Prologue

Ethel meets the leader of the Angels, and is persuaded into joining their dangerous group.

She twirled her dark hair with utter charm. Her left hand loosely gripping her diet pepsi. Her lips were tightly pursed, unmasking a line of red lipstick around her lips. Her blue liquid liner sparkled in the lights of the restaurant, and her dark eyebrows were slightly raised. She was staring at me. Waiting for my answer. I looked at her blankly. Wondering what I might look like in correlation to her. My mind drifted for a split second. I wonder if lowlights would suit me.. maybe a dark brown.... I have dark eyes, after all. My thoughts were interrupted when reality quickly reappeared in front of me, once again. Miranda. Miranda Evans. Sitting in front of me asking me to take part in a murder. I didn’t want too of course, but that's out of the question.

“Anytime now, Etheldrada.”

Etheldrada. I cringed just hearing the ugly letters roll of the tip of her tongue as if they she were used to speaking them with poise. I hate my name. Truly. I try to mask it with a simple “Ethel”, but even that is a stretch. I wanted my parents to change it when I was a child, but had no such luck.

The only time I am ever called Etheldrada is when I am either being yelled at or being manipulated. It’s a strategy, really. To get under my skin. It’s no secret, and unfortunately, it works. Every time.

“Fine.” My pleading eyes drifted down to my coaster.

“That's great.” She said with a smile. “I’m really proud of you.” She let go of her shiny strand of hair and put her decorative hand on top of mine. “I know you’ll be a great addition to our team, Ethel.”

She spoke my nickname with a sense of praise. As if I had earned the right to be called by my preferred name. She reeked success, confidence, and craft. A smell so strong, it made me nauseous and remorseful.

I guess there are side effects to every merit.

Reviews

[Silent Wolf]

Fascinating. Nice little read, and I can't wait to read more! Lol, I know there is another chapter up, and i should be reading it soon.