Even After Death

The memories before she lost consciousness flooded Olivia. She could only remember the sudden pain in her neck before she fell into a swoon.

When she finally regained her composure, she realized that the room seemed familiar.

"This is..."

She didn't feel well as she had just woken up, especially her head. It felt heavy, clouded by a weight of grogginess.

"We're at Alora Village. You've been cursed, so I was wondering if Madam Wendy could help us out." Ethan hugged her gently.

She nestled her head in his arms. "Is it a powerful curse, Ethan? Can she lift it?"

Near-death experiences were not new to her, hence her relatively calm voice.

"It's a troublesome one, Liv. Your life and Jacqueline's are bound together. It's either you live or die together. Madam Wendy is at her wit's end. Only the witch that cast the curse knows what can be done." "I see. Did something happen to Jacqueline? I felt like I was suffocating."

"I think so." He then cooed, "Don't worry, Liv. Jacqueline is just trying to have room for negotiation by holding you hostage. The other party cast a curse on you for her. As long as we do as they say, you'll be fine."

"What if they want us to let her go?" Olivia asked.

"Liv, as long as it means you'll be fine, I'll do whatever they say," Ethan said firmly.

"But..." She lifted her head in his arms. "You know that she's the cause of my misery. My family was hurt because of her too. If we let her go, we might not be able to find her anymore."

"None of us wants her to stay alive. All we wish is for her to die. But Liv, she's nothing when it comes to you. I don't want anything else other than keeping you alive."

Silence dawned upon Olivia.

Ethan patted her back lightly. "No more overthinking. If you don't feel well, how about getting some rest? Are you hungry?"

"No. Take me for a walk."

"Sure."

Ethan could never leave her side after what had happened. There wasn't a moment when he let go of her hand.

When they reached the middle of the yard, Olivia pointed at one of the rooms. "That was the room you stayed in back then."

Although his vision was impaired,

those days were his happiest

moments. "It's fortunate that net

I had

you. In all these years, those days

were my happiest."

If only Olivia weren't under a curse, Ethan would've been able to have peace of mind.

Kelvin and the others were guarding.

outside the room while Wendy

inside. It wasn't the time for Ethos

be inside, so he stayed with the group.

"Call me if you need anything," said Ethan.

"Okay." Olivia entered the room.

Jacqueline seemed miserable, but she wasn't surprised to see Olivia awake.

"You're awake. It seems like the curse has settled itself in your body."Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Leia looked at Olivia. "A-Are you okay?" Leia sounded awkward, but the concern was evident in her eyes.

Olivia shook her head. "No. When I woke up, I felt like I was drowning in water."

"That's right! You're going to share the pain I feel from now onward, Olivia Fordham!" Jacqueline dementedly.

She gave the others a triumphant gaze. "Any other creative ways to torture me? Bring it on! Whether it's fatabor just painful, Olivia's going to experience the same thing do!"

Leia recalled what she had done to Jacqueline. Did Olivia feel suffocated because of that? Ridiculous!

It was just a curse. How could it affect Olivia that much?

Wendy said solemnly, "She's right."