I hate to say goodbye to anyone, but now I have to do this. I’ve got a new job, but not really a new, it’s just another chance. I’m a journalist and I live in New York, oh sorry, I lived in New York, because now I’m moving to Cleveland. My boss, Mr. Steven Black, the God of the Sun Newspaper in New York, has offered me a new job in Cleveland. I can be the general editor of The Sun in Cleveland. But why in Cleveland?
My colleagues gave a party for me, this was a “Say Goodbye” party. All of my friends and colleagues were there and everybody was sad because of my leaving. But was it real? I don’t think so because after 30 minutes most of the people were doing other things. Jenna Folk, the most attractive woman of the company, was flirting with the men; my boss, Mr. Black was always telephoning and the others…I didn’t know the others. This was a big party, everybody had fun, but nobody cared about me. That’s the case. I didn’t care that I have to leave this selfish team. I was bored so I went home
I was tired and I fed up with everyone. I made a hot bath and was relaxing in my pretty bathroom. Yes, it was pretty, the whole room was white, but the tile was decorated with little blue flowers. The bath was in the corner and I always put candles on the bath and the shelves above the bath. I liked my bathroom. After the relaxing I went to bed and just sleeping and sleeping.
&
-Oh my God! Who’s calling me at 8:30? It is Saturday?! -I said.
I picked up the phone.
-Hallo?
<>-Oh my darling, it’s me, Meg.
-Yes, hi. Are you working?
-Yes, but it’s not important-her voice was so restless. Was she worried?
-Will you move to Cleveland????????- she almost shouted.
- Yes, I wanted to say, but it wasn’t sure until yesterday. I got a job at the Cleveland Sun. I will be the general editor.
-I can’t believe. Everybody knows this?
-Whoa, it’s super. A general editor! But why in Cleveland? I will miss you, Lina. It’s too far from New York!
-Yes, I know. I don’t want to move there. I like my life here. I’ll be alone there. I’m worried, maybe I’m afraid.
-Lina, please be clever. You’ve grown up. It’s a big possibility. This is what you’ve ever wanted. Come on, and go on your dream!
-Thanks.
-And when will you go? -asked Meg.
-On Monday.
-OK, baby. I like you, don’t worry. Everything will be good. I’m sorry I have to go. Bye.
-Bye.
That was right. I felt better. Meg was my best friend. She was a reporter at CNN. She knew me totally, so she knew what I was feeling. So I have two days including today. I have a lot of tasks for today. Let’s go.
First I called Linda Hewitt, who will be my colleague in Cleveland. She is handling my things until I arrive at Cleveland. She told me that my flat was ready and my office was just waiting for me. I was contented. The first step is completed. Next, I called my friends and my relatives and told to them everything about my workplace changing. It was just a polite movement. I don’t care about my relatives and they don’t care about me.
Now one thing left, I have a business lunch with my ex-boss, Mr. Steven Black. I put on a short light purple skirt with a dark purple shirt. I also put on my favourite sandals and I was ready. It was summer; these clothes were convenient.
The lunch was in Black’s favourite restaurant, in the “La cuisine”. We met at exactly 13 o’clock. Mr. Black is a charmer. He is 1,80 m high, he has deep blue eyes and half-long dark black hair. He is just 35. I’m 26. It is good, isn’t it? Of course, Steven knew this. He is always flirting with me. This lunch was a very good occasion for him to show me his attraction.
-Good afternoon, Mr. Black. I’m sorry. I was late. -It was 13:10.
-Lina, I’ve told you many times, please call me Steven.
-Yes, I know. I forgot.
The waiter brought two menus and after 5 minutes we ordered. Then Steven began to speak:
-Lina, I know you’re worried but you needn’t. That is the suitable job for you. Everybody knows this.
-OK, and I do too. I don’t need a holy speech. It was decided. I will go to Cleveland and I’m fine. So If I don’t want to hear a holy speech, why am I here?
-Sweety. It’s just a lunch, but I can’t deny, I like you.
Yes, your ears are good. He likes me. He showed me his feelings thousand times. But I am not interested in this case. I won’t date with my boss.
-Mr. Black, sorry, Steven. I know you, but I don’t want from anything you. Please, give it up.
-I never give anything up! -he was so self-confident.
