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Letters from the Sky


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Letter 1

I had an eerie dream last

night. I was running away

from something. Something I

could not see but it knew

where I was, like it could

hear my heart beat. I kept

running in the dark alley but

it felt like a maze - a never

ending maze, probing for my

escape but it was a dead end.

It found me and before I

could figure what it was it

killed me. I felt the blood

being sapped out of me. When

I woke up it felt real.


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I had the same dream tonight;

it was like I was re-living

it again. It was the same

alley and everything happened

again but this time I woke up

before it caught me, my heart

beat was extra rapid. I got

up to wash my face, it was

only three a.m.

My blue eyes were blood shotbecause of the deprived sleep

I was getting lately. My

curly black hair messed up in

the pony tail.

I used to be a peaceful

sleeper, but since I started


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getting those peculiar

letters I could not sleep at

nights anymore. At first it

felt like all this was

happening because it was a

new place for me. Now I am

questioning my own thoughts.

Reaching into my drawer I

took out the first letter.

Dear Zuri

You look great in red. It perfectly matches your skin tone. I am always around come and find me.

Xoxoxo

After a week I received

another letter stating.

Dear Zuri

Is it me or did you take out everything red from your wardrobe?

I liked you the way you were before, do not mind me.Xoxoxo


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Another week passed and I

received another one.

Dear Zuri

I see you every day when you enter the school corridors. I think Im in love with you.

Xoxoxo

It had been only a few months

since we shifted to Rosewood.

It was because of my

stepfather. He owns

restaurants here and

apparently my mother wanted

to live in a completely

different country.

We used to live in Berlin

with my dad. He was a

businessman and was not


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around most of the days,

apparently mum could not get

along with him.

She got divorced and it was

pretty messy. The verity

which bothered me was that he

did not even fight over for

my custody.

I came to States with my

mother two years ago. And now

that time has passed in a

flash, I have a step sister

and brother.

It was only a week since I

entered my school and started

receiving the letters. The


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letters are always inside my

locker. I change my code

every day; I wonder who the

jerk is messing around with

me.

It was four now and I was

scared to close my eyes. At

first it was a joke to me.

Recently it seems like I am

being followed around. Maybeits just my nerves playing

around with me.

My step sister Clair was

waking me up Zuri get up; I

am going in ten minutes. Get

up otherwise I will leave


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you. It was a peril which

made my eyes pop open.

I rushed into the restroom

and washed my face and did my

five minutes makeup and went

out wearing a Claudia dress

with cherry suede mules.

You forgot to tie your

hair. Clair pointed out when

I sat in the car.

Shoot, I forgot. While

stating that I opened the

dash board and took out a

checkered print head band.


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Damon is going to pick you

up after school. She yelled

at me while I walked towards

my school.

Damon my step brother, I did

not get along with him from

the first day, he was like my

prevalent foe.

I found my new friend Evette

sitting on the corridor

staircase.

Hey, how are you? I asked

heedlessly while I sat beside

her.


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I am fine; you look like you

did not sleep again. She

pointed towards my puffy

eyes.

Its nothing. I strutted

over towards my locker I

have to put my books. I

continued referring to the

pile of them I held.

When I opened my locker

another letter fell down.

Hurry up; open it. Evette

nudged me to hurry up.

Dear Zuri

I hear your brother is picking you up today. Try looking for me when you are waiting for him.

Xoxoxo


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Its the fourth one. Evette

looked at me with her doe

eyes. I think you should

tell somebody else about it

too. She laid down her

suggestion.

There were so many people

around. I wondered while I

was half dazed by what was

written inside it.

Lets just go. I grabbed

Evette arm and headed to our

class.

The dynamic that I never

understood was that physics

bothered me so much, that


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half of the time I was dozed

off in my class.

Being new in class always

points fingers towards you

more. My chemistry teacher

changed my lab partner when

he found out that we scarcely

helped each other. And my new

partner was the inexplicable

Tyson.

The grey colored eyes that

made you speculate whether

they were real or not. His

jaws always tightened when I

sat next to him. I ruminated


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whether I had too much

perfume on.

Tyson was the schools Head

Mistress son. So he was off-

limits. His love life, nobody

had seen him with the same

girl. Girls always changed in

his vocabulary.

I wondered about his type but

the two girls I saw him with

recently were tall, blonde

and skinny. He was my lab

partner but we never bothered

to ask any questions from

each other and as soon as the

bell rang he would rush out


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like he was sitting with a

malady. That was utterly rude

and I wanted to pulverize him

completely if I had a chance.

At lunch I saw Evette sitting

with her friend Lydia; the

cheer captain. What should I

say about Lydia; she was hell

pretty but this beauty was

with brains. A blonde withhazel colored eyes.

Hey girls. I avowed while

I sat next to Evette.

How was chemistry with

Tyson? she winked at Lydia

while I started to drink.


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Same old. I answered

ignoring Lydias smirks.

I was planning to try out

for cheer leading. Evette

munched her chocolate bar.

When are the try-outs? I

looked at Lydia.

After school; today She

responded to my question.

Is Tyson eyeing her out?

Evette nudged Lydia.

Looks like Zuri caught his

attention at last. Lydia wassmiling at me now.


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I am not interested in him.

I declared while I got up.

Where are you going? Lydia

and Evette asked mutually.

