The witch’s Journal

Chapter 11

“Oh wow! It’s so many people here!” I exclaim. “It’s more of us out there than you know, Amara” Liz says with a wink. I was too in awe with the scenery around me to reply. “Amara, be a dear and help me set up my booth. You’ll have plenty of time to check out everything.” “Yes, ma’am. What do you need me to do?” “Hold this side of the sign for me while I tape this side down. All done thank you. She says. “No problem. Your sign says free apple pie? Are you handing out for pie?” I asked surprised. “I am. Everything isn’t always about money. I like to bake and something’s in life should be free. Well since they’re free, I’d like to be your first customer. One slice of pie, please.” “Coming right up dear” Liz says while handing me a golden brown pie with perfectly cooked apples. “Mhhm this is delicious. I know you want to give your pie away for free but you’d making a killing if you sold these.” “Thanks, dear. It’s an old family recipe. I’m glad you like it.” She answers. “Like is an understatement. I love it. Do you have anything else you need me to do”, I ask while finishing up the piece of heaven on my plate. “That’s all go have fun.” She replies. “Ok. I’ll be by later. I’ll definitely need another slice of that pie.” I say while walking off.

“Dyson what are you doing?” I ask. With a grin he says. I’m signing us up for the obstacle course. I looked at him quizzically. Did I forget to mention that there is non magically competitions so folks like you won’t feel left out. “ He poked. “Folks like me!” I laughed. “You were just me a few days ago sir don’t forget that.” “I guess I’m still like you because I won’t be competing in anything magical today” he says. “That’s right”, I say while kissing his lips. His lips never cease to amaze me and it doesn’t help how good looking he his. “Are you with me”, he asks. Shaking me out of my thoughts. “I’m with you. I was just in my head.” I answer. “What were you thinking about?” “Honestly. About how good you look and how sweet your kisses are” He leans in for a second kiss. “I think your kisses are sweet too.” I just blush. “We have about 15 minutes before our course starts. Let’s take a walk so I can show you around a bit.”Dyson says “Let’s go, I say. While taking Dyson’s hand.

“What’s this booth? I ask. and what on earth is that smell it stinks”. I say while holding my nose. Dyson laughs. “This is a potion booth. We normally make our own potions but there are some witches and warlocks who are not very gifted when it comes to potions. In return, we have kind folks like Mrs. Wilkins here who sets up shop and will have whatever you need. If she doesn’t have what you need. she’ll make a fresh batch.” “Does she sell her potions?” I ask. “She does. She needs the extra income. If she could afford to give the potion away for free I’m sure she would.” “Oh, I say. “We have about five minutes.” Dyson says while looking at down at his watch. “Are you ready to head back?””Yep,let’s go. I say in a chipper tone. Bump. “Oh sorry didn’t see you there”. I say. Instead of replying. The girl who I just bumped into looked at me with a stank face and turned around whispering and laughing with her friends. “That b***h is rude”, I say to Dyson. Who now has a tense look on his face. “Do you know her or something? Why are you making that face? “That was Brianna. My ex girlfriend.” He answers nervously. “Ex girlfriend!” I say with a surprised look on my face. “Oh so that bump wasn’t so accidental then. I’m sure she was the one who bumped into me I just wasn’t paying attention. I wish I could take my apology back from her.” Dyson laughs and places his arm around me. “Don’t worry about her. This is the first time she’s seen us together so it’s bound to be a little awkward.” “Does she have powers yet?” I ask. No. She doesn’t. She’s a year younger than me so she doesn’t have her powers yet. Why? Are you worried she may try something?” “Idon’t know. you can never be too sure. I just need to know what I may be dealing with.” “Remember, I told you I won’t let anything happen to you and that includes her. Trust me. he says with a kiss. “I trust you.”

“On your mark.. get set.. go!” It’s every man for themselves so unfortunately Dyson and I couldn’t be teammates. “Keep up Amara. Or I’m going to beat you.” Dyson teases. “You’re a whole man I can’t beat you”. I pout. “Oh don’t give me that look. Let’s go!”He yells while laughing and clapping. We’ve already made it through the potato sack run, the giant jungle gym, and over the rope wall. Miraculously I’ve been right behind Dyson the entire time. We just have the last obstacle. “The last obstacle is the maze”. Dyson yells. “Keep up.” Dyson enters the maze first. I enter a minute after him but he was no where to be found. “Dyson!” I yell. “Where are you? How I lose you so quick you just ran in here.” No answer. Ok, I guess he’s probably made his way out already or halfway there. I think to myself. Looks like I have to find my own way out. I made my way down the first hall and tried to make a left and was met with my reflection instead. Clearly that’s not the way. Let’s try going right. As soon as I turned down the hallway, I was hit in the face with something. I look and it’s that b***h Brianna. I quickly caught my balance and started swinging on her. Somehow I could no longer swing and I felt paralyzed. This allowed Brianna and her friends to beat me down. I couldn’t get up. I tried with all my might but with no avail. Next thing I know I’m flying into the side of the hallway into the mirrors. All I could feel was anger. I look down at my stomach and see blood oozing out. While I was bleeding out I could hear Brianna and her friends laugh. Saying, “Die b***h. You think you can take my man. This is what happens when someone tries to take from me.” I still couldn’t speak or move. I close my eyes and let the light fade away.

“Somebody help! She’s barely breathing.” Someone yells. “Amara! No what happened. Amara stay with me. Do you know what happened to her!”Dyson roars. “I’m sorry man I just found her like this in the maze.” The stranger answered. “Amara, baby stay with me. I just found you I can’t lose you already. Come back to me and I swear to the heavens I’ll never leave you alone again.” With that, a bright light appeared. “I can help her”. The light spoke. “Who are you?” Dyson asks while holding on to me tighter and blocking his eyes from the bright light around the figure. “Don’t worry I can heal her. I’ll explain after but I need to get to her now. She’s lost too much blood Dyson. She won’t survive without my help.” Dyson reluctantly passes me to this figure wrapped around a bright light. In the figure’s arm, the bright light wrapped around me and I was now awake. “That b***h,” I say pointing to Brianna. Attempting to run to her. “Stop you just almost died. I’ll handle her. You just stay right here and rest.” Within all the commotion Dyson’s parents made their way to the field. “I got her son. You go handle her,” Dereck says. Dyson gives him a knowing look and takes off in the same direction Brianna left. “Dear I know a lot has happened and you may not remember but who was that person or being with the light all around it. I have no idea. I say truthfully. I wish I did know. I’d thank them for saving my life. I would’ve died today.” “I’m glad you’re okay. Let’s get out of here. You can come home with me a Derrick until Dyson’s done tracking Brianna. I wouldn’t feel safe leaving you on your own if she’s still out there. “Thank you. I’d like that.”, I say.