Sweet Aphrodite's POV
I gathered my things quickly. I put my pens and notebook in my bag then threw the crumpled paper in the trash bin. To return the four books that I used, I picked them up and brought them on their respective bookshelves.
Seeing the dark sky as I walk out of the library, I realized that I have been there for too long. I glanced at my wristwatch and learned that it is already a quarter to six in the evening. I am not feeling well and I noticed that my eyes and breath feel warm. I touched my neck with the back of my hand and realized that it is not normal. I have a high fever. My body feels sore and I think, I can't make it to my work tonight.
I fished my phone from my bag and started typing a message to my boss that I need to rest tonight. I told him my situation and it is a relief when he replied that he understands.
My body is now rebelling against me after abusing it for too long. I usually don't have a decent rest because if I have free time, I pour it into studying. Just like today and last night. I've been studying hard for the coming prelim examination.
I have to make sure that I'll get excellent grades to maintain my scholarship here at Ruther University.
The number of students and staffs inside the campus is already small. I did not notice the time. When I am already outside the University, I stood at the waiting shed, waiting for the bus.
I immediately grabbed my bottled water from my bag after I coughed dryly. I think I have flu. The relief of the water on my throat comforted me for a bit. I was about to throw the empty bottle on the trashcan beside me when I noticed who are there. My eyes widened and I almost made a step back.
The twin is staring at me intently as if I interest them. My heart pounded when I remembered what just happened in the cafeteria a few days ago. They are not human, I am sure of that. I did not even notice that they are beside me as if they just came out of nowhere.
Daniella was about to talk after she opened her mouth but on cue, a bus came. I immediately walked towards it when it stopped. Relief washed all over me as I walk in the aisle and learned that they are not going too. I sat near the window and when I glanced at their spot, I caught them still staring at me. Daniella smirked and it was creepy for me. It is like she knew something.
I looked away and sighed exasperatedly.
After few minutes, the bus stopped in front of the gate of the village. The guard greeted me politely when I entered that I exchanged with a smile.
It is just six in the evening but it is already silent. Only a few are walking inside the village but I am not that scared because they fixed the light on the lamposts and made sure that the streets are not dark after the crimes that happened here.
I can't help but hug myself when the wind blew harshly. The coldness sent a shiver down my spine and a tinge of fear rested on my chest when I realized that it doesn't feel normal. I suddenly made my steps bigger when I felt that someone is following me. I half ran the distance between me and our apartment then I opened the door panicking.
I was about to close it when suddenly the twin appeared in front of me. I almost jumped out of shock but I still tried to close it. Fortunately, I succeeded. I doubled the lock to make sure that I am safe. I stared at the closed door for a moment then sighed in relief when they did not try to break in.
I turned my back and almost fell on the floor when I saw them in front of me. I looked at the possible ways how they managed to enter but there is nothing.
"What the hell?" I uttered in a mixture of fear and shock.
My bag fell from my grip and I step aside, trying to keep a distance from them. Daniella looked like a villain planning something bad on me while her twin brother is just staring at me without any emotion in his face. I don't know if I should be happy that Stella and Irene are not here so they will be safe or I will be scared because I am alone.
"What are you doing here? How did you manage to get inside here?" I asked, gathering all the strength that is going away from me.
I am feeling so sick and here I am, encountering this twin who is not human.
In a swift move, Daniella covered my neck with his palm, disturbing my breathing. She tightened her grip when I tried to remove her hand on me.
"What are you?" she asked in a hard tone while glaring at me.
Her hand feels cold on my skin. I closed my eyes for a moment when she gripped harder, stopping my breath.
"I'm h-human," I struggled to answer.
Her glare intensified and it seems like she did not like my answer.
"Human, huh? Then how can you explained what happened yesterday?" She tilted her head while asking.
I tried harder to remove her hand on me while gasping for air but she is too strong. I am defenseless.
I shook my head to answer her question because I don't know and isn't that normal? I should be the one asking how did they do that and what kind of creature are they!
Daniel effortlessly removed Daniella's grip on me. His sister did not like it but she silently followed him. I touched my neck as I gasp for air. My breath took time to be at a normal pace again. I closed my eyes tightly and gritted my teeth when I realized that my sick feeling got worse.
"You are not a human. Only creatures that have powers and ability could move in the moments that I stopped! You were able to see what happened and that is an indication that you are not a human." Daniella stared at me like she is losing her patience.
I massaged my head when I felt a little dizzy. I just want to rest but I might get killed by these two. I don't know.
"As far as I know, I am a human," I said with finality and glared at them. "Your ability could be imperfect during that time that is why I was not affected and I don't care! I won't tell anyone so calm down, you'll not get busted. Could you just leave me alone?" I uttered frustratedly when my body ached again.
Daniella rolled her eyes and glanced at her brother. "We don't care if we got busted because Daniel could easily remove memories. What we want is to know, what are you?"
"I am a human! Stop pestering me!" My voice rose due to exasperation. I just want to rest!
Her eyes widened. "Don't fucking raise your voice to us. We could kill you on the spot if we want to. Have respect for the high-class creatures. We are half-vampire and half-with, bitch," she uttered dangerously.
I can't feel the fear anymore when my sickness is already overpowering my body. I just sighed and made steps to walk past them but Daniella tugged my arm causing me to bounce back to my place earlier.
She looks fuming mad then her eyes turned red. "Don't turn your back to us!" she shouted and opened her palm in front of me.
My eyes widened when I saw a glowing thing coming out of her hand. It is a color in the middle of pink and violet. I closed my eyes due to its blinding light and I know it would hit me.
"Daniella, stop it!" Her twin brother shouted.
But I think it was too late. I embraced myself, waiting for the impact of that glowing thing on me but instead, I heard a loud thud followed by Daniella's grunts.
I opened my eyes and saw Daniella on the wall as if she was thrown away against it. It caused cracks and a crater. I looked around, looking for the mysterious man. Did he just save me?
Daniel helped his sister who is grunting in pain then he glanced at me with so much curiosity.
My eyes widened when I realized that the wall was a bit destroyed. I am doomed!
"Bitch!" Daniella shouted and was about to attack me but her brother stopped her.
I glared at her in so much frustration. Now, I need to pay for the renovation of that area!
"You are the bitch! I did not do anything to you. You are the one who keeps pestering me!" I shouted, very pissed and annoyed.
She laughed sarcastically. "Didn't do anything? Then explain how I was thrown away?!"
"Probably karma," I answered. "Now, leave and before you do that, fix that wall if you can do something about that!"
She keeps on trying to attack me but her brother is stopping her. Daniel stared at me like he is analyzing me but then he nodded.
I shook my head and held my nape. I just want to rest. Why does this need to happen?
"I am not yet done to you!" she shouted when I started walking towards my room. "Let me go, twin!"
"Daniella, stop!"
"Be ready because I am not yet done, Sweet Aphrodite. I'll get back to you!" she threatened with the anger dripping on her voice like acid.
I quietly entered my room and crawled on my bed. That was too much happening.
I am falling asleep then I suddenly opened my eyes when I remembered something.
How was she thrown to the wall? How I was saved when the mysterious man was not even there? It seems impossible if Daniel did that because I can see that he would never hurt his twin sister.
I did not see what happened but I am sure, I was saved.