Chapter Two: Not a Day over 21

       Today is my 51st birthday, but I still look as if I'm eighteen. Birthdays aren't that special because we have a lot of them around here. Tatianna is strangely making a big deal about it. Recently, there have been a lot of sneaking around and little whispers in this big house, and I don't know anything about it. One would guess they are planning a surprise party; but there is already one planned. One thing that isn't a surprise is Tatianna had another baby. A little boy named Mihai (me-hi).
        I woke up to confirmation calls from my family saying they could make it to my party. I want it to be strictly family this year. So far everyone is coming including my nephew Kain and his fiance Kira.
        As I walked out of my room a strange feeling overcame me. A feeling of emptiness. I am fifty-one and have no children to call my own. I should at least have twelve by now.... at least I had planned to. It is against family rules for me to have children when I am living with my sister. My one and only love had grown old and died without me. The only love I have now is my sister.

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        Evening time is present time, that's all the kids talk about. Presents presents presents. I expected a few paintings or a new car. I was taken back when Tatianna's husband Guapo blindfolded me.
"Is this necessary?" I asked as he guided me through the house, "please don't walk me into a wall".
"Oh hush!" He playfully hissed at me.
       I walked until I felt mush between my toes, heat on my back, and the sound of butterfly wings. "Is he crazy?! I cant be outside!" I thought it my head. He is a vampire too, and he was still behind me, so the crazy thoughts left my head. 
        "Happy Birthday from the kids and I" he said as he uncovered my eyes.

           I was taken back; there was a indoor garden. The wall facing outside was all windows, so I could have the feeling of being outside in the daytime without the fear of becoming ash.
        The garden was full of perfect plants and trees. There was a gorgeous lion fountain in the middle of this Eden. Flying around were beautiful butterflies, my favorite of all bugs. Placed alongside are benches so I could read in my peaceful garden. By far; this is the best gift.
"This is amazing!" I shouted as I gave him a hug.
"It gets better, put the blindfold on."
I pulled the blindfold over my eyes and gave him my arm so he could guide me. I was really happy about my gift. It was a major surprise.
         I walked in and Gaupo uncovered my eyes then walked away. Standing in front of me was Tatianna. She was holding baby Mihai and she shot a smile at me. I was confused. "You have such a beautiful son." I said trying to break the ice. "YOU have such a beautiful son." she elaborated. I raised an eyebrow at her. Now I was very confused. She walked over to me and put Mihai in my arms. "I know you have always wanted one" She spoke softly. This felt like a dream, this couldn't be happening.  I stared at Tatianna just waiting to wake up. "According to father it is okay if you adopt one of my babies. Happy Birthday."
       I never woke up from that dream. I finally had a child to call my own.

 

Chapter One: Shatterd Dreams

             My name is Kaysi Mortelle, and this is my story. I am a pure blood, which is a vampire who is born a vampire. My father has brought the vampire population into Bridgeport, and it was going to be my duty to carry on the task. I can not express the excitement that overwhelmed me. I had it all planned out. I was in love; engaged to be engaged. I had a whole list of baby names under my pillow. My dream was in arms reach. Then it disappeared. Tatianna was born. According to tradition, it is the youngest who carried on the challenge. When I was young my mother was told she could not have any more kids. Well that was a lie. A lie that ruiend my life. Now I live with my sister, helping her out with her diaper dashers. When I look at her husband, I think of my boyfriend who grew old without me. When I look at her kids I wish they had my eyes. I love Tatiana,I just hate what she has done to me.