Gem took Wayne to Julie’s house that morning just like they had agreed upon the previous night.

Wayne studied the surrounding; it looked nothing out of the ordinary “Is this the house?” he wanted to be certain Gem took them to right house.

“I’m positive.” Gem replied then, rang the doorbell.

Gem got no response at the door. She rang the doorbell again, repeatedly. Still, no response. This was alarming.

“I’m not sure anyone is home,” Wayne rested his back on the wall close to the door, as he allowed the words roll out of his lips, disappointedly.

“Where would they have gone?” she wondered.

“If your hunch is right, do you think they would keep her here till now?” Wayne asked

“You have to find her, now. Please.” worried, Gem was.

She watched Wayne do his thing. His eyes went blue as he sniffed everywhere his head turned to. After a few minutes, his eyes fell normal. “I couldn’t find her.” He told her

“How were you able to find Gabriel and not Julie?” Angrily, Gem swung her hands in the air. Hoping to wave the sad news away.

“I guess they wanted Gabriel found.” He defended.

At that instant, Gem recalled a detailed conversation Paul had with Julie “I overheard Paul saying he went to the O’Donnell’s house to look for her there. Julie was preparing the place for their anniversary party coming up this evening. She might have gone there.” Gem assumed.

“Do you know the location?” Wayne dusted his trousers and prepared his legs to move.

“No, but we’ll search for it.” Gem  told him and progress to a place she had no idea of finding.

It’s been over two hours; Gem and Wayne were still on the search of the O'Donnell's mansion. Wayne had a feeling that they were lost but, he decided not to say a word and just follow Gem like a bodyguard.

Gem felt her phone buzzing in her left jean pocket and so did Wayne. They took out their phones; it was a text from Adams that read He’s conscious.

“I guess we have to go.” Gem told Wayne, putting an end to their lost-no-found quest.

“Yes.” He quickly concurred.

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The music from The O’Donnell’s house drew guest in. it was a small town, but a party like this brought everyone together.

Jason, Andrew, Mary and all Cleavon high students where already present, having the fun of their teenage life except for Gabriel and Emy who were yet to show up.

“Where the Fuck is Gab?” Jason asked the  group, hastily.

“I just got off the phone with Emy, they are on their way.” Mary answered, showing her phone to Jason.

Ignoring the worried friend, Andrew took Mary's hand and whispered close to her ear “Babe, you want to get some air?”

Mary exhaled slowly “A little won’t hurt.

In sync with the teen party was the main event happening on the front yard of the mansion. It was Class in all it splendor. As small as Cleavon town was, it citizens knew how to maintain the high status of the town.

Julie's hardwork had paid off. The reception was magnificent. The floored stage Julie and her team had made was finely decorated with lilies and white rose flowers at both sides and a white linen sheet in it background, holding an illusion of faded sky blue, shaped like a cloud at the top part of the sheet. It sight was like a white heaven as decorative light danced over the roof, through the sheet and flowers.

The glass podium in front of it was exquisite. It four leg stand held firm an horizontal back that curved at the top forming the shape of a half moon.

As satisfactory as it should have been for Julie, she, at this present moment, dreaded the place. Her fright wasn't from the thought that she might have made a mistake in the decorations, but of what was soon to become of the place.

Beside her stood a man the fiends knew was her weakness “You look very beautiful sweetheart, and you are about to meet you surprise.” Paul assured her.

Julie lost every trace of smile on her beautiful face. Knowing Emy wasn’t who she thought she was, destabilized her even more.

Her husband had been possessed by a Fiend and now she was kept in a tight position. Choices had to be made and a kind, she feared cold put everyone in danger.

Emy had promised to not feed Paul’s soul to her Pets if Julie behaved accordingly but, Paul's soul wasn’t in his body anymore, Emy had locked it in the locket she wore round her neck.

It was difficult but Julie hoped Gabriel was safe. She and Paul had to make an appearance at the party and so did Roe-Gab and Emy too.

Emy gave Julie a bracelet to go with her radiant, knee length, silver gown. Bearing a turtle neck with no sleeve. She wore a pair of black heels that made her height outstanding and rolled her hair up, flaunting her glowing skin. Julie was indeed, an embodiment of beauty.

The bracelet Emy gave to her was enchanted, and if by any means she acted naughty, it will release poisonous venom straight to her heart through a thin needle hidden within the it.

This was her horror and she didn't know how to get out of it

Roe and Emy had reached the party and as planned, he was still keeping the identity of Gabriel. “Hey guys” He hollered at Gabriel's friends.

Sighting them first as they approached was Andrew, “Wow Emy you look —em— What's the word?”  Andrew asked, looking at Jason.

“Breathtaking,” Jason helped his friend. And they both laughed.

“Yes you look breathtaking.”

“Thanks guys,” Emy smiled looking around, she asked, “Andrew, where is Mary?”

“She went out She will soon be... Oh, she's here.”

“Emy!” Mary screamed. No one could hear her much because of the loud music. “You look to die for in this dress.” She stressed her last compliment as she took Emy's hands and spun her to get a clear view of Emy's dress.

Emy wore a short black laced dress, a drop back that ended on her waist, leaving the rest of her back bare with an off shoulder long sleeve. She had on her feet a pair of silver heels and matching it was the silver earrings and necklace she wore.

“Thanks Mary,.” Emy kept her fixed smile on her face. “And you also look stunning too.”

Mary had on a ground length, turquoise blue dress with a long slit showing off her right leg and her black, cross strap, high heel shoes

“Well, thank you.” Mary smiled. “Oh,  Jason, I almost forgot. There is a surprise for you outside.” Mary informed.

“What will that be?” Jason wondered.

“it's a who. And if i tell you it won't be a surprise now would it?” Mary let out a cocky laughter, dancing her brows up and down as she laughed.

Eager to go see who it was, Mary voice kept his feet in place. “Oh no need.”

“What?” shocked, Jason asked aloud.

“Your surprise is in here already.” And Mary pointed at the entrance of the guest house and revealed the great surprise to everyone.

Ahhhhh!! Emy screamed very loudly that everybody in the house turned to see who it was. “Rachel!” Emy called out. Both girls hugged each other. Everyone, especially Jason, was thrilled to see her.

Emy took Rachel closer to where the rest stood as they heard someone announce, “Jason girlfriend’s in the house!” Everybody shouted ecstatically while the music continued.

“You came,” Jason could not conceal his happiness.

“I wouldn't miss it for the world.” Rachel replied.

“I miss you baby.” Jason pulled Rachel closer to him. Closing the gap between them, his lips fell on hers

“I miss you more.” Rachel reluctantly broke the kiss and buried her head on his shoulder.

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