I stared at the name and numbers written on the piece of paper that Kyla handed over to me with all intentions of storing the numbers into my cell phone but I just continued to stare at it.  The numbers already engraved in my mind.  I was intrigued by her handwriting.  The curl of the S, the loop of the E, the hook of the R, the boldness at the way the numbers and her name were written, like she was trying to defy someone or something.   

It’s two o’clock in the morning and I’m still sitting in my study debating if I should call her now or wait.  I realize it’s quite late to be calling but I wanted to hear her voice again.  That’s the disadvantage of being human, they still need to sleep to function properly but it’s not necessary for me. I don’t sleep and if I did it wouldn’t be in a coffin like the old movies used to portray us doing.  I also can walk in the daylight as long as there is no sun and only for a short period of time.  I’m more comfortable at night.

I’m going to call her, now that I’ve finally stored her number into my cell.  My finger already pressing the button I’ve designated for her… the number one.

“Hello,” spoke the sleepy, angelic voice on the other end. 

“Hello Spencer, it’s Ashley.  Sorry to have wakened you.” 

“Ashley… no, no it’s okay.  I’m glad you called, what time is it?”

“It’s two o’clock,” I told her.  “Look I’m sorry for the early call but I just couldn’t sleep.” 

“Oh, why is that Ashley?”

“Well I keep seeing those beautiful blue eyes of yours and thinking of you.”

“Aw, that’s so sweet.  So are you calling just to tell me you keep seeing my beautiful eyes or would you like to talk?”  She cooed.

“Talk would be good but you’re not quite awake so I’m just going to ask you to have dinner with me tonight and we can talk then.” 

“Sure I would love to.” 

“Great I’ll pick you up around eight, dress casually.”

“Okay see you soon Ashley.”

“Sleep well Spencer.”

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After my early morning talk with Spencer I didn’t want to do anything but think about her and our date tonight but the afternoon was fast approaching and so was my meeting with Aiden so I decided to take a last minute stroll through my lab to make sure everything was as it should be.  My minions are well trained to keep their eyes down and say nothing unless asked.  And they are to call me Miss Davies not mistress when strangers are present.