Chapter Three

A knock on the door startled me, my mouth instantly went mute. The knock came on again, and after a few moments, I managed to answer.

I was in total shock and disbelief, I wanted to believe I was in heaven right now but it felt too surreal.

“Who's there?” I hadn't completed the statement when the door flung open. It was my younger brother Marvis. I was two years older than him but he was very fond of me. He made it an habit to always come to my room every morning to check up on me. He flew into my room and jumped on my bed.

“Why do you look like you have seen a ghost? He chuckled. My mouth was still hung open due to the shock.

”Elena.“

“Elena.”

”Elena, are you okay?” He tapped my shoulder which made me flinch.

“Yea-h Yea-h” I managed to mutter still standing and looking confused. He stare at me for some minutes but I was more lost.

Remembering what I just saw, my tears came flowing out. My family never loved me? William is a murderer and a woman hater? I died, I freaking died.

“What's wrong Elena? Did you have a nightmare?” Hearing tht again, my tears came more flooding, I looked at him, he was looking at me worriedly.

“I should probably get you some water” he turned to leave.

He was already at the door knob and i felt stupid but I still couldn’t shake off the my shock.

“Marvis” I called out to him just as he opened the door. That look, that face, after I got married, when I was leaving, that was the look he held.

And during all my years of marriage, he said he doesn’t want to see me. He literally disowned me as his sister because he couldn’t believe I’ll chose to marry William to save mom and dad, I didn’t listen to him because I was so blinded with saving them.

“Yes?” He turned looking slightly worried. I cleared my throat before smiling a little, I just have to calm down my heart.

“What's today's date?” I asked as my heart beating fast again, I was nervous for the response.

“Today's the 1st of June, and now that he seemed to have gotten back yourself, you should probably get ready, Mom and Dad are also downstairs waiting for you”. He turned to leave and shut the door behind him.

I staggered backwards. What the heck? I am in the past. I checked the time, it was 10am.

My heart was racing now. What was happening? This was the exact day I was sold to William under the disguise of marriage.

I vividly remember this day, and I will not allow what happened previously to happen again in this life. Could this be?

Or is this my second chance at fate to correct all the mishaps. No one would dictate my life for me, not anymore.

I rushed into the bathroom, everything still looked the same like I just been here yesterday. I had to do something different to change the outcome of events today.

I took my bath slowly, allowing the warm water run through my hair from the shower. I looked down at my hand. Memories of my nails been cut made me shudder. William was intend a beast, and he wouldn't go scot-free.

I’ll look for evidence to show everyone the maniac he was and make him bow to the law. Seeing as this is, no one knows about the future except for me alone so I have the upper power to change fate.

But I can’t do anything if I don’t have the power to protect myself and that’s why I will run away, then go to the only one place I know, the only one place I know I could learn how to protect myself and even get protected.

I stepped out if the bathroom and wore a simple white shirt with the inscription “The NEW” on it. I smiled, it was indeed the new. I also wore a pale blue Jean trouser and matched it with a white sneaker. I had to leave this house before evening, if not, they would force and manipulate me into my own disaster.

I packed up a few things, some clothes, two pair of sneakers, spray, and lotion. If I needed any other thing, I would get it around. But first, I needed to leave this house.

I checked my account balance through my phone app. Thank goodness, I still have enough cash on my credit card. I decided to leave the bag in the closet and first of all get a new phone and a new bank account to prevent my parents gaining access or tracking me down.

I strolled out of my room and met my parents chatting happily in the living room. I cleared my throat and tried to act as calm as I could.

“Hi mom, Hi Dad. Good Morning ”

“Good morning my darling, hope you had a great night” my dad was the first to respond, beaming with smiles.

“Yes dad, I did” I faked back the smile, I still couldn’t believe this was the family I so much respected. Mom had just gotten released the other day if I remember well.

“Where are you off to this early morning? Williams and his family would be here soon” She squeezed her face slightly.

“You mean the same William everyone knew of, what is he coming here to do? And beside I just went to shop for somethings I forgot to get yesterday”

“Ohh nothing my dear, once you come back, you’ll understand what we are saying.” Mom stated and stood up to go upstairs. She pecked my cheeks as she passed me by.

