Methis Delis POV After loads of tea and finally, though against my better judgement, some sleeping pills, I was able to fall back to sleep but this time I was sure to do it on my bed so I had all the comfort to prevent me from waking back up. Luckily for me, daylight came in a flash. it was a big relief to finally have to leave the house and carry on with my life if that was going to stop me from overthinking about the past. By the way, it was just the past, not like there was anything I really valued from the past. They are just memories at the end of the day. I started the morning with a cup of strong black coffee. I could only hope that there were no health hazards waiting for me at the end of the road. First there was me taking sleeping pills to help me fall asleep at night and then there was me just barely 6 hours later, taking black coffee to keep me awake. Surely I might just be walking on tight rope here. I waited before the day had broken very well before I left the house.
Methis Delis POV I do not think I have ever laughed this hard in my entire life. Did Xander really think that he would look good on a dancing machine? He was swinging his legs aimlessly and he definitely did not know what to do with his arms. His score on the game currently was 1,059 Pts. You might think this is an impressive number but when you consider the fact that his 12-year-old opponent was on 5,559 Pts, you just had to feel sorry for Xander. Xander’s young opponent wasn’t putting enough force into his efforts. He played the game like a child who was bored of playing one easy level over and over again meanwhile Xander played like his life depended on it. We were currently at a dance club where me and Xander had agreed to spend our day off after he had made both of us report sick to school. After yesterday’s class, we both went our separate ways and I headed back home. I was so scared that I was going to have that dream again that I took more sleeping medications. I phoned Xand
Methis Delis POV “The SUV? Of course, I remember it. Why did you look at it so weirdly earlier when it almost hit me?” “I’ve seen that car pop up at every location we’ve been to today.” Xander’s tone was very serious and worrying now. “What do you mean?” I asked. My voice shaking. It was the first time I’ve seen Xander serious about anything and it made so much sense that even the most unserious person would be very serious about their own safety and the safety of those closest to them. “It showed up at the medieval restaurant, it showed up at the tourist temple, it showed up at the club where it nearly hit you.” Xander’s stare bore a deep hole in my head as he said his next bone-chilling words. “Now it is showing up here.” Immediately Xander said those words, I turned to see the black SUV reverse and disappear into a street. I looked back at Xander. “What the hell?” “We need to leave. NOW!” “If we leave what then?” I asked. “It is just going to follow us and know our houses.”
Jamal Kunis POV With that in mind, I followed her the first day. She had arrived at school very early and from there she had met up with a group of friends. They were not three girls and two guys but after sometime, they all parted ways safe for her and one of the boys. That alone had my hairs stand on edge. What was happening? Who was the boy? Maybe I should come out now? I asked myself. But I decided to follow to see more. Unlike what Conrad had predicted, Methis did find another person. After an entire day of stalking, I became worried. Methis and the boy spent too much time together though I could understand some of it given the fact that while at the stadium they both had a media work bib on, the way they laughed and talked and the way the ‘playfully’ shoved each other was too much for me to watch with my own eyes. The boy was a bit handsome. With dark skin and a silky looking black hair, it was not hard to imagine how anyone would not fall for him. But that was my mate he was
Jamal Kunis POV It was evening time when they were done with all their fun. They had just left a dance club and were heading towards the direction that led to the bus stop. What a day it was for them. I watch them and follow just as I have been doing all day. Surely these two were close. There was certainly no other explanation as to why they would spend the whole day with each other. I just sat in the car watching. Eventually I had to meet her. Autumn had said it before. I knew it from the start. The both of them must have noticed me because they paused at the side of the road. The expression on their face said it all. They were talking in hushed voices. Though I was far away and could not hear a single word even if they were to speak aloud, I could just tell that they were making up a plan. Soon, they hugged and walked in different directions. I knew the trick. They wanted me to go after one of them. I knew very well that Methis did not live here. Of course, I had followed to her a
Methis Delis POV Of the million questions running through my mind at that moment, only one dominated them. Why wouldn't he just let me be? I was sitting on the couch, clutching a pillow to my chest, trying to calm my racing heart. Why had Jamal Kunis come to my school? What did he want from me? Today, he had cornered me in the hallway, grabbed my arm, and whispered in my ear, "I need to talk to you. Meet me after school." His voice was low and husky, sending shivers down my spine. His breath was warm and minty, making me dizzy. His eyes were dark and intense, piercing through my soul. I had pulled away from him, shaking my head. "No, I can't. Leave me alone." I had run away from him, hoping he would get the message. But he didn't. I had a feeling he had followed me to the bus stop, and then to my house. He had watched me from his car, waiting for me to go inside. And now, he was here. Knocking on my door. I heard his knock again, louder and more impatient. "Methis, open the door.
Methis Delis POV He let go of my hand, and walked away. He got into his car, and drove away. He left me standing at the door, feeling confused and conflicted and guilty and hopeful. All at the same time. It was scary as fuck. I closed the door, and locked it going back to the couch, where sat down. I tried to process what had just happened. Should I go to the hotel? Or should I stay at home? Should I ignore him? Should I reject him? Should I hate him? Should I fear him? Should I forget him? I didn't know what to do. I didn't know what to feel. I didn't know what to think. I didn't know what to choose. I looked at the clock, and saw that it was almost time for school. Getting up from the couch, I grabbed my backpack. I put on my jacket, and headed for the door. I opened the door, and stepped outside. I looked at the street, and saw his car. He was still there. He was still watching me. He was still waiting for me. He smiled, and waved. He mouthed, "I will see you." I felt a pa
Jamal POV Something told me she wasn't coming, no matter how long I waited. I checked my watch for the tenth time, feeling impatient and annoyed. It was already half an hour past the time we had agreed to meet. Where was she? Why wasn't she answering my calls or texts? We had planned this for weeks, ever since I saw her again at her apartment. I had convinced her to give me another chance, to come with me, at the very least I was planning to convince to do it for the sake of our kids, she would learn to love me later, but I just wanted us to be a family. But she was nowhere to be seen. I looked around the lobby, hoping to catch a glimpse of her. But all I saw were strangers, busy with their own lives. No one noticed me, sitting on the couch, holding a bouquet of roses. No one cared. I felt a surge of anger and frustration. I grabbed my phone and dialed her number again, hoping for a miracle. But all I got was her voicemail. "Hey, it's Methis. I can't come to the phone right now