4.3 Samantha's Ghost

Blake was tossing and turning in his bed. Since the night he had killed Sam he was racked with guilt and remorse. The voice in his head kept saying "Why Blake, why?" Then he woke up with start but it wasn't his room, he was somewhere else. It was dark as he looked around that was all he could see darkness. There was no window, no door but he heard the voice again, "Why Blake why?"

Blake screamed in panic, "Who are you? I haven't done anything...show yourself!"

"Murderer...murderer." as the voice echoed louder in the room. Then a figure approached Blake and as the figure got closer he saw who it was, Sam.

"Sam, is it really you?"

"Look at me Blake...I'm dead because of you. Why?"

"You took your love away from me and gave it to someone else but I never meant to kill you, for that I'm so sorry."

"I may have cheated on you but I never deserved to die like this. Do you know why I had the affair? I was lonely. We hadn't made love in a month. You were always tired, busy or doing research. I begged you too take time off but no there was always an excuse that is how I ended up in another man's bed because he noticed me when you didn't."

"I'm so sorry Sam."

"You murdered me Blake and you are sorry..." Sam started to fade away and kept repeating, "You murdered me, you murdered me."

When Blake looked around, suddenly he was back in his room but now he was on the floor with his Dad and William by his side.

"Blake what happened?" Will asked.

Blake was in a state and replied, "I saw Sam and she blames me for what happened. What am I going to do?"

Estevan could see the pain he was in and tried in part to comfort his son, "Listen to me Blake, you shouldn't have killed her in the way you did but remember she is partly to blame for her part in making you feel the way she did. It's just your own guilt playing tricks."

"Dad, I agree what Sam did was wrong but Blake shouldn't have used his powers to kill her."

"We are here for you and will help you in any way we can. I promise." looking at his brother.

Estevan went back to bed leaving the boys to talk and cuddled up to Dawn. A few hours later Dawn found him sitting up in bed, "What's wrong?" Dawn asked

"It's nothing go back to sleep." Dawn went to sit with Estevan and lovingly said, "Talk to me."

He looked at her and said, "I'm leaving town for a few days. Mathew needs my help."

Dawn looked puzzled at this sudden departure and the thoughts that were running through her mind were awful but asked, "What's happened?"

"Going straight like you asked has had a knock on effect. One of the guys attacked Mathew and I need to help him." Dawn suddenly thought, 'He's going to sell drugs again and I fell for it. How stupid am I.'

"Estevan get the police."

"It's not how it works. I told you it is not that easy going straight."

"Estevan you promised..." feeling let down by him.

"The guy needs to be dealt with."

"See if Mathew is ok but call the police."

"Dawn, I can't and I may..."

Dawn now lost her temper with Estevan, "Don't you dare tell me you would deal in drugs again. If you do I won't be here when you get back." Now they were at each other's throats. 

Estevan got dressed while still having an argument and said, "You have to trust me Dawn. I will call you, ok." He tried to kiss her goodbye but she turned her back on him. Estevan heart sank he wanted to explain but didn't have time.

He saw Blair as he was walking towards the stairs, "Haven't you sorted things out with Teddy?"

"No not yet. I gave her till night fall and she hasn't appeared so I guess it's really over. Do you need help as I could real do with a good fight right about now?"

"Thanks but you sound as if you need to sort things out and when you do, make another baby rather than try and kill her."

"Listen..." as he was losing his temper.

"Blair save it and talk to Teddy." 

Blair followed him to the front door and when Estevan opened the door he said, "Talking of Teddy here she is." Letting her inside. "Here's some advice try talking to each other."

"Hi Blair."

3.16 Betrayal

Advisory: Some Coarse Language 

The house was always noising since Art came along. Spencer was out most nights working to keep out of his sisters way because he knew Heather and Will wanted quality time with Art. Mathew loved his cousin but hated it when he cried. This evening was no exception and Heather was getting stressed because she didn't know how to stop him crying. Mathew decided to stay out of the way so took Snowie outside to watch the stars.

"It's peaceful out here." Mathew stated.

"Heather seems to be having a hard time?"

"Estevan offered to help but Aunt Heather says she can cope."

"When are you sitting your exams?" Snowie asked.

"Don't know. Dad says they are important but I just can't bring myself to revise. Are you going home for summer?"

"Your exams are important and I don't know if I want to return home. I'm having too much fun here with you."

