My Baby Boy

Chapter 17 Devious plan

I awoke sometime later, to the sounds of rain pattering rapidly against the windows.

I felt so much better than how I felt earlier. My headaches gone and so's my tummy ache.
I yawned and stretched, the sheets sliding off from the action.
I rubbed my eyes then climbed off the bed and went straight to my bathroom.
I caught sight of my face in the mirror and I was quite shocked.
Dark circles were under my eye and my hair was like a birds nest!
My skin was sallow and absolutely disgusting to look at.

I repeatedly splashed water on my face in an attempt to wash away the ugliness that was caused by my illness, but it was to no avail because my face was still displeasing to look at.
I let out a loud breath of defeat and went to the toilet, lifting the seat up
to do my business.
I was midway through unzipping my pants when the door suddenly bursts open causing me to yank the zip up in surprise.

"Kody!" I yelled, staring wide eyed at my little brother at the door.

He grinned sheepishly, " sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you," he said hiding a small laugh.

I rolled my eyes crossing my arms over my chest, "what do you want?" I asked already annoyed at him for interrupting me.

He shrugged, "just checking up on you. Are you feeling better?"

"Obviously," I rolled my eyes pushing him aside as I entered my room to sit on my bed.

"Dracula had to go out, he'll be back later tonight. So you're free to go anywhere you want, except outside of course, you'll need his permission," koichi said sauntering over to my dresser to pick up a snow globe.

I sighed, flopping down on my big bed.
My stupid brother sure takes great pleasure in controlling me and telling me what to do and what not to do.
I'm sick of it, but since protesting against him and showing defiance is not going to help, I might as well try a different angle and go against him with
a new purpose and intention.
I want to make his blood boil and make him seethe with anger.
I want him to hate me, I want to hear him say it, I want him to come at me with the intention to kill because what I plan on doing is far worse that a simple rebellious act of defiance.
No, this is a war between us brothers and I strive to win.

I grinned maniacally at my devious thoughts, not bothering if koichi was staring at me strangely.

I felt that what I had in mind, would surely make my brother go mad.
He'll want to beat me I just know it, although that's something he never does, he may grab me and shake me like crazy, but beating me is a big no.
I'll soon change that of course, I'll make him want to.

"What's with that creepy look?" Koichi asks uneasily, he no doubt knew that I was planning something naughty.

I quickly sat up and looked over to him, " I have a plan. I need your help."

He gulped and nodded meekly. "I'm listening... b-but it mustn't be anything that involves angering drack, because I'll be so dead and you too, no doubt about that," he splutter, causing me to grin evilly.
He may appear innocent and willing to obey and please with his servile manner, but I knew better than that.
Koichi was second in line most lying two-faced conniver next to me.
He was perfect for the task and I plan to use him in whatever way I pleased, anything to insure the success of my plan.

"How very considerate of you, but my target is Dracula, and I plan to get him."

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I strolled down the long spiral stairs, Kody close at my heels as we made or way to the kitchen.
The aroma of freshly baked cinnamon buns filled the air and my stomach churned, but I ignored the gnawing pain. Figuring it was best if I ate nothing, I'd like to see if that big mouth would actually feed me if he knew I was still refusing food.
My fingers subconsciously went up to my lips, remembering how it felt when he touched them. I was too sick to fight while he fed me, but I couldn't deny the fact that I enjoyed it... well, the food of course.
Yeah who am I kidding, I hate broth and vegetables are so mushy and nasty.
But having him feed it to me, it left a weird tingly sensation that just wouldn't go away.
I didn't understand it.

"Jack!" Scarlette squeals as she runs over to me along with Kenny and Nicholas.
They all hugged me tightly, squeezing the life out of me.
"Ugh!" I groaned as they squeazed tighter mumbling all kinds of things.
"I was worried sick!" Scarlette says into my ear, her sweet smelling perfume filled my nostrils and sickens me. It's so gross.
"I c-can't breathe," I weezed, making them step back apologetically.
"What the heck happened to you? Getting so sick out of the blue?" Kenny asks ruffling my hair. I swatted his hand away with a huff."I'm fine, don't worry about me," I said a hint if annoyance in my tone.
"Are you sure you're okay jack? I'm really concerned." Nicholas signed with his hands. I sigh then nodded, "I'm all better now, don't worry," I signed.
He nodded then smiled. " I'm glad."

"You really upsetted Dracula, becoming so ill all of a sudden, he probably thought you planned it," Scarlett said and Kenny nodded in agreement, "that is true, he was boiling with rage, I could feel the heat of his anger from a mile away."

A small smile tugged at the corner of my lips, but I hid it quickly. "I didn't mean to upset him, I would never do anything to get myself Ill, even if I'm annoyed at him sometimes," I said simply.

"You do realize how angry he gets over everything you do right? Like that time you went to the Dracula's bar, he was furious, he said he'll whip you when you returned, but I guess he changed his mind." Scarlett said and I frowned.
"He said that?"
I remember all too well of how that night went.
But I didn't know he thought of whipping me, as much as I want him to try, the thought never crossed my mind of how frightening it would be.
He has already revealed some really scary and intimatidating sides to me, and I'm not so sure the side that wants to whoop me is something I'm too fond of seeing.

"It wasn't my fault that happened... it was all that guys idea to.. " I trailed, picking my words carefully so as to play the victim. "I didn't know what he wanted from me... but I was being foolish and didn't know he was planning to b-bite me and.. "

"It's okay jack, we know it wasn't your fault," scarlette says rubbing my back and Kenny nodded as well as mute.
'Great, they belive me'

"It's a good thing you weren't harmed in any way, that you should be thankful for," Kenny says and I nodded then let out a breath.

"He.. he touched me an.. I couldn't stop him because I was being hypnotized by his eyes... but luckily I got away before he did bite me," I say, running my hand across the marks I knew was on my neck.

"Was he aggressive?" Mute signs his question and I shook my head no, he nodded and looked over to Scarlette.

"You're okay now, right?" She asks and I nodded giving a fake forced smile.

I was playing the victim perfectly, they're totally buying it.

Vincent enters the living room and stares at us, his slick black hair that hung to one side of his face had grew longer. "Jack," he says strutting over to me then rests a hand on my shoulder.
"Feel better?"

I nodded and he smiled, seeming satisfied with my response.
"That's good. I made some buns, are you hungry?" He asks guiding me to the kitchen. His hand on my lower back sent a tingly sensation through my spine making me jump back in surprise.
He raised a brow at my action. "What?''

''Wh-what was that feeling? " I stuttered, rubbing my arm to feel the goosebumps. It was weird, why was i feeling so strange lately.

"What feeling?" He asks confused.

"The f-feeling in my... my uh n-nothing, it's nothing" I spluttered before hurrying off to the kitchen.

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