I'm praying with all my soul for my last paper to be easy... Worse thing its History and I haven't had enough time to cover up for it.. Today is my last paper and then I'm totally free.. Well for few days only.. But still Freedom is freedom.. After giving many days of tireless study and work I cannot wait to enjoy my time.. I give one glance to Ivan sitting at my right after a bench.. and another to Peter sitting at the very last row... The door opened again and here came Professor Jones.. I don't know whether if that's a relieve or not.. I didn't get any chance to have any conversation with him.. Or even to get many glimpse of him.. He came in, we were all positioned so he started distributing the sheet.. As I looked at that question sheet... Well it wasn't very easy but I still could make some answers.. Looking at other student reactions I'm sure I can do better than them.. I started filling my sheet.. Good thing is that I give the best in every subject.. I also took one last glimpse of Ivan's face curious to know his reaction, he is rather working really hard on that one and why not History is his favorite subject..
(Focused on his paper.. You should do the same you idiot..)
I released a sigh of relive as I gave my paper sheet to Professor, he gave me a kind smile and I returned it with a wide one unable to maintain my emotions anymore..
Outside the hall the students we're showing their happiness on their holidays... we can't believe our first semester has completed... I was sitting with Sarah and Ivan and few of Sarah's friends.. Our conversation was smoothly going from exams to our outings..
Sarah: "I have a perfect place to celebrate... Why don't we go for club for some dancing?"
Me: "Sarahh... I have just given my last paper, believe me I have no energy left for dancing..."
Emma: "Oh come on.. We have a whole afternoon for ourselves; you can rest in the meantime?"
The truth is that I wanted this outing plan any other day... I wanted to spend my evening with Drogo but I can't say no to them as well... Due to same subjects I have a kind of alliance with each student here... Well they call each other friends but to think of it the only thing that had matter us the past few weeks is our common subjects and nothing..
I sighed and shrugged my shoulders waiting for other response.
Emily: "Well then club opens at 9... I'm definitely coming."
I looked at Ivan secretly hoping he would also deny the offer, but on the contrary...
Ivan: "You should come for it... I'll make sure you'll have fun."
He tried to persuade me in a flirty way... I was confounded that he didn't take my side... I can't help but think about it.. He always goes for my opinion especially when it comes to plans.. On the other side I could clearly annoyance on Emma's face... I know she doesn't like me and with the fact that she always flirt with Ivan and we're friends I can totally get that one, good thing is that she hasn't shown any act of bitterness on my face and I also ignore her and we won't see each other much after our exams are over... So there's no point taking a grudge against her..
Emily: "So what are your plans for holidays then?"
Emma: "Oh well I'd rather learn something new about History."
Me: "Something new about History? Are you gonna make some by yourself?"
We all burst out laughing making Emma a bit uncomfortable...
Mark: "Isn't history your favorite too... Ehh Ivan?"
Ivan looked at him as if he didn't give it a thought.
Mark: "Or maybe you could join Emma for that one."
Now we all are facing Ivan waiting for his reply.
(Now could be the moment of truth.)
Ivan: "After today paper? I will not touch any book till next exams."
Me: "Oh you Liar! You always say that and I've seen how you fill your paper sheet."
Ivan: "I can't help it if lucks on my side."
I shook my head feeling a bit offended by Ivan's habit of hiding his progress... I turned my face and saw Mark looking at me but then he returns his attention at others. After deciding our outing one by one every student left Canteen leaving Me, Sarah and Ivan...
Sarah: "So Hope! What are your plans for Afternoon?"
Me: "Uhm I'm going at manor now."
Ivan: "Sarah and I are going at my place. Won't you join us?"
Sarah: "Yeah we'll catch up for our last month.. Gawd it was totally boring.. For some time I even thought that I've turned into a complete Nerd."
Ivan: "I could already saw Sarah with large glasses and oily hair."
Ivan sneered and I laughed at his remark followed by a frown of Sarah.
Sarah: "Oh come on.. We all were behaving like that.. You at least got to see me.. But Hope you were like disappeared from our sight."
I blushed and chuckled at her words.
Me: "Well you know with my job at manor and some magic to practice I hardly gave any time to study."
We all sighed and remain silent for some time until one of Ivan friend called him out.
Ivan: "Ok I gotta go now. Enjoy yourselves ladies."
He winked at us and left with his friend.
I glanced at the Canteen again but couldn't find Peter or Drogo..
Sarah: "What are you searching?"
