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Arianna was dumbfounded as she looked at Brianna in the eye.

She was fidgety already, will the secret about her powers be exposed? She thought.

“How do I say no to this witch?”

“Does she know about her losing her power already?” Arianna questioned herself.

Brianna suddenly cuts in.

“Zuma Ari just” was all Brianna could say before she was shunned by Zuma.

“She should speak for herself,” Zuma said.

Brianna who had been looking for ways to discard Zuma instantly picked an offense to Zuma’s statement.

“What do you mean by speak for herself?” Brianna protested.

Zuma looked at Brianna without any reaction.

Brianna repeated herself shouting this time.

Zuma was silent.

Brianna knew her plan to upset Zuma wasn’t working.

“Ari needs to rest, she only just got back from school” Brianna outcried.

Zuma ignored Brianna “What do you have to say, Ari?” She asked.

“Ari inside now!” Brianna commanded.

“I just need a reply common Brianna!” Zuma shouted.

Arianna was confused she didn’t