the way Amber was screaming happily while she did it.

She stopped when they arrived at a lookout that showed the view of the city. Haven went out of the car and Amber followed her.

Haven searched in her pockets but couldn't find it. She was doomed, she needed to calm herself down. Being around Amber the whole evening without even touching her was getting on her nerves.

'Have this,' Amber said and when Haven looked at her she realized it was a packet of cigarettes'.

'You smoke?' Haven asked seeing the box.

'No, i don't. But i saw you the other day and thought that i should just buy in case you need it.'

'You are very observant. I like you more and more,' Haven said as she took one cigarrette.

After lighting it she began to smoke while she looked at the city. There were so many people out there relying on her, praying for her blessings and all that.

'When did you start smoking?'

'The day i woke from the dead,' Haven replied.

'That is a joke right?'

'It is,' Haven said with a chuckle.

'Can i ask you something?'

'If i can answer it then i will,' Haven replied.

'Why does your family treat you that way?' Amber was dying of curiosity. Her family doted on her and yet Haven was treated like some outsider.

'It is a long story. I don't want to spoil this date with some story but another day i will. Tell me about yourself,' Haven evaded the question but Amber understood.

Amber began to tell Haven about herself. She was the only miss of her family and the second child after her brother. They were only two in her family. She was nineteen and a student.

After Haven finished smoking she looked at Amber with a smile.

'Did i tell you that you look beautiful?'

'Yes, you did.'

'That's good then. I will drive you home now.'

'But it is still early,' Amber complained.

'I have to get you before midnight, have you forgotten?'

'We can just act as if she didn't say that.'

'No, i will keep my promise. We still have two more dates so behave and go home first.'

'Fine, i will do so.'

'That is my girl. Let's leave now,' Haven said.

Haven drove from the lookout point straight to Amber's home. She wouldn't dare touch her. She was afraid she would never stop. When she arrived she escorted her to the door.

Mrs. St. Claire got out and was surprised that she looked at her watch.

'It's around 9 p.m. Why are you back so early?'

'I have appointments i can't cancel and i was worried that i will be late so i wanted to drop her off now,' Haven answered with a smile.

'Thank you for keeping your promise and bring her back safe.'

'I should thank you for allowing her to come with me today,' Haven said.

'I will do anything to see her happy and you make her happy,' the woman smiled.

'Goodnight Mrs. St. Claire,' Haven said.

'Please call me Rita.'

'Okay then. Rita and Amber i will be seeing you,' she said and began to walk back to her car.

'I will call you,' Amber called out as she waved at her.

Haven drove of the second she got back in the car. She needed a release and she knew just where to get it.