-OK you don’t. But I’ll go away….
This kind of talking has finished with my sentence. The dish has arrived. We were talking about general topics during the lunch. After eating we said goodbye to each other and I left him behind.
I wasn’t happy and he wasn’t either. He was an attractive man, but he was a boss too. This was the problem.
&
Saturday afternoon and Sunday went away very quickly. I arranged my tasks in the offices, I bought some things and I boxed up. I had three very big suitcases. My plane was going to start at 10 o’clock. There was nothing else left, only having a rest. I went to bed at 22:00 o’clock, but I was thinking about my tomorrow for a long time…
&
Trrr, Trrr, Trr…
-Jesus, I hate this alarm clock. Why did I set it up? -I was thinking..
Yes, of course. My plane. What’s the time?
I watched the clock; I almost fainted. It was 8:30. I live 1 hour from the airport. I will be late if I don’t hurry.
I called a taxi then I took a shower and ate a buttered bread. I put on my newest jeans and a black pullover. I dragged down my suitcases and when I realized what was happening I was on the plane and we were flying to Cleveland.
&
The trip was quite good, but I was happy that I arrived. Linda Hewitt had been waiting for me at the airport. She was as tall as me; her hair was curly blonde. Her face was pretty nice.
-Good morning, I’m Angelina Smith. If I’m right you are Linda Hewitt. -I said to Linda.
-Yes, I’m glad to meet you. If you are ready I’ll bring you to your flat, then we’ll go to the office and if you want I’ll show you Cleveland! -she was smiling. I liked her.
-OK, I’ll follow you.
—
30 minutes later we arrived at the flat. It was in the centre of Cleveland. The office was in the next street, so it was really close to my workplace. The flat was on the second floor in a four-story building. It was a quite big apartment; there were 3 rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. I imagined that the smallest room would be my bedroom and the medium one would be the study. The whole flat was really homely and bright. The walls were light brown, and yellow in the bedroom. There was a big balcony in the living room and the sofa was white, so it was suitable to the wall units. The kitchen was modern, the bathroom was little, but there was a big bath there, so I didn’t have any problem! I just put down my things and we went to the office.
We were sitting in the car when Linda began to speak:
-Do you like the flat?
-Yes, it is great!
-In the office I’ll introduce you to your new colleagues. I think they’re great people, but perhaps someone will seem strange. Although it’s normal in this place. OK? – she was confused.
-That’s right, there are strange people everywhere. – I said, but I wasn’t sure what she did mean.
—
The office was very big; we went to the 15th floor. There was the boss. I got to know his name from Linda. He was Mr. John Gibson and he was 48. That’s right, he won’t flirt with me, I hope.
Mr. Gibson was a very kind man, gave me some advice and told me what my job would be.
-Miss. Smith, I’m very glad that you’ll be our colleague –he was very polite.
-Thanks, Mr. Gibson. I hope you’ll be satisfied
with me. And what will be my job exactly?
-It’s very simple; you’ll be the general editor of the news. Is it suitable for you?
-Naturally! I’m glad.
After this introduction, I met Katherine Slayer. Linda told me that she was the stranger she had spoken about. Katherine handled the crime cases; she reported about the criminals and the mysterious events. She was taller than me; she had a short black hair; her body was very fit.
-Welcome at the Sun, where the Sun is always shining! My name is Katherine Slayer. I’ll be your right hand. I pass the information about the crimes.
Katherine was a little bit unusual, really. She had a wound on her nape.
-Hi, I’m Angelina Smith. I think we’re going to meet later.
—
When we left the editorial office it was 15 o’clock. Linda and me looked around in Cleveland. She showed me the important places. I found Cleveland quite good. I think I’ll feel good in this place.
&
My first week in my new home went away very quickly. The atmosphere was incredibly good at the Office. I got to know the co-workers, and everybody was kind and helpful. I worked together with Katherine a lot of time. Our relationship became good, but it was more than good, maybe we became friends. I was worried because I couldn’t get to know more information about her. I knew she had secrets. She didn’t tell me what that wound on her nape was; moreover, I caught sight of other wounds on her arms and back. Who is she? I think she isn’t just a reporter.
—
I was showering when Katherine called me with a very good idea.
