Dracula

This chapter is dedicated to @coaste, @reybety and @crystal_anjola. Thank you so much for the power stones ^^

"Ivy!" Jacob called, running towards them with Niel and Ian bit his lower lip and rolled his eyes when they arrived. Ivy stood up and he followed suit.

"There's no such thing as a mountain climbing virtual game in the arcade," Jacob added in between his breaths and Ian turned away while whistling.

"Were you just trying to get rid of us,so you could steal Ivy away?" Niel asked, poking his shoulder.

" Yes, Lord Dracula.. you came here to take her away, didn't you?"Jacob queried.

Ian stared at Ivy who dubbed Niel and Jacob's accusations as absurd, Ian couldn't possibly lie to them because of her but he mentioned that they were enjoying their activities. Niel and Jacob's fury were on the same level, they were shocked to see Ian because he clearly stated that he wasn't coming with them but he told them that he got a call from a staff to come over and check out the new game.

"What happened, Dracula? Cat got your tongue?"

" Hey, hey I forgot that the release of the game was til' next year and what's with the new nickname? "He posed, taking his glasses off.

" Well, everyone knows that only vamps loves dark clothing!" Niel stated.

" That's only is animated movies, " Ian opposed.

" Guys, guys.. can we quit yapping and go explore this damn park?! "Jacob suggested, hanging both hands on their shoulders.

At that time, Ivy had snuck off to watch a small magic show held at the park when the three men had settled their disputes and turned to fetch the lady who was supposed to be with them they couldn't find her. Their oral war was boring which led to the formation of her crazy idea of running away.

" Guys, don't panic... she's probably using the restroom or something else,"

"Jacob this is first time she's been here, you've gotta be kidding right now!" Ian yelled.

They decided to spilt up and search for their Cinderella. Ian ran crazily as he navigated his way through the human obstacles in his way and searching for her even if she was almost like a needle in a haystack.

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Ashley came over to see Bea and they went to a spa to strengthen their bond. Their conversations were mainly about beauty and how Ash's career was becoming successful.

Both women laid on their allocated facial beds while the spa attendants massaged their delicate bodies.

"So did you tell Ian about me?" Ashley begun.

"Not really, his schedule's really tight, he hasn't been answering his calls, "

" Oh, maybe he's busy with the new swimsuit launch supposedly for Canada, "

" Yes, I almost forgot.. you seem to be interested with all things relating to Ian, "

" Umm.. yes. I've always wanted to meet him again so I've studied about him for like ages and I've always dreamt of working with or for MOVE, that's why I get updates regarding the company, "

" Oh, but you know.. he has -"

" Anger issues, yes but that doesn't matter I think people should try to see the good in him first before paying attention to his bad side"

Bea's heart fluttered as Ash said those words. It made her excited that there was another person who didn't hate on Ian because of his condition but unlike Ivy who didn't know a thing about her hubby, Ashley knew almost everything.

" Yes, you're right, "she concurred.

They finished up their session and drove over to Bea's vacation house since Ashley wasn't busy at work. Bea led Ashley to her bedroom and they both laid on the bed to view some old photographs from Bea's album.

"Your sister seems really busy with work,I don't see her around that much," Ashley mentioned while holding a pic of Bea and Anika when they were younger.

" Yes, she's trying to partner with a NGO here in France and its time consuming, "

"Being a businesswoman does take a lot of work. My dad said that he needs me to get married to a workaholic like me, "

"Haha.. I wish I did same for Ian. He's addicted to his profession like a lot,"

" Really? I wonder how he is, presently it's been years since I saw him,"

" He's doing great and I'm pretty sure he'd be excited to see you too," Bea said, smiling and Ashley blushed.

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" I'll need a volunteer," The magician repeated.

Ivy was enjoying his little rabbit show and she kept clapping over and over again like a five year old, the audience consisted of ten humans which were slowly reducing.

The magician was a middle aged guy and he kept trying to win the hearts of his audience but he couldn't grasp their hearts properly. There was no way he could maintain it with just card tricks and rabbits disappearing so he so he decided to try out something extreme - making a human disappear but there wasn't any volunteers.

He looked around in his small crowd and suddenly smirked mischievously.

"Yes,you..pretty lady please come up,"he said, pointing over to Ivy and she placed her hand on her chest to confirm if she was the one. In excitement, she ascended the platform but when she turned everyone had left, sadly.

"Tsk..tsk,they keep leaving everytime,"he said with a long face. "You're the only one that stayed please let me give you a drink or something in return,"he obliged and Ivy paused to think first but he looked very sad and pitiful anyone would fall for the sorrowful look he was wearing so she nodded.

He led her to his tent and asked her to sit on the couch while he left to get a drink for her.

Ian spotted Ivy's head amidst the crowd and quickly headed there even if he was still far from the magician's tent.

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Ivy stood up to explore the tent, she admired the action figures on the table but her gaze landed on a used pipe, she felt disgusted by the object and was about to return to her seat when she felt a pair of two hands on her hips.

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