Vampire Sister

Chapter 9

I spent the rest of the day cuddled up in my room and thinking about what we just discussed. I was too lost in my thoughts to notice Carla calling me.

"Hey Ky! Mom and dad decided to take a vacation to Hawaii. Do you think we can have a sleepover at your place?"

"Huh?" My mind did not register a word she said.

"Are you okay? I asked if we could have a sleepover at your place."

" Oh absolutely. It's going to be so fun!!!"

"Yes!! Of course.. I'll be there at 5. Bye!"

"Bye!!" That's when I checked the time, and it was already 4:30! Whoa.. time does fly. I have to clean the house and prepare the guest room just in case we need it. The front door of our house opens up into the main hall which is connected to a path that leads to the 'meeting point' as we call it. The staircase lies to the right side and the entrance of the kitchen to the left. Between these two lay the entrance to my parents' bedroom. As we trail up the stairs, there are three rooms, two at each end of the floor and one in the centre. The centre one's mine, right end is Katie's and left end is the guestroom. In no time Carla was here.

I had the urge to tell her everything about Katie. My mind was constantly debating on whether I should tell her or the contrary. But my mind was too full and I needed to empty it.   

"I still can't believe it." she said after I completed.

"I know! Especially after watching a fake documentary diary of vampires." I said.

"Yeah, are you sure your sister's telling the truth and not playing some stupid prank on you because this thing.. is surreal."

"Hey, I know my sister. She was being honest. And I am extremely sorry for concerning you with all of this. I just really wanted to tell someone and let it all out, you know? I was on the verge of a mental breakdown. Thank god I have a friend like you." I could tell she was frightened by the news, but she tried to remain calm.

"Hmm." Her voice was filled with worry. But then her face immediately changed from worried to calm, because she said, "I know I know. Ladies and gentlemen, please maintain a proper queue. I promise I will talk to all of you." she said and I cried out of laughter.

"You think you are funny but you are killing me right now." I said as I gave her a comforting smile.

"Why did you laugh then?" She was slowly going back to her normal self which awed me as I was flustered after I heard about Katie.

"Hmm maybe you are a teeny weeny bit funny."

"Yeah I thought so too."

An hour later mom and dad came home and made dinner for me and Carla. I badly wanted to tell everything to them, but with Carla here for the night, there was never a right time.

It seems her parents are currently enjoying their vacation in Hawaii. My mind didn't register it the first time she told me that. So she's here for the next 2 days. That's totally fine by me as I need that kind of distraction right now. While eating dinner, mom asked," How was your first day at school Kyra?"

"Oh I totally forgot we even had a first day. Umm pretty good. I met this guy named Tristan Mendoza. He's kinda irritating but nice. What about you Carla?" I asked to prevent them from asking me further questions. But ever since I told her everything, she had the word 'worry' stamped across her face. She kept fiddling with the cutlery and food. Maybe telling her was a bad idea.

"Uhh me too. After lunch, I went to the forensic science class, and a guy named Jacob sat beside me. We talked and talked until the class was over and I took off immediately as mom was already packing for the vacation."

"I wondered how you managed to take Kyra along with you. Thank you dear!" dad said and I realized I didn't mention to them that I walked home.

"Umm I didn't pick up Kyra.?" Carla said suspiciously.

"What? Then how did you come home honey?" Mom and dad chorused.

"I forgot to inform Carla. I tried calling her but she didn't pick up. Adam was doing a delivery in the outskirts of town. There was no option but to walk home." I said while focusing my attention on the cutlery.

"Did you walk all the way home alone? Sweetie, you know that's dangerous. You should've called me or dad. This is not the behaviour I expect from you." mom exclaimed.

I banged my knife on the table slightly before saying, "That guy I told you about, Tristan, he walked with me but not because I asked him to. His house is twenty blocks from the quarters but down the side alley. I know he's a stranger mom, but something about him made me feel he's good."

"What did you say his name was?" dad asked.

"Tristan Mendoza?"

"Ah Mendoza!! You must know him, Chloe. The new pal who joined work today? His name is Paul Mendoza. Apparently, he's Tristan's dad. Now I see why you sensed him as good Kyra." Dad exclaimed as if he solved an extremely tricky case.

"Okay but you are never walking home without informing us. Okay?"said mom.

"Ya gotcha. But we.."I said pointing to me and Carla, " have to walk home for the next two days right?" They murmured something to each other and finally said,"Okay. Yes but you, Kyra will ask Tristan to accompany you okay?"

"What? No it's the two of us right? We'll be totally fine by ourselves." I exclaimed.

"No Kyra. Take this as a chance to get to know each other. It's only a mile but we'll feel safe when we know Paul's son is with you."

" Oooh this is going to be super duper interesting. I'm on this plan!" said Carla excitedly.

"There's nothing to be excited about. He's so irritating. I wouldn't manage a mile with him."

"Come on Ky, I know you like him.. Anyways Mrs.Samuel is right, we'll get to know each other." Carla said but I didn't reply to that. She seemed totally fine now.