Twen+y. Just a pawn.
1330 Words
Kennedy
I woke up in the evening, my sister was in bed with me.
" Hey, you finally woke up sis. I want to sleep in here tonight, my bed upstairs is too hard. Trade please?"
I wasn't in any condition to fight her on this, my head hurt and my shoulder was on fire.
I was feeling chilled so I went into my closet to put on my flannels.
June had beaten me to them.
She was in my bed, my pajamas.
I settled for a thick flannel gown.
I looked at my shoulder wound in the mirror in my closet. It was red and swollen. I found some antibiotic cream and slathered it.
When I came back out, June was holding some large hair curlers.
" Put my hair up please, Like old times?" I smiled and did as directed.
" Kennedy, I'm sorry that I was making the moves on your guy. I wanted to test him, you know see if he was loyal?" She grinned.
" What did you discover?" I asked her.
" He really likes you. He didn't even bat an eye to my advances."
I didn't know who made her my fairy Godmother, why she had to approve of a guy that I used to like.
I wasn't so sure I like him anymore after he bit me and tried again to squeeze the life out of me.
June smiled and nodded at me, "My sleep mask please, and turn off the lights before you go, love you!"
I did as she said, because I do love her.
In the middle of the night, shortly after midnight, I woke up flaming hot. I couldn't wear this flannel gown one minute longer.
I walked to my room and snuck into my closet, I didn't turn on the lights, I knew right where my cotton PJs were.
When I was in there, I heard a strange noise, like my back door opened, I felt a cool breeze.
Ever so quietly I stuck my head out to see who opened my door.
To my shock I saw Lucas with my sister June. He was kissing her neck. She gave out a moan.
Disgusting! They were having s*x in my bed too. Yuck.
I stayed put until I heard the door shut again. I snuck past June and quickly went back to bed.
In the morning, there were several bouquets of roses delivered to my castle.
I didn't even look at who they were from, I didn't have to. Mandy was reading the cards outloud.
" My dear, these are for you for putting up with me, Orcas."
Then another...
" Kennedy, I look forward to this evening, wear a red dress for me, Lucas."
And another one...
" Miss. Starling, I will see you at 6pm, thank you for going with me, this means a lot, Robby."
Jill had read that one.
" Ooh, who's Robby?" She asked.
Monroe frowned," Yeah who's Robby?" He was jealous.
" Listen, I have been here longer than you girls, no offense Monroe. But I'm a free agent. I'm not exclusively dating anyone, I'm playing the field, sorry Monroe."
" It's okay, I deserve it. I think I never realized how voluptuous you would grow up to be. All that time you followed me like a puppy in love, I ignored you. I see you now Kennedy. You are gorgous."
Jill hit his arm."Do not let June hear you say that, she will be jealous, she is used to being the beauty queen."
Speaking of June, where is she it's almost 11am?
I passed daddy in the kitchen.
" Morning Kennedy, you look good today, sorry I was a bit drunk last night, I promise I will do better for you today." He was already drinking a bloody Mary.
I side hugged him, he squeezed my shoulder.
OMG that hurt like hell.
I smiled anyway.
I made my way to my room, June was getting dressed. She seemed different. Her eyes were changed, like violet now.
" Nice contacts." I said.
She grinned. " I feel wonderful today, I feel sexy, powerful, strong." She rubbed her neck.
I saw two small puncture holes in her neck.
What's with the men in this town biting girls?
I didn't question her, I myself had a love bite.
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Tonight was the gala. I had to dress for Robby. I would not be wearing red for Lucas Moore.
Besides, June was in a tight red dress. It was the kind that had peekaboo cut out areas, made it look like she was a mummy. I guess it was in style.
I pulled out a blue velvet gown, it had a scooped neck. Small red roses were printed on the dress.
I put my hair in a twist and needed something else. I tried on my grandma's choker, it was diamond and gold, I'm sure they were faux diamonds.
Then I put that gold chain with the key on it around my neck, I looked pretty good, I thought.
Right on time, a black Mercedes pulled up. Robby jumped out and opened the door for me. He looked at me and smiled.
" Perfect Miss Starling."
I waved to the family and rode off with Robby.
The others would arrive in a rented limo.
When the car stopped I felt unsure, nervous.
I put my foot out of the open door, my shoes were gold toned with roses on the rim.
Robby ran around to take my hand.
He pulled me out of the car and gave the keys to the valet.
He put my arm over his and took me inside.
It was so beautiful. There were ice sculptures, a live orchestra, a loud cluster of people milling around excitedly.
The door man announced us.
" Mr. Robby Jackson and Miss. Kennedy Starling."
A hush came over the whole assembly. Every eye turned to look at me.
I blushed. Robby bristled.
" Nosey busybodies, ignore them, let's get a drink." He assured me.
I saw Lucas then. He pointed his black nail at me and motioned for me to come to him.
I smiled and shook my head. I was with Robby.
Lucas looked surprised by my reaction.
He moved towards me quickly.
" You will drop this Howle's arm and come with me, I told you to wear red Kennedy."
He was angry at me?
I looked at Robby. " You are a Howle?"
Too late Rena saw us together. She was raging.
Robby saw his mother making her way towards them. He rushed me out onto the terrace.
Lucas looked perplexed.
Rena stormed out onto the terrace. She pulled Robby away from me like I was the plague.
" My son doesn't date Starlings, do you understand me witch?"
I saw her teeth, they were sharp and menacing, it contrasted with her deep beauty.
Robby said, " Mom it's just a dance, we aren't dating, she's too old, no offense Kennedy."
I was offended, very offended.
Lucas extracted me from that whole situation.
He kissed my hand.
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Lucas
I don't understand, I bit her last night. I turned her.
She should be all over me, adoring my every word.
I couldn't let that bully Pit bull Orcas take her, she was better than a pawn that he was going to use to advance his position in the clan.
Once she gave him that damn key, he agreed that he would release her to me, to let me protect her from his family's revenge.
I pulled her choker away from her neck. I was holding her shoulder to look at the bite that I had given her last night. She winced and gasped at my touch.
I saw a bite on her shoulder. I must have missed her neck then, weird.
I tasted her warm blood, I smelled her scent on her pajamas. I turned her, I am sure of it.
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