CRIMSON SHADOWS: The Vampire's Tale ✓ [UNDER MAJOR EDITING]

CHAPTER 8: DOING HIS JOB

Chapter 8: Doing his Job

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CASSANDRA'S POV

"At bakit ka naman naglagyas for almost 10 years?" tanong ng Propesor.

Bahagya akong napaisip. Ang haba nga naman ng paglayas mo, Sandra! Pa'no ka nabuhay nang walang pera? Of course you need money to buy some clothes and foods!

"It's private, Prof. I have my reasons why I did that, it's just that I can't explain." I can't explain because until now, it's still not clear to me why that happened when I was a child.

I immediately left and went back to my seat. I've said enough, so I guess I can sit now?

"I understand, sorry for asking, Ms. Amora," she apologized. She returned to the teacher's table where she had brought her books.

"Baka tinanan. . . ayaw lang sabihin kasi baka nabuntis-"

"Really, Ms. Kayla? Are you that desperate to know my reasons? Tss. If I were you, just shut the f*ck up. I don't like rumors that aren't true-especially about me. I have my reasons why, and I don't want to tell you the cause." Everyone fell silent after my words.

"Pa'no niya nalaman yung pangalan niya?"

"Slay."

I have my ability to know every persons name. Kaya kung nagtataka kayo kung pa'no ko nalaman, I just used my abilities.

Hindi ko nalang pinansin ang mga bulong-bulongan at nakinig nalang sa harapan.

"That's all, enjoy your lunch, students." umalis na ang Propesor namin kaya tumayo na'ko at kinuha ang bag ko.

I just want to have a normal life here, pero bakit ito ang bumungad sa'kin? Do I really need to face all of this?

Lumabas na'ko ng room namin—hindi pa ako gutom at baka mamaya pa akong gabi kakain. Gusto ko lang mapag-isa ngayon, nakakawalang gana ang welcoming nila sa'kin. Puro rumors na agad. . .

Kaya lang daw ako matapang kasi mataas ang estado ng pamilya namin, kaya raw ako matapang kasi maganda ako at maraming susuporta sa'kin. Tapos yung iba pa ay sinabihan pa akong pa mysterious pa raw ang datingan, as if naman daw may pakialam sila.

As if rin na may pake ako sa pinagsasabi nila.

"I don't need your support; I'm here to learn— and also to find out the reason why that happened to me when I was a child." bulong ko nang makarating ako sa kagubatan ng Academy.

Gusto ko dito kasi walang ni isang immortal ang andito. Sariwa ang hangin at tahimik.

Umakyat ako sa isang puno at doon isinandal ang ulo upang makapagpahinga.

"What happened to the young you, Sandra?" agad akong nag-alerto nang makarinig ako ng isang boses ng lalaki.

Ako lang ba? Sa t'wing pumupunta ako sa kagubatan, may kumakausap sa'king mga lalaki.

"It's none of your business." I calmly stated. He's a vampire, and based on the energy I feel, there is a strong aura emanating from him.

"It is, just answer my question so that I can help you," I opened my eyes and saw a handsome vampire standing before me.

His features are chiseled and striking, with piercing eyes that seem to hold centuries of wisdom and mystery. He has a silky black hair, framing a face that exudes an otherworldly allure. His skin is pale and flawless, adding to his ethereal beauty, while a faint crimson tinge lingers on his lips, hinting at his supernatural nature. Clad in elegant attire that hints at a bygone era, he moves with a grace and poise that speak of both power and refinement. With an enigmatic smile that reveals a hint of danger and charm, the handsome vampire embodies a timeless elegance that captivates all who gaze upon him.

"You can't, and just leave. I don't need your help, I can handle myself." I said in a calm voice.

"You sure you can? You can't even handle your emotions." aniya.

I also have feelings, their words can hurt me too. Pero hindi ko 'yon pinapahalata.

"Fine, do you know how to broke a curse?" I asked. Nag-abot ang kaniyang kilay sa sinabi ko.

"A—what?"

"Nevermind. . ."

No one can help me, aish. What did I do to feel all this pain?

Yes, it is a curse. I read that in the book early this morning... and I'm worried about what will happen to me next. I don't know when it will come back, but I know my return here is limited.

"Hanggang dito nalang talaga ako." mahinang bulong ko.

"I will really haunt whoever did this to me; I won't let them sleep, and I will make them suffer even more. I will make that vampire or werewolf suffer until his death." I know it sounds childish, but I will really do it.

"You okay?" I quickly looked at the man who spoke. His voice sounded soothing.

"What do you think?" inis na tanong ko.

Kanina pa ako nag-eemo dito tapos tatanungin niya lang ako ng ganiyan? Ha!

"Just tell me the problem, Sandra," he calmly said as he gazed into the distance. He was leaning against the branch in front of me, and oh my god! He looks like a Greek God in his stance.

"Stop staring at me," he faced me and looked at me, our gazes meeting, and in that moment, it felt like time stood still. ". . . I'm just doing this job as a Vizier, Sandra. I followed you because I know something unpleasant is happening to you. So, tell me."

Ayon, sapol, wala pala, akala ko nainlove na sakin, kawawa ka naman, Sadra.

I averted my gaze before composing myself. "I-I'm sorry, but this isn't the right time to divulge what's happening to me." I leaped off the branch and left that place.

He's attempting to delve into my mind to read it, but whatever he plans... he won't be able to read it.