Jensen’s Mate

Tea Time “

Later that afternoon, Kay drops Crystal off at home. As they walk to the front door, both girls chat about the meteor shower.

"I’ve got all my notes ready, and I’ll email them to you and Jenny tonight so we can go over our presentation for tomorrow morning," Crystal says.

Crystal makes her way to her bedroom and opens the door, noticing her aunt Stella sitting on her bed. Stella rises and grabs Crystal by the ear.

"Where the hell have you been? I’ve been sick with worry. I swear, Crystal, if you end up like your mother, I won’t tolerate it, do you understand me? There are chores around this house that need to get done. So there’s no time for you to go hang out with your precious little friends diddling around you hear me. Dont even bother telling me what you were up to," Stella yells angrily, her grip on Crystal's ear tightening, nearly drawing blood.

Holding back tears, Crystal takes a deep breath, but Kay speaks up for her.

"Mrs. Archibald, I promise you, Crystal was with me and my cousin Jenny. Both our parents knew where we were. We had a school project to do."

"So if I call your parents, they can back up your story, Miss Villa?" Stella asks.

"Yes, ma’am. They knew I’d be bringing her home, so they had me bring you some more of that delicious tea," Kay replies, unzipping her backpack and handing a bag of herbal tea to Crystal’s aunt. Stella lets go of Crystal's ear, pushing her toward the bed.

"You know, Crystal dear, I just don’t trust the outside world and its easy influences. You’re too gullible just like your mother" Stella says, holding the tea in her arms, grasping the doorknob, and shutting the door behind her, leaving Kay and Crystal alone.

Kay goes over to Crystal and sits next to her.

"I don’t get it. What did I do Kay ? There goes my favorite shirt look at the little blood droplets it’s so noticeable on my shirt collar .Why is she acting like this? It’s strange I can’t recall the last time so I could feel like there was more time. She’s done this to me," Crystal rambles, rubbing her ear and wiping the blood with her shirt.

"Here, lay back and rest, Crystal. Truthfully, your aunt has always been like that; you just don’t notice. Just lay back and take a deep breath," Kay says as she gently pushes Crystal to lay her head on the pillow. She then starts whispering something almost like a chant, causing Crystal to close her eyes.

Δεν θα θυμάσαι τι έγινε εδώ σήμερα. Δεν θα θυμάσαι τη θεία σου με αυτόν τον τρόπο, ακουμπάς το κεφάλι σου και πηγαίνεις για ύπνο και τώρα ξυπνάς, κανένας από τους δυο σας δεν θα θυμάται το περιστατικό από το προηγούμενο βράδυ. translate into English. (You will not remember what happened here today. You will not remember your aunt this way your rest your head and go to bed and wake up now neither one of you will recall the incident from the night before.)

After Crystal falls asleep, Kay gets up and walks out of her bedroom door, only to be stopped by Stella Archibald once more.

"You know, Miss Villa," Stella begins with a tone of contempt, "I particularly don’t care for you, your family, or any of Crystal’s friends—which really only consists of you and that w***e ish” cousin of yours. Crystal will soon go off to college and make something of herself without your influence."

"Well, that’s on you, Mrs. Archibald," Kay replies, rolling her eyes in irritation and struggling to hold back her anger.

"My husband didn’t like your family either," Stella continues. "And it’s not just because your family somehow runs a majority of the small businesses in this town. May my David rest in peace."

When the Bailey family decided to sell off a small portion of the original town of Strafford, it was unprecedented and unethical. I don’t know how your father managed to buy it because that transaction was illegal in so many ways. David figured something out, but he never got to tell me. I still believe the Villa family and the Baileys are criminals. I don’t know what mafia or cartel connections you have, but someday I’ll find out. You have my word on that, you little heathen," Stella said with a disgusted tone, taking another sip of her tea.

"I'm sorry you feel that way, but we’ve never done anything against any of you or broken any laws. Father pays his taxes," Kay replied irritably, putting her hands on her hips.

"I’m not finished, young lady, and watch your tone. It’s rude to talk while an adult is still speaking. I can tolerate you at times, but if you ever turn my niece against me and help her run away like your mother Jayla once did to Crystal’s mother Kelly, there will be hell to pay. I may be retired, but I still have my ways. I was once very well-known and powerful both in and out of the courtroom," Stella said as she took another sip of the hot tea she had just prepared. Sitting at the kitchen table with both hands grasping her coffee mug, her voice was heated.

"Stupid, arrogant human," Kay mutters under her breath.

"What was that, dear?" Stella asks, raising her eyebrows at Kay.

"Again, I'm sorry that you feel that way, but I agree. When Crystal goes to college, she'll be free from you," Kay says as she walks out the door.

At that moment, Kay hears a thump from the kitchen table, indicating that Mrs. Archibald has passed out from her drink. Kay makes her way to her car parked in front of Crystal’s aunt's house.

"What took so long?" Jenny asks from the backseat, climbing into the passenger seat.

"She did it again, this time nearly cutting Crystal’s ear," Kay replies.

"That b***h," Jenny responds.

