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~ Jacqueline's POV~ cont'd.
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A smirk moved to his lips "Hey babe" he said and somehow I felt like slapping the stupid smirk off his face.
I gave him a glare and turned to leave but he drew me back..I yank his hand off.
"Not so fast sweety,"
"What do you want from me, you monster?"
He scoffed "That's no way to talk to a guy that treated you nicely yesterday"
"You're such a beast. You know you're still here because I haven't reported you. Right?"
"Reported me? Sorry, for what?" He asked sarcastically "last time I checked it was you who willingly followed me to a club party at night. And besides, what are you reporting me for?
For trying to use you to get at Nicholas, you think anyone will be believe that?" He asked with a goofy grin.. "And for the record, you were too easy to fool, I always knew Nicholas would go for petty stuffs like himself. I saw how you got heated up at my presence, you even followed me to a club and then to a hotel room. I'm sure it'd have been a different story if Nick hadn't interrupted" he said and my anger welled up.
I can't believe I once had a diehard crush for this belligerent beast and to think that I was taking risks just to see him makes me feel so furious .
"I agree, I once had a deep likeness for you and that was because I thought your heart and thoughts were as beautiful as your face and believe me; right now, after knowing the real you; you're at the top of my hate list. You disgust me!" I said and his face twitched to a frown.
"I could've done worse to your face than I did to your hand if there was a way. I might be easy to lure but trust me, I learn from my mistakes. I'm only letting this go because firstly, I had a way out and secondly, Nicholas saved me--
"You bitch!" He dragged my wrist and I tried yanking it off but his grip was stronger this time "Are you choosing Nicholas over me?
Why? Do you love him that much?; if yes, why did you go out with me then? Was Nicholas not enough for you?"
"There's nothing of that sort going on between Nicholas and I; I don't even know why I'm talking to you and yes, I'd pick Nicholas a thousand times over an asshole like you" I said and his brows furrowed deeply..
"You're only picking him because you have no idea what he truly is and I'll tell you.. Nicholas is a monster--
"No. The only monster here and in this building is you!"
"You don't believe me?; why don't you try asking him why he doesn't stay with his family or why his mother left him."
I gave Jason a long blank stare, making him think his balderdash were somehow making sense to me.. I yanked my wrist off his grip.
"I say it to your face again, Jason Gonzales.. The only monster I see, is you" I said, my gaze looking up at his.
I don't know where the courage came from but I know what happened was enough to give me strength. I gave him a final glare and walked away.
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I walked back to Martha who happened to be more closer to me than ever throughout the day, I guess she's trying to help take the incident out of my head but I was sure it's something that won't be going soon.
After lessons and practicals, we head home.. Martha pecked my cheeks and after a friendly hug, we parted.
After having my lunch, I wrapped Allan's without drugging it and walked to Nicholas house.. It took minutes to get there and when I did, I watched the gate open for me and I journeyed to the porch.. I knocked and got no response, I repeated the process but still got no answer.. Giving up, I tried twisting the knob and it gave way, I opened the door and walked in. Staring at the spacious sitting room that was void of human except me, I walked further into it.
"Nicholas," I called, standing in the middle of the room. "Nick are you in?" I called again.
"Ni..
My voice trailed off when I heard a faint sound, I strained my ear and heard it louder.. It was like a pain cry. I quickly rushed to the direction and it was in Nicholas room..
I pushed it open and my mouth dropped when I saw him bent on the floor, choking on whatever and uttering faint sounds.. I was about rushing to him but my feet stopped moving when I saw his face and hands.
My eyes popped open wider...
I watched as Nicholas skin turned red with dark green veins running up his body, his breathing was audibly in deep grunts and his body trembled..
I was speechless..
*Nicholas is a monster* Jason's words rang in my head.
I diverted myself back to reality and with a thumping heart, I ran to him and squat beside him.
"N-Nick.. It's Jacqueline. Can you hear me" I asked and a deep grunt responded.
"Nicholas.. Please answer me" I said and suddenly he looked at me. I shuddered. His face was bony and blood like, his eyes were sunken and his lips bloodshot. "N-nick.. W-what is happening? What can I do? Should I call the paramedics"
With so much dexterity I reached for my bag and was about taking my phone when his palm held it.. My body shuddered as I felt the hotness of his hand..
"N-n-n-no" he stuttered.
"No?" I questioned.
"D-d-draw... er" he stuttered "S-sy-rin.. ge" he said and with his hand stretched out, he stretched his index and middle finger to me, indicating two.. like a bolt I hurried to the nightstand.
"Here?" I asked and he slowly nod his head.. I reached for the drawer and drew it open, it was packed with so many syringes which was already infused with light red liquid.. I kicked my curiosity aside and quickly grabbed two from it and ran to him. With a slight inner prayer I drove the first syringe to his back and the second, to his shoulder.
And slowly he fell off and landed on the floor with his back, I backed away as his body gradually changed to normal and the rate of his ragged breathing decreased..
After the transformation, Nick eyes was tightly shut.
I took a step to him.
"Nick, are you okay?" I asked but only his snores answered me. I sighed and helped him to the bed, his once hot body became cold, so I covered him up to his neck with the blanket, turned off the air conditioner and activated the heater. After confirmed his pulse was normal, I walked out of the room. I made him some coffee and left it in the warmer.
I walked out of the house, reaching the porch, I drove the endless questions in my mind off and walked out of the gate.
I did the rest of my jobs with a heavy mind.. I had so many questions that only Nick could answer. Maybe I shouldn't have left him by himself. I'm pretty sure I'll be so uncomfortable if I had spent more time there.
I hope he's okay though.
After work, I walked to the station with Noel, glad he didn't notice anything about my sorta null mood.
Noel took the bus while I walked home alone, thinking about Nicholas.. I could still feel the shivers his hot hand sent to my skin. I couldn't help but think of the possible things that could be wrong with him..
Was Jason right after all? Is Nick really.. Is Nick really a monster??
Is Jason right? Is Nick really.. Is Nick really a monster??
I sighed as I passed an alley to my house.
I got home and slowly climbed the stairs, suddenly feeling heavy.. I reached the door and got home, I had an apple for dinner and changed to my pajamas. I could've read but I was positive I won't be able to concentrate; not with the horrible sight I saw today.
I stood up to lock my door, I laid on my bed and drew my duvet up, I set my alarm and turned off my lamp.. I slept off after that.
The next morning after brushing my teeth, I walked to the kitchen and worked on fixing Allan's breakfast. I was getting the casseroles ready when he walked into the kitchen, still on his night wears.
"Good morning" I greeted and got no response.
He walked the refrigerator and grabbed a bottle of water. He drank directly from the bottle, sealed it back and left it in the fridge.
"What are you making?"
"Casseroles" I replied, trying to ignore his presence and focus.
I suddenly felt his warm breath on my neck and when I saw him behind me, I nearly fell off but surprisingly he caught me and his arms spread on my waist, holding me in place. My eyes popped in alarm as I stared into his face, he slowly helped me to my feet and rubbed his hair.
"Be careful" he said or maybe I heard wrong.
Allan just told me to be careful. I faced backwards to look at him but he immediately looked away and walked out.. My brows narrowed.
what just happened?