Witch Is When the Floodgates Opened by Abbott Adele

Author:Abbott, Adele [Abbott, Adele]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Mystery, Cozy, Witches & Wizards, Fantasy & Supernatural, Thriller & Suspense, Mysteries & Thrillers, Supernatural, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen & Young Adult, Ghosts
Publisher: Implode Publishing Ltd
Published: 2016-01-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“Mum! Are you there, Mum?” I still felt a little self-conscious whenever I called my mother, even though I was alone in the flat, and no one could see me.

“Jill? Is everything okay?” She looked concerned.

“Yes, I’m fine.”

“You had me worried.”

“You don’t have to worry every time I call you.”

“I know, but I’m your mother. That’s my job. I still feel guilty about taking your custard creams by the way.”

“Don’t worry about that. Look, I called you because Grandma has moved me up to level three.”

“She has?”

“Didn’t you know?”

“No. When did this happen?”

“Earlier today, and I’m not sure if I’m ready.”

There was a long silence. My mother looked deep in thought.

“This is the point where you say ‘of course you’re ready’.”

“Sorry. I’m sure you are.”

“You’re not doing a great job of convincing me, here. Do you think it’s too early?”

“Grandma knows what she’s doing, but—” She hesitated, and then forced a smile. “Never mind.”

“Never mind ‘never mind’. What were you going to say?”

“Just that I’ve never heard of any witch moving up to level three so quickly—ever.”

“Maybe I should tell her to move me back down?”

“She won’t do that. For all of her faults, Grandma does know what she’s doing. If she thinks you’re ready, then you are.”

“But I make such stupid mistakes.”

“What do you mean?”

“Well, look at the time I was levitating over a wall, and I used the wrong option to descend. I dropped to the ground like a brick.”

That brought a smile to my mother’s face for some reason.

“Everyone makes mistakes when they’re learning. That’s nothing.”

“It didn’t feel like nothing at the time. It really hurt. And, that’s not the only time I’ve messed up. Look what happened at your wedding.”

“I didn’t realise anything had.”

“I haven’t told anyone—it’s kind of embarrassing.”

“You have to tell me now that you’ve started.”

“I didn’t say anything at the time, but your wedding fell on the same day as Kathy’s birthday. When you told me the date, I’d already arranged to spend the day with her.”

“You ought to have said something.”

“It shouldn’t have mattered. If I’d had my brain in gear, I would have realised that I could have attended your wedding, and then gone back to Washbridge to spend the day with Kathy because time stands still when I’m in Candlefield.”

“I’m guessing you didn’t do that.”

“I was such an idiot. I spent the whole day, flitting back and forth between the wedding and Kathy’s birthday celebrations. It was a nightmare. By the time I’d done, I was exhausted.”

“Oh, dear.” My mother laughed.

“See what I mean? I’m an idiot!”

“Sorry, I shouldn’t laugh.” It took her a few seconds to compose herself again. “None of that matters. We all make mistakes. It’s not like anyone is watching you. If you hadn’t told me, no one would ever have known.”

“But I feel like there’s thousands of eyes watching everything I do—just waiting for me to make a mistake.”

“Now you’re starting to sound paranoid.”

“I know. I’m sorry. It’s just that the move up to the next level came out of the blue.

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