The Dark Society

8

Sabrina believed meeting Tatum and Jennifer was inevitable. Yet, Jennifer's message continued to resonate, and she needed to know more. Meanwhile, Tatum was busy preparing for their layover in Boston.

"We should stick together," Tatum suggested.

"A sensible idea," Sabrina replied.

The layover seemed threatened by imminent rain. However, they felt motivated to explore the city.

"The forecast doesn't look promising," Tatum observed.

Sabrina groaned at the news. Though Jennifer observed their interaction from the aisle. Thus, she approached, appearing determined.

"You're not leaving without saying goodbye, are you?"

"I wouldn't dream of it," Sabrina confirmed.

Jennifer retreated with a stride, revealing what words couldn't. Taking a seat, Sabrina noticed an expression she'd seen on her mother's face. Ergo, she felt homesick again, but Tatum's warm southern smile eased anxieties.

"We're here," Tatum announced.

"Took long enough," Sabrina joked.

Tatum nodded and prepared to leave.

"If you're saying goodbye, now's the time."

Sabrina and Jennifer made eye contact again. Though they'd behaved so far, something deeper passed between them.

"Did you get my message?" Jennifer asked, leaning over the headrest.

Sabrina was gullible and innocent from an early age, but not inexperienced. Still, she always relied on her mother's advice and intuition.

"Where did you hear this?" she asked, presenting the napkin.

Jennifer stared.

"Do you remember when I said you remind me of someone?"

Sabrina nodded.

"It's a phrase she often used."

Thoughts raced through Sabrina's mind. But she didn't act instinctively or let her guard down. All the same, Jennifer remained persistent, eager to pursue the matter.

"Don't be nervous," she said, taking Sabrina's hand. "I know a witch when I see one."

Sabrina instinctively trembled as Jennifer caressed her left wrist. A touch prompting a connection neither expected. Sabrina never possessed a mystical allure. But, such feelings were unlike anything she'd experienced. Despite themselves, they drew closer, driven by intense mutual power. However, as eyes locked, Sabrina broke the connection.

"It can't be," Jennifer whispered, retreating.

Sabrina looked startled.

"I have to catch a plane."

Jennifer straightened and composed herself.

"I hope we'll meet again."

She gazed at Jennifer with emotionless eyes.

"You never know."

Sabrina entered the terminal shortly after and found Tatum seated alone.

"What happened?" Tatum asked.

Sabrina sat down, appearing nervous.

"Oh, nothing much."

Tatum frowned.

"And the note?"

Staring into the distance, Sabrina sighed.

"Something to remember her by, nothing more."

"I'm jealous," Tatum confessed.

"Of what?"

"The way you connect with people."

"It's surprising to me too," Sabrina admitted. "Apart from my parents, you're the only person I've spent time with."

Tatum and Sabrina navigated terminals and boarded a flight to London. Unbeknownst, Jennifer watched from the shadows, reminded of a void in her life. She knew Sabrina was unique, and now understood why.