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CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER ELEVENThey weren't just watching, they were inside.They both stood outside, and a deafening silence enveloped the air.Amy reached out to Camellia's hand in panic, squeezing it tightly as her wide, terrified eyes lingered on the bold black message written on the wall.Camellia's facial expression remained neutral, showing no signs of fear or comfort, just her gaze on the wall. Her heart thundered in her chest, each beat echoing like a war drum.Slowly, Camellia began approaching the door, scanning the shadowy corners of the apartment, suspicion laced in her eyes.“Amy…” she whispered, her voice barely heard through the palpable tension. “ I think someone is still here”.Amy nodded slowly, a cold dread settling in her stomach. “ The door was locked when we left right?”“Yes…I locked it myself” Camellia replied as you got hold of the door, ready to swing it open.“Cami..we can just run, we don't need to go inside,” Amy said worriedly.“No! My documents and letters are still In

CHAPTER TWELVE

The bus stopped at Brighton Park Station, and Amy practically bounced off the steps in excitement. Camellia remained rooted in her seat, staring out the window in deep thought.“Cami?” Amy called from outside, but Camellia stayed put, anxiety locking her in place.The journey had been quiet and boring for her. Her mind, clouded with doubt, pounding on one question, Is this the right choice? Deep down, she knew the past she was running from would catch up with her—maybe not now, but soon.After a few seconds of silence, Amy climbed back into the bus and grabbed her hand. “Come on, Cami. We’re here already. I promise—they won’t find us here.”As they stepped off the bus and the warm city air brushed her face, Camellia nodded, eyes darting around the unfamiliar surroundings.“It’s busy,” she muttered, clutching her bag tighter as they weaved through the crowd. The city felt different—larger, louder, alive.The station was packed, voices clashing from every direction as they tried to push

“Eyes That Haunt”

Chapter 13[ At a mini studio]“For fuck’s sake Ethan, what are we doing here?” Williams asked with a frown, while Ethan remained silent and moved to the computer on the side table, scrolling.Ethan had pulled him to their mini studio, and Williams was still mad he’d ruined his moment with the lady at the park.”“Here!” Ethan suddenly exclaimed, his grin wide and eyes glued to the screen.Williams stared at him blankly like some weirdo. “ What do you mean, we’re in?”“Well… “ Ethan spun the monitor toward him grinning widely. “ It means we freaking made it! MM Academy. And you know what that means, right? “ Ethan asked.The words took a second to sink in. Williams leaned closer, scanning the screen until he found them:#5: WILLIAMS WYATT#6: ETHAN DAWSONBoldly written on the screen.“ You’re kidding right?” Williams breathed.“We're in,” Ethan repeated, his grin stretching wider. “ You're welcome, by the way. Imagine if I hadn't yanked you away from that girl .”“ That girl,” William

Chapter 14

[next day] A week later, the scent of fresh paint still clung faintly to the air in their new apartment, a welcome change from the musty hotel room. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating boxes still waiting to be unpacked, yet a sense of calm was slowly settling in.“A breath of fresh air” Camellia murmured, almost to herself.But Amy was beaming.“ See, I did a good job… a perfect place for us,” Amy said, spinning slowly in the middle of the room like a child seeing snow for the first time.For the first time in days, Camellia’s lips curved into a genuine smile. “Yeah. You did great.”“Of course,” Amy said, a whirlwind of energy surged through her as she started unpacking and both girls set to do the job.Amy was quick to embrace the city. She already knew which streets smelled of fresh bread in the mornings, which corners played the liveliest music at night, and somehow, she was already exchanging numbers with strangers who’d become friends. Her laughter always echoes

CHAPTER 15

That evening, Williams lay sprawled on his bed, headphones tossed aside, when he heard a bang on the door.“Come in,” he muttered.His father stepped in, voice sharp as steel. “Williams. We need to talk.”Williams sat up slowly, already bracing. “About what?”“Your future. Enough with this music nonsense. The force needs young blood, and you’re fit for it.”Williams clenched his jaw. “Dad, I’ve said it a thousand times. I’m not throwing away my dream just to chase criminals.”“Williams!”He cut him off, heat rising in his chest. “Ain’t parents supposed to back their kids up? You’ve never supported me. Not once. And now that I finally got into MM Academy, you’re still against me? I thought you’d be proud. Guess I was wrong. Maybe Mum would’ve been happy…”The words ripped out of him, raw, leaving his throat tight. Before his father could answer, Williams grabbed his jacket and stormed toward the door.“Williams!” The old man’s voice cracked for the first time.He stopped, hand on the k

