IDrakula - Bekka Black [6]
It can’t help Renfield any to see Lucy so happy. Maybe this guy is THE ONE that she’s always looking for. He’s old, twenty or so. But it’s the happiest I’ve seen her since her mom died. Wonder what her dad will say? A doctor-to-be is better than her usual losers.
Call me. I’m trying not to be worried, but I’m failing.
I want to know you’re ok.
Love,
Mina
Text message from Lucy Westenra to Mina Murray
From: Mina Murray
To: Jonathan Harker
Subject: Call me
Sent: June 17 10:39 AM
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Jonathan,
Call me. Your voice mail is full. Why aren’t you answering your email?
I went out with Lucy last night. Here’s a picture. We went to a charity ball full of lacrosse players who made jokes about their sticks. You see how low I have sunk without you. Come home before things get worse. :)
How can Lucy stand those guys? Abe is way better than them, smart and funny and sensitive. I hope she sticks with him.
Worried about you,
Mina
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Text message from Mina Murray to Lucy Westenra
From: Abraham Van Helsing
To: Mina Murray
Subject: Delicate question
Sent: June 17 11:02 AM
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Hello Mina,
I know that this is very irregular, and I apologize for this email out of the sky. I am concerned about Lucy. Yesterday she visited with Renfield again. His doctor thought that her presence might help him, as I am sure that you know that they were once intimate friends.
Unfortunately, it went awry. Lucy and Renfield ran into each other’s arms like lovers, then sat tailor-style on the floor of his room grunting at one another. I know that’s hard to believe, but it is so.
When I made a move to remove her, they started using words. Renfield said that it was his fault, then again that it was his joy.
Renfield said that he had been chosen, and Lucy had been chosen because of him. That she would take her place at the master’s side now. I warned Lucy not to buy into his psychosis, but she seemed to regardless.
Then, Renfield leaned forward and said, “We will move beyond death.”
I tried to jump between them, but I was too slow.
He and Lucy embraced. He bit her and she bit him back. They drew blood from each other’s necks. I called for help and got him off her as soon as I could. He’s under the highest security now. They gave both of them a tetanus shot and cleaned the wounds. Lucy laughed it off and called me a prude, but I find it most peculiar. Perhaps this is just some kind of New York ritual that we would never do in Holland?
Her father says she is sleeping now and seems very lethargic overall.
I know you are her friend. Are she and Renfield still involved in an intimate relationship? Is this biting normal for them? I do not wish to ask you to break confidences, but if this is not normal for them, then I am at a loss.
Apologies again for the odd contact. I care deeply about Lucy, and I am worried.
Abe
From: Mina Murray
To: Abraham Van Helsing
Subject: Re: Delicate question
Sent: June 17 11:05 AM
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Abe,
Only have a minute. My boyfriend, Jonathan, is very ill.
I thought that Lucy and Renfield had been over for months. She dumped him after her mother died because he was into the occult and resurrection, and all of that suddenly wasn’t very funny to her anymore, as you can imagine.
You should ask her yourself. She’s a free spirit and does all kinds of wild things, so nothing would surprise me. I know it seems strange, but if Lucy says it’s normal for her, it probably is.
Mina
From: Mina Murray
To: Jonathan Harker
Subject: The cavalry is coming
Sent: June 17 11:10 AM
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Jonathan,
I don’t know if you have Internet access where you are but am sending this just in case. Your father and I are coming to get you and bring you home. I’m sending this from JFK airport (see the picture?), so know that we are only hours away (13 or so, I think). Even though this is so not the romantic trip to Romania that I imagined for us. :)
My mom had a fit when I asked if I could go to Romania to pick you