The Art of a Monster

Ch 5.March/24/2009

Valeria stepped outside to her hammock with her pillow. She opened the bug net and stepped inside before closing it. The last thing she needed was to be covered in bug bites. She looked up and smiled. The night sky was clear revealing every star. The night was perfect for stargazing.

"Just for a little while. Don't fall asleep like last time." Valeria thought to herself. She laid down and rested her head and looked to the sky. Orion, Serious, Ursa Major and Minor. They were all there. Her eyes were growing heavy and she slowly fell into a deep sleep. Oblivious to what was in the shadows. Unaware that she was going to become a new masterpiece.

Stefano found where she was sleeping and carefully walked towards her. He reached the bug net and stopped before pulling out a small bottle of Ketamine and a syringe to make sure that she would remain asleep as he prepares her for art. She was perfect for his sketch. He carefully withdrew some of the drug before putting the bottle back and silently stepping into the bug net and closing it behind him. He carefully grabbed her wrist and rested the needle on her skin before she turned away from him still asleep. Stefano closed his eyes for a moment in relief. He was about to put the needle in her but then stopped. His eyes were set on her scars. She faced possible death, like he did. She shared the same vision as him. He covered his right eye for a moment remembering how his close experience to death gave him a vision of art. He tried to convince himself to inject the drug into her and turn her into art. Valeria subconsciously faced the sky in her sleep. Stefano tried again. He couldn't take his eyes off of her. She was so beautiful and at peace. He let out a silent yet long sigh in frustration and sadness. He couldn't do it. Not to her. He caressed her cheek before leaving to find someone else to turn into art.