DARK WEDDING

CHAPTER 2

AMY

The cool night air envelops me as I close my eyes, allowing myself a moment of calm.

I approach a rose bed and delicately pick a red flower between my trembling fingers. The gentle scent of the rose fills my nostrils, bringing a slight relief to my tumultuous mind.

However, my peace is abruptly interrupted when I notice a figure moving in the shadows of the night. My heart races as my eyes snap open, finding the profile of a tall man approaching me.

The pale moonlight illuminates part of his face, revealing the defined features and red eyes that confirm his identity as a vampire.

I swallow hard, my body tense as I grip the flower tighter. I silently watch as the man approaches, feeling vulnerable in the presence of his imposing figure.

He is tall and imposing but strangely young for a vampire, with long black hair cascading over his shoulders.

I keep my guard up as he stands before me, his red eyes fixed on mine.

Silence hangs between us for a moment, tense and laden with the anticipation of the unknown. Then, finally, the man's voice breaks the silence, echoing in the serene night.

"You must be Amy.", he says, his voice deep and melodic.

I nodded in response. My voice caught in my throat as I observed the vampire before me.

We remain silent for a moment, the weight of the situation heavy upon us.

"You must be Aaron.", I say, seeing him nod, and I sigh, realizing that he and I are alone now.

"You seem afraid of me.", he says calmly, and I blink rapidly.

"I... I've never been in the presence of vampires before.", I whisper, seeing a smile growing on his lips.

"Well, you need to get used to it as soon as possible since you'll be completely mine tomorrow, Amy.", he says with a smile, and I feel my whole body shivering at that moment.

"I hope you're ready to leave tonight.", he says, and I furrow my brow, unable to understand what he's telling me now.

"What?"

"You'll leave this place tonight. We're here to fetch you; the wedding is tomorrow, and we should be together."

I shake my head. I didn't know about this part; I thought I would sleep in my bed where I could cry endlessly, but I didn't want to accept this. Furthermore, I don't want to leave with them tonight.

I feel tears welling up in my eyes again as I continue to look at him.

"Where are you going to take me?", I ask, seeing him raise an eyebrow as he continues to look at me.

"To my house. You seem surprised by this, Amy."

"I'm fine, but I didn't know I should go tonight."

"The sooner you and I get to know each other, the better it will be for both of us.", he says, getting closer and closer to me, but for some reason, I can't move away from him.

I blink my eyes, feeling the shiver down my body as I think his lips getting closer to my ear while I continue to hold the rose tightly in my hands.

"I can hear your heart beating, Amy. You're afraid, and I can feel it.", he whispers with a deep voice, and I lift my head, looking at him and seeing that his red pupils are fixed on my face.

"Are you going to hurt me?", I ask, trembling and feeling tears wetting my cheeks.

He furrows his brow, looking at my cheek, and I quickly lower my head when I realize he's looking at the mark on my face.

I feel tears streaming continuously, and I blink my eyes when I think of his hand lifting my face, looking at me with a severe expression.

"Who did this to you, Amy?", he asks, and I fall silent.

I tremble as I feel his cold fingers touching the mark on my skin while I tightly shut my eyes.

"You're mine, and no one will ever hurt you again, I promise...", he whispers, and I open my eyes, looking at his lips.

He seems irritated after seeing the mark on my face, and I watch as he quickly backs away from me, leaving me completely confused. I see him pointing towards the house.

"It's getting late, and we should leave now."

I quickly walk into the house, sighing as I see everyone staring at me. I quickly wipe my eyes and turn my head, now seeing Aaron by my side.

"Amy will come with me tonight. She shouldn't stay in a place where she's no longer welcome.", Aaron says, staring intently at my parents. I see my stepmother's eyes widen.

"How? No, she should stay here tonight. The wedding is only tomorrow.", my father says, and I see Aaron continue to look at him.

"She won't stay in this house for even one more night. Amy, get your things, just the essentials. You won't need all of this again."

I rush to my room, still feeling tears in my eyes, and I look at the photo of my mother on the table, which is the most important thing to me right now.

