I've always dreamed about finding my true love but falling in love with a handsome vampire was a shocker.
He was handsome, dark and mysterious.
His eyes were always on mine, but he always acted cold towards me.
I don't know what I did to deserve such inhumane treatment from him.
But I got my answer the day I sneaked into his strange home with my little puppy Bingo.
I grasped a broken photo frame that Bingo had knocked off the table. I cleared off the broken glasses carefully.
My eyes widened in shock when I saw the photo.
It was a picture of a girl with dark brown hair and hazel eyes just like mine. The most weird part was that she looked exactly like me.
She was wearing a white sparkling wedding dress and a man with black curly hair had wrapped his arms lovingly around her.
It was Hayden.
This was a wedding photo taken 18 years ago.
Someone snatched the photo from my hands when I turned around, and I met Hayden's angry gaze.
“What are you doing here?!” He growled furiously.
“ Who is Azalea and why does she look like me?” I demanded furiously.
I swallowed hard.
Furthermore, I think I might have discovered the biggest secret ever.
HAYDEN'S POV
I was slowly dying inside miserably watching her everyday.
Seeing her face constantly brought back memories of Azalea making me realize that she was here and that she wasn't part of my life.
She was gone.
The girl next door had greatly intrigued me and I didn't know why I was so drawn to her despite the burning hatred and anger inside me.
Elizabeth looked exactly like Azalea, my late wife and Theodora's mother.
She was the definition of perfect.
I took slow breaths to try and calm myself down and lastly relax.
When I looked outside the window again she was there yet again smiling the smile that did many things to me that words can't explain.
Why did she have to be so perfect?
Why did she have to look like my Azalea?
Her brown eyes met mine and her smile slowly disappeared.
She hated me because I was a monster that had hurt her despite that she was innocent.
I had vented out all my anger and frustrations on her. I plugged my earphones and played my favorite lyrics. Maybe they would help me clear my thoughts.
Hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me
Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me
Erase me, 'rase me, wish you never dated me
Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me
I bet you don't kiss her with your eyes closed
I bet you're still walkin' on a tightrope
Miss me so much, you've been goin' psycho
You ain't gotta say it, baby, I know
It's a thin line between all this love and hate
And if you switch sides, you're gon' have to claim your place
So baby, this time you're gon' have to seal your fate
Yeah baby, this time you're gon' have to seal your fate
And tell me how you hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me
Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me
Erase me, 'rase me, wish you never dated me
Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me
Hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me
Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me
Erase me, 'rase me, wish you never dated me
Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me
Hate me, hate me, tell me how you hate me
Tell me how I'm trash and you could easily replace me
Tell me that I'm strung out, wasted on the daily
Prolly 'cause there's no one around me numbin' all my pain
Prolly 'cause there's no umbrella to shield me from all the rain
Probably because you're the one playin' the mind games
You hate me because I don't let you play no mind games
They give me migraines and damage my brain
Date me, break me, easily replace me
Hopefully you see it clear, hopefully it's HD
Bet you wonder why the last few months I've been spacey
In your head, I sing
And tell me how you hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me
Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me
Erase me, 'rase me, wish you never dated me
Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me
Hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me
Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me
Erase me, 'rase me, wish you never dated me
Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me
It's a thin line between all this love and hate (Okay)
And if you switch sides, you're gon' have to claim your place (Okay)
So baby, this time you're gon' have to seal your fate (Okay)
Yeah baby, this time you're gon' have to seal your fate
And tell me how you hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me
Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me
Erase me, 'rase me, wish you never dated me
Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me
Tell me how you hate me, hate me, still tryna replace me
Chase me, chase me, tell me how you hate me
Erase me, 'rase me, wish you never dated me
Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me
Tell me how you hate me
Lies, tell me lies, tell me how you hate me
Tell me how you hate me
Lies, tell me lies, baby, tell me how you hate me
The word "sorry" would ever leave my lips despite my arrogance and ego. I would never apologize to her.
It was better that we didn't cross paths and that we never talked to each other.
For a while we just stared at each other I blinked twice and she frowned at me.
"Go home Elizabeth."
Her lips twitched with her anger and her mouth turned into a thin line.
"No. I am definitely not going home and you won't dare boss me around Hayden" she fired back fiercely.
I shut down my mind and her thoughts got blocked. The last thing I wanted to do was start a fight that won't end well especially for the both of us.
I closed the curtains and went back to my bedroom. Luckily Theodora was asleep in her room.
I sighed deeply and opened the door.
I slumped on the bed gazing up at the ceiling.
What if mother was right.
What if it was possible to find love again? The mere thought of having someone replace Azalea shattered me and ignited a fire that I've tried to extinguish for years,but surprisingly it always burned and it burned me in the process as well.
