Magic isn't always forgiving, but isn't true love ment to conquer all?

chapter 2

When we are in the house, Shelia goes straight for a cup of tea. I take a look inthe mirror, my makeup ruined. "Don't worry about how you look right now its just you and me." Shelia says softly.

"But-"

"We take it on step at a time. One step at a time Emily." she nods.  I take a seat at the table, my knees high up to my chest. Shelia places a cup of tea infront of me.

Shelia sits there sipping there. What am i ment to do? Am i ment to talk? But Shelia beats me to it "Now Emily. I know you want to shut out the world, but you can't. Don't push people away. It won't help."

I keep my head downand say nothing. "Everyones asking how you are. Everyones worried. So i suggest you get dressed and re-do your makeup. I look down at my wet clothes sticking to me, i really couldnt be bothered, but before i can protest Shelia starts to speak again, "You need to get out of the clothes. Plus if you get changed you'll feel better. Trust me." She smiles. I nod and wonder up the stairs not having touched my tea. I get changed, nothing special, jeans and a T-shirt. I re-do my make up and straighten my hair.

I head down stairs and head to the freeezer grabbing some cookie dough ice cream and i spoon from the draw. I head into the living turn on the T.V grab the remote and start to watch friends.

Just as I'm about to take a mouthful of cookie dough ice cream the spoon is whisked out of my hand . I look up to see Shelia eating my cookie dough ice ceam then to my surprise she hands my back the spoon. I just shrug and dig in.

Shelia grabs her bag from the couch "I'll be back in fifthteen." but before i can ask where she's going she's allready gone.

I hear the door lock and realise she's took my keys.

I hear a knock at the door and realise the blinds are open. I turn off the T.V and hit the floor, hoping whoever it was didn't see me.

"Emily? Emily, I know your in there." It was my friend Alice. "come on Emily let me in." She calls. I might as well let her in. So i grab the spare keys and unlock the door.

As soon as i open the door I'm greeted with a big hug. "Hey. I just needed to know you were okay." I nod and wipe the tears from my eyes. "What's in the bag?" I ask.

"Oh, i brought you some food since you've been in here for three weeks. she smiles. I just stare at the floor. "Emily i know you don't like attention but were here for you." Alice tilts her head so she can see my face.

Alice pulls me into her, then puts me at arms length. "If you ever need to get away just say. We've been friends since nursery I'm not going to desert you now." She reasure's me. "I promise" she says just to make sure i believe her. "Thankyou." I smile so happy to see her.

"Well i better be off, I'll come back tomorrow and tke you out for a coffee." She walks down the drive. "You don't have to do-"

"No buts about it. I'll be here around twelve thrity." SShe smiles then walks around the corner pulling out her phone.

About five minutes later Shelia comes through the door. But it's not just her foot steps i hear, at this point I've finished my ice cream. In comes Shelia with a lab puppy, which jumps straight into my lap. I also notice Shelia is changed, she most of nipped home.

Shelia laughs "haha, he liks you! It's a good job too!"

"What do you mean?" I say laughing as the dog licks my face.

"Well he's yours" Shelia smiles.

"Thankyou!" I say putting the dog on the couch so i can hug Shelia.

"You like him then?" Shelia says still laughing.

"Yes! What shall i call him? Wait is it a boy or a girl?"