The Unknown Masquarade Ball

hey:) so this is my first story, pleaseeeee bare with me. not sure how it'll turn out but its worth a shot. hehe. enjoy

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-Chapter 1-

"GET HER OUT OF HERE!" i looked arounf frantically and scared for my life as 2 built men got a rough hold on my arms "TAKE HER TO THE TORTURE ROOM IMMEDIETLY!" i gasped. What the hell did i do?!. Tears poured down my cheeks as i wished that this would all end, i did nothing wrong. I spoke up for myself, the least i could do.

"could you please tell me what i did wrong?" the older woman gazed down at me with disgust. she smiled an wicked smile

"you have broken an important rule. That rule is: never attend an unknown ball when you dont know who is going to be there. And such people at these balls will eat a pretty girl,such as yourself. And now that you have entered this family i'm the one to take you out. It will cause pain to my dearest son, but he will get over it and YOU"she turned her back to me and walked away. She stopped and turned half way "i suggest you enjoy the rest of your pathetic little life"

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I sighed and checked my email, i got several different ones. One from my friend in ohio, one from my parents who work around the world and is never home, one from my teacher complaining about my grades, one from an unknown source, and a bunch of other junk. i clicked on the unknown mail, i stared at the fine print:

'Dearest,

If you are staring at the fine print, you are garanteed not to understand this letter. I have been watching you over the years, you must not know imformation about who i am until the time comes. Victoria, this is an important chapter in your life, it has risks, ALOT of pain, sorrow, and misery. When the time comes i will let you know who i am. Your probably wondering at least what my name is? My name is charles. Charles king. You will see me, at a ball held far into the forest. I will email you from this day on. Until then...'

O.....k......? Im so confused. The letter seemed off and so confusing, this dude 'charles' needs to work on writing a letter. But then again, i was staring at the fine print. I re-read it over and still got confused, what does he want with me? What ball? What chapter in my life?. Thats when i saw a P.S

'P.S. Dont judge a book by its cover. You could always be wrong. You will have a surprise today, and hopefully you will be happy'

I heard a truck backing up. I looked out my 2nd floor window and saw a person moving in across the street, i sighed. I needed to go grocery shopping anyways, i grabbed my keys and looked in the mirror. Blonde almost white hair that fell to my waist, fair skin, a white tank top, black jeans, and weirdly wedges. I put my hair into a high pony tail and walked down the stairs, my dog looking at me confused "i'll be back Brandi" she turned and ran out the room. I sighed and walked over to the door, i swung it open to see a dude with his hand mid air like he was about to knock. He lowered his hand and stared at me, i leaned in the doorway with my arms crossed "may i help you?" i stared at him, he was cute. Short blonde hair, green eyes, sun kissed skin, muscular and a few inches taller than me. He stared back at me then smiled "dont just stand there like a damn idiot. What do you want?" i groaned

"just wanted to get to know my neighbors is all" i rolled my eyes

"yea sure. Why are you really here" i waited for an answer

"what, i cant say a small hello to my new neighbor?" wait! He was the one who was moving in? I thought he was a freak looking for sugar!

"ah...the new dude moving across the street" he nodded slowly " Nice to meet you" we shook hands "im victoria. Or tori for short" he nodded

"im charlie" i shrugged and closed the door. I sighed and shook my head, the newspaper boy whistled at me and gave me the paper

"fuck off jake. You wish you can have me" i smirked "wheres your brother?" he shrugged

"dont know. Dont care. Now, lets talk" i sighed and put a hand on my hip. He was a twin, black hair and blue crystal eyes. He was like his brother in everyway but just arrogant yet sweet.

"jake, you cant have me" i flicked his bang and smiled when he groaned

"how many times do i have to tell you? The douche is cheating!" i rolled my eyes, he was my age and adorable.

"liar. Now run along paper boy. Or may i say 'little newsie' " he shook his head

"you were my last to deliver to" i sighed "who's this dude?" he glared at charlie

"that there is charlie. He just moved in across the street. Be nice jake" he glared at him

"Oh sure, he can get to spend a hour talking to you but i cant?" i smacked the back of his head

"i see you every friggin day!" i smacked him again "anyway, i gotta go grocery shopping. Remember im older than you now, today is my birthday which i have to spend alone.." i looked away and started towards my car

"only by 2 days! But i guess i'll see you around" i nodded and unlocked my porches car door.

"wait! victoria, i have nothing to do. I can hang out with you today" i looked at charlie with a questioning look "i could pack all my stuff tomorrow. I mean, who wants to spend their birthday alone?" i sighed and stared at him

"i'll think about it" i smiled and closed my car door. I drove off to the store. Should i take him up on that offer?