Mathew didn't reply. He'd only found out recently that his Dad was sending him travelling but he couldn't bring himself to tell Snowie.

Sam was trying to explain to Blake about her affair but no words would comfort Blake at this point.

Blake demanded, "You bitch how could you treat me like this?"

"Blake I'm so sorry it's just..." Almost to the point of tears.

"It's just what you are sorry. Don't you even try and apologize. You are fucking someone else while we were planning to get a place together and still continued to see them after we are living together. Tell me Sam how am I supposed to forgive you?"

"It was never meant to happen..."

"Which bit Sam? The kiss, his hands over your body or you in his bed letting him touch you? I can't even bring myself to forgive and you will have to leave the flat."

"Blake, I have nowhere to go. I...I want to stay here and be with you."

"It's too late. It's either you leave voluntary or else."

"What does that mean?"

"You don't want to know. Besides I'm sure your bit on the side will take you in!"

"Please Blake I'm begging you gave me another chance. We can make this work!"

Blake said with his temper simmering, "No we can't, you betrayed me, Sam. Now go."

"No I won't. I can't, I love you."

Blake started to yell, "If you loved me then you would have respected me, us and what we had but you chose to be with someone else..."

"We can work through this, Blake."

"Never. Now go."

"But..."

Blake's tone becoming more harsh with each word, "I said leave." Sam tried to go near him but he pushed her away. She could see he was ready to explode but she wanted to make him understand. Sam wanted things the way they used to be before the affair. 'Why did Estevan have to see her? Why was she having the affair?'

"I have to get my things, Blake."

"Leave a forwarding address and I'll send them." She ignored him and went into the bedroom to gather her things. Blake couldn't believe what was happening. He loved her so much but this pain was just too intense. The thought of her going to this other man was more than he could bare.

Before he knew what was happening his temper was getting the better of him and it didn't help that it was time to feed either. He now wanted blood and to kill. He didn't believe in an eye for an eye but the heartache he felt was getting worse. He got to the bedroom door trying to hold back, his breathing got slower but his heart was racing. His hand was holding the handle; Blake turned the handle and started to open the door. The anger had now full control over him.

Blake was trying to fight the pain and the anger, he tried to reach his Dad or Will by thoughts but there was no response. They were either ignoring his pleas for help or the lack of practise using his thoughts was too weak to get help.

 He slowly opened the door listening to Sam crying as she was packing her clothes. Sam didn't even hear him come in or see him. He closed the door behind him. For a moment he watched her, wishing things could be back to normal but it was too late. He was here; ready to do what came natural to him hunting his prey. He remembers hearing her scream in terror as Sam had never seen this side of him but within a few moments the house was again quiet and still and Sam was no more.

3.12 The Basement

Introducing Special guest DJ Silverback Thanks for the mix to go with this chapter 

A few hours to go before the doors officially opened and the Granger household was full of ciaos. Sam was still in the bathroom putting on makeup and Blake was yelling at her to get a move on. Then there was Estevan sitting reading the newspaper looking very calm and relaxed.

Blake saw that his Dad was not ready and said, "Dad, we have to leave in an hour." Estevan didn't reply just made his way to his room to get ready.  When the door closed behind him and he was alone, for the first time in a long time he was nervous. He was going to be face to face with Dawn, the woman who turned him down but in truth felt the same way but was just being too stubborn to admit it.

The clothes he was wearing tonight were ready. It would be the first time anyone would see this side of him but he was only interested in one opinion and that was Dawn. When he first met her it was her eyes that drew him in. When he moved down her face and saw her soft lips the thought of them touching his, made him tremble and by the time he got to her long, smooth legs thinking about her wrapping them around his waist, he was blown away and knew he had to get to know her. If only Dawn would come clean about how she felt, he just hoped that tonight she would.

Blair was concerned Estevan hadn't shown up yet, "Where is your Dad? He should be here by now."

William answered, "He's running late but he is on his way."

It was the third time Dawn had changed her outfit. 'Why am I bothering after all he told me to bring a plus one, besides he will have some young thing wrapped around his body as his date? I will just go show I don't care who's wrapped around him, have a drink and come home.'

When she looked at the clock she saw that she was running late she got in a taxi and made her way to the club. When she arrived there were still people lining up outside the door. She went straight inside showed the invite and headed for the lift.

William was taken by surprise when he saw his Dad, "Wow, this is weird. Dad you...look very different."

"It was the look I was going for...different."

