AT FELIX'S DEN
SHAWNA'S POV:
I cannot believe my eyes as I saw him in front of my eyes after all these years. "Felix?"- A faint gasp only could escape from my mouth. Startled by his presence, my legs started running back... But wait, where am I? This is not Paradise or Witchdom either...
Where am I?
I looked around in a state of panic as I could only see the unfamiliar place. It didn't take me long after that to realise I am at his den. He kidnapped me!!!
" No, I didn't Kidnap you"- A very familiar voice came over to my ears. It was his. I turned back with my eyes widened, as I asked-" You can still read my mind?"
He chuckled as he looked down and replied-" Luckily I do... that is why I was able to save you all these times..."
Wait... What? He... Oh yes, I remember now, why that figure seemed so familiar to me that day. Like I have seen him from somewhere but couldn't remember. It was probably because we always met while I was unconscious. But... He saved me... He is alive!!!! How is that even possible?
" Your blood is the only thing that kept me alive Princess"- He said in his deep voice. I heard this name after so long. Wait... What even am I thinking? I snapped myself out.
He chuckled as he said-" You are still cute... you know that. If you love me calling you princess... I can..."
I scoffed as I replied startled by his words. I replied-" First- Stop reading my mind. And second I don't like you or either your voice."
" Ouch... It does hurt. Just... Like when Priam did the same with you right?"- He asked me looking straight in my eyes, his tone was of teasing. " Do not dare to bring him in between this okay?"- I replied in anger. It was too much for me.
How is this even possible? I saw him dying... That night... It was too much confusing to me. How can I ignore that this day is the worst day for me? First I got pregnant. Second, Priam was acting all weird. Third I was being kidnapped and Felix is alive!!!!
What more can it be? How can a beautiful day turn out to be like this? It was all too much for me, as suddenly everything around me started spinning off. darkness started engulfing me as I slowly closed my eyes. I can only feel a strong hand wrapped around me, preventing me from falling.
FELIX'S POV:
Her... "Parshawna" The name always lingered in my head. She had captured every bit of my mind and heart for all these years. I was a vampire for a long time, Death has frozen my time to become anything. I have lost the feeling along with my heart, that stopped beating for a long time. The only thing I could care of was powers.
I came back to my room. I walked towards my desk and took out an old painting. "Cara". She reminded me much about her.
FLASHBACK TO 1200 BC:
Back in 1200 BC, when I used to live in London, with my parents, who were one of the powerful people in that era. As a lone child, I have always had to fight for my things. We were seven brothers. Each one hungry for my father's position. I was never really greedy for my father's position, as probably this is the reason why he choose abundant me.
I still remember the night I died. I turned 21 years old. I was supposed to get treated with love and affection, rather my father called me, that night to discuss something important. It was about 'Cara'- The girl I fell in love with. She was the most beautiful woman I have laid my eyes on. As fragile as she was, with blond hair and pale skin, had made her way towards my heart.
Although we use to spend very little time, as she was the daughter of one of our maids, and I was my father's son. The political Leader of Bremen. I love seeing her, spending time with her. until that day, when I thought yo finally open my feelings for her.
But before I could, something happened that night.
"Sit"- My father ordered, as I obeyed him without any question. he never called me like this before, I was more of an invisible for him all these years. Sudden attention was quite amusing for me.
I asked gaining my courage-" W-What is it, father?"
" Your marriage has been set with the daughter of Mr Knight. You will be meeting her tonight over dinner. I suggest you behave and be in your best behaviour."- He said in an expressionless face.
I knitted my brows and stood up immediately from the chair. I was shocked by the sudden announcement. How can he probably do that without even asking my concern? Cara's face came in front of me, as I couldn't hold myself anymore and burst out -" You cannot do that to me!!! You know I love Cara"
He glared at me with his cold face, ignoring my words as he replied-" Oh quit it, Felix. Your marriage is set and you will obey".
"I will not. Never. I love Cara"- I replied while raising my voice. I looked at him, more with a pleading look, hoping he could understand me for once, but instead he smirked and looked behind eyeing someone to enter.
I turned back to see what was it and in a second my eyes widened to see the fragile body of Cara, covered in blood. Father's men, brought her in and threw her body to the ground. her white skin was covered in red blood. Her hairs were frizzy and messed up. Looked like she struggled a lot before she died.
A drop of lone tears escaped from my left eye, as my knees became weak. I fell beside her, my voice was cracked and I was choking on my air. "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH"- I screamed louder as much as I could leaving all the aggression and pain hidden in me. She was in my arms, For the last time, I kissed her, before turning back towards my father.
