34 Vampire Diaries 32: Always and Forever

I remember what the man said earlier. "You will know when the right time comes." "Why is it that I have this strange feeling towards Drake and the woman who tried to kiss him?

Out of the blue, the cold wind howls and embraces my soul. " Huh! It's too cold." I whisper shortly.

Until a horrible growl echoes outside of Drake's house. "Werewolves must be sauntering around," I said but I remember that Jack sent his men to look after me.

"Thalia,"

Someone call my name shortly.

"Drake, where are you?"

I reply as I swivel to find him. But, no one answer.

The sun is rising and I immediately push the curtains to protect me from the sunlight. I run as fast as I can to cover all the windows and openings which sun rays pass through.

"Huh!"

"Huh!"

Someone breaths heavily from behind. I walk towards the door and I see the man I've been looking for. "Drake!"

Without a warning, I run closer to wrap my arms around him. "Forgive me! I... I want you to stay with me and never leave my side again!"

"I should be the one asking for an apology, Thalia. I thought going somewhere will take my anger away but it makes no sense at all."

"Come inside! The sun shines so brightly and it is too dangerous to stay outside." I pull him inside but Drake losses up the tight embrace and holds my hands. "I want to be your King. The man who will stay beside you always. The man who will hold your hands until the rest of my life,"

Drake look at my lips and added, "Marry me, Thalia! Marry me!"

"Should I laugh now? Tell me!"

I laugh at him mischievously but his expression stays still. He's looking at me sincerely and waiting for my reply. "Drake,"

For how many times, his name makes me warm and special. It seems like magic that calms myself.

"I'm giving you ninety-nine days to decide, Thalia."

"But... But, I am not certain about that! I... I can't decide while Jack is around and chasing after me!"

He stares at me quietly. Drake's eyes become captivating, bold and sharp. He's breathing deeply and reply, "I will wait for it. We will meet again, Thalia."

"Why... Why are you saying that? Of course, we will meet again because you are a vampire too!"

I close my fists as I'm pissed off by the words that come out from his mouth. Things become vague, esoteric and confusing.

He's a vampire-like me, like Jack! But, why do I feel strange about something that I can't tell either? "Y–ye–yes, of course! We came from the same breed."

He looks and walks away from me.

Drake sits on the bed and nods his head as an invitation. He wants me to walk closer to him and sit on his lap which makes me gulp and nervous. "You looked exhausted," I murmur shortly.

"Come here," He tapped his lap gently. "I want to savour this moment with you. I don't want to slip this chance from my hands, again."

"You're driving me crazy and confuse, Mister. But, I can't help to decline your invitation." A playful smile draws in my lips while walking nigher to him.

One step closer, and I can smell and sense his warm breath. Drake stretches his arm and opens his palm. Freely, I reach and holds Drake's hand. "My life suddenly changed when I met you that night."

"You are the man who saved me from a danger that I don't know how to survive. You are the reason why I'm here and still alive. You are my everything, Drake."

As I walk slowly and stoop, he gives me an abrupt and genuine smile.

Drake kisses the back of my hand and reply, "You are my sun that is impossible to reach and touch. But, my love for you will remain the same and alive until my last breath, Thalia."

"You are the woman whom I'm waiting since the day she left me that day." Cold eyes turn into an unhappy one.

I gasp and sits on his lap with a short smile on my face.

I said, "I will not ask you who's the woman who once broke you. But, I will wrap you, and your flaws and past with all my heart."

Upon hearing the word past, my heart flutters and beats so fast. I want to tell him the truth that I'm not the Thalia whom he met since before.

I am not the real Thalia who once a weak and kind woman.

Drake notices the uneasiness I feel. He cups my face and caresses it gently. "Let the doubt go, Thalia. After all, we have a choice to choose our future. And, choosing you is my decision."

"I want you to be my wife, to be the mother of my child! But, we have responsibilities to be accomplished."

"You are right. That's why I'm thinking of a plan to convince Jack. I need to stop him from marrying me or else, I will lose you eternally."

Drake stoops and rests his head in me. He rubbed my hair peacefully that propel me to close my eyes and cherish the moment of utopia.

I gasp and put my head to his shoulders. "I don't understand why I'm feeling this way. The moment I laid my eyes on you, my whole world turned upside down."

"Thalia,"

His deep and husky voice embraces my soul. He touches my shoulders as he looks at my eyes merely. "I want to kiss you. I want to taste your sweet lips, Thalia. But, I don't have the right to do i–"

"Shh. Say nothing anymore, Drake." I touch the back of his head and move closer to him. "Own me as if I'm yours."

I smile at him genuinely until I feel his soft lips touches against mine. Drake holds my nape while caressing my waist.

He whispers, "I want you, Thalia but I want to marry you before owning your body and soul."

I giggle between a passionate kiss. I wrap my arms around his neck as he stares at me for a moment. "Stay here beside me. I am sure, the Vampire King is searching for you until at this moment."

"Are you afraid of him, aren't you?"

Drake embraces me as we both roll into the soft and fragrant bed.

He put my head on his firm muscles that I find cute and sweet. "You can always use my arm as your pillow."

I giggle silently while we are both staring at the ceiling.

I move closer to his chest and murmur, "Why is it that your chest is too calming to rest my head on?"

"You are such a silly vampire!"

"And you are an enthralling, mesmerizing and good looking vampire!"

Both of us burst into loud laughter. It is one of the most unforgettable moments of my entire life.

Suddenly, our gaze meets as I lift my head. Drake tucks away a few of the strands of my hair.

"I love you, Thalia. Always and forever." He whispers.