Blake spoke to his Dad through his thoughts, 'What do you think you are doing?'

'Opening my club. If you are referring to the way I am dressed then that is my business but if you want to pick holes when are you getting married?'

The last thing Blake wanted to do was talk about marriage. Blake wasn't interested in getting married not to Sam or anyone. Deciding they would end up fighting he left and went to be with Sam.

They had got DJ Silverback to open the club.

 Blake was showing off some moves.

"Blair, have the doorman been given their instructions?" Estevan asked.

In a low tone, "They know the score!"

"Teddy not here?"

"She's not well so she stayed home." Blair answered.

"Not long before the baby arrives is it?" Estevan enquired.

"Two months but Teddy would rather the baby was born now."

"Do you know what you are having?"

"We are having a girl. I think Dawn just walked up to the other bar." 

When Estevan turned around he saw Dawn approaching the bar. He watched as she sat at the bar and drank her drink and then another. He slowly approached the bar; she was drinking when he got there. "Glad you made it."

Dawn looked up and saw Estevan standing by her, "Hi. The club is busy." trying to keep the conversation light.

"It's all thanks to you. Would you like another drink?"

Dawn just gave a half smile as a yes. He ushered the bartender to pour another drink as he took a seat next to her. "Did you come on your own?"

"Yes I did." snapping at him. Estevan got up to walk away but Dawn fell from the stool and fell into him.She could feel the ripple of his chest under her hands. Dawn loved the open shirt he was wearing and started to feel weak.

Looking up at him she gazed into his eyes, she wanted to tell him but suddenly was lost for words. Estevan could smell her perfume and her eyes were just fixed on his but he had to stay focused. She had to be honest, no more lies. He pulled away from Dawn and said, "I have to go, the club will be closing soon and you need to go home."

Dawn stood there and asked in anger, "What gives you the right to tell me to go home?"

Estevan turned to her and said in a whisper, "You need to sober up. You are upset and before you make a fool of yourself, go home."

"Who says I'm upset? Only you do. I don't need you looking out for me; in fact I don't need anyone."

Estevan was fed up with her games and in response to her said, "I'm pleased for you now GO HOME." Dawn wasn't about to listen to him she looked straight at him and yelled, "No, I'm not going anywhere."

Before she knew what was happening, Estevan dragged her out of the club and was driving her home. "Let me out of this car right now." but Estevan ignored her. 

When they got into her apartment he put her on the sofa while he made the coffee. He told her to drink it and when she had finished said, "I'm not a child. I can look after myself. You didn't have to yell at me."

"I came over was polite and you snapped at me. You are the one upset and taking it out on me, question is why?"

"I'm not upset." trying to lie.

"I'll be off then. You are home safely and I need to shut up the club. Hope we work together soon. Goodbye Miss Star." 

He got to the door and Dawn said, "What that's it? You are going to walk away?"

Estevan turned to look at her and replies firmly, "What am I walking away from?"

"You know you are right, you need to go back to your club your women..."

"My what? Are you jealous? I seem to remember you turned me down. You also reminded me daily that there was no chance for a date. So again I want to know what am I walking away from."

Dawn was trying to think, he was right she had turned him down and now she was questioning him about other woman but he was right she was jealous.

"It's nothing really so thanks for driving me home. I'll see you around."

"I'm not going until you tell me what the hell is going on. This time no more games, Dawn!"

"There is nothing to tell, so just go."

"Damn it, Dawn stop lying to me and yourself. We both know you have feelings for me."   

Dawn thought she had hid her feelings for him well but what could she say now. She went to make another coffee but Estevan stopped her. "Are you going to just stay silent?"

She couldn't look at him and said in a low tone, "Your right, I like you but you made it clear that you are no longer interested."

"What makes you think that?"

"You went cold on me. You didn't answer the phone to me yesterday." 

Estevan turned Dawn around to face him.

"You needed time to think and it is worked."

Being in his arms was where she wanted to be but she wanted more. She suddenly blurted out without warning, "Make love to me?"

Estevan loved her honesty but declined the offer, "I can't Dawn, it's not the way I do things."

Dawn was now confused and pulled away from him, "What is that supposed to mean?" 

He pulled her in close and whispered, "I only make love to someone I'm in love with. Have gotten to know and in a relationship with. I'll ask you again would you go on a date with me?"

Dawn looked at him and replied, "I'd love too."

"Dinner tomorrow night?"

"What time?"

Before walking out the door he answered, "7.30 pm."

