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.

was already, stark against her pale complexion.

chill was enough to turn her nose and

up to check his watch. “It starts at three-thirty, so the doors should open in a few

the waiting crowd in the

of people here today. Could it be that word got out about something of significant value?

portrait of a beauty. I

“Do you think you’ll meet the beauty in your

him company, but here

his eyebrow. “You don’t get it. We’ll revisit

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

was created during the Ancient Roman Empire and was made from

also bind two lovers together, so that they may continue to find

He was not on leave when the auction was held the past few

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

with intrigue. Most auctions would publish the list of items up for auction to draw in those who

auction at Seneville was invite-only, and the items up for bidding were kept secret until the auction itself. Only those who attended

wished to attend but had not

to the crowd, and a member

enter and proceed

the first to