The bell rang girls. I

continued to walk outside the

cafeteria.

I hear Ivan is going to ask

you for the upcoming party.

Lydia confirmed her news to

me.

Evette was so in love with

schools hottie no 5. Ivan

hung out with Tysons clan

and it was unreservedly


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disconcerting to find out he

was engrossed in me.

Where did you hear that? I

was apprehensive over what

Lydia told me.

News around here travel

fast. Lydia affirmed while

she tied her hair in a bun.

Cheer try-outs were cancelled

due to the heavy rain. I

called Damon plethora of

times but his cell phone was

off and I was the only person

left at school.


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I thought of walking to home

but the thunder was scaring

the crap out of me.

I saw Damons car near the

entrance. I jumped into the

car as soon as I could but I

was completely soaked by the

rain.

You could have come

earlier. I stated

frantically.

Be glad that I remembered

you. Damon spoke in a

monotone.


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The rest of the ride was

quite asusal. When I entered

the house my feet froze. It

was my dad sitting on the

couch drinking coffee.

Why are you not moving

aside? Damon spoke

feverishly while he moved

beside me.

Why is he here? thats all

I questioned from my mother.

Who is he? Damon asked

looking at me.

Hes Zuris father; I will

let you guys talk. My mom


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sleepless again. I was about

to go crazy over this. He

does not even leave a clue

about who he is.

If this is a game I did not

like it at all. It should not

affect my sleep and I kept

contemplating over why this

was happening.

I walked into Clairs room

and it was still five am.

Clair, get up. I tried to

wake her up.

What? she said with an

exasperated voice.


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I need to show you

something. I avowed out.

She got up while rubbing her

eyes. I received them after

a week since I started school

here. And I handed over the

letters.

Zuri it must be a friend

messing around with you.

Clair responded back.

I only have two friends and

they are not the type to joke

around like this. I declared

to her frantically.


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This one is the fourth? she

pointed towards the third

one.

No its like this. I

arranged them the way I

received.

And you receive them exactly

after? she questioned.

A week I responded to her

question.

Lets just wait for the

fifth one. If it continues

then we will tell mum. She

suggested.

I nodded at her.


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Now lets sleep. She stated

and was dozed off.

I walked backed into my room

and my window was open. I do

not remember opening it. I

walked towards the window to

check around. I saw my

neighbors dog sleeping on

the front yard.

The letters I was holding

dropped the moment I saw one

hanging on my dressing table.

I could not feel my legs, I

even tried but I could not

balance my body anymore. It


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I wore a striped stretch-

jersey T-shirt with Crawford

high waist stretch cotton

shorts, with Christel buckled

suede sandals. I planned on

showing Evette the fifth

letter, but I did not know

how to tell her.

I thought a couple of times

about not going to school,but then I found myself

sitting in the back seat with

my step father. Clair will

pick you up. He informed me.

I am going to a friends

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I walked back towards Evette

and Lydia. You got yourself

a date. Lydia declared.

I do seriously not like him,

I just said yes because of

you. I looked at Evette.

When you get the chance;

just tell him you will come

with your friends. Evette

spoke while she got up.

I have something to tell

you, I am going to your house

after school. I informed

Evette about my plan.

She nodded at me.


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She headed straight to her

home room. I walked towards

my locker thinking twice

before opening it. There was

no letter in this time and I

was relieved when I saw it

empty.

I sat next to Lydia during

mathematics. She was

completing her numericals.Next period was chemistry and

I planned on sleeping but to

my demise it was today that

Tyson decided to speak to me.

You are doing it wrong. He

said through gritted teeth


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while I poured the base into

the burette.

Huh. I looked up.

You have to pour the acid

into the burette. He handed

me a beaker full of

hydrochloric acid.

Oh. I just replied

heedlessly.

I will take the readings for

this one. He declared.

I just nodded.

I was so sleepy that I was

about to doze off. The bell

ringing made me get up. I was


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lurking around the corridor

BOOO. Evette scared the

hell out of me.

She grabbed my arm while we

headed towards the cafeteria.

My eyes half closed I ran

into the door.

Ouch! I rubbed my head.

I thought your eyes were

open. Evette spoke

meticulously.

Its okay. I stated while

we entered.

Lydia was busy with her

practice in the gym. Next


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period was Health and I was

definitely going to sleep

during that period I did not

feel hearing about how off

springs are produced nor

about the STDs.

I opened my locker to grab my

physics book. Another letter

was waiting for me. I was

getting so sick of it.Dear Zuri

I hear you are going to a party with Ivan. That was an easy ask-out. Hope to see you there.

Xoxoxo

I was about to tear the

letter but I do not know what

caused me not to do it. I


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wanted to scream my lungs

out, I grabbed my hair.

Are you feeling alright?

Ivan asked me.

When did you get here? I

questioned him.

You looked ill thats why.

He was elucidating without

any reason.

I am perfectly fine. I

smiled and headed for my next

class.

The whole school knows aboutme and Ivan going to the


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He came to my house; to my

room in the middle of the

night or should I say early

morning. I was being

precise.

I do not think he knows that

you know about this. I

affirmed to her.

Who can this be? she was

questioning herself.

I think I should just refuse

Ivans offer. I stated.

No; we will all go together.

