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"Is this Sally?" Keg rasped, bringing out his hand. Sophie ignored it, knowing he probably hadn't washed it in days. "It's Sophie actually." Oliver corrected, flashing her a smile. "Soph, meet Keg," he pointed to Keg with his index finger shooting up. "Hi Keg. So, when do I get started?" Keg chuckled, nodding. "I like 'er." Sophie smiled with approval. "Where'd you find Sally, Little lady?" I chuckled, shrugging. "In the park."
"Why don't you change into your new uniform. It's the pink leotard at the back." Sophie nodded, hugging Oliver before leaving us both. Sophie and I weren't really on speaking terms, mainly because of what happened earlier today. "So...Are we going to leave yet?" I questioned, fiddling with my fingers. No response. I looked up, realizing Oliver was making his way backstage, just like I thought. I sighed, turning my back. At this rate, Tedros wasn't going to wake up any time now, my friends hate me, and I'm a third wheel.
"Little Lady?" I turned my head, looking straight at Keg. He gestured me over, a bottle in his hands. "Wanna gamble? I've got a twenty, don't mind to lose 'em all." I chuckled, swiping his wallet out of his hands. "Maybe we can give out your credit card too, m'right..." He came closer and I nearly gagged at the smell of alcohol. He took his wallet, pushing it into his pocket. "Why don't you sit next to Cubbie over there. He's great, nearly as great as that boyfriend of yours," My cheeks went a shade of red before turning scarlet. I batted my eyelashes, trying my best not to cry. I trailed my eyes to 'Cubbie', almost choking when I realized who it was. The twenty pounds slipped out of my fingers and luckily was caught by Keg. He slid it back in between, pushing my back as he gestured me to sit with 'Cubbie'. Not wanting to disappoint someone else, I took a seat next to him, shielding my eyes.
"Okay, who is ready to start gambling?" Keg questioned, his mic in his hands. A roar of middle aged and teens screamed whilst older people clapped their hands with agreement. "First we have are oldest contestant, started from when my father was just a bartender, Keele." I sighed, hoping that he'd get through this really quickly.
"We'll start with blackjack," I slipped on a hat and a jacket I found on the floor, hoping to hide my identity from the guy I was sitting next too. "Want me to change your money into chips?" He questioned, I hesitated, clearing my voice. "Nice try," I said in a low husky voice. "You won't get me out that easily." The voice was failing, it would be best if I kept my mouth shut for the whole thing. Cubbie grunted, standing up from his seat. I turned around, lifting the hat, just to know who he was talking too. "I'm going for the one in that hat, he looks like a smart one." He was talking to the blonde bimbo dressed with a red hat and a similar fashion sense to Sophie. She gave him a kiss and went to go and change her money.
I grunted, I felt angry with myself. I must say, before Colton showed his real colors, he was a great boyfriend. I wasn't going to show him who I was though, that'd be too awkward. He sat back down as I shot up, ready to change my money. I had seen Tedros do it before, it wouldn't be too hard. I inserted my money, holding up a queue as I tried to make sense of what the computer said on the screen. "Press green, newbie!" A grumpy man yelled from behind, I turned to him, sending a death glare which shut him up and pressed the green button. Collecting all the coins, I moved back to the table, slamming it into one corner.
"Eager to win?" Colton chuckled dryly, cracking his knuckles. I shuddered, I wasn't in for trouble, I just wanted to waste time whilst Sophie did her new job and Oliver stood there watching as if he was her dad. He oddly reminded me of Tedros. He seems as if he's regretting driving her over here with a sour face expression which reminds me of Tedros since he was annoyed with my decision. "Flip off young man!" I croaked, slamming my fist on the table.
He gave me an odd look, examining my hand, as if he knew me. Pushing it into my sleeves, I waited for the game to start. Colton sighed heavily, gathering his money as the others did so too. "Okay, let's begin!" Keg roared, enjoying every bit. We shared two decks of cards between six people and then we began to ante. I deposited £5 whilst the others deposited from 5-10. Colton had the same amount as I had, watching me closely.
The dealer began flipping from right to left till all of us had up and down cards. I peeked at my down cards, only to notice Colton did that as well. Colton grunted, clearing his throat. "You think I didn't see that, sunny boy?" I chuckled, nudging him. "Between us, I saw nothing, grandpa..." I almost felt sick to my stomach as those words slipped from his mouth. I was hoping people would at least call me grandma in a couple of years.
Half way through the game, I looked up, staring at Oliver who was still looking at Sophie who was being showered with money. She had slipped in the heels a couple of times, but played it off casually as if it was all a little game. People loved her though, her blonde locks were flying everywhere.
