Amnesia

Chapter Twenty-Five

A Magical Night

Ten years it has been. And Maeryn found that being a vampire surely meant that time mostly stood still. Life was quite easy in Volterra, with the occasional mission.
Maeryn mostly spend her days with Jane and Alec or in the library, reading every book there was. The masters had taken it upon themselves to teach Maeryn in different subjects such as the study of different languages, both modern and ancient and of course the history as it actually happened, with the vampire interferences.
"And that is how the Roman Imperium fell." Caius finished. Maeryn had listened to his story with upper concentration and fascination. It was her favourite time period in the history and it was amazing that Caius could tell her exactly how everything was in that time period.

"Thank you, Master Caius. It was once again most interesting to hear the history from your point of view." Maeryn said. Caius gave her a very, very rare smile. "My pleasure child. Now, go on. I still have many things to do." He said. Maeryn bowed and quickly made her way out of his study towards her room.
On her way she was grabbed and pushed against the wall. Maeryn was ready to attack whoever had the nerve to push her against a wall until she felt a pair of all too familiar lips upon hers. Maeryn smiled and wrapped her arms around Alec's neck and let her fingers roam through his brown locks. Soon his lips moved from hers towards her neck. "Missed me that much huh? It has only been a few hours." She whispered as she bit her lip. "Even a second away from you feels like a century." He whispered against her neck. Maeryn rolled her eyes but could not help the smile that was forming on her lips. "You are such a drama queen." She said as she gently pushed him away. Alec chuckled and pecked her lips lightly before grabbing her hand and walking through the door of her room.
Maeryn pulled her hair out of her ponytail and let her natural curls hang loose while Alec walked towards her CD collection. He picked up a Metallica CD and frowned slightly. "Yes?" she asked, knowing him well enough to know he wanted to share his opinion with her. "Why do you listen to this? It's just sound." Alec said looking at the track list on the back of the CD. "Hey! Do not insult one of the most amazing bands there is! Besides, I am pretty sure if Mozart had speakers and amps, metal and rock music would have been born ages ago, as with classic music everything had to become more complicated and louder as possibly could." Maeryn said as she snatched the CD out of his hands before putting it back on the shelf. "I am afraid I will have to agree with you on that." Alec said before wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her towards the bed. "Now, we got twelve hours to fill before Heidi arrives with our dinner. What to do?" he asked with a playful grin around his lips. "Hmm. I know a thing or two we can try." Maeryn said, giving him a wink before gently kissing him on his lips...

"That was a nice catch, Heidi." Maeryn said after dinner was over. "Yes, they were rather juicy." Heidi said grinning proudly. As Maeryn was making her way out of the throne room, Daemon along with some members of his gang walked in, ready to dispose of the bodies and clean up the room. Maeryn smiled kindly at him. "Hello Daemon." "Good afternoon, Maeryn." Daemon said as he slightly bowed for her. Maeryn rolled her eyes slightly but knew this was a formality he had to do, seeing as she was a vampire and superior to him. "How is the café doing?" Maeryn asked. Adolfo and Agnella both passed away three years ago, shortly after one another, and since then Daemon owned the café. "Business is booming. Many tourists love it and we even are able to expand the café. The dress shop next to it has gone bankrupt and we could buy it for a gentle price." Maeryn smiled at the news. "That is very good to hear. How are the wife and kids?" Maeryn asked. Daemon married about five years ago to a beautiful redhead names Angel. And together they had a twin, a boy and a girl named Danny and Sandy. "They are all doing great. Sandy is slowly taking her first steps and Danny said his first word yesterday. Although Angel and I are debating whether he said dada or mamma." He said, Maeryn chuckled. "And what about you? Did Alec pop the question yet? I mean, mentioned a few months ago that you were ready if he would ask you." "Not yet, but honestly it is Alec who wants to get married. It is what was usual in his era. And seeing as I am his forever, why not also make that commitment on paper and with golden rings." Maeryn said jokingly. Daemon chuckled. "But on a serious note, no. He hasn't asked me yet. But then again, we have forever, so no rush." "That is true. Anyway, I better help the guys clean up. You guys have been quite messy today." Daemon said before walking to the middle of the throne room, helping his mates to clean up the mess the vampires had left behind.
Jane came skipping towards Maeryn, a happy grin plastered on her face. "Hello Jane, you seem joyful today. Did something, or someone, happen to you?" Maeryn asked. Jane rolled her eyes at Maeryn's comment. Ever since the encounter ten years ago, Alec and Maeryn had been waiting for Jane to also find her mate, but Jane wanted nothing of it. She was happily single and had no intention of changing that anytime soon.
"No. But Alec gave me the task of making you look pretty so come on. I already bought you a few new outfits and yes you have to fit them all." Jane said as she grabbed Maeryn's hand and dragged her to her room. "Please not another fifty outfits like the last time?" Maeryn asked horrified. "Nah, I got forty-nine. Now come on." Jane said as she closed the door behind her and gave Maeryn a few different dresses, jeans, shirts and shoes. Maeryn sighed softly but let Jane do what Jane loved to do. After all, what harm can it do, plus it makes her happy, Maeryn thought as she walked into the bathroom to change.

