Free Esther's Progeny by Alicia J. Love Page B

she went down
the street.
    She was planning something special for them, and had to make
sure that everything was in order. She started up the car, heading to her
destination with excitement in her heart.
    She stopped in at the local mall, buying the things she
needed before calling and confirming their reservation. She then headed home,
glad to see that Katie was still sleeping. She crawled into bed next to her, watching
her as she slept, waiting for her to wake.
    Shortly after, she saw Katie stirring, and gently kissed her
on the mouth, easing her into the world of the waking. She felt Katie’s mouth
form into a smile as she awoke, and she pressed her mouth harder, more
passionately as she did.
    Katie returned the kiss, and they began to make love once
more in her bed. As they loved and drank from one another, Esther couldn’t help
but feel excited at her plan. As they finally finished, Katie slumped back into
the bed, exhausted, as Esther reached over for the box on the dresser.
    She kneeled on the bed, naked, as she opened the little box.
    Katie’s eyes widened and she smiled broadly, seeing the
diamond ring inside.
    “Katie, when you came into my life, something inside of me
awakened. I had been in the dark for so long, and you brought me into the
light. You make me feel alive. Will you marry me?” She asked.
    Katie’s eyes were filled with tears as she nodded, lunging
at Esther and hugging her tightly as she sobbed.
    “Yes,” She cried.
    Esther placed the ring on her finger and then got out of
bed, going for the closet.
    She pulled out two dress bags, and then handed one to Katie.
    “Get dressed, then,” She said, smiling.
    Katie unzipped the bag to see the most beautiful white dress
she had ever laid eyes on. She gasped, and then rushed to get ready. It was
slim and light, with delicate beading. It was beautiful, and she beamed at
herself in the mirror.
    Esther then came into the room, wearing a similar white
dress, and smiled.
    “You look beautiful,” she whispered as she gazed lovingly at
Katie.
    “You do, too,” Katie said.
    They then left, Esther driving them to the garden she had
booked.
    The garden was like a fairy tale. The elegant walkway was
laden with white flower petals and they were surrounding by bright, sparkling
lights. They walked through the majestic archway and down the long walkway,
Katie gaping at the elegant set up.
    They reached the alter, a white archway covered in vines and
large, white flowers. A woman was waiting for them, and she began to officiate.
    The ceremony was gorgeous and intimate, and although they
weren’t legally married, it was more than enough for both of them. As they said
their ‘I do’s’ and exchanged their rings, Esther could see that Katie had never
been happier in her life.
    Finally, they kissed, sealing their love in their embrace.
It was like no kiss either of them had ever experienced, and the entire world
melted away. They were no longer lovers, friends, Vampires, or destined for
death. They were simply love, kissing there, and felt nothing else.
    The ceremony ended too soon, and before they knew it, they
were heading back home.
    They held hands, rubbing each other’s rings as they went.
    “Thank you for doing this,” Katie said, crying a little from
the emotion.
    “I didn’t want to die without ever getting married, or ever
loving someone, and you have given me all of that,” She said.
    Esther was crying as she smiled at her.
    “I just want you to be happy,” She said.
    They pulled up into the driveway and exited the car.
    Katie swayed a little, almost falling over before Esther
caught her.
    “I need to lay down,” She said, her voice suddenly hoarse.
    Esther could see the pain in her eyes, and saw her
struggling to breath.
    She lifted Katie up, carrying her over the threshold and
then bringing her upstairs, laying her down gently in the bed. She was
breathing hard, and wincing in pain, and her eyes were closed.
    Esther saw the blue tint in