Looking down, I pulled out an ace. Ten more and I'd win all this. It wasn't like I was going to spend it on myself though, I would at least put it in Tedros' bank or buy him something. I missed him so much, everything seemed to revolve around him. I sighed, lounging on my chair.
"We've been playing this forever, can someone just win this game!" Keg sighed, nudging me at the back. I choked slightly, reviving myself as I stared at Colton. He had been staring at me for a while, probably waiting for me to show my cards once again, but I wasn't going to do that.
Colton pulled out an eight, now it was my turn to pull out something. I pulled out a ten, everyone's eyes popping. "And the winner is- woah!" I screamed as I was tackled to the ground by Colton. His doll friend pulled out a gun, flashing it in everybody's faces. My hat fell off, rolling north, giving Colton a view of my face. His eyes widened as he backed away slowly. "Agatha...? Deedee, take the money, quick!" Everyone stood in shock as he ran past the machine, stunning it with a laser. We watched as money poured out. Grabbing it, he ran past the stage, causing Sophie to fall.
The last thing I saw before blacking out was Sophie's face as Oliver caught her in his arms.
"Little Lady, wake up..." Keg slapped my face, causing me to slur. "What happened?" I managed a croak, my throat sore along with my right cheek. "You blacked out..." Oliver mentioned, clearing his throat. I examined him: teary eyes and sweaty armpits, he looked a mess. "It seems like you have a rib out of place and a bruise on your cheek." I had landed on my head with a very bad thump and everything started to become blurry. I tried to close my eyes, but they wouldn't allow me.
"You've got to try and keep your eyes open, just until the ambulance come." I sighed. It was so cold and all I wanted to do was sleep. "Why aren't they coming?" Sophie staggered, pacing up and down. I blinked twice, I had never seen her care so much.
Chapter one in are lives wasn't the best, I'd like to believe we were friends, but Sophie in the past wouldn't like to think so. When we came back nothing changed at all, I was still the witch and she was still the princess.
I opened my eyes again. I was now in the ambulance, meaning I had blacked out. I was in severe pain now, my chest was hurting and so was my cheek. I had developed a bruise there.
"Give her the oxygen supplier, this air isn't good enough..." One doctor ordered. He turned around, typing into a computer whilst the other took the mask. "What about Tedros?" I rasped, getting stares from both Sophie and Oliver.
"He's fine, in great shape. But this is no time to speak about him." Sophie scowled me, crossing her arms. It didn't feel right to drop the conversation, I had to make sure he was okay because they were giving me no information whatsoever.
"Agatha, I don't think you can take that at the moment..." Oliver cleared his throat, looking at the doctor. He nodded, opening his mouth to speak. "Emotion can interfere with how your bloods flowing at the moment. It can stop the heart, so maybe calm down."
He mumbled something to the rest, but my eyes had become blurry with tears. I just wanted to leave, I was strapped down to a bed with no information whatsoever. I couldn't take all of this. I looked over to Sophie who had simply nodded.
Suddenly a tear slipped down my eye and a piercing pain was shot through my body. I screamed, which only doubled the pain. "Agatha?!" I felt a tiny electric shock go through my arm and suddenly I was out.
"I can't see her heartbeat..." A voice mumbled, quite worried. "It's not showing on the chart..." It said again. Slowly I regained vision and was now seeing properly. "Are-what-Ted-" I felt another sharp pain shoot through my veins.
"She's awake!" Sophie shrieked with fright. Oliver stood up, peering into my eyes. "What is going on?" I croaked, wondering how I got here. "The doctor put some drugs in you..." Oliver sighed, sitting down. "To force you to sleep." Sophie finished.
"So..." I started. "When can I leave?" I questioned. Whatever they would say couldn't overpower how I felt at the moment. I felt isolated and excluded. I wanted to know what was going on with Tedros, and they wouldn't tell me.
The doctor wasn't wrong though. Every time I mention or even think of...him my heart and veins keep triggering pain.
"We don't know yet, but people just keep leaving one by one. I can't imagine how life is going to be like when you're gone..." Sophie sighed. I cocked an eyebrow. 'Is'? I don't remember telling anyone I was going to die. "If you leave, she mean... But that won't happen." He sent her a stare causing her to sigh.
"What? What's going on?" I questioned, oblivious to the hints they were throwing at me. Oliver sighed, his eyes watering. He rubbed his neck, clearing his throat.
"Tedros could be moved to Angels Hospice today."