Destiny

Beep Beep . My alarm rang continuously making me groan. I turn it off, sitting up still feeling sleepy. I turn my head towards my newest painting of two lovers who want to be together but seem to also be killing each other in an embrace. Looking at the painting I smile in content. That painting took me close to three days to complete and now that it's finished. I feel proud. My phone beeped drawing me out of my haze. I sigh and pick up my phone, falling back in bed. I open my messages to see a message from Hailey one my best friends. Hailey- "Dude it's almost 10am where the hell are you?" No it's not. I thought going to check the time on my phone. "Fuck." I cussed out loud. I am running late. I jump out of bed in panic now fully awake. I run to the bathroom and turn on the shower taking a quick bath. After my bath, I pull out a short flare gown and some high heels from my wardrobe and put them on. I quickly did my auburn hair in a bun and put on some light makeup to help bring out my hazel eyes, before running out my house with my painting and handbag. I get to the gallery and look at the time, 10:10am. Rushing out my car I run to the art gallery where everyone were already gathered. Sneaking through the back door, I signal Hailey towards me. She rushes to me. "The f**k is up with you. This is our big opportunity and you almost blew it." She whispered more concerned than furious. "Sorry I overslept." I told her, knowing there was no point lying to her. She rolled her eyes before pulling me towards where all the other paintings are displayed and putting mine up in a good spot. " There we go." She says, admiring her good work. I chuckle staring at her. " What?" She says. " Why are staring." She asked. "Nothing." I shrug. "I just love you." I say honestly. "You better." She said with a small smile to her lips. "Okay everyone gather around." The lecturer said, addressing the room." We have some very important people here today, who have come to check out your masterpiece. The individual with the best painting gets a price." He say before stepping to the corner welcoming these "important people." These people stepped forward and just by their look. I could tell none of them were human and this made me sick to my stomach. I hated supernaturals and everything about them. 20 years ago supernatural creatures and humans decided to co- exist together. The problem now was supernaturals had all the best places which humans were not allowed to enter or even pass through except given direct permission from the supreme.A ruler born with powers so strong he/ she is almost like a god. Hello everyone. My name is Kaden, I am a warlock." He said. Causing gasp and awe from those in the room. The thing is most humans have heard of these supernaturals but have never really seen any. I look at the supernaturals before me and shivered. I could smell the power rolling off them almost like a cologne. It creeps me out. I look around and find some of the girls in the room already eyeing them like pieces of candy, making me roll my eyes. "We are here today to assess your painting and pick out the best and that person would be given a price." He said. Someone raises a hand. I look to them and it was a guy. "What is this price." He says in a sassy way. There is only one person who could have this much sass to him. Ryan my other bestie. "The price would be kept a secret for now." Caleb said, making Ryan scoff. "Well that's boring." He said rolling his eyes. This seems to catch Caleb's attention. He eyes Ryan like a piece of candy before smirking and looking away. They went round checking each painting carefully before stopping at my painting and contemplating on it for a while. I silently pray they would walk away. On a normal day, I would be excited about this but with these guys. No thank you. They walk towards the lecturer and say something to him before going back to their positions. The lecturer steps forward again."Well, we have a winner." He said. Adrianna Reyes please step forward. He calls me. I come out from the crowd and walk towards him. "Congratulations your painting won." He said with a big smile. "You have won a vacation to Eden Estates." This is what the land of the supernaturals are called. "You have a chance to bring two persons with you." He said, giving me three transparent cards. For your stay and entry." He said, before signaling one of his escorts who am guessing is probably a guard to take my painting. He give me a small nod and walks away. The whole room broke into chatter. Some congratulated me while some claimed it was an unfair judgement. Either way i wish I didn't win. "O. My.God babe. We are so gonna have the best time of our young lives." Hailey shrieks. "Yeah but first we need to celebrate. We are going to a club tonight." Ryan said clearly feeling really excited. "Hold up guys. We still need to pack remember." I said. Not really in the mood to go party. "Whatever." Ryan rolls his eyes. "We can pack tomorrow. Tonight we celebrate." Ryan said obviously too excited. Seeing that my excuses weren't gonna work I decided to agree. They both literally dragged me to a club. Where they both drank till they got drunk and I had to take them both home. When we got outside I discovered my car keys were gone. They probably got lost in the process of trying to get this two drunk bitches out of the club. Sighing in frustration. I decided to use Ryan's car. I took them both home and parked Ryan's car in his house. I decided to walk home since our houses weren't that far apart. I walk through an alley since it was a shortcut. I shiver and pull my coat closer. I fold my hands against my chest turning into a corner. I hear a noise and quicken my pace, as I was about to leave the alley and cross to the road. I hear a voice " Did your parents never teach you not to walk alone in the dark, love?" The voice says making my breath hitch. A vampire. I thought. Immediately, feeling a breath next to me. I turn and stab it in the heart with my pocket knife, then I ran ignoring the screams.