-Hi, Lina. I found out something. Tomorrow is Saturday. We absolutely have to spend an evening out. I know the best club in the city.
-Yes, because you know all the clubs in the city.
-Of course, I’m so great! -she was laughing.
-So? Tell me the plan!
-I am going for you at 22:00 o’clock. Be sexy! There won’t be a lack of sexy men!
-I agree. See you tomorrow.
That’s super. I need to buy new clothes. I’m not a typical sexy lady without decoration.
—
I spent my Saturday morning with shopping. But it wasn’t an ordinary walking on the streets, because a lot of times I was surprised. I saw plenty of shops with strange sights and names. For example, I wanted to go into a shopping centre or something like that, but there was a sign on the door “Open just at night”. At night? Who is shopping in the evenings?? Others, I walked near a shop whose name was “You know is SECRET”. What is exactly the secret? But the strangest shop was a casket market. It was quite big and there were caskets, silk pillows and casket holders were everywhere. Oh my God, where am I?
I tried to forget what I had seen. Finally I bought a pair of leather black pants and a glittering red top from Mark and Spencer. I found them good for the party.
—
The Club was in the outlying part of the city. The surroundings weren’t too attractive. I think it was an old industrial area that had been rebuilt to a club. Its name was bizarre, “Nightmare.” Whoooa!
There was a big queue in front of the door, but Katherine didn’t care for it; we just went to the doorman:
-Hi, Billy. You look like great -Katherine said.
-Hi, baby. I haven’t met you for a month. –said Billy.
-I had a lot of work. But now I’m here. I would like to introduce my friend; she is Angelina.
-Good night, boy.
-Hi sweety. Another sexy girl. It’s a good day!
-Oh, stop it, Bill. Just let us in!
-As you like it. The door is open! -he was smiling. Why was he so strange? I couldn’t answer it, because I just felt it.
There was crowd inside the building. Everyone was on the dance floor. At the opposite door, at the other end of the room, was the DJ’s place. On the right side was the bar, next to the bar, in the corner, were the tables on platform. On the left side, close to the wall was the flight of stairs, on the upstairs were the toilettes and the offices.
Katherine led me to a table and she said:
-Please stay here; I have to do something. Let’s order a drink. I’ll come back soon.
-Where are you going? -but she didn’t hear it, because she had already left me alone.
I saw that Katherine was talking to a man and during the conversation they glanced at me. Then the men came to me.
-Good night, nice lady. My name is Alexandro. I will be your company until Katherine is back. I’m the soul of this club, but only after the owner.
-Hi, nice to meet you. I’m Angelina, but call me Lina. Do you know where is Katherine?
-Of course, but it’s unimportant. The main thing is you’re having fun!
Alexandro was attractive. His eyes were charming, but he was also strange. While Alexandro was speaking, I caught sight of Katherine, who was going to one of the offices upstairs.
Alex was really kind and polite. He tried to be a gentleman, but I felt that strange thing about him, that I felt about Billy. I was watching the people while Alex was speaking. I felt the mystery in the air. Most of the persons were different from me or Kath. I didn’t know why. I couldn’t say, it could be seen, it was perceptible.
-Yes, Alex is so interesting. Oh, look, it’s Kath with somebody.
-The man with Katherine is the owner of the Club, but I think Kath will say more about him. I have to go. I spent with you incredible moments!
-I did too.
He stood up and went away. Why didn’t he wait for Kath and the man? It’s another strange thing.
-I’ve come back. This gentleman next to me is Edmond Burk, the owner of the Nightmare. Edmond, this is the girl whom I’ve spoken about, Angelina Smith.
-Welcome to my empire. Yes, I’m Edmond, but call me Ed.
-Hi and please you call me Lina.
Edmond was breath-taking. He was taller than me. His body was worked out. He had short light brown hair; his eyes were beautiful blue. He was perfect.
Then the night was enjoyable. We were dancing and chatting for hours. I realized that Ed liked me and it was mutual. At 3 o’clock am Ed asked me for the last dance. We went to the middle of the dance floor. He touched my waist and I felt his body very close to mine. He looked into my eyes and then I didn’t hear the music and didn’t see the people. We were alone. He was so beautiful and I felt calm and love around me.
-What’s happening? –I asked, but he didn’t give me the answer.
