Millie did come to school the next day and I got to spend time with her. Then I went on cleaning duty again.

The whole week passed like that, then a month and I was getting more and more comfortable with Millie always being there. I almost forgot about my deal with Lord (I still can’t get over his name). But then one sunny day he showed up in my room, while I was trying to get some sleep (That was like in the afternoon), woke me up and reminded me that he existed. Then he forced me to spend the rest of the day with him (No, it wasn’t fun).

The next day I was determined to tell Millie about my plan to turn her into a spirit. Only I forgot it was Sunday and kids don’t go to school on Sunday. After that Monday came around but I forgot about it, and never remembered it, until two weeks after, when Lord showed up in my room again, this time at 3 am, because apparently he dreamed that I would betray him or something.

And after that I decided to take things seriously! Of course another week passed and I still didn’t tell her, so Lord decided to give me a final reminder. Because of that I asked Millie to stay with me after class ended, because I would have something important to tell her. So we decided to meet up in the empty classroom we always hang out in to discuss the matter.

I felt really nervous. Imagine having to go to someone to ask them to kill themselves. Not really the best conversation option but if I didn’t Lord would show up in my room at some ungodly hour to remind me of our deal (we were supposed to be friends but ok). Edgar wasn’t happy at all with Lord, mainly because (or so I thought at that time) Lord entered the room uninvited and because he disturbed Edgar’s sleeping schedule (he does have this really messed up schedule now, he used to be more organized. I wonder what changed). Edgar used to snap at him and threaten him with death (which wasn’t the best threat) if he didn’t let us sleep. Lord would simply ignore him and get to business. Edgar didn’t have much to say about the whole having-to-kill-Millie-indirectly-plan. He just seemed worried and asked me if I was sure that the method is safe and that if we could trust Lord. I simply ignored him (both of them, actually).

Then I saw myself entering the meeting spot only to find Millie waiting there (I kinda got lost in my thoughts so I arrived late).

,,Hey there Millie, how’s your day?” I started, not wanting to seem nervous.

,,Oh hey there Luna, it was fine I guess…how about yours? Are you still on cleaning duty?”

,,Yep, sadly. And Mily started giving me more work.”

,,I can imagine. Still I can’t get over the fact that our names are pronounced the same.”

,,Yes me neither” I laughed and Millie giggled.

,,So, what do you want to talk about?” I really hoped that she wouldn’t ask the question.

,,Haha, it’s kind of really, sort of very, important” I said and switched to a serious tone. Not going to lie I looked like Edgar when he pretended to be old and wise.

,,Actually I had something to tell you too” Millie admitted.

,,Oh, ok you go first!”

,,No, no, you go first!”

,,Oh but I insist!”

,,No, I insist!”

,,Alright” I said and took a deep breath (why do you even need to breathe when you’re dead?) ,,so…”

,,So…?”

,,How do I explain this…? I hope you won’t get angry at me but…would you consider…becoming a… ghost?”

,,What?”

,,What what? You heard me! Listen I really want us to spend time together and you’ll be gone in a couple of years and then I’ll never see you again. I can’t live this place and you’ll probably forget about me. And the spell that the other Mily cast on me isn’t going to last forever and it will be gone in a couple of weeks. And then it’s summer vacation for you. Anyway you get the point. Also you’ll have to kill yourself. Because I can’t kill you so…”

Millie was in shock for about a minute and God,that was the longest minute of my death. She then decided to finally answer me.

,,Oh sure. Haha, that’s exactly the thing I wanted to talk to you about, what a coincidence!”

,,Excuse you, what?” I said.

,,You heard me! I do want to become a ghost, so…”

I just couldn’t believe this girl! I mean did she already have these…suicidal thoughts? How come she agreed so fast? There ain’t no way that she wanted to do this. Yet it was very convenient for me.

,,Millie, are you feeling well? Are you ok? Have you been having suicidal thoughts?”

,,Hmmm, maybe…but anyway I’m glad we had the same thought! So, when can we start? Should I just off somewhere or-“

,,-let’s just let it from next week. I’m sure you need some time to prepare. Mentally, I mean. But Millie, I have to ask you again, are you sure about this? You don’t have to do it if you don’t want to.”

