Seasonal

 

Introduction

Autumn had just began and it seemed like the most beautiful Autumn anyone in Stenberg has ever seen there were golden brown leaves that fell gently on the paving of my grandmother's driveway the weather was just so perfect that I had to skip breakfast and enjoy the morning breeze before I went to school. These days just remind me of all the coffee my gran would make for me when I was going through the gloomy days she was and forever will be my favourite person. Since I moved in with my gran I have yet to adjust to this life, living with an old person if my gran heard me say that I'd be already dead by now and that is what I love about my gran she's old has grey hair and is very short, she's also the most funniest person I've known. Being the only child to my parents. It's really not that bad after all I get all the attention and yet I'm alone it does feel terrible to be the only child but I've yet to enjoy the privilege of being the only child. My gran likes baking and she convinced me that baking takes all of your worries and it's fun I have never baked before I have this issues of focusing on something for too long, I lose focus so I might burn whatever I'm baking. Well there's really nothing interesting about me I'm short I probably don't stand out because of my height but I am a beautiful girl who just does not know what to expect from life I'm short with curly brown hair and brown eyes with the most breathtaking smile ever. People always compliment me about that it's one outstanding features of mine

Hi my name Is Amelia Davis, I'm 17 and this is all about how my life is how it is now. I live at Stenburg with my grandmother and a lot of things have happened in my life I'm not sure if I should be grateful or not but I try living this life that I'm In, things changed drastically. I had to change schools because I had to move in with my gran and things are going to change for the better im starting my new school today and I am so nervous. Braunstein High seems like a very popular school for a girl like me . It is just so overwhelming that I have to start over in a new school when in my old school I was this "known for her shyness girl" starting all over is just so frustrating but I guess I had to do this because I need to get my matric so I can be something I'm a girl who likes fancy things so I need to work so I can buy these things for myself. I always imagined how my life would turn out and I always imagined a mansion , expensive cars ,dinner dates I always imagined the lavish lifestyle so I need to study hard and make my life a success, plus I always dreamt of being an Author and writing books that fantasize about romance and also about my own life. If I get one of my books published I could be successful and inspire a lot of people around the world I just always Hope it goes according to plan because life is not just that simple

Chapter 1

First day at school 

I woke up to a cold morning my body felt so tired since I slept late while I was busy writing my novel, but I had no other choice but to slowly crawl out of bed even though every inch of my body wanted to rest. My granny had already made breakfast for me so I quickly took a shower and went to the kitchen to grab a bite or two before I had to drive myself to school , my granny was too lazy to take me to school so she borrowed me her car I hardly knew the place but my new school was not so far away so I probably wont get lost. I quickly climbed in my granny's Mercedes that car was as old as me but still looked good , I drove up to my new school Braunstein high . I parked the car in the parking lot and went straight to the office so I could get my timetable and tour of the day , as I walked down the pathway to the office I saw a couple of girls standing there with a tall man, as shy as I was I quickly looked down as I opened the office door 

I slipped in without being noticed I could not have other girls staring at me on my first day to school

I found a young women siting at the desk in the office I gave her a little paper that my granny wrote explaining that I'm new since I was shy I couldn't say it myself

"Miss Davis, yes I have everything you need in the principal's office just walk straight and you will see a door written Mrs Quinn then you knock, bye"

I did not respond to her because I was frightened my first day and I have to meet the principal what am I going to say to her what if she's mean what can I possibly say to her but I had no choice so I pulled my school bag and went straight to the principal's office. I knocked on the door and it suddenly opened as I peeked in the principal was sitting there faced down

"Come in" 

"Good morning mam I'm new here and the lady at the receptionist said I should come here" 

"Sit down and please call me Calvin, so you are my new student Amelia Davis" "Yes Miss Calvin"

I quickly sat on her silver chair and looked down but as I rose my head again she was too young to be the principal her hair was too gold and her lips were too red, her eyes were too blue she was perfectly white

"No please it's just Calvin, do I really look that old ? Anyway let's skip that question here are all your things you will need for the rest of the year you can fetch the rest of your things at the end of the day after gym your first period is Mathematics and your teacher is Mr Fredd you wont get lost it's the last class on the hallway and luckily our doors have names on them so I'm sure you wont have a problem" 

"Thank you Calvin, I'll fetch the rest of my things afterschool" 

"Enjoy your day"

And I left the room leaving only my scented perfume I walked out of the office and already it was empty I was late for class so I had to hurry up to my maths class 

I walked down the hall meeting a few people with my shyness I just looked down and went to the last class on the hall way 

I knocked and went in finding a few learners and a young man seated at a rare grey desk

"Good morning sir" 

"Ohh yes Miss Davis you're our new student please introduce yourself to our old learners"

And their stares stringed me my shyness didn't allow me to speak my hands started getting sweaty my mouth swelled up and the saliva in my mouth suddenly disappeared and my mouth became tasteless Mr Fredd ended up giving me a seat so I did not faint

"You're such a shy girl"

All I could do was to smile and I did not say a word after the lesson began and my next period was physical science and it went on until lunch time I sat alone for a few minutes and then two girls one with curly blonde hair her skin so fine and pure and the other with straight short black hair both of them were so perfect like they belonged in a magazine shoot and the three boys that came along that I did not see my shyness overwhelmed me but they sat with me

"The beautiful new girl, Hi I'm Amanda this is Georgia and the boys are…" 

"Amanda let us introduce ourselves to this beautiful lady, I'm Jaden this is Hendry and that's

Dielo" 

"Hi I'm Amelia" 

"That's such a nice name " 

"Thank you"

After we all had a decent talk about where I was from and why did I move and some was too personal and I could not answer but I heard a lot about them and they seem like very well kept people so after that I exchanged my numbers with theirs and lunch was over they all walked me to my next class they all went to different classes than mine. After a couple of lessons it was gym and so much for gym and a short person like me I lack height and weight which is very much needed at gym 

At gym we were against another class and as we were all running and doing our squats There he was yes a boy a beautiful black haired boy with hazel eyes and a very bright smile, I starred too long and fell over a ball . I did not open my eyes for like two minutes and people came running towards my fall when I opened my eyes he was standing over me and then he held my hand and picked me up

"Are you okay? Do you need the doctor?" 

"I'm fine" I tumbled over my words I could not even look at him 

"Are you really okay that was a hectic fall" 

"I'm seriously fine, thank you" 

"Okay beautiful, I'm Seth and what's a beautiful girl like you doing at gym?" 

"I'm here for marks" 

"So what's your name?"

Before I could even answer him our couch called us and I had to leave running

"I did not even get your name!" "My name is Amelia!"

And that was it , a beautiful man his body structure shows that he is used to gym and I'm just an amateur to him. So when our couch called us it was already end of gym and we all had to go 

But I still had to go to the principal's office to fetch my other books 

So I quickly slipped in her office

"So how was your first day?" 

"Not so bad I even made new friends" 

"That's good I'll see you tomorrow " 

"Bye"

And I went to my car well technically not my car but anyway I had to drive myself home and sleep I'm so exhausted a first day at school and already I'm exhausted when is the year ending. I drove up my grandmother's driveway and parked her car and went straight to my bedroom to put my books away , then heard a slight knock on my bedroom door

"So how was your first day" 

My grandmother stood there smiling and her eyes wide open waiting for my response 

"It was okay I guess I made a couple of friends" 

"That's nice sweety, I'm making dinner it will be ready by six" 

And then she left , my grandmother always had some things that I love about her she cares and that is what I love most about her. I sat on my bed and listened to music for a few minutes and I ended up taking a shower before I went to the kitchen to eat 

Me and my gran watched a couple of episodes and then I had to go sleep for another day of school

In the morning I took a bath and quickly ate my breakfast I was late and since it's my second day it was going to be rough. I then drove myself to school and I had to run to class as soon as I got to school and parked the car in the school's parking lot, but I was not that late because I got to class before even the teacher was there so I quickly took out my books and layed them on the table. Then our teacher came in usually school is boring the only time I enjoy school is during lunch that is the only time I get to express myself, I will just skip all my periods and talk about lunch. So I got to our table first in the cafeteria I sat alone for like two minutes and someone slipped in the chair next to me I was too occupied with my phone to even look at that person

"Amelia" 

And when I looked up it was Seth I lost my breath for like one minute 

"You still do remember me right?, from gym" 

I moved out of being shocked quickly 

"Ohhh, yes you're Seth" 

"I'm glad you still remember I just came by to greet you "

Before I could even answer him , my friends came up all together and Seth had to go

"I guess we will talk later" 

"Bye"

And my friends all gave me that "WHAT" look they all quickly sat down

"Girl Seth talks to you?" Amanda looked at me with such a frightened look 

"Yes, we started talking yesterday it was all awkward why? Is it wrong to talk to him?" "No, Seth is like the most wanted boy in this school, his like every girls dream husband and the problem is Seth does not talk to any girl in this school his a solo kind of person and you come along and Seth talks to you that's really weird" 

"But we just spoke as friends" 

"That look he gave you was more than just a friendly look, I bet he likes you" 

"Please how could he like me, I'm new here I know nothing about any sport there is nothing that can make him love me I mean look at me" 

"Look at yourself you are drop dead gorgeous and I think any boy in this school would fancy dating you, but let's leave it but don't say I did not tell you" 

"I am content with him just talking to me as a friend, I am new here I don't want any girls eyeing me"

And they gave me somewhat awkward look I believe that Seth is just being friendly with me since I'm new here nothing more and nothing less. We sat for a few more minutes then after lunch was over we all went back to class, in my classroom I have a few girls that actually talk to me and then all the boys talk to me since they all got their certain intentions towards me but I hardly even notice them most of the time I just drag myself to my seat and try to focus in class and I lead nobody on so I don't think any boy can say they think I like them or something similar to that.

After school I walked to my grandmother's old Mercedes that I perfectly parked in the schools parking lot and as I opened the car my school bag fell as I was about to pick it up, a tall muscular man picked it up before I could even say anything 

"Que" 

"What?" 

"Sorry for being so rude, I know you are new here and you probably don't know me my name is Que and it's no surprise all the boys in this school love you, you look absolutely gorgeous" 

"Thank you for picking up my bag, I have to go" 

"Its okay, and before you leave I would like to get to know you better if you wouldn't mind"

As I was about to even answer Que I then heard a familiar voice 

"We both know that she would actually mind" and it was Seth I don't know where he was standing but this whole scene was too dramatic for me so I fled leaving the two boys arguing over me I did not want to stay because this was going to be chaotic 

But I had no reasons to stay because I only met Que today and me and Seth had spoken several times but I think I might have led him on in a way as I was driving back home I could not stop thinking about them and why would they even argue about me as if I'm in a relationship with one of them. I finally got home after the drama that just Happened at school and my body felt numb so I went to my bedroom after seeing my gran 

And I took a shower after I could not even concentrate I kept on rolling over and over again on my bed then I got a phone call from numbers that I did not know

"Hello" 

"Amelia, hi its Seth before you freak out and drop the phone I just wanted to apologize for that scene at school. It's just I got a little jealous" 

"Seth, where did you get my numbers from?" 

