One Week Later
Mina’s POV
I wake up to the sound of my phone alarm going off. I turn over to press stop on my phone screen. A deep exhale is released from my mouth as I sit up, rubbing my fingers against my eye lids to get myself to wake up more. Then I move my hand over my mouth while yawning. I knew I would be tired from the overtime I did last night. I get up from my bed then stretch my arms up. When I finish stretching, I go over to open the curtains to let some light into my studio apartment.
The light of this new day brightens up my place. I go over to my small kitchen then decide to start a fresh brew of medium roast coffee. I am meeting up with Vlad again this morning before I go into work. I smile at the thought of Vlad, this past week of coffee, reading the Tiger Saga together, and the walks in the park has seriously been great. It has been one of the best weeks I have had in a long time. It was much needed for me mentally. A part of me does wonder where things could or could not go with Vlad.
But I cannot do that with all that has happened the past several months with him. I just need to take one day at a time, not going rushing into anything. I do need to keep things different, constantly changing so there is no chance I will run into the one person I dread to see again. I cannot take any risk at the sight of him. I am unsure of what I would do if that was to happen. I lightly shake my head no; not thinking negative. Today is going to be a good day.
I sluggishly walk over to my dresser and pick out my clothes for the day. I pick out a blush pink sweater with a grey, white with a hint of blush pink scarf with a gold watch. Then my blue skinny jeans that goes well with my nude colored lace up fold over wedge booties. I put on some makeup to cover up the bags under my tired eyes. When I am finished getting ready, the coffee is done. I pour myself a cup of coffee with some sugar and vanilla creamer. I use a spoon to help blend the coffee together. I grab my phone and purse then lock up my door behind me. I drink my coffee on the walk to the flower stand.
Vlad’s POV
My heightened senses listen to the song that is playing from the speakers. The song is ‘Caught in the Fire’ by artist Klergy. The beats of the song, the mentioning of dark skies makes me think of my time of spreading terror across most of Europe before fate dealt me another blow that made me realize that there is more to life than what I was doing and seeing.
I feel the water endlessly pouring over my head in the shower. I push my hair back in lifting my head to have the water soaking my face. I study every inch of my black travertine shower. I remember when this shower was freshly made. That was a few decades ago and it still feels like it was yesterday when it was made. A different sense of time than everyone else is one of the pros and yet cons of being a vampire. It does make me feel like I am traveling through time even with a hundred years is a blink in my eyes the older I become.
My head goes down knowing that I need to finish getting ready in order to meet Mina. I turn around to turn the shower off. I open the glass door, grabbing a black towel to dry myself off then wrap the towel around my waist. I comb out my hair and get dressed for the day. I put on a dark grey turtle neck shirt with black dress pants and shoes. I head down stairs toward the living room. I see that it is already cloudy for the morning.
I notice a blood bag on the living room table. I do not recall putting it there but then again, I could not stop thinking about yesterday with Mina. She seems to be open to anything and her excitement of exploring the bookstore, the carriage ride and the park makes me feel excited for it also. I lightly smile at the thought of seeing her again. I grab the blood bag and notice that it is AB negative. I know that AB negative is a bit rare to find in humans these days.
My handler, Luke must have been able to get his hands on it. It is some of the best blood. I notice that the name of the human is Amelia Hunt on the bag. It seems like she was a donor. I lightly shrug my shoulders then rip open the top of the bag. I drink the entire bag dry in how good AB negative taste compared to the other blood types. I may have my handler, Luke focus on getting more AB negative. I lick the bottom of my lip to make sure I do not have any blood stains on me when I see Mina.
I toss out the blood bag. I pull out my phone and go to my desk. I pull out a few folders to contact owners about sales, breeding, and lessons for my barn. I call Epuicentric to see about a sale for one of my horses. The call goes good as I send them email pictures and two videos of the horse.
I finish the rest of my phone calls, I out my folders back into the desk. I freeze at the wall of my living room. I need to go down there, no matter how painful it is to do so. I go over to the hidden door in my living room. I press upon on the hidden door to unlock it.
The door goes inward instead of outward like most doors. I walk down a few set of stairs to the room of my own private church. I see the cross before me. I feel the agonizing sting of being before it. However I endure it in order to possibly see if I am worthy of forgiveness after all of the things I have seen and done.
I take out a lighter and light each candle before me. The candles light up the room to reveal my bible opened in the last place I was at a few nights ago. I look upon the cross as everything becomes a little distorted in being before it. Regardless, I pray without ceasing just as the bible says in 1st Thessalonians 5:17 - ‘Pray without ceasing.’
