What sleeps in the deep

Ch 3: The Witch

Who's the witch- really? Anyone who never knew her personally would assume that this 'witch' was a ruthless person who would cause trouble if you found her. As that may be true in some aspects, the witch in reality is a tough marine biologist that gained her reputation for her abilities. From humble beginnings to now being the most solicited scientist to ever be trifled with.

Stella, grew up in a town where fish markets and fishermen were a common sight. In the town of Rock-port living off the sea was not considered strange. Which at a young age gave Stella a different relationship with the ocean. When she got older some of the locals were able to personally witnesses what Stella was able to do. However, many people thought that her knowledge was not of this world that she may in secret be a sea witch. When rumor spread as fast as a forest fire, many people who are not part of the local community considered Stella as 'the witch'. With the new nominated nickname covering her identity people started to fear and respect her, but Stella was not too fond of this.

15 years Prior...

"YOU'LL GET YOUR MONEY, DON'T CALL US AGAIN"

BAM, DINGG [Stella's Father slams the house phone]

"Hector? Who was that?"

"Sorry love, I didn't mean to wake you- [Sighs] I just lost my temper it's all."

"Babe, was it the bank again?"

[Stella's father plops himself on the hallway chair and nods-whilst avoiding eye contact]

"Sweetie, we are going to be fine. This is our first home the bank's gotta understand the adjustment."

"Yeah Janice, they were happy to have business with us when they saw what I was making out in the docks. I guess when I told them we work in seasons it flew over their heads."

"Micky's hiring, I can try there for a time. At least until the drought's gone."

Hector quickly faced Janice with a stern look, "And who will watch the girls?"

"I can drop them off at my mother's and we both can work to get out of this."

"No, your mother needs help herself how will she take care of two little girls-bad idea."

"Okay, but we can't ask for too many extensions."

"Well, there is a job and it will pay really good. Like good to pay this month's bill and next month's bill with some left over."

"Sounds to good to be true."

"All I gotta do is drive-"

"OH NO, THESE GUYS ALWAYS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PEOPLE LIKE US TAKING DANGEROUS CARGO IN DANGEROUS SEAS"

"But they're paying more than ever now!"

"Its a trap, Hector! Please don't go."

"Janice I already made my choice- I leave in 6 hours. I promise I will come back home."

Janice had no idea that this would be the last time she embraced her husband.

5:00 AM: 

Hector grabbed his bags and headed out. He quietly looked at how peacefully Janice slept- wearing nothing but her blue night gown and her cotton bed sheets; her jet black hair flowed around her face as she softy breathed. Dishearten by what he was leaving behind he then checked on his daughters as they slept peacefully in the other room.

The image of his family in their dreams is the only thing that now resonated in his memories as he walked down the corridor to go catch a possible opportunity.