•The Curse•

ch. 41

Alright, here's what imma do, imma post two new books on January 1st and January 31, and imma work on those books while I work on this book and I hope I finish this book on January 25 because I wanna post more books that are waiting to get read

Anyway, ENJOY!

No one's POV

Molly's expression of relief and excitement falters when the woman at the table suddenly turns around with a knife in her hand. The shock is evident on Molly's face as she comes face to face with the blade, forcing her to halt her approach.

Craig and Tweek, who had been following Molly, stop a step behind her, their eyes widening in surprise as they take in the scene unfolding before them. The woman's quick reaction has clearly caught them all off guard, and the sudden change in atmosphere is palpable.

???: "Wait, Molly?"

The woman's eyes narrow for a brief moment, her grip on the knife not loosening. But as she gazes at Molly, a look of recognition flickers across her features. Her voice cracks slightly as she speaks, the surprise clear in her tone.

???: "Molly...? Is that you?"

Molly: "Daniel? Are you gonna put the knife down?"

Daniel: "Oh my rats, it is you!"

Daniel's grip on the knife relaxes as she steps back, her surprise giving way to a mix of excitement and shock. She's so taken aback by Molly's appearance that she almost forgets the weapon in her hand.

Daniel: "Molly...I can't believe it's you! I almost didn't recognize you."

As she lowers the knife, it's clear she's having a hard time processing the unexpected reunion.

Molly: "And I almost got killed by you.."

Daniel lets out a soft chuckle, her tension melting away. She then shakes her head, a smirk on her face.

Daniel: "Oh, come on. You know I've got good reflexes. It's not my fault you almost hugged me without announcing yourself!"

Despite the initial tense encounter, there's a noticeable ease in Daniel's demeanor now. The mood between them has shifted quickly from potential threat to friendly, clearly indicating a deep bond that goes way back for the two.

Craig and Tweek, still standing a few steps back, exchange a glance. It's obvious from the way Molly and Daniel are interacting that they have a history, perhaps one that stretches back further than either of them realized

Daniel, still holding the knife in her hand, turns her attention to Craig and Tweek for the first time. Her eyes linger on them for a moment, an expression of curiosity mixing with the surprise on her face.

Daniel: "Ah, I see you brought some company along the way."

Molly, still a bit flustered from the near-miss with the knife, nods her head.

Molly: "Yeah, this is Craig and Tweek."

Craig gives a nod in greeting, his expression guarded but intrigued. Tweek, ever the more polite, manages a smile and a quick wave.

Daniel looks the pair up and down, her gaze taking in each of their appearances. The look on her face suggests that she's trying to size them up, evaluate who they are and what their relationship with Molly might be.

Daniel: "Nice to meet you both."

She gives a nod, her expression a little more guarded now, as if she doesn't quite trust this unexpected company just yet.

Daniel: "Now, cmon, let's go in the back room so people won't hear our conversation.

A sense of tension and excitement hangs in the air as Daniel makes the suggestion to move their conversation to a more private space. Her eyes shift around the room, perhaps wary of prying eyes or ears, before settling back on Molly.