Evil Rises Again

Chapter 22

I started to use crutches since I was getting feeling back in my shoulder. It was weird not being in the wheelchair anymore. Don't get me wrong. I use it when I can't handle a long day. I started down the hall. Everyone said hello to me or talked to me until they need to get to their classes. I had a free day so I went into town.

I walked up to a rundown building and smiled. Right then Mr. Jones walked up to me and asked,

"Riven, it's great to see you. How have you been? I was surprised when I got a call from you."

"I'm good. Well, I have this idea and I knew you were the man to talk to." I told him.

He gave me a look and we headed to sit down. I took my folder out and then said,

"I been having these ideas for that building. I know that you don't have anyone owning it. So I was thinking..."

"Boy, I know what you are thinking but I don't want to be rude. But I don't think you would be able to pay for it." Mr. Jones stated.

I smiled at him and said,

"I think we would have an understanding about this after I show you this."

I handed him my folder and let him look through it. He smiled to me and you could see that he liked what I had in mind. He looked up at me and said,

"I am impressed. You created all of this?"

"Yes, so..." I asked.

"I think we can come to an agreement on this. How about I give it to you and you can make it into this. I can call up a few guys to help with the work." Mr. Jones said.

"Actually I have people to do the work. If that is alright with you?" I asked.

He nodded and shock my hand. We were excited about this new project. I saw the time and headed back to Alfea. I ran into the guys as they got out of fighting class. I frowned a little bit and kept walking. Sky came up to me and said,

"Hey man. Where have you been?"

"I have been around. Trying to keep myself busy." I told him.

"Well, we miss you. We need to hang out together sometime like old times." Sky said.

I nodded and headed back to the girls' room. I just wanted to relax for a little bit. I plopped down on the couch and sighed. I looked over and saw Bloom and Flora smiling at me. I smiled to them and Bloom asked,

"Have you been busy all day?"

I nodded and said,

"I guess I will be trying to be busy for a while."

Bloom sat next to me and said,

"I am glad you are trying to keep yourself busy. It will help with your healing progress. Trust me."

I nodded and went to do some homework. I was almost all caught up. It was something that would distract me. It was peaceful hanging out with the Winx club. I would have never thought about it until I needed friends to keep me company. I was grateful about it. They were true friends.