Tʜᴇ Mɪssɪɴɢ Gᴇᴍ

ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ 18

ꜰʟᴏʀᴀ'ꜱ ᴘᴏᴠ

Standing outside the Frutti Music Bar as the girls went inside, I glanced around as I hid myself and casting another magic to conceal my whereabout for Lucas and Silas. So far it is working but the amount of magic that I need in order for it to work is indeed draining me enormously.

"Please let it be enough..." praying softly, I had to make sure everything is set or it could mess up everything I planned.

It didn't take me long to go after with the girls inside the bar, who are already chit chatting and having fun with each other. It is barely 5pm and Aisha is taking longer than we anticipated and I hope she's eating her food while looking out for him. 

I wore a simple pink dress and let my hair down in a nice wavy way as Helia would always compliment me for my hair, that's why I keep it long as much as possible and won't color it to keep it natural and healthy. He's such a cute man as he would sometimes tell me he's hoping our children will have my brown hair color. But of course I would retort saying I love his bluish hair color. 

Giggling at the thought, I didn't realized I was halfway to the girls when Riven suddenly connected to me through telepathy. Oh yes, how could I forget about him? He has been nagging me about what happened but as well as what I told to Helia, I keep dismissing him as I don't have any other excuse but the emergency at Linphea.

Meet me outside. Riven spoke to me and stopped on my track. He sounded serious and I hope he wants to talk about Nabu and not me. Oh please I don't want to stress about it anymore.

"Flora!" Musa waved at me and I know better to approach them first, disappearing for longer might alert them again. 

I looked around the table to see the girls doing their own things with Stella telling us all the food she got with Roxy's help. "Are you sure she's going to love it?" Musa commented with a bored face, not impressed at Stella's set of choices. I sat beside her before wrapping my arm around her shoulder, glancing at Stella with a soft smile on my lips.

"Of course, I know Aisha and she'll love it, right Flora?" Stella looked at me with her big smile, hoping for me to agree. Of course Aisha will love it, especially Stella was the one who picked and prepared it for her.

I smiled and lifted my thumb up, supporting her fully. "Yes, Aisha will love it" I sounded a bit off knowing Riven's waiting for me and the suspense on knowing what he will say is almost killing me inside. "S-sorry, I'm just nervous, that's all..." I said truthfully.

"You're too tense Flora and try to relax, Aisha will be here in no time" Tecna said while looking at her phone. "Speaking of which, Aisha will be here in 10 minutes estimate" She glanced up at us with a smile on her lips. "Come on, we got to finish this"  

It's my clue to go, he's waiting. I looked at my left and saw Helia approaching us with drinks. As soon as he got to our table, he laid the tray on the table before wrapping his arm on my waist, pulling me closer. Riven needs to wait longer now.

"Hello flower" he greeted me like we haven't meet for days and it made me smile, he's so thoughtful as always. "Are you nervous? I'm sure Nabu is alright so cheer up" He guide my hands to stand up and I nuzzled him.

We heard an awe from the group followed by a playful ew from the blonde. "You know what, I'm done, Brandon never does that" Stella huffed as I cuddled my boyfriend.

"Don't I?" Then just in time, the Brunette guy came into the picture holding a tray. "I'm hurt princess" he put his hand on his chest dramatically that earned a slap from Stella.

"See? He's not being sweet but dramatically" she sticked her tongue out and stood up. "I saw you approaching the two girls from last time" she crossed her arms and Brandon came to her.

He kisses her cheek and grinned. "They are customer sugarplum, I can't ignore them" he defended himself and the others are anticipating the show, good old Stella.

I excused myself from Helia as he needs to go back on serving other customers. I tucked my hair behind my ear, making sure the others are preoccupied before disappearing. Walking swiftly towards the meeting place me and Riven talked about.

Well it was hard to get away from them without getting noticed, Helia doesn't seem suspicious as he just let me out.

"What took you so long?" I heard a scoff when I arrived behind the tree, meters away from the bar. However this kind of scoff isn't his usual sarcastic one as I can also hear the calmness in his tone. It seems the minutes I was late made him calm down.

Sighing, I sat down on the big stone while glancing up at him who got his arms crossed and back leaned against another tree. "I'm nervous..." I started my thoughts "I mean I'm glad Nabu will be back and we all are loving the kind of peace we have now" I took a small pause before looking away. "Except, I still need to face my parents..." I can't help it but to feel anxious as it is something I need to face alone, without the Winx and the Specialists.

I could feel him looking at me as he lets out a chuckle. "Hey you're not alone in this, you have me and Nabu" I blushed and smiled widely while looking at the sky, he continued after seeing my genuine reaction. "With Nabu going back to us, I'm sure we can three face it" Looking back at him, I can see him giving me a thumb up with a smirk on his face

I didn't let out any word but a chuckle as he still wants to say something. "I read from the book, Nabu's closer to waking up. But before he can stop us, or try to distract you, we need to get you to back Aquaria"

"I know I know, it must it hard for you to go against their orders..." letting out a laugh, Riven rolled his eyes playfully. 

"We'll go the day after tomorrow as you said" Riven put his hand on my shoulder and nodded at me smiling. "you can do it, I'll be here if anything happens" I smiled back.

But before Riven can walk away, I leaped off the stone and gave him a tight hug. "Thank you..." I murmured softly.

Riven seemed to be stiffen with the surprised hug, but he returned it without question, rubbing my back in comfort. "Let's go back..." He said as he pulled away.

He started walking back almost in a hurry, but I took my time to savour the breeze of the sea. It's so nice and the sun setting down is so perfect. How I wish it could stay like this forever. I completely stopped and caressed my hair as the breeze is blowing my hair on my face. "I can do it" I smiled to myself as I tried to be confident.

If the enemy, maybe Silas, is at Aquaria then I have to do something about my appearance, aura and my voice. Good thing I've been practicing potion from Alfea, I could use it. And Lucas, will I be able to talk to him to clear things out? He wasn't like that, I wish I can talk to him normally. But I know risking it now won't do any good. I hate hurting an old friend.

As I was drowning on my own thoughts, I didn't noticed Aisha from behind, with a big smile on her face. "Hey Flora" that voice startled me that I gasped in surprise and look at my left to find Aisha standing all proud and happy. "You're alone out here?" She said and I nodded.

Opening my mouth to welcome her back, she just ran in front of me before giving me a very tight and warm hug, which I returned. I heard her sigh in happiness as she sunk in my embrace, face buried on my should. "Flora, you don't know how happy I am. Nabu... Even though in that condition... He's back" I smiled and pat her back as she continued to talk her emotions out. 

We're the closest one out of the girls and I'm honoured to be her best friend. Afterall she's  not just going to be my best friend but also my sister-in-law. I hope she won't dislike me for keeping it from them.

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