I grab the photo and put my clothes into a small suitcase before leaving my room. Furthermore, my father's eyes fixated on me, but his gaze was not love or affection.

My heart breaks inside my chest as I realize I'm leaving the house where I grew up. I walk to Aaron and see him looking at me intently.

"We'll see you at the wedding tomorrow, Amy.", Elisabeth says with a fake smile as I leave my house, breathing heavily.

I get into the car, looking out the window and feeling tears streaming down my face continuously. As the car pulls away from the house, I turn my head, seeing Elora beside me and watching me closely.

"You seem sad, Amy.", she says gently, looking at me. I wipe my eyes and shake my head.

"No, I'm fine. I will miss my home.", I say, lifting my head and seeing Aaron's eyes fixed on mine through the car's rearview mirror.

I stay in Aaron's car, tears streaming down my face as I stare out the window.

The weight of the unknown and the whirlwind of emotions leaves me bewildered, lost in a sea of uncertainties. Time seems to stretch, hours passing slowly as I lose myself in dark thoughts.

Suddenly, the car passes through a large gate, and my eyes fixate on a beautiful black mansion ahead of me. My lips part in a small "o" of surprise as I realize we're arriving at Aaron's residence.

The grandeur and imposing nature of the mansion leave me breathless, feeling like I'm stepping into a dark fairy tale.

Drying my eyes, I hear Aaron open the car door for me. With a trembling sigh, I join him and walk into the mansion.

My eyes scan every detail, taking in the dark, antique decor that permeates every corner of the place. A shiver runs down my spine as I wonder about this house's hidden secrets.

"Do you like it?", he asks, looking at me, and I nod because I've never been in a place like this before.

"Well, this mansion was built many years ago, and I love old things.", he comments.

Aaron asks me to follow him, and I obey. My steps echo through the hallway as we head towards the stairs leading to the upper floor.

My heart beats faster as we ascend, anticipation mixing with apprehension. I don't know what to expect from this encounter with vampires, but I'm determined to face whatever comes.

Finally, Aaron stops in front of a door and turns to me.

"There are many rooms here, but I'm sure you'll like this one. You can sleep here tonight."

Confusion crosses my face as I look at him, surprised by the suggestion that we won't share the same room. I raise an eyebrow, my expression a mix of disbelief and curiosity, as I ask why we won't sleep together.

"And you? I thought you and I would share the same room.", I say softly, seeing a smile spread across his lips as if my expression amuses him.

"I never sleep, Amy.", he says, his eyes meeting mine with a supernatural gleam.

Shock spreads through my body as I process his words, the reality of being in the presence of a vampire finally becoming clear to me.

Swallowing hard, I struggle to find words as the shock becomes acceptance. I knew my life would change forever by marrying a vampire, but now I'm faced with the reality of this supernatural existence.

I nod, realizing my question is ridiculous because I'm facing a vampire, and I see him still smiling at me.

"Of course.", I murmur, blinking rapidly.

"Well, vampires never sleep, but beds for us can be handy.", he says, looking at me. I widen my eyes when I realize what he's talking about.

I entered the room with him and saw him place my suitcase on the bed before he gesticulated around the room.

"I hope you liked it.", he says, and I open my mouth, looking at every room detail.

The walls are light in tone, utterly different from the other walls of the mansion as if this room were made for a woman.

Everything here is lovely, but I focus on the long white curtains that hide a large glass window.

"It's wonderful; thank you.", I say, and he nods.

"It's getting late, so I'll let you rest. Tomorrow will be a long day for both of us, Amy...", he says, quickly leaving the room before closing the door.

I still look around the room, walk to the bed, and fixate on a piece of clothing covered by a black plastic cover.

Curiosity overwhelms me, and I quickly open it, widening my eyes when I see a beautiful, long white wedding dress. I blink my eyes, feeling tears wetting my face as my fingers touch the expensive fabric of the dress.

I cry more when I see that it's a beautiful dress, and any woman would love to wear it on her wedding day, but I feel sad because my life is being stolen from me.