Forever SoulMates by Selena F. (best ereader for graphic novels TXT) 📖

happened. I am so sorry. I didn’t know that Dylan was that crazy. I gotten Nicholas to go talk to him.” Sabrina said

“It’s alright.” I said. Drake and Caleb left the room

“No. It’s not. This is my entire fault. I should have minded my own business and just let you find your own date.”

“Sabrina, it’s ok. It wasn’t your fault. Okay?” Sabrina nodded. I scooted over on the bed and Sabrina sat beside me. She laid her head on my shoulder as we talked. Even though we were having a great time, I can tell Sabrina still felt bad because I would see her look at my cast a few times. Poor Sabrina.

Chapter 13

 

Ever since that day, Sabrina have been apologizing to me. I keep telling her it is okay, but she never listen. Dylan have been calling the house to talk to me, but I would keep on refusing him. One time, he even came by here, but Nicholas convince Dylan to leave out. It was hard for me to help out with the masquerade for a few days because of the crutches. Things has been awkward between Drake and I, but we grow closer since he pick me up from Dylan’s house. I saw another side of Drake that I like very much. Actually, my feelings for Drake has grown and I can’t find a way to stop it. I can’t stop thinking about him, but I would keep reminding myself that Drake was not interested in me to stay focused. Now, today is the night of the masquerade. I didn’t need the crutches any more, but Caleb suggested that I keep the cast on longer. He told me that my ankle wasn’t healed all the way. Now, I was going through the list to make sure everything was ready. The ball room was ready and the tables was set. Everyone was getting ready. Ana came downstairs with a beautiful emerald dress. She wore her hair in a bun. She came to me.

 

“Why aren’t you dressed?” Ana ask. I hear the door knock.

“I told you. I’m not going.” I said as I went to the door.

“Why?” She said as she whine and follow me.

“I told you why. I don’t want to go.” I open the door and smile. “Hey Lucas. Thank you for coming at the last minute.” I said as I gave him a hug.  He hug me back.

“Of course. I would do anything for a friend.” He said.

“Who is he?” Ana asked as she smiled at him flirtatiously.

“Ana, this is Lucas. Lucas, this is Ana. Lucas would be bartending.” I said.

“Cool. Nice to meet you Lucas.” Ana said as she held out her hand. He smile and took her hand.

“Nice to meet you too.” He said as he leans down and kiss the back of her hand. “You look amazing.”

Ana blushes. “Thank you. You don’t look bad yourself.”

“Thanks.” I felt awkward watching them.

“Um… Ana. Why don’t you show Lucas where the bar area is? I said

“Yes I will.” She says as she took Lucas hand and pull him away.

‘Sigh’ As soon as I shut the door, I went back to work. After a couple of hours, the guests start to arrive. Everyone was downstairs, except for Drake. I went to Mrs. Knight.

 

“Have you seen Drake?” I asked

“The last time I saw him, he was in his room.” She said.

“Thanks.” I said as I went upstairs. Like Mrs. Knight said, Drake was in his room. Drake didn’t even look up. This is my first time in his room. His room was big. Of course he has girl posters on his walls, but his room was tidy. Drake was sitting on his bed. I went to Drake and sat beside him. He was holding a picture of woman standing next to a little boy.

 

“She is beautiful. Who is she?” I asked Drake.

“This is Aunt Maria.” He said.

“Is the boy you?”

“Yeah. This was the last picture we took together. She always told me to treat ladies right and to always follow my heart. She would say that she can’t wait to see me find the right girl and start a family.”

“Then why you not down there finding the right girl.”

“Because… I’m nervous.”

“You nervous?”

“Don’t act like you’re surprised.”

“Why are you nervous?”

“It’s just… I didn’t even want a masquerade.”

“Then, what do you want? Tell me and I will do it.” Drake looks at me and smile.

“I’m just confused. What you think I should do?”

“I think you should go downstairs and give this masquerade a try. If you can’t do it for me, at least do it for your Maria.” Drake stood up.

“I guess I can give it a try.”

“Good.” I stood up and fixed his tie. “Now go downstairs and find the right girl.” I said enthusiastically. Drake raised an eyebrow at me. I blush. “Too much?”

“Yea… but…” He went to his night table.

“But what?”

“I want to give you something.” He came back to me with a beautiful crystal amulet.

“What is this? It is so beautiful.”

“It was my Aunt Maria’s. She gave me this before she died.”

“I can’t take this.”

“I want you to have it. You dealt with my crap for the past few months. I at least want to give you this. I know Aunt Maria would want you to have it.” Tears filled my eyes as I look at the amulet, then at Drake.

“But… Drake.”

“Please Lea. I want you to have it. Besides, it would look much better on you than me.” I laugh as I wipe the tears away and took the amulet.

“Thank you so much.” I gave him a hug. He hug me back.

“No problem.” After a few seconds, I finally let go.

“Now go downstairs before you miss the girl.” Drake put on a black mask.

“Okay. Leaving now.” He smiles, kissed me on my forehead, then left the room. I got a tissue and start wiping my eyes. When I turned around, I see Crystal and Gabriella standing there.