We will definitely find the


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person playing around with

you.

Letter 3

My night was sleepless again.

The same dream happening

again and again. I should puta dream catcher over my bed.

I woke up and walked towards

the restroom, splashing water

over my face I thought I saw

someone standing in my room

through the vanity mirror.

I did not move pretending

not to see him. I could not

see his face - he was


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standing quietly near my

closet. I could not make

myself move. I grabbed the

sink because I was scared

enough to faint. The

blindness sinkered in and

covered my eyes.

She is not breathing. I

kept hearing Damons voice.

Why is she not breathing?

he continued.

I tried to open my eyes and

the lights felt like stars

falling into my eyes.

Where am I? I asked.


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Oh-My-God Zuri; you killed

us all. I heard Damon.

I figured I was lying on the

bathroom floor. We taught

you were dead. Clair

continued.

What time is it? I

questioned while Damon helped

me get up.

You still have time to get

ready for school. Clair

declared.

I chose to wear an Albion two

tone silk dress with python

platform mules. My hair was


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roughly tied in a pony tail.

He was here again. I searched

the room for another letter

but I guess he did not want

to say anything.

Going to school today sounded

dim-witted, but I had a quiz

I could not miss. I was

already late when I reached

school and headed directly tomy biology class.

Where were you? Lydia asked

me while Evette was staring

at me.

I got up late. I confirmed

while I took out my book.


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When the period was over

Evette grabbed my arm and we

walked to the second floor to

the arts department.

Did something happen

yesterday? she was referring

to the incident happened

before.

He was in my room again. I

stated out. He was watching

me; I could not see his

face. I was about to cry.

I cannot sleep anymore at my

house. I continued but broke

into sobs.


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I am so sorry. Evette

hugged me tightly.

I am glad that he does not

know about you. I stated to

her.

You should sleep at my place

tonight. Evette suggested.

What would I tell my

parents? I questioned

naively.

We have an assignment and

its due date is tomorrow.

She suggested.


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I nodded at her I should

text Clair. I stated back to

her.

I did not receive any letter

the following day. Chemistry

was quite as usual, I did not

even bother looking at Tyson.

While walking towards my

locker I ran into Ivan. He

smiled when he looked at me,

which was weird for starters.

The day ended soon and after

school we headed straight to

Evettes house. Lydia also

joined our sleepover.


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I slept more comfortably at

Evettes house. The thought

that he would not follow me

to somebody elses house was

a relief.

I borrowed one of Evettes

dresses; my eyes seemed less

puffy today. It was a printed

satin dress and lace and

satin platform pumps.

When I walked into the school

corridor I saw Ivan eye me

out. I just nodded when I

looked at him and headed

towards my locker.


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There was a letter waiting

for me. I called out for

Evette before opening it.

Dear Zuri

You think that sleeping at your friends house would help you. I can still see you when you are

reading it. Make sure you do not sleep at her house until its really necessary!!!!!! I was worried sickabout you. XoX

I was shell-shocked after

reading the letter. I looked

around to see if I could findhim, but the whole school was

standing in the corridors.

DO NOT worry. Evette

grabbed my arm while she

headed towards the girls

bathroom.


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If its a guy he cannot hear

our conversation over here.

Evette stated pompously.

Lydia entered the restroom

shortly after What

happened? she looked at me.

Evette showed her letter no.

7. You should tell your

parents about this. Lydia

suggested.

Evette slowly told her about

all the letters while I

paced.


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I think he knows; he knows

you know about the letters.

Lydia told Evette.

But why let me tell only

her? I asked apprehensively.

Just go to tomorrows party

with Ivan; we will also come

but shortly after you. Lydia

suggested.

He would not find out if we

show up shortly after you; he

would be busy discerning your

every move, just do not lurk

around any where alone.

Lydia continued.


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I am totally agreeing with

her. Evette declared.

Are you guys sure about

this? I questioned.

We need to know who he is;

this is the only way to find

out. Lydia stated and maybe

she was right.

I was sitting in my chemistry

class and it started raining.

I slightly shivered.

You like rain? Tyson asked

me.

I like cold weather. I

replied back.


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I hear you are Ivans date

for tomorrows party. He

wanted to confirm what he

already knew.

Yeah I guess I am. I

responded back.

You look different today?

he continued.

Huh. I was shocked.

You did not tie your hair;

you are not even wearing a

head band. He stated while

he scribbled down his notes.

I do not know why I looked at

his writing before answering.


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I must have forgotten. I

declared while I searched for

a pony tail.

Your writing is really

neat. I told him while I

looked at his notes.

For a guy I know it is. He

laughed.

When I left the class room I

kept thinking about his

writing he was left handed,

the letters I received were

written by right hand.


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declared while she headed to

my room.

Are you serious? I was

grabbing her arm.

He would not know; I will

cover my face. She stated

and went to my room.

I was worried sick about

Clair but then I slept

without knowing. It was Clair

waking me up Zuri I think he

knew that you were not in the

room. She stated anxiously.


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I did see his shadow but he

did not walk towards me, he

came here. She continued.

Did you see him? I

questioned.

I just saw him walk towards

here - he even opened the

door. She told me.

And you just stood there? I

asked vehemently.

I followed him but he was

gone when I came here. She

was surprised over what she

was saying.


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We should tell mum or dad.

