You Are My One and Only

They went through strict security at the door. Everyone had to show their invites and step through a body scanner.

Patricia had attended a few auctions before, but never one that was this stringent.

A female guard did a quick body search before ushering her through a body scanner. She was only allowed entry if she passed both checks.

Once Patricia, Isaac, and Liam passed the security checks, they headed inward.

The entrance started with a long corridor that was filled with intricate carvings and beautiful paintings.

Patricia keenly observed their surroundings. It looked like it had been built for quite some time now, so it had its own historical value too!

Upon arrival, they ran into numerous familiar faces. Patricia guessed that all the guests here today were among the wealthiest and most distinguished people in Appleby.

Nikola and Percy were here too, and they both came over once they spotted the trio.

“Isaac? I didn’t think you’d come this year.”

Isaac never attended this auction in the last few years.

“Are we not allowed in yet?” Isaac asked.

red Patricia’s nose was already, stark against her pale complexion. She

slightest chill was enough to

his watch. “It starts at three-thirty, so the doors should open

over the waiting crowd in the open-air lobby.

about something of significant value? It was possibly why the auction attracted such a large crowd this

portrait

think you’ll meet the beauty in your dreams just because

keep him company, but here he is eyeing one who lived in the

don’t get it. We’ll revisit this subject if you ever learn to appreciate

the organizer had given it to him. He never attended the past iterations of this auction, so

during the Ancient Roman Empire and was made from precious gems that came from stars that fell to the earth

this necklace would bring good fortune to those who wore it, and would also bind two lovers together, so that they may continue to find each other and love one

Percy’s first time attending this auction too. He was not on leave when the auction was held

looked at Isaac. “Isaac, what about you? Any insider information

auction that was held here at Seneville each year was shrouded with intrigue. Most auctions would publish the list of items up for auction to draw in those who were

was invite-only, and the items up for bidding were kept

wished to attend but had

were open to the crowd, and a member of the auction staff came over to

proceed to

to step forward. “Let’s