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Chapter 13 - NIGHTMARES

The door bell rang and Amanda rushed towards it to see who it was. She had trouble reaching the handle as it was too high up. With more effort while standing on the tips of her toes when finally made it.

Two people stood outside but Amanda was unable to see their faces which were concealed by shadows. They were dressed in dark suits and it was clear that one was a female while the other a male. The woman stretched out her hand and in it was a blank piece of paper. Amanda had no idea what it was for, she looked from the paper to the woman and back again but still couldnt understand what it was for.

"Good afternoon we are here to tell you that your property is now in our hands, by staying any longer you will be trespassing and therefore will be liable to face full charges of the crime."

The woman spoke first and even though her expression could not be seen because of the darkness covering her face the tone of her voice told of the wide smile that she had on as she spoke.

" Yes that is true," The man who stood only two feet behind her said, " Here are the documents to prove it."

Both their voices sounded as though they were echoing from the wall around. Amanda grabbed the paper and with an angry voice answered them back.

"What do you mean by trespassing? This is our land fare and square, and what the hell this is just a plan pice of paper!"

The woman spoke again,

" I see we will have to do this the hard way then-"

Amanda was becoming very impatient with these people and took a step. back inside in order to close the door in their faces. no better way to get rid of unwanted visitors.

"Well sorry to burst your bubble but your all very wrong-" Amanda had closed the door half way through when a hand stoped her making it hard for her to slam it shut.

" Your being very difficult young girl," This time both the man and woman spoke at the same time their voices sounding angry and then morphing into what sounded like the screams of women and children at the same time. The sound made Amanda shrink back in fear and for the first time she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror, she was a little girl of not more than five years of age.

' I guess that explains the door.' She thought to herself.

The figures of the two strangers at the door began to twist into creatures with sharp teeth and awfully long Claws and hind legs.

" I don't think we made ourselves clear," Now their words sounded slurred and a long tongue showed, " You're not welcome here anymore!" Their large teeth snapped at her and she screamed unable to do anything else but cover her eyes.

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Amanda shot up in her bed breathing fast and unevenly, her entire body was covered in sweat and her hair was stuck to her face, all damp.

It was all just a bad dream,she knew that but she couldn't help but check herself for scars or any form of injury. When it was clear that she wasnt hurt she placed her hand on her chest to calm her beating heart.

" Haha," She laughed without humour, "not welcome anymore huh? That should have been my line."

Looking at her bedside watch Amanda saw that it wasn't even five thirty yet. She dropped her legs off to one side of her bed and headed for the bathroom. At first she was afraid to turn on the lights because then she'd be forced to look in the mirror, she knew it was stupid but what if she were still a little girl, defenseless and afraid?

After her moment of hesitation was over she flicked on the light and her adult reflection looked back at her. Amanda headed for the shower taking her night clothes off and dumping them in the laundry basket next to the sink. Her bare feet feeling the cold of the tiles underneath her before she stepped under a hot shower. It burned at first but then her muscles which were glued tight began to relax and her body felt at ease.

" It was just a dream," she reminded herself out loud," a very bad dream. They cant touch you now."

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"I don't get why you want to buy property in this part of the city. Its not like you to do such a thing."

Amy stood leaning against her car and watching as Jason walked towards her after he had finished speaking to a very old woman who though was kind made it very clear to her that she didn't like her much. For example unlike most of the people who greater her and Jason as a couple at first site this old lady clearly remarked that she hoped Amy wasn't anyone special to Jason. Amy would have been okay with just the remark but it was Jason's response that .ade her want to hit something, anything at all to ease the heat that rose inside her.

" Oh no, no one special at all." He had replied with a smile on his face and a tilt of his head.

' That little-' Amy had to cut her thoughts short when the woman spoke next.

"That's good, she's too... oh dear I can't find the word but nevermind I guess I'll tell you when I remember it since you'll be staying here now."

That was enough to make her blow up but instead Amy opted for a small smile that didn't touch her eyes. Many old ladies and women older than her always found her lovable what hell was wrong with this one?

" Im not buying he place, im renting an apartment." Jason answered as if it was very normal of him to do such.

" Again not something you do. What am I missing here?"

" Does there always have to be some reason that I do something?"

By this time both were seated in Amy's car and strapping on their seat belts.

" You are Jason Lucius Kaid, There is always a reason you do anything and everything."

The man seated next to her flinched at the mention of his middle name but later recovered.

" I'm exploring a new part of life thats all." was his answer.

" Fine I'll find out for myself." Amy pouted her lips and then something hit her.

"Wait aren't your lodging and other arrangements made by Natalie? Why did you do this one in person?"

When she receive no answer and looked to the man that sat next to her, her mouth fell open.

" Are seriously going to pretend you just fell asleep right now? When I'm asking questions that really matter? To think I have to drive you home I should just dump you by the way side and get it over with."

Still no answer.

"Fine I'll stop asking."

With that final remarked Amy drove in the afternoon sun and headed towards their destination.