The feeling didn't settle well with me.
Even though I'm not supposed to feel anything it always left a bitter taste in my mouth.
No.
I couldn't replace Azalea in just a blink of an eye.
She was my beginning and ending.
She meant everything to me.
And I still miss her.
I loved her first,but now I'm broken and I can't fix this.
My broken self.
"Sometimes forever, doesn't necessarily mean forever."
Those promises still haunted me like dark rain clouds hovering over me.
I lost her.
ELIZABETH'S POV
I still didn't get what I did wrong to Hayden. Yet my stupid boyish crush wouldn't go away sometimes I wondered maybe it was more than a crush.
Maybe I loved him.
Love.
Nah. I couldn't possibly love him after all he has done to me.
I hated him even if he made me ache in places that I never knew.
Being attracted to him was a dangerous and reckless decision. It was too risky playing his mind games was fun and intriguing,but it was dangerously hot just like a flame.
I would only get burned in the end.
It wasn't worth it.
He means nothing to me and I resent him with every fiber inside me.
Yes.
A pleased grin curved my lips.
It was settled.
No more mind games especially with Hayden.
What could possibly go wrong?
Nothing.
But why I'm I so freaking nervous all of a sudden?
TWO HEARTS ONE IMMORTAL.
HOW IT ACTUALLY BEGAN.
"Doctor is my daughter going to be fine?" Verona sobbed miserably. But the doctor shook his head negatively.
"Madam she's in a bad condition I can't say anything right now."
The nurses wheeled Elizabeth Jones into the operation theatre. Verona kept pacing around the hospital halls anxiously.
FLASHBACK
Elizabeth was only 18 years old. She had brown hair and hazel eyes. She was a very slender girl. She was studying at Winston Academy rewriting her Biology paper since she hadn't gotten very good grades.
ELIZABETH
"Selena just texted me the address of the boutique. I'll be there in exactly thirty minutes," I said quietly while smiling.
" Fine" Lena muttered at the other end.
My two best friends Selena and Lena were twins.
I smirked and hung up with a small sigh placing my phone back in the console.
Traffic lights were approaching and I stepped on the brakes,but the car didn't stop or slow down.
My heart pounded my chest.
I was heading the wrong lane.
I screamed in fear as my car collided with another vehicle which was blue in color.
I blacked out when I felt glass shattering and my body laying on the concrete pavement.
Before my eyes closed I caught a glimpse of charcoal gray eyes.
He was trying to reach me.
"A-Azalea..."
ELIZABETH'S POVMy eyes fluttered closed as the darkness engulfed me in a world beyond my understanding and control.I could feel myself sink deeper into the world that existed on the other side.Was this how death felt like?Peaceful.If dying was like this I didn't want to leave this place at all. My thoughts wandered to the guy who was next to me.He called me Azalea.I've never heard of that name before but yet I felt a deeper connection to him.It felt like I had known him for years.But I just couldn't wrap my finger around it.What was going on?When I tried to walk further I suddenly became stuck. A redline was only a few inches from me.I couldn't cross it.But the strange guy was in the middle. Half
FOUR YEARS LATER.ELIZABETH'S POVThe music lyrics pounded in my eyes very loudly as I danced to the song.Now I lay me down to sleepI pray the Lord my soul to keepIf I shall die before I 'wakeI pray the Lord my soul to takeI, I keep a record of the wreckage of my lifeI gotta recognize the weapon in my mindThey talk shit, but I love it every timeAnd I realizeI've tasted blood and it is sweetI've had the rug pulled beneath my feetI've trusted lies and trusted menBroke down and put myself back together againStared in the mirror and punched it to shattersCollected the pieces and picked out a daggerI've pinched my skin in between my two fingersAnd wished I could cut some parts off with some scissors"Come on, little lady, give us a smile"
ELIZABETH'S POVI sat on the sofa in the living room feeling dazed and confused. I couldn't understand why I was reacting like this especially to a guy I barely know.I brushed the unfamiliar feeling away and shrugged carelessly.Maybe I'm just overreacting.A text chimed on my phone.It was a text from Dylan, my childhood best friend. People thought that we were a couple because we were really close.Plus we've been inseparable since kindergarten and we currently go to the same college."The gang is at the club, come join us.I smiled." Okay."I replied.I quickly went to my room to change my clothes and wear something sexy after all it was going to be a weekend of fun.I fed Bingo and grabbed my car keys and rushed out of the house.I couldn't wait.&nbs
