I woke up groaning to the annoying sound of my annoying alarm. I rolled off the bed and landed with a thud.
" Ugh!" I groaned, turned to face the ceiling, and rubbed my nose. I need my coffee! I walked groggily to the kitchen and headed for the coffee machine when a magazine on the counter caught my eye. I grabbed it and realised it was a version of the Newspaper. I flipped through and landed on page 9, CASANOVA OF THE WEEK.
" Good morning ma'am." A maid greeted me.
" Morning Janet! " I replied with a smile before going back to the article.
Casanova Of The Week
Marcus Gerome, multi-billionaire, age 41. Single father of Hunter Gerome. Owner of Clip It company. Still, one with the 'flings', as he calls it, since Mrs Janelle Gerome, formally Miss. Richards, left him, With many actresses, singers, and so on. He spends money in a niggardly way.
"Eleanor!" I heard my mother shout from the top of the stairs.
"Dress and get ready for school. I'm driving you today, if you're not ready in 35 minutes you're walking. " I rushed up to my room and did my morning rituals which included brushing, bathing, picking an outfit from my walk-in closet, and eating. My room was quite different from other parts of the house, themed grey unlike the rest of the house, gold with a hint of bronze. With 2 minutes to spare, I packed my bags and headed outside to find my mother waiting.
" I thought you said 35?"
" Well, the earlier the better. Hop in." I entered the car, seating in the passenger seat. Once my mother started the engine, I plugged in my headphones and put them on. Once we got to school, I opened my eyes and left the car after giving my mother a peck. I walked to the front of the school and took a deep breath.
" Another year at this damned school." I walked into the school and headed to my class.
<
Once the bell for lunch rang everyone rushed out. I decided to stay behind and let the crowd in the hallway clear. Once the hallway was finally half empty, I stepped out and put on my headphones. I didn't know someone was in my way until I bumped into her...him. I was about to apologize when he snapped,
" Can't you see where you're going? Or are you blind? " I took off my headphones, placed them on my shoulders, placed a hand on my waist, and snapped back.
" What were you doing? Why didn't you see me? " I paused dramatically. He was about to speak when I put my hand up silencing him. " If you were watching where you were going you could have avoided hitting me." I was about to take a step when he shouted,
" Wait!" I stopped. He bent and picked up a pair of glasses, I assume it's his.
" You broke my glasses! "
" Lemme see." He handed it over to me and I inspected it. Oh my! It's broken beyond repair. " How much?"
" 300,000..." That made my jaw drop, and that's too expensive for glasses. " for the lens and 350,000 for the frame. "
" Oh my! I can't afford that!"
" Don't worry, you could pay it off by selling your mansion and I'll return the change. "
" My family isn't rich. " I said avoiding his eyes. He leaned forward and I felt his hot breath on my neck.
" You don't have to lie to me with your cockamamie story. I know your family has old money. You probably have gold somewhere in your house. And in case you are wondering how I know...I research my competition. " He pulled away and said, ": You have one week to pay up!" He turned and left. I heard some people say things like,
She snapped at the Hunter Gerome!
She got what she deserves!
How could she?
Does she know who he is?
Ignoring them, I went to the packed cafeteria.
Unfortunately, everyone in the cafeteria already knew. I choose the only free table in the cafeteria.
" Hey!" A girl said while she stood in front of me with her lunch tray, " Can I sit here?" I didn't want any company so I replied to her in the nicest way possible,
" No. It's occupied."
" By who?"
" None of your business. "
She scoffed then said,
" Hunter did a good job telling you off! " She spun and walked away. Once she walked away, I saw Hunter staring at me along with his school-renowned friends, Claire and Andrew. Hunter bends over and whispers something to them both, Andrew snickered but Claire scowls. Ignoring them I continue with my food.
<
"How was school? " My mother asked once I exited the car.
" I broke someone's glasses accidentally. " I shrugged.
" How did it happen? " I explained every detail. "Well...That's quite a lot of information for him to know." She said looking thoughtful.