" from one of your friends, and I know that this will seem creepy but I'm outside your house please come out I need to talk to you"

I could not believe it my heart just suddenly started pumping hard and I felt weak, I looked out the window and there he was leaning against a black Range Rover I've never seen him drive ever before and I even forgot that he was still on the phone talking to me "Amelia please come out I want to fix things between us" 

"I'm coming"

I quickly dropped the phone and dressed 

I went out my bedroom running knocking down a couple of things in the house 

Meeting my grandmother in the kitchen 

"Take your keys for incase you come back late I sleep early you know" 

"Gran I don't think I'm going anywhere" 

"Just take the keys please" 

"Okay, I'll be back now"

My gran just made that conversation weird in a way anyway I went out and there he was standing there and the minute he saw me the smile on his face was just adorable

"So you wanted to see me, and how do you even know where I live" 

"I don't think that matters for now, come in the car I have a surprise for you" 

"Are we going somewhere?"

He didn't answer me but instead held my hand gently opening the door and then he led me in then closed , he also came in and we were on our way to his so called "surprise" he had for me we went passed a couple of tall buildings and the area was breathtaking it looked like we were in the most beautiful area in the city the buildings looked like they were coated with silk the grass green and the lights were so dim, that place was just gorgeous after seeing all those buildings and flattering flowers we came out to such a beautiful grey house, I swear I felt like I was in some fairy tale 

And Seth opened the garage to that house

"Seth, you live here?' 

"Yes, I live with my parents and my younger sister" 

"What are we going to do here?" 

"You'll see"

And the rush of adrenaline, I could feel my heart pumping painfully in my chest Seth then opened the door for me and held my hand we walked to some glass door and it automatically opened and we walked into paradise the room we walked into just suddenly dimmed and there was wine on the beautiful silk mat and there was a couple of plates that were closed carefully the aroma of the food and the room just all smelt angelic Seth then led me to a pillow and I sat down and he also sat faced towards me

"Seth, this is all for me?" 

"I wanted to do this right" 

"What should you do right?" 

"I wanted to apologize for what happened at school, and I wanted to also tell you how I feel about you I don't want to lose you over the boys at school, I want you to listen to me carefully dont get lost in my eyes okay?" 

"I'll try not to, I mean okay I'll listen" 

"Amelia Davis, I love you and I'm sure there are other people who will tell you that but I mean it I have never been interested in a girl at school because they all want me and with you it's different you actually don't want me you consider me to be your friend I've tried so many times talking to you but instead you ignore me, I try to understand you but I can't you're a challenge and that's what I love about you, you tend to ignore everything and let yourself relax, you walk gently your smile is the most amazing thing I've ever seen there are so many things about you that makes you so different you care gently and you are so down to earth You control everything that surrounds you, I try getting to you but it's like you build a bridge that just makes it so complicated to get to you.

This is the first time I've brought a girl home and this just feels so right I feel like you should be mine, but I would understand if you did not feel the same about me I get that I most probably crowd your space I just feel so jealous about you I watch your every move at school, it's like you move I move and I need you in my life I can wait for you if you're not ready but please I know I'm not superman or I do not have any supernatural powers but I promise I can make you feel safe when you are with me I can make you feel loved and cared for, I can't promise you the world but I can promise you the section I can afford it's not even about money. Please just give me a chance and I'll show you what love is" 

"Seth" 

"Wait, its fine don't answer me now give yourself time to think, for now let's just enjoy dinner and wine how about that?" 

"Okay" 

After me and Seth ate and drank wine we had the most amazing first date ever I don't even know what to say to him, he went all out to try and impress me I couldn't believe that he did all of this for me we both hardly know each other and his here showering me with fancy food and wine I just hope I'll make a right decision after all that Seth took me back home "I enjoyed this I hope you'll make a choice that will make you happy you deserve everything and more" he then kissed my forehead and left 

I went in the house and straight to my bedroom and I then threw myself on my bed and eventually fell asleep

In the morning my gran woke me up to breakfast in bed usually she only does this when she is really happy so I figured something must have made her mood frisky and as I was eating she sat on my bed wondering who I was out with and what I was doing since I came back late well odd me did not even want to tell her..I thought that it was too early to be falling in love with someone I hardly knew she saw that right through my eyes so she just left me alone to finish off my meal, after I went downstairs to watch tv a little then after I took a long hot bubble bath. I sat in my room patiently waiting for anyone to come see me I was extremely bored and I sat there waiting for anyone to save me

I heard a slight knock on my door 

"Amelia someone's looking for you his at the door"

I quickly went downstairs to see who it was and there he was with his muscular body standing at the door 

"Seth, I thought that you would call me" 

"Well Miss Davis I love surprising you" 

He slightly kissed my forehead and gave me a bouquet of flowers , daisies my favourite flowers 

"Thank you, let me put them in a vase then I'll come out" 

"Take your time" 

I quickly ran to the kitchen to grab my grans vase and throwed in my flowers and water I'm sure it took me less that 2 minutes I ran quickly back outside finding Seth in his car I went in 

"We are actually leaving" 

"Where are we going to?" 

"There's this romantic movie playing today at the Cinema so I thought you would love it since girls love romance so much" 

"That is so sweet of you" 

"Let's go it's almost going to play"

So we drove a couple of miles since the Cinema was not that close by, but it did not even take 1 hour and we were already at the gate 

I figured Seth had already bought the tickets since we just went in and he had already even chosen our seats, we sat near the screen and cuddled up together we even had popcorn and soda so we were all set for the movie 

After the movie we went back home and on the way we discussed about the movie, it was more like a debate on who was more romantic in the movie and how love can always break you, but also build you. The movie was amazing and so romantic I also saw how Seth learnt how to be so romantic its these movies he likes watching, I fell in love so fast and I just hope this feeling will last forever

On the way back home Seth stopped by a nearby shop and bought me chocolate cake and snacks plus soda

"You don't have to spoil me so much" 

"I'm not spoiling you babe there's a difference between loving and spoiling someone" "So is this how you love" 

"This is not how I love, I have other ways to express my love this is just to get you to eat more" 

"I don't like eating" 

"I know so you're going to snack" 

"How smart of you" 

The grin I gave him just made him laugh at me and we were already by my grans driveway

Seth gave me this serious look on his face as he came closer to me holding my hand gently 

"Amelia you know that I love you right and I would kill anyone just to put a smile on your face, I know it's too soon but I want you to meet my parents. They are always busy but they'll make time for you I told them all about you and they thought that you're different" 

"Seth I also love you but we shouldn't rush into things I think we should just take it one day at a time find out our differences and try to make this work, it's been a few days and I don't want us to jeopardize things I think we got a good thing going on and let's not mess it up" 

"I understand, can I come see you tomorrow or will you be busy?" 

"I'll be cooking with my gran tomorrow so I'm sure I can make time later, but only if we are not going anywhere we can just chill in your car" "Yes madame, let me walk you to the door"

Seth then walked me to the door holding my hand, he leaned in and kissed my lips, his lips were so soft I felt like he could kiss me all night long just with those soft lips all around me from my head down to my toes. But then he stopped and kissed my forehead 

"I'll see you tomorrow babe, I love you" 

"I love you "

I then went in the house closing the door and I stood there smiling like an idiot, his touch, his scent, his presence made a huge difference in my life, I forgot about a lot of things when I was with him I was confidently lost in his universe he knew the right words to say to me he knew where my weak spots were, he had me thinking that I belonged to him. He made me believe that he would be mine forever whatever he did, did not bother me I only cared about his affection towards me. The way he held me, words can not even explain how I felt his touch spoke to me louder than his words his touch told me to never let go of him to actually hold on tighter I felt lost in the moment forgetting that anything else exists on this planet for a moment it was just me and him and we were in love and blinded by it so much

I went to my bedroom after having this 5 minutes so called daydream, I slipped in my pyjamas and in my bed I needed to rest to let my body and mind relax from everything that was happening 

In the morning I woke up and took a quick shower since me and my gran had to cook so after the quick shower I went downstairs to my gran who I found already grating and adding food in the pot

"Good morning gran" 

"Morning sweety, I thought that you might be tired so I decided to let you rest and start cooking, you can add the meat in the oven I already marinated it and then you can cook another salad and rice" 

"I came back late but I'm not tired, I also want to help" 

"So this boy, he seems like a good person where does he live?" 

"That richer section, he lives with his parents I'm not sure about siblings because he never talks about anything related to his family he just said that they are always busy but they seem like a wealthy family" 

"I think I've seen him before in some magazine, maybe it's not him look through that magazine on the desktop"

As I quickly scrambled through it I noticed a page with Seth and what seemed like his family his father, mother, sister but he looked younger in the picture and the others looked much older in big bold letters

THE BILLION DOLLAR HAROLD FAMILY 

And it was all about their family and how his father owns a worldwide technology company that designs the latest phones how his mother a nation wide inspirational speaker this was something Seth never mentioned to me that is why he said they are always busy these people live a hectic life but for sure Seth never announces his personal life publicly and I for one don't want to seem like I'm after his money so it's better if I don't ask him, he should be the one to tell me about his personal life I did not even bother to sink into the more deeper side of his family he lived a life that was on the spotlight since they were billionaires. After me and my gran were done cooking I promised Seth to dinner but I'm so nervous to even tell my gran about Seth coming over, maybe she will think that we are rushing things but I had to give it a shot

Nervously I embraced my voice 

"So gran, I've been thinking about today" 

"What about today?" 

"Well I was thinking of inviting Seth to come have dinner with us today" 

"That's a great idea, I've always wanted to talk to him he seems like a gentleman please invite him we wont finish all this food alone" "Seriously gran!"

I jumped up to hug her short self, finally Seth gets to meet my gran I hope everyone will be on their best behavior 

I quickly took a shower and patiently waited for Seth to arrive after a few minutes I heard a knock on the door when I opened it was Seth carrying flowers a box of chocolate and champagne

He came close to kiss my forehead 

"Good evening" 

"Good evening Seth do come in" my gran said passionately 

I took the flowers, chocolate and champagne

"Thank you" I whispered in his ear 

In reply he just nodded I put everything carefully on the kitchen counter to hopefully pack and eat later 

At the table we had a little chitchat about life about love and where life might place us both in 5 years time perhaps we might still be together or the world might just split us in half and devour everything in us, that is the thing you might never know if you would still be madly in love or by then you'd have given up on love. The thought of it still scares me to death the feelings I have for Seth are so real when I look at him I feel a sudden urge to just go ahead and marry him probably have 2 kids with him and live on a Pacific island, breathtaking view with refreshing new air 

I admire him that much that I think I would do anything just to see that smile of his.