Suddenly he touched my face and kissed me. It was the best kiss in my life. I can’t describe it. It needs to be felt.
—
We left the club at 4 o’clock. Ed asked me a date. I agreed.
-What’s your opinion about Edmond? -Katherine asked.
-He is fantastic and so sexy. How long have you known him?
-For years. I’ve helped him a lot and he has too. Our relationship is absolutely official.
-Have you ever experienced strange things about Ed?
She didn’t answer immediately. I think she didn’t know what she had to answer. Why?
-I don’t understand what you mean. Did something strange happen? -she tried to be calm, but she wasn’t.
-Yes, when we went to the dance floor I felt as if time had stopped.
-Lina, I think you drank too much and maybe you fell in love with him. -she was
smiling.
-Kath, I’m fed up with you. I’m not a fool. I know what I know, and I didn’t drink. Yes, Ed is an attractive man, but he is peculiar. Don’t you tell me a story about you and Edmond? -I was angry and I wanted to make her to know this.
-It’s a long story. I’m going to tell you tomorrow. I invite you to a lunch.
-Do you promise?
-Yes, I do. -she was honest.
&
On Monday morning my phone was ringing at home:
-Hallo? -I said
-Good morning, darling. It’s me, Edmond. Do you want to have a date with me tonight?
-It’s so kind of you. Yes, I do.
-Great. I’m going for you at 20:00 o’clock. We’re going to have a dinner. Is it right?
-Yes, it is. Thanks. See you soon.
—
I was sitting in my office when Kath arrived. I was thinking about the previous day. Who is Ed? What will Kath tell me? Do I really want to know that secret? Maybe.
-Hi, are you ready? -Kath asked.
-Of course, Let’s go!
The restaurant was in the nearby. All of my colleagues went here. Its name was “Best FOOD, fast FOOD”. How resourceful!
The restaurant wasn’t so big. There were 10 little tables. We sat to a table next to the window. We ordered from the waitress two tomato salads with chicken.
-OK, Lina, tell me what you want and ask me what you want to.
-I understand nothing. The whole city is strange. On Saturday I went shopping and I realized some strange thing. Why do Cleveland’s people need a shopping centre which is open only at night? Do more people die in this city than anywhere and is this the reason why there has to be a casket market here? I felt something different in the club. Did you feel it? I felt that nobody was like me or you. The men were attractive and their eyes were so beautiful. And there was the case with Ed that I’ve told you. Why is all this happening?- I was nervous and curious.
-Look, I know that you are surprised, but you have to listen to me, because it’s a very complicated thing. I think you won’t believe me. So there are vampires in this city and in other cities too. A lot of people don’t know it and it is good that way. In this city Edmond is the leader of the vampires. If he weren’t, the vampires would kill the mortals. I’m a human fighter at Ed’s side, because some of the bloodsuckers are in gangs. It is like the mafia. They want to kill Ed and want to be the leader of the vampires. But please don’t think that Ed is a bad man. He is attracted to you.
At this moment I realized that most people in the club on Saturday were vampires and I had kissed a vampire. I couldn’t believe it.
-I don’t know what I should say. It’s unbelievable. I’ve heard about vampires, but just in the horror stories. Have you ever killed bloodsuckers? -I was afraid of asking this question.
-Yes, if you stand at the right side you shall kill the bad guys.
-It’s great, my boy is a vampire and my best friend is a killer in that damned city. Oh, I’ve almost forgotten. Tonight I’m going to have a date with the leader of the monsters. And if you don’t mind I’m going. -I was angry and disappointed. Vampires? Oh, my God! I believed that I’d found my true lover, but I’d found a monster from the horrors. Why is happening with me?
—
At home I had a bath and I was sleeping for hours. My dream was awful. Edmond killed me because he had desire for blood.
I woke up at 18 o’clock. I was preparing for the date. I didn’t want to be provocative; I was in bodily fear of him. I put on a simple brown velvet trousers with a black shirt and jacket. I was pretty, but not provocative. He arrived on the stroke of 20:00 with the newest black Mercedes.
Along the way we were just chatting. I didn’t want to mention yet what Katherine had
Told me.
The restaurant was in the most elegant part of the city. Its name was “L’amour toujours.” I can speak a little bit French, so I knew what it meant: Forever in love. It seemed that he had plans with me. The restaurant was stacked up with people, but Ed had booked a table for us.
