Sophia's POV
I tucked Aisha in her bed post dinner and she slept within a minute after that. Such a beauty she is. Sleeping like an angel. I wish i can have that peaceful sleep in my life. May be one day. No wonders, she is exhausted after so much of travelling and adventure. Sophia still feels weird about the car incident.
[May be my mind is playing games due to lack of sleep, she think.]
[There is not much to do for now and rest can wait for tomorrow. Moreover, I have to wake up early to go around the city and more importantly I have to prepare for the first meeting tomorrow about the establishment of my work in the city.]
After ensuring all the doors are closed and safely locked, Sophia returned to her room to call for the day. It's not like she is this crazy or scared but new place, new people, no harm in getting a little bit more careful.
She gets into her bed and closed her eyes but no matter how hard she tries, she couldn't sleep. She is tired and feeling a little bit dizzy but dreamland is too far from her. Still, she kept her eyes closed to get some rest. It's not like it is happening to her for the first time. She is used to it as she hasn't had good night sleep from ages.
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"Be a darling and finish your milk. I won't repeat again", Sophia said to Aisha while staring at her right into her eyes.
Aisha kept making cute faces to make Sophia deny her own instruction. But this was not going to happen. No matter how cute she gets, she has to finish her milk.
"Finish it Aisha. Diana is coming to accompany you while I am gone for the meeting. I don't want her to think that you are not able to complete a cup of milk. What would she think of you?" said Sophia knowing that Aisha is only capable of showing tantrums to her. Outside to the others she is like the most silent and calm baby. And she is really calm except in some situations. But she loves her. She is one of the most precious things left to her.
"When are you coming back?" Aisha asked.
"I can't promise anything darling but i will make it quick I promise and I know you don't know Diana well but I know her and I know how great she is with kids. Everyone loves her. She is going to take you to the nearest park and get you ice-cream...
"ICE-CREAMMM" shouted Alisha with such a big smile on her face making Sophia smile too.
Ice-cream is the only thing Sophia can use to calm Aisha down and it works every time. Like a bribe. She loves ice-cream, like really love.
"Hello baby-doll" said Diana from the door by making an entrance. Sophia and Diana exchange the hello looks and Sophia left after saying her goodbyes.
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The meeting was decided to be held at some cafe near the clock tower and it was very easy for Sophia to spot the place even she was new to the town.
"Good morning Mr. Smith", said Sophia as purpose for greeting.
There is a whole formal aura around the Smith. He is the man in his late forties, clean shaved, nice built and he is supposed to help Sophia for establishing an official Historical society in the town.
"I hope you didn't get lost in your way Miss Blake."
"No not at all Mr. Smith. Thank you for picking such an easy venue to locate. Can we discuss business?"
"Before we do that Miss Blake I want to ask you a question if you don't mind."
"No sir. Please feel free to ask."
"Why exactly did you choose this town for creating your historical society? You are not local and the history of this town is not explored much for many people to get attracted here. So, why here, why Mysticburgh?"
"You answered your own question sir. As you said the history of this town is not explored much and hence this place has as much more potential than any other place. And about making people interested in getting here, you leave that to me. That's my job."
"Still, why did you choose Mysticburgh? Do you find the place interesting or people?...
Sophia smiled lightly before replying, "Everything about this town is interested. It has a very rich history. I know why this town is called Mysticburgh. According to the beliefs this town was home to the night howlers, the Werewolves."
As soon as words escaped from the Sophia's mouth, Smith stiffened knowing where this conversation is going. He started wondering how much she exactly knows about this town and how? Smith composed himself and said-
"Werewolves. Really. You believe in such things."
"I am open to any kind of belief sir"
"But I wonder how many more can take interest in this topic"
: As I said, it's my job. Leave it to me. Moreover, no one can claim anything about history like 100%. This town has many historical heritages which need constant and emergent care. Now if you don't have any other questions than can we discuss the actual subject we came for"
"Sure. All your needs are going to be fulfilled but you might need to talk to your ideas and planning's with Mr. Lockwood"
"Lockwood who?"
"He is the most influential person in this town. Without his permission and support, execution of the whole idea is going to be very difficult. So, I suggest you meet him and talk to him. Let's see everything else after that"
"Okay. So fix me a meeting or something. I don't want to delay things unnecessary"
"All right then. There is a small gathering at his villa tonight. I will text you the address. I will introduce you to him and you can share your plans with him then."
"See you tonight."
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"Soon you will get your chance to do your job. Don't even dare to disappoint me. Do it as I told you and be quick and smart about it" said the woman in the long black coat.
"Have faith. I never fail. Your job will be done. I never disappoint my client", replied by the man proudly.
"Good for you. Come becoming a failure and I will tell you then what exactly you are" threatened the woman.
The man flinched on this. He was scary man himself to others but this woman has something in her aura to make even him feel wary of her. How strange he wonders?