After dinner Seth had to go so I walked him to his car I still get butterflies when we together I just never thought that I would love someone so intensely I had never experienced such love besides loving your relatives. He made me feel a whole again

"So tomorrow I will come pick you up in the morning so we can go to school together" 

"I have my grans car why all the effort" 

"All the effort because I love you, be ready by 7"

He kissed my forehead and left, that boy knew exactly how to shut my mouth, I would probably go on and on arguing that I can drive myself to school I don't need any help but this time I didn't

I went back in the house to put my flowers in a vase with water and had some chocolate since I was going to school tomorrow I can't even have some champagne In the box of chocolates I found a letter by Seth

You are beautiful 

When I'm around you 

I almost forget that I'm human 

You make me feel 

Comfortable 

You make being human 

Normal 

When being something 

Majestic as a butterfly 

Would make flowers 

Bloom beautifully 

Make mountains rise 

Birds would sing in rhythm 

You would make the world 

Greener 

The seas would water the forests 

For the beauty of a harmless creature 

On this earth is you

I almost cried half way through the poem I didn't know that Seth could write something as beautiful as that, I didn't even know that he was a poet I am going to cherish this poem for as long as I live

I took a quick shower and slipped in bed I had to wake up early since Seth is coming to fetch me 

In the morning I took a bath before I could even eat Seth was already at the driveway 

So I had to go out before I could even eat

"Morning, someone seems grumpy" 

"Morning, I'm just hungry that's all I didn't get the chance to eat and why are you so early school starts at 8" 

"There's somewhere I need us to go to quickly then we will go to school" 

"Where?" 

"It's a surprise"

We took a 30 minutes drive into some forest that had a little path 

We ended up at some huge beautiful house it was the most amazing place I had ever laid my eyes on 

It had a little pond next to it with ducks surrounding the pond the grass was so green and fresh 

The place looked new 

Seth opened the door for me

"Seth who's house is this?" 

The look he gave me was so unfamiliar he had never gave me that look before and he didnt even answer me 

We got by the door and he took out the keys to this luxurious house 

When we got in the view was breathtaking 

The walls surrounded by silk and grey 

The paintings were so exotic 

The floor, the ceiling 

This house was beautiful inside out 

It would definitely be my dream house

"So you're still not going to tell me who's house is this?" 

"Its ours If you want it" 

My stomach dropped to the floor I could feel my knees become numb 

I had no idea on what to say but just two words left my mouth

"Wait what?" 

"The owner of this house is selling it, she's one of the best painters of this place but she's leaving and she didn't want to leave this house unattended to so she decided that it's best if she sells it to me, I've always wanted my own place" "But you have a family mansion why would you move out?" 

"For some privacy and space, I'll write my poems in peace and you can come visit me anytime you want to but if you don't want to its totally fine babe I wouldn't rush you into making any decisions" 

"It's beautiful I love it" 

"I take that as a yes" 

"Yes, but no rush right" 

"Like I said"

I turned in for a warm hug, I couldn't believe that Seth would buy a whole house for us 

This was getting too serious and so fast I just hope that it will last 

We looked through some rooms and the beautiful glass bathroom 

But we had to quickly get to school before we were late 

We finally arrived at school and Seth kissed my forehead and walked me to my first period Up until break I could not stop thinking about his thoughtful gesture him buying us a house I mean I'm not even ready to be a owner of a pet yet alone a huge gorgeous house, but I guess everything happens for a reason I trusted Seth with handling my heart more than I was and that I'm sure of.

Lunch time I sat with my friends as we were talking about a lot of things, I was not ready to tell them about me and Seth things went fast way too fast I wasn't ready to tell them about the house or even our relationship, they would probably jump up and go crazy I was sure of that they react differently to some things 

So as we were still talking Seth arrived greeting them and he told me to come with him, he held my hand in front of everyone in the cafeteria and we went out he led us to his car He opened the door for me and he also came in the car

"I couldn't help myself I missed you so much I just wanted to see you, can you wait for me afterschool there's something I need to do then we can go 

I need you to wait for me in my car you'll take my keys or I'll bring them to you in your last period" 

"What are you going to do afterschool?, and you don't even know my last period" 

"There's some things I need to sort out here at school, and I know everything your last period is Maths" 

"How did you even know that? You're stalking me now?" 

"Babe, its not called stalking I just care that much that I want to know all of your periods I might need to know one day" 

"I highly doubt that you need to know" 

"Well I do, are you hungry?" 

"I hardly even got a chance to eat" "Let's go get some MacDonald's"

Seth drove us to some MacDonald's drive through that was near the school we both ate in the car and had to go back to school lunch was already over 

He dropped me off near some corridor then went to park his car I was already late for my next period so I went straight to my next class usually I would just sit around with my classmates and write whatever work they would give us in class but today I had a speech I totally forgot about 

I was too focused on Seth I even forgot that I had to deliver a speech in front of the entire class and I was so nervous, I remembered that I had practised only once and that was so long ago I guess I had to improvise and the speech was about prioritizing in keeping animals safe 

After a few learners my name was called and I had to go say my speech

"Good evening fellow students and Miss fickle, prioritizing in keeping animals safe is a good key point I agree that we should keep animals safe for animals help in the cycle of our food chain they help as giving us fertilizers that help grow plants they help flowers grow they keep the world in such a good condition without animals there would be starvation and life itself would be pointless if this beautiful world had no creatures we wouldn't be human in this life each creature was created to be or have part in doing different things in this world and therefore we do need to keep creatures safe in order for our future generations to live lavish lives, thank you"

Everyone in the class stood up and gave me a round of applause, even the creepy Miss Fickle

I guess everyone agreed to what I said about animals 

I just went back to my seat and sat down to listen to others, after school in my last class Seth came in before the period was even over to hand me his car keys, he hardly said a word to me he just gave me the keys and left 

After school I sat in the car listened to some music for probably 30 minutes then he came in

"Sorry I took so long I'm actually so busy today let me drop you off at home I'll call you later

I've got to go somewhere" 

"Somewhere?" 

"You'll find out soon enough"

He drove me back home and kissed my forehead be looked very nervous I just wondered what was happening but I didn't want to bug him with all my questions so I just kept quiet and went straight to my bedroom to sleep

Chapter 2

In the morning I took a long bubble bath to try and forget what happened yesterday, Seth promised to call me and he just disappeared on me I wondered what he was busy with so much that he forgot to even call me but I tried to brush it off because I was starting to think of him cheating which is unlike him he was too stable to do such, anyway I got ready for school I guess he was not coming to fetch me so I had to drive myself to school I got to school and went to class for the past hour while I was changing my periods I hadn't noticed that Seth was not at school his car was not where he usually parks it, he went missing in thin air for that day I did not worry myself because I thought he was probably home sick but then 2 days passed which followed by a week and then 2 whole weeks I was starting to not eat, I sat alone and I was buried up in my thoughts asking myself what had happened to him how could he just leave me all alone I wanted to know where he really was So after school I went straight to his parents house and found his sister

"Hello, you must be Amelia my brother has told me so much about you and you look great please come in"

Before I could even say anything his sister had already dragged me into the house

"Look, I really dont feel so well I'm looking for Seth he disappeared for 2 whole weeks he hasn't been answering his phone I just want to know if his alive and safe wherever he is" "Look Amelia it's best if you stay away from Seth his not the person you think he is, he isn't right for you Seth is my brother but his the bad version of me 

Just save yourself before it's too late" 

"What do you mean by his not right for me? his a bad person?, I might not know him that much but Seth is the best thing that has ever happened to me his my peace he calms me down he actually makes me happy for once in my life I am so happy and I want him back I want him to tell me why he left why doesnt he answer his calls why does he kiss my forehead why is it so hard to ask me to stay a little longer, I dont know if you have ever fell in love but you'll know it's love when it hurts when you feel like giving yourself away when you feel like this thing is for a lifetime I dont care what you've said about him but listen when you see him tell him that I love him and I want to see him"

I then left the house, I was so angry and tired I felt the need to believe my heart and my gut about Seth I loved him so much that even if he were to be bad for me I'd want all of the bad in him I'd want him to fill my cup with his toxins

He was my summer thoughts 

The hurricane that would destroy me 

The tornado that would blow my whole life away, I know his bad for me 

And that he'll ruin the pretty in me he'll pluck the petals that surround my body that act as a shield to protect me against creatures like him 

I know that he'll poke me with his thorns 

And that he'll leave nothing but a petaless flower, he'll pluck me out 

Till the tip of the root and rip me out of the soil, The soil that kept me warm and fed 

That helped me grow and nurtured me 

I know all of that but I want it all 

I want to feel the bad that's in him 

I want to feel how it's like to lose yourself in trying to find someone else 

I want to know how it feels 

At the end of it all the pain will sink in deep 

I know and I know that there are many other creatures like him 

Ready to find a beautiful flower like me 

And ready to destroy it

I was ready for all the pain all the disappointments I was ready, I know it sounds crazy but that is how much I loved him 

After a long drive around I remembered that Seth had given me the keys to his house in the forest 

I went there to look for him 

I went there and I found the door unlocked there was blood and clothes on the floor the place looked like something bad had happened there 

I went through to the kitchen where I found a gun on the floor along with a body it was a middle aged man lying there with blood all over the floor around him and then I heard some men talking as I peeked through the door it was Seth with a couple of men in black suits before I could even hear what he was saying I moved back and slipped on some blood and fell I quickly stood up and ran

Seth and those men ran after me trying to catch me but I was already in my car and drove so fast to get home I was so frightened 

I swore that Seth would also kill me for what I had seen 

I got home and quickly ran to the shower to get rid of the blood stains on my clothes and blood that smudged on my body 

The look of the blood made me sick after taking a bath I put the clothes that had blood stains in a plastic and hid them 

I sat on my bedroom as my mind ran wild 

I did not know what to think of 

So Seth's sister was referring to his brother as a killer that's why she said his bad for me I couldn't stop thinking of him 

I then heard a knock on my door 

I opened the door and thought it was my gran only to find Seth standing there before I could even close the door and lock he pushed the door and squeezed himself in

"Seth leave before I call the police " 

"Amelia listen to me" 

"Seth I said leave!" 

"Shut up and listen to me" 

Seth pressed his finger on my lips and looked straight into my eyes 

"You are going to do what I'm about to tell you, you are going to listen to me or else I'll punish you now whatever you saw back there was business and you're going to keep quiet I dont mix business with pleasure baby so I want you to stay away from that place and I want you to be safe so you're not going to be with me everywhere, I'm sorry I disappeared on you but I'm not ready to tell you what's happening now I just want you to be safe and as long as you're at school and come straight back home you're safe I love you and I'll call you, but I need you to change your numbers ill give you a burner phone" 

"Seth what's going on?" 