When I sat down to my chair I knew this night would be hard:
-Darling! I’m glad that you are with me. It’s our first date, but I feel like we have known each other for a long time. I can’t forget the night in my club. That means a lot to me. -Yes, I feel the same. –I lied. Or did I? I didn’t know what I felt. He was very attractive but also a vampire!?
-I hoped you would answer this. I’m so hungry, so the best if we order. It’s a special night. I suggest drinking champagne. Would you like to drink champagne?
It was the big chance for the truth to come to light:
-Would you like to drink blood? -my voice was strong
-Lina, please, blood? What are you talking about? -he was definitely surprised. This is what I wanted.
-Yes, you heard well. Do you want blood or killing somebody? What do you want? And at all, who are you? But please, don’t tell a lie! I know everything about you from Kath, but I wanted to hear from you again. So?
-I don’t know what Kath had said, but it seems that it is the time that I have to tell everything about me.
-I absolutely agree. Please, start! –I tried to be cynical and strong. Maybe it was neat.
-First, I’d like to ask you not to be afraid. I’m not a monster and of course not a killer!
It’s true I’m a vampire. The vampires are general in the world but just few people know about them. Vampires aren’t killers because there is a leader in every bigger city who has a little bit more power, and he or she can handle the others. I’m that leader here. I belong to the good guys. I don’t allow my race to kill the humans. The bloodsuckers have suited to the society. The legend is true; we can’t live under the sun, but we’ve researched a special drug which can save us from the sun if we squish it under our skin. Indeed, we need human blood, but it isn’t necessary to kill our nutrition. Many curious young people like if we eat from them. Sometimes it happened that a vampire killed his prey, but nowadays they are more careful. I don’t know what else I should say. Ask me!
-I don’t know it either. I believed that is not true, but it is. Ehhh..mm, OK. I have two questions: Do you live forever? Have you got sharp teeth?
-No, these tales are pure fiction. Our lives seem everlasting to the humans, because it’s really long. We live for max a thousand years.
-It’s almost forever -I threw in, because it’s not everlasting, but our lives is just an hour compared to their.
-We can die in an accident and we’ll die if you thrust us with a pale. And about the teeth: Did you feel my sharp teeth when I kissed you? – He was trying to be mysterious.
-Now that you mention it, my answer is no. Why? Don’t you have these?
-I do, but these are moveable. I can pull back to my gum and it looks normal.
-Yes, that’s another surprise! Do you want to say anything more?
-We have special talents. We are stronger than anyone, we don’t forget anything, I can read in my lovers1 minds, because I kissed them or I am very close to them physically. And if two vampire leaders are fighting, they never hit or hurt each other, because that’s the mind’s war.
-So you know what I’m thinking about because you have kissed me? Is it true? You know everything about me? – I was angry. Did he follow all my steps with attention?
-I don’t know anything about you. I can read in your mind if I want to. But I haven’t wanted to yet. You will feel when I’m reading in your mind.
-It’s good that you don’t know when I was in the toilet yesterday. –I was very cynical.
-I’m glad that you can be funny in this situation. –I made him angry, but I didn’t care.
-No, I’m not being funny, I’m angry because you haven’t told me that earlier. What did you think; I would be happy because my boy was a vampire? As if my nightmare became true. I’ve believed that vampires are just in the legends, but I was wrong.
-I’m sorry. I wanted to tell you, but later. I know it is irrelevant because now you know everything. What will be with us? –he was worried. It seemed I was really important to him.
-I don’t know it yet. I have to go. I don’t know what we could talk about. Have a good night! I saw the waiter bringing your meal.
He tried to say something but I left him alone very quickly. I didn’t want to hear that he was apologizing in his perfect voice. Ed was so perfect but he was a vampire and this was so new to me. It was too much for me for that night. When I left him in the restaurant I forgot that I didn’t have a car. I couldn’t do anything but walk in the streets and search for a taxi station.
I was so alone with my thoughts. A lot of people were in the streets because it was 20:40. I saw a couple waiting for something in front of another restaurant. This part of the city is full of restaurants. Are they maybe vampires?
