A Night To Remember

Chapter 13

The sound of the car wakes me up. I sat down and rubbed the sleeps in my eyes. I opened the window just enough for me to see my parents coming out from the car.
I jumped from my bed and went to the bathroom to do the morning routine. After showering I changed into a cream top and a short. I went downstairs and saw my parents with a smile on their face.

"Flame honey!" My mom called excitedly.

"Mom, Dad? How's your cleaning went up?" I asked.

"It's fine honey but it isn't done yet, we have finished only the half of it. " I looked at my dad. His face shows lack of sleep as well as my mom. Maybe they really are tired.

"Mom, Dad...Have you eaten already? If you want then I can cook. "

"Yes we ate already honey, how about you and where's Jake anyway?" My dad asked.

"Maybe in his room, do you want me to call him?"

"No honey it's fine ...but if you will see Jake just tell him that we need to talk to him.. alright? I nod my head, curious.

After the little conversation we had, my parents went to their room to rest while I went to the kitchen and cooked eggs and a bacon.
I can say that after last night, after I drink blood the true Flame came back. The Flame that is carefree and the Flame that is strong and happy. I know that the things happened are still unbelievable but I don't have any other choice but to accept it, accept the truth that I am already a vampire but my mind can't still forgive Zire, maybe some other time but not now.

"Flame, are you going to stare the eggs all day or you will eat it?" My gazed snapped to Jake as he spoke.

" Shut up Jake...Where have you been anyway?" I asked.

"In my room of course...reading and drinking blood..." Jake said while he whispered the last part. "Do you want some?"

I shake my head. "No, I'm fine with these food Jake...thank you for the offer..."

"I was just kidding Flame" He laughed then grabbed a sliced egg from my plate and ate it.
I just stared at him in disbelief.

"Ohh... Jake before I will forget, mom and dad wanted to see you, they're upstairs." Before I can blink my eyes Jake was already gone. I just sigh and continue eating my meal.

I jerked when I heard Jakes loud voice echoing from my parents room. What happened to them? What did my parents told to Jake that made him so angry? This is the first time I heard Jake raised his voice especially to my parents. I hurriedly stood from my chair then went to my parents room. I was about to knock when the door opened and Jake passed by me without giving me a glance.

"What happened?" I asked, curious.

My mom didn't answer, her face is wet with tears, she hugs me and I hugged her back even though I am so confused right now. I watched my dad, he's facing the window with a blank expression.

"Mom, dad! Please tell me what's going on?" My voice is shaking.

"Mom, please...please!" I plead at them.

"Honey, we are so sorry but -....." My mom was cut off by dad. I turned my gaze at him, this time my dad is looking at me intently.

"Flame, it's a better idea if you will live us first... your mom and I will try to sort this problem out ..... We promised to tell you what it is after we will finished our talk... Okay? Please Flame!" My dad begged. I stepped back and just nod my head in shock. I can't believed dad was actually begging, this is a first. I went out from their room and closed the door slowly. I looked for Jake all over the house to ask him about what happened but I can't find him anywhere. I waited and waited for Jake to come back but the afternoon came fast and still there's no sign of Jake in the house. I decided to go out and looked for him. I changed into skinny jeans and wore a jacket and a cap. My feet brought me to our favorite park. This is where we would go whenever we wanted to be alone or if we have problems. I searched for Jake here but I still can't find him. I sat on the bench facing the lake. The place isn't crowded yet, just the way I liked.

"So you must be Flame?" I turned my head to see the owner of the voice but I immediately regret it when I recognized him, he's the man from the beach. The man that Jake told me to stay away from. I stood up and looked at him. His a good looking man for his age. He isn't that old, I think he's still on his 50's. I looked down. His cold hard stare makes me want to run and hide.

"Who are you?" I asked, surprised that words came out properly in my mouth.
He didn't answer my question and just chuckled. I jumped in surprised when his hand moves the jacket that covered my neck. I looked at him terrified but before I can shout and asked for help he quickly moved a step backward and gives me a hard stare.

"So you've been marked? Well, I am not surprised... for a lady as beautiful and innocent as you, I am sure any vampires that will see you would mark you instantly and your precious blood will be a bonus to them." My body froze when I heard what he said.

"What do you mean?" I asked, confused. My mind keeps on repeating what he said.

"The blood that runs in your veins are special, that blood will help any vampire to become more stronger and powerful." I gasped in shocked. This is impossible. How did I have this kind of blood? Is this the reason why Zire marked me?
I looked at him and shook my head.

"You're just lying, Jake was right, I shouldn't be talking to you." I told him.. refusing to believe.

"I am not lying... you can even ask your parents or your friend" His voice raised."You've been blinded by the whole truth Flame...How sad..!"He laughed lecherously.

"Stop!" I screamed.

He stopped laughing and grabs my jacket harshly. " Don't you ever yell at me... I can kill you so easily Flame but since your parents are very good at me for this past few days then I will let you go for now.... " he released my jacket and moves his mouth close to my ears.

"Tell your friend Jake that I missed him, his father"