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Doomed Love?
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Chapter fifteen
He's back?
Brooke still couldn't believe it; Godric had finally stopped pushing her away. Part of her was waiting to wake up and to find out that all of it was just a dream. It was almost too good to be true.
It happened and it wasn't a dream. Brooke told herself as she sat behind the desk at hotel reception. It was just before lunch and most of the vampires were sleeping which meant the only thing keeping Brooke busy was answering the phone and making reservations.
"Hey chicha do you mind if I hang out?" Iris's voice snapped Brooke from her day dream which of course featured Godric.
"Sure, work is dead at the moment anyway take a seat," Brooke replied as she pulled out the chair which was sitting behind the second computer by Brooke's side.
Brooke left Godric's and went straight to work meaning she didn't get to fill Iris in on her amazing night that consisted of kisses and cuddles before Godric had to return to the party, and his throne.
"I have some news." Brooke and Iris said at the exact same time.
"You first," they both replied at the same time . . . Again.
"Okay this is getting ridiculous," Iris laughed and Brooke couldn't help but join in.
"You first," Brooke insisted. She could tell by the sparkle in Iris's eyes that the news was huge; life changing even and Brooke started to speculate she couldn't help it.
Is she pregnant? Is she dying of cancer or something? Did she win the lottery? Is she going overseas? Brooke wondered hoping for good news. Brooke couldn't imagine her life without Iris.
"No you first," Iris demanded as the smile spread across her face even her skin was glowing.
She has to be pregnant! Brooke decided.
"No I insist you look like you are about to burst; literally," Brooke chuckled. Iris was practically jumping up and down in her seat, full of excitement.
"Okay well since you insist," Iris smirked and showed off her left hand by waving it in Brooke's face.
"Oh my god is that an engagement ring?" Brooke asked as she grabbed hold of Iris's hand and stared at the diamond which was sitting on Iris's ring finger. It was the perfect size; not to small but not so large that it smacked you in the face in an attempt to demand your attention.
"Ryan proposed last night," Iris squealed although Brooke's body and face were frozen in shock. Proposed? But it's only been a few weeks that's way too soon right? Or maybe it's true love maybe it really does exist and not just in fantasies, movies and books; Godric's proof of that.
"Brooke?" Iris asked as her smile started to fade. Iris was expecting Brooke to be happy for her not gawking in shock.
"I'm sorry that's really great, really great," Brooke smiled and wrapped her arms around Iris hoping it would show her support. All Brooke wanted for Iris was a happy fulfilled life.
"Really?" Iris asked not 100% convinced Brooke was actually happy about the engagement.
"Yes I just wasn't expecting it for another few months at least that's all but I'm so happy for you." Brooke replied as she pulled away from the hug. Her face wasn't frozen in shock anymore and an excited smile had surfaced on her lips.
Brooke was more than happy for Iris. Brooke's life was finally starting to turn around and now her best friend was engaged to be married.
"Okay well what is your news?" Iris asked unable to stop her smile from spreading from ear to ear.
"I spent the night at Godric's," Brooke watched as Iris's eyes grew wide and she knew exactly what Iris was thinking. "We didn't have sex we just hung out and made out a little before he went back to his nest party thing."
Iris couldn't help but feel a little disappointed; she was expecting more than just making out.
"I was lucky Godric agreed to stop fighting himself," Brooke reminded Iris and acknowledgment shined in Iris's eyes. Iris had forgotten that Godric was playing hard to get; well more like impossible to get.
"Oh right well then that's great news so are you two dating?"
Dating? I could call it that couldn't I? Godric did agree to try but did he mean he would try dating me or that he would try to stop pushing me away? Brooke wondered.
"I guess I think so," Brooke replied unaware of the approaching customer just a few feet away.
"I'll let you get back to it we have to celebrate the good news," Iris grinned before she left Brooke with a kiss on the cheek and practically pranced around the desk and out of the hotel.
As soon as Brooke focussed on the man her heart started to practically beat out of her chest. Her mouth instantly became dry and the panic and fear started to consume her.
The man looked exactly like Zander; he was even wearing the same outfit that Zander wore the night he attacked Brooke. He stood in front of the desk in his dark wash jeans and white V-neck singlet. He even had the same dark curly hair and dark eyes.
No it can't be Zander; Godric said he had dealt with him it must be my imagination. Oh god I can't breathe. This can't be happening. Brooke forced herself to breathe and focus as she closed her eyes.
After a deep breath Brooke opened her eyes and a sigh of relief followed. It wasn't Zander standing before her. It was a different man in a flashy suite; the only similarity he had to Zander was the dark curly hair.
I must be losing my mind. Brooke worried.
"Hi sir how may I help you?" Brooke asked. Her body was still on high alert as if waiting for Zander to suddenly appear for real. Calm down Brooke! She ordered herself; her heart was still racing as was her pulse.
"Hi I just need to make a reservation for my client," he replied.
As soon as Brooke's shift ended at 4pm she headed straight to Godric's. She couldn't get rid of the panic which was leaving her on edge; she jumped at every noise and constantly felt like she was under threat.
Brooke needed to see Godric; she knew he would be sleeping but just laying by his side was going to be enough to settle her frantic nerves.
"Hey," Brooke whispered as she slid under the covers in Godric's bed.
"What happened? I felt your panic and your fear," Godric asked immediately. He had felt Brooke's panic. He even called the hotel and asked if Brooke was okay. Carlos promised she was safe and behind the reception desk and promised to look over Brooke until the sun set; until Godric could be by Brooke's side again. Godric almost ran out in the sun but knew he wouldn't make it far before he became engulfed in fire.
"Nothing I'm fine now you can go back to sleep I don't want you to get the bleeds," Brooke replied as she snuggled into Godric pulling herself as close to Godric's body as possible.
"That was not fine Brooke tell me what happened?" Godric asked as he tried his hardest not to look affected by Brooke. Their bodies were touching which meant Brooke could read his thoughts and feel his emotions if she choose to do so. In that moment Brooke's scent was driving him crazy; including his thirst. He hadn't craved human blood in a long time apart from now. There were no words to describe how amazing Brooke smelt.
"I'm sorry; do you want me to go?" Brooke asked. She could feel the hunger Godric was experiencing and felt guilty although she was hoping Godric would say no. She didn't want to leave at least not yet.
Even though Godric was very cold it didn't affect Brooke; she ran extra hot and being next to Godric was a relief. Godric evened out her body temperature plus the blankets helped.
"No I want you to stay; I'll be fine once I'm awake," Godric smiled and wrapped an arm around Brooke. She had resisted the temptation of using her abilities on Godric, but she just wanted a small sneak peak; wanted to make sure Godric really was okay with her being there.
Brooke felt the warmth Godric was holding for her almost immediately. He was happy Brooke was there but part of him still felt guilty about giving into his desires and giving into Brooke. He still felt that he didn't deserve happiness and that thought alone made Brooke want to cry although she fought against it and broke the mental connection as Godric started to drift back to sleep.
All she wanted was to be happy with Godric; she knew he would stop feeling guilty with time. Brooke was going to make sure of it; she was going to prove to Godric that he deserved a happy and fulfilled life- with her.
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