She asked me in a concern tone but she immediately adopted a teasing one.
Sarah: "Or I should rather ask whom are you searching for?"
Me: "Uhh.."
I couldn't help but blush at his name... Sarah raised her eyebrows and I lowered my head.
Sarah: "Hope stop behaving like that... For god's sake that Vampire has totally mesmerized you."
Me: "You started it! And it's not my fault I kind of miss him."
Sarah: "Oh so now I get why you weren't interested in our outing... Looks like someone's gonna lose it today."
She had raised her mocking tune a bit, but high enough to make me panic. I grab her hand and hold it tight to shut her up and then look here and there to see if anyone heard it followed by her chuckling. I glare at her and she laughed all the more..
Me: "Sarah Osborne, wait for the day you fall in love... Believe me and do believe it I will make sure I make it even with you."
Sarah: "Uh..."
Her sudden change in attitude made me doubt at her.
Me: "What? Are you hiding something from me?"
I hastily confronted her with my eagerness.
Sarah: "No, not at all..."
She replied me offended a bit.
Me: "Sarah... I told you everything about mine one.. If there's someone you better tell me."
Sarah: "Well.. Of course you'll be the first to you."
I scowled a bit offended that she may be hiding something but I immediately dismissed that feeling because I plan to enjoy this day and after all she may need her time.
From the corner I saw Samantha coming with her followers..
(Oh no not again please!)
I sighed heavily watching her coming in and picked my bag.
Me: "Okay Sarah exams are all over. Let's leave and enjoy our day."
But Sarah immediately pulled my hand back.
Sarah: "And why are WE leaving? We were sitting here eating peacefully and that's we are gonna do for few more minutes."
Me: "Sarah... Believe me I am in no mood of fighting with her. Besides it's not you whom she has her eyes on."
Sarah: "So are you afraid of her?"
Me: "No I am afraid that this time we would fight to a bitter end."
While I was persuading her to leave Samantha had already sat on her chair, like she owns everything and with her loud voice she started talking to one of her friend... We could hear them laughing then they glanced at our direction and laughed again. I could feel myself getting impatient. I couldn't help myself but blame Sarah for it all. I just picked my bag and was about to leave when she said out loud.
Samantha: "And do you know? Few desperate girls think like every man is on their feet... And the worse thing is that they try to go for three men at a time."
They all made their disgusted expressions... I glare at Sarah. It's totally her fault this time.
Sarah: "Poor thing you can't tell them at their faces straight Sam. Now our exams are over I wonder if I ever you saw studying, even less doing anything except back bitching. Better worry for yourself instead of others."
Samantha: "Oh look who's talking... I should've said three men and one woman."
Her stupid fake friends laughed all the more at her statement and Sarah instantly blushes at that. This is it... I glare her with all the power in my eyes a bit afraid myself that I might make her fly this time.
Me: "Everyone's not like you Samantha. But poor thing playing the groupie role of that Huxley didn't give you anything at all."
Samantha: "At least I and Loan are real."
Me: "Oh... Never heard it from his mouth."
Samantha: "He has said that a thousand times."
Still glaring at her I walk slowly at her direction making my every step count. Surprisingly it did work she got uncomfortable enough that it was written on her face. When I reached her close enough to see her clearly I replied her in a low voice but clear enough for her so called friends would hear as well.
Me: "When exactly? When you quench his thirst for lust or when you give yourself to him?"
I can't get it when it slipped up my mouth... I am not this.. I don't give such replies and I know it in my heart I'm not this I should just stop it and go back.
Samantha: "You bitch. Shut up!"
Me: "You said I am desperate? Maybe I am because I feel desperately sorry for you Samantha... Wish you could know what it feels like being loved by someone... A true one."
She clenched her fist but when I noticed a bit of sorrow at her face I couldn't help but get upset by my behavior... I instinctively drop off my attitude, lower my head and picked my bag and left that Canteen and out there I sat on a bench...
I shouldn't have said that... Whatever she is she's a human... But she is terrible and she started it! Oh Shit I really did the wrong move.. a fight is a fight but this time feel like I really hurt her... At that time I realize all the more and regret each word.
I started fiddling with my fingers... No I didn't do that... I wouldn't have even... There are other students as well I don't say such things to them it means I'm not wrong... But I really did reach her level to answer her this time...
(This time? It's like every time!)
Is it because I am a witch? A dark witch? I wasn't this... It's not me!
I felt a hand on my shoulder.
Me: "And I didn't do that."
I looked up at Ivan's amused face...
