Jewel’s Secret

Bon Voyages Party

We pulled up to the front of the party venue. The huge building was lit up by the lights, and the sunset was gorgeous. We arrived first, well, we were the only few vampires, to be able to walk in the sunlight.

I had changed, since my first school dance. I was no longer the shy wallflower. Hanging out with Ella, taught me how to be more of the royal princess. I was more comfortable being around the princes, and the other lords.

Kieran was the only one, that still made me feel nervous. I think, it is because, we are betrothed. I am attracted to him, but I don’t know, if he is the one. My soul mate.

It is, probably because, you have a mate, but, he is not the one. I don’t know, if he is, I have to meet him. Jorla linked.

Well, you will tonight, he will be here for the royal occasion, several other suitors will be there, too. My mother, gave me the final decision on whether I marry Kieran. I have until my twenty first birthday to decide. He is the forerunner of my suitors. I’m not ready to get hitched, anytime soon. I linked.

You will have to consider your dragon, and see how she will react to being mated with a vampire. Jorla linked.

FML, oh my dragon is not going to like that, one bit. Do dragons have mates?

I will ask mother. She said, they were immediately attracted to each other. My mother is not a dragon though, she is part Lycan.

“Hey! Earth to Jewel! What is your mind on? You been staring off into space, for five minutes. Are you ready, to go in?” Ella breaks through my reveries.

“Yes, sorry was thinking about the future.” I replied.

We alight from the limousine. The night was taking over the sky. Several vehicles were pulling into the parking lot.

My mother, won’t arrive until after the sun is asleep. She has a severe reaction to the sun. She has some resistance to it, but she is not totally immune to the sun.

Papa said, that he has been able to wander in the daytime for about an hour, then he has to be in the dark. It is because of his age that his body can resist the sunlight. It was helpful during the dragon wars. He was able to escape from the battlefield, and not be killed by the sunlight. Papa is over three thousand years old. He might be older, but he only goes back to three thousand years, when he is telling his stories about his life. I never pressed him for his real age. I will have to ask him, one day.

The door opens, as we arrive. The venue staff has filled champagne glasses on trays, to offer us as we enter. We both take a glass and make our way to the ballroom. We find a table, that is near the dance floor, but, away from the service doors. The tables are covered with a large white cloth, with a center cover in a golden threaded cloth circle. There is a large crystal vase with red roses. The flowers are illuminated with fairy lights. The room looked lovely. There was candles lit on the tables, and the tables were set up for a four course meal.

“I’m not sure why the tables were set up for this lavish dinner. Most of the guests are vampires.” I said.

“Oh, I forgot to mention, that your mother invited some dignitaries to come to the party. The chef is amazing, she has recipes for everything, she has a complete vampire recipe book. She has several other offerings for the menu for the non vampire. I helped pick out some of the best dishes!” Ella smiled.

The DJ played some dancing music. Ella pulls me to the dance floor. We have to be the first ones to dance, her rules of engagement for parties. Be the first to dance, be the life of the party, set the tone of the party. We danced to the music, A few of the guests followed suit. I watched, as the guests start to arrive, they all soon joined the crowd on the dance floor.

“Time for a new glass of champagne!” Ella said. We head to the bar to get a fresh glass of champagne. We sipped slowly. We walk around the room, greeting the guests with small talk and smiles.

I get braver as I finish my second glass. The Turkish ambassador’s son, asked me to dance.

“I would be delighted!” I said.

He gallantly extended his arm, I accepted it and he leads the way to the floor. I glanced over him, he was tanned with black hair, his eyes the color of emeralds. He had sensual lips, and his smile was so beautiful that I wanted to kiss him, to feel his lips on mine. The thought, sobered me up. Oh my goddess! I’m being forward, indeed!

I felt my body wanting to get closer to this handsome man. I forced myself to get back to my proper self. He smiled, as he swirled me around the dance floor. His eyes twinkled with mischief. I decide, that I should return to my table and find my mother.

“Thank you for the dance, Orhan.” I said.

“My pleasure, your highness. Your beauty has lifted my heart. Your grace has delighted my soul. I would like to see you again.” Orhan said. I smiled demurely.

He returned me to my table, he bowed and smiled at me. He left to rejoin his father.

“Wow, you are a quick learner!” Ella chuckled.

“You are a great teacher!” I laughed.

“You did a number on him, he is still looking at you.” Ella said, she has excellent peripheral vision.

“I need to see my mother, have you seen her come in?” I asked.

“No, not yet. I think she said she would arrive at 9:00pm.” Ella said, as she scanned the room.

“Kieran is here. He was watching, you and Orhan, he was looking at you, with a bit of jealousy.” Ella turned around to look at her target. She was looking at the dance floor. I looked in the direction that she was, I see Liam, the Irish lord, she was in love with him.

“I’m fine, you can see him, I will just find my mother, it’s almost 9pm, now. At least, say goodbye to him.” I pushed her gently in Liam’s direction. She balked slightly, then she straightened her shoulders with determination and headed towards him.

I smiled, once she straightened her shoulders she would be impossible to stop.

Poor Liam, he won’t know what hit him. I chuckled.

I see mother at the entrance, she has her hair upon a bun, with curls around her face. Her beautiful face barely had any makeup, she just used a bronzer, and a mauve lipstick. She had on a black dress with a sheer top and skirt that had opaque black material covering her breasts, and her groin and buttocks area. My mother was wearing a stunning gown. The sheer material was shiny, when the light hit it. Papa arrived wearing a black tuxedo.

I walk over to greet my mother and father.

“Mother, father, you both look amazing!” I said.

“Thank you sweetie, you look so beautiful.” Mother said.

“I got you a present, my little girl is growing up. I hope you will be okay with it.” Papa said. He put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a key chain with two keys.

“Papa! You got me a car? I’m glad, you made me take driving lessons!” I hug and kiss both my parents.

“I’m was worried, that you were not going to be able to drive it.” Papa hugged me.

“We thought you would need a car.” Mom said.

“Thank you, so much!” I feel tears coming. I collect myself, stopping the tears from ruining my makeup.

I’m going to miss my family. We are very close. I’m lucky, to have Ella going with me. She has been my best friend since I was a toddler.

“Mother, this is so incredible! I will be very careful driving!” I said, I see her eyes glistening.

“I’m hungry, I been waiting all day to try something new from the chef. I want the blood aspic, collagen blood, and the blood jelly.” Mother said, as we head to my table. I see the servers bringing out several glasses and dishes to each table. Ella is bringing Liam over to join us.

“Welcome Ella and Liam, we are just about to eat, please sit down and join us for a delicious meal.” Papa said.

We each try a different dish. The servers brought out blood In glasses. We tried all of them. The blood sausage, blood beef, blood sheep, hot blood pork belly, bass in blood butter. Everything was delicious. There was blood pudding, chocolate blood cake. And chocolate blood ice cream. We were all sated.

“Thank you for the great send off party mother.” I smiled.

“I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I know you don’t like the fuss. I am not going to make a speech either. I can, if you want me to.” Papa said.

I laughed. “No speech!”

Everyone laughed.

“Jewel, may I have this dance?” Kieran says as he neared the table.