Chapter 1 The Meeting

Why is it that I long to be something that I am not? I know I’m young with just some average looks, but I’m not ugly either. I feel a connection with the night more than I do the day. I don’t feel like I fit in with the people around me, I don’t understand why. My childhood wasn’t too great. I didn’t get along with my sister or my brothers growing up, but I guess that is not so unusual. My parents never really had time for me, and they let things happen that they should have stop, but didn’t. So you see they never did what was right for me. It was why; I left and never will go back. I didn’t go back even when my mother died, and I still will not see the rest of the family.

So I dream of things I know will never be. I know I shouldn’t wish to be something that will never happen. Wanting to be a VAMPIRE, people would say I’m crazy. Dreaming of being a Vampire, where no one could hurt me, and most ways that a human could be hurt any ways. Reading everything about vampires and watching every kind of vampire movie there is out there. I feel I have become an expert on being a vampire.  I have learned all about the legends of vampires and other supernatural beings that I could find.

Yes, I know they are all supposed to be fantasy and make believe. They are not meant to be believed in a young adult. I just can’t help myself, on the matter of becoming a vampire. I still am not sure what draws me to want to become a vampire. It could be the beauty of their skin, the speed, their strength, or even their confidence that never wavers. It could be all of these things and more that make me want to become a vampire. I just know it’s a dream that I wish upon wishes that could come true.

It’s time for bed so I can get up for my job that is fun to do. Being in my bakery the Mastic Journey and make all that sweet treats. Yes all the treats that I make have to do with supernatural beings. There are days that I have my employees dress up in their favorite monster costume. I have fun at Halloween with the children and my employees seem to love their job. I like making cookies that look like vampires or vampire teeth. Then, I also make werewolves, witches, ghost and so much more. I make what some would call the good guys as well. CDa 6.f a marina as  guy zTha awe tag  bfg You have to have light when you have dark as well. They go hand in hand no matter which path you choose. I learned that one the hard way.

I know everyone that comes into my shop. I have many regulars that come in on daily bases. No one knew ever really comes into my shop but every now and then I will get a new customer either in my shop or on my web page. I even get school that wants me to make things for parties or a business that needs things for a party. I do well with my bakery. I am happy with what I do, But I still long to become a vampire. I think that is why I make the things that I do, because it helps me feel better since I can’t become a vampire I still can have them in my life one way or another through my baking.

I sometimes wonder if there is anyone out there for me and if anyone has dreams like mine. I feel like I am going to die alone just me and my bakery. I work a lot and I don’t have time to go out and meet anyone that I don’t already know. Everyone seems to know me by name and always seem to have someone in mind for me that could help me run my business and be my other half. But they never seem to work out when they see what kind of bakery that I have. Or see all the books and movies I have on vampires and the supernatural. They seem to always find it creepy or something else. I try to not let it get to me but there are times that I just can’t help it. Oh, well I guess that's just how the cookie crumbles. I have learned to live with it and have become fine with my life, and my dream.

Morning came so quickly it seemed. I go to the kitchen and get a glass of orange juice and breakfast burrito that I made the night before. When I finished eating I headed to the bathroom to take a nice hot shower before I go to the bakery. I knew it was going to be a good day today. I just had one of those feelings. So I just couldn’t wait to get to work. I had some new things I wanted some of my customers to try. I couldn’t wait to see what they thought of my new mystic item. I arrived at the shop at a little before 6 am. To open my shop for the day. I had a few customers waiting for me like always to come into the shop. As I walked up I greeted them by name and said hello Jim and Hello Amy.

They both “said Hello Kenzie how is everything?”

I told them I had a new item that they could try and let me know what they thought of it. My best friend ShaSha will be in to work at 8 am today. She had to get her two kids off to school since her husband was on a business trip this week. I don’t mind that she had to change her times to come in this week since her husband is one of my friends as well. Dillion treats her well and being in the military and helping out with making his own show. He does what he can when he is at home with them. He gets the kids off to school and helps with dinner when he is at home at night with the family. That is why I long for my own man to be able to do those kinds of things with.

I am beginning to believe that I will not find a man of my own, since I really don’t fit in with most people. I like the mystic of the world to journey that path that most won’t go. So I take care of my shop the Mystic Journey and hand with my friends when I can.