 

“I guess you’ll heard everything.” I said

“Yep.” They said at the same time.

“Now what?’

“We just want to thank you for helping Drake get over his fear.” Crystal said.

“Also, we need to get you in some clothes. You can’t go downstairs like that.” Gabriella said.

“I told you’ll that I’m not going.”

“I don’t take no as an answer.”

“It’s true.” Crystal said. ‘Sigh’

“Fine.” I said

“Yay.” They said at the same time. Gabriella rushed me out of Drake’s room and brought me to her room.

“I will be downstairs.” Crystal said.

“Okay. Remember to eat healthy. You need to lose all that fat.” Gabriella said. Crystal frowned.

“For the last time. I’m pregnant!”

“Who cares? Just lose the fat.”

“You know what… I’m tired explaining to you. I’m not going to let you stress me out.” Crystal left out the room and went back downstairs to the masquerade. Gabriella stood back and studied me. She smile.

“I know the right dress for you.” She went to her closet and pull out this gorgeous blue ruching sequins ballerina dress with strappy silver flats. “Put these on. I would be waiting downstairs.” I groaned and went to my room. I changed my clothes to the dress and shoes. I took out my hair and curled it. I put on black mascara and eyeliner with a little bit of lip gloss. I jumped when the door open.

 

“Sorry. Didn’t mean to scare you.” Mr. Knight said

“It’s alright. What you doing here? Is there anything wrong?” I said

“No. Everything is fine. Gabriella told me you was in here. You look beautiful.” I smile.

“Thank you. And you look… handsome.”

“Thanks. Who do you think Drake got his good looks from?”

“You.”

“Good girl.” I grab the amulet from the dresser. “You need help with that?”

“Oh… sure.” I gave him the amulet and turn around. I lift my hair as he put on the amulet. As soon as it was on, I let go of my hair and turn back to Mr. Knight. He smile.

“You remind me so much of my sister Maria. Both of you are good hearted and delicate.”

“Thank you.”

“You welcome… I want to give you something. I’ll be right back.” Before I could say anything, he was out the room. In a minute, he was right in front of me holding a box. “Here.” He put the box on the bed.

“What is it?”

“Open it for you can find out.”

‘Sigh’ I went around Mr. Knight to the bed. When I opened the box, I gasp. Inside was a beautiful gray baroque mask. “It looks gorgeous.”

“It was Maria’s. She wore this at her masquerade. Crystal fixed it for you.”

“… I don’t know what to say.”

“Say thank you.” I smiled.

“Thank you.”

“I’ll be downstairs.”

“Okay.” As soon as Mr. Knight left, I look back at the mask. I took a deep breath before I picked up the mask and put it on my face. I was nervous. I don’t know why, but I am. I really wasn’t planning on going to the masquerade. It seem like they plan for me to go.

 

‘Sigh’ “I might as well go.” I said to myself. I left out the room and took deep breaths. As soon as I was calm, I went down the stairs, I stop when I see everyone looking at me. I blush and smooth my hair behind my ear. My heart was racing as I went the rest of the way down the stairs. Guys came over to me quickly, trying to talk to me.. Some of the guys were vampires, werewolves, and witches. I went past them until I got to the bar area where Lucas and Ana is.

“Lea?” Ana asked

“Yes.” I said

“Wow. You look amazing.” Lucas said.

My blush deepen. “Thanks. Why is all those guys going after me like this?” I said

“”That’s because your scent is intoxicating. They can’t help but to look.” A guy said behind me. I turned around and see Peter coming through the crowd of guys with a woman.

“Peter?!” I said.

“What?”

“Huh?” Lucas said.

“He means that she is very hot.” Ana says quickly. We had to be careful since Lucas don’t know about the supernatural world.

“Oh. Okay. Does that mean they are bisexuals because they look at me like that too?”

“Okay guys. Nothing to see. She is just a girl. Give her some space.” Peter said as he ignore Lucas. The guys sigh in disappointment and finally left me. I went to Peter and gave him a hug.

“Thank you so much. You saved me.” I said.

“No problem. Besides, I wanted you to meet Alexandra. My girlfriend.” Peter said. I look at her. She has strawberry blonde hair with blue eyes. She was filing her nails.

“Oh. Hello Alexandra.” I said.

“Hey.” She said as she continue filing her nails and chewing gum.

“How are you?”

“Fine… I guess.”

“How long have you two known each other?”

She blew a bubble. “I don’t know and I don’t care. Patrick, I want to eat.”

“My name is Peter.” He said

“Whatever. I’m going to eat.”

“Okay sweetheart.” Peter tried to kiss her, but she stop him.

“Lipstick.” Alexandra walked off. I look back at Peter.

“Wow. She’s… interesting.” I said

“I know. Isn’t she great?” Peter said

“Not exactly.” Ana said

“I think she is amazing.” Peter said

“Dude… Something must be wrong with you.” Lucas said

“I’m fine.” Peter said

“Peter…” I said as I sat down. Peter groaned.

“Everything is fine.”

“Peter!”

“Okay. Okay. She is a pain.”

“What do your family