CHAPTER 25
*Kingston's Mansion*
Magnolia walked to and fro thinking deeply.
Is Lily truly back?
How did she survive that?
These questions, Magnolia needed answers to but she got none.
What next? She asked herself.
I needed to act quick, she thought thinking of something quick.
Something that when she does it, she would be very sure that Lily is gone forever.
*Sly's Field*
This is unfair, you are letting me win you, Jewel said as she pointed the gun at his forehead with him pinned on the floor below her.
No I'm not, Sly lied obviously.
They stood up and dusted their clothes.
You are a fast learner, Sly complimented.
You are a liar, you and I knows that I fight like a cockroach, she said not believing.
Let's go for another round, Jewel said eagerly.
See who wants another round, Sly said and attacked her unexpectedly but she dodged it.
Woah, did I just do that? She asked and Sly just smiled.
An hour later, Jewel stood trying to aim at the target but she was not getting it.
You are not holding the arrow right, Sly said.
He directed and Jewel listened attentively.
He is a great teacher, Jewel thought.
He held her hands and help her direct it to the target.
Jewel tried it alone but it didn't work.
She sighed frustratingly and Sly corrected her of her legs posture and this time, she aimed it right.
By now, she was sweating profusely but she was not ready to stop.
Let's go get some rest, Sly said.
No, Jewel replied sharply.
Then I will not teach you again, Sly said knowing that was the only way to stop her.
Fine, you win, Jewel said and walked tiredly inside and Sly smiled.
I am so famished, she said and ran to the kitchen.
And you were so adamant back there, Sly said referring to the training.
Jewel ate hungrily not minding what he said.
All she needed now was food, just food.
She licked her lips when she was through and rubbed her tummy satisfied.
That was when she noticed Sly staring at her.
Are you not going to eat? She asked.
Well, you already finished the food while standing, Sly said factually.
Huh? She asked as she stared at the two empty plates in front of her.
She literally ate her food and Sly's food at once.
That training really drained her energy.
She smiled at Sly and Sly stared at her.
You are not feeling guilty? Sly asked.
Of course not, I really needed that food. Anyways, sorry, she said and walked out heading to her bedroom.
Jewel jumped on the bed and sleep took over her immediately.
*Kingston's Mansion*
Zachary arrived home and he saw Magnolia, his wife with her eyes fixed on the T.V, he was about to leave when she called unto him.
Darling, this was the first time she was calling him this after Lily went missing.
He paused not facing her.
Why did you walked passed me by like I was some shadow, she said and slowly walked towards him.
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