The Mage's Secret by Ami Spencer

Author:Ami Spencer [Spencer, Ami]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-01-25T00:00:00+00:00

24

Iola walked up the hallway towards Av’s office, smiling at Greta, who sat behind the desk.

“Good afternoon, Iola. How are you today?” the older woman greeted, giving one of her customary warm smiles.

“I’m good, thanks Greta. Here, I stopped by the cafe on my way here, and they still had some of those fruit tarts I know you have a soft spot for,” Iola replied, sliding the white cardboard cake box onto the desk.

“Oh, bless you, child. Thank you. Although if you keep bringing me these, my Peta will start complaining I’m putting on weight!”

“Never! You look great. Is Av in? They asked me to come over after school.”

“Yes, of course, dear. Go on through.”

Iola flashed Greta another smile before making her way towards Av’s office door. She stopped dead in her tracks when she was greeted by not just Av but also Sare standing beside them, and Abe and Mary sat on the opposite side of the desk.

“Oh, hey, Iola. Come on in,” Av greeted, smiling at her.

“Why do I feel like I’m in trouble and have been called to the headmaster’s office?” she said nervously.

“You’re not in any kind of trouble. Come and sit down.” Av pointed to the sofa that stretched across the far wall, and Iola followed, sitting down anxiously on the edge of the seat. Not even Sare coming round the desk to crouch low in front of her did anything to calm her nerves.

“Iola, we wanted to talk to you about something, but we want you to know that whatever you decide is fine with us. There’s no pressure to do anything you don’t want to do.”

“Okay…”

Iola felt the cushion dip beside her and looked to find Av sitting next to her, hearing Sare’s voice continue.

“As you are hopefully aware, Av and I both care about you a great deal. We love the time we spend with you, and honestly, we want more of it. So, we were wondering if you wanted to come and live with us?”

“W-with you?” Iola wasn’t sure she understood Sare correctly. There was no way that Sare and Av were asking her to move in with them. Why would they want that?

“Yes, sweets. Av and I were talking last night, and we feel like you belong with us. We want to take care of you, give you a home like you’ve not had before.”

“But what about Abe and Mary?” Iola asked quietly. “I don’t want them to think I don’t like it there. That I’m ungrateful.”

“Oh dear girl, don’t you worry about us. It’s been a pleasure to have you stay with us, but I think it’s time you found your home,” Mary said, standing and coming to Iola’s side. She squeezed her shoulder reassuringly. “We’ll be going now and letting you three talk. But you can always come and visit us. You can’t get rid of us that easily.”

Iola watched as Mary headed towards the door, and Abe came over to give her a gentle pat on the shoulder and a wink.

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