Chapter 4

Olivia P.O.V

"I hate him" I muttered as I entered in my room and closing the door behind me. "What does he think of himself" I cried frustrated and sat on the bed. You were probably thinking that why the hell am I so angry right now. I will tell you why.

"Just start it already" he said annoyed. I rolled my eyes at his behavior but started the car. After driving for a while, I heard my stomach growling. I looked at him to see if he heard that . He was smirking while looking at me. He definitely heard that. I smiled sheepishly. I haven't eaten anything after break fast. I am hungry. "Can we stop somewhere to eat?" I asked him while driving into the town. "There is cafe at the right corner, Stop there" he said looking outside the window. I stopped at the cafe and parked the car. "Are you coming" I said as I exit the car and looked at him through the window. "Of course, do you think I will sit here while you eat" he said annoyed. 

Whats his problem! I was just being polite to him. 

Bell chimed as we entered in the cafe. It's interior looked comfortable and there were not many people around. Good. "What do you want to eat?" I said as I looked at the line which was not very long. He just ignored me and went to sit on the table at the corner. I huffed, he doesn't have to treat me like that. I went towards the counter. There was only two people before me in the line waiting for their order. After their order, it was my turn. 

"So what do you want on this fine day, beautiful lady" the boy behind the counter who looked to be in his teens asked me smiling. 

I blushed a little from the compliment. "Just cheese burger and a coke please" I said while giving him the money. "Sure" he said and gave back change to me. I looked towards Colton to see him already looking at me but when I looked at him, he moved his gaze outside the window. "There you go" my ordered got placed before me. I smiled and thanked him. I made my way to the seat where Colton was sitting and sat on the chair opposite of him. When he heard the scraping of chair, he looked towards me but turned his gaze back to the window again. 

Well. 

"Do you want anything" I said offering him my food. He tore his gaze away from the window and looked at  me and then around the cafe like he is checking something. "Don't talk to me, I don't want to associate with you in public" he snapped at me. My mouth dropped open at his rudeness. I was just  asking him for food not that I said to him to make me his girlfriend. I looked around me. People were looking in our direction definitely seeing all of this. I felt hurt and embarrassed. I got up from my chair discarding my food and ran towards the door to stay away from that jerk. 

How the hell can he say that!

If he don't like me that doesn't mean he can embarrass me in front of everyone. I  exit the cafe and went towards the car, opening the car door I entered in the car . I took deep breaths to control the anger and embarrassment I was feeling right now. I put the key in the ignition and drive away from there leaving him in the cafe alone.

I don't care how will he come back home. I am fed up with him now. All I was sweet to him from the beginning and all he was jerk to me. I lied down on my bed face first for a while. Just then my phone started ringing, I saw the caller id.

"Hello" I said answering the call. 

"How are you Liv" Josh enthusiastic voice came from the other end. "Just peachy" I said still feeling frustrated. "What happened?" he asked concerned, all enthusiasm gone from his voice. Shit. I shouldn't worry him. "Josh, I am fine, it just I am tired with all the roaming around" I said tiredly. "Okay" he said dragging the word 'Okay'. I rolled my eyes, I know he didn't believed me but he let it go. 

"So how's California baby" he said in cheerful tone.

"Its great" I replied half lying.

This place is great but people here are specifically that blue eyed boy are not so much. "Well enough about me, how are you liking the London so far" I asked him changing the topic about me. If we will talk about me for a while I know I will tell him everything but I don't want to worry him just for the puny things. He has his own life as well. "Every thing is wonderful here, People here are so friendly" he started telling me about his college and I heard it all with patience. At least one of us is happy right now. After talking to him for a while I hung up feeling little better now. I thought of taking a bath because I felt tired. I got comfortable clothes from my closet, put them on the bed and went to take a bath. Cool water relaxed my muscles a little, I wrapped the towel around me and opened my bathroom door when a screamed escaped from my lips. 

