Chapter 4

Three months later

Adrian was awake from his nap on the couch when he heard a knock on his door. "Come in!" he said.

The door opened, and the small amount of light that entered made Adrian curl up and cover his face with his hands. Yes, this workspace had become Adrian's new home. Dark, with dim light, he had become accustomed to living without sunlight for the past few months.

"What do you have there?" Adrian asked his employee who came in.

"I want to report that the company's finances have grown rapidly since last month. It's very good and strange simultaneously because we have yet to release any new products or do any promotions. Congratulations, Mr. Adrian; it seems like this company will rise again."

Adrian stood up from his sofa and approached the woman in the red shirt. He took the files into the woman's hands. Everything was written clearly, a significant increase; sales were up, and everything looked perfect.

"I did it!" exclaimed Adrian. He hugged his employee while muttering to himself. 'Only nine virgins, and everything is going well. I must find one more to keep this company going for the next two years!'

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Adrian, my neighbor is looking for a job. Coincidentally, your secretary has resigned; I mean... can she apply to be your secretary?"

"Is she still a virgin?"

"I'm sorry, what?"

Adrian chuckled; he was just too excited when he heard the woman. He quickly shook his head and said, "No way! I just watched a movie about a girl wandering in the big city. I'm sorry. Yes, you can bring her to the office now."

"Oh wow! Okay, I'll let her know."

Adrian clenched his fists and hit the wall. "Damn, I'm so stupid! Why did I say that? I have to be more careful. But it's not important. I have to find one last girl. Shit! But where? For the past two weeks, I have only been getting girls who are no longer virgins. I can only get nine virgins among all my victims, which now number 150. Damn it! This requirement is so difficult!"

A knock on the door sounded again, and Adrian stopped his complaints and opened the door. Adrian was stunned at the sight of a beautiful woman standing behind the employee who had just given him the financial report.

"Mr. Adrian, let me introduce you to Emily. She is my neighbor who wanted to apply as your secretary. Coincidentally, she was around the office, so I asked her to come and see you immediately."

The girl smiled thinly. Her beauty differed from Adrian's; he couldn't smell her body's scent. Curiosity peaked inside Adrian. It had been a long time since he had been captivated by a girl like this.

"Okay, please come in, Emily."

Adrian's heart was pounding; the only scent he could smell from Emily was her perfume and hair. Two conflicting desires stirred within Adrian, one wanting Emily for his pleasure, while the other wanting Emily's blood.

"So, tell me about yourself. By the way, I am allergic to sunlight; my skin will turn red if exposed. That's why I keep my windows closed during the day; I hope you don't find me strange."

"Of course not, Mr. Adrian. It's common; I've met someone who experiences the same thing. Well, I'm Emily, 21 years old. Honestly, I haven't had any work experience before. This is my first time applying for a job. I just dared to live independently. And I'm an economics graduate. That's it, Mr. Adrian."

"Damn, how could I enjoy every word that came out of her mouth so much. She's so captivating. I've never met a girl as charming as Emily," murmured Adrian to himself.

"Interesting. Young and brave. What made you leave home at the age of 21?"

"I was just tired of living with strict parents. I wanted to experience freedom in my youth. I should have left like teenagers in big cities, at 19, going with their lovers. It's exciting. Unfortunately, I come from Ellicottville. Being daring is the only thing I have until I arrive in New York."

Emily's explanation was like a breath of fresh air to Adrian. Clues like strict parents and her desire to live with her lover were seen as a sign that Emily was a virgin. Of course, if that were true, Adrian could easily get his prey without looking for it.

"The passion of youth is too wild to be suppressed. However, living with parents until any age is not a bad thing. But, sorry in advance, from your words... it seems you have never been in a relationship with a man. Is that true?"

"Yes, Mr. Adrian. That's true. I've never dated; my parents are too devout to the religion they adhere to. Even by the standards of a girl in New York, I'm too old to be a virgin."

Adrian's heart was pounding. His interest in Emily's looks quickly turned into an obsession with her blood. He imagined how he would tear Emily's neck apart and suck her blood until she became weak.

"Okay, that's enough. Congratulations, Emily, you have been hired at this company. Working in my company can make you feel comfortable and have a good experience.

Adrian extended his hand to Emily. She replied with a wide smile and said, "Thank you, Mr. Adrian. This is an opportunity that I won't waste."

"Okay, you can meet your friend, she will explain your duties. She's my temporary secretary."

Emily nodded and walked away from Adrian. Just before she closed the door, Adrian stopped her and said, "Emily, would you like to have dinner with me?"

"Sure, Mr. Adrian."

"Good; wait for me in the parking lot at seven tonight."

Emily closed the door. Adrian grinned widely with shining eyes. His heart was still pounding because of Emily's charm, but his desire to suck her blood was much stronger.

"Ten virgin girls will soon be mine. This is exciting! All of my wealth will return!" he said.