,,No, no, I do want to do it. I’ve been having these thoughts about death recently and it really intrigues me!”

,,Alright then, as you wish” I said ,,but let’s stick to what we agreed to and keep the suicide for next week, ok?”

,,Okay!” she said. I was sure that I heard somewhat of a sadness in her voice.

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,,Are you sure you don’t want to tell me anything?” I asked, for safe measures.

,,Nope! Anyway, I should head back. My mom is waiting for me.”

,,Alright. But do think about what I’ve said. Maybe you’ll change your mind.

,,I don’t think so, but okay!” she said, waved, and disappeared trough the door.

I was left there standing. No human in the right state of mind would want to kill themselves, right? Maybe it’s because those classmates of hers or maybe because of her parents? Pardon me, our parents?

,,Uhm, what a happy conversation” Edgar ,,and you’re sure that’s your sister?’

,,Oh God, you’ve been asking me that question for the past month, yes I am sure. I’m worried about her mental health though.”

,,Yes, me too. Maybe you should reconsider this.”

,,I don’t know. I can’t break the deal with Lord. He’s scary enough as he is.”

,,He’s a literate 12 year old, don’t tell me you’re afraid of that.”

,,There’s a reason why he’s our boss” I said.

,,Yeah but-“

,,You should probably stay out of this. Aren’t companions supposed to be like servants?”

,,Yes, but-“

,,Then stop giving me advice and leave me alone” I don’t even know why I reacted like this because he didn’t do anything wrong. He was just trying to help me.

,,If that’s what you wish…” Edgar made a sad face turned around and walked out the door just like Millie had done a few minutes ago(and with that I mean exactly like her).

,,Woahhhh, why he so upset?” Midari suddenly entered.

,,Why are you here?”

,,Just wanted to let you know that my brother is coming to visit us next week, so don’t make any plans. Haha, as if you could. But still, you should meet him” Midari then grinned.

,,Yeah sure, whatever you say.” Of course I wasn’t interested in meeting Midari’s brother. He seemed lame anyway.

The next few days were quite the same. Waking up,cleaning(who knew Saki had his own personal room?), talking to Millie and thinking about suicide methods.

And then, before I knew it, the next week had arrived.

And so, first thing in the morning, I went to check on Millie. Surprisingly, she was really happy, like it was the best day of her life (the girl must have serious mental issues).

We decided to keep the suicide for when school ended, so that no one could disturb the process. The plan was for Millie to jump off the school building, possibly break her neck (and other bones too) and die. And then I would catch her soul (training to do that with Lord was horror, that guy never takes breaks) and bring it to Lord so he can do his…I can’t even call it magic.

We waited a little after the last bell rang and then Millie took me to the roof. She didn’t seem scared at all.

,,So…how come you’re not scared?” I asked.

,,Why would I be? I’ve been waiting for this for such a long time. And becoming a ghost seems cool too.” I gulped.

,,If you wanted this, why didn’t you do it already?”

,,Oh it really is simple! You were my motivation to live. Every time I thought about suicide I would also think that killing myself wouldn’t make you happy. And that you would have wanted me to live. But not this time! Now I know for sure that you want me dead” she said, turned to me and then took a step back.

,,Wait a minute!” I shouted but it was too late. I didn’t notice that as she spoke, she was moving further away from me. I ran to the edge of the building only to see her almost hit the ground.That was it. In a couple of moments she will be dead, I thought.

Just then I noticed a bright green light, that looked just like Midari’s electricity. And then I noticed Millie on the ground. But she wasn’t dead. From what I could see her arms looked a little twisted, it might have been broken. People started to circle around her, calling an ambulance. A few of her classmates were there too but instead of being worried or scared they were taling to each other and giggling.

And then I noticed tall guy that kinda looked like Midari. Oh wait, that must have been her brother (no shit Sherlock)! And then it hit me.In one of Midari’s stories she mentioned that her brother wasn’t cursed and that he could interact with humans. That boy just saved Millie. But that wasn’t the plan!

He then turned his head to look up and I could tell that he noticed me. Midari’s brother frowned at me.

I got scared and backed away, but not before I glanced one last time at my sister’s unconscious body.

I quickly ran back to the school, afraid to look out the window. Instead I went straight to my room, ignoring Midari’s shouting and Edgar’s questions.

