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Chapter 41

Author: Beauty m.j
last update publish date: 2026-04-18 23:18:08

Alaric’s POV

By the time I got back to the room, Eli was already dressed. He stood near the bed, adjusting his sleeve, but the moment he noticed me, he turned. A small smile appeared on his face.

“Oh…” he said, his eyes dropping to the tray in my hands. “Is that…?”

I nodded and walked further into the room. “Yeah. Breakfast.”

I placed the tray on the small table by the window and lifted the lid slightly, letting the scent of warm food fill the room.

“Come on,” I said. “Let’s eat.” He
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  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 41

    Alaric’s POV By the time I got back to the room, Eli was already dressed. He stood near the bed, adjusting his sleeve, but the moment he noticed me, he turned. A small smile appeared on his face. “Oh…” he said, his eyes dropping to the tray in my hands. “Is that…?” I nodded and walked further into the room. “Yeah. Breakfast.” I placed the tray on the small table by the window and lifted the lid slightly, letting the scent of warm food fill the room. “Come on,” I said. “Let’s eat.” He didn’t hesitate as he walked over and sat across from me, pulling the chair out quietly before settling down. I opened the lid properly this time, revealing a simple meal of omelette and bread. Eli reached for a slice of bread and took a small bite, pairing it with the omelette as he ate slowly. I watched him for a second longer than I should have before I picked up my own food. The silence stretched between us, not uncomfortable… but not exactly easy either. I cleared my throat slightl

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 40

    Eli’s POV I opened my eyes slowly, wincing as the bright light from the window hit my face. It felt too harsh, too sudden and I shut my eyes again, then forced them open, blinking a few times until my vision cleared. Something felt… off. I looked around the room, taking in my surroundings. It wasn’t familiar. A frown formed on my face. How did I get here? I pushed myself up slightly, my head feeling heavy, like my thoughts were moving slower than usual. I pressed my fingers against my temple and tried to remember. What happened last night? My breath caught as I immediately remembered. I had seen Alaric last night. I was sure of it. But… that didn’t make sense. Or did it? The last clear thing in my memory was his face. I exhaled slowly and leaned back against the bed. “Forget it…” I muttered under my breath. “Think later.” My eyes moved around the room again. It looked like a hotel room though, not fancy but comfortable enough. But that only raised another question. Who brought m

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 39

    A gay club. I exhaled and shook my head before heading toward the entrance. Two bouncers blocked my way. “ID?” one of them asked, his face stern. ID? Shit. How could I forget something so basic? “Ermm…” I scratched the back of my head. “The thing is, I forgot my—” “No ID, no entry,” the other bouncer cut me off. I looked at both of them. There was no way I could push past. I turned and crossed to the other side of the road. “What am I going to do now?” I muttered. As if fate was on my side, a fight suddenly broke out at the entrance. I saw my chance as I dashed across and slipped into the club unnoticed. Inside, the place was loud and alive. Male strippers circled the poles on the stage, some dancing with the patrons. Music blared, drinks were being poured, and cigars smoked. But none of that mattered to me because I had business to do. I pulled out my phone and texted the investigator: I’m here. Almost instantly, a message popped up: Look to your right and come over

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 38: Gay Club

    Eli’s POV The moment I stepped out of the mansion, I let out a quiet sigh of relief. Now, I just had to follow through with the rest of the plan. As expected, Desmond was already inside the van, waiting. I got in, greeted him, and settled into my seat. After that, neither of us said a word as the van pulled out of the compound and headed toward school. The silence didn’t bother me. If anything, it gave me time to think. My mind drifted back to what I told Dad earlier. I had mentioned Alaric’s name on purpose because. I needed something believable, something that wouldn’t raise suspicion. “Are you going to be busy this weekend?” Desmond’s voice broke through my thoughts. I turned to look at him, slightly surprised, then shrugged. “I don’t know yet. Why?” He smiled, like he had already expected that answer. “I was thinking… maybe we could hang out.” I raised an eyebrow slightly. “Isn’t going to school together and coming back together already enough?” I asked. “What more d

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 37

    Eli’s POV When I opened my eyes again, I already knew where I was. That same dark room and as expected, I was lying down at the center with a single light bulb above. I let out a quiet sigh and pushed myself up from the ground. I dusted my hands lightly and folded my arms, standing still under the light while waiting for him to come out from wherever he is. I don’t how many minutes passed because it was hard to tell in a place like this. But, he appeared, standing a few steps away from me. His expression was like always. Calm and unreadable. He looked me over from head to toe, like he was checking something. “You’re better now,” he said. I blinked, a little confused of what he meant. And Was that even a question? Or a statement? It didn’t sound like either. “Obviously, I’m fine,” I replied, my tone a little sharp. “Do I look sick or dead to you?” I asked sarcastically. He didn’t react to my sarcasm. “You should be grateful,” he said instead. “If I hadn’t interfered, the

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 36

    Eli’s POV I opened my eyes slowly and for a moment, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling.I turned my head slightly, taking in the familiar space. I pushed myself up slowly and sat on the bed, stretching a little as I let out a quiet yawn. My body felt normal. There was no pain and no lingering discomfort. If anything, I felt rested and refreshed. But, that weird for someone who was poisoned earlier this morning. I glanced down at my hands, turning them slightly as if I expected to see some kind of sign. I exhaled and shook my head. “Maybe I’m just recovering fast,” I muttered. My stomach growled loudly. “Alright, I get it,” I said under my breath. I swung my legs off the bed and stood up. “Food first,” I added. I stepped out of my room and walked toward the stairs. The house was quiet, but not empty. I could hear faint movements from downstairs. As I reached the top of the stairs, I paused. I tilted my head slightly towards Dad’s office. I could hear Andy’s voice.

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 33

    ~~~~~~~~Alaric’s POV~~~~~~~ I had never felt panic like that before. The moment Eli collapsed in class, something inside me snapped. One second he was sitting beside me, and the next—he just… fell. For a few seconds, I couldn’t even move. Then everything rushed in at once. Voices, chairs moving a

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 30: Abuse

    Eli’s POV “We’re here, sir.” The driver’s voice pulled me out of a light, restless sleep. I blinked slowly, my vision adjusting as I looked out through the tinted window. The mansion stood tall and silent in front of us, just as imposing as I remembered. I gave a small nod, more to myself than to

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 29

    Eli’s POV After a long ride in the taxi, we finally arrived at the address written on the paper. The taxi slowed down and stopped in front of a large villa. I pushed the door open and stepped out, stretching my legs slightly after sitting for so long. The air outside felt fresh compared to the

  • WHO AM I THIS TIME?   Chapter 26

    Eli’s POV The school day finally came to an end. The last class had ended a few minutes ago, and most of the students had already left the classroom. The hallway outside was slowly becoming quieter as people headed home. Throughout the entire day, I never saw Kyle or Desmond again after the mor

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