BOOMERANG

Chapter 1

Eve's POV

One Friday night in the month of July during the summer break, dressed in all black, I sat by the couch at porch. No, don't take me wrong, Of course, I am out on a party to have some "fun" as everybody quotes. Well, at least I'm trying.

My best friend Nel (Nelly) had been insisting from a very long time that i should go out and enjoy my life as much, not that i don't. Fun as in partying hard, was her solo idea, and no fun was comparable to a Friday-night Party at Tammy's Castle.
Well, it is as huge and beautiful as a castle in Disneyland would look, perfect for tonight especially when his parents are out on a month-long business trip to the Middle East.

So here I was, at Tammy's trying to have a blast. Duh, who am i lying to? Blast sitting on the porch and watching a song on YouTube? Well, i really tried to get along with the party.

Being a non-alcoholic didn't really help me though. The loud music, the crowd, drunk boys trying to make a pass and getting touchy, the room all hazy due to the smokers - this was not the way I'd ever have fun. In fact, I was feeling suffocated and dizzy.

In an attempt to get rid of this stressful fun without spoiling Nel's mood, I made an all-too famous excuse of "nature's call". Funny and predictable, Init? Who could she blame? After all, she'd seen me drinking water for the last two hours. Being a smartass that I am, I sneaked out to the porch that was too silent and dark for my liking.

Thanking the good lord for a comfortable couch, cool breeze and extremely good wi-fi connection, I sat and started that one thing which always helps me to lighten my mood- browsing beautiful songs on YouTube.

Thanks to Nel's overly fitting short dress, I had to place a cushion on my lap to prevent from flashing, even if it were for the plants that stood in front of me. I was too lost in humming one of my favorite Celtic women's song "bridge over troubled water", I didn't notice my jerk of friends standing to my front staring at me like they just saw a ghost.

I'm well aware of the fact that I'm dressed in black, and now sitting in the dark, even then I didn't look that bad to be scared of. Oh, not staring, there were probably telling me something, but my headphones were covering their screams for my own good.

However, my happiness didn't last any longer, as Jen ( Jennifer) pulled the earphones out, compelling me to listen to whatever was being flooded by my irritating, nosy yet darling buddies -" why are you alone? Are you hurt? Do we need to get you home? Do you want some medicine? Why didn't you call us? Is it bad? Let me see your face, were you crying?

"Wait, what ? crying? Have I ever cried in front of them? Okay let me correct myself. Have I ever cried after that one black day? Not once that I have known. Yes, these were my overly sensitive friends who'd kill anyone if i was being bothered. Nick, Jen's long-time boyfriend and one of our best buddy spoke, "Jen Chill, Eve's fine, and don't forget we're here to look for Adam, for once let her spend some time at peace".

I might have never loved Nick more than right at this moment, yes he was the wise one but he had never said anything wiser than this. But Wait what? Adam? Were they back with the same tease of finding Adam for Eve someday?

Just when i was about to yell at him, Dan spoke, "No Eve, it was not meant for you, we are really looking for our team captain Adam Fergo". Okay, that put me at ease, not for too long though. Just when I mouthed an O, i felt someone's hand on my right palm slowing making its way up to my shoulder.

As creepy as it sounds, I was so ready to scream when I heard a whisper, "please tell them something to divert their attention. Please save me this once" I don't know how he got there at the back of the couch but his voice had a hint of desperation and he was pleading with an ample amount of seriousness.

I gave in, as stupid as it sounds, I really did. Before Nick or Dan could move forward, I spoke the most stupid sentence that started this whole ordeal of my life, "Hey, was he a strong built tall guy? I saw one leaving just few minutes earlier" (Not that I had any idea how Mr. Whisper looked like, I made it up on my own). It's predictable right? Captain of a soccer team has to be someone tall and strong built.

I lied to my friends about a strong built tall man leaving the party venue, while the anonymous jerk was hiding behind me.

Before they left, of course Dan had to try once more- "eve, you sure, you don't want any of us to stay with you? I wouldn't mind, the party is too loud for my liking anyways"

Liar!!! Dan was totally into parties. I don't know why he felt the need to say something that I wasn't going to buy. As always, I refused, "No Dan, I'm all good, after all you need a watchman to report the next time any of your looser player runs away." With that, i stuck my tongue out at him.

As i finished my comment on player, the jerk hiding behind had to squeeze my right arm again. Oh so it did hurt his male ego then? I smiled while performing a victory dance from within.

Thankfully, my friends surrendered and were leaving with a shout out - "take care", "call us if you need anything", "Love you". I replied back, "unfortunately I know that" and giggled.

With that, I was left alone with a stranger in the darkness. I was not sure if i was ready to face him, he could be scary, who knew? While I was contemplating on the current situation I got myself in, I felt a tap on my shoulder once again. By now, it was pretty clear that he had a thing for shoulder.

He mumbled a thanks and said, "I'm leaving, you continue your mini-concert" Woah!!! That was embarrassing. I didn't know he'd be listening all these while. I preferred to keep my mouth shut, no use of arguing with a stranger anyways. I thought he was leaving right away but I didn't hear shuffling noise or any noise that could indicate he left.

Okay, I guess I have to open my mouth now. "Hey, I don't think you are a superhero to disappear just like that. I'm not stupid, I know you're still here"