The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 129

Amber and Cornelia waved their hands while watching the carriage exiting the iron gate of the Portwell Mansion. Lady Helen was on her way back to the capital.

Now is the time.

Amber looked at her aunt. “Um… Aunt… I would like to ask you an important question,” she asked as they entered the house.

Cornelia halted on her steps and looked at Amber. “What is it?” she asked.

“I’m currently wearing an invisible medallion hanging on a bracelet on my neck. I can see it but others can’t see it. I would like to ask how did the medallion arrive to my neck? Who put the medallion on my neck? I don’t remember wearing this thing for a while. I only know of its existence lately,” Amber said in a low voice.

Cornelia shook her head. “I don’t know what you’re talking about, child. Right now, I can’t see the medallion on your neck, therefore, how am I suppose to believe that you are wearing one right now?” she said, shaking her head in disbelief.

Amber breathed deeply. Her aunt is right, since she can’t see the medallion it would be hard for her to believe that it even existed in the first place.

“Child-? Anything else?” Cornelia asked.

Amber sighed and shook her head. “No more, Aunt. Just forget what I told you today…”

“Okay, come with me, let’s tour the plantation today. I want to visit the workers on site. I’ll go to my room first to change my clothes,” Cornelia said.

The two women climbed the stairs and went to their rooms.

Inside Cornelia’s room. She lowered herself on the bed. She remembered what Amara told her, that if Amber will finally discover the medallion on her neck, that’s the time the medallion is finally awakened and her life would change, and she might leave the mansion anytime.

She felt sad, thinking of the possibility that the girl will eventually leave her side. Amber is already close to her despite the short time that she spent in the mansion, under her care. She’s fond of the girl, she’s like her beloved daughter that she could never have.

She released a deep sigh. She shouldn’t hope too much that the girl will stay by her side forever. Beginning today, she will prepare herself to face the day that Amber will finally leave her side and go back to where she comes from.

Done musing, she grabbed clothes from the closet and donned them in the bathroom. She emerged a moment later, exited the room, and went to Amber’s room.

A few minutes later.

The two women can be seen walking down the stairs, exiting the house, and boarding the carriage waiting outside.

Hours went by.

The night finally arrives.

After eating dinner, Cornelia spent her time in the kitchen chatting with the cook, on the other hand, Amber retired to her room, waiting excitedly for Ivy’s visit.

She picked up a book from the bookshelf and began reading it to pass time.

She kept glancing at the window.

It was already 9:00 in the evening when she heard the familiar chirping of the bird. Her eyes brighten when she saw Ivy on the window. She put the book down and looked at her friend. “Come here! I’ve been waiting for ages for your visit!” she said excitedly.

Ivy the bird flew towards the bed and landed on Amber’s lap.

Amber looked at her friend. “How are you?” she asked.

“I’m fine. I’m glad you’re back here in Portwell Mansion. How’s your experience in the capital? Was it good? Enjoyable?” Ivy asked.

“Not bad, I just don’t like the modeling part. I’m not fit to be a model. I only did my best just to help the lady’s friend whose business is struggling. Anyways, how’s Edward’s health?” she inquired.

“He’s getting better each day. He’s no longer looking like skin and bones, he’s getting fatter now ‘coz he eats a lot, thanks to you!” Ivy said gratefully.

Amber smiled and said, “Nice to know that. I’m happy for your brother’s speedy recovery.”

“Because you are good to us, I will give you a surprise!” Ivy said.

Amber stared at her friend for a long time. Why does she start feeling nervous all of a sudden?

“Are you ready to receive the surprise?” Ivy asked.

Amber nodded her head. “Yeah! bring it on!” she said in great anticipation.

“Alright, I need you to come with me. I’ll bring you to my place because the surprise is already there, waiting for you!” Ivy said.

A frown appeared on Amber’s face. “Huh? What kind of surprise is that? Can you give me a hint? Is it a pet? A food? Flowers or fruits?” she asked curiously.

“Secret… if I’ll give you a hint it’s no longer a surprise,” Ivy said.

“Okay fine, I’ll stop pestering you now. Just bring me there to your place so that I’ll know why you’re so secretive when it comes to your surprise for me,” Amber said. She stood up and grabbed the jacket hanging on the door and donned it.

A few minutes later.

“Ready-?” Ivy asked.

