Page 78 of Wicked Witch

“Hi, Jordy,” Arnie mutters and Jordan spins back around. His mouth is open and his eyes are huge.

“What? How? You’re dead!”

Astor steps closer to catch him in case he passes out.

“Arnie always had the power to show himself to you, but he was scared until I came along and put two and two together . But it’s time for him to move on and for you to have closure.”

Jordan moves closer. Summer grabs his hand and holds it too.

“I have missed you so much. Mom and Dad became shells of themselves after you died. I became a shell. Wait, what’s happening?”

“He’s crossing over. He’s been in limbo, waiting to learn why he died and to say goodbye.”

“Wynter, I…”

Arnie begins to glow a bright white. His eyes widen and I can tell he’s terrified, but this is good.

“It’s time, Arnie, but don’t worry I’ll see you again.”

“It was an honor to call you my friend, Wynter Nefari,” he whispers to me and I let my tears fall.

Astor comes over to me, wrapping me into his arms. This is so hard, but Arnold Abernathy is not meant to float around in limbo. He has a greater destiny ahead.

“Goodbye, Jordy, don’t live in limbo, spend your days full of love and laughter. For me. I love you.”

“I love you too, big bro, goodbye.”

We watch as he begins to disappear, floating into the blue sky above us.

When he’s gone, I smile and Sin moves closer, kissing my head.

“Thank you,” Jordan says before leaving.

I nod and Cirrus claps, distracting Summer.

“Don’t worry, my little raindrop. We will see him soon.”

THE END

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