The Girl Who Never by H.C. Michaels

Author:H.C. Michaels [Michaels, HC]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-06-24T16:00:00+00:00

Tessa watched Paul help Elvira back into the boat, uncertain as to what she should say.

Thankfully, nobody expected her to say anything. Except Millie. And she had no idea of the seriousness of what had just happened.

Tessa had seen the flash of sunlight catching the urn as Elvira dove into the water and knew immediately what she’d done. She’d hoped Elvira had hung onto it, but it was quickly apparent that wasn’t the case. Her hands must’ve released the urn when she hit the water.

The ocean was deep out here. There was no point trying to find it. They all knew that.

The moments that followed the realisation of what had taken place were like something out of a movie. It didn’t feel real.

Elvira’s father, Roberto, was devastated. His face was scrunching up in unnatural ways as he tried to come to terms with the implications of Elvira’s actions. From what Tessa heard, he’d tried so hard to carry out his wife’s wishes in just the way she’d instructed. Being unceremoniously dumped into the ocean like that hadn’t been part of the plan. He was still crying out his wife’s name like he could turn back the clock.

Paul’s eyes were darting around from person to person assessing the damage. He hated arguments and nobody on that boat needed psychic abilities to foresee that a colossal fight was about to explode.

Tino seemed amused by the situation, which was typical behaviour for a psycho. There was nothing funny about it. Was he pleased that Elvira had been the one to stuff up this time? He was going to look like an angel in his father’s eyes by comparison.

Millie was huddled on Tessa’s lap, having jumped back in the ocean for a second time. She really did love the water. Under normal circumstances, diving off a boat for a swim would be terrific fun. Tessa would’ve happily jumped in with her.

Elvira sat back in her seat, looking bedraggled. Her white shirt was clinging to her, showing the patterns of her cream lace bra through the fabric. She didn’t even need a bra, her chest was so flat, but Tessa guessed that wearing one must make her feel like more of a woman. If Tessa had the body of a thirteen-year-old boy, she’d probably choose to wear one, too.

Tessa had never seen Elvira in such a mess. She was normally so well put together. Her hair was plastered down with her fringe parted to reveal the pale skin of her forehead. She looked nice without that fringe. So much softer. Although, perhaps severe suited her more than soft ever would.

“Fun, fun, fun!” said Millie, breaking the silence. “That was fun!”

“Shh,” hushed Tessa.

“What. Have. You. Done?” Roberto’s voice raised with each word.

“I’m so sorry,” said Elvira. It was hard to tell if she was crying, given the rivulets of water already running down her face from her wet hair. She almost looked like she was laughing.

“She had to get to Amelia, you know that,” said Paul.

“But she did not have to take Carina with her.

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