Four years later Katerina had graduated from college. She opened up her own art supply store with a studio in the back that she taught classes in. She was gaining popularity through Italy for her paintings many politicians and famous people had asked her to paint portraits for them and their families. She had mad enough money to buy a small cottage and a few acres of land. She bought three horses. She would take rides through the hills and paint the scenery.
Katerina was getting ready for her art gallery night when her phone rang. She answered it it was her agent telling her that all her paintings had arrived and we're being set up. And asked when she was going to arrive with her final piece. I'll be there in an half hour. She replied then hung up she put on her black stilettos and fixed her hair. She got in her truck and stopped by her studio and picked up her final piece. She put it in the back of her truck and secured it. She arrived at the gallery. Her agent helped her bring in the crate she opened it she took out the frame which took up the entire wall top to bottom. She took out the painting and secured it into the frame. The agent gasped in awe my Katerina you really out did yourself this time. It's absolutely stunning and captivating. He said thank you she replied she covered it up with a sheet for the big reveal later. She helped set up the rest of the gallery with pamphlets and her card on small tables. They finished just in time for the door Aro open and there was a large line waiting to come and see her art.
Caius met with Aro and Marcus in the garage. There was a new artist that was making headlines named Kat Robertson. She was known for her classic style of paintings. The Volturi were big enthusiast for the arts. Also Aro wanted a new portrait painted of them. Demetri, Felix, Jane, and Alec got in the car behind them when they arrived there was a large line already. It's good that I know the curator here they got out of the car and walked to the front of the line. Aro spoke to the security guard and he let them thru. Caius looked around at all the paintings he took his time looking at each one. He had looked at four paintings when he came to a painting of a garden at night time there were lamps lit up thru out the garden as he looked closer he recognized it as the garden from the castle. How could that be no one was allowed on the property. He walked over to Marcus and Aro brothers there is a painting of the castle garden. He said they walked over to it. Your right brother how could she have painted this without even being there. We should ask I heard she is walking among the guest. Marcus asked a man near him where the artist was and he pointed over towards the back. Marcus looked over and saw the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes upon. She was tall and hourglass shaped. Her black hair flowed in wavy curls down her back to just past her waist. Her eyes were crystal blue. Her skin was creamy ivory and her lips a soft light pink. He nudged caius. caius looked to where he was looking and was struck by her beauty as well. They both couldn't keep their eyes off her. They both began to make their way over towards her. She was speaking to a young couple. They wanted to buy one of her paintings and were discussing the price. They settled on a price. She thank the couple then they left. Katerina notice them standing there waiting to speak with her. Hello are you enjoying the gallery she asked politely yes we are your paintings are very beautiful you paint just like the classical painters it is refreshing to see someone so young as you revive g the old ways. Marcus said thank you she replied I was just wondering about the painting of the garden at night where is that located Marcus asked oh that garden is located at the old Volturi castle I went there once for a party. I memorized it in my mind she replied are you interested in purchasing it she asked. Possibly I will have to think on it. Marcus replied OK well get back to me later and let me know. If you will excuse me I have to go its time for me to unveil my masterpiece. She replied as she left them standing there attention everyone the moment you have all been waiting for the unveiling of Kat Robertson's masterpiece. It has been four years in the making. Bidding will begin right after. Katerina held on to the sheet then pulled it away. Everyone in the room was in awe. But no one was in shock like the Volturi kings in front of them stood the exact likeness of the three of them standing in front if their thrones in their masquerade best. Aro fell in love with it instantly but also was shocked that a human had escaped the grand feast without their knowledge the guards looked nervous as the saw Aros face. We will discuss this later. But I want that painting and that painter. The bidding began at 100,000 And continued to go up finally Aro yelled out 5,000,000. Katerina choked on her champagne that she had been sipping from. After that everyone else was silent. And sold to the gentleman in the back. We would like to thank everyone for coming tonight and for your donations. Everyone who purchased a painting pick them up in the back and will get to meet Kat one on one. Slowly everyone began to leave Aro and the others made their way to the back and waited while the other buyers went before them. Finally it was just them and Katerina. Thank you for buying my painting I never thought it would sell for that much. She started to take it down. Don't worry about that miss my men can take it down. Aro replied. I was interested in what inspired the painting. I went to a masquerade party four years ago their was three kings hence the name if the painting. I was stuck by how majestic they looked and had to paint it. I met one of them on the balcony but I never got to see his face. I left early to go home because I had to get ready for class early the next morning. But some kind of tragedy happened there and several students went missing that went to the party. Including my friends Liam and Sarah. She made it back but Liam didn't. She ended up going insane and killing herself. I went back there but the palace was boarded up. She explained well it is a marvelous painting and will go well in my study. He replied Marcus and caius walked up brother the painting has been loaded. Caius said Katerina looked up at the sound of the voice. She had heard it before. She looked at caius and recognized his face but she couldn't remember where she had seen him before have I met you before she asked no I don't believe we have. He replied oh I must have confused you with someone else my apologies. She replied enjoy the painting and here's my card. She said as he turned to leave caius watched as she left.
What are we going to do about this Aro caius asked I think it's time to have our portraits redone. And I think she will be our painter. He replied have Gianna set up a meeting with her I want to know more about this human who escaped us. He said as they got in the car. Marcus was silent in the car he kept thinking about Katerina and how he missed her. He tried to focus on the weak bond that he had with her to feel her emotion he could feel happiness and curiosity. he wondered what she was thinking. Then his mind wandered to Kat the amazing painter. She was breathtaking her voice matched her innocence that radiated from her. she was very talented. he was curious on how she escaped that night. he looked over to aro and caius. didi she say anything about how she got the idea to paint all three of us. marcus asked yes i did apparently she was at that party but she had left early after she had met our dear brother caius. aro replied. caius looked at aro. are you sure brother. because if that the case thats the woman i belived i thought that she was our mate. i remember now thata when marcus saw your bond gaining it glow again. aro replied. we have to get her bring her home. marcus replied patcience brother. in time. she will be home soon. but first we have to make sure its really her. aro replied. the rest of the ride home was silent.
Katerina got home late. she went straight to bed as soon as she got to her bed. she awakened by the sound of her phone ringing. she got up and answered it. hello this is kat Robertson. hello miss robertson i am gianna my boss was at your gallery last night and purchased one of your paintings. he was wondering if you might be able to come to his home and do portraits for him and his family also of his staff. you will be able to stay at the residence till you are finished with all the portraits. and all your supplies will be provided for you. he was wondering if you could be here today to start and you will be paid 200,000 per painting. Gianna asked. sure i would love to i just need the address and i will be there by lunch. katerina replied ok gianna gave her the address then hung up. katerina packed a suitcase and her backpack. she put on her necklace. then got in her truck and drove to Volterra. as she was getting closer to her destination she began to feel nervous and excited at the same time. she arrived a little after one she pulled up in the front. she got out of her truck and got her bags. she walked up to the front door and knocked.