BLOODHOUNDS #1: THE ABDICATED PRINCE

Chapter 13 - IMPOSSIBLE

Luna Morris

My grandparents told me that I was born to be an artist. They knew about it ever since they saw how fascinated I was when they took me to an art gallery when I was three. They took me to many places before, but only the art gallery that gave me sparks.

I never wanted to leave that place.

I've locked myself in a painting room for hours. It's where I found peace. I've been painting a view of Seattle's night streets because I've been looking out the window at night.

Someone knocked on the door, and it must be Daisy because she was the only one with access to my apartment. I told her to remind me if I've been locking up myself too long.

Because even though my painting room is my safe place, it's also where my destruction comes from.

"I bought some Thai food." She said, convincing me to come out. "Okay, I'll be out in a sec." I put my paintbrush down and took a last look before going out. I was greeted by Daisy when I opened the door. She smiled as she raised a plastic bag full of food.

"Let's eat." She gestured for me to follow her to the dining room. I washed my hands in the sink and looked at myself in the mirror. I have paint all over my face.

"Do you mind if I take a shower for 5 minutes? I look like a mess?"

"Sure, I'm reheating the tom yam broth anyway. Go!" She chuckled, and I gave her a thumbs-up before running towards my room and taking a quick shower. I walked out of the room excitedly to eat, and Clyde decided to put a frown on my face by sitting in the dining room talking to Daisy.

"What are you doing here?" He nods his head showing what he bought. He bought three steaks, three Korean hotdogs, and three strawberry shakes.

"I opened the door for him," Daisy said, avoiding my eyes, knowing I'll be glaring at her.

"You said you'll be in Florida for some time." He gestured for me to sit, and I sat across from him. "I finished my work early, Butterfly. Besides, I've missed you, so here I am." Daisy teased me with a smile, and I kicked her leg lightly, causing her to give him her poker face.

"Eat up. Daisy told me you've locked yourself to paint for over 7 hours already." I can't help but sigh, knowing my best friend spilled everything to Clyde so easily.

We started to eat silently because Daisy didn't dare to open her mouth, but she's been stealing glances between me and Clyde. She even smiled secretly when Clyde put food on my plate.

I'm going to kill her after this.

"I'm taking you to a charity event this Friday," Clyde said after his meal. "No, I'm busy."

"I'm introducing you to some of my friends since you rant so much about me not allowing you to have friends," Clyde added as he put both of his elbows on the table, intertwining his hands together and looking at me like he was judging at all of my sins.

"No, I'm not interested." Daisy kicked my leg, causing me to glare at her. "She's interested, don't worry."

"Daisy can join-" Before he could finish his sentence, "YES! We will go!"

"Great, I'll send you the details tonight." After we ate, Clyde insisted on washing the dishes. Daisy moved to the chair beside me and nudged me with her elbow.

"What did you do to have a boyfriend like that? What kind of blessing did you get? Which church did you go to?" She whispered. "It's a curse, Daisy."

"Why did you agree to him anyway? I won't be a good idea." I said, whispering to her. "I want to find myself a Billionaire boyfriend since you already have one. It would be fair for me to have one too. It's a charity event, full of Billionaires." I can't believe this woman.