Bid You Adieu Novels & Stories

What was going on there? Before he could ponder more on that, Jade spoke up, “Try and come if you can. No pressure, though.” “Let’s first wait for the auction results,” Ayden said. “See, Aunty Tiana, is headed to declare the winners.” They all turned to watch as his mother stepped on a small dais. She began to announce the winning bids for every painting until she came to the painting Rodrigo had bid on. Rodrigo was pretty confident he’d win it. He’d bid double the price from the one mentioned on its tag.

I ask casually as he leads me towards a ballroom full of beautiful dancers twirling to an elegant waltz. "Practically brothers," he chortles, as if I just said some kind of joke. An alarm goes off, and Adam looks down at his watch. "Oh, it's time." Taking my hand from his arm, Adam bows elegantly, kissing my fingertips. “Alas, I must go, mein freund," he sighs. I need to help with the silent auction." His eyes sparkle as he hands me a paddle with the number 101. “Make sure to bid on Lot 7,” Adam smiles showing all of his teeth, looking like a feral creature behind his golden mask. “It’s part of your surprise.”

"Stop acting like... like this! Where is the guy who told me I was a dog on a leash? Where is the guy who smeared charcoal on my tie?" Kai leaned back, a small, sad smile touching his lips. "He’s gone, Adrian. You won the bet. You showed me that your world is stronger. You showed me that if I stay here, I have to become a ghost, just like you." Kai stood up. He didn't ask permission. He walked to the window, looking out at the city lights.