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CHAPTER 15

A week had passed by. Everything was fine and nothing was special. It seemed to be the most silent time since I ever went to college. I didn't see Sean since then. Though I just saw him as my friend or perhaps my brother, he used to be a part of my life, my guardian. Plus, I was told that without Sean, my life would be better and they insisted on saying that Sean was a bad vampire. And for this reason, I could not say they were lying to me. To me, they told what they thought but they were always right. I kept searching for Sean several times by going to the reception to ask for him and all I was informed was that he was absent and about to be kicked out until one day, Sophie – my Biology teacher notified me that he had quit school as I appeared worried about him. I sighed. I didn't keep my promise and he must be so disappointed and sorrowful. However, if he really understood me and sympathised for me, he would respect my choice.

Apart from the issue with Sean, there were some really good news that my grades kept getting better except the first exam in the first week as I cheated without being caught. My relationship with Jason developed very well and received all the supports from angels but girls in my school. I didn't care though. On the other hand, because of the downfall of a company where Mom worked. She had to travel a lot to negotiate with her company's counterparts which made her leave home most of the time. Julia was also busy hanging out with her boyfriend Aaron as it was a peaceful time now. They had nothing to do with vampires. I hoped I could prolong these times forever.

Another new week came – it meant Halloween was coming soon – more specifically, it was in two weeks. I stayed stunned as all students. It would be one of the biggest parties here. Sadly, it came along with those exams every week so I had to do it well to have a good mood to go to this party.

Monday night – I went home and did my work as normal, trying to learn by heart some formulas again as well as did a Maths homework sheet in 2 full pages. I sighed. Friday this week, I would have both Maths and Chemistry and it was completely insane. Honestly, at times like this, I really wanted to hit my head against the wall – I kind of regretted choosing these subjects. They were too heavy and stressful for a weak woman mind like me. I bit a pen, stared at the ceiling and mutter those Chemistry formulas.

I sat on the bed for long with my deep concentration as if I was isolated in a totally different area until Mom knocked on my door and brought me a cup of milk. She was always like that, caring and watchful. Afterwards, I realised that I've been sitting here for 2 hours and it was 11 pm already. Off Mom left. I plopped down on the bed. Two more pages of Maths was due tomorrow. I should've done my Maths first.

Meanwhile, Jason was calling me. He asked me out in weekend as he knew I always spent most of time doing my work at school. Sometimes, I thought I was the most boring person in the whole world. In fact, it was the truth. I shrugged. I just felt that that was what I should do.

I lazily opened the phone which was left alone since I went back home at 3pm.

"Saturday night – at Shoreditch. I will pick you up."

He was like that since I didn't went on a trip with him on my birthday – a controller. Sometimes, he gave me no right to agree or disagree but he knew his limits not to upset me.

I giggled.

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On Tuesday, Sean appeared at the backyard when I was on my way to the parking area to be driven by Jason. I obviously didn't expect that as Sophie told me that he had quit school. At first, he turned his back on me. Everything he wore today was black; he might probably have dyed his hair black as well. I was reluctant to come to him. Apparently, he was waiting for me. The whole school was empty as all students and teachers had gone home. Among them, I was only a person who got out late as I had to print something in the library. Inside school, there might be just some staff and cleaners.