I place my hands on the altar and remain praying. I begin to pray for Mina. I hope she does well at her job, enjoy her days and only be surrounded by positive people in her life. I know that she deserves the best even though I know a few things about her.
I finish praying saying “In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.” I use my fingers to form a cross from my chest. I stare upon the cross a few moments more then blow out each candle. I walk out and close the door back in place as if it was never there.
I go to my door and put on my black with mix of grey coat. I make sure I have my keys, wallet and phone. I press my lips together wondering how it will go with Mina. I just need to remember to keep control when I am around her and others. I close my door behind me then lock up.
I walk to the driveway where my black car is waiting. I close the car door I’m feeling a bit strange since I prefer to be using my heightened speed or be on the back of a horse to travel. I will never get use to driving a vehicle.
I bring the car to life then drive away from my house toward town to meet Mina. I smile at the thought of her again. I look forward to seeing her again as I see the city in the distance from my view.
Mina’s POV
I make sure to take a different way to the flower stand for today. I let out another yawn before I drink the rest of my coffee then toss out the cup when I find the nearest trash can on the walk to the flower stand. I reach a few markets down from the flower stand. I check to see if he is within eye sight of me near the flower stand. I wait a couple more minutes when I feel like I am in the clear.
I wait by the Flower stand. I cannot stop thinking about Vlad since I went into work yesterday morning. Even some of my coworkers noticed I am happier than I have been in a long time. They were relentless on asking what I have been up to.
I could not stop laughing when they said I was glowing. They teased that I have a sex sort of glow all over my face. I smile to myself thinking about their words. I have to admit that they are nearly one hundred percent right. Vlad seems different from others; he has a sort of old fashion style. I like it.
Ever since I have meet Vlad, I cannot stop smiling about the thought of him. His eyes, his enchanting smile and the soft touch of his lips kissing the top of my hand. No one has ever done that before. I feel myself become a bit warmer at the thought of him.
I exhale before looking around the streets. I see a few people pass by the stand until I see him. Vlad is right across the street with his amazing smile that makes me smile. He has two cups of coffee in his hand from Origo. He makes his way across the street as if he was floating towards me in a sort of way.
Vlad approaches me that he takes my breath away. I remind myself to breathe when he extends one of the cups of coffee to me. " Good morning, Mina.”
I smile grabbing the cup of coffee. It is the same coffee I ordered yesterday. The scent of it smells so good. "You remembered.” I whisper in joy that he did.
We remain smiling to one another. He gently grabs my right hand for a moment. I blush even more as he kisses the top of my hand softly. "How did you sleep, Mina?" He asks with his warm, gentle voice that makes me weak in my knees. I remind myself to stay standing up.
"Very well. I really enjoyed yesterday. It was wonderful. I have not had that much fun in a long time." I tell him.
"That makes two of us, Mina. You look marvelous." He whispers to me.
His eyes go up and down in my outfit for today. He embraces his hand around mine then spins me around to have a better look at my outfit. I cannot help but to giggle when he does this. Vlad pulls me back in his arms hugging me for a brief moment.
I am lost for words when I feel his amazing lips kiss me on the forehead. Vlad and I look at one another before we head towards the park. We walk throughout the entire park, talking about many things we liked.
Mostly music we discussed, his favorite artists are Nickel-back, Third Day, The Civil Wars, Marc Anthony & Tina Arena. I really like his music taste. Other men normally don't have this sort of taste in those artists but Vlad keeps taking me by surprise the more I know about him.
I tell him my favorites, Sara Bareilles, Kait Weston, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and Colbie Caillat. I also like Third Day, and The Civil Wars. Vlad and I also like movie soundtracks. We like to hear the tone of the scene just by the slight change in the music. We both agree that is also the soundtrack that makes movies good if not better.
We sit down at a park bench. Both of us enjoy the view of the park. Others are walking their dogs or bicycling or jogging. I like the fog that is in the park this morning. It makes me feel like I can hide from the one thing that I hope to never see again.
I also don't know how to explain it but I feel safe with Vlad. I know that we can sit together in each other arms or without like we are now. We continue to talk about anything, everything. I never thought I would feel so wonderful in just being here with him. A part of me could not help this but I lean my head on his shoulder. I notice that he smells so good. He smells sweet and green like the spring.
I begin to think about something else my fellow workers said to me. I do wonder if it could be accurate. One of them said that he sounds too good to be true. He probably is, maybe this is the moment when he says something stupid and reckless like most men do at this time.
