Change Me

Change Me -3-

             Chapter 3:

                Tall. Broad. Handsome.

                Words that describe the handsome man in front of me. He was wearing a brown tunic and a black pant suit. His hair was a bit on the black and brown side. Now his eyes, were the most beautiful sea blue green. There were hints of sparks underneath his eyes and made his eyes shine more.

                “I see you ladies have acquainted with each other. My lady, I assume you are well.” His dark, velvet voice lingered through my ears.

                I must have had my mouth slightly ajar because Annabel was giggling and responded back to her brother.

                “My brother dear, you shan’t ever assume things you do not know.” She pretended to scold him with a stern voice.

                He smiled and shook his head, making me more entranced by his charming looks. He said, “Oh yes I am terribly sorry. Annabel, I heard from a little someone downstairs that this charming man was waiting downstairs for you?” He smiled watching the reaction on Annabel.

Soon Annabel left the room in a quick rush. He chuckled and shook her head watching Annabel run out.

                “Hello My Lady, Shall I get the honor of acquiring your name?” He asked politely turning to me.

                I blushed at his gentlemanliness. The man was obviously nice and knew how to talk to a lady. No doubt he was already married. “Oh yes of course. My name is Starling Lovet. May I know your name now?” I asked him eying him carefully.

                He chuckled and moved closer to me. He sat down on the edge of my bed and took my hand in his. Before kissing it, he was rubbing circles on the back of my palm with his thumb. It was quite soothing really. Never had I ever felt so… relaxed. I looked into his blue-green eyes and was sucked into the deep sea myself.

                “Well my Lady, my name is Fabien de Vaux.  If you have not found out yet, I was the one who found you. You were lying outside the porch. I am not sure what my sister has told you.” He said to me carefully as if I had not known I was found outside.

                “I am aware of how I was found. I must deeply thank you and appreciate what effort you have done to save me.” I blushed after that comment I made.

                He smiled and kept rubbing circles around the back of my palm. I was probably close to sleeping if he kept doing that. “Yes, well no need to thank me. But I do realize that, I could not help overhearing a small particular confession. Is it true?” He asked raising an eyebrow.

                My blood ran cold.

                What did he know? He could not have heard it, right?

                “What- what do yo-you mean?” I stuttered, trying to not make myself seem nervous.

                “I am terribly sorry. I was talking about a secret you spill to my sister a while ago. I understand if you will not confess right now, and I know you probably did not intend on telling anyone in this household. But you must understand, I want to help you. You do not deserve a life like this.” He said with a splash of concern at the every area of his face.

                I was actually hesitating on whether it was a good idea to tell him. I understand if he was trying to help me, but help me from being a succubus? It was the only life I ever knew.

                “I see. You found out. It is alright. Just say it out loud now then. A succubus. You cannot help me; it is the only life I have ever known, so I cannot leave it.” I told him sternly.

                This was for his own good. If he ever upset mother Lilith, I do not think he would live through it.

                “I cannot help? Fine. I will accept your decision and will still treat you like a guest. May I escort you for supper?” He asked finally putting his smile back on the nice, beautiful face again.

                “Supper!? My, is it already late?” I asked, clearly looking around for the window to see what time it was.

                He chuckled back at me. He gently took his hand out and stood up. Staring back at him admiring him, he then opened a palm towards me. I grinned and took it. Suddenly I remembered the beautiful bliaud houppelande!

                “Err… Sir de Vaux, Will you please wait outside for a moment? I need to dress for supper.” I said, blushing crimson red. I could not believe I forgot the dress. I would have gone out, half-dressed!

                He noticed and looked up and down at my figure, making me blush more. I held my breath till finally he smiled and nodded. He bowed slightly and left the room.

                I walked to the bed and collected the dress. It was absolutely my favored dress yet. I had yet to try it on though. I took the dress and quickly slid my nightgown on and slipped the bliaud.

                I was finished and looked at the mirror. It looked adoringly on me. The bodice wrapped my curves and my whole dress was well fit and not loose in any way.

                I heard a knock and the door opened.

                “Shall we?” That sweet, velvet voice rang through my ears.

                I smiled and turned towards him and nodded.