"A lot and I don't want you to get mixed in it all"

Tears ran down my face before Seth could even carry on talking 

He wiped my tears and whispered in my ear 

"Baby don't cry everything will be fine soon I love you and I promise to protect you, I have to go but I'll call you"

He slightly put his lips on mine and kissed my forehead as well then left I couldn't stop but wonder when has he become so rough the Seth I know doesn't handle me so rough, I needed something to ease the pain so I went to grab vodka at the bottle store and drank all the way from there until I got home I was already drunk in 2 hours 

I went to some club that I used to always see when I passed on my way going home from the store I wore a tight short dress and heels and went there driving my grans car, the club was so packed everyone was dancing and drunk me joined a couple of girls I hardly even knew and we kept on drinking and drinking some men joined us and that was one of the best nights of my life, I eventually got too drunk I ended up calling Seth and he answered

"I thought I told you to not call me" 

"Yeah, well I'm mad at you" 

"Amelia are you drunk?, where are you? Are you at a club why is there so much noise there!?" "Hey stop shouting at me I'm having fun here there are some gentlemen who bought alcohol for us they are so nice baby" "Don't move I'm coming to fetch you" 

"Don't you dare come here you hurt me"

Seth dropped the phone while I was being too emotional, but I didn't let him bug me I just carried on dancing with the men and girls at that club and then I felt sleepy so one man offered to take me home we both went out and stood at my grans Mercedes as I was trying to take out the key I felt someone touch my back and slide his hand down I turned back to see who it was but he pushed me towards my grans car

"Sexy girl, you're wearing such a short dress didn't they tell you that its dangerous out here"

The voice was so unfamiliar I was too drunk to even notice but all I could do was push and scream

"Leave me alone!" 

"Or else?" 

He kept of pushing me on my grans car and tried to pull down my underwear I tried fighting him until I heard a gunshot then a heavy fall to the ground I looked back and the man was on the floor and it was Seth he came closer to try and comfort me but from there everything went blank 

When I woke up the place looked so familiar but I wasn't sure of it, my head was so heavy I smelt like Seth and as I looked down I was wearing his clothes his black t-shirt that he loves so much and his shorts 

As I was still looking at his clothes I noticed pictures of him and his family in that room and his poems on the wall for sure it was his bedroom, he then came in holding a tray in his hand

"Good morning baby, how did you sleep?" 

"I don't remember what happened after that man fell" 

"Sit down and eat" 

"I'm sorry for what happened yesterday" 

"and I don't want it to happen again I love you Amelia and something bad could have happened to you like that man who tried himself on you what if I came and it was too late" 

"I know and it wont happen again" 

"I hope so anyway eat up and take a bath so you can meet my parents" 

"They are coming here?" 

"We are in their house"

Seth laughed at me and kissed my forehead 

"Everything you need is in the bathroom and your clothes are in my closet ill give you some space to eat and clean yourself up, just don't make a mess"

He then left Seth could be very soft and gentle at times but when his mad he becomes a monster 

I ate and took a bath after as I was still looking for what to wear Seth came in

"Seth I'm naked go out!"

He came towards me and kissed my back he ran his finger down then stopped as I started to breath heavily

"If I was that cruel I would have slept with you yesterday but I'm not I love you and I want us to have a proper first day so I'm not in a rush"

He then left me and I dressed up, I wasn't even sure on what to wear so I grabbed a dress that I think Seth bought for me, that was thoughtful of him it was long and it had a slit on the side it looked elegant as I went out I found Seth standing at the corridor with some men the same men from that house of his in the forest I think they are his bodyguards anyway He looked towards me and smiled

"You look amazing baby" 

"Thank you"

We went down to the dining area where I found all of his family waiting for us

"Finally the princess has arrived"

Everyone stood up to greet me firstly his beautiful mother hugged me then his father hugged me too followed by his sister she also whispered in my ear that she's sorry about that other day but I'm one to easily forgive so I wasn't mad at her in any way actually I was grateful that she told me the truth about her brother but its still my choice on whether I want to leave or not we all sat by the huge beautiful table some men dressed in white uniform came in with food the food looked so delicious 

And as we were eating Seth's father kept on asking questions about my future

"So Amelia, where does an elegant lady like you want to study?" 

"Well I haven't put much thought to it, but I would love to find a job that runs publishing books" 

"You love reading?" 

"And writing, I love writing novels" 

"That's why Seth chose to be with you, you're personalities don't clash he writes poems and you write books a perfect match"

All I could do was smile and look at him, he didn't notice that I was looking at him but I noticed that I really do make a difference in him, he once said that he would kill anyone just to make me happy and now I get it he wasn't lying he was serious when he said that 

After we all ate and after dessert 

Seth had to take me back home but before we left his mother wanted to show me around the house and outside

"Me and my husband built this house 5 years ago, you know life wasn't always so lavish we used to struggle but we found our way out until now" 

"You're an inspirational speaker" 

"Yes, there's a lot of things I went through so I have the voice to speak them out now" 

"Life isn't always so easy I've also learnt that" 

"Who do you live with?" 

"My grandmother" 

"Where are your parents?" 

"Well they both died in a car crash before I moved in with my grandmother, but their marriage and their lives were amazing they taught me how to love" 

"You've already passed the mourning stage I'm so proud of you, but I am your mother now and you can tell me anything you want to tell me okay?" 

"Thank you" 

"Its okay I'm just so happy, I've never seen Seth so controlled and stable, Seth's always been the boss and his always used to being in control but he looks so happy he lessened doing his dealings, thank you Amelia it means a lot" 

"If I may ask what does Seth do these days he goes around with his bodyguards his different now" 

"No his not different you're just getting to see the real him now all along he was disguised now you get to see him for who he really is, but sweety I want you to ask him what he does when his ready to tell you he will he loves you I see it in his eyes when you move he moves I just want him to keep you safe that's all"

She then showed me around her lovely house and after she took me to Seth 

He held my hand and took me to his bedroom and we both sat on his bed

"I need to go home I'm sure my gran is worried sick about me" 

"Dont worry about your gran I told her that you're with me, look baby I want to fix things between us I know you're questioning yourself about what am I doing why do I go around with bodyguards why am I not at school but I'm doing what I love to do since you're going to ask yourself what I do I'd rather just tell you now I'm a businessman I own a couple of companies and I also have shady dealings on the side I run a drug operation I ship drugs from this country to the next I deal with very dangerous people I sell guns and explosives I'm a thug baby"

Well I wasn't frightened or even amazed at what he did well Seth is rich so I wondered where he got all that money from now I know and I didn't even know what to say to him so I sat there quietly 

He didn't say a word but kissed my lips and held my hand we went out to his car and I remembered my grans car

"Seth my grans car!" 

"Dont worry I had my people to take it back to your grans house" 

"Thank you so much! I totally forgot about it" 

"You should really stop drinking"

I rolled my eyes at him as he carried on laughing at me he picked me up until he got to the car then he put me down and gave me the keys to his car

"Drive baby" 

"Seriously baby"

I jumped in the car with a huge smile on my face he looked at me and laughed I brought a smile to his face 

Seth's car was so smooth and comfortable my grans car was just old so it was so uncomfortable I could drive this car everyday We finally got to my grans house

"I love you babe" 

"I love you too"

And he kissed my forehead and left I went in the house and I just went straight to my grans bedroom finding her sitting on her bed

"Amelia thought Seth was going to bring you back tomorrow" 

"Change of plans are you okay" 

"I'm fine, you need to stop stressing yourself about me I'm old enough to take care of myself" 

"I want to make sure that you're okay I dont want to lose you too" 

"You wont I promise"

I hugged her and went to my bedroom I was so tired I just slept through the whole night and I remembered that tomorrow I had to go to school I was so exhausted for school, but I had to go anyway 

In the morning I took a bath and drove myself to school when I got there my friends were waiting for me at my parking space I wonder why

"Amelia, girl why didnt you tell us about you and Seth it's all over the school there are some girls who live nearby where Seth lives and apparently they saw you leave driving Seth's car" "I dont know what they're talking about" I took out my things in the car and walked to the corridor 

"Come on Amelia we're you're friends how can you possibly hide something like this from us?" 

"Fine, we are dating but its nothing serious" 

"Girl you were at his home with his parents! That is serious" 

"Seth is a very loving person, now is that all" 

"You're so secretive" 

And all of my friends gave me that weird look 

"Please can we all leave my relationship alone its complicated" 

"Fine miss complicated"

We all went to our first periods and until afterschool Seth didnt arrive I guess he really loves his businesses I dont think he will come back to school at all he knew what he wanted and set out to it so I highly doubt that he'd want to come back at all but it was so different without him at school lunch was more quieter gym was boring he wasn't there with his muscular body all the boys at school made it even worse by asking me about Seth and my friends as well I was lost at things to say to them I didn't know how to respond to their ridiculous questions, so I kept on keeping quiet. Some boys would take advantage that Seth wasn't around some tried to want to date me and some would try to even touch me school just made me feel uncomfortable now, but next year is my last year then I can decide on whether I want to go study abroad or not.

I got home and took a long bath then sat on my bed as I was writing in my novel my door slightly opened

"Seth how do you always come up here?" 

"Well you're grandmother always let's me in, how is my princess?" 

"I'm fine, how are you?" 

"I cant complain"

Seth leaned in and kissed my lips and looked at me as he sat next to me

"You're so beautiful" 

"Thank you" 

"I just came by to see you, I might be going this weekend for some business matters I want to go with you but I want you to take one of you're friends so you won't get bored you will go shopping go to the beach, go to the hottest clubs with one of my bodyguards I swear he will keep a low profile he will look like his also at the groove" 

"Where are we going to?" 

"You'll see, you'll just have to pick one of your friends" 

"I cant wait" 

"Get ready tomorrow we will all take a private jet by 7" 

"In the morning?" 

"Yes bye babe" 

"Seth so early!"

He was already gone as I tried to complain at that I had to fetch my friend at where she lives because she also drives her mothers car, I needed to get ready soon and between the two girls Amanda and Georgia I had to pick Amanda she was more of a go getter and she was more fun Georgia was too snobbish, so I called Amanda

"Hi,Amanda I really need a huge favour" 

"Hi, yeah girl sure I'm listening" 

"Are you going anywhere this weekend?" 

"I highly doubt why?" 

"I need you to pack some clothes for the weekend, we are going" 

"Where to!? Dont even answer I needed a breather I'm packing as in right away what time are we leaving?" 

"7am" 

"I'll ask my dad to drop me off there before he goes to work" 

"Great see you tomorrow"

And it was that easy I told you that Amanda is a go getter she likes exploring and she's so fun I couldn't wait for us to go I packed some of my sexy clothes I totally forgot that I dont have a bikini that was so frustrating I'll just have to buy one before I go to the beach I went into bed and carried on writing my novel I dont remember when I dozed off but my alarm woke me up I quicky took a shower before I could even get dressed Amanda was already at the door knocking 

I went downstairs with my gown to open the door

"You're early" 

"Come hug me and shut it!" 

We both laughed and cuddled up a bit 

"I'm so hungry" 

"Well theres left overs from yesterday in the fridge theres the microwave I'm going to get dressed" 

"Thank you I wont make a mess" "You better not"

We both laughed as I went back upstairs to my bedroom to get dressed after I went back downstairs to also make food

"So who are we going with? Your grandmother?" 

"No we are going with Seth" 

"Are you serious? He disappeared now his back?" 

"His been seeing me all along, we actually have a good thing going on" 

"So have you guys did it yet?" 

"Did what?, no Amanda gross!"

She knew how to put a smile on my face and her ridiculous questions were also so weird why would I tell her about that anyway, we heard a knock on the door and it was Seth with his bodyguards they had 3 cars with them Seth's was in the middle and bodyguards in front and at the back

"Good morning ladies ready?" 

"Hi we are ready" "Amanda ready?" 