" I don't even know how he knows," I said as my mother entered the house and the maids free her from the load.
" Okay here's my credit card....go buy it and give it to him tomorrow. "
" Okay, mum. Thank you! " I went to my bedroom and collapsed on my bed.
" What a nauseating boy!" I scoffed. " To think his father owns a production company. " I scoffed again, got off the bed, and stood in front of my mirror.
You should be more careful! A voice said.
" Hello? Hello? " I called searching the room to see where the voice came from. After a while, I decided that it was my head playing games. I removed my earrings and place them on the dresser before I went to buy the glasses. Shacommended or recommended?
<
" Mom, I'm gonna binge-watching TV. Wanna join me?" I shouted to my mother.
" What are you watching? "
" Friends! "
" Are you gonna watch 365 days later?"
" Nop."
" Count me out! I'm going to sleep. Happy birthday, love. Your cake is in the fridge, there's ice cream if you want and only take a bag of popcorn! "
" Happy Birth.....Oh my! Today is my birthday! Thank you! I love you!"
" Love you too." I took a slice of cake, 7 scoops of ice cream, and a full bag of popcorn.
You shouldn't be watching this! The voice came again.
" Hello? If you don't want to tell me who you are then stop disturbing me! "
<
Macey, a maid, came to clear my mess. I dozed off on the couch.
*************************************************************
I'm Victoria Beckham. Your wolf.
Out of the blue, a wolf bit my neck and took a chunk out of my neck. Someone else stabbed me with a sword through my stomach. I then fell backwards into a pit, screaming. At the mouth of the pit, I saw a boy standing there, about my age but I couldn't see his face. My eyes closed of their own accord
************************************************************
" Aaaaaaaa!" I screamed, waking up from my nightmare, clutching my neck and stomach. I was sweating profusely and I had tear stains on my cheeks. My mother and a few maids came in all holding rolling pins. They all relaxed once they didn't see a possible threat though I was still hyperventilating.
"Darling breath! Eleanor! Breath baby." My mother said coming to take a seat near me. " Water! Get her water!" My mother ordered. The maids scurried around and three came back with jugs. My mother took a jug. " A cup will do?! You dimwitted people!" Once they came back with cups, my mother took one and filled it with water. I tanked three full cups.
" What happened? " My mother asked once I had calmed down a bit and I explained the dream.
" Follow me! " She took me to the East wing.
" Mum! Father said that we should never come here before he died and I want to respect that. "
" Your majesty follow me. "
" Majesty? Mom are you on drugs? "
" Your majesty, Alexavier needs you! "
" Okay um....definitely on drugs. I'm leaving. " And my. mother. shifted...
He's a Fighter?!
My mother shifted into a werewolf.
Sophie Florence, I order you to stand down. The voice came again. The werewolf stood on its hind legs, nodded its head as a bow, and shifted back to my mother.
" M...mo...mother? "
"Follow me." With a small nod, I obeyed. When she opened the door it revealed a room blanketed with years of dust. I opened the curtains and that's when I saw it properly, a gym.
"Mother-"
"I'm not your mother."
"-what is all this-" I paused to process what she had just said. "W-what do you mean?"
"Your mother died the same week as your father. She instructed me to bring up the way a mother would and to give you any and everything needed. To train you to become the destined Queen of Alexavier, once you clock sixteen and now you are." I slumped against the wall on hearing the words.
Me? Queen?
"You must be mistaken," I said a bit too hastily and with a funny voice, caused by the lump in my throat.
"I am not. Your parents tried to bring vampires and werewolves together so they fled to New York and got mated. They were rewarded with you and gifted with happiness which was short-lived. The Elite Council found them and killed your mother when your father wasn't home. He arrived and saw a letter on the table, on it written, THE END OF A NEW ERA. Your father fled, visited an orphanage, and left you there with instructions to be contacted by the person who wants to adopt you.
