Love is a Golden Chance

Night At The Museum

The night guard, Larry Daley, stood beside the colossal exhibit, the T-Rex. I swear I saw one claw twitch for half a second, but it is probably my imagination. It was ten to twelve, and the class was hushed. Larry spoke, breaking the silence, "In ten minutes, this whole museums exhibits will come to life, right before your very eyes."

He kept a close glance at his wristwatch. One minute before midnight.

I heard a faint creak, as if someone moved their leg. The sound became a blast, as I watched fascinated, the Tyrannosaurus Rex thumping its way across to the water fountain. I think Jodie Smith, the shy student of our class, was at the brink of unconsciousness. I felt like that too, but I remembered Miss Felina's words, "special effects".

Everyone soon got used to Rexy, prancing around like a enormous puppy. Larry eased the situation for my fellow peers, "Why don't you guys go and explore? And make sure you don't touch anything!"

Miss Felina asked an obvious question, "Mr Daley, if the kids go off like that, who will explain to them about the exhibits?"

"Don't worry, the exhibits are pretty self explanatory." he chuckled at his pun.

I smiled. Me and Tibs went off to look at the exhibits. We went over to the man on the horse first, and I wondered if they even allowed animals in here, but then again, Rexy was counted as one.

"Greetings. President Theodore Roosevelt of the United States." he took out his hand for me to shake. I shook it.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Ashley. And this is Tayyibah. We are from Shoreway Middle School."

"I have to say, is it a good school?"

"It kinda is, and kinda isn't"

"Ah, well I hope you get the best out of education, because it is the key to a successful future, girls. I must be off, I have..places to go, people to see" And with a tip of the hat, he rode off, waving at my classmates on the way.

I looked around. Suga was standing by the lions exhibit, looking as sexy as ever. Through Tibs eyes, of course.

I whispered to her, "Why don't you go for it, Tayyibah? He really likes you..."

She rolled her eyes at my naivety, "Gosh, it is so simple, isn't it? "

"Ok, I'll go on and do my job, as a wingwoman."

I walked over to him, looking back at Tibs, who had that nervous expression on her face.

"Erm..Suga? I need to tell you something...."

He smiled cutely, "What? Do I have something on my face? Please tell me"

I laughed. "Nope, my best friend has a deep crush on you, and wants to know if you feel the same.."

Suga grinned, "Oh that hot girl over there?" he pointed at Tayyibah "Well of course..erm..I mean if she is Ok with me...." he turned away, pink cheeked. I had a million butterflies concealed inside of me, waiting for freedom. Yes! He liked her! And they were totally gonna date, thanks to my efforts.

I sprinted over to Tibs, grabbing her hand. I dragged her to Suga, and left them lost into each others eyes. Who know what they might do next....

I couldn't help but smile my ass off. I was so...happy.

My legs wanted to walk away, give them some privacy. I found myself wandering towards a dark hallway, my heart racing to find something. I saw a golden glint of light at the end of the passage. Then some hieroglyphic writing engraved in to the wall, caught my eye.

I walked over to ancient Egyptian exhibit, as our topic was on that. A little alone exploration won't hurt.

The sarcophagus was very alluring, for some odd reason. Suddenly, it started to shake, vibrating vigorously. My heart was racing so fast, my breath could barely keep up with it. The lid of the preserved mummy started to slide open. I was frozen stiff to the spot. A figure, wrapped tightly in the mouldy, brown patched bandages, appeared in front of my shell-shocked face.

He began to unwrap, slowly, and I could hear his raspy breathing. All I could do was watch, hoping not to be devoured, or be killed by this being. As he removed the last bandage, my heart leapt. But not in fright.

I swear my cheeks felt warm, because this figure in front of me, was no monster, but an ordinary person. No, scratch that, a very sexy alluring person.

"What is the matter? You look like a demon has eaten up your insides" he spoke first, using the familiar British accent I used to have when I lived there.

Then he smiled, churning my stomach in delight. "Sorry, but I am very distracted by the dust that accompanies me here, I tend to get a little upset." he laughed, which clearly portrayed he wasn't 'upset'

His perfect face was so defined, even though he slept in a coffin for most of his time. I loved his voice, and his company. I was glad I wasn't wearing my comfy clothes, or I'd look like a complete doofus in front of him.

"Pardon me, for not introducing myself. I am Akhmenrah, Fourth King of the Fourth Kings, ruler of the land of my fathers'. And you are?"

"Ashley Ramone..erm from Britain"

"Princess Ashley Ramone of Britain" and he continued, "Oh, you are British too? What happened to the way you speak? "

"I live in California, my parents are back in England. I was born as a British Citizen."

"Do you study here?"

"Yes I do."

"It was nice meeting you, Princess Ashley. I have never seen someone as beautiful as you since...well, when I used to be alive."

I looked at him, if he was crazy...Alive? Well, aren't you alive now?

He seemed to read my thoughts, "I see, It is a little hard to explain to you, that I was mummfied a very long time ago. I died, but this," he pointed at this strange looking ornament behind him "is the key to resurrection"

I read, underneath the object, "The tablet of Akhmenrah"

For some strange reason, I trusted him. He wasn't crazy. Then I froze. Did he just call me beautiful?

"I will need to be excused, I have to change my...erm clothes" he looked down at the bandages.

I coughed, "Well of course..I'll be outside this exhibit...if you know, want to continue." Argh. I'm so bad at conversing!!!

I walked out of the hallway, reminiscing the moment of falling in love with an ancient, yet beautiful being.

He emerged from the dark shadow of the corridor, illuminating it with the golden glow of his outfit...and personality. He was definitely the treasure I had been hunting forever. And I wanted to open this treasure chest, see the contents it held secret.