CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 11 – 20
BY ANNY’S LIBRARY
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Elzar pulled up at a nice cozy coffee shop, it’s saturated in a middle of the town, not really big though but it’s very obvious as well, the smell of homemade coffee and brews filled Amelia’s nostrils as she hopped off the bike, taking off her helmet
“Nice huh?” Elzra’s voice made her face him with a smile
“It’s hommy, I love it….” She trails off as he hopped off as well, taking her helmet from her and making sure the bike is tightly secured
“I knew you would, you are just too simple and lucky for you, I’m a huge fan” he retorted and she raised an eyebrow with a playful glare
“I’m not simple, I’m just…..”
“Not interested in extravagant lifestyles?…” He completed her word’s and her mouth screwed shut, how did he know that…..is she being too obvious?
“Beautiful, you are simple and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it, it’s your life remember?, And nobody should tell you what to do” he grabbed her hand, she freezed for a moment as he interlocked their hands, pulling her into the shop
Immediately they entered, Amelia couldn’t help the smile that plastered on her face, the place is wooden cabin on the inside with elderly people sitting and drinking from steamy mugs…..fresh brews and cooked food in each and every single table and an elderly woman who’s smile lit up to the entire space as she spotted them in the middle of the room
“Elzar!, Oh my days!, I never thought I would see you again!” She yelled as she scrambled through the small crowd and pulled Elzra in for a hug
“It’s nice to see you, Nana, you look as beautiful as always” he chimed and the elderly woman held her chest in a dramatic way while faking a blush
“You are such a gentleman, Elzra, more reason why you always seem to attract the honeys” her eyes trails to Amelia who stood with a smile on her face as she watched them
Elzra laughed as he pushed Amelia forward, she startled a bit as she’s now standing right in front of the elderly woman, although Amelia is taller
“Oh my, what’s your beautiful name?” The lady asked and Amelia eyes scanned the woman from head to toe, taking in every detail about her
She’s a robust beautiful elderly woman with sprinkles of white hair splattered all over her head, she has a gown which is completely covered by her apron, her cooking net which clearly did a small job in hiding her beautiful blonde hair that’s almost white now……… she’s truly a beautiful elderly woman
“My name is Amelia mam’m” Amelia said as Elzra stood behind her with his hands crossed on his chest
“Oh, such a beautiful name for a beautiful young lady, Elzra is such a keeper to find someone as beautiful as you” the elderly woman said and Amelia almost choked on her silava as she stared back at Elzra who seems to be enjoying the show a little bit too much
Pûnk!
“W….we don’t have anything going on between us” Amelia choked out as she met eyes with the elderly woman
“Well, that’s a shame, you two are obviously perfect for each other and Elzar has never……”
“I think that’s enough, Nana….. we’ll just grab our seats” Elzra said as he cut her off completely, the elderly woman paused for a minute before smiling
Amelia furred her eyes as she noticed the silent communication between them, it’s obvious Elzra wanted her to stop talking
“Sure, let’s go” she gestures and they followed her, going through the back as they appeared in what looks like a path with different doors, she hummed softly, taking out a key and opened the second door
“Wait right here, I know exactly what to get you guys” she said excitedly, handing the key over to Elzar who nods in response
She immediately left and Amelia’s eyes followed her till she was out of sight
“She’s really amazing” Amelia voiced out as Elzra pulled her inside the room, it’s a little bit small but has enough space to fit in two people, two chairs and one table covered in satin black clothes, it’s beautiful
“I know right?, I’m used to having amazing people in my life” he coaked as they both sat down, Amelia sighs as she rest her hands on the table, feeling the soft fabric on her skin
“Are you guys related?….. like in a family way?” Amelia asked and Elzar clicked his tongue
“She’s my grandma’s best friend, they have a really strong bond and they have been friends for a really, really, really long time” Elzra said and Amelia’s lips parted slightly, no wonder she was all chessy
“That must be very nice” Amelia trailed
“It is nice, I use to come here every day, until college decided to ruin it but I still do make out some time to come cool off, this place is like my second home” he said and she smiles
“I love the bond between the both of you even though you guys aren’t related by blood, it’s really rare”
“Just like your beautiful smile” he chimed in again and she paused moving her hands on the table to look at him, even though it’s kinda lame, there’s something about Elzra that just…. just…makes her….. giddy on the inside?