Colton was lying on my bed carefree. I clutched the towel closer to my body. When he heard the door opening or should I say my scream, he turned towards me and smirked in my direction when he saw me half naked. 

Doesn't he has any decency. 

"What are you doing here?" I snapped at him feeling anger rising again. "Well, this is my house I can go anywhere as I please" he said still looking me from head to toe. I felt uncomfortable under his gaze. "Well, not this room, for the time being, this room belonged to me" I said furious, he think that he can walk anywhere he want. He pondered over the thought then hummed and closed his eyes. I groaned, I quickly got my clothes from the bed and entered in the bathroom again locking the door. 

I don't trust this guy. 

After changing in my clothes. I went to my room and saw him sleeping. He looked peaceful when he was sleeping, just like a baby. I let him there in my room and went downstairs to eat something because I haven't eaten anything after break fast. Thanks to that douche. I entered in the kitchen. Martha was nowhere to be found. I saw a note on the counter saying Martha went for the grocery shopping. I sighed, I don't know how to cook. I raided the fridge and saw frozen pizza there. Great. I quickly heated the pizza in the microwave and put it in the plate. I made my way to the living room with my pizza and coke. I took seat on the coach and started the T.V for a bit. I enjoyed the little bit time till I finished my food when I felt his presence beside me. I turned around and saw him leaning on the wall staring at me. "What!" I snapped feeling uncomfortable. He just shook his head and start walking towards me. I turn my head and started watching T.V to distract myself from his presence. He sat beside me "You know, it was very rude of you to left me at that cafe alone" he said observing me. I ignored him pretending to be interesting in the advertisement showing on the T.V. He watched me for awhile when he knew I wasn't going to answer him. He sighed and suddenly flipped me over on the couch and pinned me down under him restraining my arms with his hands. "I said it was very rude of you to left me there" he said harshly staring at me in the eyes. My eyes were wide open from the shock and the position we were in. 

"Just let me go" I said thrashing to get out. But he didn't, he kept the firm grip on me. "And I don't like to be ignored" he said. I gulped feeling weird, he was staring at me in seriousness. Then I remembered that he insulted me in front of every one. I pushed him with full force. "Stay away from me" I said and stood up from the couch. "And you insulted me, did you think that I will worship you after that, Go to hell" I half yelled and ran upstairs to my room and closed the door behind me. Why can't he leave me alone. I went to the balcony to get some fresh air. The scene in front of me was mesmerizing. There was full view of forest from this side. I sighed feeling relaxed. I closed my eyes feeling the soft breeze caring my face. Suddenly I heard some rustling from the forest. I opened my eyes to look from where the sound is coming from. I saw some one behind the tree. 

What!

I tried to look closely but couldn't identify but that person peeked again from the tree. I gasped seeing his face and quickly went inside my room closing the balcony. "Not again" I muttered to myself sitting on my bed. That boy I saw in the forest is dead. I can tell from one look at him. His eyes was fully white while his clothes were matted with blood and dirt. He looked to be in his teens may be thirteen or fourteen. What should I do, help him or ignore him. I can't just ignore him. Maybe he need my help. But I came here to stay away from that life. I groaned in frustration. "Do hell with it" I said and opened my door walking downstairs. Colton was nowhere to be seen. That's Good. I walked towards the front door and went outside of the mansion taking the back gate to get in the forest. 

Forest looked ire silent, gone was the peaceful environment. I slowly walked to the area where I saw the boy last. But he was not there. I frowned, I am not going in deep. There maybe some wild animals in there waiting for their meal and I definitely don't want to be a meal. I turned around to walk back when I heard sobbing sound coming from the forest. I looked at my room- warm bed, security. Then I looked at the forest- dangerous, scary. 

What should I choose?

