Evelyn and Menedelia landed outside the abandoned manor in the middle of the forest.
Menedelia looked heavenward.
The sun is shining brightly in the sky above.
Suddenly the door opened as if the inhabitants of the manor were expecting some visitors.
The women held each other's hands and entered the door.
The moment they stepped inside, the door shut on its own.
Startled, Evelyn jumped on her feet.
The old couple appeared in front of them in their human form.
"Welcome back ladies!" the old woman said.
The old man smiled at Evelyn. "Daughter, you're back! It's nice to see you again after a long time!" he said.
Evelyn gritted her teeth furiously. "Where is your son? I need to see Rigor! I want to know where he hides my daughter!" she demanded.
The old woman sighed and extended her hand at Evelyn. "Come with me, I'll bring you to your daughter and to my son," she said.
"I'll go with you!" Menedelia spoke.
The old woman glared at her. "Mende, you stay where you are! My husband will watch over you! Don't do anything foolish this time or I will finally turn you into a lizard!" she warned her.
Evelyn's eyes widened in shock and stared at her companion. "M-Mende!? Is this you? B-but what happened to you?" she asked.
The old witch laughed. "Ah, so Mende didn't show her face to you after I cursed her and turned her into an old woman like me! Interesting! I told her to find you and bring you to me, that's the only time I'll remove the curse. I waited for her, but she never returned. Instead she endured her horrendous look through the years just to protect you. Mende is such a devoted friend to you! For some reason I admired her loyalty. She's a true friend indeed!"
Fresh tears emerged in Evelyn's eyes and she hugged Mende tightly. "I'm sorry, you have endured all these years. It's all my fault!" she said, crying hard.
Mende rubbed her friend's back. "Shh... it's not your fault. I'm the one who started it all!" she said.
The old witch rolled her eyes and snapped, "Girls, enough of the drama! You're here to save the girl, right? Let's not waste each other's time!" she shouted and addressed Evelyn. "Dear, come with me if you still want to save your daughter!" she said.
Evelyn reluctantly left her friend's side. Now she finally understood why she feels comfortable with the old woman's presence, it's been her friend Mende all along!
The old witch looked at her husband. "Mende is tricky, don't go easy on her if she is planning something!" she warned him.
The old man smiled. "Don't worry, I'll make sure she can't do anything while under my watch!"
He waved his hand swiftly, a mist of black smoke enveloped Mende. "You're not going anywhere! You're now my prisoner!" he said with a roar.
The old witch grabbed Evelyn's hands, they walked towards the end of the hallway.
"W-where are you taking me?" Evelyn asked.
"To the room where your daughter was imprisoned. Rigor is waiting for you there," the old witch replied.
"A-are you going to kill me and my daughter?" Evelyn asked.
The old witch shook her head. "Not really. I'm not a violent witch, just that sometimes things happened beyond my control. How about we make a peaceful deal? Let's not make things complicated. Let's keep things simple!"
Evelyn's brows furrowed. "What deal?"
The old witch heaved a sigh. "Simple, you just have to make a little sacrifice. Stay with my son Rigor, served him with all your heart and make him happy. In return, your daughter can go free and I will undo the curse I put on Mende. I can assure you that my son will leave your daugthers and your family alone as long you will stay in my son's side. You're the only one Rigor needs. You're the only one who can subdue the anger and vengeance in his heart. Your family will live a normal life, it only needs a little sacrifice from you. Think carefully and wisely, my dear. Your daughter and Mende's life entirely depends on your decision..."
Evelyn halted on her tracks and faced the old witch. "If I don't accept your deal... what are you going to do?" she asked.
"Well... my son Rigor will never stop harassing your entire family and he can be cruel you know. Don't wait for the time when he will literally lost his mind and kill you all. It's your choice, live with your family in constant fear or put everything to end, today! Your decision will affect everyone. As I've said earlier, sacrifice on your part is needed for the good of all. Are you willing to sacrifice yourself so that your family and loved ones can live a peaceful life?"
Evelyn released a deep sigh. She remembered that Mende told her that no matter what's going to happen, they have to stick to their plan so that the three of them can get out alive.
The old witch studied Evelyn's face for a few seconds, her eyes landed on the two silver necklaces around her neck, her eyes glimmered. She grinned in amusement, her right hand moved swiftly, removing the necklace from Evelyn's neck in lightning speed.
Oh, no! Evelyn's eye widened in shock. "Give me back my necklace!" she demanded.
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