Stuck with my Vampire Mate

21 - Ready to go

"Guess you are having your own way with me."

He acknowledged it, sending bullets through my head. I was used to hitting Sid, Adrian, Nathan, and all, and my stupid brain forgot that it was Ryan on the receiving end.

"No, I did not mean to... Actually..."

"I like it."

The words were barely audible, but I still heard them slowly and steadily. I looked right into his eyes to see many emotions passing by. It caused my cheeks to heat up like a hot pan. Out of the blue, he chuckled. Yes, my Lords and Ladyships, Ryan, 'my mature master' mate, chuckled like a normal young man.

"What?"

I knew I sounded like a whining kid, but I didn't care any less.

"You are red as a rose, Atarah."

His voice was so relaxing, which filled me soothingly. However, I acted like it didn't affect me.

"You don't have to pretend to be a tough nut to crack. I know how much I affect you."

"How did you?"

I shut my mouth with my hands. Can he read my mind? He chuckled again. Is today his birthday? Or did someone hit him on the head? Because he was really acting weird. Still, I wish he behaved like this all the time.

Look, Atarah, you don't have to be formal in front of me or constrain yourself from getting close to me, because you are the only one who has that right to do so and also because... I love you."

One... two... three... four......... ten... fifteen... Say something, Atty. He is waiting. But I was afraid that I would confess my feelings if I opened my mouth. A thin smirk formed on his lips, as if sensing my dilemma.

"Atarah."

Thank god! Helena, 'My Savior', was here. I should probably hail her as my goddess. I immediately turned to look at my witch friend, but she was nowhere to be seen. Instead, I saw a young girl about my age. She wore black denim jeans with a brown crop top. Her hair was in a high ponytail, resembling that of Ariana Grande. She was no longer a witch but a girl who seemed to be the captain of the school's cheerleading club.

"How do I look?"

She asked me in a sassy way and spun around, showing off her attire.

"Gorgeous."

Wait, last time I checked, my voice was a female's, but now it's so... boyish? I looked to my right and found Sid dumbstruck. Oh, it was his comment. I cleared my throat so that at least he could close his gaping mouth. He got my signal and diverted his eyes from his stunning ex-girlfriend.

"I mean, I got the tickets."

Sid muttered and waved the rectangular-shaped papers awkwardly. Helena was embarrassed as well, as she looked everywhere else but him. I think it's my chance to repay her.

"Come, let's get inside."

By saying that, I grabbed her hands and headed towards the entrance, not even glancing at Ryan. He just confessed to me, and, as an inexperienced girl, my first instinct is to avoid him till my heart settles.

"Thank you so much."

Helena said, breathing heavily. She did not know we were equally indebted to each other.

"Oh, that's fine. Take it as a gratitude gift."

I winked at her, smiling. She just nodded and continued talking.

"I was suddenly out of words. It's been a long time since someone has complimented me like that."

She was looking down, avoiding eye contact with me.

"Don't worry, I know how that feels."

Honestly, I don't know anything about it. Still, that's how you console someone. I guess.

"How would you know when Ryan has not left you for another girl? How can you feel when the person you have loved so much has not abandoned you for a slut?"

Helena completed her sentence with a sad laugh. She's right. I can't even imagine how I would survive if Ryan did something like that to me. I wanted to hit Sid until he screamed, 'I am sorry'.

After five or ten minutes, Adrian came, and we were ready to board the flight. It was a huge one, with three seats on either side of the window and a group of four in the middle. I, Helena, and Adrian took the window seat, and the other two sat in the center. The two people sitting near Ryan were kids, maybe seven or eight years old. They seem to be twins.

As the flight started to take off, one of them clutched Ryan's hand and started calling for 'mummy'. We four erupted into fits of laughter at seeing his expression. I am sure this trip is going to be a long and fun one, wherever this plane is heading.

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