Chapter 5: Mila's pov.

Was I day dreaming the whole thing?

The pain is completely gone and I feel fine.

No scratch that, I feel so energetic and full of life.

I must admit that Dean Miss Crystal caught me off gaurd.

What a master piece of a prank that had magic.

I'm starting to suspect that liquid in the cup maybe it's the side effects of it.

Look at me almost giving myself a heart attack for absolutely nothing.

Is it my first time seeing make up? What about fake Fangs?

"Wow Dean you gave me quiet a scare, your Vampire costume would win awards."

I said as my heart rate raced for reasons I don't know.

Even though I said what I said my body felt the same way I feel around snakes.

Every hair on my body was standing like there was heavy static electricity.

Something told me to run as fast as I could and not look back.

"What? Uh, uh.....Yes it's fake!?!!!!!!

Absolutely! Give me some time to....go drink bloo-

No uh....I meant to say wash my face....

Yes it's all makeup. My Fangs.....w-which are fake.

I'll go take them off too.

I was just thirsty because I smelt your bloo-

Uhm I'm hungry I haven't eaten my toast Yes.

Excuse me for a second."

Dean rushed out awkwardly vanished into thin air leaving my mouth hanging.

She was right there, how did she just vanish like a smoke cloud?

I couldn't shake the feeling that she just lied to me.

A fierce woman like her never panics for anything.

I sat down trying to slow down my racing heart, that insisted that my life was in danger.

Than someone touched me making me jump in fright.

"You a jumpy one aren't you?"

Said Dean Miss Crystal in a calm amused tone.

She looked like her normal self and she had changed the glowing red contacts for,

A normal red one that didn't glow.

After she flashed a smile showing her normal teeth, I still wasn't relieved.

"-ila? Mila? Are you paying attention?"

Said Dean Miss Crystal standing too close that goosebumps formed on my skin.

I needed to control my fear that was unwarranted.

It was just a costume and Vampire's don't exist Mila.

If you keep this up, the Dean will start laughing at you.

"Dean-"

I started speaking before Dean Miss Crystal interrupted me.

"Edith."

Said Dean Miss Crystal, correcting me.

"Call me Edith when we are alone."

Said Dean Miss Crystal smiling warmly at me.

Is it just me or she is really cute?

Even her eyes are smiling but why is she so happy?

I decided to taste the 1900s name of hers on my tongue.

"Edith?"

I said uncertain that I was saying it properly.

I was rewarded with a glow that lights up the room, brighter than the sun and stars combined.

Even people who have won the lottery Don't look this happy.

Why is she so beautiful? She's straight up magistic right now.

"My name sounds very precious, carried out your lips.

I never really liked it but some how, after you said it just now.

I felt...happy."

Said Dean Miss Crystal looking like a teenage girl, blushing looking even prettier.

Than just as quickly, it was gone and the cold emotionless face returned.

"Your name is unique, your mother must love you for making an effort of not copying the neighbors child's name."

I said smiling to which she chuckled at the irony.

"Original? Ha! I wish! I'm Edith Rosalyn Crystal III.

Creativity is not valued in my family.

Why think of a name when your child can have yours?

Atleast that's what mother always says.

I'm the first to give my kids different names.

Imagine naming Riley, Reeve and Resa my name?

Since they born on the same day it would of created chaos."

Laughed Dean Miss Crystal at the thought and I joined her.

Dean Miss Crystal's phone flashed Riley's name and she immediately rolled her eyes.

[Private call between Miss Crystal and Riley]

Riley: Mom? Help!!!!!

Dean: Give Resa the phone Riley.

Resa: Mom we need your help, I can't explain it over the phone!

Dean: It better not be Because of a card error or I'll strangle you Resa.

Resa: We would not call if we are not in trouble.

Please bring back-up. Things are not doing good.

We seem to have stabled on a trap and we can't change back.

I don't believe in voodoo but I don't know what to call it.

Dean: Open your location so I can track your phone.

Resa: Call dad. If you come alone we are as good as dead.

Dean: Okay remain calm. Tell those people to name their price or anything they want.

Do what ever to buy yourself some time.

I'm on my way.

Resa: Hurry Please, We really can't turn back or move our legs.

Dean: Remember to yield and not challenge them.

Any smart remarked would be the end of you.

(Resa hung up)

"I got to go, come,I'll drop you off your house."

Offered Dean Miss Crystal as she took a red briefcase out of her drawers.

She took one of her identical necklaces and gave it to me.

"Never take it off. If you in trouble I'll be able to find you."

Said Dean Miss Crystal before grabbing her red brif case and walking out.

I didn't ask any questions. My gut told me to mind my own business.

We walked out together and only than did I remember that I have a lecture.

"Edith, I have a lecture right now."

I blurted out in a quiet voice.

"Alright, Call me around 8, I'll drop you at Prof. Miles house.

Call me as soon as you uncomfortable or finished and I'll drop you home.

Here, take this paper, My number is on it.

I'll see you soon."

Said Dean Miss Crystal in a monotone casual tone.

"A-Alright see you soon. I'll call you."

I said to Dean Miss Crystal and I hugged her before I can stop myself.

"Please be careful. I don't know where you going but I have a bad feeling about it.

Maybe involve the police just incase?"

I said Rambling before I could stop myself.

"Or not." I rushed out once Dean Miss Crystal looked at me askew.

"You care? You care about me?"

She asked in a trance like state.

"Yes." I rushed out honestly not wanting to ruin our blooming situationship with lying.

"I care about you too Mila that's why you need to go to your lecture.

You still early."

Said Dean Miss Crystal gently before a quick peck on my lips.

My heart melted into a chocolate puddle even though it was a chased kiss.

I was floating and felt so euphoric and mellow all at once.

We parted and I walked 5 steps and turned around to see an empty corridor.

She sure is fast.

I followed her diligence and rushed to my next lecture.

I walked in and froze when I saw the Professor.

There is no way! I must be losing my mind.

"Aunty Yira?" I blurted out shocked.

Her face looked terrified and low key panicked.

My mother's sister is alive. She went missing when I was 10 years old.

Not only that but she hasn't changed a bit.

How can someone be frozen at 21?

She went missing on my 10th birthday.

I was the one who help put up the Missing person posters with her most recent picture.

No amount of dye in the world can fool me.

"Mila?" Said Aunt Yira shell shocked looking like she was about to cry.

"Yes it's me!" I said rushing to hug my mother's little sister.

"Oh my gosh Mila, Am I not dreaming?

Tell me you won't disappear as soon as I open my eyes."

Aunt Yira cried, touched as if it was a miracle.

"Listen to me, don't tell anyone not even your mother.

It's complicated, I'll explain after the lecture.

Go sit down, I'm both terrified and happy to see you."

Said Aunt Yira looking guilty but just as quickly wiped her tears and acted like nothing happened.

I don't know why that shattered my heart.

Students started filling in the lecture facility and I took my seat in the front row.

A dangerous looking girl sat next to me not sparing me a single glance.

Well it's not like we childhood best friends so I was not about to grind any salt for a stranger.

I took out my textbook and recorder and pressed play.

"A recorder? Are you sure you are in the right place?"

Said the dangerous stranger.

I ignored her and focused on the lecture.

"If you new welcome, I'm Professor Lytton.

Those who are back, welcome back."

Said Prof. Lytton with a forced tight smile.

Lytton? She threw away her surname after swimming in the fountain of youth huh?

I've never felt so disappointed in someone.

It's proves that she never wanted to be found.