Solid Ground

♕ Chapter 8

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Marcus

"O-M-G we are on a plane." Riley freaked out as we boarded the plane.

The plane hasn't even lift off and she is already this hyped up. On the bright side, since she is jumping up and down, her bruises must have healed. We took our place as we waited for the plane to lift off.

Suddenly she held on to my hand tightly, gripping it as the plane took off. "OMG. OMG. it's moving."

I took a quick glance at her. She hadn't been on a plane before. She hadn't rode anything that wasn't on land. She was mesmerized by the view outside. She glued her face to the window, saying everything she saw... Out loud.

I put on the earphones hoping to tune off Riley's sudden adrenalin towards the plane. I leaned back comfortably and took out my laptop, ready to update myself with work.

When Riley noticed that I was doing work, she ripped of my earphones in one quick swipe.

"No work Marcus... You promised." She sounded like one of those whiny little girls in movies.

I let out a sigh. I guess a promise is a promise. "Fine, then I'll just sleep." I pushed the chair all the way back to get some shut eye.

"Excuse me." A lady from the left seat called out.

I opened my eyes slightly, realizing that she was calling me.

"Hi, I couldn't help but notice that... Erm... You're really good looking." She stammered, her cheeks redder than cherries. Riley must have overheard cause she sprung up from her seat, staring at both of us.

I slipped my fingers in between Riley's, giving it a light squeeze. She understood where I was going with this and sat back down.

"I'm sorry, but I'm taken." I smiled to the lady. "Did something happen to you? People don't normally be so direct... What's your story? Do you need help?" If I know human beings I knew that this lady didn't just found me good looking, there must have been a story behind it.

"I'm sorry. I've just been through a lot. I just broke up with my boyfriend in LA because he was cheating on me. Then I saw you... I guess I'm a little unstable after the break up." Misery and pain was written all over her face.

I turned over to Riley, not knowing what to tell that lady. I've never experienced pain or disappointment let alone a break up.

Riley spoke up for me "Finding the right person sucks. You have no idea how long and hard I worked for my happily ever after. But you'll find it, just don't give up." Riley gestured friendliness to the lady, turning that stiff frown on the lady's face into a smile.

"Wow... Wait is her your boyfriend or anything?" The lady pointed to me.

I budged in, "No, we are just... Two strangers on a plane." Riley gave me a stern stare, pinching my right arm.

"Oh, good, or else that would be awkward. Anyway, hope you have a great flight, she laid back on her seat and slept.

When the lady finally slept, Riley gave me a slap on my arm. "Strangers?! I think we are way past just strangers. If you wanted to make her feel better why don't you just say I'm your maid." Riley just couldn't sit still and shut up.

This was going to be a long flight.

"Oh, shut up." I went closer to Riley and kissed her. Kissing her was the best way to keep her quiet. Besides, she always tasted good, some type of vanilla made the scent and taste of her.

And she really did shut up after that. I managed to have a Riley talking-free flight all the way to London.

After 7 hours on the plane, we finally reached the airport. I pulled my luggage through this familiar air port. In the midst of getting out of the airport, I saw an even more familiar face...

Camila

I was sorting through my luggage until I spot a familiar yet distant face from afar. It was Marcus. Marcus Brynn Anderson. Nothing could hide that good looks of his. Still as hot as I remembered him to be. But who was the girl walking next to him. I knew I had no chance of getting near to him, unless...

I quickly whispered my plan to my younger sister, Amelie.

"Hey Camila, long time no see." Marcus walked over here and greeted me. Why did he have to be so hot... My legs felt weak at the sight of him. But I must continue with the plan.

Amelie immediately stepped up for me "Sorry but who are you?" Yep, the plan was still going smoothly.

Marcus seemed confused. He stared at me, looking puzzled. His deep enticing eyes tempted me to hug him, but no... The plan must go on.

"I'm Camila's high school friend Marcus. And you are?" He took a few steps back.

"I'm Camila's younger sister Amelie. I'm sorry but she doesn't remember anything much. She fell down head first on the staircase when she was walking home from her office. She had amnesia ever since." Good acting Amelie. I thought to myself. Trying to remain in character.

"She doesn't remember anything?" Marcus continued asking.

"No. But... no. Her memory starts from last week. Anything before that she doesn't remember a single thing. I was here to try to jot her memory by bringing her to her old school... Hey since you said you went to the same high school as her, could you take her instead? To be honest, I'm still in university, I can't lug her all around..."

Marcus for a second there looked a bit suspicious, but later then he agreed.

"Thank you so much. Once she is bothering you or your schedule..." Amelie wrote down her handphone number on a piece of paper and passed it to Marcus. "Call me, I'll get her back."

Marcus kept the paper in his side pocket. Reaching over to take my luggage.

"Could you also get her a room in a hotel? She is leaving in four days time." Well, Amelie wasn't lying about that part. I noticed the girl behind Marcus started looking worried... Who was she?

I had to continue the role play, "Erm sis, who is this? Is he my brother?" I said and put on the most stupid face I could.

"No Cam, he is your old friend Marcus. And he is going to help you check in to a hotel. Follow him and only him. I need to go back to the university now Cam, I'll see you soon." Amelie left leaving me with Marcus... And the girl behind him... Whoever she was.

The girl behind him had a ring on her finger, but Marcus didn't wear any ring. So I guess they weren't married or anything. Well, I'll find out in time...

A plan done right leads to good results. Immense operation get-close-to Marcus.

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*plays dramatic music in the background* haha just kidding^^ so what do you think of Camila? Smart? Evil? Treacherous? All of the above? Well all I kno it's that things ain't gonna be pretty. *crosses fingers and hopes for the best* :) feel free to read, vote and comment. Thank you for all the support ^^

#1 Amelie doesn't play a big role in the story.

#2 Riley was in the dark during the meet and greet session with Marcus and Camila.

#3 Camila has no clue who is Riley.