She suggested.

I will tell them tomorrow

myself. I replied back.

I called Evette and told her

about last nights incident.

She was not shocked over him

following me around

everywhere.

Clair straightened my hair up

and sprawled them over my

shoulders.I was wearing

Lucile ruche silk-chiffon

dress with Buckled leather

sandals and accessorized with


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small door knocker sterling

silver earrings.

Ivan showed up exactly at 7.

You look really alluring.

He stated that before he

started his car engine.

I just smiled over his

compliment. I was still

thinking about who wrote the

letters. The party was held

at Tysons house. He was with

his current girlfriend

Giselle.

You look nervous. Ivan told

me while he drank his drink.


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Not nervous; I am just

thinking about something. I

stated back.

You look awesome with your

hair down; you should do that

more often. He spoke out.

I have to make a phone

call. I stated and walked

away to a quite place.

I reached the back yard of

Tysons house. The place

seemed so familiar. I tried

to get the connections but

the network was busy. I kept

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till I came to a place I did

not know.

I was lost, and it felt like

I was dreaming. I pinched

myself to check whether I was

dreaming or not. It was the

same place it was coming back

bit by bit. How did I get

here?

I saw his figure standing in

front of me. I could see his

blood shot eyes. I could not

find my voice to say anything

nor my feet to run away. I

stood there silently while I

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Breathe. I heard an

unfamiliar voice.

I just gulped when I heard

his command.

I told you to breathe. He

spoke frantically now with

urgency in his voice.

I tried to breathe the air

around me but I could not do

that simple task. I just

remember hitting the ground.

Zuri! I heard Ivans voice

while I regained my

consciousness.


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What happened? I questioned

while I tried to get up.

You just fainted. He

responded.

How did I get here? I

looked around I was in the

front yard.

You said that you were going

to make a call; but you

fainted right there. Ivan

replied back.

Can you just drop me off? I

asked him while I saw Tyson

standing behind him.


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I am sorry if I ruined the

party. I stated while I was

getting out.

I am glad that you did not

hurt yourself; I will see you

at school. He drove off.

When I reached my room I saw

another letter waiting at the

table. I rushed to open it.

Dear Zuri

Anxious about whether it truly happened? I told you not to involve anyone. I warned you before

hand, now you have to suffer the consequences. Xoxoxo

Evette and Lydia never showed

at the party. Clair I have

not even seen her.


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I walked towards Clairs

bedroom, it was empty. Now I

registered the whole house

was empty.

When I reached the kitchen I

saw a note left by mom.

Zuri

Your sister got into a car crash with your friends Lydia and Evette.

We are at Lorettas hospital.

I dropped the note. I have to

suffer the circumstances. I

heard him enter the house.

What do you want from me? Iwas shouting.


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Just tell me what you want?

I will do it right away. I

broke into sobs. I was

fighting for air again.

I could hear his footsteps. I

grabbed a knife.

He was standing right outside

the kitchen door and then the

lights went out.

I felt his hand grab the

knife away from me, placed it

on the counter. I was shaking

badly now that I could not

even open my eyes now.


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I am sorry if I am scaring

you, I never meant to hurt

anyone. You made me do this

so technically you caused

this. He spoke to me.

And you made me do this. I

stated while grabbing the

knife, I stabbed myself.

Letter 4

I stabbed myself accidently;

it was dark so I could not

see. I told the police

officer.


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Hello Mrs. OMalley. He

greeted my mother.

Hello son; and you are? she

looked at me.

Ivan Caviar. Ivan answered.

I will let you guys talk.

My mom stated and left the

room.

I heard you stabbed

yourself. Ivan confirmed the

news.

Accidently stabbed. I

corrected him.

The lights were off; I had

no idea where the knife came


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from. I laughed over the lie

I was speaking.

How is your sister? he

asked me while he looked

around the room.

She is fine now; minor

injuries. I answered.

I thought of bringing

flowers but I did not know

which ones you liked. He

spoke heedlessly.

So I brought you this. He

placed a box of Snickers.


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I will make sure I get

chocolate wasted. I smiled

while declaring.

Thanks anyway. I continued.

You should rest now; I will

see around then. He affirmed

and took his leave.

Mom decided to stay with

Clair for the night. I was in

shock over what I did to

myself. I was still thinking

about everything currently

happening and the lights

flickered.


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It stopped but then suddenly

the lights went out. This

does not happen in hospitals.

You could have killed

yourself. I heard his voice.

I jumped when he sat next to

me. I thought of grabbing

something but my hands could

not reach the table.

You want something? I will

bring it for you. He clearly

stated.

Why are you doing this to

me? I questioned.


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I covered my face with the

sheet and slept over what

happened. The pungent smell

of roses woke me up.

I got up to check what time

it was the timepiece showed

4. There was a letter waiting

beside it.

Dear zuri

Get well soon. Abide by the rules!!

xoxoxoxo

Just so you know I do not

like roses I was yelling in

an empty room.

I had no idea how Evette and

Lydia were doing. This all


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happened because of me, I

cannot let this happen again.

This has to end now.

I had already spent five days

and four nights at the

hospital, he did not pay me a

visit again.

I was going to be discharged

today. Evette and Lydia were

discharged yesterday. Most

probably I would see them at

school.

