The Witches Road

5

Word count:4162

Sorry this took so long. Exams had me too busy. Hope you enjoy this part.

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The coven stopped infront of the house, the front door red and yellow with a waxing moon, indicating the fire phase.
"Waxing moon" Agatha stated.
"The fire phase" they all looked between Alice and Maeve.
Agatha opened the door, leading everyone into the house. Maeve being the last to enter.
"You'll be fine darling. It's not even your trial" Agatha said, staying behind with her. Following Maeve when she wanted to enter.

Their outfits had changed once again, Maeve's outfit this time was a matte black dress, the neckline low enough to show the right amount of cleavage,
"Dont drink anything, don't eat anything, don't.touch.anything." Alice demanded, her voice cracking a bit.
Maeve felt a bit sorry for her, knowing there was something going on.
"Feels like there's a story there" Rio said. Making Maeve stare at her.
"Oh check me out." Agatha expressed, looking in the large mirror.
Everyone moved to see themselves, all except Maeve.
"I mean seriously we're an album cover waiting to happen" Teen said, making Maeve look over.
"The road changed for its coven" Lilia stated.
"The road isn't subtle." Alive replied.
Maeve stood to the side, Rio walked over to her, noticing her hesitation.

"Okay my love?" Rio stood behind her.
"Fine." Maeve longed for Rios touch but at this minute she wasn't speaking to the woman.
"Why do you hate me?" Rio asked, every bit of emotion she had disappeared, didn't show to anyone, anyone but Maeve. Maeve saw right through her act.
"I am not talking about this right now." Maeve noticed everyone looking at the pair. She moved slightly forward. Away from rios touch.

Teen had stepped forward, obviously waiting to speak.
"Sorry, I was just thinking about the invite on the mantel. Maybe there is like a riddle or a kickoff for this one too?"
Maeve furrowed her eyebrows, knowing something weird is about the boy but she couldn't figure it out. But she will, she knows she will.
Everyone separated, leaving Rio and Maeve alone.
Rio put her chin on Maeve's shoulder, their faces parallel, "boo" she chuckled, trying to cheer Maeve up.
"No." Was all Maeve said, before swiftly moving towards the others.

Everyone was separated, taking their time taking in their surroundings. Maeve had walked into the recording booth, pretending to look for clues.
Agatha followed.
"Why are you letting her near you?"
"Why did you bring her here?" Maeve argued back.
"We both knew it'd be her, so don't blame me!"
"I think she feels bad Aggie, we need to be nicer." Maeve admitted, looking down.
"Darling. She'll never change, we both know that."
"Talking about me my love?" Rio chuckled walking straight to Maeve.
Agatha stepped forward, but Rio stopped her.
"Will you give us some privacy Aggie?" Rio asked, using her best Maeve impression.
Maeve sighed, rolling her eyes. She looked at Agatha who was waiting for Maeve to say something.
"Come back in 2 minutes." Agatha nodded, leaving the room.

They sat next to eachother on the desk
"What do you want Ri?" Maeve asked.
Rio didn't say anything, instead her hand ran down Maeve's thigh. Maeve moved slightly.
"Why do you hate me?" Rio asked again.
Maeve sighed, moving to stand infront of Rio, who was still sat on the desk. Maeve's hands leant against Rios thighs, just above her knees.
"I don't hate you Rio." Maeve admitted, looking in her eyes.
"... but I took your son." Rios face softened. Tears threatening her eyes.
"I know... you did your job my love." Maeve's hands ran up rios thighs, landing ontop of rios hands.
".. do.. do you still love me?" Rio followed Maeve's touch. Eventually her eyes landed on Maeve's eyes, they looked directly at eachother.
"Not anymore." Maeve stood back. A tear fell down Rios face.
"Why?" Rio stood.
"I asked you.. I asked you to stop ri. To retire your form. But you chose not to. And you left me.So I stopped. I don't think my love for you will ever return." Maeve admitted, heading towards the door.
"But that's the me YOU fell in love with!" Rios voice raised but cracked, another tear fell down her face. Rio had never shown emotion infront of people, not for a long time. Not since Milo.
Maeve stopped, she turned around to look at Rio. Her face dropped at the sight of her crying.
"I know my love.." Maeve cried. Stepping towards Rio, wiping her tears.
Rio was about to reply when a knock on the glass was heard. They turned to look at who it was. Agatha.
Maeve nodded, signaling she could enter. When Agatha stepped away, Maeve noticed everyone staring, but they quickly looked away, pretending to look for more cues.
"I'm sorry.."Maeve sighed. She left the room before Agatha entered. Leaving Agatha and Rio to talk.