Lost Love

23. Bonus chapter

I looked into the city square from my window. People were busy in buying and selling; children were playing and chatting happily and witches were in high spirit today. They were renewing their quarters and decorating the city joyfully. Everyone was happy because we are going to coronate the leader of the witches. Peace and prosperity of Scotia was restored.

But I was wandering hopelessly inside the room. I looked around the place, years have been passed but everything seems like yesterday. I remember the last day when I was in this room. Lisa was there arguing with Beth about my safety. She didn't want me to go alone to the fallen. She didn't want to risk my life but then she was gone.

I couldn't have the time to say goodbye to her. I couldn't able to give my hugs and kisses to her. It's not fair for her to leave me, I thought. The women I remember as my mother was gone. I feel empty as I walked into her closet.

You look beautiful my child, I heard her voice.

I turned around and there she was as a ghost.

Lisa! I exclaimed. Yeah our spell was broken once I entered Scotia with Steve. We became the same as before, I said.

She nodded. You were always beautiful Liz.

Why did you left me? I asked.

My time was over my child. You have Beth, she is gonna be there for you as I did.

Mommy? Annilisa came running towards me.

Your girl was more beautiful than you, Lisa whispered into my ears and vanished into thin air.

I smiled at her. You dressed beautiful honey. What's the occasion? I asked her.

Mom..How could you forget the plan? She asked.

I didn't forget my dear. Wait for me awhile then let's go for a ride, I said.

See what dad gave me. She held a bow and a bunch of small arrows at me.

Its impressive dear, I said.

And he also promised me to take me to aunt Beth, she told.

Is he?

Yes mommy. I want to meet aunt Sheila personally so he promised to take me.

Why do you want to meet her?

You told that aunt Sheila was the eldest witch. Even aunt Beth and you went to her to learn witchcraft right so I want to ask her to teach me too, she said.

I was astonished. So you don't want be daddy's girl then? I asked pointing towards the bow.

No mommy I want to be a warrior like dad and I want to be a great witch like you, she said.

I was taken aback. You gonna be the great princess Scotia ever had, I said happily.

Yes mommy I will see you in a minute, I forget to say goodbye to Mrs. Winter she said and ran away.

Are you upset my dear?

Steve, why did you promise to take her to Sheila?

She was curious about everything dear. She deceived me with her charms as you do, he said grinningly.

Better be cautious then, I smiled. How do you know I was here?

I knew you more than anybody, he said.

I never had the courage to come here after that. She used to be everything to me so I couldn't let her to go away like this, I said.

He hugged me. Everything is gonna change Liz. This room was going to be alive again. You have Beth and everybody else so hold on to that. Never let your sorrows ruin you. Be strong.

I nodded.

Mommy, come on let go, she said.

How about we all ride together to meet your aunt? Steve asked Annilisa.

Great plan dad. Let's move then, she said happily. Can I take my bow with me?

Of course dear, he said.

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