The Day Of The Room - 1335 Words

Wow. Just wow. If Alina’s quarters indicated how they treated the Fair One then being the Fair One was good. Both her and her mom’s jaws collectively dropped as they soaked in the beauty that lay before them. It looked straight out of Architectural Died-and-gone-to-heaven-gest. To the left, a cool white kitchen with a swanky breakfast bar and pendant lights. Her mom appeared ready to drool. To the right, a gorgeous great room in whites, creams and browns. A plush beige sectional and chairs centered the space. A glass coffee table, marble fireplace and—gasp!—huge flat screen TV filled out the rest of the room. The far wall had a floor to ceiling bookcase which housed several hundred books, movies and board games. Scanning them she saw so†¦show more content†¦If given a choice she’d stay in this place for days...weeks...months! She could stay here forever. Could that be the point? That thought stopped her cold. This place was way too perfect, as if someone knew all of her wants and needs. How? And what was in here that she didn’t see? Wire taps, bugs, hidden cameras, two-way mirrors? â€Å"Alina,† her mom called. â€Å"Come into the bedroom.† She obliged, leaving the painting room and joined her mom in the bedroom. And it was gorgeous. Really. A king-sized bed with a brown faux mink comforter, a chaise lounge perfect for a movie star—it even had its own private bathroom. Under normal circumstances, she’d have been thrilled to call this her new home. But things weren’t normal. Not even close. â€Å"Come here, honey.† Her mom turned down the covers and patted one of the pillows on the bed. â€Å"You really look like you need a nap.† â€Å"Seriously? Mom...† â€Å"Now, now. You’ve got a meeting in a couple of hours and you look like you’re ready to drop.† â€Å"But†¦Ã¢â‚¬  â€Å"No buts.† Her mom face donned a don’t argue with me look. Alina sighed, then walked over and climbed into bed. She had to admit it felt kind of comfy. Plus the sheets smelled like jasmine. Maybe her mom was right. Once she got settled, her mom sat on the mattress’ edge. â€Å"I’ll leave then wake you in a bit.† Only she didn’t leave. Instead, she raised a finger to her lips and pointed to Alina’s chest. Necklace, her mom mouthed. Alina took the cue and pulled out