STEP BACK!

CHAPTER 22: MYSTERY

I looked at Diamond, as I remembered we were to get some books for Trina and Warren. I wanted to see them grow up to be smart, so I felt some books could be helpful. "We actually plan to get a couple of books for our kids, so can you help us find some good choices?" He spoke to the owner, thinking it would be wise to ask them if they had some good ideas on what books to get our children.

"Go to the section 4 upperwing, that's where the books for children is located." Onyx gave them instruction how to get to that "specific" shelve. "Oh, okay then. Thank you!"

I spoke to Onyx as I looked at the instructions he gave us, wanting to find the best books for our children. It was a good thing this "library" had specific sections for the kinds of books. I wanted to get Trina and Warren books that they could enjoy reading and be a good help to their growth. I then took Diamond's hand, as we went to section 4 upperwing, the place the books for children were located.

Diamond busily gathered books while Wish found a mysterious black book, the book has mist and was sparkling.

He saw how Diamond was looking at the books we could get for our children. I continued looking at the ones for younger children when I noticed a black book with mist and sparkling. I couldn't help myself in picking up this mysterious black book to take a closer look at it. Wish began looking at the book as he opened it and flipped through the pages quietly. I was curious about what kind of a book this was.

"the art of changing someone's fate. open the middle part of this book and it will bring you back to a dead friend's timeline where he/she will die. you already know what to do after that, huh? change his/her fate."

It was a handwriting probably wrote by the owner of the library. I looked in shock at the words written inside the book I was looking at. It was so fascinating that the book was about changing someone's death...it was so interesting, yet terrifying at the same time. I felt my heart pound inside my chest as I kept looking at the pages. I then thought about who I would choose to change their fate...yet I knew what I must do. My decision was clear for me, as I would change the fate of my dead friend. The words seemed magical...maybe I could use this book to change that fate.

Wish remembered Theo, the one who gave birth to Trina. He died because of a heart failure, right? But if Wish changed that, Theo will live...

It was such a sad death for him, as Theo will have never got to see his own daughter, Trina. "This black book in my hand...I hope it could make this wish come true." Wish would be able to see Theo again if so. He decided I would use this black book that seemed to be a chance for me. Wish took a deep breath and turned to the middle of the book, trying to change Theo's fate.

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Time stopped as Wish opened the book and entered the timeline Theo was still alive yet weak.

"Good day..." He found himself in Theo's balcony again with Cherry, Hotaru, Haki and Hayato. I looked in shock as I realized in this timeline, Theo was actually still alive. I was so happy hearing his voice one more time again so I ran to him, wanting to know what happened in this timeline.

"Theo! I can't believe it! You're still alive!" I could feel my heart pounding fast as I looked at Theo in joy...I still couldn't believe this was true, yet I knew it was. I smiled and chuckled as I was happy to be with Theo again.

He carefully remembered the details before Theo died. Theo's heart congenital disease was severe, and he's pregnant but he thought that the baby's gone.

"How are you guys..."

Hotaru climbed up without help even though she's a girl.

"Yah! Wish get me up there!"

I had to make choices in this timeline, as I tried to remember everything. I had to find a way to change Theo's fate...he deserved to live a longer life.

I heard Hotaru shout my name out, as I looked at her with a soft smile on my face.

"Oh, yes! Of course I will help you, Hotaru." I spoke to Hotaru as I picked her up and helped her climb the tree, making sure she didn't hurt herself in doing so.

"Why did you suddenly visit me, Wish?" Hotaru, Haki, and Hayato helped Theo sit down.

"Theo, my dear friend...I am visiting you because I want to be with you. I know you suffered a tragedy in the previous timeline, yet I also know you deserved a better fate. I know this is the timeline where I can change things for the better."

I spoke with confidence as I smiled at Theo and the others, feeling so happy that I had this opportunity to change his fate.

"You definitely deserve to live longer, and I'm willing to change that."

"H-huh.."

Theo was surprised by my words, as I knew he didn't think anyone could change his fate. But I knew there was a way for him to have a longer life.

"I know you might not believe me, Theo, but I will do something to change your fate here. I will make sure you don't meet the same end like in the previous timeline. I mean it. I will change your fate here." "Okay... I trust you..."

Theo smiled, as he went with Wish, Haki, Hotaru, and Hayato. "Success!" Haki and Hayato cheered Wish. Hotaru gave Wish a high five. I smiled softly as I heard the words Haki and Hayato said to me. I was so happy that the change of Theo's fate was a success! I didn't want to see my dear friend die so early in life...that would have been so sad.

"I'm so glad we succeed!" I cheered along with Haki and Hayato, who were ecstatic, happy that Theo's faith in me paid right. I was so happy to see this, as a smile spread on my face.

"Me, Hayato and Haki will go back to our dorms." Hotaru smiled as soon they got into the company. Meanwhile, Theo needs to go back to his dorm, too. "Thanks Wish, see ya tomorrow." Wish said goodbye to Haki, Hayato and Hotaru as they headed to their dorms. I then looked back at Theo, who also needed to go back to his dorm room.

"You're welcome, Theo. But I would like to stay with you until you get to your room. If that's fine with you?"
I replied sweetly to Theo, as I was happy to stay by his side until he went back to his room safely.