Josie woke up and found Penelope sitting in bed beside her and watching a wall.
''P, are you Ok?''
She gave her a small smile…
''Yes, I am… But I will be even better when we get to my family. And we are safe.''
Josie looked at her.
''You haven't slept much…or at all…''
''I am fine…''
''No, you are not…''
Josie pulled her down to her arms and held her.
''I am very grateful for the help you are offering , but you need to take care of yourself too…''
''I know…''
''And I think you need some sleep too…''
''I am not sleepy…''
''I can make you be….''
''With spell?''
''I had something else in mind…but spell is ok too…''
Penelope smirked at that comment.
''And what did you have in mind Miss Saltzman?''
''Sex…''
''Hm… That is something I prefer more than spells.''
''I know…''
She pulled Penelope's shirt to remove it from her and she took off her own. Now they were only in their panties and it was clear that they both needed this. Josie needed the escape the other girl always was and Penelope needed Josie…and to get her mind of things. Josie was right. After they were done having sex, Penelope was relaxed enough to fall asleep and let go of her fears for a moment. During the time Penelope slept, Josie watched few movies and fell asleep again. Around four in the afternoon Penelope woke up and it was time to leave. They found another gas station and bought some food. They were hungry and they had to eat something. Penelope bought Josie all of her favorite snacks and they could continue the drive.
At school was a state of panic. Josie and Penelope were missing. No one knew where they were and a lot of things from Penelope's room were missing. Caroline didn't like the fact that Josie was somewhere with Penelope and she feared if she heard the conversation. Lizzie woke her up that morning with comment that Josie didn't come to the room, but some of the things were missing. They checked right away Penelope's room and saw that there is the same situation. Rick begged Hope to help them find the girls, but she said that she didn't want to be part of it. She said she had argument with both of them and as far as she is concerned, they can die in some ditch. That hurt Rick a lot but he couldn't force Hope to help him. Caroline also wanted to find them ,but she knew she couldn't compel the witch to do the spell, especially Hop who was more than a witch. Emma also didn't want to use dark magic. She believed that two girls would be back in a day or two… She believed it was young love and need to be alone. Hope got out of the school and called Penelope. They answered right away.
''How are things there?''
''They want me to do a locator spell for you. I said no. I said we had an argument and that two of you are dead for me.''
''Good…''
''Park what is happening?''
''In few words, Lizzie and Caroline want to kill Josie… She is part of the Gemini coven and they have to merge. They want Lizzie to win, Rick is compelled and has no idea what they want.''
''And I believed my family is complicated.''
''You have no idea.''
''What will you do?''
''We are going to my family.''
Hope was not sure how smart that is.
''Are you sure? You know why you left, are you sure you can live that life?''
''That is the only thing I could think of.''
''Good luck…''
'' I know.''
Josie noticed how tense Penelope was. She had no idea how to help her and she felt bad for dragging Penelope into her family situation.
''Are you ok P?''
''I am… I just want us to get there as soon as possible.''
''I know…''
Josie took her hand.
''Thank you Penny…''
''Don't thank me Jojo… I am not sure I am doing the right thing…''
''What do you mean?''
''My coven can protect you, but I am afraid it's not what you might want from life.''
''What do you mean?''
''They are dark magic users… And as I said every coven has it's rituals and ceremonies that take place at certain time…''
Josei was not really happy about it, but if they could keep her alive, she will take.
''What is yours?''
''You might have to kill someone…''
Josie just looked at Penelope very shocked.
''What?''
''It's dark magic Josie…And I am sorry for dragging you into this…but it's the only thing I could figure out…''
''Did you…?''
Penelope looked at Josie and finished what she wanted to ask.
''Kill someone?''
''Yes…''
There was short silence…
''Yes, I did… I killed few people….''
''Penny…''
''I had to… It was for my coven and I believed it was the right thing to do… You must understand that the values I grew up with are different than yours.''
''I don't know what mine are after that night in the library…''
''I understand.''
''No, you don't. I always believed I would have them and that my family was good, honest and someone who loves me. That thing in the library was a cold shower for me.''
