Venetia
The roaring of the Miata, echoed across the quiet forest. The winding road of the driveway seemed like it took eternity for the sports car to climb. Finally, a small one story house appeared out of the darkness with a living room light on. When the house was close enough, I shut the car off and got out. Zoe and I approached the door to see Olivia had already opened it.
“Hey guys. Come in.” She was not in her usual peppy mood. We walked in and I leaned against the couch. “Do you guys need anything?” She asked. I looked at Zoe. Her face had the expression of pissed on it.
“Why don’t I ask Varanese?” Olivia stood still; Everyone in the room froze to notice there were not just 3 of us.
“Hello, sister. May I come in? Venetia asked with a grimace on her face. “Well, if you won’t answer your own sibling, I might as well make myself at home.” She placed herself in a chair in the kitchen. “Hello, Young Chancellor! This must be your mate! I see she is very gorgeous.” She flashed a smile at Zoe. “You must be Ms. Albridge. I’ve heard many tales about you.” I stared, wondering how she knew. “Oh you don’t know?” I can read peoples expressions to tell what they are really thinking.” She answered my question.
“What do you want, Venetia?” Olivia startled.
“To see my favorite sister, of course. I haven’t heard from you since you ran away from your duties.” Olivia looked at Zoe who then looked back at Venetia.
“How did you know where to find her?” I asked. Venetia appeared questioned.
“It’s not that hard to find my own sister. If you had one, I’m pretty sure you’d know. Maybe compare to like Ms. Albridge, if you couldn’t find her. You’d hunt her down.” She laughed. “But this isn’t the reason. I have missed you very much, Varanese. Why don’t you ever visit?” She twisted around in her chair.
“Why would I visit you. After everything you’ve done. After everything you’ve ruined. You’ve killed people. That is not what our father would have wanted!” Olivia clutched her fists. I stood next to Zoe who grabbed my hand, her mind motioned into mine. What are we suppose to do? She questioned to me. I replied by my silence, who then she knew, I had absolutely no idea.
“Now now,” Venetia walked up to Olivia. “Why yell at me? You know I’ve done everything that father would have done, and more. I’ve had our clan stronger than ever!”
“You’ve had damned to the gods! How is that stronger? You left me to die in the Rouvre in France! How the hell am I to ever forgive you?!” She yelled. Zoe grabbed my hand tighter. That’s where Zoe had found her.
“You will forgive me by seeing what your opportunities are at home!” She smiled. “Oh sister, we have everything, and even more then you have here. All our servants are there and we both can rule together. Maybe you might like that sense…” Olivia stood motionless.
“Leave.” Was the only thing Olivia spoke.
“I can see you need time to think. I will leave you, for now.” She walked out the door. “And young Chancellor, I will see you soon…”
