MY SUGAR MUMMY IS A BEAUTIFUL VAMPIRE

Chapter 134: Little detour

Blake was putting on a pair of boots he found in a closet that turned out to be his size. The supple leather hugged his feet snugly, a testament to the meticulous attention to detail that seemed to permeate every aspect of the mansion. It appeared everything indeed was tailored made for him, from the perfectly sized boots to the well-stocked pantry and the tastefully appointed furnishings.

Elena's earlier assurances about their seamless integration into this tropical retreat rang true in his mind.

As he laced up the boots, Blake couldn't shake the nagging feeling of disconnection that had plagued him since his memory loss. Each passing day seemed to deepen the void left by his forgotten past, leaving him with an unquenchable thirst for answers.

Despite Elena's patient efforts to fill in the gaps and guide him through his own life experiences, he couldn't shake the desire to reclaim his memories on his own terms.

"Losing my memory is becoming more draining by the day," Blake muttered to himself, his brow furrowed in frustration. He appreciated Elena's dedication to helping him piece together his past, but there was a part of him that longed to rediscover those memories organically, without the filter of someone else's perspective.

"Are you okay, Blake?" Elena's voice floated into the room, her concern evident as she stepped into the closet. "You seem troubled."

Blake looked up, meeting Elena's gaze with a mixture of gratitude and uncertainty. "I'm fine, Elena. Just grappling with this whole memory loss thing. It's...frustrating, to say the least."

Elena's nod was one of sympathetic understanding, her emerald gaze alight with a depth of comprehension. "Indeed, Blake, navigating this ordeal presents no small challenge. Nevertheless, rest assured, we shall unravel this issue collectively,," she articulated with a refined poise.

Despite her reassurances, Blake couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at him from within. He appreciated Elena's support, but there was a part of him that yearned for independence, for the freedom to chart his own course through the labyrinth of his lost memories.

With a sigh, Blake rose to his feet, the boots now firmly in place. "Thanks, Elena. I know you're doing your best to help me. It's just...hard, you know?"

As Blake finished lacing up the boots, Elena's elegant figure glided further into the large closet space, eyes scanning the room. Her demeanor poised and graceful.

"You know, your taste has always been impeccable," she said, sweeeping his hands across the numerous coats and fabrics hanging around in the closet. There were so many clothes around for Blake to choose.

He simply smiled at comment although this further made him frustrated. How could he not even remember getting even one of these clothes? Nothing around him seemed familiar in the least bit.

"Darling, may I inquire where you're off to in those fetching boots?" she asked, her voice laced with refined air of curiosity.

Blake glanced up, meeting Elena's gaze with a mixture of appreciation and hesitation. "I was thinking of spending some time in the art cavern you showed me earlier," he replied, his tone casual yet earnest. "I thought maybe being surrounded by those paintings might trigger something."

Elena nodded understandingly, her expression softening with empathy. "A wise choice, dear. The power of art to evoke memories is indeed profound. Especially since you made them," she remarked, her speech adorned with eloquence and sophistication.

"But do you think it wise to venture alone?" Elena queried gently, concern etched in the lines of her exquisite features. "Perhaps I could accompany you, offer my insights into the artworks."

Blake hesitated, torn between his desire for solitude and Elena's well-intentioned offer of companionship. "Thank you, Elena, but I think I need some space to try and see if this will work," he replied, his words simple and direct.

Elena nodded, her demeanor gracious and understanding. "Of course, my dear. Take all the time you need. It's in your character to go there alone, no surprises that even with your loss of memory, you still insist on solitude," she mused.

Blake nodded his head at Elena's words as he exited the house but deep down, his mind churned with a mixture of conflicting emotions.

While he appreciated Elena's attention and devotion towards him, he couldn't shake the growing weariness of constantly being under her watchful gaze. Despite it being days since he regained consciousness, the suffocating feeling of her presence looming around him had become increasingly stifling.

In a way, he couldn't help but feel that Elena's attentiveness towards him was beginning to border on obsession. Though he understood her desire to assist him in reclaiming his lost memories, he couldn't deny the longing for solitude that gnawed at him from within.

With each step he took, Blake felt the weight of his decision to venture alone grow heavier. Despite the comfort of Elena's companionship, he knew that he needed this time alone to explore the cavern's depths and hopefully trigger some semblance of recollection.

The late afternoon sun beat down upon him mercilessly as he trudged through the soft sand, his sombrero offering some reprieve from its harsh rays. "No wonder she only comes out when it's getting dark," Blake muttered under his breath, wiping the sweat from his brow.

As he approached the mouth of the cave, the familiar sight of the special stones Elena had shown him before came into view. They were the very reason he wore a boot to begin with.Unlike Elena, he didn't have a feet made of steel and the stones hurt the sole of his feet. He wondered how she was able to cope with the pain.

Unlike Elena, who seemed unaffected by the jagged terrain, Blake winced as the sharp edges of the stones dug into the soles of his boots. He couldn't help but wonder how she managed to endure the pain.

"Despite her delicate soft features, that woman is harder than a nail," he mused.

As Blake entered the cave, a wave of cool air washed over him, sending a shiver down his spine. The dim light filtering in from the entrance illuminated the walls adorned with paintings, casting eerie shadows that danced across the cavernous space.

Taking a deep breath, Blake reached out to touch the rough texture of the walls, his fingers tracing the intricate patterns carved into the stone. He felt a sense of detachment as he surveyed the artwork, his gaze lingering on each painting in search of some elusive connection to his past.

Minutes passed in silence as Blake sat on a smooth rock, his eyes fixed on the colorful scenes before him. But despite his efforts, he couldn't shake the feeling of disconnect that permeated the air.

"Fuck this, nothing about this feels like me," Blake muttered to himself, frustration mounting as he stood up abruptly. It was becoming increasingly clear that this venture was a fruitless endeavor, a waste of precious time better spent elsewhere.

As he made his way out of the entrance of the cave and began to head towards the condo, his gaze drifted towards the dense forest beyond. Memories of the woman he had encountered the previous day flooded his mind, her words of warning and all the negative things she said about Elena echoing in his ears.

He glanced back at the beach condo not far from him, then towards the forest, uncertainty clouding his thoughts. "Ah...Blake. Just this one time," he murmured to himself, the decision to stray from his intended path already made.