You Again!!!

chapter 13... FLASHBACK 2

Austin's POV

"Not so high, Austin!"

"Be careful, Austin!"

"MAYA!"

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I jump up from the bed. It's that dream again. I thought it stopped!

I stand from the bed and head to the bathroom to wash my face. Guess I'm not going back anytime soon! Better get some work done.

It's always been like this since I can remember.. I would have a dream about someone named Maya and I would not be able to fall back asleep... The dream has intensified since I was told about the wedding. It seems like I'm overly concerned about marrying someone else, and this is not only because I'm not ready to settle, I mean I am only 19 almost 20, but it seems to be some other reason and the more I try to think about it the more I get a headache. My irritation to having an arranged marriage without my concern is one that clouds every other reasoning.

After working on the new gaming project that is supposed to be launched in a weeks time, I decide it is time to get a shower and have some food. Looking down on my phone that I had placed next to the laptop when I got immersed in work, I notice that almost past 10 am and I have a text from mom.

Mom: I am coming over at 12pm

What does she want now??

I have tried my best to avoid my Dad and Mom since the news about the engagement and wedding. That was a week ago and I guess it is now time to face the truth.

Me: Sure.

I quickly text back before I head into the shower and get some food down in the hotel restaurant.

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"I know that this is so sudden," My Mom tries to reason. she got here a few minutes ago and is trying to get the bigger picture of this whole drama. "But trust us on this, it is for your own good."

"How is it for my own good?" I frustratingly respond, "you are literally ruining my life!"

"You will understand with time dear."

"How can I understand this?" I raise my voice, "I am just being forced to marry a stranger."

"She is no stranger," Mom responds calmly. Is she being real? How is she no stranger? I have never met the girl and till now they won't tell me her name. "She is Uncle Xavier's daughter!"

Woah woah hold up!! Uncle Xavier has a child?? let alone a female child?? I was beyond shocked at the news! I have met Uncle Xavier on several occasions and I like to say we hit it off pretty well, but not even once have I ever thought he had a child. I mean I was the one always overlooking the affairs of the collaboration between the Kings and Smiths, and I just thought He had no heir.

"How come I have no idea about this child?" I asked, "I mean I would have at least met her once, seeing as how we are partners!"

"It's a long story, but just think about this." Mom answered, and I swear I heard her mumble something along the lines of 'it was your idea after all!'

Before I could get a chance to clarify on what she had said, she was already heading to the door. "Just think about it, son." Where her departing words.

I guess I have no choice!

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It has been another week and tomorrow is the day we are meant to depart to London. I have tried to search for uncle Xavier's daughter on any social sites I can find but there is nothing, except for a single family photo when she was practically a baby. What caught my eye though, was the small boy next to the Kings, and I am pretty sure that looked like me. But how is that possible? I have always had a great memory and I am pretty sure I have never met uncle Xavier till my teenage years, 15 or so? Coming to think of its I have no memory of any of my childhood days and I have only a few pictures to show those years! all those questions and thoughts had me suffering from a migraine, such that I decided to forget about it and just ask my Mom later on. There is something going on and I have a feeling I won't like it!

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I turned out to be absolutely right! Something was definitely going on! I came to that conclusion, because out of the blue the wedding was cancelled... okay not really cancelled but postponed! I mean not that I'm complaining but they decided I would marry today all by themselves and then they cancel?! It is not adding up.

Turns out the bride ran off! Isn't she just great! note the sarcasm... I still don't believe as to why someone would run off from getting married to me... I'm among the richest bachelors in New York so who wouldn't want me? Feeling furious, I fly back to New York using my private jet. I didn't bother to wait up for anyone or hear any explanations.
My runaway bride intrigued me! woah woah.. when did she become mine! I try to search more about her, still nothing comes up! What is she hiding? or more specifically, what are they all hiding from me?

Upon entering my penthouse, I quickly take a shower in readiness of heading to work. I had a very important project to work on and they decide to waste my time with this wedding. I was still furious and didn't have time to calm with the constant calls from the office.
Just as I stepped out the elevator, I bumped into this petite brunette but I was too furious to mind my manners and just blew her off and went to collect my car from the valet.
Who does she think she is talking to me like that? Shes one pretty girl though..! I feel some sense of familiarity with her... I brush it off though... i have more pressing matters here than get my mood ruined by her.
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Few days later in school, I meet the same girl and she had the audacity to stand up to me..  who does she think she is? I am getting more curious about her with each meet up.. even back at her apartmentwhen she was settling in, I have never acted with a girl like that.. she has a way of ruining and improving my mood without even noticing it.... I need to find out all I can about her.
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I can't believe this... 
How can this be?
I am confident I always had a great memory
I so need to talk to my parents about some stuff that are surely not adding up here...
How can this be???

Wondering what I am blubbering about?? Well, I just got a hold of who Amelia Kings really is!! And you can not believe this... shes the runaway bride and heiress.... that's not the most shocking part... it's the past proposal I, supposedly, offered to her... Yep.. you guessed it.. I was able to retrieve all confidential and hidden information  about Maya.. if I had failed I would be doubting my technological capabilities right now.. I'm not the prodigy in word only!
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"What's the meaning of this?" I say furiously as I toss the folder with all my findings, "someone better give me some good explanations!"
And that's how I got to know all about Maya and I, The accident and the hypnosis.
"I need those memories!" I need to know if what I felt for her as a kid is what I'm feeling for her now. "Is there a way to fix this?"
"We will have to visit the hypnotist about that," dad responded.

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"Son, you need to relax!" My Dad yelled. It's a few days after I was told everything and we just hot back from the hypnotist. I still can't seem to get over the guilt.. I remember everything and still hurts.
"I can't be here right now!" I say as I grab my car keys to go out. "Dont do anything rash Austin!" Dad warns just as I get to the door. I walk out without a second glance, with a single thought on my mind... I need to see her!
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A/N
Hey guys... sorry I have been unavailable for a really long time now.... hope you still have interest for the book and read, vote and comment...