“Magic didn’t come,” I whispered.
“I’m sure there’s a reason,” Aster said. I grabbed my phone and punched in Magic’s number. It rang out, and I hit it again.
“What?” Magic demanded.
“Where are you?”
“At work. Jesus, Jody, you checking up on me now?” Magic growled.
“No. Nice to know you cared.”
“What now? Why are you being passive-aggressive? Jody, I’ve got shit to attend to. What do you want?”
“Nothing. This was a mistake. Take care, Magic,” I said, choking back tears. Magic didn’t even say goodbye. He just cut the line. Guess I had my answer.
Chapter Four.
Jody
“Get dressed,” Aster ordered, taking over as I struggled to hold myself together. I automatically obeyed as Aster typed frantically on her phone. Whatever the reply was, Aster nodded happily and then bustled around getting me ready. After seeing the doctor and receiving a prescription for vitamins and anti-sickness drugs, I was surprised to find Kanon outside waiting.
“What’s going on?” I asked, feeling shell-shocked.
“Kanon is inviting you to join us.”
“Okay,” I said compliantly.
“No, Jody. Kanon wants you to emigrate to Denmark, too. Magic proved everyone wrong. If Magic missed this, what else will he miss? I was so mistaken about him. Jody, come with us. Kanon knows people who can provide us with jobs, and we’ll be fine. A fresh start may be what you need.”
“Aster, I don’t have a visa, passport, or anything,” I refused. Emigrate? Now?
“That won’t take long to get. Kanon’s club will also help us settle in. Babe, I’m going. Honestly, I love Kanon, and he loves me. And we want you to come too,” Aster insisted.
“Is Aster making you do this for me?” I questioned Kanon. The big guy smiled kindly.
“Ingen(no). Aster asked, but cannot force me to do things I do not wish to do. I agree. You cannot stay here with this man causing this level of unhappiness,” Kanon said.
“I’ll be fine. I won’t play third wheel,” I declared, snapping out of my slump.
“Ja(yes), you are invited. In fact, I insist. Mybrødre(brothers) will love you,” Kanon insisted.
“Kanon, it’s kind, but you and Aster are just starting out, and I won’t intrude.”
“Ja, you must come because I shall kidnap you to make Aster happy. Aster will be miserable without you,” Kanon retorted.
“Jody, what are you hanging around for? Magic clearly isn’t interested anymore.” Aster winced as I physically flinched. She hadn’t meant to be cruel.
“Let me speak to Magic tonight. I’ll try to get through to him. If I fail, then I’ll come. But I don’t have a passport.”
“Kanon wants to head up north for a couple of weeks; we can fast-track the paperwork on the way,” Aster suggested.
“Okay. But I want one last shot with Magic. I can’t believe that what we had is gone. If he talks to me, we can fix what’s wrong,” I replied.
“It’s your life, Boo.” Aster hugged me again, but hiding behind my smile was agony.
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“Is this everything?” Kanon asked as he picked up the final bag.