Kay starts the vehicle. "Don’t worry, I gave her some more of that tea. I just hope it takes effect soon because I’m sick and tired of seeing Crystal go through all this. She doesn’t deserve it."

"Your parents don’t know that my mom added a little dark magic to it, right? Hopefully, it will end her miserable life slowly, and Crystal can finally be free," Jenny asks.

"No, my dad’s very noble. If he found out, we’d both get in trouble," Kay replies.

"Yeah, but you said yourself that weres feel a strong need to protect her. That’s strange. I can see why, with an aunt like that. Let’s just hope Crystal shows up at school tomorrow," Jenn replies.

"I was able to heal her ear a bit so it’s not noticeable. Last time, when her aunt broke Crystal’s fingers, it was harder to fix. At least her aunt is usually more verbally abusive than physical, and Crystal heals well enough on her own," Kay says.

"Humans can really suck sometimes. At least we don’t have to worry about those damn hunters around here anymore," Jenny says with relief.

"So, are you gonna spend the night at my house, or do you want me to drop you off at yours?" Kay asked.

"Well, Mom’s back home already. She had to stabilize a little boy or something remember, I told you she said she wouldn’t be home because she got called to watch over some kid. I don’t remember exactly what her text said, but she’s home anyway. I'll just text her and let her know I’ll go home with you, and we’ll head to school together in the morning," Jenny replied.

As soon as Jenny and Kay parked case car, they were met by Kay’s father and younger brother Sean.

"Did you two have fun? And stop tormenting that poor old hag, Mrs. Archibald. She called your mother while you were there. Kay, irritatingly, asked if what you said about you three girls camping out to watch the meteor shower for a school project was true," Kay’s father, Tony, said.

"That was right before she passed out from the tea," Jenny muttered under her breath, elbowing Kay playfully in the ribs.

"I heard that! I want you girls to watch over Crystal, but that doesn’t mean antagonizing that old bat," Tony replied.

"Sorry, Uncle Tony. Sorry, Dad," the girls said in unison.

"Now, if you two don’t mind, I have to take your brother Sean to shadow me. Sam Jarge will be here soon for a meeting," Tony said as he turned and walked back into the house.

"You know, someday if I don’t find the right one, I’ll make Crystal the one. She’s mine to protect, no matter what anyone says," Sean declared proudly.

"Get out of here, dweeb, and stop obsessing over Crystal. You’ll change your mind when you’re 18. Seriously, you’re so annoying," Kay said, lifting her foot and pushing Sean in the butt as he turned to follow their father, nearly causing him to trip.

"Pretty soon, your brother’s gonna tower over you, and you won’t be able to do that anymore," Jenny said.

"He’s barely 14. I’ve got nearly two years on him, so I’ve got time," Kay replied.

"Well, maybe your brother will be as tall as those hot Bailey boys. They’re huge," Jenny said.

"That’s disgusting, you sicko! And they’re both married, you perv," Kay said as they both giggled, walking into the house and heading towards Kay’s room.

A As they sat in Kay’s bedroom, Jenny lounged on the bed while Kay worked on her laptop on the floor, reviewing the notes they had taken the night before.

"Maybe we should’ve just brought Crystal here for the night," Jenn said, sitting up and dropping the TV remote. She looked down at Kay, who was focused on the laptop.

“I was thinking the same thing, but we’ll see her tomorrow. Besides, with as much tea as her aunt drinks, she’ll be out until at least tomorrow afternoon. That gives Crystal plenty of time to finish her notes, go to bed, and get ready for school in the morning,” Kay replied.

"I asked my mom why we have to give them tea potions, and she told me it’s easier because humans are so naïve," Jenny said as she picked up the remote again and started surfing through Netflix.

"At least we can tell the difference between Crystal’s and her aunt’s potions. Crystal gets the purple leaves, and her aunt gets the black ones," Kay said, pausing her typing.

Moments later, there was a knock on the bedroom door.

"Come in," the girls said in unison.

“Hey girls, dinner’s ready downstairs. I’d really prefer you two come down and eat with us since we have a guest. But if you’d rather stay up here and finish your homework, then I suggest you do that—with no Netflix, Jenny, at least not until all your homework’s done,” Jayla said.

“All right. Kay pretty much got it covered. Crystal has written quite a bit already, so she made it easy for us,” Jenny huffed as she turned off the TV.

“Okay then, girls. I’ll leave you be. Just behave,” Jayla replied with a slight smile.

“What did the kitchen cook up anyway, Mom?” Kay asked.

“Duck breast, fried potatoes, asparagus, and fried peppers,” Jayla said proudly.

“Yeah, I think we’re good, Mom. We’ll just order some bison burgers and onion rings,” Kay said, giving her mom a cheeky smile as Jayla shot her a dirty look.

“Okay, fine. Bison burgers with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. That’s healthy enough, right?” Jenny asked.

“Yes, that’s fine. I’ll make sure the kitchen brings it right up to you as soon as they’re done serving everyone downstairs. Just don’t stay up too late since it’s a school night,” Jayla said as she shut the door.