“Okay mom, dad I got to go now.” I responded, I didn’t went out this particular day because I wanted to please them and just see the man they were talking about.

“Ok dear, don't stay too long.”

“No, I won't.”

I stepped out of the door into my once very familiar neighbourhood. I couldn't believe I was back home. Everything looked just the same. I hailed a cab.

“Take me to the mall” I entered as he drove me off. I needed to get a new phone urgently so my parents could get off my track.

After getting off the cab, I got into the mall. I stood in front of a full lenght mirror to check if I was real and still had the same face. I stood there like that for about five to ten minutes.

As I turned and walked further, some of the employees ran up to me to greet me and ask if they can help me with anything. It was their usual routine so I wasn't bothered. I just smiled and shook my head.

I was strolling when a particular store caught my eye. I was pleased with the ambiance and there were tons of phones and other phone accessories, just what I was looking for, so I got in.

There was a cute little Vertu Signature V phone and I was surprised it was very expensive. I stared at the phone for 5 minutes, torn between buying it and ignoring it. At the end I chose to ignore and went for a far cheaper one.

I got the phone and was about to turn to go to the counter to pay for it when I bumped into someone, my head hit his chest and I fell to the ground hitting my butt hard, I winced in pain.

Has it turn to a routine for me to keep falling on my butt now?

I sighed then I heard this deep masculine voice that got everyone's attention. His voice made me look up quickly and gosh, this has to be heaven.

This guy here in front of me has the perfect voice and face, why?

He has dark black hair and was putting on a face cap.

His posture was like that of a greek god, from his delicate curls to his square jaw, he was a statuesque in every sense. Uh! those abs though!

But why does he look disgustingly family to me, I couldn’t remember where I had met him but I was sure, wait.

The bodyguard company CEO. Yes, I’m what’s his name again, Mason ahhh, I forgot.

He stretch his hands towards me offering to help me up, I took it and stand up. I dust my butt and cleared my throat.

“Thanks.” But that was weird l, I never made encounter with him before in the past so how come I met him now. I dont even expect him to be more handsome like this.

I slide in next to him while looking at him from behind and spoke to the girl at the counter

“ please package this for me” I stretched the phone over to her.

“Hello, I'm Mason. I’m getting this phone for my sister, do you think a lady will like this? He brought out the Vertu Signature V phone I got too”. He asked looking sincerely confused and I smiled.

“No lady, will ever reject this phone, that I can assure you.” A sense of relief flushed his face.

“ Thank you so much.” He said, he was looking at me which made me feel a bit uncomfortable to I excused myself.

“You're welcome. By the way I'm Elena”.

“Nice to meet you”.

Going back home, I had this thought, what if I just go to Mason’s company for protection, I can learn how to protect myself and protect my younger brother and I think I can actually seek more protection being there.

I sighed out as I walked the street to go on my way towards the bank, it wasn’t too far and I just wasn’t in the mood to get a cab, I heard my name being called from afar and looked back.

Mason was behind me waving his arms, he came running to my side and stopped, “You look lost.” That was his first statement which made me chuckled a bit.

“Sure yes I do.” I shrugged , he offered me a list to the bank and after I got there, we both exchanged number before leaving.

I reported to the bank manager a scammer was trying to hack my account and I was here to withdraw out my savings to avoid unwanted talks and issues.

The money was withdrawn and I left going home. The cab stopped and I got down, after paying him, I went inside, there was enough time for me to sneak out all my belongings.

After I was done, I took my new phone and dialed Mason number, I was anxious and what I was about to do was more hilarious, he picked up after the second ring.

“Hello?” His soothing voice came in, I tried calming myself but it wasn’t helping.

“Please save me, Mason.” I said, mom and dad came in at the moment and immediately they saw me and the remaining stuffs on my bed, they knew what I was about to do. I was shaking

in fear.

“Elena.” He called, mom snatched the phone and dropped the call, I can’t get married to William again, not now or ever. Never!