“I know. But I need time.”

“But the committee cannot wait any longer.”

The committee, the higher up that leads them and they are the ones that protecting the whole Apple City from those Rebel Vampires that wanted to break the engagement made by Humans, Sorcerers and Vampires. The archenemy of the Royal Bloods for more than a decade, and still no one knows who the leader of those Rebel Vampires is until this day on.

“I know.” And I hate to admit it, when I was given the mark to that lady, I didn’t expect them to send back ups and for that they all saw what I just did. If only I didn’t mark her and waited a bit longer, she’ll not be my wife any sooner.

“Suk,”

“Stop.” I said as I keep watching her from a far. “I still need time to think of it. So please, just live me for now.”

He takes a deep breath. “Alright. But I will just remind you, you cannot undo what just done, it is already too late if you’ll put out your mark onto her.”

“Not if she agrees with it.”

“Suk!”

“…”

Heaven Nursery School

I stare at the day light horizon, while hoping to see and meet the person who’s been stalking me for almost five days. And yet I still couldn’t find him anywhere that makes me feel sad, a reason I didn’t know why.

“Teacher.” My students’ voice brought me out of my deep thinking.

“Y-yes?”

“The bell rings already,” they all answered in unison and it makes me feel a bit embarrass since that I didn’t even heard it because I’m thinking too deep.

“Sorry,” I answered. “Alright, you may go home.”

“Thank you Teacher Harriet.”

Afterwards…

“Uhm, as I thought, you were still here.” I heard Clinton’s voice.

I look up and see him standing at the door. “Sir Clinton.” I stand up.

“I already told you, just call me Clint.” He said smiling at me.

“Well, we’re at school.”

“I know but the school time already ended so, you can just call me in my name.”

I just smile at him. “Anyway, what did you want?”

“You.”

I’m bit surprised from his answer. “Ahm,”

“Come on, Harriet. You knew that I like you.”

“Yes I know and you know that you’re my friend. And--”

“Alright,” he cut me off. “I’m just here to see if you’re fine, I heard from Dc. Wilson that you’ve came to her clinic so I’m checking on you.”

“Oh, I’m just fine.”

“Then, can I bring you home?” he asked and quickly added. “No worries, I won’t ask you for a date, I just really wanted to take you home just to make sure you are safe.”

I look at him and even though I wanted to decline him, it is much better if I let him take me home just to make myself feel bit safe from my stalker.

“Alright, I’ll accept your offer.” I finally agreed.

District Four

“Why did you choose to get an apartment here?” Clinton asked me after we’ve reach my apartment using his car.

“I’m fine here and besides, it is much cheaper rather than if I rented an apartment at District Three. I will not afford to live there.”

“I can help you with that.” He said and I knew he came from a rich family and helping her will not be a problem but not for me.

“Thank you but no thanks.” I said. “I already fond of this place,” I honestly answered.

“Though this place was far from our school, isn’t it convenient to travel that far?”

“No, besides, it isn’t that far. I choose the right place and I’m contented on it.”

Clinton looks at me for as long as he wants then, “alright. If that is what you want. But if you ever change your mind, I can help you with it.”

“Alright, I’ll put it in my mind.”

Afterwards…

After going in to my apartment I sense it once again, as if someone was there at my terrace so I hurriedly check on it.

“Who are you?” I quickly asked after I got out of the terrace.

I didn’t found anyone but I still can sense it, someone was there waiting but why?

Silence.

“I know you are there! So please, show yourself!” I ordered.

It takes a minute before someone comes out of nowhere as if he just became invisible to hide from me.

“Who are you?” I asked once again.

Slowly he stares at me and I finally remember his eyes. It is him!

“So, you remember.” He finally speaks out.

“Wh-what are you doing here? Why are you stalking me?”

“Aren’t you heard what you school doctor told you? About the mark?”

The mark? I quickly hold on to my shoulder. “Are you the one who gave me this mark?”

“Yes.”

Then, he is a Royal Blood.

“Then, who are you?”

“I’m not here to introduce myself.”

“What?!”

“I’m here to ask you to let me take off the mark that I gave you.”

Earlier…

“You cannot do that.” Rafa seriously said.

“Why not?”

“It might kill her.”

“What are you talking about?”

“You don’t know it right?”

I stare at him seriously. “What is it that I don’t know?” is there anything that my father didn’t tell me about the mark? Because as far as I remember, I already done it before when I was only thirteen when I mark a human girl that took my attention.

“The burning sensation will be too high if you put it out even though she will allow it.”

“That is impossible.” I don’t believe him.

“Yes, it is true.” He intently answered. “It’s been five days ago and it only means, it is already mark in deep and it will be fatal if you put it out now.”

“What? Are you serious?”

“Indeed. I’m serious, Chisuke. So think about before you decide.”

… … …