Buried trust

Chapter 13

(Songs; sorry I forgot to write down the songs I listened to writing this. You can listen to some of the songs from the former chapters.)

I lay down at the bed and take a deep breath. That was amazing. Luke falls next to me on the bed and looks at me. "You okay?" He asks. I grab his hand and turn around. "Luke it was amazing. I love you." "So, was this the right moment for you?" Luke his voice has a little concern in it. "I wouldn't want it at a different time." I smile at him and give him a kiss on his cheek. "Have you any food in this house or only blood bags?" It is weird asking him about having food at home, and about the blood bags. "We have some here, we always come here at the weekends if I'm not with you." I blush. Almost every weekend we were together the summer. Luke stands up and walks downstairs. I put on my underwear and his shirt and follow him downstairs. Luke opens the refrigerator and picks stuff for a salade. "Do you only drink blood or do you also eat normal food?" "The best is blood but normal food helps with the cravings." "Oh." My voice is barely hearable but still Luke heard me. "I do not constantly crave for blood. I just need it to survive." I know he is trying to reassure me but it all is weird in my head. I grab the plate full of salad and take a bite. "I also read about witches, are those real?" "Very real. They help us with the daylight tattoo remember" my head is messed up but I do remember now. "Are there witches in this town?" "There is one, it is an old family of witches. They have lived in Maryville for a long time." "Do you know who it is?" "I do." Luke turns his head around and begins cleaning the kitchen.  "Who is it?" "You sure you want to know?" "Yes, otherwise I wouldn't ask you." "It is Natalie, but do not tell her you already know. She is learning to be a witch and that is hard. She will tell you when she is ready." I am shocked. Natalie.

Out of all people, Natalie is the witch and not me. I like Natalie but why her. I actually thought I was the witch. After that dream, everything seems that way but nothing is what it looks like. Is that why she was away all summer? But what am I then? "The sun is setting and I think my dad wants me home in a bit, so can you drive me home please?" I ask Luke and he nods. He grabs his keys and begins to walk to the door. "Luke aren't you forgetting something." Luke turns around and looks at me. His eyes traveling my body. "I like the t-shirt on you, you can have it but you should probably put some pants on." He smiles at me. "So do you, you can't drop me off half-naked." "Okay, I will grab some clothes from upstairs." His tone is playful. He walks upstairs leaving me with a lot more questions. Maybe my mom is home. I hope so. I can't stand my dad any day longer. Luke returns with my clothes and some of his. He puts on his jeans and a simple white t-shirt. I'm glad I can have his black one. I like the black on him but the withe suits also. I open the door and walk to his car. I like this place, it is quiet and peaceful. I step into the car and wait for Luke.

When we got home my mom's car still isn't in the driveway. So she is coming home tomorrow. I can't wait to have another awkward dinner with my dad. It is almost 6 pm. My dad is into the kitchen trying to make dinner. I smell something burning so I take a sprint to the kitchen. "Dad the chicken!" My dad jumps up from his chair and throws away his paper. He puts the gas out and put his hand on his head. "I'm sorry Maddie. I was trying to make us a nice dinner but I forgot the chicken was on the stove." "It is okay. We can order take out or go to a restaurant." "I will take you to the restaurant. Go change in a proper outfit for restaurant dinner." I look down to see what I'm wearing. Oh yeah, Luke his shirt. I walk to my room and choose a nice red dress. It is strapless and form-fitting. It isn't short, it comes just above my knees. I grab black sneakers and a purse for my phone and wallet. I also put in a hair tie and some gum. I always take to many things with me. I walk to the bathroom to apply some new mascara and winged eyeliner. As a finishing touch, I put some light red lipgloss and brush my hair. I really have to grow it longer.

As I walk downstairs I see my dad wearing a gray button-up shirt and some dark pants. Wow, he really dressed up for it. I also overdid myself but not that much. When my dad sees me he stops for a little and looks at me. "You really look like your grandma." My dad says and I see immediately regret in his eyes. "Thanks." I just accept the compliment and don't ask about my grandmother. I know he doesn't want to talk about his family. I actually have to know why she appeared in my dream. Maybe I can ask him for it for this dinner. My dad opens the door and says. "After you." I smile and walk to his car.

We arrive at a grill restaurant just out of Maryville. It is nice but small. I definitely overdressed for this restaurant. But my dad likes this place. He said mom and him went for their first date here. They both grew up in Maryville. Guess it is weird I have never seen my grandmother from my dad his side. The weirder part is that she appeared in my dream but I will forget that for tonight. A tall dark-haired guy walks to our table. "Can I take an order for drinks?" His voice surprised me because it is deeper dan I thought it would. "Yes, can I have a beer and water, Maddie what would you like?" "Can I have iced tea?" "Coming right up, here are the menus." The waiter hands us the menu's and walks away. "He seems nice." My dad randomly says. "I guess." I don't know how to react so I guess it is. My dad looks at me and back to his menu. We end up ordering both a burger. I take a sip from my iced tea and looking around me. It isn't busy here but we also aren't the only ones in the restaurant. The waiter walks to our table with our food and we order another drink.

"Maddie, how is school going?" My dad begins a conversation. Actually I don't want to talk but we are here together so I have to. "It is okay. The first week went well." "Great to hear. So tell me about the history project." My heart skips a beat. Should I tell him what I know or just tell him about the witch pyres that were in this town. Maybe if I tell him what I know he is going to tell me who Marion Moreau is. Probably not. "Ethan and I have the most unimportant part. Out part is the myths of the town and that stuff." "Sounds interesting, tell me." "There were a few witch pyres and some people say that there live vampires among us." I laugh to lighten to mood. "Do you believe in those stories?" "Some are really convincing, some not. I don't know yet. Have to do more research I guess." "Your mom doesn't believe in any of that stuff. She is more about reality. Earning money so she can take care of you." "Are you saying that you believe?" "I never said that Maddie. I have read about it but I don't think it is real. It is fascinating reading about that sort of stuff but it is always fiction." "Maybe your right dad. Then is that my opinion on the project." I take the last bite of my burger. I can't wait to go home. I still have to read that book that one of the locals wrote. In that book was information about Marion Moreau, my grandmother. "Dad why didn't you gave me the last name Moreau. You know how much I love French." The words came out of my mouth before I know it. "Your mom and I made that choice. I think Maddie Moreau would have sound nice but your mom insisted on her last name." Richards, great that boring name. "Should we head home or do you want dessert?" My dad asks. I am stuffed. The burger was a lot. "No dessert for me." "Okay, then I will go pay." I sit by the table alone waiting for my dad. The waiter comes to our table and cleans it. I give him a smile and see my dad walking back at the table. I know that guy from somewhere but I can't remember. Maybe it pops up later. My dad grabs his coat and pulls his keys out of his pocket. We walk out and a cold breeze hits us. It is warm but the breeze is really taking the temperature down at night. I step in the car and we drive home.