Sunset near the lake

"I swear, I saw it blink."

"No it didn't." She laughed.

"Yes, it did. I was looking at it and it just blinked!"

"Come on, Austin. It's you who blinked." She didn't stop laughing.

"It blinked again! Look, look!"

She was fighting to hold back her laughter as we both stood there at the baker and stared at the long bread. I swear I saw it blinking at me. But she is laughing at it? That just scared the soul out of me.

The day is going too well. We are now in the market visiting some shops and getting stuff to bake a cake. Yep, we are going to make a cake; without using magic for my convenience.

"Where am I supposed to look?" She said in between her laughs.

"Right here. And now we wait." I am going to catch it. She laughed at my very serious face.

"Excuse me, can I have this bread please." She said to the baker who was on the other side of the shop.

"Don't buy it, it blinks!" I argued. She just shrugged it off with a smile.

She bought the bread and began to walk to our next destination. I felt so betrayed that she didn't believe me. I was not lying, I saw it. I stood there crossing my arms and watched her turn back to look at me. She chuckled at the sight of my angry expression. Why is she laughing? It's not funny.

"Oh my God Austin, it's that way. Don't tell me that you forgot we are witches and wizards. This is enchanted to look alive. Watch this."

She showed me the bread and now I saw its eyes. It's alive! She tore the bread into two and I screamed.

"IT'S ALIVE! DON'T TEAR IT!"

Then I saw it. Both the pieces have eyes now. That's just great to see. I no longer want to eat bread. I officially despise bread. She laughed at my expression. I shrugged and walked away. She followed me laughing.

"Stop laughing will you?"

"How can I? You look so cute. Like I didn't buy you your favourite toy!"

I scoffed. I look cute? I am angry right now.

"Ok, I got it." She pretended that she zipped shut her mouth. I couldn't help but crack a smile. She is trying her best to give me a good time.

"Let's get to work. We got a whole cake to bake this afternoon."

"Yep." As I said it I saw a small necklace inside a glass case before a shop with a beautiful blue jewel in the locket. She watched me as I observed it. It's costly. I have to sell my ring for it. But it is definitely worth it.

"Is there any place here to sell my ring to get some money?" I asked, my voice below a whisper, my eyes never leaving the jewel.

"No Austin, let's go." She grabbed my arm to walk away.

"You are doing this much for me. I should get you something in return!"

"No, you don't."

"Yes, I do!" I turned to walk away but a sudden sickness hit me. There was an unusual feeling around me. I closed my eyes shut. There is a very loud howling in my ears, like I am in a broom with a very high speed. I felt like I was tied by thousands of ropes. I couldn't breathe and my feet left the ground. I felt dizzy and a sudden urge to vomit came. Am I dying? I am too young to die. And I didn't even confess my feelings to her! Is it too late? Or is it my demon taking over me? Is my curse coming true? I began to feel the sudden sickness fade away and my feet touched the ground. Am I dead?

"Emma…" I grunted.

But I was encountered with a very familiar laugh. Oh. I am not dead yet. That's a pleasure to know.

"Yeah, it feels somewhat like that at first for me too. But not anymore. Sorry, I forgot that you don't know it. You should also get used to it too. It's really helpful."

"You. Are. So. Done." I lifted my head up. I stood up as fast as I could and chased her around the lake. She teleported without a warning?! How dare she. I am going to get her. She was laughing as she was running around. I never teleported before. And I don't want to ever again. I thought I died. I caught her, wrapping my arms around her waist and spinning her with me as fast as I could. We were both laughing right now. Her laugh was enough for my anger to vanish.

Her father was upto a business. So we have the whole day ahead of her. No one checks on me. So I am free too. We sat by the lake talking about our day and whatever came to my mind. The sun was setting and now we are in a comfortable silence.

The lake is big and looks deep. The water reflected the sky. Sun is setting to the very red horizon. It's cloudy. Maybe it's going to rain. I love to watch the sky growing dark. I don't know why. Does it have something to do with me? That's why I like it? Why do I like it? I don't want my overthinking to ruin the moment.

I sighed thinking about my day. How fast the time flew! This day is going to be marked in my heart forever. I got a chance to be with my love. That's not what everyone gets. I looked down at her. She is watching the sky, lost in her thoughts. Her hair is flying in the air. I wonder what made her do this all for me? If it isn't love, then what? Why? Is she thinking about me? Do you ever think of me? Tell me you love me. You already know I love you.

I sighed and let my head fall on top of hers. She moved closer to get comfortable. I closed my eyes and felt the air.

"Austin?" Her voice was barely a whisper.

"Yeah?" I don't want to break the silence. So I said in a low voice.

"Will you miss me if I stopped coming to you?"

I normally would have joked that I will become free all day or I wouldn't have to worry about anything. But her voice says she wants a serious answer. My mind ran to picture the scenario. I would wake up and… go to bed. That's it. There's nothing in my life without her. She is the only character in my life. My parents are villains. I would be alone if my heroine leaves. I have always been empty. I don't even know what I did those days. Without her I am just a curse. With her, I feel like I am a person. I have emotions and feeling of being cared. I would die if her letters stopped. I will do anything to make it come back.

"Very much." I answered and I could feel her sniffing under my head. She is sobbing right now. I pulled my head up and cupped her face to look at me. Her eyes are teary. It is threatening to fall. Did I say something wrong? Is it my fault? She looks so hurt. It really is hurting me too. I feel my eyes becoming teary too. I can't watch her cry.

"What happened?" I asked. My voice held worry and my sound cracked at the end. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she looked away. She doesn't want me to see her weak. Don't be. I will be here even if you are weak or strong.

"I am getting married."

My breath hitched. My heart stopped.