The Haunted Billionaire: A Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance Novel (2 page)

I haven't done anything different than that day. It started off rather normal. I woke up to the incessant buzzing of my alarm clock. I groggily got out of bed and proceeded over to the bathroom to freshen up. After a simple breakfast of eggs and toast, I began drafting a letter to my ex because I was missing him so damn much.

November 2nd, 2014

New York City

Dear Jared,

I am writing to you because I miss you. I would love to believe it can go on forever, I've grown tired of our silly routines. The sparks have faded and I cannot help but hold myself fully responsible. From the very time I looked through the windows of your giant Manhattan tower, I knew that you were special.

You were different from everyone else and I still to this date, believe that. There's something so desirable and interesting about the way you handle yourself. The things you do when you believe you're truly alone. Watching you is what has kept me here for so long.

In fact, I vividly remember that first time I saw you sleep. You were so peaceful and right when I feared everything was wrong about you. I thought I would grow bored and tired of you so early. You surprised me, you loved me. You were never like the others.

There is no way that you can have been like the others. That is why I fell in love with you so quickly. You intrigued me. Nothing made me happier than being able to spend time with you and to be able to see you in your very natural state. Did you know that people are most themselves when nobody else is looking or around?

I have crossed mountains and oceans to find you. Now, you are gone. I am sending this note because you, Jared, mean everything to me. I hope you receive it Jared, you are missed. I pray they you will find it in your heart to come back. I need you.

Your love,

Marie

Full moon? I decided to go to sleep. Then, I heard another sound coming from the other room where I wrote this letter in. I got worried, I was hoping it wasn't the voice of the ghost.....

I entered the room and I found absolutely nothing. I only found some blood inside of the letter. Was that normal? Where did that much blood come from?

A weird sound whispered, "From me!"

"Who are you and what do you want?"

"I am the one you went searching for about 3 years."

"Jared? That cannot be you. You told me that your name was Nate, are you lying to me?"

"I could not tell you my real name and you are the only liar here okay. You broke my heart and hurt me twice. You do not know what happened to me once we broke up. I became miserable and I died from all of that pain."

I cried my eyes, "You're right I don't deserve to live or be loved in this world."

The ghost stood next to me and said, "But I still love you!"

"Jared. I hurt you so many times, and you still love me?"

"I was just reminding you because you began to forget almost everything."

Overwhelmed with tears, I finally said, "You're right. You still have the right to seek revenge. I don't, I will die soon....do not worry!"

The ghost said, "Do not deal with suicidal feelings and thoughts."

"No I just need to."

He clammed up before disappearing.

"Jared, Jared! Where are you?"

I was standing terrified and hysterical. I thought again of the suicide, because why not? I went to the balcony and began talking to myself. Then, suddenly he appeared once again.

He whispered in my ears, "If you are feeling suicidal, please stop. I don't want to talk you out of your bad feelings. I am not a psychologist or a therapist. I was just like you, I know it's not easy. Only someone who knows what it feels like to be in pain can help you. You are troubled and thinking of ending your life. Everyone makes mistakes; that does not mean you should kill yourself. Suicide is NOT a joke."

"I must die Jared. I hate my life and all I do is make the wrong decisions, mistakes and errors. I prefer meeting god instead of staying in this whole piece of crap world."

"If you committed suicide, god would never forgive you because you're the one who gave up and gave him your soul. That isn't right."

I shouted, "Then tell me what the hell I should do right now."

"Go to your room and drink some coffee while holding on, okay?"

"You think it's going to be that easy to forget about all of this?"

"Just try, I will always be here for you. If you fall, I'll catch you. Always know that I am here for you. And I love you."

My heart skipped a beat as I said, "Aww. That is so cute!"

We hugged for a bit as he washed my tears. Isn't it weird that I was in love with his ghost now?

Later that night, I got myself ready for bed. I sat erect on the floor leaning against the bed and cruising through the television channels.

It was strange as I thought about it. I began feeling really cold especially around my waist. I felt a pressure around my waist as well. I was shocked, but it shifted me a bit. It felt as if I was in someone's lap with their arms around me.

The pressure from this presence was somewhat pleasant. It only lasted a few moments before vanishing.

All of the cold pressure disappeared, but it didn't just carelessly weaken. I begged the spirit to return, but my calls were ignored..

I think it only started to get active once again about a month and a half ago. I began thinking that I had imagined all of it.

I was reading and sitting in my chair in the bedroom when I felt a cold pressure around my wrist. This time it was forceful and I was alarmed looking at the apparition rather clearly.

I had thought it was Jared once again. I never expected anything such as this to happen as he leaned forward to kiss me with so much passion. I was surprised, pleased and shocked at the entire thing.

