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Chapter 55

Delia's Pov

We were sitting on Jelianna's bed while she looked at it curiously "The cover looks so expensive, How do you expect me to believe that mister Albert you're talking about is a homeless old man who had this rich book in his possessions?" She asked.

I shook my head and ignored her, it's been more than an hour she has been asking me about the cover and telling me who owns it "What if that mister Albert is a secret billionaire!" She said shockingly.

My fingers caressed my temples "oh, be silent Jeli. He is not a rich old man-" . "What if he is!" Alright, I'm done with her. "That's it, give me that and no more questions!" I said before grabbing the book from her grip.

I caressed the side of the book before slowly opening it, my eyes were ready to focus in reading but I found no sentence nor 1 word inside the pages. "What?" I flipped the pages one by one until I finished to the end. "How is that possible? A book story without a single word in it.

Jelianna frowned even more "That Mister Albert must be a .. oh! A wizard in the past" She said, I kept looking at the blank pages in deep thought. What if Mister Albert was the author of the story and he was not ready to finish the book II when he left out of town.

Many questions were hidden in my thoughts while Jelianna kept talking and asking "I'm getting shivers down my spine, what if it's a curse. Then- gosh! We need to put it back to his house, delia" She said worriedly.

I shook my head and looked at the book once again "oh, Jelia. He's not a wizard! What if he was the author of this book and was left it with still blank pages because he went out of town" I replied before crossing my arms.

Jelianna think of it for a while before agreeing slowly "well, maybe.. you are right" She said and I chuckled "No more talking" I told her before checking out the time 5:21 "Better be going now" I continued as I stood up with the book.

"What are you going to do with the book, delia? Mister Albert is not around this town" She said. I nodded and replied back "I guess I should keep it with me for a while" Jelianna tilted her head "You sure?" She asks.

I nodded my head "Yep! Thank you for your assistance earlier, definitely partners in first crime" I replied before giggling, Jelianna laughed and hit my shoulder slightly "That wasn't funny, you almost got us caught!" She said while pointing at me suspectedly.

Making me laugh even more "Okay Okay, I'm going home now before Mother is going to be mad again" I replied and went downstairs to the door to leave "Alright, Take care" She yelled from behind before I walked out her house.

As soon as I stepped out, my body starts to feel freezing. I instantly walk away, rubbing my arms.

Skip to the part, I arrived home with the book buried in the back of my pants beneath my shirt. I was about to sneak upstairs when I saw Mom crossing her arms as she watch me, I smiled nervously and wave back gently "uh hello mom, how are you?" I asked out of nowhere.

Mother raised her brow and stayed silent for a while before speaking up "d-dinner is ready, come down when you are done" She said before she rushed out of my sight, I stood still in shock. Am I dreaming? Or is it really my Mother caring for me, for the first time. Is it because of the hug earlier morning?

I went upstairs and placed the book on the table while I changed my dress into something comfortable, as soon as I finish changing. I went downstairs to find Mother waiting patiently on the table, okay.. now it feels weird for my her to act like this.

"How is the food?" She asked me, I gulped down the food and smiled at her "It's good" I replied simply before we continued eating "where have you been earlier morning?" She asked curiously with those eyes staring at me like daggers.

I pressed my lips to thin line "I visited Jelianna, She seems to be missing me and you alot since she haven't see you for a while" I replied gently. "Oh" That was all she said before we finished dinner together. "Let me do the dishes, go and sleep early" She said.

Hm, oh! Now i'm in shock. I shook my thoughts off and smiled at her "Thank you" I replied and was hesitant to embrace her but I really did, I hugged her gently before pulling away to go upstairs.

My heart was beating so fast, My mother. She is not cruel anymore, she wont hurt, punish, yell at me anymore. This is the first time I felt loved back by my mother again.

Once I entered my room, I locked the door and jump on my bed as I grabbed the book before opening it, still there is no writings inside. It made me disappointed but I feel like I need to do something to see the writings of this story.

I caressed the blank pages and there was still no writings, what should I do? Or... Should I sleep next to this book again? I did what I planned, I slept with the book on my chest..

Ares's Pov

I was gone mad for losing Delia out of my sight, she last saw me on the bed with Scarlett. I know she's angry, sad and disappointed at me but everything is fine now. All i want is her by my side.

I'd do anything for her to get back, I went to the oldest wizard in the forest. "Bonjour! Quelle belle journée"
(Morning, what a beautiful day!) William said to the wizard who was looking sleepy all the time, sometimes I doubt if he is truly a wizard.

"de quoi avez-vous besoin, votre majesté?"
(What do you need, your majesty?) The wizard ask as he stood up. "We want to know how to get to the future and out of the book" I said confidently in english with french accent.

William coughed loudly "Arez, what are you talking about. It's absurd" I shook my head and walked near to the wizard "You heard me right, I know that we are living in a book. Now why don't you tell me more about it?" I asked with a deep tone.

Later, The wizard was grabbing all the books out of his shelves and look for the title using his long dirty nails. "je l'ai trouvé" (I found it) He said before opening the book and giving it a big blow, a dust came flying the air, making us cough and cover our noses.

I can't believe that I'm involved in witchcraft already, but just as I said. I would do anything to see and touch Delia again, while the Wizard read and explained all the things written in the book.

My mind drifted to Delia and she's all over my thoughts, ruining my concentration. I promise you, my love. As soon as I hold you, I will not let you go anymore because I love you too much to leave you.

'Je chercherai à travers mille mondes, à travers dix mille vies jusqu'à ce que je te trouve.'

Translated; "I will search through a thousand worlds, through ten thousand lifetimes until I find you."