Well this isn't what Gloria had in mind since she was invited personally by James March. She'd decided to dress in a silk black dress that came to her ankles. She curled her honey colored hair and walked to the Hotel Cortez. Gloria didn't bother putting shoes on since the walk will be quick. The cool night air wisped through her curly locks. She walked inside to see a party going on. All eyes turned in the room turned to look at her. Gloria just walked upstairs to the bar ,and ordered a drink. When she heard the whispering and gossip starting, she rolled her eyes. 'typical crowd… how disappointing.' She thought vaugely as she ordered another drink.
"Ah, Mrs. Darling. I'm glad that you're here." James said making Gloria's mood somewhat better. "Yes well, not that I'm complaining but where's the music? It truly isn't a party without some singing and dancing!" Gloria smiled as she said this. James looked at her amused. He nodded and held out his arm for her. She took it as he led her down stairs. "I've heard about your mothers voice. So enlighten me. Has her gift been past off to you?" Gloria smiled at his meek challenge. She didn't even needed a mic to sing into. Just as James introduced her, she clears her throat and starts.
There's a place way down in Bed-Stuy,
Where a boy lives behind bricks,
He's got an eye for girls of eighteen,
And he turns them out like tricks
I went down to a place in Bed-Stuy,
A little liquor on my lips
I let him climb inside my body
And held him captive in my kiss
And there's a storm you're starting now
And there's a storm you're starting now
And there's a storm you're starting
I'm a wanderess
I'm a one night stand
Don't belong to no city
Don't belong to no man
I'm the violence in the pouring rain
I'm a hurricane
Ha ah ah ha ah ah ah
I'm a hurricane
Ha ah ah ha ah ah ah
I'm a hurricane
I went down to a place in Brooklyn
Where you tripped on LSD
And I found myself reminded
To keep you far away from me
And there's a storm you're starting now
And there's a storm you're starting now
And there's a storm you're starting
I'm a wanderess
I'm a one night stand
Don't belong to no city
Don't belong to no man
I'm the violence in the pouring rain
I'm a hurricane
Ha ah ah ha ah ah ah
I'm a hurricane
Ha ah ah ha ah ah ah
I'm a hurricane
He says, "Oh, baby, beggin' you to save me.
Well lately, I like 'em crazy.
Oh, maybe, you could devastate me.
Little lady, come and fade me."
I'm a wanderess
I'm a one night stand
Don't belong to no city
Don't belong to no man
I'm the violence in the pouring rain
Come and fade me
Come and fade me
I'm a hurricane
The party goers erupted in clapping, as I turned to see James smiling at me. "Gloria Darling I would love for you to sing in my hotel. During parties and of course you'll be paid for your time." I thought about the offer for a moment. "sure." I finally answered him with a beaming smile. James was happy too until he saw this woman with such beauty. I saw her too. In fact she had actually reminded me of my mother. "If you'll excuse me I must court my wife now." I nodded understanding. As he walked away I sighed and headed back upstairs. No I didn't order a drink I just sat there wondering what time it was.
"You must be Gloria Darling." I turned as I heard her voice. She even sounded like my mother. "You may call me Elizabeth." I was in a trance as she spoke and given me a sweet smile. She looked really sad and exhausted. "Yes. Nice to meet you. You must be James wife." I stated but she signed as if what I had just said only added to the already heavy burden. We started talking however about our families, life, etc. Until it was nearly morning. She knew I was a witch and she shared her vampirism secret with me. She even told me about how her first love had died recently, in which lead her to marrying James.
"Was marrying him t of love, or desperation?" I questioned out of the blue. She looked at me shocked, but covered it with a sad smile. "Neither child. It was all inconvenient turn of events." I nodded knowing how that is. "James hired me to be the singer for your parties." She nodded her head. "Yes. I heard your singing. You have talent indeed." I shrugged but thanked her. Seeing the time we each other goodbye and went our separate ways. Time sped forward to night the next day. I was closing up my old bar. I walked outside to lock the door when I heard fast footsteps rushing in my direction. I turned to see a barrel of a gun aimed at my face. He's all jittery and asking for money. Fucking junkies. "Sorry kid I'm broke." I turned to leave when he shot me fifteen time in my back and walked away. Pain rushed through me as I tried to get back up from the cemented sidewalk. That's when I felt somebody helping me up an leading me to the Hotel Cortez. Once inside I blacked out in the elevator. When I woke up I didn't feel any pain from what happened. I looked around to see nobody. That's when Elizabeth. Came out of the bathroom with a washcloth in her hands. "You…" I felt around my neck for any bite marks but found none.
"Don't worry you're not a vampire. I don't know which Coven you're from, but you healed rather quickly." I nodded as I slowly got up. "Not the first time I got shot, or had somebody wanting I to kill me." She looked at me with what looked like empathy. "If you don't mind me saying. I think it's best if you stayed here then out there." I looked at her in confusion until she'd shown me my back. In order for me to heal quickly all spells I had cast were gone momentarily. Meaning all my scars had shown. Even the burned scar on my left cheek. I looked down ashamed. "Sorry Elizabeth. You don't have to continue seeing me like this…" tears streamed down my face as she hushes me. "Nonsense. Did you know that the meaning of your name means woman of glory." I laughed as I nodded. "My mother told me that the reason she named me that, is because I resemble my grandmother on my mother's side."
Elizabeth nodded intrigued by the story. "anyway how long have I been out?" I asked as put on the clothes she had given me. "You've been out for two in a half months." Great. I thought to myself. 'Wanna gets drink with me then?" She seemed stunned but quickly recovered. Smiling sweetly I held out my arm for her. She laughed as she took my arm. "You'd make a impeccable man, Gloria." I laughed with her and we walked into the elevator. That's how my story started to spiral out of control.
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Hurricane by Halsey
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