Chapter 5
I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t have a headache in the morning, like I thought I would, from all the alcohol.
I remember everything. Everything that happened. Everything that Vincent did.
When I woke up last night, I was in my bed. Now, I’m in the kitchen, staring at the place where grandma was.
If I was at home, and didn’t go to the fucking party, none of this would happen.
Tyler and Mia-his wife- stayed over night. It was 12 o’clock now, and they were people walking around in the kitchen.
Tyler said they were detectives.
“Hailey”Mia called
“You can come to stay with us, in the castle” I shook my head not moving my eyes from grandma’s place.
“I have family. I called them last night, and they will be coming for me. They’ll be in the airport. I’m leaving” I whispered lying.
“Oh.” I nodded getting up.
I walked past her and upstairs to grandma’s room. It still smelt of her floral fragrance.
There were several boxes, stacked up in the corner. I walked towards them, picking them up, and putting them on the bed.
I don’t care where I go, but I am not staying here.
I walked to grandma’s wardrobe and opened. Picking up all the clothes I stuffed them in a box, just as the door opened and Mia walked in.
“Do you need any help?” I shook my head as she sat down on the bed. I picked up all the folder’s grandma told me to never touch, and turned around to see Mia staring at me.
“You can’t keep quiet all the time Hailey. It’ll eat you from inside”
“I don’t care” I muttered stuffing the folders in the box, just as one fell on the floor.
Mia picked up the papers and pictures before looking at me.
“Who’s Laura?” She asked confused
“My mom” I took the papers and pictures off her and put them in the box.
“There’s a letter for you” she bent down and stood up handing me an envelope with my name on it. It was grandma’s writing.
“I’ll be downstairs” I nodded as she walked out the room, closing the door behind her.
I sat down on the sofa, ripped the envelope open, pulling the paper out.
Hi sweetie.
I don’t know when you might get this. You might already know, god knows when I die. I just wanted to write it down so if time comes,you know.
Through out the letter, remember Hailey, that your grandma loves you a lot, and she’s sorry.
I know after I die, you won’t have anyone left. Maybe you’re married right now? I don’t know really. I don’t know when I’ll die.
Just know grandma loves you before, you read on from now. I love you Hailey, more than anything.
**
They’re watching you. Always. You might never know when they are. But they always are. They’re all around you. You can’t see them. Most are good, most are bad.
Spirits. I’m talking about spirits, Hailey. They might even be reading this with you.
Remember when I told you to never look at my files,and you being the good girl you are, never did. Now I’m telling you to look at them Hailey.
Go get my files, before reading anymore.
I stood up quickly walking to the box. I picked the box up and walked back to the sofa, sitting down and placing the box next to me, taking out all the folder, and throwing the box on the floor then carried on reading.
Are you ready?
I’m going to take that as a yes.
We start with the first folder. The blue folder. Open it up.
I picked up the blue folder, and opened it,to see pictures of grandma with a wolf next to her.
The first picture you’ll see it me with a wolf? That wolf is your mother.
I know shocking. I’ll get to it.
The next picture will be of your parents. Do you see how happy they look? But do you see the person behind them? The one standing close to them, but they can’t see anything.
That’s the person- spirit,that will kill us all Hailey. We are the Carter Family Hailey. If you ask any supernatural who the Carters are, they’ll tell you the most ferocious family.
Now I bet you’re confused. Supernatural?
Do you remember,when you made me watch that movie, about those vampires and werewolfs? What was it called....
Let me search it up, just wait.
Oh yes. Twilight. I smiled
You could say we’re like a new version of twilight. The better,more improved version of twilight. Vampires don’t really sparkle in the sun.
Now.. are you still confused? No? Yes? I don’t know really know what you’re thinking.
Now, open the purple folder. This folder is all about you. The most important folder to me.
Have you opened it. I’ll read it to you okay. You’ll see nothing now,but I see words on the papers. All you see is blank papers right? Don’t worry, you’re not going crazy.
Hailey Ella Carter.
The girl who will see spirits, after Susan Ella Carter.( me)
A girl who will think she’s alone, but is surrounded by spirits.
Some spirits might want to use her body, to be evil. Some spirits might want to kill her. Some spirits might want to save her.
She has to be strong.
