Thread: Unforeseen Events (Mercutio17 & darkangel76)

Starla McClintock was happy to finally be getting away from the city. The past several weeks had been utterly horrible. It had been rejection after rejection with the occasional if you do for me, maybe we can work something out. But that wasnt her style. Not by a long shot. She was either going to make it on her talent or die trying. It was just the way of it. Pushing her dark, wavy hair behind her ear, Starla turned her car radio up a little louder and began to sing along with the song that reverberated back at her. Music always calmed her down it was why she wanted to make it in the business so damned badly. As she drove along he road, which had become considerably more windy over the hours, she couldnt help but smile to herself a little. About a week ago, Starla had met a man, who introduced himself as Finn, in a local diner. Not anyone shed be interested in, no. But this man seemed to understand how she felt, the shit shed been dealing with trying to make it in her line of work. They got to talking and somehow it had just felt natural, like theyd known each other forever. Time had passed and before she knew it, theyd made plans to meet up at the same diner the following night. For five nights in a row, the two met up just to talk as old friends would. And, as far as Starla was concerned, it beat the hell out of talking forever on a cell phone not to mention Finn just seemed to get her. Finally, two nights ago, Finn suggested she take a break from it all, get away from the crazy chaos of the city. He mentioned to her that his family owned a bed and breakfast about five hours north of where they were and that she should just go up there and take a vacation. He mentioned that he could let his family know about her coming and have everything set up for her free of charge. Theyd even arrange activities for her to do if she wanted. The idea of it was so very appealing that, without much thought, she agreed. She thanked Finn with a giant hug and the next day everything had been arranged. Starla slammed on her breaks when she saw the bed and breakfast in the distance. It looked beautiful. So very quaint and quiet. The woods surrounding it though gave off a weird vibe, but she figured that was mainly because she wasnt used to being outdoors. She wasnt usually the outdoorsy type. Taking a deep breath, Starla hit the accelerator once more and resumed driving towards the building. As she got closer, she could see a small lake a few miles away. The water looked as calm as glass, not a ripple could be seen on the inky waters. The entire sight was quite a vision. It was definitely not Starlas norm. But, she was in dire need to get away from the norms of her regular life. Starla pulled into a parking spot just outside the bed and breakfast. She read the small sign in front of it Carter Inn. She opened her door and before going to get her things out of her trunk, decided to go inside and check in. She had to admit she was a bit anxious to meet someone from Finns family. She barely knew the guy, but she felt like theyd been friends since her childhood. So meeting the people he actually did grow up with seemed pretty exciting to her. Slowly pushing open the door, Starla entered Carter Inn. Behind a modest desk she saw an elderly woman. She suddenly felt out of place in her crazy attire and wished shed changed into something else before leaving that morning. But shed had an audition, not to mention an image she was going for, so denim mini with black leggings and a black tank top it was. Smiling, the elderly woman approached her. Hi, Starla McClintock. Im Finns friend. The woman rushed over to shake Starlas hand, her eyes warm and kind. Ah, my dear. So nice to meet you! Youre right on time!