Buried trust

Chapter 35

(Listen this chapter with the songs wait-M83 , you and I-one direction.)

Three days later

I wake up and I still feel the same sadness. Yesterday was Olivia's funeral. Her mother was very sad but she was able to see my father again. Theresa, Olivia's mother, is staying with us and returns home tomorrow. I chose a necklace from Olivia myself that Theresa allowed me to keep. It is a silver chain with a star on it. The star meant a lot to her. She said this necklace gave her courage and gave her the persistence she had built. It's Monday and I have to go back to school. I heard through the media that Christopher has quit his job from the school and is now no longer working there. I'm quite happy with this because I wouldn't know what to do when I see him again. I hope he has left for France, he can tease other people there. I do feel that I am stronger. My powers have really improved since Olivia died. I think this is because of what she told me the first day I saw her. If one predictor dies in another predictor's hands, the powers are going to the one holding her. She also told my grandmother obsessed with strength so she was looking for her. I can envision all the discussions I've had with Olivia ten times over but it doesn't bring her back. I have been a few times in the beautiful garden where Olivia and I have been twice. This time the weather was beautiful and no longer dry and dead. I have made a memorial in the world. When I think of Olivia I go there too. Actually, we couldn't do this without each other or a witch, but I'm much stronger now and I can do it myself. I brought Theresa and my dad once and they loved the world. Every time I was there I couldn't help but cry again. I heard her voice and it told me everything would be fine again. Olivia, I miss you.

I have packed all my things and am now in the car. For the first time, I drive past Alex's house since she saved Olivia, well. At least she could say something to me while she was about to die. If she had been completely dead it would have been even harder. I arrive at school and see that it looks quite normal. Natalie is waiting for me at the door. She's the only one I've talked to for the past few days except for my dad and Theresa. I still haven't found the words to say to Luke. He didn't even help her while Niall did. I walk to Natalie and she gives me a hug. "Hey, it will be fine today. I'm going to help you." Natalie says. I put a smile on my face and walk inside. A lot of people look at us, this time it is not because we are "popular". They're watching because the whole village has heard about my niece's death. Some people offer their condolences, but I won't say anything back. We walk to our lockers and get our books. We walk to our first lesson. We have history. Today was the day of the presentations but I really couldn't prepare for that. Ethan did pretty much all the work, I just made the presentation and a small portion of the text. I walk into the classroom and see Alex sitting at a table. I turn and sit on the other side. The teacher walks up to me and says something about that I can do the presentation later and that she thinks it is very sad what happened. I pick up my notebook and listen to the presentation that two classmates give. I also write down some questions in my notebook and ask one. A lot of people look at me and I find that annoying. A lot of teachers also ask how it actually happened. When they ask, I say that I don't know either and that I would rather be left alone. I really want to go home but I really can't afford to miss any more classes right now. The new French teacher is a woman in her mid-thirties and she explains the French language well. She seems nice. She has also read about Olivia's death. Of course, she asks me some questions. I respond in French and she is surprised I do that. I put my head on the table and look outside. I can see in the reflection of the window that Alex is looking at me. She has never had such a guilty look as she does now. When the bell rings I quickly get up and walk outside. I am almost in my car and hear Alex calling my name. "Maddie, Maddie. We have to talk." I quickly get into my car and drive off.