5: The Search

Amelia's POV ~

I still didn't get over the fact that I just spoke with Kade. I mean my childhood crush! What the fuck, he even kissed my hand! I would have thought it was all a dream if I'm not seeing the bandage wrapped around my leg. And what the hell did he mean that we would meet again?

I was expecting him to tell me what I'll do to return the favour, but he never mentioned it, does that mean he has forgotten? If that's the case, I should be grateful, right? Because I have a feeling I wouldn't like whatever he'd bring up. From the little time I spent with him in the car, I realize Kade doesn't seem to be easygoing as he is always on TV, something tells me there's more to him than he seems to let on.

Shaking my head, I glance behind me to make sure they're gone before turning in the direction of my house. Don't give me that look, I can't just give my house address to a stranger, especially one who has a scary-looking guard. Also, since Kade forgot to ask for whatever favour I owe him, I shouldn't let him find me if he remembers, right? I know it's wrong of me, but I don't have any other choice. I mean, what can a poor person like me give to a freaking billionaire? 

Exactly! Nothing! So, I'm only doing what, I think, is right. I want to avoid doing anything that'll endanger Mamita, she's already so old, I want her to leave a comfortable life, but I am not convinced that's possible anymore.

The walk to my house was long, say three meters away, and the injury in my leg was making the journey extra slow.

 After pushing out every thought of Kade, I finally let reality sink in. Everything that happened back in Club X replayed in my head, leaving me numb and shaky. I've never seen a dead person before, not even in movies but today, I saw one. Mamita never lets me watch action movies or anything of such, she forbids it in her house, so, understandably, I'm going into shock right now.

Who are those people? Why did they kill Asher? And the question that is bothering me right now is, why are they coming after me? It can't be that is because I saw them, right? If that's it, I promise I won't tell anyone, they should just let me be!

Though, I know they won't, they were pretty determined to hurt me back then, and they would have if Kade hasn't saved me. The thought made me whimper softly, how did I get involved with a murder case? Why?  Why did this have to happen?

Another thought drifted into my mind, causing me to panic, did anyone see me leave with him? If they did, will they think I killed Asher? 

Oh, God... Someone, please tell me this is a dream, this must be a nightmare. I pinch myself on the cheek to ensure I'm not dreaming, and couldn't help but flinch at the sting. This can't be happening, no!

Angry tears stream down my face as I walked, I wish Mamita or Chelsea were here to hug me and tell me everything will be okay, but they aren't.

As I neared the house, I wiped my tears, so my grandma wouldn't notice I was crying. She's overly sensitive towards this, anytime she sees me crying, she'd think I'm missing my parents or crying over their death and worry about nothing. So, I try my best never to let her see my tears just to make her happy. I then remember she wasn't home for the night and breathed out, relieved.

Two blocks away from my house, a movement caught my attention. I instantly became alerted to my surroundings. What happened earlier made me jumpy, my heart hammered against my chest as I decided to move into the shadows. Thank heavens that it's nighttime.

I approached my house cautiously, darting my eyes around to avoid being noticed. I got close to my house only to see some men patrolling around the building. My heart skipped a beat when I recognize one of them to be the person who killed Asher. 

The only thought in my head is, 'how did they find my house so fast?' 

No one can trace where I live! My body shook visibly thinking that I might not be able to return home this night or any time soon because they'll be monitoring the house! 

At that moment, I heard footsteps rushing toward me, I panicked, bent down, and pressed my body virtually to the wall hoping whoever is coming wouldn't see me. 

Their footsteps paused a few feet away from me, making me hold my breath and clutch my purse tightly in my hands while praying to all things holy. 

"Are you sure she's living here?" A cold voice asked.

"Well, that's what people from the bar said."

There was silence for a few seconds before the person spoke, "Are you fucking sure she's the one? We can't keep wasting our time here only to get the wrong person."

"I'm sure man, I told you I've seen her a few times at a bar she usually dances at, there's no fucking way I'll miss a sweet thing like her."

"If that's the case then we must find her before she files a case with the cops, we can't get involved with them, shit!" He said, running his hands through his hair.

I watched as the second guy shook his head, "I doubt that's possible man, she doesn't have proof."

"You don't know that, keep searching! Come on."

I let out the breath I was holding after they left, it seems I'm in much deeper trouble than I expected, does that mean I can't go to the bar too?

With a sigh, I decided to leave the vicinity, so my neighbours won't recognize me. I remained in the shadows till I left the area, and then I began wandering for a long time looking for a place to sleep. 

By the time found a spot to sleep, I was tired and hungry and my leg was sore from walking, especially the one I have a wound on, I pray it doesn't get infected because I've been walking barefooted all this while. The spot I found was near the trashcan which looks creepy that night, I knew I'll be safe here because those night hoodlums wouldn't come to a place like this. They'll probably prefer a place where they can rob people and harm girls. I laid down on the ground hugging myself tightly in comfort trying my best not to cry, but I didn't succeed. The tears fell anyway. I finally did what I've stopped myself from doing since I was sixteen, I thought of my parents. 'Mom, are you still watching over me as you said?'

It took hours for me before I finally slept off in a not too deep sleep. Mosquitoes and rats kept me up most of the night, I think that's my worst night ever.

Next day ~

Have you ever been in a situation where you'll suddenly get a sense of a feeling of Déjà vu? That's what I'm feeling right now. I woke up hours ago when it was almost dawn and then waited for sunshine before heading towards my other job as a designated driver.

I was meticulous so as not to be recognized by anyone, I even stole someone's clothes and a face cap — something I've never done before but the situation I found myself in demanded it.

I stood in front of my work building, my hair tucked neatly inside the cap, the people searching for me are there too, I saw four of them earlier but had to behave normal, I felt it would be better not to draw unnecessary attention to myself by jumping at any slightest thing. 

What I want to do was to go in and ask my boss for a month's leave till after all this was over, unfortunately, before I entered the building, one of the guards stopped me.

"You there! Wait!" He called loudly, attracting everyone's attention to me.

I cursed inwardly, this has never happened before, I wonder why it's happening now. In fact, my boss never kept guards at the entrance, why did he suddenly change his mind?

I kept moving forward ignoring the guy though my heart was pounding loudly, I could almost hear it. I was almost at the entrance thinking no one would stop me again when someone tapped me on the shoulder.