Chapter 0084
I close my eyes, waiting for the words that will take this agony from me.
“No, Josie, not in the way you think. I hope that I can give you some comfort though. I think it would be beneficial for you to accompany us to the human realm. I know from experience that you’ll probably replay the last memory you have with her whilst you grieve, I don’t want this to be the memory you replay,” he explains.
“Yes, I’d like that, thank you,” I nod.
“Erm, are we all going?” Theo asks.
“If that’s what Josie wants then yes,” Mr Collins says.
“I’d like you all to come if you’re all okay with that,”
“Of course, whatever you need,” Luke says.
“I’m in.” Theo agrees but he sounds nervous. “Mace, you good to go?” he asks and I look at Mason. He gives a
small nod.
“Okay, but don’t we need glasses?” Axel asks.
“I have enough, although I doubt we will need them,” Mr Collins retrieves his briefcase and a large duffel bag.
“I hate to be rude, Sir, but do you have enough juice to get us all there?” Theo frowns and quietly counts us all.
“Yes, it won’t be an issue,” Mr Collins says, “Luke can you take Mrs Banks? Josie, hold onto me, please. The rest of you try to stay on your feet and don’t throw up on the carpet when we get there, it’s a new one,”
Luke takes my mum from Mason and I wrap my arms around Mr Collins‘ waist, I fight the urge to inhale his scent and tell myself that it’s just the grief and my gratitude that’s making holding him feel so comforting. He wraps one arm around me and holds his bags in the other. Everyone huddles in closer.
“Ready?” he asks, everyone confirms and he counts us down from three before the telltale nausea hits. Mr Collins’s arm tightens around me, keeping me on my feet and I screw my eyes shut, pressing my face into his chest whilst I focus on my breathing and wait for the nausea to pass.
“Ugh, I hate this,” Theo complains and I hear a thud of someone dropping to their knees.
“Yes, I’m afraid that even at my age I still struggle with the disorienting effects of teleportation,” Doctor Black breathes.
“Luke, there’s a bedroom through that door, you can lay her in there,” Mr Collins’s voice rumbles in his chest. “You good Axe?” Theo asks and I assume it was Axel that had dropped to the floor.
“Yeah, just need a minute,” Axel breathes.
“When
you are ready, you can have a few minutes with your mum before I start if you like. Then you can all wait outside. Doctor Black is going to stay with her for a few hours to help her get settled, he will bring her out onto the deck for a cup of tea so you’ll be able to see her if you go down to the beach,” Mr Collins explains. I nod and take a breath, opening my eyes slowly. The nausea doesn’t return so I release Mr Collins and straighten up. I look around the room. It’s a cosy living area that seems a little cramped with so many of us in it but it’s perfect for my mum. Mason, Theo and Dr Black are sitting on the couch looking a little pale, Axel is slowly pushing himself back up to his feet and I give him a sympathetic smile.
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Chapter 0084
“Does my mum have everything she needs?” I ask.
“For now, yes, I’ve had the kitchen stocked with the basics and I’ve arranged for one of my father’s old acquaintances to stop by tomorrow and try to befriend her, he is human but aware of our kind and your mother’s situation, he runs a local bookshop and has a job for her there if she wants it. He will keep me updated and make sure your mum thrives here,” Mr Collins assures.
“Thank you,” 1 nod. Luke exits my mum’s new bedroom and I rush in to check on her. She lays peacefully on the double bed. Her features are so relaxed and she looks just how I remember her before the madness stole her from me. I sit on the side of the bed and take my mum’s hand in pine. “You are going to be so happy here Mum. There’s a stunning view of the beach from your bedroom,” I smile as I look out of the window. Even in late October, the sky is blue and the water washes up onto the sand in gentle waves. The beach is quiet, with only a family walking a dog occupying it at the moment. It’s perfect. “I’m sorry for what happened to you, you didn’t deserve such a cruel fate, but I hope your future will be everything you dreamed of, I wish I could be here to see it. You were a wonderful mother and I will cherish every memory I have of growing up with you, I hope when I become a mother that I can make my child feel just as loved and cherished as you made me feel. I don’t want to let you go, it‘ breaking me that I have to do this, but to keep you would be selfish. Thank you for being my mum, I know it came “I lean over and at a great cost to you. You won’t know it, but I promise I will get justice for you. I love you, Mum, kiss her forehead before I stand and with one last look at her I turn to leave. Mr Collins is in the doorway waiting to take my mum and turn her into the carefree woman she deserves to be. I nod at him to go ahead and he gently squeezes my shoulder as I pass him. Luke waits with open arms and I run to him, letting him wrap me in his comfort.
“How about a walk on the beach? These three have never experienced this realm, let’s go and get their feet in the sand,” Luke says softly and I nod. I want to show them some of my world, and the beach is a pretty awesome place
