Masquerade
Kendall Turner sat in front of her bureau and studied herself. She looked gorgeous, she had waited for this dance for the past three years. The dance where Coty promised to give her the kiss that would change her life.Then she would live with Aunt Carly, Uncle Jack, and Coty forever.
It was all planned out. Mama and Papa were to leave first thing in the morning, so they wouldn't be here for the change. Aunt Carly's doctor would diagnose Kendall with a disease that made her appear to be sixteen for the rest of her life. When her parents died Carly and Jack would become her legal guardians and from there on out her and Coty were free! She kept reviewing everything in her head until it all seemed fool-proof. Then the door bell rang.
Kendall rushed to her window , Oh, it's just Carly.. Carly says a quick "hello" to everyone then makes her way up to Kendall's room.
" Kendall, you look marvelous!" Carly gasps.
" Thanks. I'm so excited!" Kendall replies, in a hushed tone.
" Now are you sure you want to do this? The school is on an Indian burial ground. Which means..." Kendall cuts her off.
" Which mean I will forever be bound to Coty?" she giggles. "Yes, I'm sure. You and Jack approve of him right?"
"Of course! Don't mind me! I'm just being silly, you just grew up so fast. Hmpfg!"
" I have waited the past three years for this, Carly. Be honest, do I look ready?"
"More than ready." she smiles.
"Kendall , Sweetie! Coty's here!" Mama calls.
" Coming!" Kendall turns to Carly for one last look.
" You'll be fine! Don't worry, and it only hurts for three days then your pain free forever." The word forever rang in her head as she headed toward the car. With one last kiss from Mama and Papa, she left her mortal world behind.
When Coty and Kendall arrived they were greeted by many friends. Kendall didn't know a single one of them, but they all knew Coty. They danced the evening away. It wasn't until Coty left for a drink that she finally spotted someone she knew.
William came over and picked up her hand and kissed it. Then complimented her gown. After they made small talk, he stared right in to her green eyes. Then a serious look came on his face. "What is it?" Kendall asked so delighted that she barely noticed anything was wrong. She looked at him, his eyes filled with sorrow. "William, What is the problem?"
"Have I ever lied to you, said something about the future that didn't happen or ever let you stand in harms way?" He answered quickly.
" No! You never would. Your one of the most honest men I know."
"Okay, so believe me, and follow my directions. You are in grave danger here. Get out of town immediately. I will not follow you. nor I hope, will anyone else. I don't know what will happen to you, should you decide to stay. I just know you wont be alive."
"William, I know your never a man to lie, but to must be joking. Look Coty just left to get a drink, he should be back soon. If I just left now not only would I loose Coty, but I wouldn't get to say good-bye either."
I should have listened to William that night, but I guess I must have been blind not to see what was going to happen.
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