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Chapter 13 : Offerings

Ring. Ring. Ring.

Each ring becoming more of a mountain to climb. How on earth do I explain myself to Lawla? We haven't exactly parted on a good foot... But she's still my best friend nonetheless.

"Hello?" Answered Lawla on the other end. She's probably tired of all the press' phone calls.

"It's me, buddy." I answered, emotion lying thick within my voice.

"Oh my God, Rochelle! Wherehaveyoubeen?! We'veallbeenworriedsick!" She inquired in one breath.

I laughed heartily at her worry of my disappearance. It's comforting to know that she is a real best friend.

"Listen," I inhaled deeply, mentally preparing my summarised speech. "I am in some other weird place, in a castle. Another realm probably. Long story short, I've got to marry Mr Alveiro and take over from my grandmother to become Queen."

There was a long silence. Fuck. Maybe I should of lied. Maybe I should of said that I'm on an extended holiday at the Bahamas, doing a photoshoot for Sports Illustrated. Maybe that would probably make more sense.

"Girl," She says. "What shit are you smoking? That's some good shit. I need some of it."

I mentally face palmed myself. Of course she wouldn't believe me. My story sounds like some fantasy television show with unicorns who poop marshmallows.

"Lawla, I wish I was talking shit... But I'm not. I'm engaged."

I heard her sigh on the other end.

"You're not in Vegas, are you? Don't do stupid shit like that, Rochelle! And with a teacher? What the actual fuck?"

"I am not in Vegas." I say slowly, losing my patience. "Just trust me on this. I am not even allowed to be telling you this. You have to cover for me, okay?"

"Fine. I trust you, this all just seems crazy."

"I know. Look, I'll call you as much as I can, okay? Don't text or call me. This is not my phone. I gotta go." I say

"Be safe, Rochelle."

"You too." I said and hung up. I missed my life terribly and I hate myself for not being able to tell Lawla sooner. We could of prevented the entire kidnapping... But then again. It's us against the vampires. And I think we all know who would win.

I hid the phone beneath my pillow and pulled Tiago's note into my hands. I loved the fresh scent of the piece of parchment he used.

"Rochelle, meet me at the dining room at 20:00. I'm sure you can find your way there. Wear something nice and pick a good set of lingerie.

Your Fiancé
T.A"

My heart stopped for a moment. I completely forgot about the offering. I sprung up and immediately ran a hot bubble bath with vanilla scented oils. I scrubbed myself from head to toe and shaved to create a smooth canvas. God, its a struggle to be a girl. I then picked out gorgeous Victoria Secret black lace bra and thong set.

"Wow" I said aloud. "Tiago, eat your heart out."

"Rochelle?" Said Glorina.

"How long were you standing there?" I asked, walking into the closet to pull out a plain black dress with straps and it was floor length. Loose fitting to give Tiago a surprise of what's lying beneath.