Chapitre 11: Epilogue
It was a fine day for biking or a good walking for me and Grandma. We were in the park, just nearby in our house.
"Grandma, can you tell me another story?" I told her. As a seven years old kid, I love hearing stories from Grandma, especially about rituals and magics. I was looking at the beautiful girl, playing on her iPad while waiting for her mother, I think.
Grandma laughed and said, "Do you want to hear about the black magic that my late Grandma had?" It didn't make me startled or even frightened. Upon hearing it, I clapped my hands as I was very excited about Grandma's new story.
"I would love to, Grandma!" I replied enthusiastically. Grandma pinched my rosy cheeks before she began. "In a far, far village there was a crone living in a simple and minute house. She was alone for a long, long time."
"Grandma, if I was there can I help the pity crone?" I ask confusedly but Grandma burst into laughter. "Of course you can, but you can't see the outside world anymore. Her house was filled with magic and curse, once you entered against her will, you will automatically dead and your spirit will be imprisoned forever, at the glass bottle.
I listened, playing with my fingers. "But, one rainy day, there was a group of people who came to her house. They are blaming the crone for dying of their first son, they were twenty, and all of them are carrying flaming torches."
"Did they burn her house, Grandma?" I don't know, but I felt pity for the crone. She's too old to be blamed. Grandma continued, "No! The twenty men with torches performed a ritual to break the spell. The crone did nothing, she let them do the ritual in front of her house. The ritual was successfully done but not until an ordinary man showed up. He was, Dylan."
I looked up at Grandma, I'm confused now. "I'm not a murderer!" The old woman said in a deafening and boisterous voice. The tress dances like it's alive, and a strong wind blows up their torches. "Dylan! Dylan is the new ruler of black magic and he killed your sons and daughters for his personal intentions."
"What happened, Grandma? Why would Dylan do such a thing?" I asked her, confused and curious.
"Dylan didn't accept the murder he did to his own family. He's lost and lonely. By then, he performed the ritual and take the lives of his neighbor's children. He became too furious, greedy, and insane."
"Dylan grinned like a devil. The ground shook recklessly and the twenty men suddenly fell into a cliff. The crone and Dylan left. The old lady knows that she can't win against him, he's too powerful and crazy. They fought by saying Latin orations until Dylan vanished and turned into ashes. " Grandma looked at me, checking if I would be startled or what.
"But Dylan was too intelligent, he's not yet dead. He came to be a spirit and without hesitation, he stabbed the crone at her chest."
I covered my mouth to my surprise. "She died that night, Grandma?" I asked her.
Grandma nodded and said, "No. He didn't kill her, because the truth is, the old woman is already, dead. Dylan screamed out of his anger and little did he know, he slowly vanishes from the earth and his spirit reached the world of magic. But then, the old woman hid an old box and book under the ground, and the first person who can get it will be the next victim."
I could still remember that day, I was excited with Grandma's story, the whole story to be exact. It was left unsaid because mom interrupted. But, when I performed the mysterious ritual because of my boredom, everything changed. Grandma told me that I saved the whole world.
The moment that I was imprisoned in the world of magic, was the most unforgettable experience in my entire life. It makes me smile and pout, every time I remember those times that I didn't believe Sabrina, about bad omens and rituals; of course, Zhoe, who told me that there's someone in our house, aside from the three of us.
I get it now! The "someone" that Zhoe is referring to was, Grandma. All alone, she's been in my side, guiding and protecting me against evils. And the mysterious box and book, I buried it in the ground deeply. Grandma told me that, no one should touch and open it, aside from me, aside from a good warlock. I kept all of those in my mind, because I don't want to happen to me, never again.
Two days after the unbelievable battle with Kamatayan, we cremated Zhoe's corpse. It was a sad ending for her, she was too young. But, as what the elderly always say, life must go on. Life will never stop whirling until you reach the finish line which is, death.
To be honest, I'd never figured out that my life would be like this. I was just a seventeen-year-old boy who dreams to be a good son, to have a complete family who would stay beside me until they're old and grey. My life only revolved around with my family, friends, Sabrina, and gadgets, alone. But because of my parents' decision, my life became too boring and tedious. I'd never expected that boredom will leads me into a nightmare that I will never forget, never.
But, the most important thing was, Daddy let me choose what I want and where university I want to enroll with. I was in a cloud nine when he told me about that stuff. Sabrina was happy too, finally, I'll be reaching my dreams with my family and love one's support. There's nothing beautiful in the world except those people who you can lean and count on. Those people who never give up, never dragged you down at your lowest and worst point, instead, they encourage you, they will teach you and in the end, you will understand and appreciate their undying love and support towards you.
Our dull and messy life became colorful and vivid. From being a boring family turned into an enthusiastic and committed one. Mother, because of her hard work and dedication was promoted and became one of the outstanding writers of the company she's working with. By then, she worked at home and Dad, still wok as a physician.
Well, everything turned normal, just like we used to be. Mom and Dad fixed their misunderstanding and now is their second wedding day. We are all happy, Sabrina, Mom, Dad, and me, but I can't forget Zhoe. She sacrifices herself for me, for us! I don't know how to pay back for her kindness, I felt so dismayed and hurt, somehow.
I've been waiting for my partner for about thirty minutes now. I'm so excited to see Sabrina, wearing a peach gown. "The bride is here!" The wedding organizer uttered. "Come on, Sabrina! Where are you?" I whimpered. I started to imagine, like, Sabrina was hit by a car, or she was kidnaped along the way to the church. I'm doomed but I was stumbling when someone stood up beside me and slung her arms on me.
I turned my gaze at her, "Sorry, I've been stuck in the traffic." Sabrina pouted and feeling sorry. I don't care if she came late, but, she looks like a goddess. "Son, watch your jaw!" I looked away and I realized how embarrassing I was. "Congrats, Dad!" I told him. "Thank you, Son." Dad tapped my shoulder and walked towards the altar.
The wedding ceremony started. I looked at everyone's faces, and they're all smiling and giggling. We're waiting for the bride to walk in the aisle, and the door opened, showing Mom with a long, long butterfly gown.
Daddy gleamed upon seeing Mom, finally, for all the trials and struggles they went through, in the end, they ended up with each other arms and love.
"May I announce, that you Kylie and Christopher are now married, again. You may kiss the bride." We shrieked and clapped our hands when Dad kissed Mom. I'm so grateful.
Mom and Dad walked in the aisle, and we threw them some petals of roses. "See you at the reception, Jamie, Sabrina." Mom told us, smiling and her eyes are twinkling because of happiness. "We will follow, Mom," I answered.
Mom and Dad went to the reception together and Sabrina will be riding with me. Daddy bought me a secondhand car since I'm still a minor, he's afraid that I might ruin and wreck a brand new and expensive car.
We arrived at the reception together with our guests and visitors. As we enter the entrance, a song plays.
I found a love for me
Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow
Your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you're holding mine
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess
I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it,
Darling, you look perfect tonight
Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight
I felt my phone vibrated and so I get it from my pocket. "I love you, Sab," I uttered, holding my phone. She looked at me innocently and giggles.
Sabrina slapped my arms and walked into our table. I was left at the entrance, alone, and gripping my phone.
"You added Sabrina to the group chat!" Active now.
1 New Notification.
"Sabby mentioned you – @Mr. Death? You're familiar."
I felt like I was stabbed for a million times. I'm sweating, I heard nothing but a man's deafening grin. "You are the new ruler of black magic, Jamie Kurtney!"
–The End–
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