Truly Charmed (Part 3/3)

Chapter 29

Nearly every elder had gathered for the council. Everyone had the right the know what was going on if they already didn't. This concerned everyone and the greater good.

"I'm sure you are all aware of what event just occurred in the human world," Alastair said.

Aria stepped forward.

"This is now the turning point in each of their destinies. Each one of them has been set on their foretold destiny. It is crucial that we keep it this way," she explained to the council.

"How do we know it has worked?" One elder spoke up.

"From the moment he was born, The Charmed One's son's lips we're laced with a harmless poison. This poison only worked on his destined love. You all know that Wyatt and Anna are living under the same roof. However she chose to be with the other son, Chris. We could not let that develop any further," Alastair explained.

"Everyone participated in a series of events to help drive the wedge between Anna and Chris. This wedge has now served its purpose. Wyatt and Anna have now shared their first kiss. We are all blessed with the knowledge of what happened when Arthur and Guinevere first kissed. They instantly fell in love as the poison worked on both of them," Aria told everyone.

"What now brother?" Another elder asked.

"We erase Anna's memories. Not all of them. Just the ones involving Chris. She will have no recollection that she ever loved him. That they ever ran away with each other. All she will know are her feelings for Wyatt," Alastair answered.

"Will she have any distant memories of her and Chris?" An elder called out.

"There might be faint echoes here and there but she will ignore them just like humans do," Alastair said.

Aria looked from Alastair and then to the other members of this council.

"This had to be done brothers and sisters. We had to set her on the right path,"

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I woke up feeling at peace and refreshed. I felt awake. I didn't know why. Maybe it was the birthday jitters you get when you wake up. I didn't move for a while. I just laid in my bed, tangled in my sheets, wondering what today of all days is going to bring.

God..my twentieth birthday...where had my life gone?...

I couldn't stay in bed any longer so I decided to fling off my sheets and go downstairs.

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I walked down the stairs in my white long sleeve top and my cream pyjama shorts. My hair was all tangled like it usually was in the morning and I tried my best to brush it out of my face.

I turned the corner and stopped.

"Happy birthday!" Everyone cheered.

I raised my eyebrows in surprise. The dining room was decorated with happy birthday banners and streamers. Balloons hung from the ceiling and bits of confetti. The table was assorted with cake and a huge variety of breakfast choices. Oatmeal to strawberries, waffles to pancakes it was all there.

Piper, Leo, Chris, Wyatt, Melinda, Pandora and her sisters and Henry and his sisters were all gathered around the table. They were all holding presents and had smiles on their faces. Some were bigger than others.

"What is this?" I asked astonished.

"It's you're twentieth birthday breakfast," Melinda gleamed.

"You didn't have to do this," I laughed.

"Well we wanted to and you totally deserve it," Pandora added.

I just stared at the whole picture. I never had anything like this done for me before. It was so generous. So thoughtful. I almost thought I was going to cry.

"Don't just stand there, sit down!" Payton giggled.

I took the advice and sat down at the table. I didn't know what to do. I looked at the floor with a smile plastered on my face.

This was the best birthday ever...

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After eating my birthday breakfast everyone decided to give me their presents.

I had jewellery from Pearl and Penny and some make-up and fragrances from Patty. Henry had drawn me an exquisite piece that revolved around me. He drew my face, my favourite flowers and all sorts. Melinda had knitted a scarf for me. Leo and Piper gave me a green hard back journal to write down all my thoughts. Payton gave me a stylish, black bag with gold jewels studded on it.

Then Pandora handed me a small box. I reluctantly opened it and my eyes grew wide. Inside were a pair of leopard high heels, perfectly wrapped in the soft paper.

"Pandora this is.." I began but I was utterly speechless.

"It's okay. Every girl needs at least one pair of leopard heels," Pandora winked at me.

I automatically went over to her and embraced her in a hug. She smiled and surprisingly accepted my hug.

"Thank you guys, for everything. This is amazing, I couldn't ask for a better birthday," I smiled.

Wyatt came over to me and hugged me from behind. He gently kissed my neck and nuzzled his nose along my ear.

"The first part of my present is upstairs on you're bed," he spoke into my ear.

I couldn't help but smile.

Suddenly the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it," Wyatt said.

I stood in front of the table, staring at the whole picture. My smile grew wider. I heard a cough. I looked to my left and my smile faded. It was Chris.

He looked down at his shoes and took out a small box from his back pocket.

I took the box off him and opened the lid. Inside was a silver charm bracelet with roses, pearls and a jewelled A dangling off the chain.

"Wow, thank you Chris," I breathed in surprise.

He looked up at me with soft green eyes and a gentle smile creeping on his face.

"Happy Birthday Anna,"