Just Add Magic
Chapter 2
It was almost evening and all the stars were shining bright like diamonds in the sky. Rikki was sighing as she looked through the window and saw her father getting into the car. The moon shone on him yet another night.
Cole was wearing a suit like the ones he used to wear when he was a lawyer. He drove to Golden Sea restaurant where he saw Phoebe sitting close to the window. He went and sat next to her. He stared at her. Her sweet brown hair. Her passionate yet loving brown eyes. The same ones he fell in love with before Rikki was born.
"Hi," He said. Phoebe smiled.
"Hi," she replied. Phoebe tucked a strand of hair behind her rosy pink ear. Phoebe looked into his eyes.
"It's been a while," Phoebe said to make conversation. Cole nodded.
"I actually thought you died. I'm sorry for what I did," Phoebe apologized. Cole looked deep into her eyes.
"I was for three years but then they, the elders, gave me another chance if I raise my daughter Rikki," Cole stated. Phoebe nodded.
"Do you know about me and…?" Phoebe trailed as Cole nodded. She mouthed an 'oh' with her mouth signing that she said that by accident and didn't mean for it to be by any chance taken as offence.
Rikki was at Emma's house. They were going to have a sleepover together since it was the week-end and Rikki didn't want to sleep at her house. Bella was also at Emma's house. At that moment they were playing a game of truth-or-dare.
"Truth or dare?" Rikki asked Emma.
"Dare," Emma replied. Rikki thought for a moment then chuckled.
"I dare you to freeze the water Elliot is showering in and take a footage of it!" Rikki dared. Emma's eyes widened but then she stuck her hand out as she sealed the deal. The three girls crept down to the toilet. When they got in, Emma froze the doorknob. Rikki reached up to the ceiling and taped the video camera on. Emma then hid in a secret compartment in the ceiling. It had a tiny hole in it so Emma could see Elliot and when the time was right, she would freeze the water. She imagined what it would be like and laughed at the thought. Rikki and Bella then left the room into the bedroom with the video which was being filmed in the toilet on their computer.
The oak door opened. Rikki instantly pressed the 'record' button. Elliot stepped into the shower. There was a rumble on the ceiling. Rikki and Bella but their lips scared that Emma's hiding place may be revealed. Elliot simply looked up then continued his shower. They saw the water gradually turn t ice. Steam rose from the shower place. Rikki and Bella exchanged glances. Success. They heard a scream. A girly scream.
"Holy SHIT!" Elliot swore. Rikki and Bella burst into fits of laughter.
When Emma walked into the room her friends shook her hand. She was covered in dust. She was smiling like crazy.
"That was awesome!" Emma exclaimed.
Cole and Phoebe were onto their main dish now. Cole was eating butter-dipped king lobster. Phoebe was having steak. They were both enjoying the food as well as the date.
"Chris was at magic school for his first lesson in year six. The class was learning how to turn stuff into animals. Chris then turned the Mr. Frederick into a frog. He then shouted, which Princess wants to kiss this frog and become his queen. No-one was willing to step forward. In the end Piper had to go. Leo wasn't really happy but it was a good reason. When Mr. Frederick turned into his normal self. Piper immediately pulled from him. You should have seen her face!" Phoebe laughed. Cole also laughed.
"Are you serious?" Cole asked. Phoebe nodded.
"How about Rikki? Any funny moments with her?" Phoebe asked. Cole pursed his lips.
It was Rikki's turn in truth-or-dare. Bella took the opportunity to ask her.
"Truth or dare?" Bella asked.
"Truth," Rikki replied. Bella eyed Rikki.
"Will your dad ever like anybody but your mum?" Bella asked. The question felt like a knife stabbing through Rikki's heart. Rikki hesitated.
"He's actually dating Miss Halliwell," Rikki answered. Bella stared at her.
"Miss Halliwell?! That is SO cool! I know many boys in the class who would want to be with her!" Emma exclaimed. Rikki just nodded calmly and smiled grimly.
"Yeah. Lucky him!" Rikki said, gritting her teeth. Bella punched Rikki softly on her arm.
"So, how is it going to be having our teacher as your stepmother?" Bella teased. Rikki laughed at the thought.
"I would probably have to study each evening and do homework on the night it was given!" Rikki said. Everyone laughed.
"So, how was it with Rikki," Phoebe asked.
"She was kind of hard to raise. She has always been very contained. She's always with her friends," Cole answered. Phoebe nodded.
"It must be hard raising a daughter that's not yours," Phoebe teased. Cole stared at her.
"Actually…" He tried to tell her but then was cut off short.
"Oh my GOD! She's OUR daughter?! Why have you never told me?" Phoebe exclaimed happily. Cole smiled.
"I thought she was dead! This is SO good!" Phoebe whispered. Cole smiled.
"I'm sorry I never told you before," He apologized.
"No, I understand why you did not tell me," Phoebe told him. Cole's eyes filled with hope. Phoebe's phone ringed.
"Shit. Family emergency, I'm so sorry. I have to go…" Phoebe excused. Cole looked at her.
"What happened?" he asked. Phoebe bit her lips.
"Nothing. Just that the chimney sort of caught on fire," Phoebe tried to make up an excuse. Cole smiled.
"Phoebe. What happened?" Cole asked again. Phoebe smiled.
"Demon attack at the house," She said. Cole nodded.
"I could send you there," Cole suggested. Phoebe smiled.
"That would be great," Phoebe said.
Rikki poured the lemonade into her glass as she pointed at Emma.
"Bella, truth or dare?" Emma asked. Bella looked up innocently.
"I'm sorry, what?" She tried to say but then burst out into a laugh whilst the other girls looked at her awkwardly.
"Dare," She finally said. Emma thought.
"I dare you to…" Emma trailed off as she whispered something in Bella's ear. They both giggled. Phoebe looked up, confused. Just then Bella threw water at Rikki. Right when it was covering Rikki, Emma froze the water leaving Rikki unable to move. Her lemonade then turned to jelly.
"N-n-not f-funny g-guys-s," She stuttered. All of them laughed.
"Why don't you just, I don't know, melt the ice?" Emma suggested jokingly. Rikki gave her a death glare. She wished that she could just go behind them and kick them. Suddenly, her consciousness was leaded behind her friends. Her friends saw her as unconscious. She saw herself, her head bobbing down. She smiled. She touched the table and felt it solid. She wasn't dead. She was where she wanted to be.
"What did we do?" Bella gasped. Rikki grinned. She sat down, then started whistling. Emma and Bella looked back and saw Rikki.
"Oh my god Rikki! We were worried sick!" Emma scolded.
"I got a new power," Rikki smiled smugly as she nodded. Bella gasped and high-fived Rikki, which Rikki turned down. Bella frowned.
"Now until you unfreeze me," Rikki said, pointing to herself. Her lips were turning a pale shade of lavender. Emma unfroze her then Bella jellified the water. Rikki went back into her body then shook free from the jelly although there were some bits of slimy water left on her. They all laughed before switching to another game.