Max's aura oozed danger and extreme coldness that made Jade want to swallow her words , she had gone too far this time . She had crossed the line forgetting who she was talking to due to her jealousy and anger , Max casually slipped his hands in his pockets and strode away leaving Jade a bit shaken by his not so suppressed aura .
On one of the roof tops of the buildings at the academy two silhouettes could be seen conversing .
"Jiggs what did you find out about that girl ? " questioned one of voices , " Just the ordinary poor family , scholarship , good and that kind of stuff " replied another voice lazily . " Find out more about her , I don't think that's only what there is " the other voice said not satisfied with the info , the boy named Jiggs nodded and walked away lazily.
Two weeks later Julie and her friends were hanging their washed cloths at the back of their dorm when Jane asked " Hey Sylvia you've been here longer than us right ? , " Yeah " Sylvia replied. " So have you ever seen the headmistress cause since I got here no one's said anything about her beside her being a creepy old lady whose always in her office " Jane explained .
" Yeah I've seen her twice before but then she disappeared overnight maybe she's on a business trip or something " Sylvia shrugged . " So whose in charge of the academy now ? " Julie asked , " Well as of now Mrs Young " Sylvia replied .
" Jane I really miss Celine I wish she was here with us " Julie wished sadly , " I miss her too but I know you miss Henry more " Jane winked and Julie turned flustered .
" Hey you two what are you talking about whose Henry ? " Sylvia questioned , " His Julie's childhood best friend and beloved crush . And he still is " Jane confirmed with a knowing smile , " That's not true at all " Julie denied .
" Sylvia can I be your assistant in designing the outfit for the fashion show? " asked Jane and Sylvia agreed. After they were done they cleaned themselves up and went to the library to prepare themselves for the upcoming exams .
When they arrived everything felt magical giving a vibe of elf magic library . The books were properly arranged in wooden polished book shelves , it felt like it was not the first time Julie was there but then again it was . The scent of the books and the wood in the air was refreshing to Julie cause the library seemed to be the only building at the academy that wasn't dull and creepy.
Jane was amazed too since this was the first time she had stepped in the library . She was lazy when it came to reading books , she loved to move around so reading and staying still was a problem .
There were few students at the long studying tables , instructions were hung over the brownish coloured walls neatly , on the left wall a tree was carved onto it where small light bulbs were placed on the small compartments spaces meant for the flowers and fruits so it looked like the tree's branches were holding the light bulbs.
There were several other carves some nice and normal while some odd and creepy like the carved wall sculpture at the back of the library of a black bat surrounded by blackish green vines filled with flaming thorns .
Julie felt something odd and scary about the bat , the thorns and the flames but when she was about to touch it . A woman's voice interrupted her beforehand '' Odd but thrillingly beautiful isn't it Miss Damien '' The voice came out as whisper but Julie still heard the strong base she was startled . When she turned around her brown eyes met a pair of shiny green ones behind gold made glasses that belonged to the woman who had startled her before .
" How did you know my_my name ? " Julie asked hesitantly , the woman had curly blonde hair tied with a black ribbon and a calmly composed expression on her pretty face . Her creamy dress reached below her knees , the black heels had a normal size , elegance and familiarity filled the air instantly with a dash of expensive women's perfume .
" Well I heard one of the girls you came in with call you that..... ooh ! where are my manners I forgot to introduce myself....my name is Isabel Davine Rolfe but you can call me Isa ' the woman introduced herself with a small and gentle smile . Julie felt a bit out of place to be calling her Isa the woman was unexpectedly acting familiar with her but never the less she called " Miss Isa nice to meet you and yes it is odd and beautiful " Julie replied with and the woman named Isabel nodded .
" Do you like it.... Julie ?"The woman took a pause as if conflicting whether to utter the name or not . " Yeah I think so....I wonder who made it " Julie stated , " Let me surprise you then...am the one who made it years ago " the woman replied.
" Does that mean you are a painter ? ' Julie asked the woman who stepped in front of the painted wall , " If you put it that way then yes I am but I prefer an Articarve " she clarified . Julie having heard the title for the first time pondered on it until she heard the woman say " Don't worry much about it , that's the title I have back..... home " the wad a distance sadness in her green eyes but quickly disappeared . " Where's you home Miss Isa ? " Julie asked curiously .
" Home ! it's Arcadia a land very far from here , it's a beautiful place one can never get tired of.....do you wanna come with me to go see it ? " Miss Isabel asked Julie who was quick to shake her head and deny nervously . She just met the woman and yet she's already being over friendy with her , no way is she going to accept . "It's okay .....it's far any way and we've just met maybe someday when we get to know each other more than now you will ' the woman said apologetically .
" Dear you stil_ I mean you are pretty your mother must be proud of you " Miss Isa praised but with a hidden intention to it , " Not so much but you are prettier and beautiful even with glasses on " Julie complimented ' my husband thinks so too but my sons don't instead they tease me once in a while ' Miss Isa smiled recalling some of her beautiful memories.
" Oh ! look at the time am late , am going to meet my son do you wanna meet him ? ' Miss Isabel asked while covering her golden watch with the dress' long sleeve . " No ! I don't think I can I have things to do and... maybe next time ' Julie politely declined .
" Alright Dear see you next time Julie " Miss Isabel said and without warning pulled her into her embrace , Julie was caught off guard but still hugged her back hesitantly .
She felt good and bubbly inside when she pulled back her eyes were a bit moist but when she blinked she was normal again . ' Forgive me I was wrong " Miss Isabel apologized . ' No it's fine.....I have to go see you ' Julie turned and left hurriedly .
" Great mother you've just broken the world record for the weirdest and creepiest blonde in the world " A male voice spoke behind her , the boy was leaning lazily on one of the book shelves taking a bite of an apple . " Nice to see you again son ! ' Miss Isabel turned around with a big warm smile meant for her lovely and dearest son .