ENCOUNTER

Two days later,

"Shea, can you stay here for a while?"

"Why should I?" Shea asked back obviously pissed.

"I have to buy some stuffs from market. Just take care of bakery till I come back and I wont take much time." Mrs. Sung said fixing her hair.

"I will try but be quick or else I will close the shop." Shea shrugged and sat on the chair fanning herself.

"You can be a little nice to me at times." Mrs.Sung said walking out.

Shea was bored as it was not a crowdy day. She didnt have much to do as only two or three customers showed up. Most of the time, she kept glancing at the passengers and gaining more knowledge of the place. The scent of blood was making it impossible for her to stay still but she had to manage it.

"Excuse me?"

Shea lifted her gaze hearing a man call out. She observed him carefully and reality struck her like a lightening bolt. The man, whom she saw commanding three days earlier to the others. The man who supposedly killed a guy who was filled in blood pool.

"Why is he here? Did he perhaps see me that day?" Shea spoke to herself.

"Hello?" The man said tapping the counter to gain attention.

"Yes?" Shea asked hiding the fear that possessed her all of a sudden.

"Mrs.Sung? Where is she?"

"She went out to buy some stuffs and thats why I am here to help you out now." Shea obviously didnt like the whole atmosphere and the tension that built up.

"Calm down young lady. She knows what I need."

"If you would tell me, it will be easy for me."

"Hmm... I will come back later." The man said turning to walk away.

"Is it the birthday cake? For some one called Fai?" Shea asked all of a sudden making the man stop and turn around.

"Did she tell you? Oh thats it." The man said placing his hands on counter.

Shea got the cake from the shelf and placed it on the counter and the man paid the amount without another question. He have worn a cap which had 'Q' written on it as if it represents something famous like a brand.

"Thankyou." He said walking away.

"Hey, you forgot your wallet." Shea called out picking the wallet up from the counter.

The wallet opened unintentionally and thats when she saw the name of the guy.

"Sorry." The man pulled it from her hand and walked away quickly while Shea was still in the dream land staring into her empty hand.

"Brian. What?" She sat back on the chair with a loud thud.

Is he a Mafia? Or a psycho killer?

"If Brian gave that dress then he definitely knows Tan. What does that mean?" Shea's voice cracked.

She felt the whole world collapsing on her at the thought. The past didnt end up good but that doesnt mean even the future will be that way. She always had hopes that she and Tan will meet somewhere during their life. What if Brian killed Tan? That was the main thought which disturbed her peace.

"Tan, why would you come into my life if you were going to leave me? You gave colours to my red world and now its all black. Tan, I trusted you and I hope you wont disappoint me." Shea wipped the tears which rolled down her pale skin.

"Shea?" She jolted from her day dream.

"You are back?" She said standing up to leave.

"What happened?"

"Nothing. I will leave now and Mrs.Sung, Brian came to get the cake." Shea said carelessly.

"How do you know about the cake? Did he tell you?"

"I am a royal vampire who can read minds." Shea walked in lifelessly not ready to start a verbal war which left Mrs.Sung in shock.

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FLASHBACK.....

I was carefully watching Tan and his friends having time of their life by teasing a girl who just happened to bump into them. Tan was leading the process while Mark and Jay motivated him to continue. Tan didnt even touch the girl while it was Mark who did it all along according to Tan's instruction.

"So, you walk day dreaming?" Tan asked to the girl who was looking down at her legs.

Mark pulled her pony tail making her look up at them while Jay held her hands back to avoid her resistance. Tan smirked at the girl while putting a stick into his mouth which turned out to be a vape tube. He smoked right at her face and she coughed as a reflex earning chuckles from them.

The students who passed by just took a glance at the scene and didnt bother to interfere. Even the few teachers walked by without stopping as its something usual for them. Tan kept on leaving smoke right on her face and tears formed in her eyes which I couldnt stand. The next thing I knew was my fierce self taking me to the scenerio.

"What are you guys doing?" I asked pushing Mark behind.

"Same goes to you." Mark barked back.

"Are you ok? Lets go." I asked the girl who just nodded her head vigorously.

"Try doing that and you will know the consequence." The man talked again which I ignored.

I started to walk away holding the girl's hand only to be slammed to the wall.

"You are one big trouble." It was Tan, he was so close to my face that my ice cold body started getting heated up.

"I thought you are trouble, Mr. Devil." I mouthed back not wanting to lose to his attitude.

"Why are you cold?" He looked into my hands and then to my eyes.

Shoot! My eye colour will start to change now and thats the end. I muttered within myself looking down to avoid his gaze. I squeesed my hand out of his grip and if I have to be honest, he is stronger than I thought.

"You are not that weak as you look. Its going to be fun." Tan said and I could picture the smirk he plastered on his face.

"Just let go off me." I shrugged walking out from him but tripped and fall because he kept his leg infront blocking me.

"You must be careful about your surroundings, little girl." I mentally cursed at my selfless situation.

I stood up and ran out to hide my embarassment and for sure Ryunjin is gonna end the friendship.