Between deaf and dead

Chapter Sixteen: Seeing Things

Five hours later and a lot of bags in all of our hands including Wednesdays we walked to the Weathervane to grab a snack and a drink. We all ordered and waited for our drinks to be made. Wednesday puts her hand on my arm and I look at her.

"Cara Mia, why don't you find us a table and I will bring your drink over." I nod my head.

"Alright, I'll take bags though." Everyone hands me their bags and I walk over to the only empty table and go around the cafe to ask for more seats for everyone. I sit down and my eyes wander around the cafe and they stop in the group for a second and I see Wednesday looking at me and she gives me a bright smile to which I return. I look out the window at the people outside when my breath gets caught in my throat, I see a tall black haired woman with a gray strand in her hair. Mmm-mom my eyes are stuck on her unable to move away from her. I feel a tap on my shoulder and I jump out of my seat. I tear my eyes away and I see that it's Wednesday and everyone else. Air finally fills back into my lungs and I snap my head to look out the window, and she is gone. I look back at the group and they all looked unsettled but Wednesday looked concerned. I look at Enid and she gives a small smile.

"Y/N are you alright? You look like you have seen a ghost." I probably looked like one too. We all sat down and Wednesday sat down next to me and she placed her hand with mine and tangled our fingers together. I look at her and she mouths are you okay? I give a small nod and I look out the window not really bothering to engage in the conversation. Was she really there? Did I imagine her? Should I tell Larissa or Wednesday? Definitely not Wednesday she would go out on a killing spree to find this woman. If she was really there was father with her. I was shaken out of my thoughts when I felt Wednesday squeeze my hand. I looked over at her and she still had a concerned look on her face. I look down at my drink and food and I have lost my appetite.

"Hey Enid, I'm not hungry anymore, do you want my stuff?"

"Are you sure?" I nod my head yes and I push the food and drink closer to her. I stand up from my seat and I watch Wednesday watching me.

"I'll meet you guys at home, I'm gonna walk home. I need the air." I say to them. I drop Wednesday's hand as I grab my bags.

"Are you okay? I can walk home with you." Wednesday asks me.

"No stay, I'll be alright. I'll text you when I get there." She squints her eyes at me but she lets me go.

"Alright but leave the bags I'll take them,"

"Okay Willa" I say as I nod my head and I kiss her on the forehead. I bid everyone else goodbye and I walked out of the door. I start walking towards Nevermore texting Larissa.

Me: Hey I'm walking back home. The girls are still at the cafe.

I put the phone away and a couple minutes later I felt it buzz.

Larissa: Is everything okay?

Me: Yeah I just needed some air.

Larissa: Do you want me or Marilyn to come get you? I really don't feel comfortable with you walking all by yourself.

Me: No, don't trouble yourself. I'll be fine.

Larissa: But I worry.

Me: If it worries you that much you can come get me.

Larissa: Good I was already heading to the car.

I smile a little and shake my head. I place the phone back in my pocket and I turn up the road that leads to Nevermore. I feel my phone vibrate and I smile, I take it out and the air gets ripped from my lungs

Unknown: Did you miss us?

I delete the message and I keep walking.

Unknown: It's not polite to ignore someone.