"Ready Seth"

And we all went into Seth's car me and Amanda spoke the entire way until we got to the airport and into our private jet I literally slept through the entire flight I was so tired after probably 4 hours Seth woke me up

"Baby we've arrived wake up"

I opened my eyes and had to go out the jet the sun was so bright so I had to put my shades on and Amanda too 

We all went out into a limo and drove up to some 5 star hotel it was so luxurious the people there were so professional and friendly too, since we were all so tired we all just went to bed Seth had a different room to ours but it was next door and me and Amanda shared the same room and one bodyguard was in our hotel room 

I highly doubted that it would be unsafe for us anyway we all dozed off and I suddenly heard a knock on the door the bodyguard opened the door and Seth came in and took me to his room

"Why are we going to your room?" 

"I just miss you so much"

When we got to his room we cuddled and I fell asleep in his arms everything about Seth was so mysterious he tempted me in every way but still did not do anything to me he only touched and kissed me, it was amazing he swept me off my feet without even trying that hard 

In the morning I woke up and Seth was not in bed or in the hotel room, so I went back to the other room where I left Amanda 

She was still sleeping so I just took a shower and wore a gown 

When Amanda woke up I was sitting and waiting for her

"So?" Amanda and her beautiful eyes beaming up on me waiting for me to answer her and I knew exactly what she wanted us to talk about 

"Nothing happened" 

"You two are such boring souls" 

"Go take a shower we going out for breakfast then shopping then maybe we will also go out to the beach" 

"Yay"

Amanda went to take a bath the smile she gave me was historical I loved her craziness it made everything seem so normal, I was just worried about Seth and why did he just leave me without saying anything but I had to be stress free we had the body guard and a chauffeur that will drive us around so me and Amanda got in the car and went to the mall we did some shopping we got a body massage did our nails, and our hair as well when we were done we were ready to go to the beach so we grabbed something to eat before we went back to our hotel room we had so much fun I almost forgot about Seth but he just disappeared on me, but his still my boyfriend I did not want to call him because he said I shouldn't he will.

Me and Amanda had girls talk before we ate and went to bed and still no sign of Seth I seriously need to stop stressing about him sometimes being a gangster's girlfriend was really weird you're not even sure if he would kill me or not I just hope he won't I still have alot of things I want to do I dont even have vices I think I need to buy a car I still want to buy a house so basically I have unfinished business on earth, I'm not ready to see god as yet I could not sleep at night thinking about Seth and his whereabouts my phone started to ring and it was an unknown number 

"Hello" 

"Hi baby" 

I was so relieved to hear his voice I literally froze for a minute 

"Seth" 

"Sorry for not calling you I was just so busy I had back to back meetings, anyway how was the beach and the mall" 

"It was okay I guess I just missed you" 

"I'll be back tomorrow I promise now try to get some rest I love you" "I love you too"

There was something about his voice that was not so reassuring he sounded tense I just hope that it's not something hectic, I had to try sleeping 

In the morning I felt so tired as though I had not slept in years but I had to get rid of that feeling because Seth was coming back. I grabbed something to eat before I went to take a shower then sat at the hotel's patio near the swimming pool as I was sitting there a tall handsome man came and sat next to me 

"Why is a beautiful lovely lady sitting on her own" 

"Fresh air" 

"May I?" He pointed the seat and the magazine next to me 

"You may" 

He took the magazine that I had placed on the table 

"Lovely lady my name is Carmon" 

"Amelia" 

"Such a beautiful names it suits you" 

"Thank you" 

It went silent after that before he said 

"I think I've seen you somewhere" 

"Really?" 

"You're Seth's girlfriend where's your body guard when you need him"

Before I could say anything he took out a gun and pulled me from the chair he held the gun against my back 

"Say a word I'll pull the trigger, you are going to listen to me carefully Miss Davis we are going to leave the hotel like nothing is wrong you will act normal or else I'll shoot that pretty face now go"

I could still feel the gun against my back I couldn't tell if I was emotional or scared by then I had to act normal otherwise people would see he then let go of my hand and put the gun away we made our way to the exit of the hotel when we were outside a black SUV was parked he got me in and there was a man there he seemed very much wealthy but he looked like a criminal he had tattooed his hands and he had a scar on his face the car then drove off

"Miss Davis, so beautiful it's a pity that you'll have to suffer for your boyfriends shady dealings" 

"Who are you and what do you want from me!?" 

"Well see miss Davis your boyfriend owes me, long story short he killed my brother and since you're the closest I'll just have to kill you" 

"I have nothing to do with his dealings why dont you be a man and face him not take all your anger out on a teenager how bitter could you be?" 

"Fiesty I like it" 

"You're so distgusting" 

He did not say anything until we turned into a place I did not know but it looked like a warehouse of some sort They pushed me out of the SUV 

And tied my hands and feet to a chair in the middle of the warehouse they then left me there 

I was so confused and emotional 

I kept on crying and thinking of Seth he told me that his life is dangerous but I did not think of it being this dangerous now I got abducted 

I then heard my phone ring 

They forgot to take it away from me 

I tried to answer it before they came back I succeeded in taking it out my pocket 

I answered it 

"Seth!" 

"Where are you?" 

"Some man with tattooed hands and a scar on his face he kidnapped me I'm at some warehouse I'm scared" 

"Listen to me carefully" 

Tears dropped down my face landing on my phone that was on my lap 

"Amelia that man that took you believes that I killed his brother but I did not believe me, his name is Shakur he is very dangerous but he will want to torture you before he kills you. I love you but you need to be strong I'll get people to help me get you out there. Keep quiet dont make him mad I'm coming to save you, and im sorry for not being there for you" 

"I miss you more than anything now" 

"I miss you too just hold in there I'll find you just make sure that they dont see that phone I'll need to track it" 

"Okay" 

"Amelia, I'll save you I promise" 

Then the call ended 

I was so scared at what he told me 

If Shakur is as dangerous as Seth Says he is then I'm in trouble I'll just need to behave I heard footsteps from the parking area I had to quickly hide my phone so I put it in my bra so that they wouldn't see it 

Then I had to fix the rope around my hands before they say 

Shakur came in with other men 

"See this is Seth's girlfriend beautiful creature isn't she" 

The other men smiled and nodded towards his words he then came closer to me "I might make her my wife instead of killing her she would make beautiful babies" I just gave him a nasty look instead of saying anything I was scared if Shakur does not kill me he will make me marry him forcefully and he would even want to sleep with me I could not even imagine that 

I just hope Seth gets here in time. 

I tried to sit comfortably but I was so worried. What if Seth came here late and then it was all over what if I'm dead by the time he gets here 

Chapter 3

They gave me water and food, the food was disgusting but I had to eat I had no choice otherwise I'd starve to death. After eating Shakur took me to the bathroom he poured water on my dirty body I was naked and my thoughts ran wild of all the dirty things he could do to me since I was so vulnerable but he kept on singing as he poured water in my hair. "You're so beautiful, how could you possibly be in a relationship with a thug like Seth" "I love him" 

And that is all I said to him about Seth, it wasn't all strange to me that Seth was a thug he told me and told me that he loves being a thug. I could not change that I just had to accept things and just pray for the best. Shakur did not say anything he let me dry my body and wear some new set of clothes, even though he was evil he tried to make me feel comfortable I was still wondering why he did not kill me yet he is probably using me as bait to get Seth 

They still carried on tying me to the chair guess that Shakur did not trust me that well to just let me go. I spent probably 3 days locked up I did not know what fresh air smelt like or what proper food was.

So the next morning Shakur took me to the bathroom as usual as he poured water on my hair he ran his hand down my breast as he carried on singing he then removed his hands from me and told me to dry myself after drying myself he pushed me against the wall he came close enough that I could feel his breath touch my sensitive skin. Tears ran down my face as he tried to take off his pants. 

"I'll be quick, but I'm sure Seth takes his time with you" 

"Dont!" I pushed him away he then slipped and hit his head on the bathtub I got dressed and quickly ran trying to escape while he will still unconscious. As I ran towards to the garage door I heard some gun shots from the exit. And a few men wearing black flew in with guns I quickly ran hiding myself in one car it was unlocked I found the keys on the seat and I quickly went out thr closed garage leaving the violent scene. I tried calling Seth but he did not answer his phone I then called Amanda 

"Amanda?" 

"Amelia I was so worried about you Seth did not want to tell me where you were are you okay?" I could hear that she was worried in her voice and she probably did not even sleep for 3 whole days 

"I'm fine where is Seth?" 

"I last saw him yesterday" 

"Okay, where are you?" 

"I'm still at the hotel" 

"I need you to listen to me carefully, there are men that might come looking for me so you're also not safe there I need you to go there get that bodyguard to take you out now we will meet as the fancy restaurant we saw the time we were going to the beach remember it?" "Yes" 

"Now Amanda "

I then dropped the phone and went straight to the restaurant, I had a feeling that those men in black were Seth and his bodyguards. How will we meet now I was so worried but I had to stop worrying because that will never help me. When I got to the restaurant I found Amanda and the bodyguard I'm pretty sure his mad that I went downstairs without him this would not have happened if I just listened to all the instructions. 

"Miss Davis" 

"Hi, look I'm so sorry about that day I hope you're not mad at me" 

"I get paid to look after you and I failed to do so it is partly my fault" 

"No it's not its mine I should not have just left like that but enough about that let's get some food and try to get a place to hide Shakurs people should not see us" I looked at Amanda and she looked very worried and confused but I cant tell her that Seth Is a thug she will just tell me to let him go.

And I love him too much to just let go. After getting something to eat we had to vanish so we looked for these cheap hotels that needed no identification. We settled in there I had to also get clothes since they would be able to spot me with the clothes Shakur bought for me, he usually bought short sexy dresses then he would stare at me. He made me so uncomfortable at times his eyes would be filled with greed and lust his eyes were so hungry I could see that right through him. But I'm just glad that I got away before he did anything cruel to me.

Our bodyguard got a few phone calls from his colleagues. They updated him about the ambush and that it was successful but Seth got shot but they also said that we should not worry about that its just a minor injury he will heal. The best part is that Shakur is dead no more tormenting me. I had to get some rest because I could not sleep well while I was at the warehouse I was frightened I thought of all the things Shakur could do to me through my sleep. So I could not sleep peacefully, I had an early night Amanda hugged me tightly just to reassure me that I'm safe now it felt good I could smell her daisy body wash all over me. And her warm small fractured body 

In the morning, I woke up and found Seth sitting on the small couch he was sleeping but sitting upright. I went to sit next to him and kissed his cheeck, he smelt nice he smelt so manly. But his shoulder was covered in bandages I saw it through his white t-shirt as I laid my head on his other uninjured shoulder he opened his eyes. 

"Amelia" I said nothing but just kissed him and cried 

"I'm so sorry, Amelia I should have protected you. You should have not witnessed Shakurs evilness" 

"He tried to sleep with me" I said as tears ran down my face 

"But, I pushed him and he fell his head hit the bathroom tub" 

"It's all over now baby dont cry I'm sorry, I have to take you both back home you need to go to school this was all too much for the both of you" 

I did not say a word I just laid my head on his shoulder. But after a while we had to leave since I left my clothes at the hotel Seth bought new clothes for me then we went to the private jet and went back home.

