by Anya Breton
“It would. I’m sorry. I messed up.”
My mother’s image shuddered in and out, and then the water mist was gone. A lone dog baying in the distance told me she’d crossed over into our realm. No sooner had I worked that out did she wrap her small arms around me.
“Remember, my precious girl, failures are only future wins.” She pressed a soft kiss to my forehead.
I nodded because she was right. I’d seen the fate-spinner’s spools of thread. One bump early on in a thread paved the way for the amazing things of the future. But I couldn’t see how any of this would become a win.
As if reading my mind she said, “Just because you cannot see it now…” She brushed a hand over my head. “Does not mean it isn’t there waiting.” My mother stepped back, chucking her hand beneath my chin. “Chin up.” Her brief moue softened into a fond expression. “You have done amazing things in the past few weeks. I am proud of you. Continue the good work and you could earn a bonus.”
A bonus? Would I get a coupon for a free steak dinner? A ride on a gryphon? I’d always wanted to ride a gryphon, but she’d said they were too dangerous.
Maybe it would be another gift of cash. I’d need money if I had any hope of keeping the shop open past July.
She released her hold on my chin and then disappeared with a spray of mist-like particles in all directions. I flopped onto my faded futon, staring at the beanbag chair.
My shop’s continued success was still a challenge to tackle now that I had the ring problem solved. My glum mood faded into anticipation. This was exactly the kind of challenge I wanted.
Magic might be my life, but business was my passion. And everyone needed a little passion in their lives. Even the only sorceress.
The End
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