**
Hailey, I don’t know how old you will be when you read this, maybe you can already see the spirits, I don’t know.
But if you’re still not 18, then I need to tell you.
I need to tell you, that when you turn 18, that’s when spirits will be able to contact you. Some may even use your body to do their own things. You have to be strong.
I know you might have a few questions running around your head. And I’ll answer the questions that I think you might want to know about.
How to find out if someones a supernatural?
That’s hard, because they shift back into a human. You never know Hailey, you might be living among them. You’re a spirit talker, you are not like a normal supernatural. You won’t have the same things as they do.
You can smell a human, when you’re a supernatural.
Why is your mom a wolf?
Me and your grandad are both human. I don’t know how your mom become and wolf. One day, she started heating up, and we were confused. We were going to take her to the hospital but she said no. She knew the reason why. So she shifted into a wolf. That’s when she told us, that the moon goddess, was going to make me a spirt talker. I was confused.
After that day our whole life changed, we weren’t normal.
What is a supernatural?
Werewolfs, vampires, fairies, witches, wizards, many more.
How do I know all this? Why am I tell you this now?
At this point you might think that your whole life was lie, Hailey. But it wasn’t. If I was still alive, I would only tell you a couple of days before your 18th birthday.
I know all this because I was that girl once. The one who could see spirits, who could talk to them,help them.
I know you might be wondering how I died? (I hope you are)
Did you see that black guy with a hoodie on, in your parents picture?
That’s the guy who will kill me.
And you know why I am so certain? Because that’s his job. To kill the Carter Family. He killed your parents, your grandad and now he’ll kill me.
Why didn’t I tell you about any of this before?
Because you were young. I didn’t want you to concentrate on these things until you were 18. I lied to you about your parents dying in an accident, and your grandad dying of cancer. I’m sorry Hailey. Will you forgive your grandma? Yes? Perfect.
I know you won’t have anyone when I leave, but I will always beside you. We all will be.
**
Do you where I’m writing this letter?
With your grandad sat down next to me, drinking coffee. Hopefully he won’t spill it because my hand hurts, and I can’t write anymore.
I don’t know how old you are now Hailey. But from the inside and outside, you are amazing.
I had tears running down my eyes.
I covered my face, with my hands and laid my head on my knees. I can’t do any of this, alone.
“Hailey?” I heard Tyler’s voice. I wiped my eyes quickly and sat up properly, looking at him and Mia walk in the room.
“Yes?”
“We can’t let you leave. We know you have no one else Hailey. I know” I shook my head standing up.
“I’m leaving. I don’t know you guys. I’ll go back to Carrington, and live there. I’m 17, and my birthday is in a week. I can do it.” He shook his head.
“No”
“I need to leave. Please” I whispered and he sighed, looking at Mia.
“We can’t Hailey. I’m sorry. But you can live with us”
“No! I’ll call the cops.”
“And say what? They’ll take you to an orphanage” Tyler crossed his arms.
“I need to go back. My mom- I need to see her”
“O- wait. Hailey, may I see that picture?” Mia walked past me and to the sofa, with all the pictures scattered around.
“No wai-” she picked up the picture with grandma and a brown wolf.
“You’re a-” she stuttered confused.
“I’m a what?” I asked looking at Tyler as he walked closer to Mia.
“What’s a wolf doing with your grandma? Wasn’t she scared?” Tyler asked taking the photo and putting it back down, while his eyes scanned the papers.
“Stop reading” I pushed them away and sat down on everything.
“Answer my question” he ordered and I shrugged.
“I don’t know. She liked animals”
“That’s quite a big animal for your grandma. Don’t you think?” I shrugged again.
“You guys won’t believe me” I whispered under my breath.
“Believe what?” Mia asked confused.
“How did you-”
“Answer it” they both sat down on the bed, staring at me, trying to figure me out.
“Well have you seen the movie twiligh-” I shook my head. I can’t tell strangers what’s happening in my life. I hardly believe it myself, and they’ll think I’ve gone crazy.
“Twilight? Yep. What about it?” Mia asked carefully
“Nothing. Seriously guys, it’s nothing. I’m going and it’s final” I stood up.
