Chapter 6 - Dante: Surprise

She f*****g won. The petite pretty girl, who is currently the center of my attention, won against the giant zombie rendering him into a coma. She's still glowing. I stared back at her the moment she turned to face the premium seats. It may seem only about a 10-second eye contact but it felt like hours. My heart rate increased and the time seemed to stop. The hall appeared to be empty and smaller and felt as if we're getting closer and closer to each other. She broke the eye contact forcefully and everything returned to normal. I saw her approach the 3 guys waiting for as David tried to catch my attention. "Quit looking at her.” David snapped his fingers in front of my eyes. I followed them as they all file out the premium seats area. All I wanted to do was to go back in there and talk to her. But David, as if reading my mind whispered, “I promise to ask her for an appointment.” With that, I felt the anticipation. We walked towards the parking area. But before I got in my car, I looked back at the construction site. The Place. Hoping for a last glance at her before ending the day. With no one in sight, I got in, started the engine and sped off with my friends. We all went home. I ate whatever was in the fridge, had a warm shower, and I decided to call it a night when my father called. “We are supposed to attend an event.” My father, Alistair Fitzgerald, started when I answered the phone. “Good evening, dad.” I said, walking to my room. Phone in one ear. “Did you hear what I just said, boy?” he asked. “I do, dad. And where would that be?” I inquired back. I was seated at the edge of the bed. I wanted to roll my eyes back. I hated the events that my parents insist on attending with me. All they do is to introduce me to the other immortals and let them know that I am single and very much available. “At the B Hotel. I think it’s near your place. Our business partner is hosting it.” he replied. “Expect us to arrive tomorrow. It’ll be in the afternoon. Your mother insist on having lunch with you.” I groaned softly. “But I have to meet with my friends tomorrow morning.” “Nonsense, Dante. I spoke with the Hoffs and they will be coming with their son too.” Damn it. I was supposed to encourage David to introduce me to Samantha tomorrow. My father continued. “I’ll call your assistant to prepare for our arrival tomorrow. See you, son.” then he ended the call. I closed my eyes tightly and sighed. I can’t defy my parents. I have to be with them to that silly event. Samantha could wait even just for a while. Just for a short while. I crawled towards my pillow and buried myself in the sheets. Closing my eyes again, the last thing on my mind was Samantha. Dancing in the rain. The next morning, I woke up as my mobile phone rung. It was Todd. "Yes?" I said sleepily "Samantha Wilkins in the coffee shop near the university. Come quick." He said in a hushed tone. I immediately jumped off my bed. I paused for a while and had to ask Todd. "Why are you telling me anyway?" I asked trying to hide my excitement. He laughed. "You can barely take your eyes away from her. And you glowed at the sight of her." I grinned. He then ended the call. I hurried fixing myself. As I went out of my room, My personal assistant, Leonel, called me as he was coming out of the guest room. "Your parents will be here soon, sire." He said. Oh, s**t. Yeah. The folks will be here soon. "I'll just meet with my friends at the coffee shop.” I told him. Then ran out of the house. I was just about to get in the car when David called. “Where are you?” he asked “I was just about to go to the coffee shop. Todd said Samantha was there.” “Nah. She just left.” David said. My shoulders fell. “What?!” I felt disappointed. “She just bought a cup of coffee and went off.” He replied. I sighed. Then I heard my parents’ car arriving. They were just about to reach the roundabout. “Are you coming to an event later?” I asked. “Yeah. You?” “Yeah. Can’t say no to dad.” I shrugged. “Me neither.” He sighed. “But Sarah will be there.” “Lucky you.” I said. “Well, I have to go. Folks just arrived.” “See you.” He said. I ended the call and walked towards my parents. My parents are in their 50s. Still in their prime but they just decided to be more laid back than most business owners. They keep on telling me that I will definitely manage the businesses that they started. And in their circle, they wanted me to be one of the board of Immortals. I shook my father’s hand as I approach him, welcoming him to my own estate. Then I give my mother, Barbara Smith-Fitzgerald, a kiss and tight hug. Then we proceed to the house. Leonel, who was waiting at the door frowned at the sight of me. I just shrugged my shoulders and he got what I mean. That night, we arrived at B Hotel. Just 10 minutes drive from my place. It was already boring. And to add to that, Alice Mendez was there. Turns out, this is an event of high profile people/families in all species. Humans, Zombies, and Immortals. Maybe hard to believe but high profile gatherings are very sophisticated. The division is still there though. I sat at the table where David and Sarah are talking with their heads together. I sighed. I sipped my own scotch (of course, I drink scotch even though I’m just 19. Deal with it.) and scanned the area. Leonel was able to inform some of the body guards to not let Alice get near me. That’s the good thing in this party. But it was just about to be the best. The master of the ceremonies started to get everyone’s attention. “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the High Profile Inter-species Gathering.Thank you for coming and we’re hoping you’re having a good time. Business associates will have to proceed to the conference room while the other guests can wait here and enjoy every thing.” Ah. Grand council meeting. “Let us all welcome though, the host for this event. Gallagher Boost and his niece, Samantha Wilkins.” I stood up and the sensation flooded me almost immediately that I wanted to choke. I looked at her as she entered the hall with her uncle. She look stunning. Wearing a red dress, hair tied in a bun on top of her head, red lips. I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was David. “Huh. Who knew? Sam’s Gallagher’s niece.” I was just speechless. Seeing her tonight is a surprise. A very pleasant surprise. My father tapped me on the shoulder. I didn't even realize that I was already walking slowly towards Samantha. He whispered. "Be Samantha's partner tonight. Get acquainted with her." I just nodded. Then it happened again. The glow started as sensation flooded in my chest. She's glowing too. Noticing it, she looked up and we are once again in eye-to-eye contact. "Ah, Alistair. Welcome." Gallagher shook my father's hand. I forced myself to break the eye contact. Gallagher frowned a little as he noticed the glow. "So this is your son." "Yes, Dante Charles Fitzgerald. I believe he's attending the university as your niece?" My father gestured, offered his hand to Samantha. Samantha took it and curtsied. "I believe so." Gallagher replied. "He attends most of my classes, sire." Samantha softly said. Her voice is really nice. I love hearing it and to think she referred to me. "Ah. Taking MIS as well. Good good." My father beamed. "Anyway, Dante, I hope you would be a perfect gentleman for ms. Samantha." I nodded. "I will be at my very best, sir." Gallagher then lead the way to the conference room. "Hi." I said the moment we're alone. "Hi." She muttered. We were both staring at each other. I offered my arm to lead her out of the banquet hall to the balcony. She took it. But frowned a little when white sparks seemed to come out from both of us. We looked at each other the moment we were truly alone. I feel the sensation grow stronger like while the first time we had that encounter but from afar. I watched her as she looked up at the night sky. She breathed in. She's glowing and so am I.

Author's Note

Judge it, please.