09 - Sweet Revenge

Maya

I stared, gulped, my heart skipped in a different pace. A cold chill traveled through my vein and I could feel butterflies swooning through my belly.

“I just want my parents, Javier. I do not want to be confused by certain emotions.” I gritted those words, wriggling out of his arms.

On entering, I shut the closet’s door at him, hoping he gave up. The room was dark, yet my sight made me able to figure out what to wear.

“Your transformation process is the next after bloodlust you felt. Even if I let you go, you would be a danger to humans, wherever your destination might be.” Javier murmured from outside.

“Humans.Don’t.Take.Vampires.In.”

After he added those words, I heard the room door slamming shut.

My hands stopped moving, and I exhaled at his words. What transformation process? What was it like for newborn vampires?

…

I woke up the next morning, sweating profusely. The night before had been so restless. I couldn’t sleep well. Every part of my body ached for something…

“Aish,” I snorted, hands on my forehead the moment I was fully awake.

A knock came through the door. Delilah entered. She wore a denim trousers and black turtle neck shirt, with a short hand blazer supported her outfit.

“Is all okay?”

“I’m feverish…” I slurred.

Delilah asked me. “Oh no…your second transformation phase is turning up.” she muttered.

Reaching for a nearby drawer, she injected something in my body. According to her, that will last for a while. It was not until after I felt better, did she call out to someone. “You can come in now!”

Some set of ladies, who seemed like maids turned up. They were clothed in black and white uniforms; their hair was unified in a neat bun. Could tell they were also vampires, from the way they smelled.

“These maids were carefully chosen by me, Maya. They would assist you in anything you need from today.” she stated. I stood up, wriggling my brows.

“Why? I’m totally fine myself--”

“It’s culture. The princess can’t be left alone to deal with her needs herself.” Delilah insisted. “Being Javier’s wife means you’re close to being the Queen.”

I sighed. There were about 8 maids in the room. One at the front stood out from her outfit, a lilac gown with court shoes. Delilah gave her a sign and she stepped forward.

“I ordered for a fashion designer to take care of your outfit. The upcoming banquet is a way for you to socialize and get power.”

“For your presence to be known, you have to stand out in every way.” Delilah added.

“Introduce yourself and begin…” she told the designer.

“I’m Raven, my Princess. My works are gold and I assure you the best dress on the planet.”

I smiled at her words, shaking her hands. “It’s nice meeting you, Raven.”

I wanted to go away from this unfamiliar place. It seemed like I was trapped until I mastered my abilities.

“Make Maya, diamond works and not just gold.” Delilah stated. “For the soon-to-be Queen, she should her look like an ever-glowing diamond. She should be irresistible,”

“Yes, my princess.”

They commenced immediately. I was led to have my bath. I tightened my hands around my bath robe, feeling creeped out about 8 ladies watching me bath. At the entrance of the bathroom, I completely shooed them away, slamming the door shut.

“Whoops, finally…”

I widened my eyes, thinking out loud. I unrobed myself entering the bath they prepared for me. The water was filled with amazing scents of papaya and petals. I dipped a foot inside, only to find out it was below 10˚C.

“So cold!” I shrieked.

Was this a vampire thing or what? I didn’t even shudder, or clench my teeth, instead, this cold water felt comfortable to the core. It frightened me as I took my bath.

…

“What are your favourite colors?”

The sooner I was asked that, my mind practically wandered off. This was happening because I was Javier’s bride. He decided to bite me because of my requests to save my parents… and somehow, I met myself here.

“Hey, princess. Pr-incesss…” I snapped out of my daze at her call.

“Um…pink, yellow, white…anything shiny,” I replied Raven, the Designer. I didn’t work well with dull colors. Bright colors made me happier.

“Noted, my princess.” she said.

Raven stepped forward, measuring me with a tape rule.

“We are changing her entire wardrobe to what a Queen’s should be like.” Delilah stated. I pulled her to a corner the minute she breathed it out.

“Err… aren’t we taking it too far?”

“We aren’t. You’ve not even started yet. Katherine is going to pay for what she did. Her and her entire family, for underestimating your abilities,” Delilah replied, with a snarl. Her fangs highlighted at me…

I realized my best friend was angry on my behalf, so I didn’t bother pressing it. Just went in tune with what was happening.

The sooner they left, I realized I had never step out to see the main palace since I arrived here. One or two things blocked it anytime I wanted to.

I wore black slim fit trousers, with an oversized black checkered shirt. There were stripes on it and my hair was packed in a tight ponytail. The entire thing sashayed down and I applied some powder and colored gloss to my lips.

Didn’t want to look like a ghost…

“My princess.” One of the maids called out.

It seemed they were at the entrance, waiting for me. My chin was up as I spoke, “I’m going to see my husband,”

I said, in a fake warm tone. “You do not have to follow me there.”

“Of course, my princess.” she replied, smiling with the others. “Newly weds should have all the time to themselves.”

I pressed my lips, chuckling a bit, before walking hurriedly outside. I had no idea of where Javier’s room was. It was all a lie to go out. I wanted to explore the palace of vampires today.

If I wasn’t turned… I’d definitely be inside that room throughout my stay here.

“Wow, so pretty.” I gasped, sizing up the entire palace. It was so big and magnificent. With lights everywhere. The windows were closed shut, which was definitely because of sunlight. There was a bit of mist in the air, from the AC turned at maximum temperature.

It felt weirdly comfortable.

“Are you lost, dear?” someone sneaked behind me saying. The hairs on the back of my neckline stood instantly.

I gulped, moving to see who it was. It was a man, who looked like Javier. He was very much older too.