Mystique Well

Chapter 63: Heartbroken

(Maya's POV)

I was standing inside Mayson's house and there was an atmosphere of fear and panick throughout the house.

What happened was that at six in the evening, Mayson's father received a call from Eric's hostel and found out that Eric had been missing from the hostel for more than twenty-four hours and we all panicked after hearing the news.

Monica and I were at a loss for what to do in this difficult situation. On one hand Kyle's mother was battling for her life in the ICU, and on the other hand this terrible situation has came to Mayson's family.

From 6 pm to 1 am, Mayson's father's phone was non-stop buzzing with calls of police and investigation team and here was the scene of doctors and nurses running in and out of the ICU.

When everyone there was exhausted with fear and panick, after repeated requests from Monica and me, Mayson and his family agreed to go home and asked me to come along. I initially hesitated, but when Mayson pleaded while sobbing, "Please don't leave me. I need you," how could I leave him alone in this horrible situation?

Now I was at Mayson's house at one o'clock in the night and there was fear and panick all over the house.

"Mom Dad, you both must be very tired. It's already one o'clock, so go and sleep. I'll definitely find some solution. Don't worry," he said, his eyes red from exhaustion.

"Do you think we will be able to sleep in this situation?" His mother said.

"Maya, I'm really sorry. We're causing you so much trouble. It's late, you should go to sleep," her father said to me, then to Mayson, "Mayson, take Maya to the guest room."

"What are you saying, Uncle? You aren't troubling me. Not at all. Eric is like a younger brother to me, and I'm really worried about him. How can I leave you all alone in this situation?" I said.

"Thanks for understanding Maya." His mother said, her eyes filled with tears.
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Mayson escorted me to the guest room and said, "I know you don't sleep but you can rest for a while and if you need anything, call me; I'm just in the next room."

"Mayson, sit!" I said and made him sit on the bed.

I gently cupped his face and said softly, "Hey! Look at me." and tears began to flow from his eyes.

"Maya...m-my bro-brother..." He stammered and started sobbing. He buried his head on my shoulder and started sobbing even harder.

"Shhh...I have lost my parents. I can understand what you are going through right now. Nothing will happen to your brother and I'm not just saying this to console you. I'll do something and bring him back home safely. I promise, and Maya never breaks her promises." I said and hugged him tightly. I don't know why I want to help my enemy. Why am I not feeling happy seeing the people because of whom I lost my parents in trouble today? Why? Instead, I feel so bad for Mayson. Seeing him cry like this feels like someone has stabbed me in the heart. It's his birthday today, and this is the day all this is happening. It hurts. It hurts so much.
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(Monica's POV)

It was half past in the night but there was not even a glimpse of sleepiness in the eyes of Kyle and his father, all that was visible was pain, fear and exhaustion.

"Monica" Kyle whispered to me and I asked, "yes?"

"Do you also feel the same as what they said? Do you also think it's some kind of animal?" He asked and I didn't have any words to say anything because I knew it's not any animal. It's...

What happened was that Kyle's mother had gone to the store to buy some vegetables and groceries. But when she didn't return after waiting for a long time, Kyle's father called her several times, but she wouldn't answer his calls. In a panic, his father informed the cops, and a few hours later, he was informed that his wife had been brought to the hospital and was in critical condition. He immediately informed Kyle and by the time they both reached the hospital, she had been admitted to the ICU, and the doctors said that there were marks of sharp teeth on her neck and the wound was very deep. Not only that, but she had almost lost all her blood. The investigation team says that such cases are being seen a lot these days and it is the work of a wild animal. But Kyle refuses to believe this. How can he? This isn't really done by an animal.

"Kyle, I-I know it's not any animal but..." He didn't let me finish my words and said, "it's a vampire."

I was shocked to hear this because I knew this was done by a vampire, but what could I say to him? And what would happen if his father found out I am a vampire too? Will I ever be able to face them again? Will I ever be able to face my love again?

"It is a vampire. Isn't it?" He asked and I whispered, "ye-yes."

"Who?" He asked, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Kyle I don't know." I said.

He took a deep breath and said, "you know. You absolutely know, Monica."

"What? No Kyle I don't. Believe me I really don't know." I said.

"How many of them are here?" He asked.

"I-I am not sure. I only know three of us. Perhaps." I said.

"Who are they?" He asked and I said, "Maya and I... and Enzo too."

"Wha-what? Enzo is a vampire!" He asked, shocked and I nodded.

"But he won't do anything like this. Believe me Kyle." I said.

"I don't know who to believe Monica. Can I even believe you?" He asked and I felt a sharp pain in my heart.

"What d-do mean Kyle? You think I di-did this?" I asked, tears started flowing from my eyes. I felt like someone had ripped my heart out of my chest.

I was totally heartbroken.