The Brilliant Twin

Herondale MANSION

Scarlett

After school, I went home and hurriedly opened my laptop to search what really does a vampire mean. I opened the first link. It said, "A vampire is a creature from folklore that subsists by feeding on the vital essence (generally in the form of blood) of the living. In European folklore, vampires are undead creatures that often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighbourhoods they inhabited while they were alive. They wore shrouds and were often described as bloated and of ruddy or dark countenance, markedly different from today's gaunt, pale vampire, which dates from the early 19th century. "

Well, Surely there were lots of mysterious disappearance and attacks in the neighbourhoods. 

Many different results also came up:-

"PALE"

"Burn in sun"

"Sparkle", well this is not twilight.

"Inhuman speed"

"Drink human blood." This got me thinking about how the doctor said that Rose had lost a lot of blood.

Before I could read further, my phone started ringing. It was Blair.

" Hey Scar, I will come to pick you up at 8:00, be ready."

"Actually Blair I was thinking I should not come because Rose is in the hospital and it doesn't feel right to enjoy when she is stuck in the hospital"

"Scarlett nooo...Rose wouldn't want you to mope at home and also if you don't come I will be alone."

" Ok fine meet you at 8:00, bye"

"Bye" and I hung up. 

I shut my laptop. It was already 5 pm and I also had to go to the Herondale house to ask William, the real reason." 

Nobody was home Noah was god knows where and Aunt May in the hospital, so I picked my car keys and went to the Herondale house. I am not a stalker or anything for knowing where the Herondale house is because first of all Kenwood hills is a small town and also because Herondale mansion is one of the biggest ones in town. 

When I reached there, I rang the bell but nobody opened.

I entered the house. "William I know you were lying and that you are not actually ill" 

But I was not met with a William but rather an ancient-looking drawing-room. My eyes directly went to the table where a bottle of whisky was kept. Well, at least there is whisky. 

I opened the Whisky bottle and poured myself a shot. After the accident I had developed, I don't know I wouldn't say a habit but rather an unusual fondness of whisky. I guess it was my way of coping up with such loss. I try to control myself and I do eventually but it takes a lot of effort.

I was about to drink when someone spoke.

"You are too young to drink but I don't mind" I turned around to see a handsome man. His eyes were blue, not like mine that reminded me of water but rather they reminded me of the sky. His voice was sexy and enthralling. I was usually a polite person, but I don't have to be nice to someone who looked so self- absorbed.

"Well, William lied to me so he owed me a shot of whisky and as for what you mind, I don't really care because you are stranger and that too a proud one."

"Nice to meet you too. You must be Scarlett, I am Jace Wiliam's older brother" He said smirking.

"Hello, but William didn't tell me anything about a brother" I confessed looking at him

"William is not really an extrovert. Anyways come sit, I am sure William will be here soon" He said motioning toward the couch.

He was being perfectly polite but something seemed fishy in his manner.

"It's ok, I am good. I will be here with my little friend." I said motioning towards my shot of whisky.

"You are funny I like you...but I don't know why William likes you". He pretended to think.

"Oh, I know exactly why." He said smirking.

I raised my eyebrow signifying him to continue. When he didn't, 

" Ok fine, blurt it out. Is there anything I should know about William?" I said slumping on the couch.

" Well, you see it's almost time. I didn't think he would get over his last girlfriend. It nearly destroyed him." he said looking at me as if to gauge my disappointment.

What the f**k, so I am rebound. Great. This asshole Jace, so that is what this is about. I couldn't give him the satisfaction.

"Stop with this bullshit, where is William anyway?" I said exactly the same time when Jace said " Hello Willaim". I turned around to see William standing there like a statue.

"I didn't know you were coming here, Scarlett" William said staring only at Jace. His face was expressionless but his voice furious.

"I would have told you I was coming if you hadn't already lied to me once in a day," I said.

"Scarlett I think you should go," he said out of nowhere. 

What the hell.

"What??" I asked immensely confused with his behaviour.

Fine whatever; I don't stay where I am not wanted. 

" OK," I said keeping my voice as stable as I could. I drank the whole shot of whisky in one go and got up from the couch with a jerk. I started to go towards the door but before I could reach the door, Jace caught my hand. "It was nice meeting you Scarlett," He said winking at me.

Nice to meet you too Jace" I said winking back at him playfully. I gave one last look at William but he was still standing there frozen and then I went straight out of the door. 

William 

I didn't even give Scarlett one look before she headed out of the door. I was so angry and irritated at Jace.

"I like her, she is witty," Jace said trying to get under my skin.

"What huh! Jace one twin wasn't enough, you want to hurt her too?"

"No brother I have no intension of hurting her," he said earnestly and paused. " as of yet," he said continuing to smirk. "Anyways, brother, you look pooped. You went to the hospital, didn't you?. You know if you only eat your bunny friends, these tricks won't work well." I ignored him.

"Jace, what did you talk to her," I asked forcefully.

"What are you worried that history is going to repeat itself?"

Of course, I was worried. But that was not the only thing I was worried about, I was also worried about Scarlett's safety. I didn't think that Jace would attack the twins, but after what happened with Rose, I can't trust him.

"No, I don't want to clean up another one of your messes. Scarlett will get suspicious, and that will be dangerous for us and for her." I said pointing at him

"Don't you know brother she is already suspicious? You underestimated her." He said laughing smugly.

"What game are you playing Jace?" 

"Well, guess you will just have to wait and see," he said threatening and vanished. 

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. 'Scarlett was already suspicious. This isn't good. I will apologize to her and try to smoothen all her suspicions today because if she gets to know the truth, I don't know if she will ever be safe or if she will ever accept me.' I thought to myself running my hand through my hair.