Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets
Chapter Ninety-Four- Seeking Protection

Amanda'S POV

My heart lurched in my throat as I read the text. Dear Amanda... it was only one person that called me that and that was in the past. He was the my past. How did he get my contact? Oh, no! I'm in trouble. He was back. No wonder I had that dream.

What should I do now? I cannot let him meet me at all. Panic crept into my chest and I began to breathe out heavily. Gosh, my hands were starting to tremble.

Dear Amanda. Dear Amanda.

Who knows? What if he... what if he...? I needed to tell Nathaniel.

I checked the girls group chat and saw that Tania wants us to meet at the usual bar we go together. Maybe that was what I needed. From finding out the truth about Nathaniel's being dad and the fact that my past has finally caught up with me. I needed an outlet.

I quickly got into a simple gown, applied little make up and got into my casual heels. I didn't want attention tonight but I had to appear nice in case anything happened.

As I reached the living room, I saw Grayson talking to one of the maids. He turned around when he sighted me, his eyes running over my body in a strange perusal. Why has everything around become strange? "Are you heading somewhere?" His question threw me off guard but I quickly caught myself.

"Hmm, yes. I am." I told him. Well, it was obvious that I was. I definitely won't be wearing in the house, would I?

"Okay. Is it okay if I drop you off? Well, you don't have to accept but-"

"Yes, I will." I cut him off. I could use a little bit of his protection right now.

He pursed his lips into a thin line, noticing how fidgety I was. Usually, I would refuse it but tonight just came with a different urge to be protected.

I followed him out to the car and he asked where I was going to. I told him the bar and was expecting a reaction from him but nothing came. It was just like he didn't care. I chastised myself. Why should he care?

He was Grayson, Nathaniel's Beta. I knew him to be all cold and aloof.

"Tell me. Since when did Nathaniel find out that he has kids? Are those kids really his? Did he do some sort of DNA test to find out if they were his kids?" I couldn't help myself so I asked.

He barely glanced my way as he parked the car. Turning his head to me, a clear look etched on his face. "I feel like you should worry more about yourself than Nathaniel. We are there already. You can step out." He dismissed me without answering my question. My eyes narrowed on him.

I should worry about myself? Did he know that- wait, wait, that was impossible, right? Grayson cannot be...?

Closing my parted mouth, I stepped out of the car and watched him drive away. Could Grayson be the one?

The cold air hit my bare shoulders and I shivered. Walking toward the entrance, I made my way inside and went to the counter. I needed something that would heat up my belly.

"A shot," I ordered, not bothering to look at the barman. It was pushed toward me and I downed it in a few minutes.

I checked my phone to see if they had arrived already and Tania's voice confirmed from behind me. I glanced behind me, feeling the aftermath of the burn in my throat.

They seemed surprise when they saw me. I didn't blame them. I haven't been responding to messages on the group because of my busy schedule.

"See who is here? Our high class super model!" Tania shrieked, rushing to me to engulf in a hug. I pushed her back, not a fan of hugs at all. I barely glanced at Miranda as I looked behind her. Natalia was not in sight. She didn't come?

"If you want to ask about Natalia, don't bother. She called in sick at the last minute but we are glad that you could come." Tania said, taking her seat beside me while Miranda went to order for wine.

I slowly nodded my head. She didn't want to face me. After she tried to steal my spot at the show, what was she thinking? That I would want to be friends with her? Never!"

"It has been a long time since we sat and drank in a bar like this, you know?" Tania sighed.

Miranda shook her head. "Well, some people have gotten busy with life that they can no longer attend such meetings."

Tania directed an apologetic look at me, shaking her head that I should not retort. I was not planning to anyway. She always looked for ways to rile me up but now... I was not bothered by what she said. I had other things to be bothered about. Like him.

"You know what I think?" Tania asked, taking a quick sip from the wine Miranda had passed to her. "I think you all need to sort out your differences, yeah?" "Differences?" I scoffed.

"She was the one who tried to steal my spot at the show!"

Miranda rolled her eyes. "And so? What if she did? You closed the ceremony and not just that, you were the still the highlight of the ceremony after all." She said.

It was my turn to roll my eyes. "That still wouldn't change anything. Anyway, did she tell how she was able to bag a contract with Bille Gates?" I asked them.

