Darling

Chapter 10 - They are

“What are we going to do? Can we just tell her the truth? Please. She is my best friend, she deserves the truth.” Carlisle sighed, he ran his hands through his hair. “I guess we have no choice. She did say a vampire, correct?” I nodded.

We were sitting in the canteen, I was pushing the pancakes around. Mum came by in the morning and brought me some pancakes with syrup from McDonalds. Also some for Ali, bless her. She still hasn’t met Carlisle.

“It’s your choice baby, as long as she doesn’t say a thing. I trust what you think is best.” I smiled at him, grabbing his hand.

It’s been two days since the Halloween party, my birthday was etching closer. Ali is more awake, the head injuries are fine but yet she has refused to talk to anyone. She is trying to put the pieces together.

Eating some of the pancakes, I pushed the small make shift-plate away. “Baby, please eat. You haven’t eaten anything since that take away two days ago.” I shook my head. In two days, I’ve eaten two small salads and an apple that I can remember. “I’m fine. I’m going to go and talk to Ali now.”

Reluctantly he nodded, letting me go. Standing, I grabbed my hoodie and left him sitting there. Running my hand through my hair, I took a deep breath.

Ali was alone in her room, just what I was hoping for. She should be able to be released in the couple of days or so, thankfully.

Stepping inside, she smiled at me. The tv was on, playing ‘the big bang theory’. Walking over to her, I sat on the bed next to her. “How are you?” I asked her lightly. Everything has basically been removed now, no drips, nothing else.

She nodded lightly. “What do you remember Ali?” She looked towards the window, sighing lightly. “I know it was a person, I just can’t remember who. I was on my way to the bathrooms in the other building, and I remember footsteps behind me. Turning, a black figure was in view. I couldn’t make out any of the features. I ran. At first I thought it was some joke, it is Halloween after all, but they ran after me.

   Next thing I knew, something grabbed my waist and I was literally thrown into the air. A hand grabbed my neck, and then he bit me. It felt weird at first, I screamed but he covered my mouth with his hand. I know people will think I am crazy, but an animal didn't attack me. I swear.” Her gaze was down, looking at the bed covers. She isn’t crazy.

“You are not crazy. I believe you.” Her head snapped up, her eyes wide. “Y-You do?” I nodded. “But why?” I didn't know what her reaction will be; but I had to tell her.

“Ali, there is something I need to tell you. Don’t scream, don’t react and you can’t tell anyone. Promise me?” I took her hand. She can’t tell anyone. “I promise I will try.”

I took a deep breath. “Carlisle, my boyfriend is Lord Carlisle Grayson. The one from the manor.” I heard her gasp but I carried on, not looking at her eyes. “I always went back to the house and never knew why. One day I went exploring and I found a tomb. I released Carlisle. He is nearly six hundred years old. He is a vampire.” I heard her mutter the words ‘Oh my god’. “Did he attack me?” I looked up at her. “No. He was with me all night. He swore he didn't, I believe him.”

“You believe him? He is a vampire!” She was frantic. “Ali. You promised to keep calm. Let me tell you everything.” Huffing and puffing, she finally nodded. Where do I start?

“I believe him because he is my soul mate. We are meant to be together. That why everything is complex. Freddy and Elizabeth are vampires also. Carlisle created Freddy a long time ago, about fifty years ago Freddy then met Elizabeth. They too are soul mates, they got married and here they are. They believe another vampire is hiding due to the disappearances and your… well your attack.” I didn't know what else to say. I basically covered what was necessary… I think.