“Oh stop, I’m not falling for that” she coaked mockingly, tracing her finger tips on the table
“Falling for what?” He asked, genuinely confused
“For your words, you seem to be very smooth with them” she looks at him and he chuckled heartily, the smile reaching his eyes as it brought out his attractive side
“Beautiful?, You think I’m trying to fool you?” He asked and she raised an eyebrow
“Well, for starters, it’s kinda weird how someone like you would want to be close to someone like me, you are obviously popular and it’s extremely alarming, I’m not some cheap girl to be used” she said and he leaned backwards on the chair, observing her for a minute
“And who said I wanted to use you?, I just want to be your friend” he said casually and she sighs, it’s kinda dumb putting words into his mouth, she didn’t even think it through before vomiting all those nonsense she just said
“I’m sorry, it’s just that, I don’t think your closeness to me is genuine, especially since you know Byron so well” at the mention of Byron’s name her heart squeezed in….pain
“Byron and I used to be friends, like way back when we were kids, I honestly didn’t know what happened, he just stopped talking to me” he said unbothered
“And you didn’t bother to find out why?” She asked, leaning forward
“I did but he shot me out, completely” he said with a hint of something she can’t quite put a finger on
“I… it’s just, I don’t understand him, he’s complicated and the fact that he keeps threatening me for something I know nothing about is the most terrifying part” she sounded disturbed
“Byron isn’t meant to be understood and as for the last part, you didn’t do anything to him, infact you helped him but someone really close to you hurt him and for the fact that he can’t get to that person, is the reason behind his coldness towards you” he said and her eyes widened as the words left Elzra’s mouth
She didn’t do anything?, She even helped him?
Wait, does that mean she knows Byron before?, Is he part of her past?, But how?, When?, How the hell did they fùcking meet?
Someone close to her hurt him, but how?
The only people close to her are her Dad and Aunt Milicent
She couldn’t add her Mom because she knows nothing about her, well, she lost her memories so everything related to her mother is gone, she doesn’t know anything and could it be that…….?
Hell to the fucking no!
It’s impossible!, It’s not true!, It can never happen!
Her wild thoughts comes to a screeching halt as she felt Elzra’s hand on her hair, he actually leaned forward and pulled out the pin she used in holding up her hair making it fall all the way to her waist, it’s long, slickly and very very shiny, it’s beautiful
Her eyes remained still as Elzra slowly leaned back, taking the full version of her face, it’s been sixteen years to be exact and she has never let her hair down, not even in public or private, she doesn’t know why but each time she does, it always brings back bad terrible memories, those demos lurking deep inside of her unleashes and her episode strikes
But none of that is happening as Elzra smiles, it’s short and it doesn’t reach his eyes this time, it’s almost as if….. he’s reliving a moment….a dreaded moment
“You look so much like her, you look exactly like her” he mumbles under his breath and she quickly snatched the pin away from him, wrapping her hair up quickly
“What are you talking about?” She asked as she finished fixing her hair
His eyes suddenly brightens as he laughed at her
He’s acting weird and she noticed it
“It’s nothing….” The words died as the door opened and two girls walked in, the sweet hommy aroma filling the entire room as Amelia looked away from Elzra
Although Elzra still has his eyes on her, it’s fixed and not moving, soaking in every single reaction she made as the girls serverd them, his knuckles whiten and he inhaled deeply
He lied when he said it’s nothing, it’s very obvious and crystal clear that Amelia doesn’t remember anything that happened sixteen years ago and the chances of her not remembering is ninety nine percent, which means she might never ever be able to remember anything about her past ever again!
CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 11 – 20
“I’m not interested in your pity food” Maya rasped immediately they sat down at the cafeteria, it’s been an hour after the game and the news or rather hot talk of the school is Byron running out in the middle of the game and because of that the game got cancelled
“Stop being a bîtch and take it, it’s tacos and I’m not a fan” Kimberly mutters, shoving her plastic tray to Maya’s front, Maya huffed as she reluctantly took it
“You guys, I haven’t seen Amelia for a while now” Roxy sounded serious as Mia settled besides her, dumping her plastic tray in the trash can close by
“Why did you do that?” Maya asked incrediously and Mia shrugged her shoulders
“It’s tacos and I’m not a fan” Mia pointed out and Kimberley’s eyes lit up instantly
“I thought I was the only one…..” Kimberly trails and Mia raised an eyebrow
“That doesn’t mean we can be friends” Mia shoots and Kimberley’s mouth hangs open, confusion radiating her eyes as Maya rubbed her forehead in fustration
“She never asked…” Maya takes a bite from her food
“But she implied it……” Mia’s snarled expression doesn’t flater
“I never did, seriously girl, you need to chill” Kimberly rolled her eyes, getting fed up with Mia’s obbsence behavior
“Girls!, I’m worried about Amelia!!” Roxy breaks the tension and Mia’s gaze focused on Roxy
“I saw her leaving with Elzra about an hour ago, Byron was right there, you guys needed to see the expression on his face!” A brown curly hair jumps out from nowhere and Maya gasped, almost choking on her food