I didn’t know this district of the city. I didn’t know where I was going to. I turned into a dead street. I wanted to go out the main street when I got sight of a car behind me. Is it following me? I started stumbling to the end of the street. Suddenly a man appeared opposite to me. The car stopped behind me, and a woman and two men got out of the car. The strangers started coming to me from both sides. I was scared.
-Hey, men! What do you want? –my voice was thin.
-We want you! -the woman said and she was smiling.
-Monica, shut up! You scare the lady. We don’t want anything bad. We would like to talk to you. So please come here and sit into the car –the man said who was close to the car. He opened the car’s door. The other man from the other end of street arrived behind me. I couldn’t run away because I was sure he would hit me if I tried.
-How do you know me? What are your names? – I tried to chat with them
-My name is Max. The girl next to me is Monica, and the man is James. The guy behind you is Tim. We know you because we know everything. –he tried to be mysterious. Max was attractive. He was as tall as me, 1.70 m. His face was characteristic and brown, unforgettable. Monica was really pretty. She had a slim body and long dark red hair. She was a typical sex bomb.
-Are you a kind of god? Or how can you know everything?
-Too much to ask lady. Sit in the car! –said Tim and he had a hold of me.
-Please, Tim. Be more polite! The lady, Lina, is curious. We have time. I’ll answer.
We are vampires as your lover, Edmond. We wanted Edmond; he wanted you. So he will search for you, I hope. You are the bait! –he was calm as if we are talking about the weather.
-OK, Max, it’s enough. Tim, bring the girl into the car! We don’t have more time to waste! -Monica was eager.
-Yes, Tim, do what Monica said. I’m sorry, lady; we have to go!
Suddenly Tim put me on his shoulder and tossed me to the car. The vampires got in, too, and we went away.
—
We were riding for an hour. During the ride nobody talked. I didn’t know where we were when we stopped. It was a dead part of the city. Tim pulled me out of the car and put me up again to his shoulder. We went into a deserted building that had been a hotel in its golden times. We went up to the sixth floor. Jason opened a door and we went in. The room was ravaged. There was a double bed and a table. There was another room too. Tim took me to this room. There were a bed and two chairs. The bathroom gave on from this bedroom. Tim put me down on the bed and went out.
I was alone. I didn’t know what I should do. If Edmond tries to find me, he will be murdered. But how can he find me? He believes that I’m at home, and I’m so angry because of his story. I was helpless. I was pacing up and down in the room. The vampires were talking about something. About 30 minutes later when I was sitting on the bed Monica came in:
-Hi, baby, how are you? Aren’t you bored? – she was lively.
-Yes, I am. How long do I have to be here? It seems that Ed isn’t searching for me.
-Oh,oh,oh… he will. But we have work to do. Ed feels if something hurts you. So I’m going to taste you. It will hurt and that time he will know where you are and what’s happening.
-I won’t let you do it. –I was strong.
-Won’t? And what will you do?
At this moment she stepped close to me, held my hand and made me stand. She started chirping a charm and then I felt tranquilty and happiness. After few minutes I woke up and I felt very strong pain in my neck. I touched my neck and I found there a wound. My hand was bloody from it. The pain was unbearable. I started shouting:
-Cruel monsters! How could you do that? It’s painful!
Max came into the room:
-My dear, I know it’s bad, but I will put an end to your pain if Ed will contact you.
-What do you want from Ed? – I tried not to pay attention to the suffering.
-We want to command the city. We want slaves, human slaves. We would like to create a new society where every human is a servant for a vampire.
-You won’t make it! – I was threatening.
-You are so cute! – he was laughing when he went out.
My wound was so painful; it was like burning. That time I swooned because of the pain, I think. I got into a kind of dream. I was with Ed in a nice white room. He was so beautiful. He began to speak.
-Lina, I will help you, don’t be afraid. I love you! And I’m sorry that I’m a monster!
-Where am I? Is it a dream?
-I am reading in your mind. I know you are kidnapped. I know what Max wants. I am going to save you and kill Max.
-No! He will kill you! Please, it’s a trap! -I shouted! I feared for him.
-I can save myself and you too. Trust me! I love you!
That was the end of the dream. I woke up. James was in the room:
-I put an end to your pain. We know Ed contacted you.
