ARIANA After Austin left, I handed a sandwich to dad and took the other, I couldn't help but smile. I can't remember the last time we are anything as expensive as this together, it's been a long we are good food. Dad coughed and I gave him a milkshake immediately. The doctor came in smiling and he checked dad's temperature. "How do you feel now?" The doctor asked her dad. "Better doctor" Dad replied smiling faintly. The doctor joked with dad for a few minutes before leaving. "Your boss is very kind. He has a nice heart and he'll treat you well" Dad and coughed. "Have a drunk dad" I replied standing up. After an hour, the nurse came in holding a tray with a jug of water and a tablet bottle. She opened the bottle and brought out a very small tablet. What the fuck. Such a small tablet costs so much. Isn't it mere wickedness?. After the drug was given to dad, he slept off and I dialled Austin's number. He was sent to pick up his calls and I instructed the nurse to give dad
After Austin and Donald played around for some minutes, they both left for their rooms. The next day, Austin and Donald woke up late. Ariana couldn't help but get smitten by Austin's sleepy face. She went downstairs and made toast and coffee. She went to have her bath and opened her wardrobe. She was so angry. How could her bag and clothes disappear?. Angrily, she took out a short, tight gown. She wore it reluctantly and walked downstairs. "Damn!" Donald muttered as he looked at her with lust. The breeze from the window blew making her hair rise as she walked slowly with a smile. "She looks so sexy" Austin thought as he couldn't take his eyes off her. Donald was stunned as he couldn't conclude if he has met anyone as pretty as Ariana. Her luscious lips beamed into a smile and with each slow step she took, her curves became more evident. "Goo...good morning sir" She said feeling awkward as Donald stared at her. "Oh sorry morning. Wow you look pretty" He complemented making
Charlotte heard him laugh. Her heart felt tight like all the air and blood had been drained. She went over to where he was and the girl glared at her with disdain. "Is she your girlfriend?" Shantel asked pointing at Charlotte. "Naa, common you should know my taste" Donald said. "Yea you don't do brunette nor do you do shabby things" Shantel, who had a crush on Donald said as she moved closer to him. She hugged him and mouthed a "Fuck you" with a gesture of her middle finger at Charlotte who was finding it hard to breathe. The sight of Shantel irritated her and her bleached red her was so bitchy. Shantel disengaged from the hug and kissed Donald hungrily. Charlotte who tried resisting the urge to puke ran inside the restroom and puked. She came out and found them smooching. Out of anger and jealousy, she left. Trying to follow the path she used in coming to the restroom, she got lost. She cursed herself for letting Ariana bring her here. What was she thinking?. A rich guy w
Ariana went to visit her dad in the hospital and found him looking healthier than ever. She didn't let tears come to her face, rather she would make the best of the situation. She switched on her data and checked N*****x, praying earnestly that it works. To their surprise, it displayed movies that she could d******d and she was elated. "Dad, would you like to watch a movie?" She asked. "Yea. Any comedy would be okay" Her dad replied hoarsely. She called a nurse and together, they changed his laying position so he could watch the movie. Together they both laughed as they watched the movie. Mark felt guilty, all those years he spent drinking, if he had invested it in her, she wouldn't be this way. He would neither be dying nor would she be a maid. Tears came to his eyes as he stared at the gem he calls his daughter. She looked so much like her mother. When it was getting late, Ariana stood up. She bade her father goodbye, he felt midst as she left but she promised to visit h
After school, Ariana walked out immediately. She saw Brooklyn run after her but she didn't want to create any scene so she ignored him and entered the bus. Brooklyn was surprised when she ignored him, they were on good terms so why would she ignore him?. He walked back to the park and saw Ella, Shantel and Candy talking in hushed tones but they dispersed when he came. Shantel and Candy walked past him without sparing him a glance, while Ella looked angry, she got into the car and he drove off. Ariana got to the hospital, holding a basket of fruits, as she walked cheerfully to her dad's ward. She greeted her dad, who looked frail. He responded weakly and she handed him an apple. "Here dad, I brought your favourite" She said happily. Her dad collected it and took a bite weakly. She noticed the way he closed his eyes and opened them with a groan. Something in her guts told her he didn't have many days left. She sat down beside him and wanted to read a story to her but he stoppe
It has been two days now and Ariana isn't awake, Charlotte cried each passing day and Austin had stopped talking. He went to the kitchen and saw images of Ariana when she was cooking. He left for his room his eyes drifted to the large basket of clothes and he remembered the way she held unto his shirt. He sighed angrily and went to the gymnasium. He tried lifting weights but his thoughts kept drifting to Ariana. What was wrong with him?. Why couldn't he do anything without seeing Ariana's face?. Angrily, he left the house for school. He went to Bradley's office and met him kissing Mrs Williams. "Uhh hmm" He coughed and they disengaged immediately, Mrs Williams left the office while Bradley looked embarrassed. "O... It's not what you think" Bradley stutters, buttoning his shirt. "Save your explanation. Why would you admit Dray Anderson without my permission?" Austin asked sitting on the chair. "He's my cousin and you were caught up in lots of things so I don't want to bother yo
