The Cursed #Wattys2020 #thebapaawards2020

Chapter-19

It had been two days since Cathrine was found and she was better. She was staying at her place and Lucas decided to join her. Not that it was a problem, he was basically family for them since they have been dating for 3 years now.

I still haven't figured out about Adora. I tried talking to Ethan but it seemed like I was talking to a wall. No answers, so it was a moot point.

Christmas was approaching, a festive season all around. Shops decorated, Christmas trees everywhere , fairy lights adorning them. I stepped outside in the snow , covering myself with my jacket. I loved winter break. Everything felt magical. I smiled walking through the streets, people giggling and going on with their own routine.
The smell of freshly cooked cookies and coffee brewing made my stomach grumble. I made my way inside a cozy cafe and sat in the corner booth after ordering my coffee with a chocolate chip cookie.

The world felt warm during these times. My mind was only filled with happiness. My heart felt warm, just then my name was called and I went and took my order only to see someone else sitting in my place. I sighed not wanting to disturb them and made my way to the other side.

"Going so soon Zea. Don't you want to meet me?" the voice said stopping me dead in my tracks. I know this voice very well. My hands trembled as I turned around. He had a hood on.

"Sit" he ordered rather agressively and I did as he told not wanting to hurt anyone else.

His eyes , they looked familiar like I had seen them before. The gold flecks with a rusty green. His mouth was covered with a mask , my hands itched wanting to throw that mask away and see his face. Why did he seem so familiar.

"You got away with that one Zea. I'll give you that. Your friends are.." he tapped his fingers on the table as if trying to come up with something , "intresting" he said and chuckled. I knew he wasn't amused, hell he wanted me dead right now and if it goes his way , I'll be dead soon.

"Tell me something about yourself Zea. I really want to know" he said looking me in the eyes.

I shaked my head not wanting to tell him anything , squeezing my eyes shut looking down , fidgeting in my seat. My breaths were laboured , I didn't want him to hurt anyone else. Looking at Cathrine that day was the worst. She looked terrible.

"Please don't hurt anyone please" I whispered.

"What is it Zea? Come again?" He said clearly enjoying it.

I didn't utter a word , I just looked at him with my teary eyes.

"You know Zea" he leaned back, "you are so much like your.." he smiled at me " you don't know it , do you?" He asked

I was so confused right now. I didn't know what he wanted and how he knew me.

"Well Zea, you have something of ours with you and I would like it back" he leaned closer to me , his elbows on the table, "soon"

"So give it to me before I whisk your other friends away. Okay?" He leaned back ,

"I don't know what you're talking about" I said my voice hoarse. My mouth was dry, I didn't even understand what was going on right now. Who was he and why did he seem familiar, is he someone I know? How did he know me and what do I have?
I'm a student for God's sake what fortune would I have.

He hit his hand on the table loudly standing up startling me ,

"I'm giving you 3 days Zea. 3 days" he said menacingly , "if you don't return it to me say goodbye to your friends" and with that he left.

"Wait" I ran behind him tears streaming down my face but he just vanished in thin air.

3 days for what? What was I supposed to find.
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