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Chapter 8 - chapter 8

A Close Call

After completing her last delivery of the day, Aelira returned to Lou's pub, greeted by her assistant, who seemed unusually excited. The device she had lost on her first night on Earth was finally emitting a faint signal nearby. It was the first real sign of hope that she might find a way to return home. Without hesitation, Aelira and her assistant set off, weaving through the bustling city streets, following the signal's trail.

The signal led them to an elegant mansion, a grand estate surrounded by lush gardens and high walls. Her assistant quickly deduced that this was the residence of a well-known millionaire—a man with significant influence in the city. Determined to retrieve her device, Aelira knew she had to sneak in undetected, relying on her assistant's guidance.

Once inside, they moved quietly from room to room, the mansion's opulent decor almost overwhelming. The walls were adorned with fine art, the floors covered in rich carpets, and the air smelled faintly of luxury. Each time they thought they were closing in on the signal's source, it vanished, only to reappear in another part of the mansion. Frustration crept in, but Aelira remained focused, determined to reclaim her lost technology.

As they ventured down a dimly lit hallway, the signal grew stronger, guiding them to a large bathroom. Aelira paused, hearing the sound of running water from inside. Cautiously, she peeked in and froze in shock. Through the steam, she saw a man showering—broad-shouldered, tall, and exuding a familiar aura. Her heart skipped a beat. It was him. Arthur, the man she had saved that fateful night.

For a moment, Aelira stood transfixed, unable to believe her eyes. She hadn't expected to see him again, least of all under such circumstances. Her assistant nudged her gently, pulling her from her daze, reminding her of their mission. She shook off her surprise, but questions flooded her mind. Could Arthur have her device? Was he somehow connected to it?

Before she could decide what to do next, the signal abruptly faded, leaving her disoriented. Inside the bathroom, Arthur sensed something strange, a presence he couldn't quite place. He turned off the shower and quickly wrapped a towel around himself, scanning the room with growing suspicion. His sharp eyes swept over the hallway as if he could sense someone—or something—lurking nearby.

Aelira and her assistant reacted instantly. She activated her invisibility power, and they held their breath, staying perfectly still. Arthur moved closer, his brows furrowed, searching the empty space before him. The tension was palpable as he stood just inches away from where they hid. After a long, heart-pounding moment, Arthur shook his head and muttered under his breath, brushing off the feeling as his imagination. He retreated to his room, but his presence lingered in Aelira's mind long after he was gone.

Once the danger had passed, Aelira and her assistant quickly slipped out of the mansion, vanishing into the night. Though they had narrowly avoided being discovered, Aelira's thoughts were in turmoil. Arthur, the man who had unknowingly changed her life, was once again intertwined with her fate. And the mystery of her lost device seemed far more connected to him than she had ever imagined.

As they made their way back through the city streets, Aelira couldn't shake the feeling that her connection to Arthur was more than mere coincidence. It was as if an invisible thread bound their lives together—one that she was only beginning to understand.

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