Chapter 50
(Be my Girlfriend)
“Who are you” Megan shuttered, looking scared, as she couldn’t fathom what the figure could be. And just to ease her scary mind, Lazarus stepped out of the shadow, wearing an invisible smile. Yea, she won’t be able to see him smile, because of the mask he had on
In his hand is a large white towel; he had actually been standing there for the past five minutes watching her swim, laugh, and do funny skills.
He looks enthralled at her sudden childish behavior in the water, she looked so innocent, but he knows she isn’t. A one-time crazy rap artist won’t be that innocent, he thought and chuckled. But he loves her that way.
Megan heaved a sigh of relief on seeing him, she was beginning to imagine crazy things earlier. Since no one was in the castle aside from the three of them, which she clearly left inside the building, she wasn’t expecting anyone to just show up.
“Hey” He muttered, going to sit on the bench
“Did I scare you?” he asked with a smirk
“Erm…yes…” She shuttered, and chuckled, swimming closer to the edge
He nodded.
She stared at him, he wasn’t in his usual clothes and cloak. This time, he was putting on a simple shirt and shorts. He looked hot in it
“Sorry about that…if you don’t mind, you can continue to swim, just came here to make sure you are safe” he noted, she smiled out
“Erm… well, I’m done…swimming already. haha!” She giggled, thinking of a way to climb up without him checking her out, but there was no way he wouldn’t see a thing.
“Fine…I got you a towel” He stated, picking up the towel as he gave it to her. She climbed out of the pool, dripping wet, as her skin glowed with the moonlight.
Lazarus' eyes lingered on her body as she drew closer to him. No doubt, her curves are enticing. This is the first time he will be seeing her with just a little covering.
Megan, on the other hand, knows that he likes what he sees, with the way he stared at her. She knows that her looks and curves are sure to die for. She collected the towel from him as he quickly looked away.
She wrapped it around her body after cleaning her face and wet hair.
“Can we talk for a while?” he asked, as she nodded, sitting close to him on the bench. None of them said a word for a while as silence took in.
They both have different thoughts running through their minds, as no one was ready to speak first, not until Lazarus cleared his throat.
“I think you now know why I took you away; I’m sorry for doing things against your wish,” He stated, looking at her this time. She heave a sigh, nodding.
“You did it to keep me safe…Drusilla told me all about it”
“And one more thing…not just because of the enemies looking for you to hunt you down, but because you are someone really dear to me. You are my mate, Meg.” He noted
She swallowed in, not knowing the best reply to give
“I know it might sound hard for you to take in, but that’s how the goddess wants it to be this time. You know long ago, before the war between humans and vampires, there wasn’t any segregation.
Humans and vampires are usually mated, sharing one bond and all that. But after the war, it stopped.”
He paused and stared intently into her eyes, she couldn’t back out this time. She was getting drowned in his golden eyes, which had flicks of fire-like color in his iris. It looks so beautiful.
“I have waited a long time for you, Megan, ever since I clocked my first century,” he stated as her eyes popped out in shock. She could feel her mouth opening wide, as she gaped at him.
“Your…your first century…then..how old are you?” She asked
He let out a chuckle, pushing his hand into his thick hair, some of the front hair fell across his face when he pulled it out, giving him a bad boy look. He faced her
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“I have spent three centuries and five decades on earth” He cooed
“Three centuries…and….hargg…you are 350 years,” She asked, with a gasp
He nodded
“Yes”
“Oh my gawd…you are clearly older than my great grandparent” she muttered, as he laughed out. This is the first time she will be hearing him laugh out this way, and it sounds like music to her ears. She smiled beautifully at him.
“Well, perhaps…”
“But you still look so young.."
“Yes…that’s what differentiates us from humans. We don’t age easily..” He replied as she muttered an ‘oh’
“After rescuing you the other day from the witch. I went back to track her, but she was gone.
She will surely come back for you, all you need to do now is to learn how to use your powers well, I might not be around all the time. I also have lots of enemies on my neck, but I will do well to keep you safe, trust me”
“Hmmm…” Megan sighed out
“I still can’t believe that my best friend will be a witch; I mean, if it should be, then it wouldn’t have been Violet; she looks so innocent and clueless of any mystic creature.
Only Martha, my childhood friend knows much about them.
But I was such a fool to trust Violet so much…did you get to see that bastard when you went back” She asked referring to Oscar
“He is dead…I met his corpse, she killed him” He replied, as she gasped
“Now I know who is behind the death of my ex-boyfriend, it would have been Violet, all along”
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Lazarus’ POV
After the moment we spent together at the pool, we decided to retire to bed. I bade her goodnight and went into my room. Bringing out a magic book from one of the shelves, I decided to practice more spells.
