Potion Making For Disastrous Witches by Laura Greenwood

Author:Laura Greenwood [Greenwood, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Drowlgon Press

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Michaela

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"Are you ready for this?" I ask Thalia, hardly believing that she not only went through with the blind dates yesterday, but has organised a second date with the guy tonight. I'm glad, because she really seems to like him, but still a little surprised.

"I think so."

"I'm going to be right here for as long as you need," I say, gesturing into the pub. At least I was already planning on meeting Owen, so it's not weird that I've come with her. "If you need me, just let me know."

"Thanks, I will." She smiles nervously. "Do you think the potion will really last?"

I nod. "You're good for another twelve hours or so, I think."

"Okay, wish me luck."

"Always."

"And enjoy your date with Owen," she says.

"I will." Though I'm still not completely sure that it's a date. I'm going to have to try and find out at some point during this date.

I wave her off to the bar and turn in time to see Owen enter.

Unbidden, my heart skips a beat and I smile just seeing him approach.

"Hey."

"Hi," he says. "I half expected you to not be here," he admits.

"Do many of the people asking you for potions not turn up for the owed drink afterwards?" I ask.

"I wouldn't know, you're the first one I asked for a drink."

My heart flutters. I didn't realise that. "Well, you're stuck with me. I need to be here in case my friend needs to get out of a date."

He chuckles. "Ah, chaperone duty. I've done that for my sisters a couple of times."

"You have?" I like that.

"Not very often, just when they didn't have a friend to do it for them."

"That's really sweet."

"I'm glad you think so." He seems to genuinely think that.

"I should get you the drink I owe you," I say, gesturing to the bar.

"I can get my own if you'd prefer."

"Absolutely not. A deal is a deal." And a part of me likes the idea that I'm the one buying the first drink.

I glance over to where Thalia is still at the bar, finding her standing next to the guy from the night before. I think his name is Evander. She glances in my direction and I give her an encouraging nod. Seeming rightfully encouraged, the two of them head over to one of the booths. I have to admit that they look right together, like they fit in a way I can't completely explain.

"A pint of your ale of the week, please," Owen orders from the bartender when it's your turn. He reaches out to touch my arm to get my attention. "What would you like?"

"Oh, a dry white wine spritzer, please," I add, reaching for my purse and pulling out my bank card to set it down.

"I take it the potion worked if you're chaperoning tonight?" Owen asks.

I nod. "Maybe a little too well, but I'm glad to see her happy. Did it work for your friend too?"

"It did. I think we can call that a success."

"Does that mean I can be your potion making assistant again?"

"I'd certainly like that.

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