My eyes were blood red. I took the knife kept on the side table and attacked him without any second thought. But his men were fast enough to catch hold of me. Cara's mother was thrown in the room with a force by one of my father's men too. Cara was the only one she has. Looking at her daughter's lifeless body she fell broken down in tears.
My ruthless father didn't give any damn to her. He looked at me and said-" If you want to go rebel against me, you will also end up like her. Make a wise choice son".
I don't care about him right now, all I could see is her lifeless body in front of me, and her mother broke down in tears. My father looked at her with the coldest face he could give.
" You..... You did this to her... She is dead because of you!!!"- She screamed. Her mother claimed with an angry voice towards me. I could just stare at her with a blank face. She was right, I let her down. I am at fault. Cara was the most innocent and pure would I have seen in my life. And because of me, she ends up like this.
"I am so sorry Cara"- I mumbled in a low tone. I looked at the knife in my hand and for the last time, I looked at her lifeless body. I didn't want to live in this world without her. I grabbed hold of it and put it on the right side of my stomach. A low groan spaced. But the [pain she had because of me, it's way ahead of this one.
The blood began to rush down from my open wound. I acted so fast that my father's men couldn't hold me. My father tensed up looking at my wounded body. he ordered one of his men to call for help. I fell on my knees and closed my eyes. tears started rolling down, remembering the movements I spent with her. Is this is my end? I am coming, Cara...
I was waiting for my death when Cara's mother murmured something that neither of us could understand. The moments she finished I could feel my body being frozen slowly. My blood rushed so fast making me all sweet. The veins were pooped out visible. What was happening to me? I was sure, death wasn't like this.
She looked at me with hatred in her eyes and said-" You cannot die. I will not let you. You have to stay here and feel all this, all this pain she felt while she died... From now on you will live an endless life. The pain of watching your dear ones die, and not being able to do anything out of it."
I couldn't answer anything back as I kept watching her with a blank face. The pain stopped. the wounds healed and everything was back to normal. I was shocked. But something did change in me. What was that? what did she do? but before I could ask, she killed herself with something sharp she had hidden all this time.
Days passed, and I realised I am become a living dead. they called it Vampire or Nosferatu. I didn't have a heart. All I had only belonged to her, and when she died, she took my heart away with herself. Not very long, I realised, I am the most powerful creature alive.
And taken the chance, I became Venom. I killed my dad ruthlessly, and also each one of them who helped him kill Cara. Soon I realised what powers means and I wanted it all. Not want to feel weak like when I was human.
PRESENT TIME:
She reminds me so much about her. Her hairs, her beautiful eyes, her kindness, her loving nature, her voice... Everything was like her, and I do not want to lose her as I did before. I will make sure, This time I would be able to protect her by all means. And I hope she will understand how much I loved her... and still do.
AT PARADISE,
PRIAM'S POV:
We were in the room discussing a few things about the good news, as I thought to give her some alone time. I know I have hurt her so much that it will be difficult for her to accept everything right away.
I was adamant to ask for forgiveness at any cost and will take care of her and our baby by all means. She means everything to me. And some misunderstanding had led our way here. No worries about that, when I will show my love for her I am sure she will not be able to stay away from me for a long time.
I was thinking all this when I heard someone's whimpering sound. At first, I shrugged it off as I thought it could be anyone, but the next moment it clicked my mind when Shawna, came into my mind. She is on the balcony!!!
Without any second thought, I ran towards the sound. But I was too late. reaching the spot only left with nothing. She wasn't there. For a second my heart shivers as my eyes began to search for her. I was sure she came this way. and that sound too!!!
Does that mean... She is in danger? But here? How?
I need to inform this to Jordan... He must be able to find some way. While I was walking away... My eyes fell on something shining on the floor. I adjusted my vision to see it clearly as when my eyes went widened to see her bangles. It was Shawna's!!!!
I took it in my hands and looked at it carefully to make sure I am not doing any mistakes. And to the surprise, I wasn't. It really was hers.
These are my mother's that was given to her after the wedding as a welcome gift. I was confused when she could be as we both are new in this country. She barely knows anyone here apart from Jordan or Jennifer.
Then is it might be that she is abducted? the thought left me with shivers down my spine. I can no longer think straight, as the only thought that occupied my mind was her safety. And most importantly she was not alone. And she doesn't have the golden wand to save her right now.
I ran towards the room where others were sitting. I stopped at the door panting heavily. Looking at my condition Junnie said with a worried voice-" What happened to you?... Where... Where is Shawna?"
I couldn't answer her as I was panicked at this time. All I could say is-" She-She is missing".