“Wait, who are you?” Roxy asked as she got over the sudden intrusion
“Pardon me, my name is……Fiona and I’m just a random student who’s character isn’t necessary, but you will be seeing me occasionally, I guess” she shrugged her shoulders and Mia looks around, observing the cafeteria for cameras
“Who are you talking to like that?, are you in a TV show?” Mia sounded kinda irritated and Fiona roll her eyes
“To the readers of course, now back to the main deal, I saw Amelia with the opposing hockey team captain, Byron Steel’s legendary enemy, Elzra, she rode off with him even after Byron warned her not to, I think she wants to sign up for a dèath wish, anyway, bye!!” Fiona grumbled as she walked out of the cafeteria
The girls are still stunned as Fiona left and Mia clears her throat
“I knew Byron and Amelia had something going on” she quoted as Maya rubbed her hands together
“Now I get it, Amelia came to the game, she was there and I saw the glimpse of her hair, I bet that’s why Byron ran out of the field because she left, but why did she leave?” Maya sounded confused
“Because Silver pecked Byron, I noticed it too” MIa pointed out and Kimberly looks at her
“Wait, Amelia is bothered by that?” Kimberly asked with disbelieve
“Isn’t it obvious, you guys don’t notice the tension between her and Byron?, I thought you guys had eyes” Roxy said as Mia muttered something under her breath before standing up
“Where are you going?” Maya asked and Mia gave her a dead look
“Where else would I go to?, the farm?, I’m going to the dorm” she said, plugging her earphones as she walked away
“Rude!” Maya yelled after her but she was out the door
“Just let her be” Roxy huffed as they continued eating
CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 11 – 20
Byron angrily walked towards his car, a red Audi, it spells money just like his fùcking last name
What were you guys expecting?, Of course, a rich bastard and school jerk who’s father is filthy rich should have a car
He looks angry, damnit, he is angry, his calculated steps walking towards his car as he held onto his backpack
“Byron!” Silver stupid voice called out and he paused, he’s standing in front of his car and most students are lingering outside, his expression went from angry to sore and irritation
“What do you want?” He asked as if he had a problem with her breathing close to him, of course he did, he didn’t like it one bit
Silver is a pest that he had to keep up with ever since they were little, she, Elzra and himself were friends, she’s a rich, spoilt brat who always depends on mommy and daddy in everything she wants, her stupid face giving her extra credit and due to her parents influence, it didn’t take long for her to be popular throughout their school years
But that’s not his problem, the problem is for the fact that she thinks that they would end up together because of how close their parents are bothers him alot, she’s always clinging to him and because of that he almost lost Amelia, well, she’s going to face with him later
“That was cold, are you avoiding me?” She asked with a pout, crossing both hands on her chest
“Is that supposed to be a question?, Avoiding you is my number one goal, Silver” he said with nochantlance and she gasped, her pulpits dancing from each corners of his face
If there’s one thing about Byron, that’s the freaking fact that he doesn’t mind saying what’s on his mind, according to him, everyone must face the truth no matter how bitter it is, that’s the only way to learn
“Byron, what’s going on?, You shouldn’t talk to me this way” she moved closer and he sighed
“And why shouldn’t I?, Do I look like one of your fan girls?” He retorted with sarcasm and she bites her lips in anger, he’s intentionally getting on her nerves
“Nope, you aren’t but you do know that what we share is more than that right?, come on, why did you ran out of the field like that today?” She asked, taking both of his hands and he instinctively pulled his hand away
“It’s none of your business” he pointed out blankly
“Everything about you is my business, you don’t want me to tell my Mom and Dad about your recent behavior and how you’ve been hovering over some certain blonde girl?” She threatened and his eyes flashed with anger before pushing her away
“Nobody threatens me, especially you, Queens…. don’t even fùcking try it, you should know your place” he snarled, pushing his weight off the car as his full height towers her
“B… but Byron….”
“Shut the fúck up, I don’t want to hear another word from you, got it?” He growled and she hits his chest angrily while glaring at him
“Fúck you, arrogant bastard!” She whined, spinning around as she head for the dorm, Byron stood still for a minute, watching her retreating figure, her hands swinging from side to side like a witch
“Everybody needs to know their place” he mumbles silently as he felt his patience running thin
CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 11 – 20
Amelia waved repeatedly as Elzra rode off from the premises, her smile glued to her face like a second skin as she sighs deeply
“He’s so nice” she mutters, and started walking towards the dorm, she pulled out her phone, well after Xander decided not to return her old phone, she decided to buy a new one, she wondered what he did to the recording, obviously he must have deleted it
Thousand of text messages from the girls made her smile a little, especially from Roxy
Roxy: Where the fúck are you, Melia?, It’s been hours and we haven’t seen you, not like the others care but I do
Amelia rolled her eyes playfully as she exited Roxy’s chat and swiped into Maya’s
Maya: a weird student named Fiona told us you went out with Elzar!, Bîtch, aren’t you just the luckiest girl on earth right now?”
