Mated To The Devils Son

Chapter 1

1: Birthday Girl

Rays of the sun flutter into her room, making her stir. One minute her eyes are closed, and the next, she's up and jumping. Her brain is still fuzzy but she's already doing happy somersaults in her mind.

Her voice can be heard throughout the house as she screams, "Finally!"

Camilla twirls her body in front of the mirror. She's low-key disappointed but there's still some joy left in her voice.

"I thought they said you would feel different, and when you look into the mirror, it's like you're seeing a new you," she whispers while bringing her face closer to the standing mirror. "I don't see anything different about me."

Deciding to relegate the thought to the background, Camilla wants to enjoy her day. It is her eighteenth birthday, after all. In a few minutes, she's standing before the mirror again, gazing at herself in her faded blue jeans, white crop top, and white vans.

The trip to the living room doesn't take time. She stops at the portrait of her parents and a tear slips. "You know, you guys should have been here. Maybe I would feel different about this day," she mutters but cleans her face soon. It's her birthday and she's not about to let anything spoil the little joy she has.

For the first time since she woke up, the day actually feels different. The breeze outside is more refreshing and it almost feels like it wants to tell a story. A smile spreads on her face, making her eyes wrinkle at the ends. While she got ready for the day, she already debated on where to go first. Waylen was obviously not at home. She settled on finding her friends first. The day before, they had all agreed to meet at a restaurant. Without needing to call them, she steers herself in that direction.

Serah and Kylie are already seated and waiting for her. She spots them as soon as she gets into the restaurant.

"Good thing we decided to choose a booth that's close to the entrance," Serah remarks when Camilla joins them. Grins are spread on the faces of her two friends.

"What is it?" Camilla asks, confused.

"Oh, come on. You should know why we're smiling," Kylie replies.

Camilla takes at the two blonde sisters. "Um, I'm serious. I don't know why you're staring at me with beady eyes."

"Camilla, you're eighteen today! You've come of age!" Serah screams, seeing that her friend didn't get the point.

"Ohhh. Yeah, that's true. I'm really happy," Camilla says, putting a tight smile on her face.

"Have you found him yet?" Kylie asks, leaning across the table.

"Don't you think she would be here with him if she found him? First of all, do you even think she'd be here at all if she found him?" Serah scolds her twin.

"Can we order food first?" Camilla pleads with the two. "I'm starving here."

"We're not the ones who told you to leave your house by ten in the morning," the twins fire back.

A waitress struts over when Camilla gives the signal. "I hope this strutting lady doesn't get me angry," she mutters under her breath.

"Good day, ladies. What can I get for you today?" the waitress asks with a smile on her face.

"It seems like she won't be so bad after all," Camilla whispers to herself.