Vanessa Winslow, my wolf, told me about you and I went to adopt you. I called your father and told him who I am. He told me what was happening. I agreed to take care of you till he was in the clear but unfortunately he was killed over the phone. I took you home and my mate rejected you and kicked me out of the house thinking you were from someone else I had mated, that's when I vowed to protect you with my life. The Elite Council did not know about the three-year-old daughter your father had so we were free. I had to change your last name from Eleanor Swintzelle to Eleanor Florence.
From there I went to your father's mansion, this same one we are living in at present. I became your legal mother but I knew I will never be able to live up to the woman that birthed you or even fill the void in your life. I knew I had to tell you soon and your dream showed the urgency. I can not tell you the meaning of your dream but you will know in due time. "
"You can't just tell me all that and then leave me in the dark about a dream!" I shouted with tears in my eyes.
"My sincerest apology my queen but I am not authorized to tell you about it." I saw an emotion flash in her eyes but couldn't decide which it was for it was masked as she left me in the room alone with my thoughts. I walked to my room to process my thoughts, I was greeted by a few maids but I didn't respond. My thoughts were all over the place. My plan was to tackle every question in my mind but once my head hit the pillow I slept.
***
I woke up again after another of the same nightmare. I let out a scream as I felt beads of sweat trickle down my face and my body shake, this time no one came to my rescue.
After a while, I had become a bit better and realized I wouldn't be able to sleep again. I noticed my phone has been ringing for a while. I stretched across to grab it and I fell face flat on the floor.
The caller ID had across the screen and I immediately knew it was Debbie shouldn't she be in Bel Falls schooling? I picked up the phone and sat back on the bed.
"Hey girlfriend!" Her voice sounded way louder than I remember.
"How are you?"
"Great! So guess what? I finished the first semester and we are on a 6-month break!"
" Shut the front door!"
"Yeah, girl. I'm in New York and I was thinking a thought."
"What is it?"
"That maybe....just maybe....we....you and I....should go to the underground fighting club."
"No way."
"Please!!!! You know you owe me four."
"How do I owe you so much?"
"I don't know! Please!!!!"
"Fine! Fine! You're making my ears ring."
"Yay! The Golden Wolf is back in business. Don't worry we'll be back soon and your mom won't even find out!"
"Yeah, I know she can't....ever."
"Okay love, see you soon." She cut the call and I got up to change. I wore a grey oversized hoodie with a sports bra underneath, tucked the hoodie into denim shorts, and threw a black bag onto my shoulder.
I packed yoga pants and my mask, just in case. I don't know why but I wound up packing Hunter's glasses. I had planned to give him at school but it's in my bag and I am not removing it any time soon. I climbed out of the window and landed on the sill. I wonder how this will turn out.
***
" Eleanor!" I spun around to see Debbie in the parking lot.
"Hey!" I said as she ran to meet me, she is a lot faster than I remember.
"Let's go!" She said as she stood at my side. I was about to turn so we could walk away but I saw Hunter leaning against a car, looking at me. Creep. I decided to give him his glasses so I started walking towards him. A mob of people ran past, making me take a step back. Once I looked back up Hunter wasn't there again. I must be seeing things I mean it's almost midnight! I walked back to Debbie.
" What happened?"
"Nothing," I replied, taking one look at the car Hunter was leaning against.
"Then let's go!" We entered a building and took the elevator to the underground level. Once there we took the staircase down. The place was already full. Debbie pulled me up the stairs toward the VIP Lounge. Debbie whispered something into the bouncer's ear and then pointed at me. In agreement, he nodded and unhooked the velvet-colored barrier letting us in. The Lounge was higher than the ring so I could see everything that happened.
The fights were getting boring so I decided to fight myself. A few wouldn't hurt. I went down and started circling the ring.
"And welcome his opponent. The undefeated champion. 79 knockouts, 2 losses and let me tell you something, he wasn't the one who got knocked out. The Rapid Bunny!!!!!!" Then a familiar guy with raging steel eyes entered the ring.
" Can't you see where you're going? Or are you blind? "
Well, this must be interesting. Ultimate Destruction Vs Rapid Bunny.
~~