CHAPTER 42: GOODNIGHT

Meghan removed the folded piece of paper from her pocket. It was one of Valerie's drawings; one that had the lady in the yellow dress. She wasn't sure why the drawings reminded her of her sister, Adena. Did she know Valerie? Had they met? Where could they have met?

Meghan stared at her phone screen as her mind soared the sea of strange possibilities.

'There's only one way to find out?' She said to herself, wondering if it was a great time to visit her sister.

*Thud

Her senses were alerted by a thud from the window. It was at times like this she hated that she lived alone, especially since the house was a big one. She took a few steps back preparing he mind for what or who was to come.

'Hey.' Mike smiled as he climbed in. She breathed a sigh of relief.

'How did you get up here?' She kissed him.

'I was a scout.' He muffled in between the kiss.

Meghan smiled, her eyes beaming at the young man.

'I'll get that,' he shut the window and sat on the bed.

'You know you can't keep coming like this Mike, what if one day my father sees you.' She smiled even though Mike could see traces of worry in her eyes.

'Then I shall fight to the death.' He knelt with one knee and placed his right arm on his chest comically.

'Yeah right.' She giggled lightly, resting her head on his legs.

'Seriously though. I don't want you to get hurt.' She said in an anxious tone, seating up.

'Okay I won't. I'll call.' He smiled assuredly.

'But only 'cause you're in love with me and obviously can't bear the thought of me getting hurt.' He added.

'You're so cheesy.' They both laughed.

'Meg?' He brushed her hair with his fingers as she tried not to doze off on his lap.

'Yeah?' She replied in a whisper. She was clearly sleepy.

'Today at the hospital, you seemed a bit uncomfortable, especially when we were with Val. Was something bothering you?' He asked continuing to brush her hair.

Meghan's eyes shut open the moment he mentioned the hospital. She wasn't sure how to answer the question. She quickly remembered that she also sensed strong magic around Mike's mum. That too didn't make sense.

'Meghan? Are you sleeping already?' Mike asked when he didn't get a reply.

'No, I'm awake.' She sat up again.

'So? What was bothering you at the hospital? Did seeing Valerie or my mum make you uncomfortable? I'm sorry if that's why you seemed so off.' He apologized, his gaze fixed on his palms.

'No…' She held his arm and rested her head on his shoulder.

'…It was just my first time in a hospital, that's why I looked so uncomfortable.' She lied faking a smile.

'Really?' Mike furrowed his eye brows in surprise.

'Witches heal themselves or consult healers.' She said gesturing vaguely.

'Oh.' He supported his back, resting it on the wall.

'Yeah.' Meghan yawned.

'I should go now, you're really sleepy.' He smiled.

'Yeah.' She laughed lightly.

'I'll see you same time tomorrow.' He stood.

'Mike!'

'I'm just kidding.' He laughed.

'Goodnight Meg.' He hugged her.

'Goodnight.' She smiled.

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