The Nerd that turned out to be Vampire-ish [Wattys2015]

CHAPTER 27: I don't know.

Sometimes I really feel awkward when they compare me to the Victoria they once knew. What's more awkward, is that knowing the fact that she's a criminal known for murdering her own husband. Don't they think I get offended by that? Well, my place is incomparable to Will's. I can't imagine being on his shoes, well not literally, I meant the part where his own mother killed his father.

After Jill said that, I did an awkward cough. Hoping he'd get the message. Will was just in front of him, he's either blind or insensitive. If I were in his position, I don't even want to hear the name of my own mother.

"Were here." Anna broke the awkward silence.

We've arrived at the shore to their private resort and it was almost sunrise. I can now clearly see the whole thing. The mansion was really huge, as expected. The other side had a similar building with the same structural design as the mansion, but it seemed way bigger. I'm guessing that's a hotel, or something for commercial use. The huge swimming pool in front of it was very eye catching, I do wish I'd have the chance to take a plunge into it before going back to the city.

Wow. And I thought Will was bipolar. Seconds ago I was crying nonstop, now I feel like diving into a pool. I laughed, mentally.

We've arrived at the door of the mansion and Anna said she'd like to go on a walk. I asked her if she needed me as a companion, knowing Jack can't go out anymore since the sun is about to rise. She gladly took my offer, and Jack thanked me.

"So, shall we?" I asked Anna, as I lift my arm like a prince waiting for his princess, she laughed and took it.

We strolled along the shore, as I wet my feet with the small waves crashing to the sand. Anna suddenly sat on the sand and I followed, sitting right next to her. She threw a pebble to the sea and sighed heavily.

"Jill hatez me." She said, which surprised me. I didn't know she was this blunt.

"Why are you saying that?" I asked, playing coy. Well, aside from the obvious stares that Jill throws at her, even I have already figured that out.

"I can feel it." She paused. Well, I can feel it too, the tension between Jill and Jack. And yes, also the intensity of Jill's piercing stares. "But Jack won't tell me anything."

"I think you shouldn't stress yourself with that. The baby will have a headache." She laughed but then nodded. "So how'd you guys met?" I asked to avoid the topic of Jill being possibly jealous of her.

"Me and Jack?" She asked and I nodded. "He waz ah one of my witnezzez, when I pledged in a local court in Ruzzia."

"Oh. So how long have you guys dated?"

"I waz juzt... uhm azzigned to be hiz bearer." She looked down, and drew random stuffs on the sand. Her voice was filled with pure sadness. It was heart-breaking to hear.

I involuntarily rubbed her back, when she started sulking. This is so my fault, I shouldn't have asked her that, or even say anything at all.

"I didn't choze to be a bearer." She said behind hiccups.

"Anna..." I really don't know what to say. She's experiencing the nightmare I've dreaded. When, I, supposed to become a keeper and can't choose a branch for myself.

"Why didn't you backed out?" Well, I've asked probably the worst question in this situation. I mentally chewed my own tongue.

"I made a promize..." She stopped crying and wiped her tears. "...to my friend, Lea. That I'll be a keeper and be a part of her world."

I hugged her. "You're so brave! You stood up on your word. No matter how difficult it was. You should be proud of that." I let go of her and touched her belly. "And I think your child will too." She smiled at me.