AMELIA'S P.O.V

I was sitting in the backseat with anger written all over my face. And the reason was sitting beside me.

I snapped my head towards him and shot a glare while he returned it with a smirk. Oh how much I want to wipe that stupid smirk off his face.

"Perverted cow." I muttered under my breath.

I looked into the rearview mirror and saw another car following us. Layla and Isaac were in it.

The biggest surprise for me was that Bianca and Isaac were together. Bianca told me that he was also there when we went to the club. Although, she hadn't called him but being the possessive boyfriend he came to 'protect' her.

I just wonder when I will find my protector.

I fidgeted with the hem of my tank and noticed the bruises on my wrists. Oh how could I forget to conceal them?! I quickly dug into my bag and took my concealer out.

I began concealing the bruises and in a few minutes my skin was clear as the day I was born. I could feel his gaze on me the whole time. I threw the concealer back in to my bag.

Then I suddenly remember Dwayne telling me that Alarick took me to his house. He must know what happened in the club.

"Um..." I started which brought his attention towards me, "What happened last night?"

His eyes harden a bit.

"I don't know." He dismissed me.

"I know that you know." I said in duh tone.

His head snapped back to me.

"You want to hear? Okay. You were drunk and got almost raped by a random guy at the club. I got you rid of that bastard and brought you back home. You didn't have any key so I took you to my house. That's it."

I was stunned. All the memories came back rushing.

Jackson.

My helplessness.

Everything.

I remembered everything.

My sight became blurry but I held the tears back. I can't cry in front of him.

"I-I.." My throat was constricting, "T-Thank you."

"Don't be. Because I didn't do it for you." He wasn't looking at me.

"Then for what?"

"I didn't want my club to get a charge of rape. My club could've got closed if I had let that incident happen."

I was looking at him bewildered.

How can someone be so cruel?!

His words stabbed in my heart. I kept staring at him. I don't care if I looked like a psycho. I just want to find a glimpse of lie in his eyes. Just a glimpse.

"Can you say that again?" I asked him.

He furrowed his brows and his lips went into a thin line. I chuckled.

"You are a very bad liar." I said before looking out of the window.

"I am not lying."

I smiled and continued looking out.

He is a really bad liar.

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I was in the waiting area with Isaac while Alarick and Layla weren't anywhere in my sight.

"How much time?" I asked Isaac.

"I think it's time. Let's go." He said and walked into a particular direction while I just followed him like a lost puppy.

Passing through all the stages of security, we were able to get into Knight's private jet. It's interior was amazing. The nude carpet was mocking at me. I just halted in my steps and looked under my feet to see any dirt. Oh no. I am going to ruin this luxurious carpet.

The plane insides were made of rich wood and seats looked really comfortable.

"This way." The air hostess said and we followed her. As I walked I saw Alarick sitting in the far end with Layla sitting in the opposite seat. His eyes found mine and I averted my gaze. The air hostess guided us to seats beside Alarick separated by the narrow alley. I sat in one seat and Isaac sat opposite to me.

I looked at Layla and smiled but she averted her eyes.

Layla has changed too much. She doesn't talk to me anymore. She hasn't changed only mentally but physically too. She wears much skimpier dresses and heavy makeup. Even now she is wearing this short emerald dress with extremely plunging neckline. Her brown hair are tied into a neat ponytail and her face is caked in makeup.

I just scrunched up my nose and made myself comfortable in the chair.

"Fasten your seatbelts. The plane will take off in twenty minutes."

The plane was going to take off so I straightened.

No I am not afraid of flying in plane. And no I am not going to panic so Alarick would come saving me. Argh I don't know why I imagine scenes like this. But then I noticed Layla's expression. Fear was written all over her face.

Correction: Fake fear was written all over her face.

"Are you alright?" I heard Alarick asking him with his voice laced with concern.

Oh my innocent baby! You are being tricked by the fox.

I giggled at my own thoughts.

"No. I am not." She said still making a horrible expression.

Alarick placed his hand over hers. I groaned loudly bringing all attention towards me.

I ignored them and dug into my bag for my sleeping pills. Yeah I kept them in case I will not be able to sleep in a new place.

I walked over to Layla and opening the bottle I handed her a pill.

"Take it. You'll sleep in a few seconds." I said and walked back to my seat.

Layla hesitated but realized that she was trapped in her own trick. She glared at me and grabbing glass of water she downed the pill.

I glanced at Isaac and he was looking at me amused. He shook his head and said,

"You saved us."

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Today's question

Why's Layla acting like a bitch?

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Hey I just realised that I still haven't ranted about my other books. So yes I am gonna do it now. Okay read my other books too!

(Not in a mood of rants.)

See ya!