Any normal person would have choose the room. But as you know I am not normal. I turned around and started following the sound of crying. It was coming from right side. I just prayed that no animal will came out to play. I walked for a while then I saw the boy sitting on the grass, knee bending to his chest, head down sobbing there. I silently walked towards him and sat in front of him. I know that he is a ghost but I have to help him. "Why are you crying?" I said in soothing voice. He snapped his head towards me and stared at me in surprise. His white eyes were creepy but I remained calm. "You can see me" he questioned looking at me in awe. I nodded my head smiling at him. "Help me" he cried and hugging me from the waist. I was startled by the sudden gesture but patted his head to calm him "I will help you, just calm down" I said. He sobbed, holding me for a bit. Then he calmed down and i sat him on the grass . "Now tell me, What happened?" I said in normal voice not to scare him. 

Well it should be other way around.

"I don't know, one moment I was with my friends and then next I am in this dark forest" he said in confused tone. I furrowed my brows in confusion, he doesn't remember how he died. "So you don't remember anything after that" I asked him, just to be sure. Maybe he remembered bits and pieces. He just shook his head. "Okay" I said, now what will I do, how I am gonna help him. "Umm" I thought, I can't leave him here even if he is a ghost. I stood up from my seat and dusted myself. He looked at me in alarm. "Are you leaving me" he said frantic. I put my hand in front of him for him to take. "No, you are coming with me" I said gesturing towards my hand. He stared at it but grabbed it in the end and stood up. "Where?" he asked in confused tone. "My home" I smiled at him in reassurance.

All the way he was looking behind. When I asked him about it, he just shook his head in confusion. Poor Kid. I entered in the Mansion, he was behind me. He looked mesmerized with the interior just like me. "You live here" he asked me in awe. "Yeah" I answered him as we started walking towards the staircase. "Where were you?" a familiar voice asked. When I looked, he was standing on the stairs looking at me. Then he looked behind me. I thought he saw the boy, but I sighed in relief when his eyes came back to me again. He can't see the boy, right. "I don't have to tell you everything" I huffed and walked past him. This time he didn't say anything. When I realize that the boy  didn't follow. I looked behind and saw him staring at Colton like he was figuring something out. Colton was looking in front unknown to this. When the boy looked at me again I gestured him to follow me. He started walking in my direction and we both went to my room. I closed the door behind me so that Colton won't bargained without permission. 

"Sit here" I said as i made him sit on the bed. 

"First, tell me your name" I said kneeling in front of him. "Adam" he replied almost instantly. Okay. That's a plus. He remembered his name. "And I am Olivia" I introduced myself.  

Next step. 

"Where did you live Adam?" I asked him in the same calming voice. I don't want to scare him. He looked to be in thoughts for a second. "I live in Addison street, house number 532" he answered my question. That street is nearby my college. Maybe I can go there and ask his family about him. But what will I tell them huh? He doesn't even remember half of things. "Can you take me home, I want to see my Mom" he said in small voice, his lips started quivering. I sighed, getting up from my knees and sat beside him looking at him. "Adam, I promised, you will meet your family, but for now, just relax" I said putting my hand on his shoulder. "Thank you" he sniffed. I made him lie down on the bed and relaxed for a bit. I will question him later. He is not in the condition right now. I pulled my laptop from the table beside my bed and logged into it. I opened the internet tab and quickly typed his home address. If he is dead, maybe there is something on the news about him. There were many articles. I opened one article which appeared in front. His photo was on the front page. He was smiling in the photo. 

The article state that Adam Carter age 13 years old is being missing for almost two months. He went to school one day but never came back. Police also investigated school authorities and his friends but they haven't got any clue regarding it. They can't even confirm if he is kidnapped or dead because there is no ransom call till now. That article was from last month. He is being dead for almost three months now. I also clicked on some other articles. There was one where her Mom was crying begging to find her son. One article was the interview from some of the school kids who said that Adam was fun loving boy. I closed the laptop after that. No one has a clue that Adam is dead. How can that happen? a boy died and no one find out about it. I have to figure it out.