If you're wondering how the kiss worked, it was rather awkward. It was like the act of yawning and making out with your breath. However, my lips felt cold and it was better than kissing someone who was alive. I admit, I really did like this strange experience.

After about 30 seconds, the sensation of the kiss was finally gone.

The ghost whispered, "I love you."

I replied, "I adore you."

He smiled and blushed before disappearing rather quickly. I was extremely happy as I went out of the house to smell the air. I went into the garden and I heard a scream. I looked behind myself and I saw a small girl holding a creepy doll in her arms with blood in her mouth and eyes....

I watched as the girl stood up and hung herself causing her to drop the doll. She put her hands on top of mine as I was struck with panic. She whispered inside of my ears, "Do not be scared. I will not hurt you. No more crying, no more fear. Just hear me out."

I was angry standing next to her and I couldn't move, run or talk. I could only think.

"I came out of the world to separate what is right and wrong. You can call me the miracle. I know a friendly ghost has been haunting you. I must tell you that he's a liar and a traitor. He is pranking you and he thinks you will never realize. Do you believe me?"

I tried answering, but my voice couldn't be heard. She asked why she couldn't hear my voice and I couldn't find a way to answer her. I was standing like some sort of statue. She looked at me with despair and suddenly disappeared while forgetting the doll.

I took the doll from the floor thinking I would give it back to her if I ever ended up seeing her again. After she disappeared, I was free to speak and move. I didn't believe her words, there was no way that Jared was a traitor. Where had she come from and why?

"Marie, Marie. Do not believe her, I am Jared. Your love and I am not a traitor. I would never prank you. I love you!"

"Don't worry Jared, I did not believe her. I love you too!"

Josh disappeared all of a sudden, I went back home while moving forward into my room. I prepared my bed to sleep in. I couldn't sleep, ugh. I could only think about what had happened.

It was very weird and confusing. Why was I haunted? Why had this girl come to me and what did she want? Finally, I was thinking whether or not it was my house that was the problem. This night in between my sleep, I woke up to a soft voice. I woke up and saw a bright face approaching the feet of my bed.

I touched it with my foot, but it continued coming towards my face. As it reached near my chest, it ended up just vanishing.

I panicked. Ugh, I couldn't breathe for a couple of minutes.

A sound whispered, "Where is my doll?"

I looked behind myself and saw that little girl once again. Her face was extremely ugly this time and there were red tears inside of her eyes. I was going to answer her, but my voice could not be heard once again. I got to scared that she must have thought I had taken her doll.

I tried making her understand with hand signals, but I was failing. She gave me a scary glare and she was extremely angry. Her glare meant that she was going to get revenge on me sooner or later, but I tried moving through her as she was leaving. I just couldn't.

I started crying after she had disappeared. I ran through the place where I had put the doll in and put it inside of my room. I felt beyond exhausted, so I retreated back to my slumber.

The sun rose and I woke up looking to my left side to ensure that the doll was safe. The doll? Where was the doll? I couldn't believe that this was happening to me now. The doll had disappeared.

I cried and screamed for a very long time. I went into the kitchen to drink some water because my throat was extremely sore now.

I heard something when I had came back. I found the doll on the floor and I saw some blood in my bed. I fell unconscious....

I was half dead. A few minutes later, I got up and tried looking behind me. I saw the dead girl once again and she had taken her doll from the floor as she was laughing hard. I was shocked. A blizzard of questions was rushing through my mind. Why was she laughing and why the heck was there blood inside of my bed?

She suddenly stopped laughing and her face fell. She showed a ton of disappointment and sadness. She began crying as she slowly said, "He's a liar, a cheat and a big traitor. He's a big liar!"

I could not talk or move any longer. I was dejected and dazed that I couldn't believe her because I had no proof.

She clammed up one again before disappearing. And finally, I was able to move as my hands were shaking insanely. I checked the blood which was still in my bed.

I went from my house to smell the fresh air and relax when I saw two men right in front of my face.

I panicked when I looked behind and saw a ton of people that were around me. Their screams rang in my ears and a numbing pain took over my head. I realized that I was laying on a hard and cold surface as I tasted metal in my mouth.

I opened up my eyes as they felt like needles were injecting inside of them. I saw half broken buildings weeping fire and smoke. The sky was a rather dark shade of the color crimson. The wailing wasn’t stopping, but I couldn't see anyone making a sound.

I was lying on was the remains of what used to be a road. The ground I was on was icy cold and made my skin freeze. I peeled off of my face and sat up. Every single bone in my body was aching; I found it nearly impossible to budge without sharp pains jolting me.

I massaged my throbbing head while groaning. A woman was screaming above everyone's voices. She suddenly quieted. Her shrieks were substituted with a gurgling noise. I became filled with panic when suddenly Jared appeared in front of me laughing hysterically.