Chapter 23. Broomstick

— You didn't miss me much, did you, beautiful girl?

I shuddered and turned around a hundred and eighty degrees.

I opened my eyes wide, thinking at first that I was imagining things. But I wasn't. When I realized it wasn't a dream, I couldn't help but open my mouth.

The girl with the scarlet hair and the black patch over her left eye had really come to my room. And, what's more, no one had grabbed her yet.

As I stared at her silently for a long moment, Maxie sighed irritably.

— Well, finish it already. I can see it in your eyes how happy you are to see me,» she quipped.

— Maxie…! — I finally exhaled, rising from my chair, «What are you…?

— Yeah,» I waved my hand, «You don't have to tell me how happy you are.

The girl calmly walked into my room and settled in one of the chairs. She sprawled across the armchair, put her leg over her head, and called Melinda to her.

— Hey!