Conquest of Magic

Part 4

Kristen P.O.V

"Wow, Lucy, this dress is stunning! I think it's perfect," Emma squealed in excitement. Lucy had tried on almost half the clothing in the store but finally settled on a pink dress for her birthday.

"I'm so excited. I can already picture turning heads on the dance floor," Lucy said, twirling around to show off the dress, which looked fantastic on her. She glanced at me with puppy eyes for my comments. "It's perfect  and the colour suits you," I expressed what she wanted to hear. 

"And the neckline is so flattering." "It really accentuates your collarbone." Emma added. 

"I'm so happy that I brought you guys instead of my mom. She doesn't have an eye for colors and would say anything looks pretty on me. I always have a hard time shopping with her." She rolled her eyes. 

"Do you think I should get it?" Lucy asked eagerly.

"Definitely!" Emma and I said in unison. We both looked at each other with a knowing expression. If we don't make her buy we will be spending extra hours in other shops which we wanted to avoid at any cost.

"What are friends there for?" Emma asked, and we both nodded. "We can finish the look with some sparkly earrings and high heels," She said as I walked to the accessories counter. We sighed and continued with our shopping for the other preparations.

throwing grand outdoor parties, and we've always been there to help make them memorable. In previous years, we've organized road trips and surprised her with a giant customized cake for her 18th birthday. This year, we're taking things up a notch by gifting her a three-day trip to Georgia as a mini-vacation. We're eagerly anticipating the look on her face when she finds out about our surprise!

The girls needed to pick up a few more items, and I was running late since I had to pick up Anne from her friend's house. I always enjoy spending time with my girlfriends, and the thought of a day out with them lifted my spirits. I grabbed my phone, set the GPS, and left the mall.

The road stretched out in front of me, hardly visible through the thick snow that had piled on it. The once smooth road had become a dangerous, glistening layer of snow, making it difficult to figure out where the road ended and the surroundings began. Snowflakes continued to fall, adding another layer of white on the already risky surface.

I wasn't a fan of driving fast and wanted to make sure I arrived safely. The street was narrow and twisty, with sharp turns that were difficult to get around. The trees along the road were frost-covered, and the branches thick with snow, creating a dangerously beautiful landscape. The visibility was poor, with snow twirling in the air and the faint light from the overcast sky barely breaking through the snow storm.

As I tried to focus on the road, the snow-covered speed bumps and hidden patches of snow seemed to appear out of nowhere and my phone fell onto the passenger seat. While navigating a curving lane, I quickly glanced down to try and find my phone, keeping one eye on the road. The road ahead appeared to be empty, so I felt relatively safe.

Just as I reached for my phone, a dark shape lunged into my path—a massive animal, maybe a deer or something even bigger.

The car lurched violently as I slammed on the brakes, but the icy road betrayed me. My tires skidded wildly, and I struggled with the steering wheel to restore control. The car's wheels skidded helplessly on the snow, and in an instant, the vehicle collided with a tree with a bone-jarring force.

The air was instantly filled with the burning scent of charring rubber and the sharp sound of crumpling metal. I was thrown forward, my head slamming into the steering wheel with a painful thud. The world spun violently as I struggled to stay conscious, my vision blurring and darkening around the edges. Blood trickled down my forehead, mixing with the cold sweat that had broken out across my brow.