Secrets

Chapter 2: Talk

Camilla p.o.v

       Damon was unbearable! He only unloaded my mom and Ashley bags and left me to do everything else once someone called him. He told me he had to go and ran off to the woods. I hated this! I tugged a big box into the mansion. The butler took it from me before stopping me to continue.

     "Miss you can stop now. Mister Damon will do the rest when him and his friends return. Mistress Mariah will make sure of it" he told me. I flashed him a smile before walking in completely. Taking in a deep breath I allowed the scents to clash with me. The place smelt of sweet pea lotion, wood, dirt, pine, and wet dog? I wonder if Aunt Mariah has a dog?

    "Camilla Aunt Mariah says she allowing us to have a credit card to her banking account!" Ashley small voice echoed to me. She was walking up to me with a wide smile.

   "You going to buy you new dance material and pay for your classes with it?" I asked her. She nodded but seem to straighten up.

   "First we get a new Mr. Teddy you promised" she said with a stern voice. I patted her head before walking to the sounds of my mother and aunt talking. Aunt Mariah knew I was here before my mother because she flashed me a smile as soon as I walked in.

    "Camilla I'm sure Ashley has told you about the credit cards. Don't feel guilty about spending to much. I don't care what you get as long as your happy" she said handing me the plastic object.

      "Thank you Aunt Mariah" I said holding the card in my hand. Guess I have to drag one of my old wallets out and actually use it.

   "Well let me show you to your rooms. Oh another thing I need to tell y'all I share this house with twelve other people. Well there teenagers mainly, and there all Damon friends" Aunt Mariah announced as she walked to the stairs. Twelve other people! Great just great my day has gotten even better.

    "Where are there families?" Mom asked as she picked up her suitcases and began to follow. I grabbed mine and Ashley's and followed in pursuit.

    "I own all this land here. A little along the ways there a bug clearing of houses that belong to the families and many more. A small community that didn't want to live in the city part. I'm good friends with all them. We have some ground rules here though" she explained.

   "Rules?" I asked not liking this at all already.

    She turned and gave me a smile before stopping at a door. "No going into the woods. Ashley you can play in the yard, but don't go in the woods. Creatures live in there and most are dangerous. If you see Damon or one of the others go in do not follow. They know the woods from the back of their hands and will be fine. Curfew for the girls are eleven. I expect you to be in the house at that time. Well I'll extend that if you work, and last but not least please don't fight with anyone here" Aunt Mariah said.

    Those were weird rules. I understand no going I to the woods, but I'll have to break that rule. Aunt Mariah gave the first room to mom claiming it was right next to Ashley's. She led me down a little ways before stopping at a door. Before I walked in she placed a hand on my shoulder making me tense up.

     "Camilla since you are older and turning eighteen soon I advise you to be careful. Some of Damon friends may come out a little pervy, but I'll have Damon keep them in check" she whispered. That's music to my ears!

    "Don't worry. I can handle myself" I replied smiling. She gave me a small smile before walking away.

    "Somethingnotrighthere. Thescentofwetdogisn'tright. Itnotanormalwetdogsmell. Ibelieveitssomethingsupernaturallikeus. Ashifter" she explained in my head as I walked in. She was right the smell of wet dog was all over Aunt Mariah, and when I asked Ashley if she seen a dog she told me Aunt Mariah didn't like dogs. If she didn't like them why did she smell like one?