laugh as he forcefully proclaimed, “I have found you at last—I knew you weren’t dead.”
Chapter 7: The Introduction
The following day Wyler awoke to emptiness and the sound of nothingness. His mind was usually engaged in the daily duties of being a keeper, shop owner, and husband. He frequently awoke with a busy mind that generally made lists for the day, but today there was nothing. Wyler’s mind was not even plotting or scheming, considering yesterday’s events. Feeling unburdened by his daily routines he reached over to grab Ana, but got nothing but pillow. A usually clear-headed Wyler felt out of sorts without Ana by his side. He got dressed and searched for her but only found Larkin in the kitchen fixing a cup of blood.
True to form and duty, Wyler offered to serve him. “Hey, Larkin. Let me help you with that.”
“That’s okay. I got it. I also fixed you a cup of tea,” said Larkin as he extended the cup of tea toward Wyler.
He took the cup and said, “Thanks. Have you seen Ana?”
“She left for work already. She took her tea with her.”
Ana’s whereabouts caught Wyler by surprise, thus choking himself on a swallow of tea. After he caught his breath from all the coughing he exclaimed, “Work!” and thought, It’s unlike her not to wake me before leaving for work.
Larkin pointed toward the refrigerator while he took a sip of blood. As the cup left his lips, he finally said, “She left a message for you. It’s over there.”
Without hesitation, Wyler reached around Larkin to pluck the folded note off the refrigerator after he sat his cup down on the counter. He instantly unfolded a piece of light pink stationery paper. Once he opened the paper, it revealed tiny pink flowers etched in a black border around Ana’s beautiful handwriting. Wyler did not read the note aloud but merely smiled as he read the following words:
Good Morning My Love,
I hope you’re not too disappointed at me for not waking you before I left. You were sleeping so peacefully.
The clinic called this morning. They were in desperate need for me to come in a couple hours early. Please don’t worry. I promise I won’t be doing any in home care unless the road conditions are completely safe.
Also with last night’s storm, I might have to work a double. If so, I will abide this dismal time without you with daydreams until I can find myself back into your loving arms. I will miss you like the grass misses the dew in the late summer.
I will call you on my first break. Until then –
I am forever yours,
Your loving bunny –
ANA
As Wyler closed the note, he jubilantly looked over at Larkin with a beaming grin and asked, “Did you figure out what to do with Jezalyn yet?”
Larkin cut his eyes upwards toward him and responded, “No.”
Wyler reached for his cup of tea and said, “Jezalyn has to work today. I will ask her to make tea and while she is busy I will sneak upstairs and get your memoir back.” All he heard was the sound of water as he thought, S hould I rephrase it as a question or just wait for a response?
“No! Let her keep it,” was the reply Larkin gave after he finished washing his favorite mug.
With a confused expression, Wyler stated, “I thought you wanted it back as soon as possible.”
“I did, but it’s a little too late now.” Larkin explained to Wyler that Jezalyn had read the vampire parts, but he was still unsure if she thought his memoir was a work of fiction or nonfiction. Larkin conveyed the importance of his need to know how she perceived the writing, so he instructed Wyler to inquire about the memoir without directly inquiring about it. Larkin noticed a blank expression on Wyler’s face, so he continued with examples as to how he could complete his task. He told him that the key was to create conversation, by asking her something as simple as, “Did you find the myth book useful; she returned your book so ask if she found anything else to read. Be creative if you have
Chapter 7: The Introduction
The following day Wyler awoke to emptiness and the sound of nothingness. His mind was usually engaged in the daily duties of being a keeper, shop owner, and husband. He frequently awoke with a busy mind that generally made lists for the day, but today there was nothing. Wyler’s mind was not even plotting or scheming, considering yesterday’s events. Feeling unburdened by his daily routines he reached over to grab Ana, but got nothing but pillow. A usually clear-headed Wyler felt out of sorts without Ana by his side. He got dressed and searched for her but only found Larkin in the kitchen fixing a cup of blood.
True to form and duty, Wyler offered to serve him. “Hey, Larkin. Let me help you with that.”
“That’s okay. I got it. I also fixed you a cup of tea,” said Larkin as he extended the cup of tea toward Wyler.
He took the cup and said, “Thanks. Have you seen Ana?”
“She left for work already. She took her tea with her.”
Ana’s whereabouts caught Wyler by surprise, thus choking himself on a swallow of tea. After he caught his breath from all the coughing he exclaimed, “Work!” and thought, It’s unlike her not to wake me before leaving for work.
Larkin pointed toward the refrigerator while he took a sip of blood. As the cup left his lips, he finally said, “She left a message for you. It’s over there.”
Without hesitation, Wyler reached around Larkin to pluck the folded note off the refrigerator after he sat his cup down on the counter. He instantly unfolded a piece of light pink stationery paper. Once he opened the paper, it revealed tiny pink flowers etched in a black border around Ana’s beautiful handwriting. Wyler did not read the note aloud but merely smiled as he read the following words:
Good Morning My Love,
I hope you’re not too disappointed at me for not waking you before I left. You were sleeping so peacefully.
The clinic called this morning. They were in desperate need for me to come in a couple hours early. Please don’t worry. I promise I won’t be doing any in home care unless the road conditions are completely safe.
Also with last night’s storm, I might have to work a double. If so, I will abide this dismal time without you with daydreams until I can find myself back into your loving arms. I will miss you like the grass misses the dew in the late summer.
I will call you on my first break. Until then –
I am forever yours,
Your loving bunny –
ANA
As Wyler closed the note, he jubilantly looked over at Larkin with a beaming grin and asked, “Did you figure out what to do with Jezalyn yet?”
Larkin cut his eyes upwards toward him and responded, “No.”
Wyler reached for his cup of tea and said, “Jezalyn has to work today. I will ask her to make tea and while she is busy I will sneak upstairs and get your memoir back.” All he heard was the sound of water as he thought, S hould I rephrase it as a question or just wait for a response?
“No! Let her keep it,” was the reply Larkin gave after he finished washing his favorite mug.
With a confused expression, Wyler stated, “I thought you wanted it back as soon as possible.”
“I did, but it’s a little too late now.” Larkin explained to Wyler that Jezalyn had read the vampire parts, but he was still unsure if she thought his memoir was a work of fiction or nonfiction. Larkin conveyed the importance of his need to know how she perceived the writing, so he instructed Wyler to inquire about the memoir without directly inquiring about it. Larkin noticed a blank expression on Wyler’s face, so he continued with examples as to how he could complete his task. He told him that the key was to create conversation, by asking her something as simple as, “Did you find the myth book useful; she returned your book so ask if she found anything else to read. Be creative if you have
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