Thread: Beauty Within (Battleship44 & darkangel76)

Lizzies cell phone rang before her alarm clock went off. Damn it, she muttered as she searched for her phone in her pocket. The ID screen read Unknown Caller. Just great, she thought. Typically, shed ignore such phone calls, but thought better of it since she didnt know if it would be her new boss or someone else trying to contact her because of her recent move. Hello? Lizzie asked, her voice a tad bit groggy. Miss Steele? came low, gruff voice. Yes? May I ask whos calling? Lizzie glanced at her alarm clock. It was nearly 5pm. This is Marcus Wellman, youre new boss. Lizzies golden eyes widened. Oh shit! she thought to herself. She blinked several times, trying to wake herself up. Yes, Mr. Wellman, hello. Hmph, Marcus mumbled in an annoyed tone. Lizzie furrowed her eyebrows. Im sorry, she then said a bit hesitantly. Can I help you with something? Marcus scoffed. You can by showing up at 6am sharp tomorrow morning. I got a last minute, on-location booking. And Ill need you to assist me. Got it? His voice was commanding, as if he thought himself better than Lizzie, better than anyone. Annoyed, Lizzie had all she could do to bite her tongue. If the man had been near her and she hadnt been so dependent on his job offer, shed have slapped him right then and there. Not a problem, Ill be there, she said though she wanted to just tell him off, let him know he was an ass and needed to be put in his place. Good. Tomorrow then. At that, Marcus hung up. Lizzie scowled and threw her phone across the room. It hit the floor cause the back cover and battery to come off. Shit, she said as she hopped out of bed and fixed up her phone. She set it down on her dresser and decided that since she was now up, she may as well head on out to the woods and take some pictures for her portfolio. Lizzie grabbed a pale blue hoodie and slipped it on over her shoulders, since the evenings were starting to get cooler with autumn approaching. Her little white t-shirt just wouldnt have been enough. She almost went for her cell phone, to place it in her one jeans pocket, but decided not to. She was sick of being bothered and wanted some time to herself. So, she left the gadget on her dresser. Grabbing her handbag, which she slung over her shoulder, and digital camera, she left her apartment, locked up and headed for the woods out back. The air smelled nice to Lizzie. She loved how crisp the air was beginning to get in the evenings. Autumn was truly one of her most favorite times of the year. The colors, the smells, the overall atmosphere. She loved how people seemed to be in a cheerful mood during autumn. It uplifted her spirits, made her feel happy. As Lizzie entered the woods and left the little park behind her apartment building, she couldnt help but smile. The scenery was even more beautiful than she thought it would be. The canopy of reds, golds and oranges above her looked absolutely breathtaking in the just-darkening sky. She took out her digital camera and began to take pictures of the trees, the animals, everything around her. While taking pictures of what she thought to be absolutely eye-catching, Lizzie suddenly heard an odd noise. It sounded like it was made by a rather large animal. Odd, Lizzie thought. There shouldnt be anything larger than a raccoon out in these woods. A little hesitant and worried, but also very curious, Lizzie decided to follow the noise. Who knew it could very well be something she could take a picture of, could add to her portfolio. As quietly as she could, she began to walk toward the sound shed heard.