They packed in the back of the restaurant and went in through the rear door. The Bistro Garden had been Sebastian’s favorite spot ever since he came to California.The front door of the Bistro Garden swung open, allowing Sebastian and Erica to enter.Erica stepped into the Bistro Garden, her heels clicking against the tiled floor. The sound of cutlery clinking against plates and the murmur of conversation filled the air.Sebastian, walking beside her, pulled out a chair for Erica to sit. She smirked, her eyes scanning the room for potential threats."Busy tonight, isn't it?" she observed, her voice low and laced with danger."It would be a shame if something...unfortunate were to happen."Sebastian chuckled, his eyes flashing with amusement.She leaned back in her chair, her gaze still sweeping the room. “It’s good to be out of my dorm for a change. I’ve been so busy with school work I haven’t had a chance to enjoy a nice delicious meal in a while.”Sebastian let out a low chuckle, hi
“I had a great time today, Sebastian.” Erica said, as she smiled holding his hands as they stood a block not far to the school dorm.“I wish we could spend more times like this, but it would be advisable for us to lay low a bit until detective Jake finds out who has been stalking us.” Sebastian responded, as he kissed her hand gently.“I also don’t want to let you go, but let’s just be patient and wait a little while.”Erica nodded and smiled as she snuggled up to Sebastian, enjoying being close to him.‘You’re right.” she said softly. “It’s best to be careful. And when we’re finally together, It’ll be even more special because we’ve waited.”Sebastian smiled at Erica. “You’re absolutely right.”Erica enjoyed being with Sebastian, feeling safe and loved, even though there was danger around them.“Do you think we’ll ever find out who’s stalking us?” she asked, breaking the comfortable silence.“Or why they’re doing it?”Sebastian sighed, pulling Erica closer to him. "I'm not sure. But
“What does it say, Seb?” Luke asked over the phone. But Sebastian was silent for a moment.“Hello? Sebastian are you there?”“The stalker came into my house while I was not home.”Luke's heart skipped a beat as Sebastian's words washed over him like a wave of icy dread."What? Are you okay? What happened?" Luke asked, the worry evident in his voice.Sebastian exhaled, his breath shaky and uneven. "He left a note. On my table. It said “YOU ARE MINE SEBASTIAN AND NO ONE ELSE CAN HAVE YOU. DON’T YOU EVER FORGET THAT.”~AdmirerLuke jaw dropped. “Wait a minute, Seb. Did the note say Admirer?” he asked to be sure he heard right.“Yeah…why did you ask?” Sebastian asked his friend over the phone as he stared at the note.“What if Seb? What if we are dealing with the same person many years ago? What if the real culprit that stalked you years ago isn’t dead?” Luke asked, his voice filled with concern.“That’s impossible, Luke!” Sebastian disagreed. “Detective Jake told me they found a body and
Chapter 98: So Closed Up.“Good morning students.” Sebastian greeted as he walked into the lecture hall. He dropped his books on his lecture table and faced the whole students who were looking at him with a serious expression.He wasn’t feeling so good since he had a situation last night at his residence, but he didn’t want to make it obvious that something was up with him so, he took a deep breath and then spoke.“So in today’s class, we will be discussing more about the American history. I don’t know if anyone as a question from our previous class before I move forward to today’s class? We will be discussing the revolutionary war and its lasting impact on our country’s foundation.”Sebastian paused, giving the students a moment to absorb the information."So any questions?"The students shifted in their seats, some exchanging glances. One hand tentatively rose from the back of the room."Professor Sebastian, you mentioned that the Revolutionary War shaped the foundation of America.
Sebastian couldn’t concentrate as he worked in his office. He was busy preparing for his next lecture the following day, but his mind was somewhere else.“How the hell did the stalker get a key into his apartment? Because there was no break in?” he asked himself as his hands were on his computer keyboard.Sebastian ran his fingers through his hair, frustrated by the enigma of the stalker’s behavior.“How does one gain access to an apartment without a break-in?” he wondered aloud.“They either have a copy of the key, or they’ve managed to tamper with the lock.”His mind raced through the possibilities, each one more unnerving than the last. Could the stalker have been someone close to him, someone who’d managed to obtain a key without arousing suspicion?*Ring ring ring*Sebastian jumped as his phone rang, its shrill sound breaking the silence of his office. For a moment, he was sure it was the stalker, but when he glanced at the caller ID, he saw it was detective Jake.He answered the
Erica gasped, her eyes widening in shock. She couldn’t believe what she had just heard and the weight of Sebastian’s revelation hit her hard. Her hand flew to her mouth in horror, and she stared at him with sympathy and concern.“Oh my god, Sebastian.” she breathed. “I’m so sorry. I had no idea.” she paused, trying to process the information.Her mind raced as she tried to make sense of the situation. “But…what if it’s not Danielle? What if it’s someone else who knew about her, and is using her memory to mess with you?”Sebastian’s face paled at the possibility, his features twisting into a mask of fear and confusion. The weight of the situation too much to bear, and he felt helpless and lost.“I…I don’t know.” he stuttered, his voice barely above a whisper. “I can’t think of anyone who would do that. But at this point, I’m willing to consider any possibility.”Erica nodded, her mind still racing as she tried to connect the dots. “Okay. Let’s think about this logically. Who else knew
Lisa stood in front of them, chewing gum. She was wearing a black hoodie and jeans, and her hair was pulled back into a messy ponytail.“Lisa, what are you doing here?”Lisa still chewing her gum looked at Erica and at her professor. “I think I should be asking you two.”Signaling to them about them not holding hands.Sebastian and Erica exchanged a glance, their faces flushing with embarrassment as they realized they were still holding hands. They quickly let go, taking a step apart.“Did you see anyone pass through here, Lisa?” Sebastian looking around before his gaze returned to Lisa.Lisa shook her head. “No, professor. Is something wrong?”Sebastian hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal to Lisa. He glanced at Erica, who gave him a small nod.“You can tell her. She knows about us.”Sebastian nodded back and faced Lisa. “We heard footsteps outside my office.” he explained, keeping his voice low.“But when I checked the hallway, there was no one there.”Lisa’s eyes widened, her gu
Erica and Lisa made their way to the counter, ready to place their order and buy some time until Sebastian gave them the signal to proceed.They pretended to look over the menu, acting like any other customers at the cafe.“What should we get?” Lisa whispered to Erica, her eyes scanning the options.“I think we should order something small, like a couple of pastries and drinks.” Erica replied, keeping her voice low as she looked over to where Sebastian was with detective Jake.“That way, we can take our time and give them the space to talk.”Lisa nodded in agreement. “Okay. I’ll get a croissant and latte. What about you?”“I’ll have a muffin and cappuccino.” Erica decided, as they placed their order, trying to keep their composure as they waited for Sebastian’s to give her the signal to join the table where he was with detective Jake.Meanwhile, Sebastian and detective Jake were engrossed in a serious conversation.“Erica knows about Danielle now.” his voice steady but filled with con