“Yup!” Amber replied.

“Chose our mode of transportation today. Magic carpet or teleportation-?” Ivy asked.

“I want an exhilarating magic carpet ride!” Amber gushes.

“Alright, I’ll summon my magic carpet now,” Ivy said. She was about to wield her power … but suddenly a knock on the door stopped her.

Oh, no! Amber looked at the door, she quickly placed her index finger on her mouth and looked at Ivy. “Shh, keep quiet!” she said.

“I’ll return later!” Ivy said, she flew towards the window and disappeared into the darkness of the night.

Amber walked towards the door and open it. Cornelia was standing in the doorway. “Aunt… do you need anything?” she asked, opening the door wide.

Cornelia entered the room. She heard Amber talking to someone earlier when she pressed her ear on the door. “Are you talking to someone?” she asked.

“Nope!” Amber answered quickly. She picked up the book and showed it to her aunt. “I read the book aloud – that’s why it sounds like I’m talking to someone else…” she explained.

Cornelia looked at the book and smiled. “Ah, okay. Continue then… I won’t stay longer,” she said and walked towards the door. She looked at Amber one last time before exiting the door.

Cornelia closed the door behind her. She walked into the hallway and entered her room but didn’t lock the door.

Amber went to the door and open it, she looked outside, the hallway is empty. Good! Her aunt had already gone to her room, she closed the door and went to the window to signal Ivy that her room is already clear.

Meanwhile…

Cornelia exited the door and walked quietly in the hallway, careful not to walk noisily. When she reached Amber’s room, she pressed her ears on the door, she was greeted with silence.

Strange!

Did Amber already go to sleep?

She waited for a few minutes outside the door. She knows what to do…

Inside the room.

Ivy was back in the room and summoned the magic carpet, it materialized on the floor.

Amber stepped quietly into the magic carpet and it hovered in the air, passing through the window and disappearing into the night.

Ten minutes passed.

Outside the door.

Cornelia already waited enough. She knocked on the door three times… then five times… still no reply from the inside.

She fished out the key from the pocket of her skirt and inserted it into the doorknob.

A few minutes later, Cornelia was already standing in the middle of Amber’s room.

The girl was not in her bed, not in the bathroom either. Where is she?

Cornelia’s brows knitted together in confusion. “Where is Amber? Why she’s not in her room at this hour?” she asked loudly in bewilderment. She went to the open window and looked everywhere. She can only see darkness outside.

She went back to the bed and check for evidence of what may have transpired earlier?

Why didn’t she see Amber leaving the room? She didn’t even hear the door opening and closing which can attest that the girl left her room and went downstairs.

Which means Amber is inside her room the whole time.

But where did she go?

C-could it be that Amber’s disappearance was caused by the medallion?

Sighing deeply, she went to bed and lie down. It’s too early to worry about Amber. She will wait for her return even if that means she will sleep in the girl’s room for tonight.

Meanwhile…

A few miles away, the magic carpet finally landed in the forest in front of Ivy’s house.

“We’re finally here!” Ivy announced.

Amber stepped into the ground and the magic carpet vanished into thin air instantly.

Suddenly… the door materialized in the trunk of the tree, opening instantly.

“Let’s go inside!” Ivy said and flew towards the door.

A few minutes later. Ivy and Amber were already inside the room.

Amber saw a handsome guy sleeping on the corner, his eyes closed. Confused, she went closer. “Where is Edward? This guy is not your brother, right? Who is this guy?” she asked Ivy.

“Looked at his face closely. You didn’t notice him at all? You know him in your past!” Ivy said.

Frowning, Amber studied the guy’s physical features closely. How come Ivy declared that she know this guy? The longer she stared at him the more her heart beats fast… he’s looking somewhat familiar to her… but she can’t remember anything about this guy, why?

She looked at Ivy, the bird still floating in the air. “You said that I know this guy, what is his name?” she asked.

“His name is Rhett, he is part human and part werewolf,” Ivy replied casually.

Amber’s brows furrowed. “And what is my relationship to this guy?”

“She is your lover in the cave in your previous life – before you arrive in Portwell Mansion,” Ivy replied.

Amber’s eyes widened in surprise. “Whaaaat… are you talking about?” her voice trembled as the confusion set in her consciousness. Her head began to throb painfully.. As if Ivy’s revelation triggered something in her.