He sat on the bed and kissed my neck. His kiss was wonderful. I felt again the tranquilty. He looked into my eyes and said:
-My kiss passes your pain up. The wound will disappear within three days. You won’t become a vampire!
-Oh yes, I don’t have pain but my lover will be dead because of me! That’s great!
-You’re wrong. It’s not your business. There will be a big battle between Edmond and Max. It is possible that Max will die… – He smiled. I know he didn’t speak seriously.
I lay on the bed and I slept because of the tiredness.
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I woke up that Kath was shouting in the other room. I sat up and tried to figure out what was happening. Jesus! It is the battle and Kath is here.
I saw that Ed was standing in front of Max; Max seemed to be weaker. Ed’s right arm was bleeding. Monica was lying on the floor behind Kath. She was pressed to the wall by James. I knew Kath was bleeding because there was a puddle under her. I realized I had to do something. I couldn’t find Tim anywhere. I stood up and jumped to Jason’s back. Jason started working with me so Kath could bring out her knife. Jason wanted to bite my neck when Kath stung him with the knife. Jason shouted loudly, but he didn’t die. He sprang at Kath and bit her right arm. I saw a gun under the table and I ran for it. I had never used gun before, but I had to kill Jason or else He would have eaten Kath. I took up the gun from the floor. Kath saw my movements and for a second she managed to toss the vampire, and I shot and shot until Jason fell down the floor. I got shocked. The gun dropped out from my hand. Kath sat down the floor next to Jason’s body. I went to her.
-Katherine, are you OK? You are bleeding! Oh my goodness, I am scared. Ed and Max are fighting? -my voice wavered
-Lina, I’m OK. These wounds aren’t serious. But I fear for Ed. Max is very powerful.
-Where is the fourth bloodsucker?
-He was the guard. I killed him at the door.
Yes, I caught sight of Tim’s corpse. That time I heard a loud shout. It was Max. He fell down the floor and he was bleeding from everywhere. Ed sank on his knees and it seemed he had been injured.
-Ed, what’s happening with Max? Ed are you ok? Are you ok? Oh my God! – I was hysterical.
He began to speak very slowly; he was wheezing
-I will be OK. He’s dead. Kath, are you alive?
-Yeah, I’m fine.
-Please, if you can, bring Lina out of here!
-I can, it’s a good idea. – her voice was tired
-NO! I want to be here!
-Lina, please you have to go! -said Ed.
Kath stood up and I did too. We went out from hell’s door.
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Three days later Kath could come out of the hospital. The newspapers were full of the story in which four people have been murdered. The police started searching the murders, but I knew they would never find them!
I didn’t know what had happened with Ed. Kath said that he would call me.
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I didn’t go to work all the week. I told my boss that I was ill. It was true at all. My heart was ill.
I was drinking my coffee when my phone rang. It was Linda Hewitt:
-Hi, Lina are you OK?
-I feel better.
-There is work for you. You have to do an exclusive story about the murder that happened last week. This is a great chance for you to prove your talent!
I almost dropped my coffee out of my hand. I have to do the story!? My story?
-Right, it’s great! – my voice wasn’t so convincing.
-I have work to do! Get well! Bye.
-Thanks, bye!
I just stood up from the phone when it rang again:
-Hallo!
-I’m, Ed.
Silence. I didn’t say anything.
-Are you there? I just want to say I’m alive, and I’m sorry for what has happened.
-Yeah, I’m sorry too. – I was hard.
-I know you can’t forgive me, but I love you. My life is like this. I have to protect my life and my power. But I can live a normal life. I’d like to love someone. I’d like to love you!
-I know what you feel, but I don’t know what I feel. I don’t want to see corpses, blood and battles every day. I’d like to a live normal life, but it’s not possible with you. Do you understand me?
-I do. I think we should try. Do you love me?
-I sympathize with you.
-It’s enough for me. Can I ask you a date?
-Ed, I really don’t know.
-Hey, it’s just a date. I’m going to cook a great dinner tomorrow night. Come here at 20:00 o’clock! Please!
-OK, I’ll be there!
I hung up the phone. I was staring at the floor and I realized that I loved a vampire. Yeah, I loved but I didn’t want to say it to him. My life was going to change because of him and I didn’t want to let him know it!
By Tímea Csepely (Herman Ottó Gimnázium, Miskolc)