I ran as fast as I could, I don't know why I was running but I needed to get away... away from the monster. He is coming to get me... I could not let him get me. My heart is beating fast, too fast that I could barely breathe.

Suddenly, I gasped in fear when I found myself trapped in a wall. Even with the darkness of the surroundings I could still see it through the moonlight.

"Princess... Princess..." He called in his scary tone which made my heart wanting to get out of my ribcage.

I could feel my tears start falling out of my eyes, as I tried to look around from where the voice was coming.

"Princess..." He called once again, his voice was scary and deadly. I could feel him coming closer to me and I don't know why he is chasing me.

I stepped back, gasping as I saw a shadow of a man. "No..." I begged when he walked closer to me, and I kept walking back in fear.

"You cannot get away from me, Princess." He said and I could feel the smirk in his lips as he kept on walking closer to me.

"D-don't come any c-closer." I said in between my sobs and I could feel the cold wall behind me. I have no escape... I couldn't get away from him anymore. I tried to look at his face but all I see is the shadow of him.

I gasped when I saw his eyes turn red and in a second he was already in front of me, holding both of my hands roughly using his one hand, pinning me on the wall in an instant. I flinched as I closed my eyes for a sudden and when I felt his warm breath fanning on my neck, I felt my legs weaken but I remained standing as I gathered all my strength despite the intense fear inside me.

I looked at him and his face was too close to mine, however, I could not see his face but only a shadow, "Don't you dare, push me away Princess. You're mine." He said in a firm deadly voice.

"I... I'm not, y-yours!" I exclaimed while trying to get out of his hold, and fear once again radiated in my body when his red eyes flared in fire as he looked intensely right at me. I could feel the heat affecting me from those burning eyes.

Suddenly, his free hand caught my chin firmly, and it hurts, making my tears continuously run down into my cheeks. I felt like my cheek was going to rip off any moment. "MINE! You will never get away from me, Princess. I will find you, I will." He said and I saw the white sharp fangs that came out of his shadow face as he was about to bite me.

I was frozen on my spot, shock, but my voice came out when I felt his fangs, burning my skin, "No!" ~~

"No!" I gasped, sitting up on my bed as I kept panting in fear. I touched my neck from where he bite me in my dream and looked around my room with sweat all over my face, what was that? It feels so real. Until now, fear is still building inside me which is hard to move on. I shook my head, it was just a nightmare.

It wasn't real, who could have red eyes then? What was that, a fantasy? Tch. Who would ever believe that kind of stuff, I am not a child anymore. That's ridiculous. I looked out the window and saw that the sun was already rising. Oh shit! I'm late for work.

I get up quickly and prepare for my work.

*****

"Miss beautiful!" A man from the corner called, he was looking at me so I walked towards him.

"Yes, may I know your order sir?"

"Give me a beef steak, 1 Chicken Fillet and 2 rice." He said and winked.

Looking at him, he is probably in his 50s, I just give him a smile as I put the list on my note.

I have to smile at my customers no matter what, this is my job as a waitress and I have to work properly so I will not get fired... otherwise I will lose my job and I could not let that happen.

I need money and I will do everything, even though I will suffer.

"Coming right up!" I cheered and immediately went to the counter.

I gave the list to my co-worker who is taking care of the list connecting to the kitchen. After a little more time, the order came and I took it to serve to my customer.

When I came back to the table, I saw him smiling sheepishly at me. When I got closer, "Miss beautiful, wanna join me?" He asked as his voice turned low.

"I'm sorry sir, I have a job." I said as I put the plates of food on the table.

But I felt his hand touching my leg and so I flinched, not realizing that the tray I was holding touched the glass of water making it thrown towards him.

He gasped standing up, "What the heck did you do!?" He exclaimed.

I bowed my head, "I'm s-so sorry s-sir." I could feel my heart beating so loud in fear. I am so afraid that I might get fired.

"Do you think your sorry could fix this!?" He yelled once again. "You ruined my shirt!"

"I am very very sorry sir." I said as I bowed again.

"What is happening here?" I heard my manager ask with a tone of anger.

I stood up straight facing our manager. "I'm sorry ma'am, he touched my leg causing me to flinch, and I did not realized I-"

"What the fuck, touch your leg? And now you are making such lies!? Damn it! This restaurant is the worst, you could not even serve me right!" The middle aged man exclaimed with his voice rising up.

My manager sighed and faced me, "Vern, it seems that you have to go and rest for now. I will take care of your wage and deduct the compensation you caused for this day. I'm sorry, but you are fired." She said in a calm and apologetic voice.

I felt my world turned down... I was losing hope. I couldn't imagine I would end up like this... unemployed.

I looked down and nodded at my manager as I walked out of the scene. I don't know what I did, I just saw myself walking out of the restaurant holding my bag looking down in the road while walking. I felt lost.

I was walking in the hallway out of myself. I needed money, I could not even eat properly just to save a little penny.

Why did the world do this to me? Why is it so hard to earn money?

When I desperately need it, it seems like the doors are being closed for me, shutting me down. I worked hard night and day but- ouch!

I feel down on the ground not knowing that there was a wall on my way but my mind keeps floating somewhere.

"The fuck. Watch where you're going." A stern voice of a man cursed at me... his voice was so cold but I did not even dare to look at him as I picked my bag and stood up. I thought I bumped into a wall but it seems like it was a man, however I am too tired to even glance at him.

I started walking once again, not even saying a word. Passing whoever the people on the way.

"My Lord, are you okay?" I heard a voice asked to whom I don't know, as I continued walking but I could feel daggers burning inside me from someone's stares. I ignore it, not caring of my surroundings.

Suddenly, my phone beeped and I ignored it. I didn't know where I was heading. I don't know where my feet are taking me. Just when I heard another beeping of my phone. I took it and answered the caller.

"Hello." I said weakly.

"Vern! Come here right now! Your father was taken into the emergency room!" Sheina said which made my eyes widen, my heart keeps beating fast in fear.

Shit! I immediately ran as fast as I could, good thing my feet were heading me towards the Saint Luke Hospital and it is not far from here. Oh God, please save my father. Please save him, he is the only person that was left in me. Please give him to me at least, extend his life. I prayed while running nonstop, the adrenaline seems to have rushed inside my body as I felt nothing but fear, exhaustion did not even come to me.

When I reached the hospital I immediately went to the emergency room. I was about to enter when Sheina saw me and held my arm, stopping me.

"You can't go inside, Vern. Stay here, let's wait for the news." She said with worry on her face.I could not help but burst in tears as I slowly sat on the waiting bench on the side of the wall.

"This is my fault!" I exclaimed, blaming myself. I could not even give my father proper medication because I have no money. He has been unconscious here in the hospital for almost a year and I can't do anything about it. I have no money to even get him out of here or cure him.

I felt Sheina caressed my back soothing me, "This is not your fault, Vern. Don't blame yourself."

Sheina is a nurse who was assigned to take care of my father and since it has been a year, we two made a bond of friendship, that is why, every time my father experiences this situation. She always calls me in case of an emergency.

I faced her, "Thank you, Shen... for always here with me."

She smiled at me, "I've been there, Vern. But I lost the battle... I lost my mom. So keep on fighting Vern. Don't be like me... don't give up."

******* A/N : viona99 ********

· All characters and events in this book are made out of fictitious ideas and any resemblance to any real persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Any businesses, locations, and organizations, while real, are used in a way that is purely fictional.

· This book contains mature content including explicit and suggestive language, drug use, violence and overall mature themes throughout the entire book. This story is not your typical romance and is suited for readers who prefer darker themes in fiction.

- The pictures used aren't mine, credits to the owners.

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