“Tell us Hailey. It might help you. I know that you have all this bottled up inside you and you just want to scream and let the world know, but you can’t because you’re scared. I know how it feels Hailey. Maybe we can help”
she hit a fucking nerve I had tears in my eyes. She was right. I want the world to know what’s happening to me. I want them to take all the pain and not me.
“Werewolfs. Vampires. Supernatural. I don’t know” I whispered and Mia started coughing.
“Mia you okay?” Tyler held her hand as she stopped.
“I knew you wouldn’t-”
“We believe you Hailey. Do you believe in supernaturals?” Tyler asked staring at me.
“No..I don’t know. I-I only found out today. I don’t think I do, but my grandma has never lied to me, but then again she never told me that twilight was real-ish” I sighed and Mia giggled.
“Real-ish? Twilight. Oh sweetie, twilight is a book of shit. Vampires do not sparkle. You can definitely ask me, because my mom is a vampire. I-” she froze and so did I.
“Good going Mia” Tyler muttered and she shrugged
“It just came out”
“You’re a vampire?” I questioned moving back a little. I don’t want anyone sucking my blood
“No. Tyler is. Tyler’s a hybrid. I’m a werewolf.” Oh fuck.
“I’m definitely leaving” I muttered grabbing the box from the floor, and stuffing in all the papers.
“Stop” Mia grabbed my hand
“No. Leave me alone” I muttered removing her hand.
“Hailey. Stop it” Tyler grabbing my arm.
“Leave. Me. Alone!” I screamed and they covered their ears.
High pitch noise.
“No one come close to me,or I’ll scream” I said when they grabbed my hand again.
“Stop!” I shouted just as the door opened and Vincent ran inside, standing in front of me, growling
“What are you guys doing?” He exclaimed turning to look at me.
“Are you okay Bella?” He asked touching my cheek.
“Don’t touch me. What are you? A fairy?” Tyler chuckled
“What?” Vincent asked confused.
“What are you? A fairy?” I repeated pushing him away.
“Are you here to kill me? Are you a spirt? Yes. You are. I mean, you’ve been pushing me around and all. I swear don’t come next to me. I won’t let you kill me” I grabbed a walking stick, which grandma never used, and held it up.
“What did you guys do?” Vincent asked looking at them as Tyler stared at me.
“She’s confused. She thinks we’ll kill her. She’s scared. Sh-”
“Stop!” He’s fucking reading my mind.
“Someone wants to kill her, and she thinks it’s us” he ignored me.
“Stop” I hit the walking stick on his arm.
“Mia” he exclaimed and she came forward taking the walking stick out of my hand.
“Don’t” I held onto it tightly.
“I don’t want to hurt you. I’ll leave, and then you guys carry on. You imagine I never came” I said as she let walking stick go.
“No! Bella you are not leaving” Vincent walked closer to me, standing in front of me.
“Stop! Stay there” I pushed him back either the stick.
I think I’ll go crazy.
Tyler walked towards the box on the sofa and emptied it out, and picked up the letter.
“Bella..” Vincent warned.
“It’s you. I know its you. You killed grandma, and now you’re here for me. I won’t let you kill me. I’ll leave you alone. I promise” he pushed the walking stick away, and it fell to the floor as he walked closer to me.
“Shush” he placed his finger on my lips.
“I don’t want to die” I whispered scared.
“I won’t let you”
“But you’ll kill me”
“Bella I-” I kicked him in the balls and he fell to the floor as his parents looked up.
I ran out of the door, forgetting about my stuff. I ran downstairs to see 3 guys standing there, blocking my way.
“We can’t let you leave” the middle one said.
“I can fight. I swear I can” I raised my eyebrow.
“Bella” Vincent grabbed my arm snd pulled me back to my grandma’s room.
“Your grandma’s funeral has been done. She’s been burie-”
“What!” I shouted.
“You were asleep” Tyler said and I fell to the floor.
My life at this moment is pathetic.
“Bella” Vincent sat down next to me, and wrapped an arm around me. I didn’t move it. I didn’t move myself.
He pulled me closer so our shoulders were touching.
Get up! Leave! My mind shouts.
I give up.
“I’ll protect you, Bella”
I ignored him, and looked at Tyler who was staring at me, shocked.
“She’s from the Carter Family” Tyler said still staring a time, then looked up at Mia.
