MIA'S POV An arm suddenly came out of the notebook that spooked us. It crawled out. Next was Davon's head screaming, forcing to be released. "Mia!" Davon called my name. He had difficulty coming out as if someone was pulling him back. I held his hand to help him. Theo pulled my waist. We pulled him with all our might until we saw Davon's knees. "Almost there! Keep pulling!" I shouted, "Davon, don't let go, okay? You're going to be free!"But the gold dust hovered on us and covered Davon's body, dragging him back in. The energy was so strong that it also pulled us. "Mia, let go!" Theo yelled. When I almost reach the notebook, Davon let go of my hand—staring at me with pleading eyes. "Mia!" Davon screamed as the notebook swallowed him in. The notebook floated again. Glowing like fire, the gold dust circled it, creating a whirlwind until all the pages reverted. It fell on the floor and returned to its usual form as if nothing had happened. "Mia? I..," Oliver was standing by the do
DAVON'S POV "What the heck?!" My head bumped into cardboard when I was sucked out of the notebook. I am six foot two, and that space was only about five foot something. I needed to duck my head a little going out. Mia put me in her closet last night. I remember now. When I opened the door, Oliver stood before me, still perturbed. But I could see from the look in his eyes that he had a lot of questions for me. "Hello, Oliver." Oliver waves his hand quietly. Observing my every move. "My Dad will be home soon. Are you going to stay here or go with Mia to work? We can hang out in my room if you like. I'll tell Dad that you're my friend!" Oliver was full of enthusiasm. I just remembered my brother from him. I wonder what he looks like after so many decades. "Of course, we are friends! But I don't think your Dad would want a stranger to hang out in your room," I kneeled and rubbed his arm, "Tell you what, we could hang out one of these days, and I will show you my land." "Really? Pink
DAVON'S POV I seize Jaret's hand. Stopping him from hitting Oliver. He pulled back, but I didn't let go. Showing him what I could do if he ever hurt them. "What the fuck?" Jaret's anger fired up, cussing me. "Davon, please, let go of him!" Mia pleaded. Oliver was crying, wrapping his arms around me. I let go of Jaret. "Talk to your boyfriend!" Jaret points his finger at Mia's face and leave. Kicking the door on his way out. "Mommy!" Oliver ran to Ines' bed and hugged her. Mia reprimanded me for doing that. She said Jaret would get back at them, and I made things worse. But I won't let him do that. If Jaret hurt any of them, I would end his life. "Thank you, Davon, but you don't have to. Jaret will roam the whole town searching for you. He's the police. He can put you in the jail easily. You're risking your life," Ines said in tears. "Don't worry about me. I can handle myself. After what he did to you, I don't think Jaret deserves to be part of your family." "I know that, but I
DAVON'S POVI thought we lost Jaret. But he tracked us down. He was clobbering the door and yelling like a psycho. Forcing Theo's family to come out. "What the heck? Theo Nolan, are you sure you didn't do anything against the law?" Aunt Criselda asked. "Aunty, we are telling the truth. He's here because of me. I am the one he needs, so I am going to face him," I was about to approach the door, but Aunt Criselda and Grandma stopped me. "You are not going anywhere, son. If you surrender to Jaret, he'll beat you or, worst, put you in jail and kill you! I'll handle this. Theo, go to the basement and bring Davon with you. You two hide in there and don't come out," Grandma instructed.At first, I hesitated. I don't want them to get involved. Jaret would be violent and hurt them. "Come on, Davon!" Theo urged. We went to the kitchen, and he pulled up the top of the table, revealing a stair going under. We got in and closed it. Jaret entered the house. Aunt Criselda was shouting at him, fo
MIA’S POV “Who are you calling to, Theo?” The last time he made a phone call, his Uncle Fritz came and beat Jaret. The mayor came to our place, and later on, news circulated that our town was infested with some virus. We were under quarantine, and all businesses suffered since our town was one of the tourism centers called the land of werewolves. “My uncle,” Theo answered. “What? Theo, no! Jaret will get back at us if he gets kicked out of his station!” “And you want this to happen again? Your Mom gets beaten, and you? I don’t think so, Mia!” Davon stopped Theo. He felt my worries. Mom just got better and will be released next week. Another complication won’t do us any good this time. Jaret always gets away with his crime. “I am trying to help, but it’s up to you. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.” Theo was persuaded. Although his call caught his uncle’s attention, and he called him back, Theo came up with excuses and didn’t tell about Jaret. “Thank you, Theo. Don’t worry. I wil
MIA'S POV When Cheska came back inside, I immediately asked her about the phone call. And as always, she didn't hold back and informed us that her Aunt Vera was planning to visit our town. "When?" I was eager to know. For sure, her aunt would search the notebook. We should find a way to break the curse by that time. "Not sure when. She didn't say, but she'll call again if it happens. Why?" asked Mia."Nothing. We haven't heard that name before. I don't remember you mentioning her. I was just concerned if you would be absent again. You know we are not used to not having you around. Right, Theo?" I glared at Theo. "Yeah, that's right," Theo answered and glared back. I pretended to check my phone, but I texted him to explain later. Cheska nodded and told us that Vera was her Mom's sister. Once in a while, they organized a family reunion on both sides of her parents. And it had been so many years since they last gathered. Her mother was planning to do it this year or the next. Depends
MIA'S POV "Pardon me, sir?" "Oh, I'm Jeffrey Henderson," we shook hands, "Sorry for the intrusion. Smart kid. Very advance for his age." "Thank you. I'm Mia Lucas, and this is my brother Oliver Colton and my Mom, Ines Colton. What can we do for you, sir?" He didn't bother to ask why my brother and I had a different surnames. He knows us. "I heard about what happened here, so I came." What is he talking about? Is he referring to my Mom's beating? Or when Jaret spoiled for a fight yesterday? Jeffrey Henderson checked on my sleeping Mom. Although she is getting better now, her scars are still visible in some parts of her body, especially her face. "Excuse me, sir…." "Please, call me Jeffrey. I'm probably three years older than you," Jeffrey said, cutting in and continued checking my Mom. "Jeffrey, who sent you? I'm just curious. How did you know about what happened here?" "You asked many questions, Ms. Lucas," Jeffrey turned his attention to me. "Am I not allowed to ask question
MIA’S POV “No, he’s not! What Davon meant was freed of, ah, poverty? Yeah, that’s exactly it!” I reasoned, stuttering. “We should go to the table.” “Wait, you said this is his first time to celebrate his birthday. We should take a picture!” Aunt Criselda took out his phone. Theo quickly offered his. “That is beautiful! Send that to me,” Aunt Criselda requested. Theo wasn’t sure what to do and turned to me. I nodded, and he sent us all the pictures. “Enough with the pictures. The food is getting warm,” Grandma urged. We followed her to the dining room and were amused seeing all the food. I didn’t know cornbread was his favorite next to meat. “Did you make all these?” Davon was drooling with all the food. “We did. It’s not much, but I hope you like it,” I said. “Are you kidding me? This is perfect! Thank you so much, Mia!” Davon hugged us all. Aunt Criselda and Grandma were happy that Davon appreciated our effort and praised him for having such a good soul. While eating, Theo gav