When I entered my room there

was a single tulip laid near

my window. I walked over and

it had a note beside it.


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Dear zuri

I thought every girl liked roses; my mistake.

xoxo

I sighed after reading it.

Do not bring me anything. I

was yelling.

What are you doing? Damon

asked indifferently.

I have certainly and totally

lost it. I was shouting at

him.

What has gotten into you.

he exclaimed and left the

room.


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Look at what you are doing

to me. Arghhh. I was

shouting again.

Letter 5

When I woke up it was

raining; I decided to wear

Crochet-trimmed silk-chiffon

dress with cut-off denim

shorts and embellishedleather platform sandals.


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Damon was dropping me off to

school today. I went

downstairs to eat breakfast.

Cereal was the best option

for me today.

Lets go. I heard Damons

voice while he headed out.

If you feel sick; call me I

will come to pick you up.

Damon sounded concerned.

I just nodded and he helped

me with my books. I saw Lydia

talking to Ivan when I

entered the corridor, and she

abruptly stopped talking when

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Which was darn weird; why did

she pause right after she saw

me.

I walked over to my locker, I

saw Evette sitting at her

usual place and she waved

when she saw me. I nodded and

opened my locker.

I walked over to Evette with

my books How are you

feeling? I asked.

I should be asking you

that. She stated while she

grabbed her notes.

I am fine. I replied back.


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You have learned how to lie to your friends. Maybe it is time that we should meet. Meet me at the old

building near the Infirmary. I know you are curious. I must say you look great today; I like your hair

down more. Xoxoxo

I looked around and I saw

Tysons clan standing across

the corridor. There was a new

guy in there group. Who is

he?

I grabbed my physics book and

headed straight to my class.

Everyone, this is Troy

Hedlund. I heard my Physics

Sir, while I planned on

sleeping. To my grace I was

the only one sitting alone at

the far end of the class.


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The moment he walked pain

shot through my abdomen, I

held my stomach.

Are you all right? he

questioned while he sat next

to me.

Its nothing. I replied.

Miss OMalley; you feeling

well? my sir questioned me.

Huh; I think I need to see

a nurse. I replied back.

Mr. Hedlund could you

accompany her; she has ahistory of being a klutz. My

Sir continued.


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I shrugged and came out of

the classroom with the new

guy behind. I think I can go

alone. I stated and was

about to turn around when I

saw him looking at me in a

state of shock. What

happened?

I followed his gaze and saw

the blood soiling my dress. Iremember losing my

consciousness.

When I woke up I was lying in

the Infirmary. I tried to get

up but my abdomen was killing


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me. I looked around and I saw

Troy sitting across the room.

Your stitches opened. He

declared when I tried to get

up.

They called your parents;

its sad that your dress is

spoiled. He continued.

Why was he worrying about my

dress?

I just looked around and the

place was empty Where is

everyone? I was referring to

the doctor.


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The head mistress called

her. He replied.

I looked over my dress and

it was defectively soiled

with blood.

Damon entered the infirmary

How are you? he questioned

me while he saw my bloody

dress.

I am feeling better I

guess. I answered.

I brought you spare

clothes. He handed over a

Phoebe jersey kaftan dress.


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Thanks. I grabbed the

shirt. I have to change. I

pointed them to get out.

Are you done? Damon knocked

at the door. Yeah come on

in. I yelled.

Is he your boy friend?

Damon asked heedlessly.

What? I was shocked over

what he said.

Hes just a class mate. I

avoided looking at Troy.

My bad; do not be soagitated. Damon replied.


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The doctor came in shortly

after. I see that you have

already dressed. She looked

at me.

Just try walking less than

usual; and do not bend more

often, your stitches are new

so its going to hurt for a

while. She continued. I am

giving you pain relieversincase the pain increases.

She handed over to Damon.

I thought he was your boy

friend. She laughed while

she looked at Troy.


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Hes my brother and I am

single. I stated while

grabbing Damons arm.

Ah my mistake; He carried

you all the way here and

stayed so I thought. She

elucidated her presumption.

I just smiled at her. Thanks

for today. I stated to Troy

when we got out from the

infirmary.

No big deal. He replied.

Zuri. He called out.

Yeah I looked back.


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Your dress. He handed me my

ruined dress.

I saw his topaz eyes; it felt

like they were seeing through

me. Thanks. I stated and

walked behind Damon.

It seems that he likes you.

Damon declared while he

helped me with the seatbelt.

I sighed over what Damon was

acknowledging to me. I had to

meet him today. I remembered

when we reached home.


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I headed straight to my room

and I saw Clair already

sitting there.

What are you doing here? I

asked her naively.

Did the letters stop? she

asked abruptly.

Yeah they stopped coming. I

affirmed while eluding her

gape.

Come downstairs I made pasta

for you. she avowed while

heading out.

To avert my attention I

played music on my iPod and


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decided to sleep for a while.

I felt a paper underneath my

hands which made my eyes pop

open.

Dear Zuri

I saw you at the infirmary, hope you are doing well. We will meet some other day.xoxoxoxoxo

I got up and walked over my

window and did not see

anyone. I looked at theletter again.


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Letter 6

I picked out a Pleated wool-

blend dress with Hero bandage

tights with Sash printed

linen espadrille sandals.

I headed to Clairs bedroom

to borrow her Satchel bag.

