The Curse (GxG)

Chapter 1

"For betraying me, you shall be cursed to walk these lands for all of eternity."

   I was told that at the ripe age of twenty-six. I used to think she was so full of shit... Unluckily for me, though, I was told that over three-thousand years ago.

   I didn't buy it at first, it was probably around my hundredth birthday that it started to really sink in. Mostly because I didn't have any family left to celebrate it with. Alright, I know that sounds a little harsh, but hey, I've had a lot of time to get over it.

   Anyway, it seems like nowadays everyone wants to live forever, whether it's through the fountain of youth or plastic surgery. Well, let me tell you, it blows. Big time.

   Trust me, I've seen everything you can see and I've done everything you can do, hell I was even on Christopher Columbus's boat when he landed in America. Which, to the uninitiated, may sound magical. Unfortunately, it gets really old, really fast. You can't have a family or friends because in a hundred years, they won't be around anymore. Leaving you all alone, again.

   That's why I keep to myself. I've come to terms with my life and I've moved on. I live by one rule: no connections. No family and no friends. No sharing your love whatsoever, because it just isn't worth the heartache...

   I stepped out of the liquor store, holding my bottle of rum that was wrapped in a brown paper bag.

   I took a long sip as I walked down the sidewalk. It was a beautiful day here in New York City and everyone knew it. They were all outside enjoying their day, happy smiles on their faces.

   'Must be nice.' I thought as I sat down on a nearby bench.

   I let out a long sigh and rubbed my forehead.

"Excuse me, ma'am?" I heard.

I looked up to see a little, old lady standing in front of me, holding three large bags filled with groceries.

"Yes?"

"Would you mind getting the door for me?" She asked, gesturing to the door of her apartment building in front of us.

I shrugged as I stood up. "Sure thing."

I set my bottle down and took two of the bags from her hand before opening the door for her.

After helping her get everything inside, she turned to me with a smile. "Thank you so much, young lady."

   'Young lady... That one never gets old.'

"No problem." I Replied with a nod before turning to leave.

I pushed through the door and took one step before bumping into someone walking by, knocking both of us to the ground.

I sat up and rubbed my head. "What the hell's you're problem?"

Then, she turned to me, an embarrassed look on her face. "I'm so sorry, are you ok?"

A quick blush formed on my cheeks. "Uh, yeah... Sorry for snapping at you."

She stood up and dusted her hands off before offering me one.

I took it and she hauled me up.

"Oh, it's no problem, my parents always used tell me I should watch where I'm going." She replied with a slight laugh.

I returned it, studying her features. She was beautiful, long dark hair, big blue eyes and plush pink lips.

"Is there something stuck in my teeth?" She asked with a humorous smile.