Ichabod - Episode 39

 

“What do you mean he is not invited?” Harmony demanded, “he is with me.”

“Yes, I know but he has to stay outside if you want me to help you,” the woman retorted.

Harmony looked at Vivian who shrugged and turned to Ichabod. “You are okay outside right?”

Ichabod nodded. “Don’t worry, I will wait just here.”

Harmony wasn’t sure but then she had no choice than to leave him behind.

The interior was decorated with different paintings hanging on the wall . Harmony was surprised since there were no TV or DVD or any modern design, apart from the beautiful work of arts.

“Sit down please,” Tonia said and they did. Vivian and Harmony sat on a couch while Tonia sat on a stool in front of them.

“Tonia, she is the lady I told you about,” Vivian said to the woman.

“Your birthday is tomorrow,” Tonia said like a statement instead of as a question.

Harmony nodded, a bit surprised that she could tell. Vivian giggled beside her, “I told you she is good.”

“Well, I'm a star so I think everyone who uses social media would know, “ Harmony replied quietly but Vivian rolled her eyes.

“Lemme see your hand,” Tonia ordered and Harmony looked at Vivian who nodded to her to extended her hand to Tonia.

“Lemme see the palm.”

Harmony opened her palm and Tony grabbed it, immediately, Harmony felt a vibration go through her and she realized that the black pupil in Tonia’s eyes was no more, both her eyeballs were now completely white. The vibration went on for a while and then it stopped

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. Tonia let go of her hand.

Harmony sighed as she felt more at ease. She also realized that Tonia’s eyes had gone back to the normal.

“You are not from here are you?” She asked Harmony who was confused but Tonia continued. “You are from the past and your aura is closely linked to the full moon which is tomorrow. You didn’t come alone to this present time, you came with your soul mate who had been waiting for years to meet you again.  Have you been dreaming about a man?”

“Yes, yes!” Harmony nodded.

“Tell me about your dreams,” Tonia asked, straightening up.

“Well, each time it always started so romantically and then he always ended up with these deadly fangs and red eyes. I have never seen anything except those.”

“Well, one thing for sure is that you have been seeing your soul mate,” Tonia said again.

“But why does he look so scary whenever the dream is about to end?”

“That is because he didn’t come alone.”

Harmony gasped, “Oh my God. Who else came with him?”

“His other side. Your soul-demon.”

“Oh my god!” Harmony cried.

“This is a joke right?” Vivian asked, looking at both of them but neither responded.

“I brought my friend here so you can help her relax, not scare her Tonia!” Vivian shouted and stood up, “come on let’s go Harmony. This is a mistake!”

Harmony stood up reluctantly but Tonia quickly added. “Both of them are closer to you than you think. That which you fear the most is the truth.

“When the moon is full, your subconscious will be trapped between the past and the present. That is when you will have to make a choice. Remember, listen to the heartbeat….that is when you will make a choice…!”

“But how do I know all this? How do I make a choice? Where are they? Who are they?”  Harmony asked again but Vivian was already pulling her out of the house.

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Ichabod ‘s mind was not at rest and he was surprised when he saw them coming out so soon. Harmony put an arm around him, looking as if she had seen a ghost.

“What happened? I was so worried?” he asked.

“That woman is so creepy. Giving me goosebumps all over. Please let’s get out of here,” Vivian said and they began to go back the way they have come. Harmony was quiet, she seemed troubled and as they walked further ahead. Ichabod looked back…he could see the woman’s face by the window, looking back at him….

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“You can’t be serious,” said Vivian, collecting her phone back from Harmony.

“I am serious Vivian. This birthday party is not happening tonight.” Harmony replied.

They were back in the house and she had just cancelled the venue she had booked and the caterer she had asked to come.

“How would you just do something like that and so sudden?” Vivian demanded angrily.

“You don’ t understand and I can’t explain to you. All I know is that, tonight is not a night for me to celebrate.”

“I can’t believe this!” Vivian scoffed, picked her bag and left.

Harmony sighed and sat on the couch. She looked at the time, it was some minutes past seven.

Ichabod came out. “I saw Vivian leaving, is everything okay?” he asked.

“No Ichabod,” she replied, standing up.

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. “Everything is not okay and you cannot be here tonight. There is something I need to do tonight and you cannot be here.”

He frowned. “ I cannot be here? I don’t understand, please tell me everything….”

“I can’t Ichabod. You have to go too,  please. You can come back tomorrow. If I’m able to survive tonight, you will see me but if not…” before she could finish, he silenced her with his lips on hers…after a while he pulled away.

“I will see you soon,” he stated and took his leave.

Harmony sighed as he left as well. Seconds later, Tanya and Tracy came out. Tracy’s bag was packed and the girl looked confused.

“Mum I don’t understand.” Tracy cried and Harmony went on her knees to speak to her.

“Darling, mummy has to do something tonight and she doesn’t need anyone here. So Mrs. Tanya will take you to our former house. Then she will bring you tomorrow when I’m done.” She kissed Tracy who was now being led away.

Finally she was alone….

Quickly, she brought out her phone and dialed the number she had memorized on Vivian’s phone…

“Hello Tonia, I am ready, what do I need to do?”