Chapter 21

Julie drove to the shopping mall after she leave the university. She was spending her time there shopping. She left her car in the parking area and headed into the shopping mall. She was not seeing anything but something disturbing her mind. She tried to ignore it because it can happen during the pregnant time. She was taking the cart and headed to the shelves. When she reached the shelves of biscuits, crackers, and chocolates. She was putting some in the cart and also going to the ready-made cans. She took the beans and other cans. She watched the tuna can and think of her husband. Then, she put it back on the shelf. Then, she headed to the meat counter. She was standing there longer for thinking about the dish. At that time, someone stood beside her and look at her. The staff from the other side was calling that person and asking, "What does he want?". The staff told him what they have. But he kept looking at her. She hasn't noticed him yet. Later, the staff was talking to themselves about the abnormal customer. And then, she could choose the meat. She was taking the ribs for tonight and also taking the minced meats. She was pointing out those and the staff give them to her. She put those in the cart and headed in the other direction. This time, she must choose the great wines and drinks for herself. She knew she can not able to drink from now on. So, she must choose something to pass ten months. After that, she was heading to the counter to check out. She was putting the products on the counter and waiting. When the screen showed the total amount, she give her discount card. The staff was taking the card and put it on the card reader and said, "Ma'am it's out of date". She said, "Okay, I will check out with a credit card". Then, she gave the card to the staff. After that, she took the bag and head towards the entrance door, and get outside. She was carrying the bags to her car. And then, she tries to open the car door. Suddenly, someone reached near her and said, "Can I ask you something?". She said, "I am sorry please ask someone else". He said, "You look busy". She was not replying to anything from him and got into the car roughly. Then, she locked all the doors and set off. That person was staring at her car and she see that clearly. She noticed him when she choose to buy meat. She felt weird because starting from the day she gets in contact with her future child. She saw the strange guys following her on the street and also on the way back to Scotland to meet her husband. She met various kinds of guys and they all look at her with weird eyes. She didn't know much about the amulet, pendant, and strangely carved metal box with the same symbol as the amulet. She was trying to dig more secrets and she face more weird strangers all along the way she goes. She put her concentration tight inside and drive back home. Her husband and she got this home when he get the job at the University of Edinburgh. She remembered the past times. And then, she was opening the door and go inside. She found nothing changed but the house is messed up with trash. She was lifting up her long shirt and freeing her forearm to start cleaning the house. Two hours later, she put the clothes to wash in the washing machine. And then, she went to the kitchen for cooking. she was preparing the vegetables and meat for dinner. When it's done, she put those in the oven. and go upstairs to take a bath.

Professor Hemsworth was driving back home. On his way home, he was getting stuck in traffic. He wanted to know what happen over there. So, he was honking again and again like others. A minute later, the ambulance arrived and take the person. He thought it was just a car crash. Then, he took the other way to get out of the traffic. when he arrived it was already 9 pm. He got out of the car and headed inside the house. He took off his shoes at the doorstep and said, "Honey, I am home". But he didn't get any reply. so, he went into the kitchen and see her. she was preparing a great dinner time. He was also surprised to see the fragrant flowers and home-cooked foods. He said, "I haven't seen you like this for a long time". She told him, "Stop telling me like this". He said, "I miss your best meals so please come back here and stay beside me". She said, "You know I can not leave my job like this". He said, "Alright but you must take a leave for our child". She said, "I know my condition well so don't worry". He said, "I won't tell you anymore". She said, "Go and take a shower and come down for having dinner". He said, "I will". After that, she shouts up to him, "Take your coat along with you". He said, "Okay, Ma'am". Then, he was stepping toward her and held her waist, and kiss. She said, "What are you doing?". He said, "I want to congratulate you and me because our child is here". He was touching her belly and look with full of love. She said, "If you don't take shower now, we will be late". He said, "It's just minutes". She was pushing away and he went upstairs. When he got into the bedroom, he feel the fragrance of his wife's favorite perfume. He said, "It feels like alive". Then, he went into the bathroom and put the clothes in the basket outside the inner bathroom. Inside the bathroom, his wife was putting the candles around and also the scented aroma candle on the table beside the bathtub. He told himself, "I am lucky to have a romantic wife". He took shower and change his clothes. And then, he sprayed the perfume over his body and comb his hair well. When he was done, he said, "Ready to meet my lady". Then, he opened the door and go downstairs.