D'Cartes: Amelia D'Cartes' Story

That Girl

I was walking the hallway but I could not help but wonder why people kept staring at me as if I did something.

I heard one girl whispered to the other: Thats her. She was with Julian.

Another girl nudged me and muttered, Silent bi-atch.

Whats wrong with this people?

Before I could think, I saw a huge tarpaulin of Julian and a lady wearing a Chanel and Armani get up walking out the hotel.

I stared attentively to the picture and despite the lavish and luxurious outfit, I am sure that the girl is ME.

When did this happen?

I felt my phone in my jeans. I saw a message from Julian.

Julian: Meet me at the Chem. Lab.

I quickly went there and I saw Julian sitting on the table.

What is happening here? Why do the people gossip about us? I asked.

Remember when we went out from the hotel in Cali? Someone saw us and leaked the picture so as much as we want to hide our true relationship, the rumors are spreading so we better get along with it. That way I can secure your safety, Princess. Whether you like it or not, you will have to get along with it, he said.

I was puzzled because I could not remember a single thing. All I remember was I was almost got killed in Cali and my dad called me. Thats it.

Julian, that girl was not me. It was not me, I said and look at him.

But, you are here Princess. You are the girl I brought back here, he responded.

You dont understand, J. Did you notice how that girl dress up? I asked.

Yes but it was not surprising because you were probably dressing up for disguise.

You dont understand. I could not really remember what happened after the incident. The last thing I remember was when my dad called. Nothing more, I said with a hope that he will believe me.

Probably because of the shock. You want to go to a specialist?

I took the time to think but I disagree.

I dont think that is necessary. By the way, Julian, do you have anything about Andrew?

He is okay now. His surgery went successful, he said.

Surgery? I really did not expect to hear this.

Amelia? You were the one who told us that he was having a surgery because his kidney was shot, he wonderingly stared at me.

No, Julian. I really did not know about it. Where is he now? I asked with great concern.

He is back in Canada. He will take a break from show business for some time, he answered.

I just kneeled helplessly because I do not know what is happening to me. I felt my eyes are watering.

I want to go home, Julian, I muffled.

I felt Julians arm as he helped me get up and shook me.

Princess, stop that. You should not let people to see your tears. Keep your composure and we will leave the school ASAP, he said.

I wiped my tears and fixed myself and I let him guide me out of the school.

As soon as Julian and I reached home, I went into my room and scanned the internet for any news regarding the incident that happened in California.

Lo and behold, the internet is full of updates about Andrew and his plan of hiatus from his work. I read every single article because I felt like I do not know anything at all. Julian was right; Andrew is in Canada now. His parents had an interview after they went to the police for the investigation. So far, there is not a single lead to the culprit but one witness said that it was a woman. Many speculations came out but nothing was proven.

Another surprising discovery is that not a single news came out regarding the incident in the hotel where I was at. It seems like it never happened.

I instantly called my dad about it.

Yes, Amy? I heard from the other line.

Dad, why couldnt I find any news regarding the shooting incident at the hotel?

I took care of it. The owners of the hotel and the news agencies are my friends. Need not to worry.

Dad, did something happen to me?

Why, Amy?

I seem to miss a lot of things lately. I do not recall anything that happened after you called me. Also, I felt like I just woke up, Dad. I am just missing a lot.

I will send Dr. Hitcherson to check you.

No, Dad. I might just be in shock.

Lets just be sure. Rest well, Princess.

Then my dad hung up.

I just lay on my bed and I feel kind of helpless. I closed my eyes and tried to remember everything that happened when I heard a knock from my door.

Princess, its me, Julian said. I brought bacon, sausage, and egg sandwich.

Come in, I said.

When he came inside the foods aroma filled my room and it makes me hungry.

Nanay Cecile told me that you did not take you breakfast so she made your favorite, he explained.

Thank you, J.

I know you are still bothered but everything will be okay, he said reassuringly.

Dad will send Dr. Patrick later. He thinks I really need a shrink right now, I answered.

He just remained silent.

J, are you sure that nothing happened to me after my dads call during the incident?

Yes, Princess. You were all dressed up when you came out in your room. I did not ask you anything because I was thinking it was your way to conceal your identity, he said.

I dont know, J. I really could not remember myself dressing up that way. Its really weird and where could I possible get those clothes when everything I got are all shirts, jeans, and sneakers?

You told me that you asked Nanay Cecile to have them ready in your suit case.

I was surely in awe because I know I did not ask such things. I never ask Nanay Cecile that. I had even forgot to prepare for that trip.

OOOH!!! Its really making my head hurt. I need to rest, J. Thanks for the food, I said and I turned my back from Julian.

I know he was about to say something but he just chose to keep mouth shut and went out from my room.

Julian stepped out of the elevator and went into a room with a man talking with a team of doctors.

Julian, what are you doing here? the man asked.

I want to talk about the Control, he answered and this made the other man surprised.

Lets go to my office, he said and the walked towards a door which is at the deepest part of the basement.

The man sat on his swivel chair and looked at Julian.

Speak now, he commanded.

The Control is starting to wear off. She is starting to emerge. The Control is getting weaker. I am afraid she needs another shot of the compound.

The man remained quiet for a while and picked up his phone, Mobilize the Centurion.

Julian was astonished of what he heard.

You cannot do that! She is still young for that! he exclaimed to the man, but the latter ignored him.

Stop it now! He yelled at the man turned his swivel chair and stared at the wide monitor.

If you continue on this path, I will protect my only princess and you will lose your son, Dad, Julian said and left.