"Wow," Camila says.
"What is it?" Zayn asks.
"I've always dreamed of being in a castle but with vampires? If I could go back and tell my younger self," Camila says.
"Let me guess, you always dreamed of finding your prince charming? A Cinderella story?" Lauren questions.
"I'm surprised you even know that story," Camila smiles at Lauren.
"I was curious what the buzz was about. And I have high standards so," Lauren says.
The green-eyed girl's eyes fall on a hulking vampire in an elegant robe.
"My, my. Is that Channing Tatum? I haven't seen him in a century. Excuse me," Lauren says as she walks over to the male.
The other three friends approach the castle as they pass through an incredible formal garden with geometric topiary bushes and endless pathways.
"This is so beautiful. Can we check out the gardens?" Camila asks.
"There will be plenty of time. Right now, we should get up to our private room and get changed," Zayn says.
"Zayn!"
At the front of a castle stands a young boy, dressed in seventeenth-century formal attire welcoming the guests. The boy looks extremely happy to see Zayn and comes rushing towards him, laughing with his arms outstretched.
Zayn turns to Camila and lowers his voice so he can whisper in her ear. "Marcel Lafayette. Our host," Zayn whispers.
"He looks familiar," Camila says.
"What?" Zayn looks at her confusingly.
"I don't know. I can't put my finger on it. Anyways he looks like he's twelve," Camila says.
"He's four hundred. His parents served in the court in France," Zayn informs.
Marcel finally reaches their group and he goes up on his tippy toes to kiss Zayn on each cheek. "Bonsoir, Bonsoir! I'm so delighted to have you here tonight," Marcel says. (Good evening, good evening)
"Marcel, this is Camila," Zayn introduces, a wide smile on his face.
Marcel turns to Camila, taking her hand in his small one, and kisses the back of it. "Mademoiselle," Marcel bows. (Miss)
"Monsieur," Camila does a curtsy. (Sir)
"And this is Dinah who's making her debut here," Zayn introduces next.
Marcel turns to Dinah and kisses the back of her hand as well. "Quel charme," He smiles. (What charm)
"Uh, right back at you," Dinah laughs.
"Marcel your home is quite beautiful," Camila says.
"I agree. It's my greatest accomplishment," Marcel smiles.
"Did you built it yourself?" Camila asks.
"Well," Marcel says.
Zayn chuckles and says, "Do you have several hours? It's Marcel's favorite subject."
"Zayn you terrible boy," Marcel playfully slaps Zayn's tattooed hand. Marcel turns to Camila again. "Lucky for you, Camila, I have guests to greet so I'll give you the quick answer," He says. "This," Marcel sweeps an arm towards the castle behind him, "Is an authentic seventeenth-century French castle from the Loire Valley that I had brought over and rebuilt stone for stone. Every furnishing, every painting. La meme chose." (The same thing)
