The Vampire King

6. Curse

The Vampire King

6. Curse

Valentino:

Father finally came out of his chambers.

We all were eating.

Yes, eating again.

And, he came out.

It was a little awkward.

Now that we know his deepest and darkest secret.

Hanbal stood up abundantly.

Massikah was sitting beside her.

Massikah held Hanbal's wrist making Hanbal look at her.

"Sit down, Sweetheart." And, Hanbal obeyed.

Why is Massikah acting all close-close with Hanbal.

She doesn't meet her that often.

Father came and took a seat beside me. "When did you people find out?" He was straight to the point.

Alyona shrugged. "Well, I found out on the day of Valentino's crowning. All of these found out few hours ago." She gestured towards us with her hand.

Father nodded and looked at me. "I know, what I did was wrong, Son. And, that's why I passed the title to you. I don't deserve to rule our kingdom. I associated with Dark Arts. I apologise, for not being the Father you needed. I just couldn't get through my life without your Mother." He held my palm and squeezed it.

I nodded, feeling emotional. "It's okay, Father. You did the best you could."

" So, coming straight up to the business. What were the words of the curse?" Alyona spoke up.

Father took a deep breath. "Qüøñtã Mœsérã Háshñērôs Sërònæmê Fāsínīmòtä Jïñōmåghêñú Wænsìk Dönïshøpthā."

We all were quite. I don't even know how he pronounced those words. How are you supposed to write them down.

When I looked at Alyona she was scribbling on a piece of paper.

What the hell?

Where did she get that from?

"Okay. It may take me a lil time to figure this curse out." Was all she said before getting up abundantly, catching hold of Celestino's palm and dragging him outside.

And, just like that. They left. Didn't return.

I don't know, if I can even use the word Weird for that couple, anymore.

"You can stay as long you want to. Valentino won't mind." Massikah was telling Hanbal.

Hanbal shook her head. "No. I don't have time. I already wasted a lot of time here. I've to proceed with my investigation."

I stood forward and held her shoulders. " Please. Relax. The investigation can wait. I'm sure, Alyona will figure the curse out."