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Chapter 17

Song: Insomnia-Zayn Malik

It's been two weeks and it all seems like yesterday. The joy is feeling new but yet old.

Finally! Zane Newman.

His words are still in my head and I just can't get it out.

I thought it was actually going to spark some bad feelings and I wasn't too far from it. Every other person was good with it...except for some crushes who all have bad blood going around.

Who cares?

The problem is that even with this, I can't tell him. I thought he couldn't hear me when I said Sam and tried saying Rob's name, but he did. He wanted to know who they were but as usual, excuses.

Sometimes, I ask myself if being in a relationship means opening up even when you know your life's at risk. But I have to understand that I slipped up many times and he catches those.

As long as I can put myself and they can catch Ed, I'll be fine.

"You've been looking at that necklace and the worse part is that Zane ain't here. Wanna pass it around?" Darren chuckles.

I've been helping Darren out with his Maths homework since Zane had to go to Zara's music recital. She's so good with that violin and I say that because I've seen her play severally. I'm proud of her. Zane was angry that his parents couldn't come. Angry in this case is an underestimation, crazily furious.

I understand what he's going through because he spoke to me. Now, it's just me and Darren. We are done with it but I decided to wait behind a little since my mum and dad won't be at home, and Zara's recital must be almost over. Not even fashionably late.

"Why did you leave New York in the first place?"

"I left because of the bullying-"

"Okay. Want popcorn?"

"No really,"

"Why?"

"I just want to get home, getting late," I say picking my bag off the floor and slinging it over my shoulder. I need to go home because I'm practically uncomfortable here.

I feel his hand on my shoulder and I turn to face him. "Sure?"

"None. I just want to stay back at home and do some reading. Especially on the new book I bought-"

"Which one is that?"

"City of Bones. It's awesome. Actually I just fell in love with the book cover and I love the name Jace. Read some reviews and they are good."

"Have a nice time reading your book but I'll come visit one these days," he said with a smirk on his face. Not the playful smirk but one you should be careful of. I smile at him and quickly make my way to the door.

I stand on the porch for some seconds trying to catch my breath. I've seen that same look. The one Ed wore when he came to me and ended up taking Sam and Rob. I hate him so much. The reason my life is ruined.

"What is this?"

My room was painted with the words 'I'm closer than you think'. The red paint standing out boldly over my blue walls. It was dripping on the tiles of my bedroom and all I could do was to stand there, speechless.

"Baby girl what's up?" I hear Zane's voice from the living room. I'm doomed. I shut the door behind me and tell him everything is fine.

Today, I told Zane he could stay over since mum and dad had gone for their conference. I wasn't lacking their presence because it helped me listen to myself. Another threat! I have to call our security agents and tell them we need to move before this guy gets me. I don't say it because our apartment in New York had bugs, everywhere.

It's nine pm and I haven't gone back to the living room where Zane had been earlier. Since seeing this at seven, I'd been staring at the words. The same words he told me the last time we met. It was only I and Roberts. Greg was a set-up and I should suspected that from the start.

I place my head in between my legs. I'm about to cry when the door is loudly opened, making me turn my head towards it.

"C, what's that?" Zane asks pointing to the wall before me. He moves towards me and crouches by my side. "What's going on?"

I hug him, burying my head in his chest. "He's coming for me. He knows where I am. He knew where I was. I have to move...."

"What!"

A merry Christmas guys! Finally 25th is arrived. I hope you loved it. Sorry for the late update....