“Miss Can I get some coffee or something to drink the man said”.

“Oh sorry I was lost in a day dream just now. What can I get you?”

“I would like to have a nice hot cup of coffee and some of these lady fingers with dipping sauce.”

“Of course you can which kind of dipping sauce would you like?”

“What kind you have?”

“I have cheese, tomato, and chocolate, and plus what I can the blood sauce with some kick to it.”

“What was in the blood sauce with the kick?”

“It is a spice sauce that it is a little like barbecue and tomato combined.”

“That will be the one I will try then.”

“It would be a few minutes and it will be ready.”

“Take your time.”

Then he smiled as I started to walk away. I turn and I smiled back and told him I didn’t want to make him wait for his food.

I went back into the kitchen to let my help what I need. Chris was not only a good friend but one of my cooks as well. He was cute and all but I just didn’t feel anything more for him then friendship. He seemed to understand that. He still thought it was his job to look after me no matter what.

“Hey, Chris we have a new customer that just came in.”

“We do that’s cool. What does he look like and where is he from?”

“He has a cute his smile and has eyes like no other I have ever seen before.”

“Wow, it has been a long time since I have heard you talk about a man like that.”

I had to laugh at him then agree with him. Chris gave me my order and I took it to the cute guy at my counter. I got him another cup of coffee as well.

“Thank you he said with a smile.”

“You are so welcome. Just ask for Kenzie if you need anything else.”

He smiled and “said will do.”

I went on to help my regular customers and clean the tables that need to be cleaned. While I was working it kept feeling like I was being watched. But couldn’t figure out why. It almost felt like I was in one of my dreams, but I knew I wasn’t since I was awake. Looking over and the stranger was just looking at me with a crazy smile on his face. Walking over to see if he needed anything more.

“I was enjoying the view.”

“What view are you talking about?”

“You bent over the table.”

Blushing and started to walk away.

“Don’t leave you are really pretty when you blush.”

At that moment I didn’t know what to say.

“What time I was done here? I’m never done here since it’s my place.”

“That’s nice and what time does this place close?  Can I come back and talk to you when it is closing time?”

For the second time that day, I didn’t know what to say since I just met him.

“What do you need to talk to me about?”

“I wanted to get to know you better and I would like to take you out.”

“I don’t think that would be wise of me. I just met you and your just passing through town. I don’t see the point in us getting to know each other.”

“That is not the case. I’m looking into buying a house around here but didn’t know where the place that I’m looking for. Plus, since I will be in the area thought I would like to get to know some of the people around here.”

“So where are you looking to buy his house at?”

“I’m looking for Blanford and not sure where that is.”

“I know the place because that is the town I live in.”

Then I remembered that he didn’t tell me his name.

“I’m sorry I didn’t get your name.”

“You didn’t get my name because I didn’t give it to you yet. My name is Adam Maxwell.”

“It’s nice to meet you Adam.”

He smiled and I blushed, but didn’t know what to say.

“So what brought you to this small little town?”

“This is going to sound kind of crazy and not sure if I wanted to scare you away already.”

“We all have something crazy about us in one way or another. So go and tell me any way.”

“I dreamed of this place and that I would find my soul mate here. So I had to come.”

“Wow that had to be some dream. What do you do for a living that you could just pick up and just move just like that?”

“I work from home and sometime I have to travel for my job, but I help companies get going and help them get the right employees into their companies.”

“How interesting of a job and that you get to travel all over the world.”

“It can be very lonely at times.”

“I think staying in one place can be lonely as well.”

“I have to go and get things ready for lunch. So go drive around and talk to the reality companies to see what kind of houses are for sale. If you found any that you liked I could show you in the morning if you would like. I have someone opening up for me in the morning so I don’t have to be here until noon.”

“That would be great and then I can come back later and show you what I have found.”

“Have a good day and come back soon.”

“I will be back my mate. I can’t stay away now that I have found you.”

"What was that you said?”

“Nothing at all, except that I can’t wait to come back to see you.”

“Well thank you for that.”

“You’re welcome.”

Then he walked out the door. I thought I heard him say something else but I wasn’t sure. He said it too low for me to be sure what he said. Too late to worry about it now.