Forgotten

Chapter Seven

*Farah's POV*

I wake up warm and much more comfortable than I've been in days. I try to shift and realize that there's a heavy arm draped over my waist and a chest pressed to my back. After my initial feeling of panic I know it's Theo. I told him to leave, practically begged him but here he is wrapped around me asleep.

It takes some time but I finally manage to lift his arm and slide out of the bed without waking him up. I walk quietly to the nurses station and yet again am given clothes, I need to remember to come back and compensate the nurse for them because I know that's not hospital procedure.

I change and get myself together as quickly as possible before checking myself out of the hospital. The walk to the bus station is only two blocks but it seems to last forever. I can't help but feel a little more vulnerable without Theo at my side and am constantly looking over my shoulder but It's better this way. It has to be. 

When I reach the stop the bus is just pulling up and I get on and slump down in a seat near the back until it reaches the stop a block form my apartment. I walk as fast as I can until I'm through the lobby doors, stopping to catch my breath and wait for the pain from the stab to dull.

I look around and it's as dark and dingy as I remember, yet the familiarity is somehow comforting. I begin the four story climb to my apartment knowing I need to gather my things and get out of here. In the back of my mind I can't help but wonder if part of my reasoning for leaving is so Theo can't find me but I push that thought away as I reach my door.

I pull the number plaque off my door and pull my spare key from the back of it before sticking the plaque back on and unlocking my door. I slowly push the door open and am relieved to see everything in my small living space how I left it. The bed in the far left corner next my the dresser under the window, my small kitchen directly to my left seemingly undisturbed, and my small table and chairs set on my immediate right. I make my way to the dresser and pull out all my clothes, stuffing them into a duffle bag and head to the bathroom to gather my toiletries. I wash my face and throw some makeup on before shoving everything into my bag. Leaving the duffle on the table I grab a backpack and throw my books, money, and some food in before zipping it up.

Before I know whats gotten into me I quickly write a not to Theo, knowing he's too stubborn not to try and track me down, telling him not to try and find me or to worry about me. I shove the note in an envelope and set my bags down in the hallway while I lock the door. Then I drop the key in the envelope, grab my stuff and head back downstairs. I leave the envelope, along with a description of Theo with the manager at the desk and go out to wait for the bus.

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*Theo's POV*

I wake up cold and I reach for Farah only to find empty space. Damn it I should've known she'd do something like this. I head to the nurses station, my frustration rising.

"Where is she?" I practically growl at the nurse who seems completely unaffected by my anger.

"Checked out."

I glare at her as she simply continues to do whatever the hell she's doing on her computer. "How long ago?" I ask.

"Maybe 45 minutes, I can't be sure without checking."

I storm out of the hospital and call Jake

"Hey man how-" He doesn't finish as I cut him off.

"She's gone. Left while I was sleeping." Even I can hear the coldness in my voice.

"Well she remembers everything right? She probably went home Theo, calm down. You've got her address right?"

"Of course I do. I don't know what the hell has gotten into her Jake, she has no idea what's after her and she's being so-" He cuts me off this time.

"Shut up and calm the hell down. Has it occurred to you that she knows exactly what she's got going on and maybe that's why she left? She's not an idiot Theo, go check her apartment." And with that he hung up.

I shove my phone in my pocket and run my hands through my hair while I wait for the bus to get here. When it does I get on and wait till it gets to the stop nearest her apartment. With all the money she's got I'm not sure why she lives in such a shitty part of town but I guess that's a question for later. I walk in and ask the desk manager for Farah's apartment number since I've forgotten it and am surprised when after telling me he hands me an envelope. I open it to find a note and a key.

Theo,

I'm sorry for leaving without thanking you again but I couldn't have you trying to make me stay. I figured you'd try and follow me so I've left you a key to my apartment since I'm sure you won't take my word for it in this letter that I'm long gone (didn't want you breaking down my door). Please return the key to the desk when you're done. Thank you again for everything that you've done but don't try to find or follow me. I've got some things to take care of and it would be best if I do that alone.

Thanks,

Farah Isaacs

I race up the stairs and unlock her door only to find her, and every sign that she was ever here, gone.