Manhattan, New York 2021 BELLE: THE PORTAL. My body stands frozen. I could not move. It has been more than a year since I wished Ezra to recognize me somehow. We have been working together, but we never talk or approach each other even once. “You remember me, Ezra?” I did not wait for him to answer. I wrapped my arms around his waist and leaned my head against his chest. “Ezra, my dear Prince Ezra Walton.” “Oh, my dear Elyse,” he said, pulling me much closer to him,” Oh, how I missed you, my love.” “How? Did you lose your memories, Ezra? Why do you not recognize me?” “It’s hard to explain.” “Could it be the power of the curse when we kissed?” “No, because Odelina’s power shouldn’t exist in this world.” I was looking perplexed with what is happening. Odelina’s magic does not exist