I have war ahead of me; I know that very soon, Hunter will send his men into the human world, just to look for me.
I know that they will find it hard to locate this place; it is in the middle of nowhere, the outskirts of the human and vampire world, surrounded by magic walls.
It will take a very good magician with black magic to locate and destroy the castle.
Onyx is smart, but I’m wiser. Megan needs to know how to make use of her powers well, to defeat the witches while I take down the vampires.
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Human World~~
London~
A Restaurant~
“Want more wine?” D’Arcy asked Emerald who shook her head
“Nope, this one is enough” She replied with a smile, he chuckled
They are clearly having their date; well, D’Arcy had suggested taking her out, which she agreed to.
After they had finished the food, they decided to relax and know more about each other.
“So you won’t mind telling me your age right?” he asked
She rolled her eyes
“I’m eighteen, and you?” She aske
“I’m….” he paused for a while, thinking of a better age to tell her. He won’t just tell her that he is about two centuries right?
“I’m 19….I’m older,” he smirked; she playfully punched his shoulder, laughing.
“Whatever” She rolled her eyes.
They talked about other things, laughing at intervals. They were still enjoying their moment, when someone walked into the restaurant. He wore a black all through cloth, and a hoodie; a sunshade lay perfectly on his face.
He walked towards a seat, watching the duo from there. A waitress walked towards him, but he asked her to be back later.
D’Arcy immediately felt his presence and became unstable. He glanced towards where he sat as they locked contact, but he quickly looked away.
Emerald didn’t notice the strange changes in D’Arcy, not until she asked him a question to which he didn’t reply.
“Dave…dave?” She called
“Huhn…erm..what..were you asking something?” he asked, in a rush
She frowned
“y..yea..but you zoned out”
“Oh..sorry about that…something just came into my mind, I think we need to leave now…or do you still feel like staying”
She felt confused
“Is there any problem, why are we suddenly leaving?”
“Oh, no problem… I….just don’t feel secure about this place any longer..feel like something bad is about to happen. Come on, Emerald, I can’t explain this now, but we can have another date, perhaps tomorrow or next.
We need to leave” he tried to reply in a whisper. She nodded seeing his fears. Though she can’t see any danger around, she won’t wanna argue with him.
D’Arcy, on the other hand,, knows that the man who came in isn’t human. He could differentiate a human smell from that of a vampire.
He knew vampires from other kingdoms also visited the human world, so he shouldn’t have felt insecure.
But he can’t help but feels like the man is after him; his dressing and aura, states danger. He stretched forth his hand as Emerald placed hers on it. They got into his car and drove out of the scene
The strange man stood up and walked out.
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Emerald’s POV
Dave drove me to my house, as he parked the car at the front gate. The ride from the restaurant had been silent. I wasn’t expecting this sudden change of mood, though; he looked uneasy as he drove.
“Thanks for the ride,” I muttered; he turned to look at me with that crazy but perfect smile.
“I’m sorry for behaving that way back there, hope you ain’t pissed?”
“No..i am not..it’s ok” I replied, he nodded
“Well, you haven’t told me anything about your parent. That was what I was asking the other time when you zoned out”
He smiled
“That will be on our next date, I promise to give you details about them…okay”
I nodded. I was about to open the door when he held my hand, caressing it in his.
“Wait” he ordered. I paused turning to stare at him
“What?”
He exhale looking directly into my eyes
“I don’t really know how to say this…and how you will take it…but Emerald…please be my girlfriend.” he dropped the bombshell, as my heartbeat accelerated.
I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out. Am I ready to have a boyfriend, should I go into a relationship with him? Won’t he break my heart like other guys? All these thoughts kept coming
“Look….I’m not expecting an answer yet, but... I just want you to know that I love you so much and care about you.
I know that you might have gone through a series of heartbreaks from other guys, but trust me on this Emmy, I’m promising you that it won’t be that way for us.
I will never break your heart. Instead, I will make sure that I keep you safe from any danger. Trust me…” I watched him speak heartedly. I gulp down nothing
“I…I will think about it” I whispered. He nodded, releasing my hand, but not without placing a soft kiss on it.
“Goodnight…and have a sweet sleep” he cooed. I smile.
“Thanks” I replied and stepped out. He ignited the engine, raising it to life as he drove towards his apartment.
“Well, Emerald, I think you need to give him a chance,” I said to myself, with a broad smile lingering on my face. Dave seems different from other guys