Things between me and Seth were awkward he seemed to regret what happened to me and he blamed himself.

Chapter 4

We dropped off Amanda then me and Seth went to sit on some mountain near where he lives he seemed to down that we hardly spoke on the way there when we finally say down and spoke he burst into tears 

"I love you so much but this is not what I want for you. I wanted safety and love and reassurance how can I give you that Amelia I'm failing you as your boyfriend. I'm supposed to be your safe place not the other way around, I love you but I have to leave you I dont want to be the reason you died at an early age" 

"Are you breaking up with me?" 

"I have to" 

Seth then got up and kissed my hand he walked away 

"Seth come back here right now" but he carried on walking 

"Seth I love you stay!, I dont care if its dangerous I want it all stay!" Tears ran down my face and I bursted into tears kneeling on the floor 

My bodyguard had to pick me up and take me home I was not in the mood to speak to anyone I got home and greeted my grandmother and went straight to my bedroom I carried on crying 

I was so weak I did not understand why Seth had to break up with me. After a few hours of crying I finally fell asleep

In the morning I had to get ready to go to school but I was not ready to face the world yet. I was not sure if I was depressed or it's just because of the breakup, but I've been through alot already with the passing of my parents I thought I was through things I thought I was through being depressed and having to go to Therapy sessions I thought I was through being heartbroken. I guess I was lying to myself now I'm back again where I started having to self therapy. And that is why I turned into a writer.

It helps alot with trying to heal yourself, words flow out releasing all the pain. But I just have to come to accept that me and Seth are no more he broke up with me because he felt as though he was putting my life at risk, but I will always love him that is one thing I can never get rid of. I gathered myself and went out to school since I did not feel like driving myself to school I asked Amanda to fetch me with her car. I was so down I could not even fake a smile and Amanda saw right through me 

"Amelia, what's wrong?" 

"Nothing, I'm fine" 

"I see that frown on your face, now tell me what's wrong?" 

"Seth and I broke up" 

"Like broke up broke up or just had an misunderstanding" 

"Broke up broke up" then tears started rolling down my face. I can't be so weak honestly I need to be strong and face the world, its just a breakup nothing hectic 

"Oh my goodness Amelia please don't cry, you're stronger than this and hey look at the brighter side you're beautiful and a lot of boys would die to be with you, don't let this breakup end your world"

She was right, I shouldn't just let a man break my heart. At first it will obviously hurt but I need to try and move on for my own well being, Seth is also right his life is too dangerous for me. And I should not risk it just to be with him so I wiped my tears and me and Amanda grabbed some food on our way to school all the crying made me starving. But I am so glad I have a friend like her who does not criticize me about being heartbroken. Amanda is always the strongest she goes through a heartbreak differently she does not cry instead she buys a cute Micheal Kors handbag and she has quite the collection.

At school the day went very fast since Seth was also not at school. I sat with my friends during lunch I did not tell the others about me and Seth's breakup. They would feel all sad for me and that is not what I want, so after school I had to wait for Amanda since she had to go to the bathroom to fix her makeup she told me that she is going to some date with some hottie. Forever on endless dates but anyway as I stood there next to her BMW, Que came to me. Lord help me I said in my mind as I froze in the spot.

"Thee beautiful Amelia" 

"Hello Que" 

"Looking beautiful as always" 

"Why thank you" he let out a giggle as he look at my smile 

"Are you waiting for Amanda?, I could give you a ride you know" 

"I'm not in a hurry" 

"Common, Amelia I've been looking at you for months I try to squeeze myself in and you never budge please just let me give you a ride back home, I'll even buy you lunch" 

"Que it's not that I don't want to it's just" 

"Seth broke up with you didn't he so why not give me a chance?" 

"Wait, how did you know that?" 

I could feel my body temperature rising in anger Amanda told people about the breakup! How could she! 

"Seth posted on Instagram, everyone saw it 

He did not technically write that he broke up with you but he went back to single" 

Seth is a little devil ahh! Why did I even fall in love with him 

"Wow okay, but I would still rather go with Amanda" 

"Free Macdonald's I know it's your favorite" 

I smiled to the thought I could actually do with Macdonald's I'm so hungry and frustrated 

"Fine, but this isn't a date" "Great"

I sent Amanda a text that I got a ride home. She did not answer yet shes probably still busy. So I got into Que's car he drives a silver grey jaguar it's really comfortable and fancy. I dont really know his financial stability but he seems comfortable, anyway we drove to Macdonald's first then I got a meal and so did he we sat in the car so we could eat. He parked in the parking lot under a tree. Que is really handsome it's just I cant think of a relationship now I'm still hurt 

Me and Que passed a few words to each other as we were eating after he took me home and we found Seth's car parked outside my grandmother's driveway Seth came out as soon as I climbed out the car 

He came towards the car pulling out a gun 

He looked so mad 

"Amelia go inside the house" 

"What no, what are you even doing with a gun are you crazy you're going to hurt someone" "I said go inside the house" 

"I said no, you broke up with me and now you're going to act all jealous are you crazy?" "I'm trying to protect you Amelia can't you see that the more we fall in love the more dangerous things get" 

"I wanted dangerous but you decided to leave me crying on top of a mountain" 

"I'm sorry Amelia I love you I can't let you go" 

"Its already late" 

"What do you mean?" 

"I'm in a relationship with Que" 

Seth's eyes were full of water as though he was about to burst watering all my grandmother's flowers. Que walked out of his car and stood next to me 

"Seth she does not want you anymore, leave" 

"Que can you please leave us alone we are talking as a couple" 

"You're apparently single" 

"Que leave" Seth raised up his hand that was holding a gun and pointed it at Que as his eyes were filled with tears he pulled the trigger but I stood in the way and the bullet hit me all I can remember is that I saw red lights and I could feel a sharp pain in my stomach then it went totally blank.

Chapter 5 

I woke up to the sound of machines and the light that blinded my sight I was hooked on pipes and machines I struggled to breath for a few minutes then I saw Seth his eyes were red and he was still wearing the same clothes from that day he shot me. He looked like he hasn't been sleeping in months he saw that my eyes were open and he came closer to me "Amelia I'm so sorry, I dont know what's wrong with me" tears ran down his red face 

He held my hand and kept on kissing it over and over again. He felt warm I was so cold but I couldn't speak I ended up being able to say 

"Cold" 

"You're feeling cold baby?"

I nodded since words couldn't come out right 

Then Seth got his sister to bring a blanket for me. His sister kept smiling but I could see the disappointment in her eyes, a few minutes later my grandmother walked in her eyes were red as well but she tried to hide that she was crying she was probably trying to be brave for me. She gave me a few kisses on my forehead and also left a lunchbox with lasagna my favorite, she had to leave because she wouldn't be able to see at night while she was driving so she left early.

Seth did not even move a finger he sat there concentrated at me, I then heard voices they were familiar it was all my friends including Amanda they all came bearing gifts. They looked happy of maybe they were just faking it so that I wouldn't feel small. They told me a lot about school and that my teachers want to see me but Seth and doctors confirmed that too many visitors might strain me

Seth kept holding my hand and placing gentle kisses on it then I saw Que come in he seemed very angry. 

"Seth what are you doing here? Don't you think you've hurt her enough don't you think she needs peace? Just leave her alone!" 

"That's a decision she'll have to make not you" 

As much as I loved Seth this was just all too much for me Seth is becoming obsessed with me and this is all just too dangerous what if he shot Que he would be arrested now, atleast I won't press any charges against him. But he should just give me space so I can think about all of this, he broke up with me but his still coming back to me that is just something else Seth looked at me waiting for me to say something tears dropped down his face after I told him to leave.

Que sat next to me and carefully brushed my hair he did not say a word after a few minutes I

drifted off to sleep. 

In the morning I got woken up by my grandmother who had a lunchbox in her hand she gave me such an unhappy face

"I made your favorite food and you did not even eat, you have to eat so you can get better" "I'm not hungry" 

"But my sweet pumpkin you'll lose weight and look horrible" she said placing a fork in the lunchbox and giving it to me 

"Now eat up" 

My grandmother's heart is the purest I just love this woman 

So after eating I had to go take a shower and walking was so tough my grandmother had to help me get in a wheelchair and take me to the shower she basically did everything the nurse insisted that she will help but my grandmother said she got it. 

My wound was healing up perfectly no infections 

So the doctor said she will release me probably weekend after everything is checked thoroughly.

I played a few card games with Amanda. I didn't really tell her how I got shot she just said that Seth's life Is dangerous for me, she did not technically say I should break up with him for good but she just seemed uneased about our relationship. 

She won't understand I said in my mind over and over again, after playing card games Que walked in he had flowers and a box of chocolates. 

"Good evening ladies" 

"Hello Que guess I'll have to leave now" Amanda kissed my forehead and grabbed one chocolate from Que 

"These are amazing and expensive bye Amelia!" She shot the most amazing smile at me and winked before exiting the room leaving me and Que. 

"Thank you for the flowers and chocolate" 

"No need to thank me, you took a bullet for me I should be the one in that bed" "Well Seth is clearly having this obsession with me I don't know what's wrong with him honestly" 

"Well his your boyfriend, but look thank you for everything I really want to be in a relationship with you but how can I when Seth is crazy about you this much" 

"Guess some things are never meant to be" 

"Guess so" 

Que sat next to me and looked at me 

"What?" My eyes rolled and looked at him 

"I want to introduce you to my parents" 

Is Que on drugs or something how can he possibly want to introduce me to his parents while I'm possibly still in a relationship with Seth. 

"What? Why now all of a sudden what's the rush?" 

"You're an amazing girl Amelia I love you, it won't be weird I promise and we can make it when you're up on your feet and ready" "You're asking for too much" 

"That is why I said when you're ready" 

"Fine, but I'll need to think about it" 

" take all the time you need" 

He brushed my hair and looked at me his eyes were so gentle its like his trying to reassure me that everything will be fine like he wants me to leave Seth and be with him, he looked at me like his willing to give me the world but unfortunately Seth is the reason my heart almost stopped beating 

He kept brushing my hair and never said a word. After a while he stood up and kissed my forehead he whispered in my ear "I love you" 

Before he left 

I felt overwhelmed by all of this, Seth did not want us to break up but Que also loved me. I don't know what to do now should I let Seth go and try Que but what If things do not work out with Que and then I end up heartbroken but what if I stay with Seth and I get killed. My mind was full of questions how can I possibly love two men at the same time, rest mind I said to myself getting ready to doze off.

In the morning the doctor did my checkup and she said I was ready to leave the hospital so my grandmother came to fetch me. We hardly spoke on the way back home when I got home I had to make my way up to my bedroom so I could rest a little, after taking a nap I heard a knock on my door and it was my grandmother she had a letter and flowers in her hand. "Someone brought this for you" 

"Who Is it from?" 

