The moment I got inside my room, I locked the door, and I could still hear the howling of the wolf. I fished out my phone and browsed the internet to see what would be the possible reason why I could feel this way. I got up quickly when I could smell Celia's scent, and I opened my door right away before she could knock on my bedroom.. I was terrified as I realized I was developing some real power.
"Hey, why do you look like you have seen a ghost Victoria? It is only me, and I wanted to greet you a happy happy birthday, my dear," She greeted me, and I was shocked when she handed me a gift that she hid from her back.
"Oh, Celia, thank you so much for this present, and see you later tonight," I said, and her face fell.
"Victoria, you know we can't join you with that kind of party, you have guests all over the country, and the mansion staff is not allowed to attend such event, and you know that my dear, we are employed by your parents. Workers can't join a glamorous party like that." She said, and I could feel the pain in my heart.
"Don't say that, Celia; I could ask my mom and dad, you should attend because you are my nanny, and ever since I was a kid, you never once left me, Celia I responded, and she smiled at me.
"It is okay, Victoria, don't disappoint your parents, and you know I am pleased that you are now an adult, and I don't need to worry about you anymore. You turned into a beautiful young woman, Victoria, and I am so delighted that you have Oliver in your life now, and it seems your world has now color." She declared.
"Yeah, me too. I am so glad I met Oliver, Celia, and I want you to be there for me, only this time, Celia, you always say no every time I invited you to come with me to every event I attended, but this time it is my special day." I said.
"Don't worry, and we will have a separate celebration, a picnic perhaps? It would be nice to be alone with you, and I know you will get so busy tonight, you will entertain the entire senior students in Zenith Academy, and not only that, friends of your parents will come, I am sure you will get tired, so you better have a sleep now, Victoria." She answered, and I was looking at her for a long time.
I wanted to tell her about what was going on with me, but it felt like I was turning into someone else. I don't wish Celia to get afraid of me if I will tell her what is going on with me, and I want to share this with Oliver. Still, I couldn't risk it, and I will do everything to stop this craziness; I need to fight myself, and I needed someone to share this dilemma, but who will believe me?
"Are you sure you are fine, Victoria? I have been asking you questions, but you didn't answer me." Celia asked, and I snapped back at present, and I felt guilty that I space out for a few minutes in front of her.
"Maybe it was because of my excitement for the big event tonight, Celia," I replied, and she gave me a wide grin.
"I could tell, my dear," She responded.
"I better get back now to my post, Victoria, and I don't want Zafirah to look for me." She said.
"Okay, Celia, and thank you once again," I said, and I looked at her walking away from me, and I couldn't believe Celia would not attend my birthday. I know it is against our household code, but I could tell my parents will allow her and Jason to attend my birthday party celebration if I beg them. Still, I understood, and she was right, we all became busy assisting our guests, and I felt worried if I couldn't entertain them, and I am sure they would be out of place.
And I am excited to have a birthday celebration with Celia and her husband, and of course, I will ask Oliver to come with us, and maybe we could have a bonfire and we will toast some marshmallows over the fire, and it would be fun.
I used to attend a bonfire with them, especially the time I felt so alone, and I heard my classmates talking about beach parties and bonfires, but I didn't want to join them because I tried to build my world, but right now, I wanted to enjoy my life to the fullest.
I went to Oliver's room, and I smiled when I found
him peacefully sleeping on his bed, and I couldn't stop myself from lying beside him, and he smiled right away when he felt my presence, and he put his arms around me as he whispered sweet nothings in my ear, and I was giggling.
"You are pretending to be asleep?" I asked, and he chuckled, but he didn't open his eyes; instead, he only tightened his arms around me, and he was kissing my head.
"Because I could tell you will be tempted to lay beside me." He responded, and I giggled. We were cuddling each other in silence, and I felt so at peace and happy.
"Really? I was waiting for you to come back to my room, but you didn't even text me." I said as I pouted my lips, and when he opened his eyes, my heart skipped a beat as his compelling eyes stared on my face, and his calloused hands caressed my face.
Oliver's sweet voice awakened me from my sleep, and when I looked at the clock on his wall, I realized it was time for lunch. We joined our parents, and I could tell the high spirits everywhere and even if my sense of smell is getting stronger while my sense of hearing is making me crazy because there are so many things I could hear right now.
I could tell the guard on duty was talking outside, which was too much for me. No matter how I tried to ignore them, I ended up knowing Zane was outside of our mansion, and he was looking for Oliver. I wanted to tell my boyfriend that his Veterinarian best friend was outside waiting for him, and when I heard his phone ding, I could tell right away it was Zane who texted him.
Oliver excused himself from us, and now that Oliver was outside, I tried to listen to what they were talking about, but I hadn't heard even a single word come from Zane or Oliver, and it is making me crazy, how could it be? Is my power limited to the people not close with me like the guards on duty, and I got frustrated that I couldn't hear Oliver and Zane.
I returned to my room, and I was still hoping I could see Oliver before the make-up artist and her assistants would arrive. I stayed on my balcony, and I was smiling as I could see the car coming into our driveway, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling as I realized my artists were coming. I got up from the patio chair and walked back inside my room, and I opened the door of my bedroom wide so they could immediately get inside my room; my grin widened when I saw Oliver assist the make-up artists.
And I was shocked when Oliver got inside my room, and he brought me closer to him, and then he captured my mouth, and I felt embarrassed at first, but when I felt my boyfriend devoured my mouth hungrily, I no longer care if have an audience as I kissed him back with fervor.
"See you later, Victoria." He said in more than a whisper.
I was still staring at the reflection of my face on my vanity mirror after they had done with my hair and make-up, and I was already wearing my royal blue infinity tail gown. And I realized I looked like my mom during her debut, and I still remember her photos on her album, and I smiled as I realized for the first time I am as beautiful as my mother.
"Are you ready, Victoria?" The event coordinator who was waiting on the sideline asked me for the second time, and I turned my head to look at her as I nodded my head. I darted a glance on the mirror, and I could see my diamond earrings, and my necklace is shining so bright, and I felt so happy I was Nicklaus's daughter. Tonight, together with my parents, Oliver, and friends, they will introduce me to society, and I couldn't wait to get over this event because I wanted to be alone with Oliver.
My parents were already waiting for me at the grand ballroom entrance. I could see the love and happiness on their faces as they looked at me, and my mom looked so beautiful on her off-the-shoulder velvet royal blue gown. And my dad seemed so dashing on his grey suit, and I was searching for Oliver, but I couldn't find him outside, and I realized maybe he was already inside the grand ballroom.
My mom and dad were standing beside me, and when the coordinator motioned us to come forward, we walked towards the closed massive wooden door. When they opened the door, I could see all the guests who were looking at me as we marched going to the stage. I could see them smiling at me, and they were all wearing fancy dresses, and it felt like we were attending a red carpet on awards night of celebrities because of the beautiful gowns and suits the guests were wearing.
And when I saw Oliver, he looked so handsome in his tuxedo, and I wanted to run to him right away. Still, I needed to be with my parents as we made a grand entrance, and the emcee introduced me to the crowd as the debutant of the night, and I realized this is all that I had been waiting for, and I wished everything would be alright tonight.
And I stiffened, and I suddenly felt nervous that something would happen tonight when I could smell a pungent smell.. I wanted to snatch the microphone from the emcee and announce to everyone that they should go home, but I am afraid they will ridicule me, and I am certain no one will believe me even if I am sure there are wolves inside the grand ballroom.