Chapter 9

****Carlos****
I was woken up by a weird noise. It kept beeping and beeping so I stood up and traced the sound. I opened the door that leads to the exterior and it was the man who had taken me to the company to sign as a model.
"What's his name again?" I asked myself as I thrust my hair backward.
"Oh hey. Good morning Mr Jeremy." I stretched my hand forth the same way he did yesterday and he shook it.
"Good morning. How was your night?" He asked.
"My night was great,yours?" I moved away from the door,creating space for him to enter.
"Splendid. Go and bath please we've got some work to do." He said and sat on one of the leather cushions.
I went into the bathroom brushed my teeth and took my bath. I opened the wardrobe. it was made of glass. I took a black shirt and a black trouser and slipped it on. I wore a black leather shoe too.
I came out and he gasped
"Wow. You look so breathtaking. Let's go and make some money." He said and he lead the way out of the house.
I shut the door and got into the car that he carried me with packed outside.
The driver drove off immediately. It took us an hour to get to the studio as Mr Jeremy as said. He talks a lot and wouldn't keep him mouth shut. I wished I could slit his throat and suck him dry.

We got there finally. I was the first to come out. I didn't wait for the driver to come down and open the door for us. I walked into the studio and they explained some stuffs to me. I went to the changing room and wore a suit. it was blue with a red tie and a leather suit.
I was to take picture with it. "What's the meaning of all these?" I asked myself.
I came out and stood in front of something. It made a sound and flashes a light whenever the guy holding it clicks on a button.
"You should at least pose." The man behind the camera eyed me.
"Pose? How?" I asked myself.
Mr Jeremy walked up to me. "Smile a little at least. Do something enchanting,that can captivate people." He said and walked away.
I began to smiled and walk round the spot,changing styles and postures.
After getting few shots, I went back into the changing room and changed into a sporting outfit. This time I was dressed as a basketball. I wore a white sneakers to match and I carried the basketball.

I also took few shots with that and work was done. I was given chicken and Chips to eat. It was tasty though.
I ate and the driver drove me back to the house.
I got home and took a nap.I woke up and decided to go see Zoe at the coffee shop. "I'll have to make friends with her or make her fall in love with me so I can lure her to my world." I said to myself. I took a quick shower and changed into black shorts and black shirt. I wore a black palm slippers. I went out and informed the driver I was going out. He got into the car and drove me.
I got there and immediately I got down people started coming towards me. They were hugging and taking pictures of me.
I tried to get away but it wasn't working. I and my driver struggled to get into the coffee shop which was locked after we got in.

I searched for Zoe but she wasn't there. I sat down and stood there waiting.
"I have to see her." I sat down and crossed my leg. The crowd was still outside.
A pale guy walked up to me and asked. "What may I serve you sir?We have all types of coffee here."
"I didn't bring money." I said to myself.
An old woman walked up to us. "omg she yelled. This is the guy that has been trending since morning." She brought out her phone and took some pictures with me.
"Give him whatever he wants. Don't take anything from him." The woman ordered,squeaked and walked away.
"I ordered a cup of Americano." I scanned his face and it was Payne. Payne from Moondor.

"I hope he doesn't recognize me. Has he seen Zoe? Does he know Zoe is Sam's mate?" These questions kept flooding my mind.

He came back with the cup of coffee and bowed slightly.
I sipped it so as not to look suspicious. I was just waiting for Zoe. I'll think of something extra ordinary to do.

Soon the crowd increased more and I got tired of waiting for Zoe to come in and I was being careful so Payne wouldn't recognize me.
I saw Sam walking towards where I was seated. Here I am,an old powerless vampire sipping coffee. I'll have to beg for my life of he catches me.
"Hi sir. The owner of this place has ordered me to give you whatever you want without payment. Feel free sir." He smiled.
It's funny thought. A werewolf serving me coffee. I smiled back and nodded slightly.

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i and Stella are on our way to the coffee shop again. I had to get to the root of the matter. "Why would someone's presence make me feel that way?" I asked Stella who just grunted on our way.
We walked to the coffee shop because we were trying to save money after parading the place for the nth time.
We got there only to meet a huge crowd waiting outside. "What's going on? Is there a celebrity inside?" Stella questioned a girl who was trying to get a picture of someone inside.
"Yes. Its a random guy who just became popular. He is so handsome." The girl said and continued squeezing herself through the crowd.
We did the same thing and got in. The security let us in because we are loyal customers.
I saw the Carlos guy seated but I wasn't here for him. I wanted to see the guy who was in black the other day. The scent was strong again,this time very strong.
The Carlos guy was walking up to us.
Stella turned to me. "How do I look? Is my makeup still perfect?" She questioned,adjusting her hair.
"Yes it is." I said and excused her.
The Carlos guy followed me. He walked up to me. "Can I have a moment with you?" He asked.
"Sorry no. I'm a little busy right now." I said politely and walked away.
I went to the counter and I felt my head spinning.
"Hi. How may I help you?" A Blondie asked me.
"I'm searching for this guy. He is always on black and he works here." I said.
"I'm sure you're talking about Sam. Let me get him for you." She said and left.
I am going to meet him. "Yes." I smiled. It was a smile of victory.
The Blondie came back. "I'm sorry,his shift was over and he just left. He passed the back door that's why you missed him." SHe explained.
"Can I pass the back door too? It's important I see him." I begged.
"Sure." She said.
"Stella! Let's go." I motioned for her and she left Carlos and came to me.
We passed the back door and ran after two guys. One was in all black and the other was in white. The one in all black looked so masculine even from behind.
I yelled "Sam!!." He didn't hear. We continued to run after them. I yelled his name again and he stopped. He turned back and he walked towards me.
I got the scent again. It was very strong. He whispered something into the one in all white ear and he screamed. "You've found your mate."
"You've found your mate?" I asked.
"Yes." He whispered. He rolled his eyes.
"I just came to ask why I always feel weird whenever I see you." I said.
"Ahh Sam I told you. You have bad luck." He said and walked forward a little. He came back after a little while.
"Why don't you come to our house and we talk this through?" Sam asked.
"No,we don't know you guys so why should we?" I protested.
"You want to know the truth then come with us." He said firmly and left with his friend.
We followed slowly behind.
"I pray this is not a bad idea." Stella said.
"Maybe they are Australians. He talked about mate." I said.
"They don't have the accent." Stella said.
They got to a house and we walked in.
We sat in the sitting room and they sat with us too.
"They can't even offer us anything to drink." Stella whispered.
"Give them a break." I said.
"I'm Sam and this is my friend Payne." He introduced himself.
"I'm Zoe and this is my friend Stella." I introduced I and my friend too.
"Can your friend excuse us? We would like to get through with this?" Payne asked.
"No. She must know everything too." I yelled.
"We'll just wipe her memory or something." Payne said.
I stood up immediately. "You cannot do that."
"Try me." Payne said.
"Whatever. I'll just say it and we'll go to our world. I'm sure you know too." Sam stood up.