She was fast asleep when I

entered the room.

Mom was dropping me off at

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coming this weekend. She

told me before I headed out.

I do not care. I replied

and shut the door.

I saw Tyson across the

hallway talking to Troy. I

walked over Your notes. I

stated while handing them

over.

How are you? Troy asked

while I turned.

I am fine. I answered.

Its Ivans birthday thisweekend; you should come.

Tyson suggested.


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You should definitely come.

Troy continued.

If I was feeling well I

surely will come, but where

is it? I questioned.

At Troys house; it is a

surprise party. Tyson

replied.

I would pick you up if you

were feeling well. Tyson

continued.

I just nodded.

I saw Evette standing withher locker Hey. I greeted

her.


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You free this weekend? I

questioned.

Why are you asking me this?

Evette questioned.

Its Ivans birthday this

weekend and Tyson told me to

come. I answered.

I have a family dinner.

Evette said mournfully.

I smiled over her

disappointment. First period

was physics and I was sitting

next to Troy and what

bothered me was that he was

right handed.


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What type of flowers do you

like? he asked in an

indiscernible tone.

Thats an unexpected

question. I whispered

candidly.

I am just curious about it.

He confirmed.

Mainly I like lilies. I

riposted without vacillating.

This might sound immediate

to you but would you like to

go out with me? he

questioned with his eyebrow

raised.


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You mean like a hangout or a

date? I solicited back.

If you enjoyed it we will

make it a date; for now lets

think of it as a hang out.

He proposed.

Lets presume that I like

the sound of that. I

riposted.

The conversation broke when

the bell rang.

I will pick you up at 7

today then. He stated while

I was about to leave.

I just nodded and left.


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I saw Lydia talking to Ivan

again and now that concerned

me. Not that I liked him or

anything but her gauche

behavior after seeing me was

just too peculiar.

Biology was something I did

not bother to study, maybe

because even if I did not

prepare for the tests I wouldstill get A no matter what.

During lunch Lydia was not

around and Evette was so busy

with her English assignment

that I did not tell her about


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the recent things I found

out.

The day was soon over and I

was waiting by the bench when

I saw my mothers car pull

over. I did not talk to her

about anything. The dynamic

that my dad was returning

back again was the foremost

concern around me at thattime.

He will be at home waiting

for you. my mother riposted

while I was grabbing my

things.


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It took him two years to come

looking for me.

When I entered the house I

saw Clair sitting talking to

my father.

I need to talk to him. I

retorted while I entered the

room.

Clair soon left the room with

my mother following her.

Why did you show up here

again? I questioned him.

You are not safe here; and Ithink it is better if you


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moved in with me for a couple

of days. He suggested.

The idea did not sound bad

for a while because that way

I could avoid all those

letters.

For how long can you keep me

with you? I questioned back.

I could keep you forever but

your mother needs you more

than me, but the idea of you

moving with me for a few days

is everything to me. he

answered back.


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Where would we live? I

asked.

I have bought an apartment

in Frankfurt and you could

stay there with me for a

while. He replied back.

What about my school? I

questioned him again.

You could take a few days

leave from school. He

proposed.

When are we leaving then? I

continued.

We could leave tomorrow

morning, I have bought


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tickets for you. he

reassured me.

Then I will get a good night

sleep. I stated and left the

room.

Maybe we could re-unite this

time and its the best thing

happening to me right now,

this way my creeper would not

even know where I went and he

would stop bothering me.

I headed back to my room and

I remembered the hangout plan

I made with Troy. I completed

my homework and packed my


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bags with clothes that I

could wear for two months.

After careful consideration;

decided to wear a two tone

bandage dress, with multi-

strap leather sandals and

accessorized.

This was the last day I was

going to hang out in Rosewood

and maybe after a month or

something I would show my

face, I knew that it was for

the best.

The doorbell rang and I went

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still at the house which was

a little bold for him to do.

Damon answered the door and I

saw Troy standing with a

bouquet of lilies. Your date

is here. Damon shouted.

Who is this young

gentleman? my father entered

in the picture.

Meet Troy, Troy he is my

biological dad you still need

to go through my step dad. I

smiled to both of them.


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Dad did not say a single word

and left the room. That was

rude.

I guess he did not like me.

Troy spoke out after a few

seconds.

We should go then. He

continued.

Yeah I have to be back by

10. I affirmed after closing

the door.

Your dad; why is he here?

he asked unexpectedly while

he ignited the engine.


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What type of question is

this? I was curious about

his answer.

I was just trying to make a

conversation. He said

heedlessly.

Hes just around for a

while; I am actually going

with him for a few days. I

registered to him.

Its been a while since we

hung out; and after the

divorce hes really made an

effort. I continued.


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For how long would you be

gone? he questioned.

For two weeks most probably;

its been a while since I had

been to Germany. I answered.

You are going to Germany.

He was amused by it.

My dad lives there; where

else would I go with him? I

said contentedly.

You really are going

abroad. He was rectified by

the thought.


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Its not like I am going for

a journey to the centre of

the world. I laughed.

What about school? When is

your flight? he asked.

Its tomorrow morning. I can

take two weeks off because of

the wound. I smiled

gleefully.

Where are we going? I

questioned.

Theres a party at a

friends house. He replied.