"Well open it" 

I took the letter from my grandmother and it was from Seth 

Dear Amelia 

I know I've hurt you, with all the shady dealings I do. But I promise I will never put your life in danger of get you killed I love you and I would do anything to make this work. I'm not perfect I disappear without telling you and come back with work excuses I'm sorry I am so sorry please forgive me, I want this to work I want our love to work. I've never been in a relationship whereby I felt like this. Whereby I felt as though I could always be next to you. Give me one last chance please I promise I'll change and one last favour can you marry me?" 

I did not believe my eyes in the flowers there was a little box and there was a ring inside it, no no no! Not now how can Seth ask me to marry him now why now while I'm still going through depression why now when I'm still confused between wanting him and wanting Que. How can my life be so complicated I did not want all of this I dreamt of having a successful career and a loving life not all these complications.

I dragged the flowers and put them on my dressing table and the ring and the letter I went back to bed to rest a little. I hardly ate because I was not hungry I was just confused and I did not have the appetite. 

In the morning I had to go to school another long day at school it wasn't all that entertaining just Que trying to talk to me and my friends excited and both mad at me excited that Seth wanted to marry me but mad that I wanted to refuse the marriage. They obviously wont understand me but they also asked me if I love Seth enough to spend the rest of my life with or am I ready to leave him and I was still questioning that I did not know if I should let him go or should I just get married to him. I love Seth but I'm still not sure, so afterschool Amanda took me back home and I found some convertible car parked outside my grandmother's driveway.

I went in the house finding my grandmother sitting with Seth's mother. What could she possibly want from us 

"Good evening" 

"Good evening Amelia can I have a word with you" Seth's mother looked worried and she looked like she has been crying all day she even looks like she hasn't been sleeping in months, so I made my way to my bedroom so me and her could have some privacy she sat on my bed and started crying.

"You were so good to Seth, but you almost got killed just for being in a relationship with him. He only told me that you got shot today he did not tell me about you being in the hospital and that he shot you, I'm so sorry for not knowing. Seth is in the house his been knocking himself up in his room and drowning himself with alcohol can you please go talk to him. His had bodyguards surrounding the house I don't know what he got himself into this time but it seems serious" 

"Okay I'll go talk to him but I'm only doing this because you asked me to"

We both went to her car and she drove us to her luxurious home. And there were men in black standing outside surrounding the building. They looked very professional and deadly, I made my way up to Seth's bedroom and outside his bedroom door there was a bodyguard standing there.

"Hey can you please move I want to go in" 

"I can't let you in Mr Harold instructed me to not let anyone in" 

We then heard the door open and it was Seth 

"Let her in" 

The bodyguard moved and I went in his room was so unorganized his clothes were everywhere and there were bottles of tequila on the floor. He looked like he hasn't taken a bath in ages his eyes were red and he looked exhausted. 

"What's wrong with you?" 

"I missed you so much baby" he came closer to hug me he smelt like he was bathing with tequila 

"When last did you take a bath?" 

"I don't remember" 

I moved and went to his bathroom and opened water for him in the bathtub. Then I started tidying his room I folded his clean clothes and put them in his wardrobe and took his dirty clothes to the laundry room I took all the tequila bottles and put them outside. I swept and mopped the floor I then helped Seth take a bath I put shampoo on his curly black hair. 

"You should stop drinking you look like a mess" he rose his head up and looked at me he seemed embarrassed by what he did 

"Why do you have bodyguards surrounding the house?" 

"I just want you to feel safe" 

"Safe?" 

"Since we will be getting married I wanted you to come live with me" 

"I did not say yes yet" 

"Will you?" 

I took a heavy breath before answering him 

"Seth I love you, but we should not rush things its been what four months and we already getting married not now let's wait okay" 

"Okay"

he came closer to me and kissed me I could smell his shampoo as he kissed me he then got out of the bathtub and came closer to me he pressed me against his body as he carried on kissing me he took my clothes off gently and laid my naked body on the bed he kissed all the tender parts of my body since this was my first time Seth kept asking me if I'm okay he kept stopping and checked up on me. I've never felt like this before and finally we both orgasmed the final breath was let out before he made me lay my head on his chest.

Chapter 6 

Seth woke me up so I could get ready to go to school my body hurt so after having breakfast I drank some painkillers. Seth then let me take his car to go to school, the car was amazing it ran smoothly I kissed him before going to school 

I got to school and everyone in the parking looked at me they knew that the car was not mine. But I had to keep my cool and act calm then I saw my friends and they all came to me with their eyes popping out their eyelids.

"You're driving Seth's car! I mean are you guys fine now?" Amanda looked at me like I was about to die or something "Hello guys, and yes we are fine" 

"Well that's nice, and that car suits you perfectly" everyone's smiles were mischievous as if they wanted to steal the car or me or both. Anyway we went straight to our first periods and the day went on fast afterschool as I was walking to the parking lot I found Que standing next to Seth's car.

"So you and Seth are together again?" He looked furious, did I make it seem like we had something or we could have something I'm so bad at this relationship thing I can't believe I made him feel like that 

"Me and Seth have always had our misunderstandings but we always find a way back to each other" 

"Well that's nice, for you two ofcourse Amelia I love you I would do anything just to prove how much I love you I've been in and out of relationships but you're different. I want you I would never hurt you or put your life in danger like Seth does, I would treat you like a princess you deserve so much Amelia I love you, leave Seth and be with me he does not deserve you" "Que, you don't know what I deserve you don't know Seth like I do I can't just leave him and be with you I love Seth" 

"I know that he shot you, I know that his dangerous Amelia Seth is a thug, what do you want to do carry on being in a relationship with a thug? Is that what you want?" "Please just leave me alone" 

"I can't" 

"Que, move now!" 

As I was about to open the door to Seth's car Que took out a gun and pointed it to his head "No, Que put down the gun" 

"If you cant be with me then I'd rather die" 

"Que, please you're making a scene" 

Everyone was watching us even the educators came out to look and everyone was insisting on Que putting the gun away "Come with me or I'll shoot myself" 

"Fine I'll go with you just put the gun away"

Que finally put the gun back in his bag and held my hand we went straight to his car and got in, he drove for about 30minutes and stopped in front of some house he got out and helped me out the car as well. We got in the fully furnished house it looked new and it seemed like Que's house he had the keys to every room and the house was not that big it was dull and the lighting was so awful. Que grabbed me by the neck and pushed me against the wall he started breathing heavily near my neck he smelt me like a dog sniffing food, he then tried to take my pants off. 

"Stop!" 

"Shhh I'll be gentle I promise" 

I couldn't help but start crying how could Que be so strong and violent towards me it was if he wanted me to pay for all the time he wanted me and I did not. He kept breathing on my neck and it felt so uncomfortable as he tried to pull my pants down we both heard a loud noise coming from the kitchen he was about to go check before Seth came in with a gun in his hand pointing directly at Que. 

"Let her go its not worth it" 

"Make me" 

Que grabbed the gun he had in his bag and pulled me towards him as he pointed the gun on my head, it was all so traumatizing I could feel my body become numb the tears turned into being frightened was this it? Was my life over just like that? How did my life become like this. I did not even want to see what was going to happen but I just prayed that me and Seth would both go out alive.

Que pulled me closer to him now I could smell his sweat and his heartbeat race. He was scared, but why? This was really confusing me honestly. 

I closed my eyes and I just heard a gunshot and I couldn't feel Que anymore when I opened my eyes Que was on the floor Seth ran up to hold me in his arms, I just let it all out in his arms I cried so hard I could feel my eyes becoming painful.

"I shouldn't have let you leave my sight, I'm so stupid this is all my fault" "It's not" 

"I'm never leaving your sight ever again I promise" 

He kissed my forehead we sat there and waited for the ambulance and police to arrive, the paramedics told us that he would be fine he did not lose too much blood

Everything that happened was overwhelming. Que felt the sudden urge to be with me and rape me, even if he does love me I hardly believed that now. Maybe his also in the shady dealings with Seth and wanted to pay revenge of some sort and Seth's weakest point was obviously me. This was all too much for me the love I had for Seth was just toxic our relationship was toxic us being together was dangerous our love could burn a whole city down.

We went to the police station so they could take our statement. Self defense was written as we told them what happened the Police man looked very much worried he even offered us a protection order but Seth turned it down. "I'll make sure nothing happens to her this time" he said 

I wasn't worried if Seth was capable of looking after me and protecting me, I was afraid that he would and he would kill anyone to make sure of my safety, I've seen a horrible side of Seth's a dangerous beast.

I'm not sure if I'm ready to see that side of his anymore. 

After going to the police station we went to his house. He ran a hot bubble bath for me I needed that to ease my mind after I ate a little and made my way to go sleep, I felt restless a few minutes after getting in the blankets I then felt Seth arms wrap themselves around me I felt the warmth of his body against mine 

"I love you" he whispered in my ear before it went silent. 

In the morning I woke up to the coldness when I turned and looked at Seth's side it was empty. As I was about to get out of bed Seth came in with a tray full of food, 

"Just in time!, good morning beautiful" With a huge smile on his face, Seth looked more handsome than usual I think it's his wet curly hair, yes ofcourse! "Good morning"

He put the tray on the bed and sat beside me the food looked delicious and I was starving it felt like I hadn't eaten in years we both started eating as he made his bad jokes. Seth was everything but funny that's one character trait that he missed. And I was suppose to be at school but I got a day off since Seth told the Principal what happened. She was glad that I didn't get hurt again, Seth obviously doesn't want to go to school anymore he was already successful and his family too so he did not stress himself about going to school he had everything he wanted.

So I basically sat with Seth the whole day, it was nice for a change I did not have to worry about any criminals coming in and trying to abduct me again. I actually felt safe in his arms I could only think of how much he loved me and how much I loved him. Even though our relationship with far from perfect but it was worth every breath in me, I just felt so lucky to have found a person like him in my life.

After having dinner with the whole family I had to sleep early so I could go to school tomorrow. And tomorrow was going to be a long day I felt as though people knew about what happened news fly very fast at school people were probably already gossiping about me probably also debating about who was wrong, but let me not stress myself about that now I deserve peace and Seth gave me exactly that today. I'll just call it a day now. 

In the morning Seth woke me up to get ready to go to school, I had a quick breakfast after taking a bath Seth insisted on taking me to school and I couldn't say no, so he drove me to school 

"Are you okay?" Seth had his eyes locked on my face even not focusing on the road "I'm fine" 

"You don't seem fine, you could skip school today as well If you feel uneasy" 

"No, I'm fine honestly" 

"How about we go on a date after school how does that sound?" 

"That would be nice" with a little smile on my face Seth saw right through me, and honestly I did not feel fine I just didn't want him to worry about me, I needed to go to school because I did not want to fail. 

We finally got to school Seth kissed my forehead before I went to my first period. School was just draining the life left in me 

During break I hardly spoke to my friends and they obviously saw how distant I was so they didn't bug me, what a relief I really didn't want to tell them anything that was happening in my life, how my normal life turned into a disaster. I just hoped everything would go back to normal 

After school Seth fetched me and my goodness he looked so handsome he had a suit on. 

"So how was school?" 