''I always knew there was something dark in our family… I grew up in darkness Josie and only moment of light I had was when we met. You are the only light in my life Jojo… And it's killing me that you might have to give it up…''
Josie was silent because she had no idea what to say to Penelope.
''Can you stop the car for a minute…''
Penelope did what Josie asked her to do. She found a place to stop the car and Josie got her to face her.
''I love you Penelope Park… I love you so much… and let me tell you one more thing. I am not a saint, or angel or anything perfect and pure… Maybe your darkness is stronger than mine… Maybe you let the dark dominate most of your life…But I have it too… I have so much of it inside of me Penny… And if I do something out of the character, it's not your fault… You can't force me to be dark… I simply am…as everyone is… I just refuse to let my darkness take over…''
''I don't want you to give up your light for my family…''
''I will not… But I need you Penny to trust me… I will be ok…even if it comes to taking lives… I will have you to remind me who I am.''
She kissed the other girl and smiled.
''I know that you don't believe what I am saying…but…YOU ARE MY LIGHT PENELOPE… Even when I face my darkest moments, I find light in you. In your smile, in your presence…in you love… Even when you are too cool to say you love me and make me feel like shit… I find the light in you.''
Penelope wiped small tear from her face.
''You are weird.''
''And you love that about me.''
''I do… I love you so much…''
''I love you too.''
''I know…''
''That's my line Saltzman…''
''Really? Only yours?''
''In that tone, yes….''
''You are so full of yourself Penelope…''
She winked at Josie…
''I know… And that's how you do it Jojo…''
They drove some more… and finally after more than thirty hours of driving they managed to arrive to Penelope's house. It was huge. She put in the code at the gate and the gate opened. They drove few more minutes and they were in front of the house. Older woman and man got out of the house and greeted them.
''Good morning Miss Parker… We really missed you around here.''
Josie was not expecting that. Penelope's last name was not Park?
''Hello Mrs. Oliver. I missed you too… Mr. Oliver…''
''Miss Parker…''
''Where are my mom and dad?''
'' Your parents are in the library waiting for you and you companion.''
''Mr. Oliver, you can bring our things to my room.''
Mrs. Oliver was confused….
''Miss Parker, there are many rooms in this house. Your friend doesn't have to share with you.''
''She is my girlfriend…''
''Oh… Ok… Mr. Oliver will bring your things upstairs to you room…''
They got into the house. Josie was looking around. There were many antique objects and furniture. House was huge, it was even bigger from the inside. She took Josie's hand and led her to the library door…
''Here goes nothing…''
She opened the door and they were greeted by Penelope's parents. Josie was stunned by how beautiful they were.
''Mom, dad… ''
Woman smiled at them and opened her arms.
''Penelope…''
She let go of Josie and went to her mother's arms… Her father joined the hug and he even had a small smile on his face.
''I am glad you are back my sweet dark angel… You were really missed around here.''
''I missed you too mom and dad.''
''We are glad to have you home…''
Then the woman looked at Josei and she saw the same eyes Penelope has.
''Even if it is for someone else…''
She let go of Penelope and came to Josie… Josie was frightened and taken by the women at the same time.
''My name is Persephone Parker…and this is my husband Michael. Penelope explained that you are in some serious trouble… Welcome to our home. We will try to help you and keep you safe.''
''Thank you Mrs. Park..er… I am Josie…Josette Saltzman… I am very pleased to meet you and thank you for taking me in…''
''You matter to Penelope enough for her to come back home… We are grateful to you for making it possible for us to have our daughter back...''
''Mom…''
''It's ok Penelope… I won't go any further… Let's have some tea and sandwiches and get to know each other… After all, Miss Saltzman is becoming family…''
Josie noticed that Penelope was happy to see her mom and dad, but far from happy for being home… She felt bad for making her come back. She had no idea what was the reason for Penelope to leave and how will that influence their relationship. She also noticed how Penelope was reserved and careful with what she was saying. She was under impression that something big happened and Penelope didn't want to talk about it. She now stepped into new family secrets she had no idea about.