Witch out of Water by Aiden James

Author:Aiden James [James, Aiden]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Manor House Books
Published: 2021-02-06T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

What a difference one day’s passing can make.

Yesterday, I awoke with a ‘gloom and doom’ perspective—the very opposite of the impish glee I felt upon hearing Mad Max’s advisement that Friday morning had arrived.

“Good morning to you, too, you frigging fartnickle!” I whispered into the dimness. Smiling while whispering, I should say.

I could’ve lingered for a while, half-tempted to watch the dawn’s early rays slowly creep into my bedroom. Sort of like a mythical phoenix celebrating my soul’s resurrection from the ashes of my previous forlorn state.

Yeah, I suppose that’s a bit dramatic. But the combination of nervousness and elation flowing through me hadn’t been this intense for quite a while.

Not since Daciana and I first embraced... and that amazing kiss!

If I could’ve lingered only on that moment from fourteen months ago, perhaps my euphoria would’ve continued. But it’s nearly impossible not to think about everything that has followed our shared blissful moment. The positive vibe began to wane, fed by my incessant worry’s return. Despite the fact something truly magical happened yesterday in regard to my mind’s sudden privacy, there was still plenty of doubt to throw around.

What if this is the only benefit I’ll be given? Sort of like a consolation prize while, in the meantime, Daciana goes through with the nuptials planned twenty-four hours from now.

“Stop it, man—you don’t know what’s gonna happen between now and then!” I scolded myself.

“And neither do you!” answered the nagging doubt inside my head.

“That’s it—I’m up!”

I bounded out of bed, and before I could dwell on anything else unpleasant, I was showered and dressed for the day. Not sure how the day would play out, as the only thing on my agenda was helping Harrison attach the cool painting Dad and Grandpa told me about to an alley wall.

I thought about hanging out with Grandpa again atop the Beauregards’ roof, since he would likely still be enjoying his morning view of Denmark. And, if he were otherwise occupied, perhaps someone else in the family would welcome my company.

That’s highly doubtful, Mr. Unreadable Mind!

Okay... maybe Dad would be up for a chat. If not, surely Lucian would be game for some fun.

With that perspective, I headed downstairs. I pictured fixing myself a real breakfast that morning. Maybe some eggs, hash-browns, and either sausage or bacon.

As I neared the kitchen, I heard whispering.

Sounds like a small crowd gathered around the island....

“He’s here, everyone!” Alisia advised.

Immediately, the voices hushed.

I peered in through the kitchen doorway, confirming my latest hunch. All the females in my immediate family were joined by Adrian and the Albrights. Everyone turned their attention to me... all wore the same serious expression.

“Good morning,” I said guardedly. “Mind if I fix myself something to eat?”

Without waiting for a response, I lifted a large skillet from the hanging rack and moved to the fridge where I grabbed a carton of eggs, along with a few sausage links and the bacon pack. Feeling an air of unpleasantness in the offing, I decided to forego the hash-browns.

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