"Just okay" 

"Come on babe, I'm trying here you're blocking me from knowing how you actually feel" "Fine it was draining it was like I was there but not there, do you get me? Like I was forced to go there everything was dull" 

"I saw you in the morning, but I didn't want to bug you. You shouldn't go to school until you feel better I know everything is overwhelming you, just take it one day at a time at school they will totally understand" 

I felt at ease after he said that to me, but I didn't want to tell him worries too much he would even get me bodyguards just so I can feel safe, and I did not want that kind of attention at school. Anyway so Seth drove up to some boutique shop it looked very much expensive, so he held my hand as we went in the shop, there were beautiful dresses in display. As we went in two woman came up to me and him they looked like model their hair blonde eyes bright blue, they were both dressed in tight short dresses. 

"Sir, right on time" they both kissed Seth on his cheeks, I don't know if I should be jealous or not their accents were both a little off as though they were not from this country 

"Ladies this is my girlfriend Amelia, baby this is Garcia and Letty" 

Before I could even greet them they both kissed my cheeks 

"How can a beautiful lady like you love such an ugly man" they all laughed after 

"I'm playing, Seth is a good looking man only if he was older, now please come this side" They walked up to some room, in it there was a dressing table and there were dresses everywhere. I had to sit near the dressing table

"Now Amelia we are going to do your hair and makeup and look for a dress that will look gorgeous on you" 

Seth must be serious about this date, so I sat there as they were doing my hair and makeup after they had me fit some beautiful Armani dress it had an opening at the back it was silver and it was tight and long I also wore some silver high heels they looked so cute! After I went out finding Seth sitting on some couch drinking whiskey. As soon as he saw me he stood up and came closer to me "You look breathtaking" 

"Thank you" 

We both thanked Garcia and Letty before we left. This date must be serious because he had me dress up for this 

"We're going to a party well not actually a party a ball, it's my mother's birthday today" 

"And you didn't tell me! I don't even have a present how rude of you" 

" well we got plenty so you don't have to worry" 

"I would have wanted to handpick one, by myself" 

"You can still if you want to" 

"I could get her a puppy" 

"That's actually a great idea, we once had a dog but it died and my mother was so heartbroken after that incident she wasn't in a good headspace for getting a puppy, but now it's been a while she'll be happy"

So before we went to Seth's home we stopped by a pet store and got his mother the most cutest labrador we even got her a cute little dress and a ribbon she was the most cutest thing ever! After the quick shopping we went straight to his home. And we were of course late the ball had already began we found people sitting around huge round tables and the main woman of the event on the most gorgeous stage on a christal chair. She looked so amazing it was glittery everywhere, some guards made their way through to take us to our seats. We sat with Seth's father and sister

His mother then made a toast to many more glamorous years of wealth and happiness. Then after we had meals, drank champagne and they helped her open her presents, rich people just spend their money buying luxurious gifts like expensive sports cars, clothes, jewelry, furniture those kind of things. So she had the most amazing gifts, they eventually got to my gift a whole cute puppy, a bright smile came upon her face.

"I've always wanted a puppy, and this one is so cute thank you Amelia" "It's my pleasure"

The ball was actually nice besides the fact that I was surrounded by snobs and uptight people. I was glad that I was with Seth his like the only normal rich person who wouldn't rub it in your face every now and then, so after dancing and as soon as people started to leave Seth and I also left to go to his bedroom my shoes were killing me. As soon as we got to his bedroom he pushed me against the wall and started kissing me

"I've been waiting for this ever since you put on that tight dress, I wanted to rip it off of you" "Then why don't you"

Seth then grabbed the dress and started ripping it off and he was done within a minute he carefully placed me on his bed and kissed me from head to toe carefully brushing me.

Everything else became a blur but that night was amazing.

In the morning we both took a bath had breakfast and sat outside near the swimming pool I laid my head on his chest.

"Babe, have you ever thought of contraceptives?" 

"You mean preventing?" 

"Yes I mean we're basically both still young why don't we give it a try because I don't think that we'd want a child now it's still soon and we have a lot at risk you're still at school and everything" 

"We can give it a try"

Seth then read some of his poetry for me. The whole day went well I was just drained I wish me and Seth could just do what we wanted to do but unfortunately we can't we're underage and both not ready for some things, like parenthood they usually say your first born Is never planned it just randomly happens. A blessing a true blessing but for now I dont want unnecessary surprises not now I still need to get a publisher I still need to matriculate next year make my parents happy and my grandmother, so right now I'm not ready at all

Chapter 7

We were reaching the last month of school. And my birthday was also coming up, I moved back to my grandmother's place I cant stay locked up forever in Seth's home 

Que was already out of the hospital. And Seth just wanted to make sure that I would be safe, theres no telling what that boy would want to do to me but I still see him at school so for now I'm safe I hope.

Seth has been very busy lately I hardly see him, business I guess. But he makes sure that I get a call and McDonald's everyday his bodyguard brings me lunch at school it's cute honestly. My friends are still good at asking a million questions about me and Seth. But our relationship is amazing it's not perfect but its just amazing. I basically drag myself to school every single day it's not interested anymore plus since we are about to write our exams I dont feel like going to school.

I still have to study my ass out so I can pass and do my matric next year. I just want to finish school so I can do whatever I want to do. That includes going out on dates or occasionally staying with Seth we haven't really spoken about the whole staying together thing. Since I saw a man dead on the floor of that beautiful house that's in the forest I never wanted to go back there.

But that house is amazing I should recommend it again but for now I just need to focus on myself 

I just wish we could do things differently at times his trying to protect against his business he just doesn't want me to get involved 

I just think that his unfair sometimes but I love him anyway. My day was just okay I was hoping to see Seth today but I got a text from him saying he will see me over the weekend

After school me and my friends decided to go out to watch a movie at some Cinema so went to watch some horror movie everything was going well until we heard gunshots and some men dressed in black and face Masks raiding the place each 5 men and the emergency exit and entrance they started shooting and telling us to go down on our knees

They went around taking our phones and jewelry I was about to call Seth but I couldn't. One man saw me and hit me with a gun on my forehead everything went blank 

When I woke up my forehead was bleeding and so was my nose there was blood everywhere

"Amanda!" I started searching the dead place for my friends 

There were bodies all over the place 

The men had already left 

As I was still searching for my friends other men came in I couldn't notice who they were instead I heard a voice it sounded so familiar but everything after that was a blur

I woke up to beeping sounds and a heart beat, I searched around finding myself hooked up to drip pipes and oxygen 

After a minute Seth walked in he looked mad I don't know why but he was 

"Amelia I almost lost you again I'm so sorry I'll fix this I promise" 

"Fix what, what happened?" 

"I'll get revenge for your friends" 

"My friends" 

And then it hit me I was walking over dead bodies but why would they kill everyone and leave me? Are they dead what happened to them who were those men

A million questions hit me 

I couldn't believe what happened 

"Where are my friends Seth?" 

"I'm so sorry Amelia, those men are my business associates I owe them In a way so they killed everyone else and left you as a warning I'll fix everything I swear 

My knees became numb 

I couldn't feel my body I couldn't utter a word

My eyes immediately closed all I could hear was Seth trying to get me to wake up before I went into shock 

When I woke up there was Seth's mother sitting on the couch next to my bed and my grandmother along with Seth's sister 

They all stood up when they saw my eyes open

They hardly said anything but just looked at me amazed. The doctor came in to do some check ups asked me a couple of questions and told me that I should take it easy I went into shock 

I just cant believe everything that's happening to me now every single thing is falling apart 

I tried thinking of everything when visiting hours were alone and I was alone

Seth had 2 of his best bodyguards standing at the door of my ward 

So I could feel safe and for obvious reasons as well my life was so complicated I tried everything I could in my power to stay out of Seth's business but I guess they're just following me around there's no place to hide they'll always find me they lurk around the corners of every street every building watching my every move 

This is how my life will be from now on being watched like a toddler every single day

After a few days I spent at the hospital they discharged me I spent a few days at home without going to school I had a tough time thinking that they'll be flowers and pictures of my friends near their lockers with candles lit all around there I wouldn't be able to just pass them without crying they didn't deserve to die for Seth's shady dealings. I fully blame him for everything that happened I still cant figure out what Seth did to make those men so angry it was unbelievable honestly 

After a few days I had to attend their funerals it was all In one day their boxes laid in one straight line 

I had to give a speech but I was too weak so I gave my speech to one of the kids from school I wrote it down

"This letter is from Amelia their friend, I loved you all so much each one of you had their own crazy personality I loved each one individually 

There were times you all would ask me so many questions I would legit go crazy then there were times where you all comforted me you all brought joy into my life made sure I was happy before any of you, I'm grateful I got to spend the remaining hours of your lives with you all I'm grateful for the little things 

The hugs the reassurance the craziness I'm grateful for the tears for the pain and hurt I will always miss you all until we meet again my dear friends yours with love Amelia"

I saw my friends parents break down after the speech 

After the funeral people came to give me hugs and told me to be strong, there's an investigation to find the murderers of everyone that was at the cinema

People already heard what happened so they figured that the men thought I was dead after hitting me with a gun so I'm basically lucky

Chapter 8

After everything that happened to me I was at a state where I was lost do I even deserve to be happy 

It was all too much for me honestly I had depression, anxiety I felt weak all the time like I had no purpose in life they should have killed me as well there is no point in staying alive if all I could feel was pain 

After a few days after the funeral I had to go back to school I didn't want to sit with anyone people kept coming but I did not even bother talking to them so they left it was almost end of the year and schools were closing soon 

I'm just so tired that I want everything to stop school the pain everything 

My gran tried motivating me about everything but nothing worked I just wanted to stay home and not go out anymore stay locked up 

After a few days schools were closing it was already end of the year, it was nothing amazing I was just grateful that I can sit at home. After school I went back home and I found Seth standing near his car with flowers in his hand 

"Amelia, I missed you" 

"I missed you too" 

He gave me a warm smile before he embraced me 

He gave me the flowers and kissed my forehead 

He also gave me a note 

There was something about him that was offish he looked sad but he tried to contain all of that 

"I love you so much don't forget that as I was about to answer he climbed in his car and drove off weird right? 

I went in the house to read the note and I found flowers on the floor on the bed they were everywhere 

How did he even come in my grandmother for sure I sat on the bed and opened the letter it was long 

"Amelia I love you so much but the closer we get the more dangerous things are for you, I'm so sorry I know you blame about everything that happened and I don't blame you I would too I got you kidnapped shot and almost killed I love you but I can't risk putting your life in danger I love you so much but I cant be with you I'm moving 

I hope you'll find someone who loves you and who will look after you who wont put your life at risk I love you I have to go love Seth"

This was it he left me and there was nothing I could do about it 

A few days later** 

I went to go check his family but the house was demolished I guess everyone moved tried calling him but it never went through 

I thought it would be forever but I guess it wasn't meant to be 

And I have to get ready for my last year at school but I had to try and forget about Seth my life has been so chaotic I'm trying to better myself first Maybe he will come back or maybe I'll find someone else 

I just wish that wherever he is we'll find a way back to each other again I've been writing more, it's peaceful but I miss him

      ****To be continued* 

          By Michell Pieters