"Now I really wonder though how you come to know about Abby's situation. Did you in any way put a tracking device to her or something like that?"Jorah insinuated as he tried to come up with the most feasible explanation regarding the situation. Abby hurriedly looked at Eugene's direction to get his reaction about it but the other party quickly denied the matter all together."Nonsense! Why would I do such a thing? Maybe it was Abby.""Me?? How could I even do that???""I mean, maybe it was because of you that is why a connection has been made between us. You probably had thought about me during your abduction more than necessary."When Eugene laid down another of his theory, Abby became silent. Because just like what the other party guessed, she indeed thought about him many times, screaming his name inside her head to help her.But never in her wildest dream that she thought that it would actually work. Well, she was really grateful that it did, though.Eugene on the other hand was q

"Eugene is there a way for me to learn the way of magic as well?"Having her curiosity winning the better half of her, Abby found herself asking the other party about that question as soon as he got inside.Eugene was momentarily stunned by her sudden inquiry. In fact, even Jorah did not expect her to ask that question out of the blue.But when Eugene recovered from his shock, he quickly straightened his back and looked at Abby directly to her eyes."Learning magic is a privilege that not just anyone could afford. Are you willing to severe your soul in exchange for it?"His voice was devoid of any emotion when he asked her that question sending chills down Abby's spine.She involuntarily shivered and she shook her head to clear her mind of any thoughts. She was not sure what had gone to her and why did she ask him that question without giving it much thought.She must have acted up purely with the surge of her momentary emotion and she really regretted it."Err... Maybe not. Just forge

Eugene no longer argued with her about sleeping and instead invited her to join him outside."I know a good place to allow your mind to drift off completely. Would you like to come with me?"He asked as he extended his arm at Abby. Abby looked at his hand for a while but did not reach out right away.Only when Eugene was already about to take her hand back did she pulled it back with a smile."Of course, I am coming. You know how I love adventure."She said with a wink and without wasting another minute, she got up from her bed, still on her nightgown.It did not take that long before the two arrived at the backyard.The big full moon was hung high above the dark night sky illuminating the pavement with its pale glow.Abby had never been to that part of the house. It was like an abandoned zen garden. But despite the years of abandonment, it did little to dim its former glory.There were no living plants around the area. Everything was dead, the trunk was dry and leafless.At the center

Rather than answering Abby, Eugene picked up a leaf instead. He tossed it in the air, and surprisingly enough, the leaf remained afloat and went up, up and the way instead of the other way around.Abby followed the floating leaf with her eyes as went further up. It did not stop from advancing forward and the said leaf soon vanished from her sight in no time.

"Nature sure knows how to choose the best timing."Jorah said.Abby had no idea when did he arrived, but when she looked down her feet, the cat was already sitting next to hers."Yeah, sure they are."Abby said to no one in particular as she simpered a smile and looked up at the sky.Gazing at the stars just like Jorah."Shall we go inside?"Abby invited Jorah and the cat agreed right away.""Just about time."And with that, they headed back inside the house together. On their way back at Abby's room, Jorah opened up a conversation with Abby"I heard from Master Eugene that you had been woken up from a bad dream. I knew it! You must have been haunted by the sight of me punishing those jerks. I am very sorry you have to see that, little girl."Jorah said and from the way how he sounded, it was clear for all ears to hear how deeply sorry he must have been feeling.He was probably blaming himself for Abby's nightmares."It was me who put you in this suffering. I am very sorry, little girl