Surprise visit (2)

«It doesn't make it easier, though. Most of the time, everything is mixed up. How do you even fight it when your inner feeling wants to surrender?» Vera said. «I know that something comes from outside, I know it's because of the charms. But part of me still wants to surrender, and I'm quite sure it's a genuine emotion.»

Neven's mother sighed, leaving the almost empty cup on the lower table in the room where Vera's luggage was.

She offered her right hand to Vera with a polite smile.

«My name is Klara. I'm Neven's mother, and also a witch.»

«V-Vera,» was the shy reply, followed by a handshake. However, Vera felt a little off by saying her real name and not the fake one. As if it was something new, for her.