Chapter 3
Kathryn enters her ice-cold cave. Looking out her balcony window, she took in the breathtaking skyline of the city. A grand chandelier hung over the center of the room, casting marvelous rainbows against the room's icy walls. Walking around her royal bed, she approaches her luxurious glass desk. Her stylish royal blue phone shook vigorously, making her everything upon the desk jitter. "I'm coming... I'm coming! Goodness!" Kathryn shouted. Before picking up the phone, she brushed her hair back behind her ear and made sure her appearance was appropriate. Placing the phone to her ear, she angrily groaned, "Fuck off Cecile!" as she plopped down on her princess like bed.
"Kathryn, nice to talk to you to!" Cassie exclaimed, as Kathryn filled with embarrassment. "Oh, it's you... what do you want this time my beloved cousin?" she replied sarcastically. "Just calling in to see how everything is going. It has been so long since we have had a nice conversation." As Kathryn's cousin babbled on, she rolled her eyes and played with the phone cord to pass the time. Her cousin was not one who she took particular interest in talking to, but then again... who did she ever? "...So, I can't wait to see you this summer!" Kathryn's eyes suddenly widened as her jaw dropped to the ground. "I have always wanted to see the city, and what better tour guide can I have than you?" she exclaimed. Kathryn sat silently in disbelief. "Um... Cassie... sweetie—what bad timing you have. With Sebastian's death and all... and my senior year coming to an end..." "Save the excuses Kathryn, I already booked the flight, and ran the brilliant idea past your mother. She completely agrees that now more than ever you need someone by your side. I can be someone you can turn to...kind of like Jesus. You know... to help you through all your problems."
"I have no problems!" Kathryn exclaimed, astonish by the witty remark. "Besides, the whole Jesus thing does not do what it once did for me...ever since Sebastian's death and all" she commented, fighting with her crack crucifix strung around her neck. "Well... I am sure that you would not mind my presence" She murmured cheerfully. An aquard silence filled the line, as they both paused. "Great then!" she squealed in excitement. "I will see you next week. Boy do I got stories to tell you! By the way—I am bringing my new boyfriend Jason along with me if you don't mind!" As Kathryn opened her mouth to refuse the not so tempting offer made by her cousin, Cassie began to bid her adieus.
"Great. See you soon!" she hollered, as she slammed the receiver into its cradle, sending a mind-blowing tone into Kathryn's ear. As her head recovered from the loud blast, she sat in disappointment and disbelief. The idea of her cousin visiting did not thrill her one bit. Now her summer would be ruined, and she was not in the mood to put up with Cassie's mind games. Heart pumping furiously, Kathryn began to feel an overwhelming abundance of stress piling on her back. Unscrewing her necklace, she spooned out a spoonful of the fine white powdery substance. Carefully, she closed one nostril with one hand, as the other raised the spoon to her nose. With one big sniff, the substance rushed through her system, clearing all her thoughts and troubles away. "Fuck me!" she shouted, as she collapsed back onto her bed, staring at the golden canapé above. She watched in amazement as the sun's rays reflected off the crystal ordainments of the lighting fixture, as they danced about. Slowly, her eye lids became heavy—into a deep sleep she fell.