Bab 69: Just...research
The Next Day...
"Hi ma'am." I say nicely to the librarian. Her crystal glasses hang off her nose as she looks up at me.
"Hello honey what do you need?"
"I was wondering where would books on the Salam Witch Trials be? Or just like historical fiction?" I asked curiously.
"Go up to the 2nd floor and it will be towards the back. You'll see a section called Gothic non-fiction." She points out the directions to me on the library map.
"Thank you for the help?" I give her a dazzling smile.
"What is this for a school project?" Her eyebrows furrowed.
"Umm. Just some curious research." I give her a side smile and head on up the stairs.
After dropping Lyra off at home yesterday I got to thinking about wanting to do more research on the Salam Witch Trial. I immediately drove home and did some research to see which library would have the most books on the topic, and to my luck my very own St. Helena Local Library had a thick section on it. I honestly didn't want to have to drive out somewhere that was to far away, thank god this library had what I needed.
I climb the next set of curvy stairs until I reach the second floor. This is the biggest library in town, this is where everyone goes to get any type of information they need.
These books may have some key information on why I'm having these visions of women being burned at the stake and also the names of the four women who were tied higher than the others.
Arriving on the 2nd floor I look up at the signs to find the section.
"Romance... fantasy... yes Gothic non-fiction." I silently say to myself. Going through my bag I pull out a crumbled piece of paper that has the list of books I wrote down yesterday. I wanted to make sure I knew exactly what I was looking for before I came here.
Dragging my finger on the books I suddenly find one. It's called "The History of Witches in Massachusetts". I instantly take it from the shelf and tuck it under my arm. Next on the list is a book called, "The Salem Witch Women."
Below where the other book was, I find it. Once I stand up and walk to the other side of the bookshelf I run into a wall. I don't remember there being a wall on this side of the library.
"Sorry didn't see you there let me help you." The deep unrooted voice says while picking up my books. All I can see is his bright red hair below me.
"It's ok I'm known for being clumsy." I tell him as he hands me my books. Once I get his full profile, I realize how beautiful he was. I know he's a guy and I should be saying that he's handsome or fine, but no he's really... Beautiful and majestic looking.
He has this shiny porcelain skin, bright red hair and hazel eyes the color of chocolate. "Umm are you ok? I don't think I hit you that hard." He waves his hand in front of my face. I jump back to reality, he might think I'm crazy now.
"I'm ok, just I daze out sometimes." I let out a small chuckle.
"Don't we all. So, what are you a witch or something?" He asked curiously.
"Why would you ask that?" He points down to the books, forgot I had them.
"No, just doing some light research." I say shaking the books.
"Doesn't really look light." He taps on the book. "You need help?"
Usually, I would say I don't need help and walk around aimlessly, but not today I actually need some help.
"Yeah, would you mind I don't want to inconvenience you." I ask shyly.
"It's fine I don't mind helping out so what are you looking for?" He asked.
"I'm looking for some books on the Salem Witch Trial." He walks in front of me while looking for some books. "Do you go to school around here?"
"Yeah, Batcaver's." I respond.
"Cool school, went their two years ago." He doesn't look like a college student, even if he is in college or not.
"Do you go to college?" I asked curiously. He picks up a book and hands it to me.
"Used to. Now I'm on a gap year." He finds two more books and hand them to me. "Are these enough." His crystal eyes stare deeply at me.
I clear my throat and tear my eyes away from his and look on my list. "There's one book on the list that we haven't found."
"What's it called?" He leaned over looking at the list. His hair smells like strawberries and mango. I point to the title. "The Eyes of the Witch, that book's not here someone checked it out last week just leave me your name and phone number and I'll let you know when it comes in." He takes a piece of paper and pen out of his back pocket and hand it to me. I don't even know this guy, why would I give him my information.
"Sorry I don't feel comfortable giving you my information. I'll just give it to the women at the front desk." He lets out a huge laugh clutching onto his stomach.
"What's so funny." I asked confused.
"I umm... I work here." He itches his head. My cheeks flush from embarrassment. "It's ok you don't have to say anything or apologize. People say my vibe isn't fit for a library I find it to be a compliment. Is that all you want?"
"That seems about it."
"So, you want to write your info down now." He hands me the pen and paper again. I take it and write down my information. He grabs the paper and pen back and looks at with a weird face.
"Your name is Quinneth?" He asked.
"Yes, is there something wrong?" He shakes his head frantically.
"No, just a very interesting name. Really Beautiful."
"Thank you." I give him a shy smile. I realized we've been talking for at least 10 minutes and I don't even know his name. "What's your name?"
"Arson, Abel Arson." He reaches his hand out for me to shake. Leaning my books in one arm I take his hand in mine. Jesus his hand is very smooth, smoother than mine and I moisturize.
"Let me walk you out." We both head for the stairs heading down the main floor. Once we get there, I hear a loud sound of water. Looking around the window I see that's it's raining cat's and dog's outside.
"Damn it why did it have to rain today? I don't have my umbrella." I pout.
"How could you not have an umbrella? Hold on a minute." Abel leaves me in the middle of the library while he runs off somewhere. Coming back, he has a blue umbrella in hand. "Let me walk you out?"
"Ok." We head out the door, the hard-core rain beats down on the umbrella.
"Which car is yours?" I point to the yellow bug that's parked on the left side of the library. We quickly start to run to my car, once we get there, I try to clear my vision so I can see him.
"Thank you.... Again, for walking me to my car and for helping me out with the books." He waves me off.
"No problem. I'll call you when that book is in stock, have a good day. "I stand by my car watching him run back into the library.
Now let's go home.
Walking into the door I dry my feet off to see Grandpa on the couch reading yet again. "Hey Grandpa, why aren't you out with Irene?" If I remember correctly, he had plans with her tonight.
"We were going to go out, but the rain is too much to be driving in so were just going to hang tomorrow." He turns the next page in his book.
"Bummer." He turns around and looks at me with a weird expression.
"Why do you have all those books? You don't read." I walk over to him and sit the books down on the arm of the couch.
"Just some research I want to do in my free time. And I do read...occasionally." I whisper the last part.
"Alright honey doesn't stress yourself out."
"I won't I'll let you get back to your book. I'll make us dinner tonight." He gives me a nod and resumes reading his book again.
Grabbing the books off the arm of the couch I lunge the books and my back pack up the stairs.
Walking in my room I'm instantly spooked out with the wet haired Alexander sitting on my painting chair.
In fright my books fling from my hands onto my furry carpet letting out a loud thud.
"Quinneth are you alright up there?" Alexander put's a finger over his lips hence telling me to be quiet. I roll my eyes at him.
"I'm fine grandpa... Thought I saw a bug." I yell back at him.
"What are you doing here?" I asked picking up my books and bag sitting it on my bed.
"Came to see you, remember you texted me?" He shows me the text message.
"Right, I forgot about that." I bite my lip in awkwardness. It was such a 'in-the-moment' text I thought he would be too angry to come around. I had been ignoring him for the last two days.
Now since he's here we actually have to talk, where to start?
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