They both looked at me. "She didn't. We were as shocked as you were when you saw her. She didn't tell us anything." Tania shrugged.

That was strange. Natalia was the type to always throw her success in our faces whenever she bagged new deals. If she didn't do it this time, there must have been a special reason. "See, don't let us talk about something as depressing as this. Let us be wild tonight. I haven't craved freedom the way I do tonight." Tania rose to her feet and went to the dance floor. Miranda shifted toward me, keeping her eyes on Tania as she said. "You are the reason Natalia does not want to hang out tonight."

"No, she is the reason." I countered.

I definiteky won't be taking the blame for another person's mistakes.

"Your relationship," She faced me this time. "You know she loved Martins and yet, you went on to date him. What else can be considered betrayal if not that?" She asked.

I looked away. I did it for her sake. That thought... Made my hand tremble. I was not kind. I definitely was far from be kind.

"I liked him first." Was all I said. Lies. I never like Martins but do I now?

She scoffed. "If you say so."

None of us spoke again. Tania came to me with a grin. I shook my head, knowing what she was trying to get me to do. I struggled against her but the lady had a strong bone. She dragged me to the dance floor, urging me to dance. I didn't want to know but the thought that I could use a little of this to blow off some steam struck me.

"Yeah!" I heard Tania's satisfied shriek. I whined my waist to the beats. Memories of when I used to be carefree flashed through my vision and I shook my head. Not now. Why were these memories returning now?

Tania joined our hands and we began to move to the beats. From afar, people would view us as carefree teenagers or best friends. We were far from that. I was never their best friends. Their click just helped me. Yes, that was how heartless I could be.

I was with people for gain. For what they could offer me. Nothing else. I didn't like them and definitely wouldn't choose them.

Something stuck to my arm and I quickly let go of Tania, wincing as I tore the paper from my arm. I blinked, staring at the paper and looking around to see the person that had done it. No one was in sight. Miranda was busy talking to the bar man who was perhaps flirting with her.

I read what was written on the paper.

Dear Amanda,

I see you. I want you.

My heart skipped a beat and suddenly, I was the only one at the center. Everything around me blurry as the only thing I could hear was the beating of my heart in my ear drums.

He was here. He came. He... he is going to hurt.

I looked around frantically, nothing made sense. I couldn't see anyone. Spiteful laughters and forced shrieks echoed around me. I was back to the room. That underground room where sin was the other of the day. "You, I will make you pay!" The man in black clothes yelled at me. "Amanda!"

I flinched back to reality as Tania's voice pulled me. I looked at her wide eyes.

"Are you okay?" She asked, watching me with scrutiny.

I blinked. "Yes, yes. I am. What happened?"

"The music stopped." She informed me.

Oh.

I pulled away from her. "I need to use the toilet." I told her, excusing myself. I walked to the toilet, breathing heavily. I slammed the door shut as I entered, staring at my reflection in the mirror.

I let out a scream. Gosh, I was going crazy. I wanted to pull my hair out in frustration. He should stop doing this to me. I was starting to lose my mind and if this was what he wanted, he should let me go.

I opened the tap, trying to regulate my breathing. Something landed with a thud behind me and I jerked around, my heart in my throat.

"Anyone there?" I yelled out. There was no response. Gosh, my blood pressure was rising at this point.

"Anyone there?" I called out again, bringing out the laser I had taken with me slowly. I opened the door and was about to stick it to the person when I saw the loads of tissue on the floor. Just tissues?

I was about to relax when a figure flashed me and palmed my mouth. I let out a muffled scream and quickly used my laser. He must not have been expecting me because he instantly let go of me and I ran for the door. "Shit," I heard him cuss. I fumbled with the door realizing that it was locked from the outside.

Oh no!

The man recovered, wincing as he charged for me again. I let out a cry as I stretched out my only means of defense. He snatched the laser from my hand and I gasped, hearing the thud.

I could not see his face. His eyes...

"What do you want from me?" I demanded, breathlessly.

"Do you think you can run away from me?" He hissed.

I recognized that voice. It was him. My past.

Just as he was about to say something, several knocks rapped on the door and he cursed before sending one last glance at me.

"I will be back and at that time, there will be no one to save you from me, Amanda." With that, he disappeared.

I stood there in shock, the door opened and my vision turned blurry. The last thing I saw was Tania rushing toward me and I hit my head against the hard tile.