He kisses me on the top of my head. Vlad then whispers to me, "This feels like a painting. A painting that is natural, vibrant, pure and free. If I could ask for one thing right now, it would be to ask God to stop the sun and stay in this moment for as long as God would allow."
I move my head off his shoulder to stare at him. I have never heard anyone speak the way he has. I cannot take my eyes off him now. I gaze at him with such admiration of what he just said. It is as close to perfect that anyone could be blessed with.
My eyes lock with his enchanting eyes. Somewhere inside of me is feeling like I could not conceive of a life without him. I keep on trying to tell myself that I still know little of this man. I do not know where he is from or what else he does in his life. However, deep down I do not care about any of that right now. All I want to do is kiss him.
I lean closer towards into him. Without hesitation, he places his right hand on the back of my neck. He brings my lips to his. I sigh in how wonderful his lips feel against mine. His lips are nice. His kissing is so thrilling me that I’m feeling butterflies throughout my entire body.
Vlad pulls me onto his lap. We nonstop kiss each other over and over again. I could kiss him all day long. His lips are like tasting chocolate for the very first time. He is surprising, thrilling and nothing like I have ever experienced before. I have never felt more alive than kissing him. He puts his left hand on my mid back to bring me closer to him. I run my right hand through his black shoulder length hair while my other hand rests across the back side of his strong shoulders.
Vlad embraces me like no man ever has. I feel like I am coming to life because of him. I keep holding on tight to him while my body feels like its on a wild, wild ride. We do not break from each other. Both of us release a small moan in between our kisses.
Then suddenly our wonderful moment is disturbed by the sound of my phone ringing. I did not want to answer but I had to. It is my work calling me. I give out a slight moan from my lips pulling away from his enchanting kiss. I answer my phone.
I answer the phone by saying, "This better be worth it."
She is calling to let me know that I am about to be late for our morning meeting. I look at my gold watch and see the time. I did not realize what time it is and that time passes by too fast when having a good time. I tell her I am on the way. I end the phone call.
I exhale then turn my eyes to Vlad who has not stopped staring at me with his wonderful smile. I put my phone in my pocket sighing in disappointment that I have to go to work now.
He stands to his feet. Then in surprise, he place his right arm underneath my knees while the other song my upper back side. Vlad uses his strength to carry me in his arms.
“What are you doing, Vlad?” I giggle in being carried almost like a bride throughout the park.
“Carrying you so you don’t have to walk to work. You mentioned that you have been doing a lot of overtime. Something I can do to help out.” He says when waiting to cross a street.
I do not wait another second and kiss his lips again. The entire time he carries me all the way to my work building. Vlad and I kiss each other then stop when reaching the entrance of my work building. Vlad slowly sets me down on my feet.
We gaze at one another, unsure how we will manage to finally separate from each other smiling. "This is me, Vlad." I whisper to him barely biting the bottom of my lip, longing to kiss him more. I want to see him again as soon as possible.
“Flower stand tomorrow?" I ask him fighting everything inside of me to not bring his lips to mine again.
"Absolutely. If you like, tomorrow we can read more of the Tiger Saga books. Then next week, your first lesson of horseback riding." He eagerly whispers to me.
”Really?”
“Yes.” He says with a grin. I sigh when we hug each other. I cannot help but remain smiling while his strong arms embrace around me.
Our lips come together again. We cannot help ourselves. But I know I have to head up to work. I finally pull away from him. I slowly head towards the door until he grabs my hand. I cannot control the inside of my mind that is screaming right now. I am literally begging to God that he is to be the one for me. He has such grace. The look of his face and his whole body into my mind makes me shine on the inside and outside.
Vlad pulls my hand to his lips. He kisses it gently. "Have a wonderful day, my Lady. Until next time." He says softly to me.
Our hands separate again. He walks away but looks back for another moment, smiling at me. I do not know how I mange to walk into the building without falling by the amount of butterflies soaring through my body. I sigh in how amazing our first kiss felt.
I make my way up to my floor working level. The moment I am spotted by my coworkers, they knew why I am smiling so much right now. I know that I have the sex glow on my face again. It happens all throughout my shift. I do not care at all in the others teasing me about it. I do feel like I am in a painting with him. A part of me never wants it to end, not ever.
Throughout the entire time I am working, the thought and image of Vlad in my head stays with me. I cannot wait to see him again and to learn how to ride a horse. I replay the moment of meeting him for the first time at the flower stand over and over again.
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