Cadenbury Town Does Halloween (Cadenbury Town #7)

Chapter 37

CHAPTER 37

“ I can’t believe today is Halloween,” Temp says. “These past two weeks have gone so quickly.”

We all agree with him. The haunted farm has been a huge success. Once we stopped the dark witch magic, everything settled down and all of us witches went to the farm and used magic for fun, to make everything more exciting.

But tonight, the event finishes which I’m actually sad about.

“They really have,” Sal agrees. “It will be a shame when Elliot and his family leave.”

“We know they’ll be back next October though,” I say.

“I can’t wait to walk around everything tonight,” Sion says.

Sion still looks pale. He’s not been out of bed much since his first migraine attack. We all know he went and saw his neurologist and that he had some scans, but none of us know the results.

I really want to find out what’s wrong with him, and more than once I go to send my magic out so it can tell me, but I don’t, I don’t want to invade his privacy.

“We can walk it together,” Cassie says to him.

Sion nods. “We can.”

“We’ll be out and about playing with magic tonight,” I say happily.

“I must say though, as much as I’ve enjoyed the haunted farm, I’ve missed going to the bunker,” Justice says.

None of us have been to the bunker since the Halloween Farm opened. We didn’t want to chance someone coming down into our bunker.

“You’re only saying that because of your lava dragon,” Nix says, grinning.

“True. But now I’ve got to run. See you all later,” he says, pulling Alfred into a kiss before rushing out.

“Doobs are you ready?” Nix asks her.

“I need my shoes,” she says, jumping up and running out to get them.

Nix stands and tidies their breakfast stuff, before kissing Cam goodbye and taking Nora off to school.

The cut on her head is now healed and there isn’t even a scar. Got to love magic.

I’m opening the shop today as Pa has the day off and Alfred is coming in at lunchtime. As it’s Halloween the bookshop is closing early. In fact, all the shops are.

Because the Halloween Farm is finishing tonight, Trick or Treating is between 5pm and 7pm, so children can have fun begging for sweets and then go to the fair. It’s also fancy-dress night and the town pumpkin carving results.

This will be my first year taking part in any Trick or Treating since I left home. When I was in my little house I would put a few decorations out, and a cauldron filled with sweets by my front door. That way, I wasn’t up and down opening the door all evening.

I finish my breakfast. “Right, I’m off, Sal do you want a lift?”

“Please, thanks,” Sal replies downing his coffee.

“Can I grab a lift?” Temp asks.

“You can. Anyone who wants a lift, I’m leaving now,” I say, standing up and giving Adhan a quick kiss bye. “See you all later.”

It’s just the three of us leaving, my car is already running as when I came downstairs this morning, I went outside and put my car on to defrost.

“Thanks for the lift,” Temp says. “It’s too cold to walk.”

“It really is. I wonder if we’ll have snow this year,” Sal says.

“I hope we do. I imagine the town looks lovely covered in snow,” I can just imagine it now.

“It already looks amazing, with the whole town decorated for Halloween,” Temp says.

It’s true, the town has been decorated to within an inch of its life. I’ve never seen a town so decorated for Halloween before. The town witches traditionally decorate, something we were happy to let them do.

“Hey Temp, has Cassie said anything about Sion’s hospital visit or anything?” Sal asks.

“No. Cass is worried. He tried to get Sion to talk to him about it, but he said he’s not ready.”

I park the car and turn off the engine before looking at Temp. “It’s bad news then,” I guess.

“It must be right?” Sal says. “If it was good news, he’d say.”

“I know he’s still waiting for some results, so maybe he doesn’t want to say anything until he has the full picture,” Temp tells us, opening the car door.

We all get out and I lock the car.

“All we can do is remind him he’s our brother and we’re here for him,” I say.

“We can do that,” Sal says. “I need to get to the shop and turn stuff on, see you both later.”

We watch Sal rush off to Shattered Glass, he waves as he walks through the door and closes it.

“I need to get going as well, maybe chat with Molly when you see her later.”

I nod. “Yeah, I will. But I know what she’ll say.”

“The brain is a complex thing, something that magic can’t fix,” Temp repeats.

“It just sucks,” I huff out.

“Hopefully Molly will find something in one of Constance’s books.”

I look at Temp.

“What horrifying thought have you just had?” he asks.

“What if I can get a message to Constance and see if she could write something in the book to help,” I reply.

“Wait and see if Molly finds something first.”

“But...” I start to say.

“Look if Molly doesn’t find anything, I will totally help you contact Constance, but a few more days of waiting can’t hurt,” he says touching my arm.

“Okay, we’ll wait, but I won’t wait forever. Sion needs to be healthy and to get together with Cass.”

Temp laughs. “Agreed, now I’ve got to run before I’m late.”

“Have a good day,” I say.

“And you,” Temp replies.

Temp goes one way and I cross the road and walk to the bookshop, just as Clarence and Callum arrive.

“Sorry, I was chatting,” I tell them as I unlock the shop door.

“Chatting is always good,” Clarence says, walking in.

“It is,” I agree. I look at Callum. “Did you try more cake designs?”

Cal shakes his head. “No, but I will tomorrow. Clarence and I are going to the farm tonight. I can’t believe it finishes today.”

“I know, but tonight should be fun,” I say. “Oh, before I forget, have you seen this cake designer?” I grab my phone and pull up the link. This cake artist is incredible and tips towards the macabre. I hand my phone to Cal.

“Oh, these cakes are amazing. I did wonder about going down the macabre, creepy route as well as normal decorations. Can you send me this link?”

“I can indeed,” I say as he hands my phone back and I send the link. “Done.”

“Thanks. I’ll bring you a latte in a bit.”

“Still my favourite,” I say grinning.