CHAPTER 16

Williams' breath hitched. Her eyes, even in the dim streetlights, held a depth that pulled him in.They weren't just looking, they were seeing.They were the kind of eyes that had witnessed too much, yet still held a fragile, almost defiant, spark. He felt a jolt, like a forgotten melody suddenly returning to him.Camellia felt a tremor run through her as her pulse raised. her hands tightening around Amy’s. She should have looked away, should have broken free from that gaze… but she couldn’t. His eyes held something raw, something searching, as though he could see straight through her.Amy, oblivious to the storm between them, skipped forward. “Willy! Hey!”The silence snapped. Williams blinked, jaw tightening, shoving his hands into his pockets. “Amy.” His voice was rough, low.“Camellia,meet my new friend, Williams,” Amy introduced brightly.Williams forced a smile, stretching out his hand. “Nice to meet you.”Camellia froze. Ignoring the hand, she offered only a hesitant, polite sm

CHAPTER 17

Camellia’s pace quickened, the city blurring around her. His footsteps followed, steady and relentless, and each one tightened the knot in her chest. No matter how far she went, his voice chased her.“Camellia… Camellia.”Williams caught up, his hand closing gently around her arm. “Wait. Please.”She stopped, but didn’t turn. The warmth of his touch burned through her sleeve, sending shivers across her skin. “What do you want from me?” Her voice was stern, almost cold.Breathless, Williams stepped in front of her, eyes searching her face. But when she refused to meet his gaze, his chest fell with a sigh. “I just want to talk,” he said softly, almost pleading. “I didn’t mean to scare you last night.”Slowly, she lifted her head, eyes wary. “Why? Why do you want to talk to me? You don’t know me.”His jaw tightened, his voice dropping to a whisper. “How could I not?”Camellia frowned, but he pressed on, offering a faint smile. “Because I want to be your friend.”“Friend?” she repeated, s

CHAPTER 18

Williams hand tightened around her trembling frame. The rain had increased and now drumming against his back. “Camellia!” His voice broke, raw with panic.Her eyes fluttered, unfocused, her breath shallow. He felt the fragility of her body against his chest, like holding something too fragile to exist in such a harsh world.“No, no….” His words tumbled out, desperate.He shoved the car door open and pulled her inside, slamming the door shut against the roar of the storm. Droplets clung to her lashes, sliding down her pale cheeks as though the rain itself wept for her. He yanked off his jacket, bare chest slick with rain, and wrapped the coat around her small body.Her head slumped against the seat. And for a terrifying second, he thought he’d lost her.his chest clenched until she let out a weak cough. Relief washed over him, but it was short-lived.“Don’t look at me like that” she whispered, eyes darting away.Williams swallowed hard. “even at the edge of collapse, she was fighting h

CHAPTER 19

The night stretched endlessly for Williams. He lay awake, the tiny fabric flower balanced on his palm. Every time he tried to close his eyes, he saw her…. soaked, trembling, staring at him with those glassy eyes that begged him to leave and begged him to stay all at once.“Damn it,” he cursed under his breath, running a hand over his face. He’d sworn he wouldn’t get tangled in her storm, but here he was having a sleepless night because of her, clutching a scrap of her dress like it was the last thread tethering him to something real.He slipped the flower into his wallet, sealing it carefully between the folds.he already knows she won’t be an easy one. If she wants to run, let her. But I’ll chase her. My heart has already chosen her. “Oh! pretty Camellia” he muttered as his eyes finally drifted shut, his dreams filling with her.Meanwhile, Camellia sat curled by the window, the library book opened in her lap. Sleep had chosen to be a stranger to her tonight. Eric’s smile flickered in

CHAPTER 20

The restaurant’s air grew heavier after Ethan’s teasing. Camellia sat stiff in her chair, her fingers glued to her book though she hadn’t turned a page in ten minutes.Across from her, Williams said nothing. But his silence wasn’t empty…… it was sharp, like glass pressed against skin. She felt it on her without looking up. Every time she dared breathe, she knew his eyes were there.Ethan, oblivious to the storm brewing, stretched lazily and chuckled. “Relax, Willy. You’re staring at her like she stole your guitar.”Williams didn’t move. His jaw flexed, the only sign he’d heard. Mitchell groaned, dragging Ethan away toward the bar. “Let’s order before you dig us into a grave.”Finally, it was just the two of them again.“You smiled,” Williams said after a moment of silence.Her eyes flicked up in alarm. His gaze pinned her in place.“It wasn’t for me,” he added, his voice quiet but cutting.Camellia’s throat tightened. “It wasn’t anything.”Williams leaned forward, elbows on the table.

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