HAYDEN'S POVI've grown so lonely and depressed ever since she left my late wife Azalea left this cruel world. She was my everything and my first love. She was the reason I felt excited when I opened my eyes though I never actually slept. But my life was filled with darkness. It was slowly consuming me little by little each day.Her memories always led me to the first day I met her. We met for the first time. It feels just like yesterday.I thought to myself as I rubbed my chiseled chin and gulped down the bottle of whisky.My Azalea.AUTHORS POVAzalea Montana was a young lady with brown eyes and long brown hair. Today was going to be her third day of college and it was on a rainy day as she grasped her pink umbrella tightly.Someone bumped into her and the umbrella got knocked out of her hands she was about to fall but strong firm
Not everything our loved ones tell us is true. Sometimes they have shitty secrets from the past and try by all means to keep that secret but sooner or later it will be exposed.VERONA'S POV (ELIZABETH'S MOM)FLASH BACKI left Elizabeth eating her breakfast when I arrived at my room. I closed the door behind me.My phone rang and stared at the caller ID anxiously. I took a deep breath and answered the phone call."I've been trying your number all day" the other person on the other end scolded.And I sighed deeply." Anyway forget maybe you don't care about Leah."I shook my head negatively." I care about my daughter, how is she doing?" I asked curiously."I know it's been years and she belongs to another family. She'll never acknowledge me as her mother. Bu
ELIZABETH'S POVMy hand twitched painfully when it connects with his cheek.Ouch.I winced and stormed away his face was hard as a freaking rock. I met Selena in the hallway when she saw she let out a small shocking gasp."OMG Elizabeth what happened?"I sighed deeply.And she followed me to the bathroom.
HAYDEN'S POVIt's been a week now every time I ask Crystal about what she planned she didn't want to tell me. If it's this much time I'm sure it must be something awful. I had nothing against Elizabeth and I didn't want to hurt her physically.I just wanted to make her life at school a bit unbearable and if Crystal was going to cross that line I don't think I want to be part of this plan at all.I had a bad feeling about this. I could definitely feel it in my gut and I couldn't ignore it any longer.ELIZABETH'S POVI was surprised that Hayden hadn't bugged me ever since Dylan explained to me that he had a nice talk with him.Instead of being happy I had a bad feeling that kept nagging me not to go home or leave the school premises alone.I went to the library to clear my head a bit, humming to myself quietly.The librarian gave me a cold
HAYDEN'S POVFive hours later the doctor had informed that Elizabeth was fully awake but in bad shape.I ignored his warning and barged in like a wild animal.I spotted Elizabeth sitting on the bed she had curled into a ball. Her head buried in her lap she was sobbing uncontrollably.Guilt sliced through me like a sharp knife.I needed to make sure that she was okay.I reached out to touch her.Once my hand made contact with her skin her head immediately jerked up in alertness."Don't touch me!" She screamed.Her lips were trembling.It was all fault."Please don't hurt me..."I backed away as guilt consumed me whole. I recalled Crystal's words."I'll teach her a lesson, leave the planning to me."When Elizabeth started having a panic attack three n
Azalea pulls the chain hard causing Elizabeth to start choking and gasping for air. Elizabeth was losing breath Azalea knew it and pulled the chain harder.It was going to be a slow painful death for Elizabeth."I'm going to enjoy watching you die right here Elizabeth" Azalea muttered acidly."Hayden..." Elizabeth whispers softly just as she was about to lose hope. Her eyes turned red and a bright light started to shine brightly around her and the chain got instantly broken.Elizabeth grabbed Azalea by the neck and tossed her to a building. Due to the impact the building collapsed immediatelyHer eyes returned back to normal and Elizabeth gasped in shock."Oh my gosh I just threw Azalea into a building like a bag of potatoes!"Jason and Hayden were also in a heated fight. Hayden sent Jason flying and crushed on a fruit stand he landed with a big thud only dust could
THEODORA POVThe next day I decided to go back home and I made my decision. I was going to leave this town and go live with my Aunt Sage in Paris. I didn't want to remember Austin or the fake memories we created together. I just wanted to bury them far away and forget everything about us.And when I went home I was welcomed by my mother. I was so happy to see her. I guess our efforts kinda paid off. It reminded me of Austin because he was the one who helped me."I'm glad you're here mom and I've missed you so much..."She gave me a small smile.And sat beside me on the bed."What's wrong Theodora?" She asked in a worried tone.I sighed deeply." I don't really want to talk about it."She smiled at me." It's a boy right? She asked curiously.