Ariana found herself in the forest beside her parent's house. A man stood opposite her. He wasn't human, he had pointed ears, long canines and fangs. "Come with me and I'll take you to your mother" The man said and Ariana was confused. "Wh...who are you?" She questioned with fear. "I'm your mother's friend, we are both the same creatures, DEMONS" He declared with a laugh. She couldn't see his face clearly and she wondered why. "Where is my mom?" She inquired with curiosity. "Your mom is in the underground world, never to come to earth again but you have the powers to visit her and return to earth, whenever you wish" Dracula explained. "That's not true, my mom is dead and she's a human and so am I" Ariana replied with uncertainty. "You aren't human and you know it, come with me child. Your mom never had the opportunity I'm offering to you" Dracula announced, stretching his hand. "No, I'm human and Earth is where I belong" Ariana refused, shaking her head. "No, you don't belong
I got to school and as usual, everyone stared at me. "I heard she uses a Samsung galaxy" A girl muttered. "Yeah, her dresses are different now" Another said.I walked to class and everyone stared at me like they'd seen a ghost. I walked to my seat and Barbie came to seat on Dave's seat. "Finally, you're back. Did you make enough money or you would keep skipping school?" Barbie mocked. I ignored her and brought out my phone, I started playing a game and it infuriated Mia. "Look slut, when Barbie talks to you, you need to show some respect if you don't wanna experience what miserable means" Ava said holding my hair. I winced in pain. "Let go of my hair!" I yelled but she held it tighter. "Let go of her hair now" Austin, who had come to spy on Ariana said, making everyone murmur. "Austin this commoner is disrespectful" Ava said as she released my hair. I was surprised, wasn't he always taking sides with anyone that bullied me?. Austin walked away, ignoring Ava and Barbie grew f
Ariana cried out as a force raised and her full demon surfaced, her hair was red, her nose pointed, long ears and long, sharp claws. She had a wing at her back and pointed canines with long fangs. She looked at Dracula who was stunned, he wondered how she got wings and it occurred to him that her mother was half demon, half vampire and now she's half demon, half vampire and half human. She unleashed some insects on the demons which ate them up slowly. She didn't know how she got those powers or how to control them but all she felt was magic inside her and her demon doing its best to kill Dracula. Dracula became invisible and attacked her but she blocked all his attacks and was getting past his defences. He wondered if she could see him clearly as she was quick to retaliate. Dracula felt weakened when an insect bit him and he teleported to the house and Ariana followed him. He was stunned to see her, holding the monk's sword with so much power and strength coming out of her. He fil
"Let's go Ariana. We have to leave now" Lucile ordered and she gasped. "Why. I haven't had any rest, I spent the night training" She responded, taking her sword. "And you would have some rest when you see Austin's corpse?. Let's go now!" He ordered impatiently and she took his hand. They both left the cave, floating as Lucile led her to the forest. She gasped when she saw everywhere covered with smoke and heard swords clashing. "Let's go help them" She shouted, trying to go down and he held her. "I can't help you. You would go there alone, don't let your emotions get the best of you, kill Dracula at the slight opportunity you get" He advised and she nodded. "Why can't you come with me? Please i need you help, you have to come with me" She inquired with tears. "I just can't. There's a sword with Austin, take it and use it to kill Dracula. Stay low for some time and do not get yourself killed" He continued and she nodded, fighting back tears. He turned and wanted to leave but she
"I already told you not to come back" Fiona scolded, lifting her body as a figure stood in front of her. "Sorry, I couldn't stay away knowing that the Luna isn't well" Dracula replied with a wild laugh. "What do you want? Leave this place now!" Fiona ordered, moving back. "Why? Can't I come to check up on my opponent? I'm being awfully nice here and you're chasing me away, that's the problem you have, always treating the right people the wrong way" First, I want that" He answered, pointing at her neck and with his nails, he tore that bandage away and threw the stem on the group. Fiona screamed with pain as she tried to pick the stem but he stepped on her hand and she screamed. "Secondly, I'm inviting you to my humble home. It's not a palace but that's where you'll stay till I decide how useful you are" Dracula asserted. "Why? Why are you doing all these? Did Brooklyn order you to find me?" She cried out with tears and pain. "Let's go" He replied with a smile and dragged her outs