Estevan arranged to pick her up and then left. Dawn fell to the floor with mixed feelings, she was going to have her date but why didn't he kiss her goodnight?


The Basement video The Rush Mix


Note: I'd to say that thank you to Karima who listened to my frustrations about this chapter, Thank you :)

3.10 Realisation

Sam had come to the conclusion that there was no place out there for her and Blake. After lengthy discussion with Blake and his Dad they all agreed on Estevan moving back to the main part of the house and Blake and Sam to take the self contained flat above the garage. 

Blake phone Dawn and asked if she could decorate the flat for them and she said she could fit it in around the club but did ask that Estevan was not to infer or be there at all. Blake agreed to this but Sam not realising what was going on told Estevan.

Dawn was at home working on some designs for new jobs that were coming up after the club was finished but she couldn't concentrate every stroke of her pencil or paint brush her mind kept going back to Estevan. 

There was a part that hated him and then there was a part of her that wanted him so desperately. The problem was that every meeting he teased her because she turned him down for a date. If she changed her mind would it show weakness to him and the thought of showing weakness to any man petrified her.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door and when she opened the door there stood Estevan but she was shocked at what happened next, "Do you need a lift to the house to work on the flat for Blake and Sam?"

"Thank you." Dawn thoughts started racing as they drove to the house, 'what no, I want you type looks or remarks. What is wrong with me now I want him to want me and he has gone cold on me? I suddenly what to do things with him that are so dirty. What am I saying? I must get a grip.' As Dawn cleared her head, Estevan was reading her mind the whole time and thought now I know I will be so cold that it will be you begging me.

When Dawn saw how small the flat was she discussed with Blake and Sam what they wanted and got to work advising it would ready in just two days. 

While decorating the flat Dawn was a little heartbroken that there were no visits or interruptions from Estevan. 

The only time she would see him was at lunch in the main kitchen or a meeting she had with him to discuss the club. 

He was very professional and Dawn started to hate this. Estevan hated being like this but if she wanted him, she would now have to be honest and tell him but until then he would be the perfect gentleman and businessman.

Estevan meet his son's at the plasma club as they hadn't spent time together in ages.

"How's Heather doing?" Estevan asked but before Will could answer Blake added, "Congrats to both of you."

"Thanks Blake and Dad Heather is fine but we want to hear about you and Dawn!"

"Yeah Dad, tell us, how are things going?" Blake added.

"Boys I love that you are interested but there is nothing to tell."

Will became harsh at his Dad, "Bullshit. Now spill"

"Fine, I admitted to her I find her attractive but we always argue when we are in the same room."

The boys turned to each other and said childishly, "heat!"

"Very funny you two. She doesn't want to go on a date. The other day I read her thoughts and she likes me just as much but she is fighting it so I'm behaving."

"Dad, please don't embarrass us at the club opening." Blake asked.

In a low tone, Estevan replied, "Listen both of you. I like her a lot and if make a move on opening night then you two will have to deal with it."

Will suddenly asked, "Why is Dawn fighting her feels? She isn't worried about our reactions is she?"

"Well how do you both feel?"

"We are fine with it."

"Ok but what if things work out and we were to have a baby?"

Will and Blake stared at each other and then Estevan continued, "This is part of her reasons. By your reactions, she has a right to be concerned."

Will was the first to speak, "We never thought about it like that. We just thought about you dating again."

"It never entered our heads that anyone you end up with may want children." Blake added.

"This is all from reading her mind. I'm not saying things would work out or that Dawn would want children but you have to realise we are vampires and you set me up and by ignoring me when I said to leave this part of my life alone it could be a possibility in the future for me."

"You know what? If things work out, so what if you became a Dad again. I say see where this takes you." Will suddenly voiced.

"Will, are you serious? It would mean your baby would be older than their aunt or uncle."

"Blake, I know but Dad does have a point."

"Would you be ok with it, Blake?"

"I'm unsure Dad but I want you to be happy so I guess I would deal with it if the time came."

"Look let's get going as it's late." Estevan said heading for the lifts. When they got down to the ground floor they got out of the lift and standing in front of them was Dawn. They all looked at each other and then Dawn said, "Hi William, Blake. See you tomorrow Estevan?"

Estevan just nodded to her and carried on walking. Dawn was stunned by his reaction, she had found out he was here and came in the hope to tell him the truth but he had gone cold on her. All she could do was watch him walk away.