Ivan: "A person who says he didn't do that for no reason, is the one guilty."
I scowled again and shook my head a bit. Ivan sat beside me and asked.
Ivan: "What happened?"
Me: "I don't know what's happening either."
Sarah came from back to join us looking at her I couldn't hold and started at her.
Me: "It's because of you Sarah! I told you to go but no you wanted to have some fun. And then you started the fight..."
Sarah: "I started the fight? Are you nuts or what? I wasn't the one calling her a slut."
Ivan: "What Happened?"
Me: "Yes you! And I know I used such words and made someone hurt as well but you could've prevented that by just letting me go!"
Sarah laughs bitterly and then started with her anger looks again.
Sarah: "Hurt someone? Oh the person you think is hurt started bullying another girl as you left the Canteen..."
(I thought she had minded that one)
Sarah: "Perhaps if you're that sensitive Saint Smith, then you could've just said that aloud instead of playing the defending lady."
Ivan: "CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHOM ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?"
Sarah turned at Ivan and cried out loud with the same tune..
Sarah: "SAMANTHA WHO ELSE?"
Ivan: "You guys are fighting because of her seriously?"
Sarah: "It's not me fighting with everyone."
Her last statement made me even frustrated...
Me: "It's not me starting it... You exactly know she wants to make a scene but no you don't listen to me."
Sarah: "So what do you give? Whenever she enters we leave? Like cowards?"
Ivan: "Guys guys come on... Is this you both want to see each other today?"
Sarah: "I can't get her seriously Ivan tell her."
I don't know how to explain her... I know somehow I'm on the fault maybe. She was also handling her well it's me who couldn't hold her tongue as I was giving it thoughts Sarah left annoyed and Ivan stood there visibly confused with what's exactly happening.
I sighed heavily as she left.
Ivan: "What's gotten into you?"
Me: "Samantha entered the Canteen I tell Sarah to go she refuses and BOOM another scene today."
Ivan: "And what did you tell her this time?"
Me: "I I insulted her... Way too low for my level... I think I was better locked in my room studying... I can't get it... Do you think I'm changing?"
Ivan: "Uh.. No. But the thing I know is that Sam's just trying to annoy. Don't give her that importance."
Me: "It's not her... I feel I'm doing things unwillingly..."
He raised an eyebrow still confused.
Me: "You know what... I want to go home now."
Ivan: "Are you gonna go with this mood?"
Me: "Sometimes, I wish I could kill everyone you know?"
He laughed loudly attracting attention from few students I also joined laughing with him...
Ivan: "Well I thought I'm the one and only on that note."
Me: "I still can't believe Sarah didn't listen to me and answered her and then..."
I raised both my hands to show my confusion.
Ivan: "you know what? I have an advice for you."
Me: "What?"
Ivan: "Never leave my side."
I picked my bag and hit him with that... He sneered.
Ivan: "No I'm serious... I think when you leave me you loses you cool."
Me: "And I think you think way too much of yourself."
I laughed at his disappointed look and he joins me soon afterwards. From the corner of my eye I saw Samantha leaving with her friends then she stops and from the look it seemed like she started teasing a girl.
Me: "Do you think she's EVER gonna change?"
Ivan: "No."
I sighed at her behavior... She seriously lacks manners.
Ivan: "And what are you going to do with Sarah?"
Me: "I still think Sarah should've listened to me."
Ivan: "Well she goes for confronting the matter."
Me: "So you're saying I run from it?"
Ivan: "Uh. No you rather go for handling it smoothly but everyone is not like that... Sometimes you have to take two forward and attack the hunter."
I nodded.
Me: "So you think I was wrong?"
I asked him innocently I really want to hear his view.
Ivan: "No I think she doesn't worth it."
I chuckled lightly... Yeah she doesn't worth it.
Ivan: "WE still have our holidays hope... Think of that all is not lost after all."
The thought of few days for myself instantly made me contented again and who cares for Sam??
I entered the manor relieved this time... As I enter I saw Peter sitting at a corner he looks up at me and smiles.
Peter: "Hello Hope... How was your exam?"
Me: "Guess from my face."
Peter: "Good as always?"
Me: "Yeah."
Me: "Why did you left so quick? We were making some plans on a meet up... you can also come there."
Peter: "I'd rather stay at home but good luck to you."
Of course I knew the answer.
Me: "Okay then... I'll change my clothes."
I went up and gave a look at Drogo rooms' door... I want to see him right now but better make myself pretty. I washed my face and change my clothes when I enter the bedroom Drogo was already there.
