Strings of Fate

Cam 49- Distressed and determined

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06:16

I don’t sleep much. I stay up most of the night trying to figure out how to make things right. with Harry. I don’t get too far but I do at least form the first step of the plan, one that I’m hoping will lead to more plans later on. I’m going to call Ryann and ask to meet up with her. Hopefully Harry hasn’t told her to ditch me or something. I suspect that if he did she would do as he asked, but I don’t think he would. My tentative friendship with Ryann hasn’t really had much to do with him, at least not until now. I’m hoping that she can fill me in a little on Incubus magic and maybe a little more about Harry in general. If I’m really lucky she will have some idea on how I can get him to talk to me. Right now I’m just kind of hoping that if I give him a bit of time to cool off, he’ll take my call. Or even better, turn up to talk to me in person. Ryann might be able to give me his address, but turning up at his home uninvited feels like crossing a line. I practically leap out of bed with far more energy than I’d usually have in the morning and grab my phone. I want to call Ryann first thing. I’m hoping she might have some free time to see me today. I’m not particularly shocked to find that I have about five missed calls from my mother and several text messages. She’s probably pissed that I got Simon arrested. Although realistically he got himself arrested. I was the victim. With a sigh, I open the text conversation.

Mum- Cam, I just heard what happened with Simon. Can you call me please?

Mum- I know you’re unhappy with me but I would really like to talk to you. Please call me

back.

Mum- I didn’t know that Simon would go so far. Please let me talk to you.

The messages continue along the same line. They are a little different to usual though. My mother doesn’t say anything to imply the issue was my fault and she doesn’t say anything to insult me or make me feel guilty. I know the definition of insanity is repeating the same action and expecting different results, but her messages seem a little different, and since the other option is to cut her off entirely I’m willing to risk listening to some more lectures and insults if there’s even the slightest chance that she might have changed her mind. I make myself a coffee for emotional support, then I call my mother back.

“Hello? Cam?” She sounds a little desperate.

…Hi mum.” I greet her quietly. She is silent for a moment, seemingly searching for the right

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thing to say. Suddenly she bursts into tears.

“I’m so sorry darling!” She says between gasping breaths. I sit, completely stunned. I thought she might be willing to have an actual mature conversation, I didn’t expect an apology. I’m scared to hope so I’m cautious when I respond.

sorry for?” I ask for clarification. She deep breaths and

her sobs under control, although she still sounds a little

answers.

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pursue a relationship with you and not to give up so easily. But we never would have wanted him to hurt you. Are you really okay? The police assured me that you were, but I just needed to know for sure, and then you didn’t answer the phone…” My mum sounds absolutely devastated and genuinely apologetic. It’s pretty much everything I wanted to hear from her. I’m still cautious, but my heart is racing with excitement. She still has a long way to go if she wants me to completely forgive her, I mean she tried to use a love potion on me and has basically trashed all my life choices. for a few years now. But this is a start. She’s willing

le mistakes.

of all

minutes to answer.

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that Simon was trying to protect you. She doesn’t know I’m calling.

assures me.

think Harry is manipulating

You are MY daughter and a very talented Witch. I’ve taught you better than to allow yourself

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I’m done for. I burst into

she always

and I had a fight last night and we broke up.” I admit. My mum immediately starts

on a rant.

on you? He is an Incubus so I wouldn’t be surprised I bet he-” I cut her off.

screwed up. He didn’t do anything wrong. It’s hard to explain but I messed up

argument.

but you regret it. You want him back?” Mum asks

quickly with

out how to get it. I can’t say I understand or that I think this is a good idea, but as this whole debacle with Simon proved, I’m not as good a judge of character as I thought I was. Personally I worry that this is a mistake… But I know