"I feel sorry for Austin" Lucile muttered, sitting beside Ariana and she stared at him with confusion. "He's gonna die yet his mate wouldn't forgive him or offer to help him" He answered and she glanced at him with shock and panic. "What!. Why ... Why would he die, can't I help him?" She fussed with alarm and Lucile laughed. "Yes, you can if you defeat Dracula and he's gonna die because he's no match for Dracula" Lucile replied with a shrug. "Let's go help him. I have you, we'll be able to fight Dracula together" She suggested, rising. "It's not as easy as you make it seem. I'm no match for Dracula and you're the only one who can beat him" Lucile announced and she ran to the cave, she took her sword and went to meet him. "Teach me. I wanna learn how to defeat Dracula. I wanna know everything that would help me defeat Dracula" She announced and he nodded, took his sword and launched it at her, she blocked it and he smiled faintly, she attacked him, swinging her sword as he also do
"Stop!" Ariana yelled and the two boys left themselves, standing up as they dusted their bodies. "Why are you here? Do you desperately want to kill me? Do you hate me that much?" She choked on a sob as tears dropped from her eyes. "Ariana I..i.." "And you, I told you never to come back. You betrayed your brother and now me. What would you gain? You couldn't resist telling him. You are both bunches of assholes. I regret ever knowing you guys". She sobbed, furiously wiping tears from her eyes. "Ariana, I came in search of my mom. She came to search for you" Austin replied. "Find me? Please don't give me crap, your nice mom would never do such. This is your excuse for finding me. I won't be surprised if tomorrow your uncle comes to kill me" Ariana lashed. Austin stares at her with different thoughts in his mind. He was happy to see her but sad that she hated him. "I'll just leave" He muttered with slumped shoulder and left. "You should also leave" She mumbled and walked away. She
"When would we attack? Since it has been the demons and they keep dying compared to the number of wolves who died?" Brooklyn requested. "Soon, I would wear everyone down and then attack when they're weak. Are you that eager to kill Austin?" Dracula retorted with a laugh. "If Austin doesn't die, Ariana would never fall in love with me. I would do anything just to make her mine" "Is she so special? I don't see any unique thing about her" Dracula suggested. "If you had a heart then you would see her uniqueness" Brooklyn eplied and walked away. The shaman opened the underground safe and Austin walked inside, accompanied by Fiona. With a spell, the sword was removed from its sheath. The shaman shook slightly when he held the sword, it was zapping the life out of him but he braced himself up. "Are you sure about this Austin? It might cost your life. This is no joke son" The shaman warned and Austin nodded his head with determination. "Take the sheath with you, don't push yourself too
Ariana woke up energetic and happy. "Good morning" She drawled and Lucile stared at her. He nodded and went out then came back a few minutes later holding two fishes in his hands. She wondered how he was killing animals so easily. "Have your meal and let's head to the field, we are running out of time" Lucile instructed impatiently and she looked at him with confusion. "You know something and you're not telling me. What's that?" Ariana accused and he smiled. "I know lots of things that I'm not telling you. I know other good demons are out there. I know what's happening to humans right now" He confessed. "Where? Is the demon also fighting?" She inquired, coming to his side. "It isn't as easy as you make it seem. Before you meet that demon, some events would take place and those events would determine whether you'll continue living on earth or the underground world" He predicted. "Events like what? Why are you talking in parables, you're making me confused" She whined. " I don't k
Austin stood in between 3 fierce-looking demon, with calculated steps he moved back and lurched at the first. Each demon attacked with only one thought on their minds, kill him. With a loud shout, he drove the sword into the demon's heart. The demon muttered a shriek as it fell to the ground, blood oozing out of its mouth. This only made the others more furious, with angry strides, their swords and daggers clashed with his. He could hear a warning from his demon. He hadn't slept for two straight days and his eyes revealed it all. Anger grew inside of him as he remembered Ariana. With furry, he used his sword to slice the demon into two halves. Fiona noticed how her son behaved, she ran to his side as he slumped to the ground. "You need some rest" She whispered as she knelt beside him. "No, I have to continue. I'm not a coward, I won't run away" He protested as he rose and killed the demon who wanted to cut off Fiona's head. "Son, get some rest. We can handle them. There's only
"Ariana ran away, she's so scared of death" Barbie announced sarcastically and they laughed. Brooklyn walked inside and Mia passed the news to him, thinking he would be happy but he pushed her aside and walked out angrily. They couldn't understand why he loved Ariana so much. He teleported to the shaman's house where he met his mom consoling Austin. She stood up defensively when she saw him. "What do you want? Are you happy now? Have you come to mock us?" She asserted with tears. "Mo..mom...i. I..." "Don't call me that, I've disowned you. You're no longer worthy of being called my child" She retorted and his heart tightened with pain. "Mom you should rest, I'll handle it" Austin patted, holding her should, she nodded and sat down. Austin threw a questioning gaze at Brooklyn who glared at him. "You couldn't protect her and now she's gone" Brooklyn accused, boiling with anger. "You couldn't accept the fact that she would never love you that's why you became a snitch" Austin retor