I smile widely looking at him.
Me: "I told you to wait."
Drogo: "And I told you I can't."
He came forward and slightly kissed my lips then he joined his head with mine.
Drogo: "And what's your excuse Little Thing?"
Me: "I wanted to come sooner believe me but they started making plans so I couldn't join you."
I sat at the mattress and gesture him to sit near me.
Me: "Then I thought it would be rather rude of me to deny the offer..."
He took my hand and held it in his. He came closer and with other hand he brushed my hair.
Drogo: "Where are you all going?"
Me: "Do you want to join us?"
Drogo: "It's a geek party I don't intend to be one."
Me: "We all decided for a club or something I even forget the name... Guess I'll ask Sa.."
I immediately stopped remembering my last encounter with her.
Drogo: "What happened?"
I sighed,
Me: "I just remember I had a fight with her."
Drogo raised his eyebrow.
Drogo: "I knew it... One day you'll get it she's no fun."
Me: "I am serious Drogo."
I pulled my hand back a bit displeased with thinking it again.
Drogo: "I am curious.. What did she do?"
Me: "Maybe it's not her this time... I had a fight with Samantha and then I blamed Sarah for that fight."
Drogo sneered at my words.
Drogo: "Women... Centuries have past but they're always ready to attack each other."
Me: "O is that so? As if you men are innocent and you never fight."
Me: "On the other hand I think you guys are lucky... you get angry you punch each other; whereas we have to keep up the fight with bitchery... That's more difficult and harsh as well."
Drogo pulled me at him making me sit on his lap.
Drogo: "And that is why I always tell you to leave everyone and just be with me."
Me: "that is what I plan next as well."
Drogo: "Coming to that... What are your plans for holidays then?"
He looked at me with a desire and I acted innocently.
Me: "I haven't decided yet but I think to join Emma on her study for History... After all what I'll do all morning with Lorie not being at home?"
Drogo: "Is that so? I had other plans in mind."
Me: "You had plans in mind?"
I chuckled making Drogo narrowing his eyes.
Me: "And what are they exactly?"
Drogo lean in close to me ad whisper in my ear sending shivers down my spine with his breath.
Drogo: "It's a surprise."
I turned my head at him. Our lips few centimeters apart from each other that I could easily kiss him leaning my face.
Me: "A surprise?"
I whisper to him and he nodded his head.
Drogo: "I don't want just a glimpse of you at day and nights or at lunch and dinner... So I thought of something."
Me: "What?"
Drogo: "But it seems like you..."
He was turning away from me and I hastily grabbed his hoodie to make him look at me.
Me: "Drogo! Tell me."
Drogo smiled at me and take my face in his palm.
Drogo: "I won't tell you... I'll show you."
Drogo ventures to get up and I gave him space and then he get out of the room and gesture me to join him, I followed him out of the manor and saw him taking his steps towards the forest at other side of the manor I stop at that moment to think where he could be taking me... He turned at me.
Drogo: "Come on Little Thing."
Me: "But Lorie's gonna come in some time."
Drogo: "I've had that handled well for her."
I join him again walking side by side to him and entered the forest... he took different ways for minutes we kept walking and I didn't ask any question to him then I saw a small cottage.. We stand at its front, I look at Drogo confused.
Me: "I never saw it before."
Drogo: "It's because we don't use it. It was just put something good here."
Me: "Is this also Bartholy property?"
Drogo: "Of course it is."
He winked at me... Sometimes I wonder how Victor Bartholy makes such amount of money.
Drogo: "Won't you come in?"
Me smiled at him and went in the cottage... It was beautiful inside, due to closed windows there wasn't any light, Drogo opened them one by one and sun light filled the room...
Me: "It's beautiful."
Drogo: "Not more than you."
I looked at him and he was watching me... I blushed turning my head a bit. He came towards me and with his hand he turned my face at him.
Drogo: "Look here in my eyes, my beautiful little thing."
I smiled widely at his romantic words we hold our gaze for some moment, then out of curiosity I asked him a question.
Me: "Are we going to come here often?"
Drogo: "Yes... We'll see each other here, it's damn hard at manor with Lorie on your back and Nicolae on mine."
I laughed at his frowned look, which surprises him.
Me: "Nicolae is never at your back."
He laughed loudly at my reply and shook his head.
Drogo: "You wish Little Thing."
Unable to understand his answer I frowned but soon leave that topic and divert all my concentration on him.