The Auction novel Chapter 5

Arriving in New Orleans to start my new adventure I have no idea exactly how I should feel. As we drive across the bridge into the city I feel so many different emotions. The bridge we are crossing is huge. It is like nothing I have ever seen before. As we cross into the city I feel this feeling. The feeling that maybe I belong here. I have not been here before and I am not sure why I feel this way, but I almost feel as if maybe I am glowing as we drive into New Orleans.

I knock on the glass separating me and the driver, "Sir, May I ask how much further," I ask.

He rolls down the divider. "We are almost there. Traffic might hold us up some but we should be at the mansion soon," he responds.

"Thank you," I reply.

I sit back in my seat as he rolls the glass back up. Not very friendly but I have enjoyed the quiet ride. I have not even been that nervous. Honestly, this overwhelming feeling of belonging is putting me at ease. I am just happy to have the auction behind me.

I can see the massive traffic coming ahead as we drive further into the city. There are a lot of cars. I have lived in the country most of my life this is very different. The driver pulls off the main road onto our exit. The homes are multi-colored and beautiful. I cannot wait to walk around and exam the homes closer.

As we pull into a residential area I see the biggest homes I have ever seen in my life. I have never lived in anything big. We lived in a shack. My dad could have easily provided for us but he made his choice to gamble and lose everything to the vampire authority.

The driver pulls into a blacktop driveway. The driveway is long and circles around the back of the house. Three women are waiting for me. The home is huge. How many stories is this? It has to be more than three. There are balconies and huge windows.

The driver comes around to my door and opens it. He doesn't say anything just opens the door. A small woman comes up to greet me. "Tatina, welcome," she says.

"Thank you," I respond.

"Austin will get your things. I will show you around. You will meet Mr. Craig this afternoon," she says.

"Okay. That sounds great. I am exhausted, to be honest. Can I freshen up? I could really use some water," I say.

"Sure. My name is Lila. I will be your personal assistant while you are here with us," she says.

"Lila what a beautiful name. Why would I need a personal assistant?" I ask.