The Witches of Weston

Why she hold back

"Its right here and now you can't lose it" Rachel revealed. In her open palms sat a diamond amulet shaped in a square with a chain made of ore attach to it. . The diamond was flawless as it shined in the sunlight. The piece was beautiful but had masculine touches that was perfect for the boy who would wear it.

I was speechless scanning the amulet it looks like a grand jeweler made it. Holding back a groan at Rachel never telling me she can create jewelry with her magic. But honestly Rachel never  did brag about her power like my sister. It was once said Rachel was the most powerful witch in Weston and now I believe it

Jordan yelled loudly snatching the amulet out of Rachel's hands . "Thank you, I love it," hugging Rachel making the taller girl happy.

"This is beautiful" commented Louis looking at the necklace Jordan now wore around his neck. 

"How did you learn to do that  ask Malcolm looking at Rachel in wonder?

Rachel just shrugged off Malcolm's question "I could always do this with rocks." Rachel made it sound like nothing to make a fine piece of jewelry in minutes. And then I realize to her it probably was a simple thing to do. 

"Rachel, you combined to different materials "Jacob trying to make her see what she did was out of the ordinary.

"It was really nothing. I only did it so Jordan would not lose the priceless gem" Rachel in a logical sounding voice. Malcolm seem to want to say something else, but Samuel jumped in.

"Do you want more stones and ore for yourself as a trade" Samuel offering a handful of gems and ore to Rachel.

" No keep it I do not need them.'

"No, its improper not to trade after all you did for me" Samuel practically shoving the items at Rachel. I saw Rachel getting a little annoyed as she pushed the items back.

"I really appreciate the gift, but I don't take payment for help I offer," Rachel said in a firm voice.

"No, you must" he maintained still trying to get Rachel to take the gems.

"No for the last time" Rachel almost screaming, but Louis came forward touching her shoulder.

"Rachel this is their tradition and you must respect that" the king explained. "This isn't our way or culture and not accepting the trade is dishonoring Samuel's pride."

"I don't feel right taking those stones " Rachel stressed not understanding why Samuel was so insistent with her taking the gems. 

"Rachel think of it this way.  What you did was a service to them and their way of payment is to trade goods "described Laura helping Rachel's mind settle.

"Okay I understand now Samuel, but I will take only the ore and any extra clothing you have for my brother and myself. "Rachel looking at her pink dress in disgust.

"Very well I will get my wife to begin on your clothes" immediately said Samuel giving Rachel several pieces of the ore and two small diamonds to go to the house beyond the fields.

Rachel almost called him back when Bear Claw said gently." Its what you deserve, and he will never stop until the debt is paid." After that Rachel said nothing and I could tell she wasn't please. Turning to Laura to speak I saw my friend had black bags under her eyes from a lack of sleep.

Worried" Laura you look weary."

Laura was about to speak but someone answered for her "She didn't sleep the healing took all night" Louis in a concern voice observing Laura's condition'.  Laura looked at the two of us and pulled a smile together.