"Why are you running away from me?" He pinned me to the wall, leaving no chance of my escape.
I looked down at my feet, not being able to find the courage to talk.
"Amelia," The way he took my name, sent down shivers through my body. "I asked, why a...
"We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Castenada
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Chapter 10
Amelia's POV
We were in our car, returning home. The dinner was delicious and Bryan made me taste all the best dishes of the restaurant. The best thing was we both had light conversation. For those few hours, we forgot our past and enjoyed the present with each other. I really appreciate Bryan for not mentioning anything regarding what happened between us in the past.
"So Amelia, how's Kylie?" Bryan asked.
My smile disappeared.
I suddenly remembered everything that happened in the evening.
"Princess?" Bryan looked at me with a concerned look.
"Oh yes, Kylie, she's good." I forced a smile.
"That's good." Bryan smiled back.
I looked outside at the passing trees and buildings and wondered whether I had taken the right decision by splitting up with Bryan.
Should I have trusted him? Was he telling the truth? Was he really innocent?
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"We have reached." Bryan's voice interrupted my thoughts.
"Thank you so much Bryan for this marvelous evening." I smiled as I opened my seat belt.
"Always welcome, Princess." He smiled back.
That angelic smile...
I got down from the car and so did Bryan. I wanted to say Good Night but instead, I stared at his eyes. The silence was comfortable.
Bryan took some steps towards me and tucked a strand of hair behind my ears.
"Amelia..." He whispered.
Someone cleared his throat which made me and Bryan back away a little, increasing the distance between us. I looked towards the direction of sound and my eyes met with a familiar pair of dark brown eyes.
