The Daemon’s Eyes
CHAPTER 39

9th May, 2027.

About a day ago, Richard had informed Sabrina about a get together he was supposed to attend and had asked her to tag along.

He said it was a good way to socialize with others if she was going to escort him to Donatelli's party.

Hannah was meant to take her shopping today. And Sabrina was given a strict order not to bother about the price of anything she wanted.

"Hhhh", she sighs while looking out the window. Roger and Hannah had made them drive around all day....

By now, it was about 5pm and all she wanted to do was fall on top her bed and sleep till tomorrow...

Surprisingly, Hannah was quite picky and had a good eye for wonderful clothing...

She'd once seen the price tag on one of the gowns she'd loved the most.... And begun to wonder how that could pay her rent in hermilton for a while!

The car finally came to a hault in front of the mansion. Hannah helped her carry her many bags out just when she noticed the amount of cars driving in through the gate!! "Follow me child!", She whispered, moving quickly towards the back of the house.

"Wha.. what are all..??"

"It's Richard birthday today... So he decided to throw a little party..."

Her eyes widen as she uses her foot to shut the kitchen door behind her. "I didn't know he was the type to do that.."

Hannah chuckles before using the rarely used stairs beside the kitchen. "It's all cuz' of you dearie".

"Me?"

Without another word, they both manage to sneak upstairs unnoticed, then into Sabrina's room. "Now now... I'll set everything for you, be down in fifteen. I'll be be back in a bit...." Sabrina nods.

Her bathe was a bit of a rush and immediately she began to put her dress on, Hannah barged in.

In about the next twenty minutes, they were done.

She wore a velvet sky blue gown and her roughly packed brown hair with the help of Hannah was now tied up perfectly.

"Here...", Hannah stretched out a pair of white gloves and contact lense.

Sabrina cocked a brow.

"Master Richard said you should wear it to avoid questions about your eyes"

She sighs before putting everything on. A glimpse of herself in the mirror makes her chuckle s bit. "I look like Cinderella!"

Hannah had helped make up her face, and surprisingly... Her blue eyes in the mirror was a nice fit.

She'd managed to sneak out her door and down towards the kitchen once more. The place seemed to be more packed up than before! Just how many friends did Richard have?!

"Hello there...", Called a voice from beside half startling her.

Turning to see the familiar face of Mrs Vermillion she'd met just once at her husband funeral.

Sabrina bows a bit. "Good evening to you, ma". She was trying to sound as elegant as possible.

"Don't try too hard...", She smiled lightly at her before laughing.

Yeah... She was just like her husband.

"Mira!", A middle-aged man with a mustache called out heading their way. Two glasses in his hand, "I haven't see you in forever!", He smiles. "Mr Hudson?!", She greets before taking one of the glasses and toasting with him.

Their conversation was so unrelatable... Sabrina somehow managed to slip pass them.

"Hey!", A guy her age waved behind her.

"Ohh... Good evening..", she bowed causing him to laugh a bit. He had perfect blonde hair with blue eyes.

"I'm not sure I've seen you before...", He takes her hand up towards his lips and pecks her knuckles. "I'm Nathan... Nathan Timberlake"

Her eyes widen a bit. "You're... Zoe's brother?", the words seemed to come out on their own.

"Ohh... Are you a friend of my little sister?", There was unhidden amusement in his tone.

"Well... Just an acquaintance you see. We went to the same highschool.."

His eyes narrow. "Hmm... In Hermilton?"

Sabrina nods.

"She was merely sent there as punishment for her undignified behavior...."

"What?!... But that was one of the best schools in Hermilton!"

He laughs mockingly. "Yeah... For the poor that is!", He leaves as echoes of his disgusting laughter flow through her mind.

She'd nearly thought he was a bit different from Zoe, but how wrong she was!... They really 'were' siblings!

She frowns in disgust before turning to leave the middle of the crowd, that stupid Timberlake didn't even ask her name!?

She spotted Richard off in a distance in the middle of a crowd... And he seemed to be socializing quite well and laughing!!! Was the whole act just a farce?

Suddenly, he raised his glass and hit it gently with a little spoon. "Everyone!", He called out. "Everyone!... I'll like to make a toast!!" The hall started to calm down slowly as he climbed up the stairs slowly till he was at the top.

"First and foremost, I thank you all for being able to attend... Regardless of your tight schedule.." There were some friendly mumbles in the crowd which agreed with his words.

"Next, I'd like to thank the people of Durindo, for their help in filling our pockets"

There was rich mocking laughter among the crowd.

"I have recently been ranked as number seven.."

There were claps and whistles of excitement with little mumbles of jealousy within the crowd.

"And finally!", He raises his glass high. "I'd like to announce my engagement"

There were gasps followed by joyful claps, everyone wanted to know the lucky lady who he'd picked. Even Sabrina was curious...

"Who is it?!", A man called out.

"Yes!... Tell us!", An older woman spoke up and the rest of the crowd started wondering.

Hitting his glass once more to calm them down. "She is no other than..."

Everyone was dead quiet to hear the name clearly.

"Woah!... Happy birthday to me!"

Everyone laughed at how he'd spoilt the mood.

"Stop kidding around Richard my boy!", Mr Finral called out half laughing.

"Yes!", A younger lady added.

"Okay.. okay!", He smiled raising his glass again. "The most beautiful woman I've ever seen, well... Except from my mother..."

A few people laugh once more.

"She is no other than... Sabrina Davidson..."

Sabrina's eyes widen as the crowd begins to look around. It was quite an unfamiliar name and they began to ask each other. "She's from the country side so you may not know her. Sabrina please come up...", he gestured. She felt like the ground should open up and swallow her as she slowly began moving forward. The crowd gave way as she slowly stepping up the stairs, sending Richard a 'what the hell' look. Then she stood beside him, as he entwined his arm with hers.

The crowd was silent at first, as if analysing her thoroughly.

Mrs Vermillion who was just recovering from shock began to clap loudly, "she's a beauty Richard!"

Some in the crowd nodded and everyone began to clap once more, whistling and all.

Sabrina felt so embarrassed being in front of such a crowd. Richard gestured for them to walk down the stairs and as they stopped at the landing, many people gathered to ask questions about how they met and when the wedding was to hold!

'Ohh shit!... Wedding?!...', Sabrina worried in her head. 'I hope he knows what he's doing!'