"Aaaaand I am done! My masterpiece is a fact. Live my dear! Live!" Jane said. "Watched the monster of Frankenstein again, have you huh?" Maeryn asked. Jane gave her a goofy grin. "Yup. Now go look into the mirror." She said as she pushed Maeryn towards the mirror. Maeryn was astonished. She looked absolutely gorgeous. She was wearing a beautiful, dark blue dress that reached just below her knees and it was decorated with different stones. A matching pair of dark blue heels accompanied her dress. Her hair was in her natural loose curls and a small, with pearls decorated hair clip held one side of her hair backwards. Her makeup was light and subtle, and in her ears, golden earrings with a ruby decorated shined in her earlobes.
"You have surely outdone yourself Jane. It is beautiful." Maeryn said. "Good. Now go on. Alec is waiting for you in the garden. Have fun!" Jane said with a knowingly smile. Maeryn chuckled and made her way towards the rose garden. The garden where Alec and her shared their very first kiss. The garden where she found out what he truly was, yet she loved him when he said that, and she still loved him now that she was a vampire herself.
The rose garden was filled with an endless sea of candle light, and on the very bench where they shared their first kiss, sat Alec. His hair all neat, and wearing his best tuxedo. Once Maeryn came into his view, a bright smile reached his lips and as soon as she was close enough, he grabbed her close by her waist and kissed her softly, as if this kiss could be their last. Maeryn smiled and held onto his arms, kissing back. "You look absolutely stunning. Jane has outdone herself." He whispered against her lips. Maeryn smiled. "She sure has." Alec smiled and sat down, pulling her gently besides him while pouring both of them a glass of AB. They both took a small sip and watched as the small village of Volterra slowly grew quiet and the full moon lit up their faces and the garden. The hadn't said much. Alec held onto her hand this whole time but he seemed slightly nervous. Although Maeryn couldn't figure out why.
"Maeryn?" Alec suddenly said, breaking the silence of the night. Maeryn looked up at him. "Yes, my love?" "Before we went on our first holiday, I asked Adolfo and Agnella a very important question. I asked them for your hand. Now it has been eleven years since I asked them the question, and three since they both passed away. We have been together for almost twelve years and I can no longer wait." He stood up, grabbed a small box from his pocked and sat down on one knee. "Maeryn, my love, my life. You are the sunshine in my life. Before you, my life was a dark pit, with barely any love in it. We are bounded by our mate bond. But I also wish to be bound to you by marriage. I want to be able to call myself your husband, but most importantly, I want to be able to call you my wife. Will you do me the honour of being my wife?" he asked, never breaking eye contact as he opened the box. Inside laid a beautiful silver sing. It was decorated with three stones. One larger white diamond accompanied by two smaller rubies on both side of the diamond. Maeryn smiled and felt tears of happiness burn behind her eyes. She kissed him gently, but with a lot of passion. "Yes. I wouldn't want anything else." She whispered against his lips. Alec smiled and gently slid the ring onto her finger before kissing her passionately. And both Maeryn and Alec where floating in their own bubble of luck and happiness.