“The?” Vincent asked and Tyler nodded
I took a deep breath and stood up.
“Tyler I need some information. How do I apply for the school, an hour away. And can I sell my car anywhere? I’ll ren-” Tyler stood up.
“Nope. We can’t let you go. Pick her up Vincent. Let’s go” Vincent stood up and grabbed my hand, as Tyler and Mia walked out of the room.
“Don’t or I’ll scream” I warned.
“And I’ve told you before Bella. I’ll love it when you scream” he whispered into my ear before picking me up and throwing me on his shoulder.
“Stop it. I call the police” I shouted hitting him on the back.
“Shall I give you my phone?” I glared at his back, as he walked downstairs.
“This is kidnapping. I don’t want to go”
“It’s not kidnapping if you belong to me”
“It still is” he chuckled, placing his hand on my butt.
“Hands off” I slapped his hand.
“I can’t help it” he walked out the door.
You can do this Hailey.
I moved my leg back a little and hit him in the stomach, which made him double over, my feet land on the floor.
I stood up quickly, walking away from him.
“Fuck Bella. Why do you keep hurting me?” He shouted standing up
“Stay back” I put my hand forward.
“Bella, don’t make me..” he warned walking forward towards me.
“I said stop! Vincent stop!” He grabbed my hand and spun my around, so my back was against his chest.
“Don’t tempt me Bella, I will spank you right here, right now” I froze.
“Good girl” he whispered into my ear, holding my hand, and pulling me to the forest.
I followed him to up the hill and towards the castle.
“Vincent? Come to the living room” I heard Mia call. We walked to the living room and saw,Tyler and Mia sat down on the sofa.
“Sit down Hailey” fucking scary people
I sat down on the sofa, opposite Tyler and Mia.
“You’ll be staying here” I nodded
“So you’re okay with it?” I nodded
“Are you sure?” I nodded
I’m not talking to anyone.
“Why don’t you want to talk to anyone?” Tyler asked confused. I didn’t answer.
“Bella?” Vincent called and I didn’t look at him.
“Okay. Vincent show Hailey to her room” Mia said and I stood up
Vincent held my hand and walked upstairs.
“Are you okay Bella?” I nodded looking at my feet as he pulled me upstairs.
“This is your room. And that’s my room.” He pointed to the room next door to mine. I nodded and dropped his hand, and walked into the guest room.
The walls were all white with a gold swirl- pattern.
The door closed behind me and I turned around to see Vincent walking in.
“Bella..” he whispered staring at me confused.
I didn’t answer.
“Bella, talk to me” he cupped my face, pulling me closer.
I didn’t.
“Fuck Bella. You’re going to kill me” he whispered, his harsh breath fanning over my face.
“If you don’t talk to me, I’ll spank you”
“What?” I croaked out, terrified.
“What’s wrong Bella?” He whispered wiping my eyes, gently.
“Will you stop asking that” he nodded
“If you tell me what’s wrong?”
“What’s wrong? Vincent, my grandma died. That’s what’s wrong. Someone is going to kill me. That’s what’s wrong” I exclaim moving away from him, but he grabbed my hand, holding me in place.
“I’ll protect you, Bella.” He said, running a hand through my hair.
“Why?”
“Because I will”
“But why? You don’t even know me” I looked up at him.
“I know you” he smirked slightly
“No you don’t”
“I do”
“Don’t”
“I do Bella. I know that you’re mine” I scoffed sitting on the bed.
“Yours? No way. I don’t belong to anyone. I’m not a property for you to claim” he nodded, pushing me down on the bed and hoovering over me.
“Do you want to to repeat that?” He pinned my hands over my head.
“I don’t belong-” I froze as he leaned down closer to my face.
“What were you saying, Bella?” He whispered
“I-I” he placed a kiss on my jaw, leading down to my neck.
“What were you saying, Bella?” I could feel the smirk.
“I..don’t belong to an-” he placed his lips on mine.
I looked up at him, and he was staring at me.
“Do you want me to kiss you, Bella?” He mumbled on my lips.
Yes.
“No” he chuckled standing up.
“When I ask you something Bella, I want an answer, next time. I don’t like to repeat myself” he walked out of the room.
What the fuck?