Slamming the door behind me I jumped on my bed thinking about my horrible decisions. Millie didn’t deserve this. I was being selfish and I also encouraged her suicidal behavior. As her sister, I should have tried to stop her from jumping. Or having weird thoughts at all. And yet, I only thought about myself, about how I’ll lose her. Now she’s probably in the hospital (again) with lots and lots of bandages. What if…what if she’s in a coma! What if she got hurt more than I saw. And I didn’t even have the guts to see her, because I got scared by Midari’s sibling. Now I would have to explain everything to Lord and he’ll probably get really angry, Millie’s in hospital and I’m alone here!

Taking me by surprise, someone knocked on the door.

,,Hey Luna, I don’t know what’s gotten into you,but did you see that the girl you were talking to jumped off the school today? Also you should come down, my brother arrived and I want to introduce you to him.”

,,Leave me alone Midari” I said. She paused a little then said:

,,But Luna you promised! I’m sure we can figure this…,I don’t even know what it is, of yours later. Come one I promise I’ll help you!”

,, I’m breaking my promise,sorry. I’m not in the mood for this.”

,,Open the door Luna” she said and I could notice that she was slowly losing her temper.

,,No,leave me alone. I don’t want to talk to you.”

Just then Midari slammed the door open.

,,HEY, WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM?!” I shouted and got up.

,,I SHOULD ASK YOU THE SAME QUESTION! YOU PROMISED ME! WHY CAN’T ANYONE HOLD THEIR PROMISE!”

,,Look Midari, I’ve had a bad day, you’ve got to understand-“

,,Oh I UNDERSTAND but you can’t just shut the door and not give an EXPLANATION.”

,,OH REALLY? SINCE WHEN DO I OWE YOU AN EXPLINATION?! I DON’T EVEN WANT TO MEET YOUR STUPID BROTHER! I DON’T HAVE TO DO WHAT YOU TELL ME TO! YOU THINK THAT EVERYTHING MUST GO AS YOU PLANNED BUT HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED HOW I FEEL?! ALL YOU CARE ABOUT IS YOUR SIBLING AND YOUR EXPERIMENTS. ACTUALLY I DON’T EVEN THINK YOU CARE ABOUT HIM!” I snapped at her.

Midari clenched her fists, turned around and slowly walked away.

And then I started to feel bad. I just snapped at my only friend there ( I can’t really consider Edgar a friend anymore). I just hurt Midari’s feelings and mine in the process. She wasn’t bad intended and she had also offered to help me after that. And I shouted at her and told her some terrible stuff. I should have gone to comfort her, but instead I stayed in my room the whole afternoon.

When I didn’t show up at dinner Edgar,who decided I needed some space, showed up.

,,Heyyyy I overheard some teachers talking, apparently Millie broke her left arm and a leg. Nothing to worry about, though. She’ll be out of the hospital in no time.”

,,If Midari’s brother weren’t there she would have died” I muttered.

,,His name is Misaki and oh, so that’s why Millie didn’t die.”

,, I’m surprised you got her name” I said ,, I’ll probably forget Midari’s brother. Oh yes I already forgot it.”

,,Of course I know her name, she’s-. Anyway…I brought you” Edgar took something out of a plastic bag ,,some food.”

,,No thanks, I don’t want to eat. I appreciate it though.”

,,But…alright, but tomorrow morning you’ll be in the kitchen, my orders!”

,,Mhm,sure” I wasn’t planning on going. Edgar then left silently, God knows where.

No one bothered me in the morning,but Millie never showed up. The school year almost ended and so did my deal with Mily, who suddenly stopped from talking to me.

At some point I made up with Midari and explained the whole situation to her. She offered some advice including waiting for summer to be over,so I can talk to Millie again. Sure I would have to ask Mily if she could do her weird spells again.

Then the month of June passed and then July. After a while I met Midari’s brother in person, but he didn’t say a word to me, so Midari was really disappointed.

Lord didn’t bother me much with the whole Millie situation, instead he stopped talking to me (another one..). He would spend the whole day inside his room, only coming out to get food. He also becaume a little more arrogant,but I didn’t question him. And so summer passed,with an amazing birthday party (I forgot about it last year).