Chapter 17

I found myself winding up in a coffee shop not too far from my house,for some reason I'm not in the mood to head home quite yet.I order a cup of coffee and sit at a table outside to get to fresh air while I wait for my latte

Paris truly is beautiful but what is more beautiful is it's culture the people,one of the many reasons I come her often.My father used to take my brother on trips her all the time when we were kids…when my parents were still together.

I browse through the internet not exactly being excited about anything going on in the world, bored with everything already nothing new ever happens and scrolling aimlessly seems like a mundane task.

Soon enough the waitress brings my latte,she gives me a cute smile but I'm not in the mood, seeing that I don't respond to her gesture she goes away.

I drive slowly on the highway not seeing any need to rush as I take in the view.For some reason my mind flashes back to Julliette and what happened at the parking lot,with the same question in mind

What was in those photos?

I don't know why I find myself caring,I'm not sure if it's curiosity or something else.I'm not one to get attached so I really can't pinpoint what is happening.

A strong breeze followed by a roaring engine passes me by snapping out of my pondering mind.

I see a range Rover zooms off with great speed,a van does so too tailing it behind.

What the hell is going on?

"Crazy people everywhere" I mutter under my breath

As I continue driving, I suddenly recognize the distinct shape of the Range Rover up ahead.

What on earth is she doing here, and why is she being chased by that van?

My instincts kick in, and I feel an inexplicable urge to protect her. Without a second thought, I accelerate, closing the distance between us.

The highway turns into a tense battleground, and the chase becomes increasingly dangerous. Julliette glances at her rearview mirror and spots me behind her, and for a moment, her eyes widen with surprise. It's clear she didn't expect to see me here, but there's no time to explain as the van aggressively tries to overtake her. The situation is dire, and adrenaline courses through my veins, heightening my senses.

I notice a familiar side road up ahead – a shortcut that could lead us away from this dangerous pursuit. Instinctively, I veer towards it, and Julliette follows, her shock in my move evident in her actions. As we take the narrow path, the van struggles to keep up, but I manage to create enough distance to lose them temporarily.

"Are you okay?" I shout to Julliette, trying to make my voice heard over the roaring engines. She nods, her face a mix of fear and relief, and I know I have to get her somewhere safe. I remember a secluded spot nearby, an old warehouse that's rarely used. It may not be the ideal shelter, but it's better than being out in the open.

With determination, I navigate through the maze of streets, making quick turns and doubling back to throw off any pursuers. As we approach the warehouse, I feel less agitated knowing we've managed to lose them for the time being.

However, the danger is far from over. We need a plan. I park my car inside the warehouse, blocking the entrance to make it harder for anyone to follow us. I glance around, scanning for potential threats or exits. The atmosphere is tense as we hide in the dimly lit space.

"Mind telling me what this is all about?"I ask

She turns to me but says nothing then looks around to see if the coast is clear and walks off

Of course ignore me

"You can at least say thank you"I say to her silhouette walking away

She turns to me as if contemplating on what to say but then continues walking away

Are you serious?

I get a hold of her arm grabbing her attention as I look her in the eye

"Hey I just saved your life from that crazy asshole and can't even say a simple thank you?"

"I didn't ask for you to save me let go"she says in between teeth

Why you little brat

"Is that how you feel?"

"Yes that's exactly how I feel now let go"she says slapping my arm so hard the sting travels all the way to my shoulder and my grip loosens

"Just a few minutes ago you looked scared as hell now you're telling me you didn't need my help?"

"That not your problem,you just blew my chances of knowing who that bastard is because you messed things up like you always do"

I scoff in disbelief

This brat

"Listen I don't know why you're being obsessed with me-"she starts

"Obsessed with you?"

I can't believe this.

I'm not obsessed with you

I'm not obsessed with anyone

"Yes obsessed with me,ever since I got here you won't leave me alone"

She turns around to leave but I hold her shoulder.

This is not over

However her next move was something I was not expecting as a sharp sting across my face sends my head turning to the other side

Did she just slap me?!

"Don't ever touch me!"I hear her say as I stand there in shock

She slapped me?

The next thing I hear is her heels clicking echoing on the walls

A chuckle leaves my mouth as I touch the side of my face that throbs.

Julliette Wayne you really have changed

I watch her enter her car and drive off

Well, ain't that just a peachy moment?

Julliette Wayne, you really got some nerve slapping me like that. Disrespectful little brat. She thinks she can just walk all over me? Oh, hell no.

I'll get even one way or another

Chuckling to myself, I touch the stinging spot on my face. She's changed alright, but she's about to see a whole different side of me she never even knew existed. I'm not one to back down from a challenge, and Julliette just set off a whole new game.

The sun hung high in the sky as I walked through the familiar school parking lot, my mind already occupied with thoughts of the day ahead. As I approached my car, ready to start the engine and leave, there she was – Julliette Wayne, standing right in front of me with an expression that seemed strangely guilt-ridden. Irritation flickered across my face, and I raised an eyebrow in surprise. Blocking my path, she didn't budge an inch. "Can we talk?" she asked, her voice surprisingly soft.

"What do you want?" I replied, trying to keep my annoyance in check. Talking to her wasn't exactly on my to-do list for the day, but her demeanor had piqued my curiosity.

"I... I owe you an apology," Julliette began, her eyes meeting mine with sincerity. "Yesterday, I shouldn't have slapped you. It was uncalled for, and I let my emotions get the best of me."

I folded my arms across my chest, not entirely buying her act of remorse. "So, you're saying you came all the way here just to say sorry?"

She nodded, her guilt now more evident. "Yes, and I…need your help"

Well what do we have here, karma always hits really nice,right?

"Now what would you want from me"I ask

She fiddles with her thumbs then looks at me

"Let's talk somewhere more private"she says

Well this better be good