Chapter 2 Need Some Answer (2/2)
Aida closed her eyes momentarily, trying to remember what happened long time ago. When she opened her eyes, the words come out from her mouth freely. ”I do receive funds in my bank account every month for our monthly expenses. As for the source of those funds, I dare not ask or investigate who sends it, due to the reason that I am being warned by someone I never meet- that was a long time ago. That person told me not to ask many questions and just spend the money accordingly. I stop asking from then on. As long I received my salary and the guard's salary every month and have enough money to pay bills and sustain you and Adam's needs, then am contented.”
Jessy digested her Nana's explanation slowly, word for word. Somehow the absurdity of their situation was very hard to accept and understand. ”Maybe it's my parents or Adam's parents that is providing us money every month. W-what do you think, Nana?”
”Dunno. I really don't have any idea, my child.” Aida replied absentmindedly.
Silence temporarily enveloped them...
Then Jessy speaks again. ”So, it's true that my father is a vampire and my mother is human?” She has been asking this question a lot of times already in the past. This time she needed to hear her Nanny's confirmation once again.
The older woman nodded. ”Yup, that's right.”
Jessy pouted. ”But how come, I don't have fangs like Adam? I don't even crave human blood. I don't have powers or special ability that real vampires have.” She blurted the questions loudly.
Aida shrugged her shoulders. ”Silly girl. Have you forgotten about the prophecy I told you a long time ago? The one your parents told me before they vanished-?”
She did remember it clearly, to her it's like a myth way back then, not real. ”Ah, it's about the prophecy... when I turn twenty years old, I will become a full pledge vampire...then my power will be unlocked. During that time my blood already contains the power to turn vampires into humans, is that it?”
The older woman nodded. ”That's right.”
Jessy shook her head vigorously, she highly doubted the legitimacy of the prophecy. ”I don't think it's gonna happen, Nana.” But deep inside she knows, it may happen in the future. Only time can tell.
”I hope so, dear. I hope it's not true at all.” Aida agreed just for the sake of it, but she knows the prophecy will come true. How to prepare the girl for that unfortunate day is still a big question. She was gripped with fear every time she imagined what will happen to Jessy when she turns twenty years old? She closed her eyes, trying to chase away the image of her screaming in pain and gripped with absolute fear, surrounded by thousands of vampires hungrily devouring her blood until she becomes a corpse. It's indeed a horrifying sight to see and it keeps replaying in her mind just recently, the truth is hard to dismiss that she is nearing twenty years old. It saddened and horrified her deeply, what she will do when that times come? How can she protect this child she considers her own daughter? God, please save Jessy when that time comes...she prayed fervently in silent.
Jessy's eyebrows knitted together upon seeing the worried look on her Nanny's face. ”Nana-are you okay?” She asked worriedly.
Aida stood up abruptly. ”Yeah, am okay now child. Am just lost in my thoughts for a while. Anyways, am going to the market to buy some fruits and dairy. You finish your food okay....see yeah later.”
”You go ahead-Nana. I will watch some new movies later.” Jessy bring her plate in the kitchen without finishing the carrot cake. It's no longer palatable to her.