The Salem Concord Book 1: Interview for a Wizard
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Jesse’s cell phone rang. He pulled it out of his loose jeans and flipped it open. It was the wizard Beifar.
“Hello.” he stopped and leaned back in his chair. He just finished his lunch and was beginning to fill out another order.
“I’m across the street.”
Jesse looked out the window and found the wizard standing in the same spot where he first saw him, across the street, underneath the light post. To Jesse, that day seemed like another lifetime ago.
“You’re invited to come in.,” said Jesse.
There was no reply. The wizard hung up and rushed across the street, stuffing his cell phone into his pant pocket.
Jesse did the same with his cell phone.
The front door opened, and the bell rang. Jesse watched the wizard hurry inside, gripping his staff, wearing his pointy hat and long, dark cloak.
“I need an address?” he demanded seriously
“Whose?” asked Jesse, intrigued.
“Mily Breezy.” The wizard made his way around the counter and stood behind Jesse.
“Mily Breezy, but why?” Jesse pressed the keyboard and a new screen appeared on the computer. “She’s one of our best clients. She’s very nice, sends me emails and stuff.”
The wizard leaned in closer behind Jesse and whispered in his ear. “She is Claw’s girlfriend.”
Jesse sat straight. A sudden rush overtook him. The kind of feeling one gets when finishing an exam and knowing all the answers are correct. They were close now to finding Raven Fidgewidge. This was the best lead that they received. Quickly, Jesse searched through a few screens and finally found an address that was not her PO Box.
They both stared at the screen, then at themselves, as Jesse’s heart beat faster.
The wizard stepped away and headed back to the front door.
“Be careful.” Jesse called after him. What he really wanted to say was, “Can I come?”
“Listen Jesse,” Beifar turned and faced him from the front door. “The Emunio Concutio here is very powerful. It will protect you from any Wizardry. You’re the owner, remember? You control the alarm. If anything should happen to me, my cousin Ana knows to come here right away to help you. If you’re scared, stay here and don’t go outside.” Jesse swallowed hard. “I’ll be back as soon as I can, or I’ll call you.”
The wizard closed the door behind him, stood out on the porch, looked both ways, and then tapped his staff when the way was clear.
FLASH!