A Vampire’s Diary Arabella
A Vampire’s Diary
Arabella
I’ve devised a solution to my conundrum.
It’s brilliant, really. What happened with Marjorie will never happen again, and my progress will march on, unimpeded.
Especially now, thanks to Miss Carmichael’s misfortune.
I chuckle every time I read the newspaper.
It’s laughable that anyone could believe her responsible for my work.
Still, the attention is on her. The limelight.
Which affords me the luxury of time, and opportunity.
I will relish it for as long as I can. Let them have their silly superstitions.
Their idle gossip and imagination are potent tools for my gain.
For tonight, I will have the lovely Arabella.
I try out her name on my tongue, my voice stroking over each syllable.
While I’m disappointed that I won’t enjoy the pleasures I’ve enjoyed with my other conquests, discretion has become necessary.
It will be easy to isolate Arabella. She knows me well.
She trusts me. Has trusted me for many, many years.
I look forward to claiming the spoils of victory, while remaining safely in the shadows.