So whats your story? I

solicited him.


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My story is a bit

complicated. He replied

while I felt uneasiness in

the atmosphere.

What about your parents? I

asked.

My parents are happily

married; it sometimes feels

like a picture perfect

story. He answered.

You have any siblings? I

questioned.

I am the only child. He

replied while he parked the

car.


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What are you doing? he

asked while I opened my

curled hair.

Decided to lay them down for

the moment I answered back.

We were about to enter that

my cell phone rang.

Yeah Clair I am listening.

I answered the call.

Its mum; just come back

home, I will explain it

later. I heard her voice

slightly shiver.

Fine I will be right there.

I ended the call.


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What happened? Troy was

concerned.

I am sorry something came up

at home; I have to go. I

said and called out for a

taxi.

I will drop you off. He

continued.

No; you go in, enjoy the

party I will see you later.

I said and entered the taxi.


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Letter 7

When I entered through the

front door I found my

suitcases packed and in front

in the hallway.

What the hell is happening?

I asked straight up.

We have to head straight to

the airport. My dad stated.


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I waved at them before

heading out.

I roughly tied my hair and

was about to call Evette, but

the car appeared out of

nowhere. The car went

straight into the tree. I

looked at dad but all I saw

was his head covered in

blood.

I tried to move but my leg

was stuck, the driver was

unconscious. I saw them walk

towards us but soon the

lights went out as everything

blurred before my eyes.


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At first I couldnt open my

eyes, the lights were

flashing like cameras. I got

up and looked around and what

freaked me out was it was not

a bloody hospital.

What the hell is happening?

I screamed when I saw Tyson

enter the room. How are you

feeling? he questioned.

Tyson, Why are you here? On

top of that where am I? I

asked hastily.

You are somewhere safe. He

was assuring.


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What about my father? I

asked while my throat was

aching.

He is also been taken care

off. He forwarded a glass of

water.

Why arent we at a

hospital? I looked down.

And then to my surprise I saw

Troy enter the room. I was

slightly shaken when I saw

him.

I am not getting anything.

I blurted out.


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I just could not let you

leave. Troy responded back.

Let me leave. I was

clueless.

Your dad said that he would

not come for you. he

continued.

We are talking about dad now.

Firstly, this is absurd that

after an accident I am at

your house. I replied while

getting up.

Who do you think caused theaccident? Tyson asked out

before leaving the room.


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My heart beat was fast now.

You guys caused the

accident? I was trying to

accept the truth.

How could you? I was about

to leave through the door.

Troy was standing right in

front of me now How-did-you

get-here-so-fast? I was

breathless and shocked to my

core.

It was you; it was you the

whole time. I was screaming

now while I moved back.


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What are you? the ground

beneath my feet was

disappearing quickly.

Just hear me out. He spoke

out and locked the door.

What do you want me to

hear? I was at variance with

him.

The only way we could get to

your dad was through you; he

came looking for you as soon

as he heard about us. He

continued.

Heard about you?


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Your dad made a pact with

us; but he broke his promise

and the only way we could

seek revenge was through

you. he continued.

You used me to get to my

dad. I was trying to

understand.

You should rest; we will

talk later. He continued

before leaving the room.

I am not staying here. I

yelled.


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You have no other option.

He stated and locked the

room.

I did not know what time it

was when I heard the locks

open. I jumped up when I saw

his face.

This is kidnapping. I

clearly avowed.

You will understand

everything; you need rest.

He continued.

You think that stuffing me

into a room would make me

feel better? I want to see my


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father; otherwise I swear I

will do something you will

regret. I threatened.

He walked closer and held my

face you thing you can harm

yourself around here; you

have no control over yourself

now because you belong to me

now.

You are making me hate every

inch of you. I replied.

You will hate your father

more when you find out the

truth perhaps maybe its time

that you should meet him. He


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continued and grabbed my arm

and headed downstairs.

I saw my father lying down on

the ground. Let go of me. I

rushed towards my father.

Dad- Dad wake up. I was in

a terrible mess.

Zuri; are you alright? he

looked at my neck while

asking.

You should tell her the

truth. Somebody spoke behind

me.

I am Henry; Troys father.

He stated to me.


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You should tell your

daughter about how you sold

her. He continued.

Dad what are they talking

about? I was crying now.

He did not speak a word but I

assumed that he was still in

state of shock.

I do not think he can

explain it to you correctly;

your father made a deal with

us he could not fulfill, so

we asked him to pay the

debts. he stated.


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So the only way he thought

he could do that was to let

go of his most precious

thing. He continued.

I was trying to grasp what he

was telling me.

Soon we found out that he

had a daughter; so we made

the pact that he would let go

of his daughter forever, and

you will turn into one of

us. He stated.

What do you mean by one of

us? I questioned.


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My darling; did Troy not

tell you about us yet. He

asked me with a sadistic

laughter.

The Immortality, the new

beginning He continued.

Do not tell me that you guys

are freaking vampires. I saw

Lydia enter the room with

Ivan.

Lydia. I whispered.

So you also know my niece

Lydia. He asked me.

Lydia is your niece. I was

shocked to hear that.


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Dad just tell me that

whatever they are saying is a

lie. I was begging him.

What you want to believe is

the truth. Lydia spoke.