Amelia actually laughed at that, whoever this Fiona girl is, she should really mind her business
Kimberly: Amelia, you came to the game and we didn’t know, get your àrse over here right now!….. just kidding, you have fun with my crush, umm kay?
Amelia chuckled, tucking her phone into her pocket, her smile growing wider with each step she takes
It’s so weird how being around Elzra is so different from being around Byron, she shouldn’t be comparing the both of them due to the tension between them, she’s pretty sure they wouldn’t like it either
Obviously Byron is the one holding grudges, Elzra is a lightheaded being, so much positivity radiating through him, his smile is gold, the way he talks?, It’s so simple yet it impacts her so much, it makes her feel….. free
She hardly have any bad thoughts whenever she’s around him, he knows everything about her but doesn’t act like a creep about it, she knows Elzra and Byron are a huge part of her life, her Dad and Aunt Milicent never said anything about it, she knows they’re hiding it away from her, more reason why Aunt Milicent never wanted her to school here, it’s because of Byron
Her jaw hardened at the thought of Aunt Milicent hiding a huge part of her life from her, it hurts but she’s not willing to show it, each time she mentions about going into the shrinking solution, Aunt Milicent usually throws a feet, she starts acting weird and panicking, but despite that, Aunt Milicent never deprived her from love, and the bond between them is something strong
She shakes her head, feeling somewhat stressed after all these thoughts, why’s Elzra not threatening her life like Byron, she obviously hurt the both of them but why is Elzra so……chilled?
Should she be worried?, But Elzra seem to be the open-minded one amongst them so being close to him would be the best opportunity for her to know what actually happened since gaining her memories isn’t guaranteed
She heaved lightly and griped her chest, something perked through it and she felt the hair on her body standing, her peace and quiet suddenly drifting away, replacing it with black and motionless feelings
He’s here, it’s so weird how she feels his presence before seeing him, he’s like a demon chasing after soul with the aim of ruining her, he did say he would destroy her but she’s definitely not going to make it easy for him
Her pace quickened, it’s almost six and most students are in the dorm, she didn’t know when spending time with Elzra made her lose track of time
Despite the pains from walking fast in her heels, she didn’t stop, she could feel him getting closer and closer, she looks over her shoulders but didn’t see anyone, just three students going for night class, she sighs deeply
Maybe she’s just overwhelmed by the fact that Byron would come after her, he wouldn’t, she’s sure of that, he’s not dumb not to see that she doesn’t want to have anything to do with him, she was thinking of being close to him just to learn about her past but since Elzra is in the picture now, she no longer needs to put up with his stupid attitude
She doesn’t need to be scared of him, he’s a boy just like every other single boy out there and he can’t hurt her, she’s got this and Elzar made it clear that no one has the fùcking right to control her, she’s an adult and she can handle herself
“He can’t do anything to you, he’s just a horny jerk, he’s a bastard, you are not scared of him” she chants, sighing with a sudden bang of confidence filling her blood
She climbed up the stairs towards the dorm but slammed into a hard surface, just that this surface is broad and it’s definitely breathing, her eyes widened as the pure scent of body wash and mint filled her nostrils, all her sudden confidence vanishing into thin air as she slowly looks up at him, why does he always have to ruin her peace?
He’s silent, and she knows just how unhinged he tends to be when he’s fùcking silent
“M…. move out of the way” she stutters, trying to sound brave but instead a little devilsh smile tugged his lips as he grabbed her hands and dragged her back to the parking space, her survival instincts flaring as she digs her nails into his skin, trying to fight him off
His eyes only lighten up with her struggling, he seems to get his jollies by seeing her struggling and kicking for freedom, not like he planned on letting her go anyway, he got to his car and opened up the passenger seat
“Get into the car” he ordered and her breathing becomes audible, that’s what she hates about him the most, controlling her as if he owns her life, fúck that!
“I’m not going anywhere…” Her words died down as he placed his right hand on her head and shoved her inside
“I never gave you a choice” he coaked mockingly shutting the door and she struggles to open it but it’s no use, everything about him is no use
And that’s when Silver steps out fully, watching the car drive out of the school premises, her smile faded as she watched and she clenched her fists
“I should have known, Pinky?, You don’t want to be part of the list, trust me” she snarled as Emily stood behind her, they have been watching the whole scene
“She’s the reason why Byron is giving you the cold shoulders?” Emily asked with disgust lacing her voice and Silver gritted her teeth angrily
“Forget about her friends, Pinky is our target now, she’s messing with what’s mine and nobody messes with what’s mine!” Silver half yelled as she stormed into the dorm, her heels clicking angrily with her movements
“Poor Pinky” Emily smiles, walking inside as well, Silver hardly has a main target and Amelia is just unfortunate to be one.
READ ALSO : THE MAFIA’S SWEETHEART : CHAPTERS 1 – 10
CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 11 – 20
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