THEODORA POVI went to the gas station. Once I arrived there I immediately rushed to the bathroom and broke down crying.Austin was fake and I regret trusting him in the same place I wish I never fell for him. I wish I kept rejecting him no matter how many times he begged me to give him a chance. I curled my body into a ball and wiped my tears away. Crying wasn't going to solve anything but the pain didn't go away either it kept slicing through me like a knife I just wanted to disappear. I couldn't go back to school after everything that happened. Stacy took a video of me and Austin well I guess it was all planned and I stupidly fell for their tricks.Gosh I feel is freaking stupid and angry with myself. I should have known that this was too good to be true.My phone started vibrating and I took it out of my backpack when I checked the caller ID it was Austin.His name just made me feel more angry and irritated. I should
ELIZABETH POVAzalea was immediately consumed withpure fear and honestly it was a site to behold I enjoyed every second of it.I can't believe that I'm related to this cruel woman instead of making amends for the wrong she did in the past she's here stabbing me in the back.Her eyes were wide with shock. And to think I was so eager to have a sister and she turned out to be the devil herself.No I wasn't the same Elizabeth anymore and I was done being gullible like some weakling. I've had enough of Azalea's tricks and nonsense.THEODORA POVStacy and her friends had totally surrounded me blocking my way and honestly I wasn't even in the mood to cause a scene. Everyone saw us and started taking out their phones recording what was about to unfold and the last thing I wanted was getting in trouble at school
THEODORA POVI was happy that Austin agreed to help me even if my ideas were a bit crazy like kidnapping my own mother. The mere thought just made me smile.I liked Austin but I just didn't want to get my hopes up. The last thing I need is a heart break.During lunch Austin walked. He was always the center of attention besides he was a senior in the eleventh garde while I was in the ninth grade.So you now get the picture why I don't want Austin and I be a couple or thing.Our relationship is more like an imperfect fraction.Our eyes locked this time he didn't smile. He sat beside Stacy and she pecked him on the cheek.I couldn't believe what I was seeing in Austin . The Austin that was begging me for a chance was now with the prettiest snobbish girl at school, Stacy.I guess I was right about him all along Austin was nothing but a player and he'll always still be a player.I left my lunch uneaten
Everdeen shrugged and forgot about the weird feeling she had after she left her boss's office. It was going to be nothing but a friendly lunch besides it was for work purposes. She couldn't believe that she was getting her promotion on her first day of work. She had to thank her best friend who helped her get this job.When she told her best friend she was shocked her boss never behaved in such a manner and he hated it when his employees came late to work.Deep down she kinda felt jealous of Everdeen because she was winning the boss's heart.I mean who wouldn't like her.Everdeen was pretty,smart,funny,she had a body to die for.She was probably sounding crazy now.She had to get a grip and stop being a jealous best friend. Besides, Everdeen has been through a lot and she deserved to be happy.DYLAN POVI can't believe that after all these years I'm finally seeing El
Everdeen had worked very hard at college and eventually graduated with very good marks. Her mother Miranda was very proud of her and very soon she was going to the city to find a suitable job.Ever since the accident happened the villagers started to treat Everdeen differently and this made her wonder what was going on. When she asked her mother Miranda about it she simply told her that it was nothing but gossip.Even if it was gossip this never really put Everdeen at ease because all the other girls would refuse to talk to her or be friends with her.She was always alone.This made her feel like she was an outcast and it made her think that something was definitely wrong.It was clear that her mother Miranda was hiding something from her so she could feel it.HAYDEN POVThe pain still felt raw and the memories never really left my mind. I still miss her more than ever.
FLASHBACKElizabeth's body had disappeared. The divers had searched for her body everywhere but they couldn't retrieve the body. She was later declared dead because they didn't find her body but only found her pendent which was given to her by her mother Verona.VERONA POVMy life became completely dark as I lived in total darkness. I was shattered because I had lost my daughter my only source of joy. Staying in this house brought back memories that made my heart ache with so much pain.I kept looking at Elizabeth's childhood photos. A tear rolled down her cheek fell onto one of the photos.I tossed the photos away in anger.I couldn't stay in this anymore. I needed to get out of here. It felt like the room was getting smaller everyday everything was shrinking and I couldn't breathe I felt suffocated and stuffy inside.s"Verona you can't continue leaving this way El
Azalea kept gasping for breath. She was failing to breathe properly.Hayden let go of her and she slumped to the floor coughing.She glared at Hayden furiously and got up."I can't believe that you'd kill me or because of that useless girl. I should have killed her when I had the chance" Azalea said acidly.Upon hearing this Hayden lost it and slapped Azalea hard across the face.He was shaking with rage.Azalea gasped in shock."You slapped me?" Azalea muttered in disbelief.Before Hayden could respond Jason appeared out of nowhere with Theodora. He held a knife against her throat."Enough!" Jason yelled.When Hayden turned around he was shocked his daughter was pale and scared. Moreover Jason was holding a knife against her throat.Hayden was terrified.Jason laughed and smirked.Hayden backed away slowly."That