So you are all telling me

that this was all planned and

you guys are blood-suckers.

I said vehemently.

Seems she absorbed it well

enough Mr. Henry continued.

Troy, please take her now.

Its time. He ordered to

Troy.


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What do you mean by that?

Time for what? I questioned

while I saw Troy standing

next to me now.

I am not going anywhere. I

clearly stated but everything

was useless now.

Dad do something. I was

screaming while Troy held me

and headed upstairs.

I am begging you to let me

go. I was yelping for help.

I could have done that

before but now I cannot; I am


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seriously in love with you.

he stated out.

If you loved me even a

slightest you would have told

me everything, you were

scaring the hell out of me

and you enjoyed it. I was

yelling.

There are somethings you do

not understand; but with time

everything will change we

will live together for

eternity. He was overwhelmed

by the thought.

Eternity I was laughing

hysterically now.


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Please get dressed. He

stated and locked the room.

Letter 8

I will be turned into

something I never wanted.

Never dreamt that I wouldstand at this crossroad; if

my dadhad told me the truth

from the beginning things

wouldhave been different-

An embellished silk strapless

dress was laid on the bed in

front of me. Lydia entered

the room.


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You were my friend. I

stated with disgust.

I am still your friend; we

need to get you dressed. She

replied.

What are they going to do to

me? I asked while she

brushed my hair.

Troy really loves you; he

wont make it painful for

you. she continued.

How can you say that he

loves me? I questioned.


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If he did not love you he

would not have kept you alive

all this time. She replied.

You want me to think that my

fate is this. I was unsure.

What is your relationship

with Ivan and Tyson? I asked

hastily.

Noel is my fiance, and

Tyson is my cousin through my

mothers side. She answered.

You are all vampires? I was

confused.

We are all blood related;

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join the family. She

replied.

I looked more like a bride, I

never thought that time would

stop for me when I am only

18. I wore a gold quartz

bracelet and white gold

diamond studs and necklace.

Why am I dressed like a

bride? I asked heedlessly.

Before the initiation of

your vampire life you will be

married to Troy officially.

Lydia answered.

My eyes popped out.


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No big deal; the family is

anxiously waiting for the new

family member. She

continued.

She helped me get downstairs

cause I just couldnt move.

Everything was prepared in

the exquisite way. I thought

that I would walk down the

aisle with my father but

right now everything was

different.

I saw my future vampire

husband right in front of me

and doing anything stupid

would be no good. Lydia my


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maid of honor and Tyson and

Ivan Troys best man was

sounding terribly stupid.

I looked around and the whole

place was filled with the

vampire relatives. And I was

wedded to a vampire.

It did not bother that there

were vampires all around me

but that I would be like them

after a couple of hours was

heart dropping.

I am not feeling well. I

told Troy.


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What happened? he looked

vexed but his qualms did not

affect me anymore.

I have to sleep. I said

vehemently and left him

standing alone.

Zuri- Zuri he called out

for me while I rushed

upstairs.

What? I shouted.

I cannot sleep anymore now?

I asked uncouthly.

Why are you so upset withme? he asked.


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I cannot answer this

question for you because you

know exactly why I am acting

like this. I stated

frantically.

My chamber is downstairs on

the left. He registered to

me.

Oh now I can only sleep in

my husbands room. I was

yelling.

Zuri I am begging you; dont

make it hard for me. he was

right in front of me now.


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I am not amazed by your

speed walking so please stop

doing this. I headed

downstairs.

Troy grabbed my arm and now I

was only inches away from his

face, I saw the lust in his

eyes. If you dare to touch

me again I swear I will

fucking kill you myself. Ipushed him aside.

I did it once I can do it

twice; and you know its

true. I continued.

Whatever you are doing will

only cause collateral


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damage. He was shouting at

me now.

I already am the collateral

damage. I registered to him.

I headed into his room, I

broke every single thing,

tore all the pillows. I felt

like crying. Shortly Troy

entered the room and was not

shocked to see the state of

the room.

He perfectly knew that I had

gone rogue and nobody could

stop me now, and if he turned

me I would definitely run

away.


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To share the same bed with

someone was totally awkward.

I could not sleep with the

thought of sleeping next to

him. My thoughts were

disturbed with the noise

caused in the house.

Troy rushed out to see what

was happening while my eyes

were half closed. When Iopened the door the whole

damn house was on fire. I

knew who caused it, and

thats why I locked the door,blocked the doorway and the

windows.


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I clearly knew that when Troy

would register that I am not

around it would be too late.

He would die if he tried to

safe me.

It only took him two minutes

and then he was knocking on

the door Zuri open it up he

was shouting.

Lets go Troy. I heard

Tysons voice telling him to

leave.

Zuri open the door. He

tried to break it open but I

figured the hallway would

already be lit with fire.


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He broke the bloody door open

but the room was already

covered with flames Zuri he

looked at me while I was

standing by the window.

The debt will end today; if

I die everything will be the

same as before. I replied.

You have to come with me he

was literally begging.

I do not want to stay in

this twilight; I dont want

to share the darkness of your

life with you, I know you can

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but I will never. I told

him.

I saw tears in his eyes but I

stood still and did not move

an inch while the air around

me suffocated me. I dropped

on the floor I saw Tyson and

Ivan carry him out of the

room and that was the last I

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