Chapter 8: Chapter 8

“Go hide somewhere.” I panicked and urged him.

“Where? I don’t want to hide. Can I talk to your aunt Lydia and advise...?" I stopped him by closing his mouth with my hand.

“Stop talking. Please hide in the closet.” I pleaded, but he licked my hands.

“Ew...” I removed my hand, and he smiled.

“Hey, Sydney. Open the door,” Lydia commanded. I grabbed Jacen’s arms and opened the closet.

“Stay here. Don’t come out.” I whispered, and he finally obeyed me.

“I’m coming,” I shouted back, turning up my laptop, streaming a movie. I don’t even see the movie name.

“Why didn’t you sleep? Is everything okay?” She asked when I opened the door after 5 minutes of knocking.

“I’m totally fine. Just seeing a movie and reacting to it. It’s so interesting and I’m not feeling sleepy.” I replied calmly.

“Okay. But don’t watch too many movies,” she advised and walked down the stairs.

“Puff. You can come out.” I said, which was barely audible.

“I’m out,” he said, opening the closet. Finally, we both settled on the bed.

“So, you are upset about going to some other witch’s house?” he questioned me.

“Yeah. That’s not the full reason. Lydia’s doing to do some powerful spell which is dangerous to her life. She’s the only family I have. After that, I will learn all the witch skills in some witch house all alone,” I let out a sign. I forgot the witch’s name. I think the name is easy. How did I forget? ‘Can you remember it my brain?’.

“She will be alright, Sydney. Don’t be sad. I’m here for you. You can share anything with me. I believe, however, the witch, will take perfect care of you. If not, you just tell me I will take care of it.” I lightly smiled at his words. I don’t know whether you can help me or not, but I’m happy to hear the words.

“Come here.” he motioned for a hug.

“I already mentioned ‘don’t pity me’” I remembered him.

“I am not pitying. The concern differs from pity,” he said, hugging me lightly. I felt a little relaxed. I fixed my mind. I will be happy even though I can’t go to Sapphire Academy or stay far away from my aunt. Everything will be alright.

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“Everything’s packed. I’m ready.” I yelled back at Lydia, who was waiting for the car outside the house. I kept my rolling blue luggage in front of the door and kept my phone on the other hand. Lydia will call me once I reached the house. I heard the house is nearby but still thought she didn’t allow me to bring my play station. I miss all my CD players, games. I can’t bring my TV to some other house. At least I have my laptop.

Soon the car arrived. It seems so luxurious. A young woman with red hair got out of the car, smiling at Lydia. Both of them hugged each other. I was just staring at them like a statue.

"Is this your niece? She’s so beautiful." She approached me and gave me a bright smile.

“I’m Nina. nice to meet you, Sydney,” she said and motioned me to follow her. Now I remembered her name again. She got to be a good witch. I don’t know where I’m going to stay. Who are all living in that house? I know nothing. I asked nothing about it, neither Lydia did. Anyway, I will find out soon.

“Bye Sydney. Take care. I will see you soon.” Lydia gave me one last hug and I’m in the car. Nina and I are the only ones in the car while they are four seats available in it. I need to talk about something. We both are staying silent.

“So, are you going to teach me magic?” I started.

“Your training will be hard and strict. You need to be punctual and behave more politely with the witch. But I’m not going to teach you.” I thought Nina is going to teach me. Then who else going to teach me is going to be so strict with me. Oh no. I will run away if they behaved harshly.

“Why can’t you? You seem to be a good person. Can’t you teach me?” I asked in a sympathetic tone. But she just laughed. That means she’s not going to help me. Too bad.

“I’m Lydia’s friend, but the witch is my sister. I’m a vampire. She’s busy so I’m here to pick you up.”

‘OH MY’

How can sisters be two species? Maybe there will be some hybrid issues.

“Stop overthinking too much. If my sisters behaved harshly to you, you can tell me.” I nodded, and we arrived within moments. Their house is like a mansion. Correction, it’s a mansion for sure. Are these two living all alone by themselves?

I followed her inside to the hall. There are many paintings, books. Some states. But I can’t figure out who’s the sculpted person. I took a seat on the couch.

“Are you living alone with your sister?” I asked when she gave me some refreshing juice and she has red wine. It must be blood. Why do vampires drink wine when they have blood?

“I have my sons and my sister isn’t married yet.”

“Oh.” was all I managed to say. So, there are more members of the family. But this woman looks younger. It’s all the gift of being a vampire.

“Feel free. Make yourself at home. Watch TV.” she left towards her kitchen after finished drinking wine. I’m not comfortable right now but I will watch TV to pass the time.

Suddenly my phone beeped with notifications. It’s from Jacen again.

Jacen: Did you reach the witch house?

Sydney: Yeah, I did. It’s boring right now.

Jacen: Then tell me the address I will visit you, now;)

Sydney: No, thanks. I can’t invite you the first day I came to someone else’s house. Don’t check the address.

Jacen: Um...fine. I know you will tell me, baby.

Sydney: I won’t tell you and I’m not your girlfriend.

I typed it with a bit of irritation. I don’t like to be called a baby by the boy who I met a week ago. It’s been a week I can’t believe it. Time goes by faster.

Jacen: But I love to make you angry. The first day I met you, you just knocked me off without thinking. Such a short-temper.

Sydney: I can do it again. It will be even stronger once I started learning.

Jacen was typing but suddenly someone entered the hall.

“It’s probably the worst thing I ever heard. I’m busy right now. Later” a boy talked as he took the opposite seat facing me. He’s got to be Nina’s son. He’s looking the same age as me.

“Hmm... who are you, girl?