Scarlett Williamson fidgeted in her seat. Her English teacher was droning on and on about something completely useless. All she could think about was going back up to the attic.
A piece of paper was slid over to her. She waited until the teacher's back was turned and she opened it
Hey. Any necklace glowing?
Scarlett couldn't believe Lauren would write a note about her weird locket in school. She turned around and faced her cute, British friend. She shook her head slowly.
Lauren sighed and turned back to her note taking. Scarlett did the same.
"So, what do you want to do? Do you want to go up to the attic?" Lauren asked turning the House doorknob and letting them in.
"Shush! Keep it on the DL! You can't just go about yelling about it. I don't even know what it is. All I know is that something is definitely up. My mom flipped when she saw the necklace. And why would your mom send this to me?" Scarlett asked pulling her into their bedroom.
"I have no idea. Maybe I could give her and my dad a call?"
"They're in Egypt. They're busy." Scarlett said flopping on her bed.
"How did you know they're in Egypt? I never told you.. I told you they were on a trip." Lauren asked shocked beyond belief.
Scarlett's jaw dropped open. How did she know?
"I..I have no idea. It just seemed like someone told me.."
"Ok, I definitely need to call my mum." Lauren said flipping open her cellphone. She dialed the number as Scarlett lay back groaning.
"Mum? Hi, it's Lauren."
"Lauren! How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages!" Nina cried happily over the phone.
"Why did you give Scarlett your locket? I thought...I thought I was the Chosen One." Lauren whispered into the receiver, walking out of the room.
"Honey, there are so many people born on July 7."
"But only ONE girl born at 7:00 in the morning. On the dot. How did you know Scarlett was the next Chosen One?"
Nina sighed "I called her mom, and we were talking. She was looking at an old photo album and came across Scarlett's birth certificate. She was freaking out. I thought back to my journey as the Chosen One, and how much the locket helped me. She needed it so I sent it to her."
"I see. Right. Ok. Thanks.. Should I tell her?" Lauren asked tossing her dark black hair over her shoulder.
"Absolutely not. This is not something that you tell someone. This is a process and a journey they have to go through, and figure it out themselves. You cannot tell her, Lauren. Promise me you won't."
"Fine. I promise. Give dad a kiss for me."
"Will do. We're almost finished here. Another week, maybe? We'll visit you soon. Promise."
"Ok. Love you mum."
"Love you too. Bye." Nina said hanging up.
Lauren shut her phone, and walked back into the room.
"So, what did she say?" Scarlett asked painting her nails a dark red.
"She just thought it suited your personality. Unique. Different." Lauren lied on the spot. Scarlett didn't seem to notice.
"Guess it must be one of those Egyptian artifact type things.." Scarlett mumbled to herself.
"Right. Ready to go up to that attic?" Lauren asked pulling her hair up into a pony tail. Scarlett blew on her nails.
"Yup."