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Chapter 4 - HAUNTING PAST (Past pt.3)

The rain pelted against the tall windows of the university detention hall, casting a rhythm that matched the aura of the room. Sebastian's eyes were full of worry even though he was a jerk but something in him wanted to protect her , as her chest rose and fell in a slow, steady rhythm. He sat beside her, his expression troubled, his mind racing with the memories of their conversation.

As Violet stirred, her voice barely audible, she whispered a name that stirred a tempest of emotions within Sebastian.

-"Athena,"

she murmured, her brows furrowing in distress with the unsteady breath she managed to say with half eyes open she looked at him who had a frown hearing her name the name whom he loved more than anyone else at a point in the past.

He watched her closely, her features contorted in a silent battle with the past. His mind raced to unravel the mystery of how she knew the name that haunted his own history, the name that held a place in his heart no one else could claim.

Sebastian's brow furrowed, his frown deepening as he grappled with the questions swirling in his mind.

-"How does she know Athena?"

he mused quietly, his voice barely more than a whisper her breath started to calm down slowly as he sat next to her trying his best to help her out, His touch was tender, his fingers tracing soothing patterns on her trembling shoulders as he sought to anchor her through the storm of her panic attack.

Sitting beside her as she started to calm down he slowly laid her down on his lap as she was sound asleep cause of mental exhaustion.

Sebastian rested his head on the wall as both drifted into a deep sleep the night went by ....

NEXT MORNING ~

The whispers of the students swirled like an unexpected gust of wind, shattering the tranquility that had enveloped the detention hall. Sunlight streamed in through the windows, casting hazy beams that danced across the room, blurring Sebastian's vision as he slowly stirred from his sleep. feeling the soreness that had settled in his muscles as he stretched out his arms, a testament to the unyielding sitting that had served as his makeshift bed.

As his gaze gradually adjusted to the light, the shadows that had previously cloaked his surroundings dissolved, revealing the amused faces of his peers encircling him and Violet. His eyes widened in a sudden realization, his heart sinking as soon the realization hit him after knowing the source of their amusement. The knot of discomfort tightened in his chest, a frustration welled within him.

Sebastian's eyes darted to Violet, who was also rousing from her slumber, her expression a mix of confusion and indignation as she witnessed the scene unfolding around her. Seeing on another side it was Sebastian the flash of night disturbed the comfort of the night she had known the consequence a heart-sinking feeling dived into her as she rushed out from there avoiding the stares of students exiting the University.

The students' laughter seemed to echo off the walls, a chorus of mockery included his own group members and some phone flash that was getting on Sebastian's nerves. He felt the heat rising in himself the frustration of the incident was triggering him, the more he tried to stay calm more things were getting harder for him to control.

With a clenched jaw, he pushed himself up, stood up snatching on of phone, and threw it on the floor causing silence to fall into the room , as his deep voice echoed the room filled with threaten 

-"Enough"

, his voice cutting through the din with a firmness that had no match for argument.

The students hesitated, their amusement faltering in the face of his steely resolve. With a series of muttered apologies, they dispersed, leaving Sebastian frustrated aftermath of the morning's intrusion. The room fell covered into silence as his group members were minding their own work as they all sat on nearby seats chatting as if nothing happened, the weight of the interrupted slumber lingering like an unwelcome guest in the air.

Sebastian turned only to fall in shock cause of a rival of an unwelcome guest, his voice managed to speak the name that had hooked to him in the past it was none other than 

-"ATHENA?"

All eyes shifted to the newly entered person in the room the tall blond hair girl with the well-sculpted body fitted dress complimented her body with a mini skirt and fitted lavender crop top with jewels adding charm to her beauty with a small smile complimenting her well-done non-make up look face.

Clicking of heeled boot covered the room as she slowly walked towards Sebastian captivating everyone with her magnetic aura, she stood in front of Sebastian her hands slowly holding him by his jaws making him bend forwards in her direction making them inches apart as she continued

-"I AM BACK MY LOVE SURPRISE"

The voice was seductive enough to captivate other boys in the group and girls looked at her with admiration and some with jealousy, Sebastian removed her hand and walked out from there feeling nervous, as he started to drive back to the mansion ~

Violet POV ~

Locked inside my room, frustration and embarrassment gripped me, weighing me down with a heaviness I couldn't shake. I trudged into the bathroom, seeking in the warmth of the shower, and allowing the water to wash away the residue of the day. The steam enveloped me, a gentle embrace that eased the tension in my muscles, coaxing my mind to a semblance of tranquility. I closed my eyes, hoping to find respite in the stillness, only to be jolted back to the flashing memories of the almost-kiss, the unspoken connection that lingered like an elusive dream.

Pushing the thoughts aside, I emerged from the shower, slipping into something soft and comfortable. I lay down on the bed, the weight of an unidentifiable emotion settling over me like a fog, obscuring any clear understanding of its origins it felt like something was big about to happen. Succumbing to the relentless pull of exhaustion caused by yesterday and morning as I closed my eyes the dream web got grip on me taking me into deep sleep which feels like eternity.

SEBASTIÁN POV~

I lost it. Storming into my room, I slammed the door shut and let my rage take over. My fists clenched, and I began to throw everything in sight, watching it shatter into pieces on the floor. But then my eyes landed on the punching bag, just hanging there, and I knew it was my target. With each punch, I felt the weight of my anger, my frustration, my pain—it was all bubbling up, threatening to consume me. The scars of the past tore open, raw and pulsating, a reminder of everything I had tried to bury but something caught my attention 

-"HOW DOES VIOLET KNOW ABOUT ATHENA?"

it was still in my head as brushed it off and tried to calm myself down with a relaxing shower the day was still long and the night was my time to get on track so I decided to move in the guest room with thoughts still running through my head .

Later that day................................

NO ONE POV~ 

Violet sat in the corner of the club, clutching her juice, her gaze fixed on a group of girls dancing. The overpowering scent of alcohol in the air made her cringe; she despised it. She was about to make her exit when she accidentally collided with someone.

Viole-I am so sorry-

looking up her heart dropped it was none other than "ATHENA" the memory flashed like it was just yesterday's thing as she was about to leave only to be held back by Athena who had a sly grin etched across her face.

ATHENA- ' OH MY GOD VIOLET IT'S BEEN SO LONG SINCE I SAW YOU AND HOW IS "KENJIN DOING?" '

listening to it her heart felt as if it was stabbed a thousand times, As the door to the VIP room swung open, her gaze was drawn to the scene unfolding before her. There stood Sebastian, his arms encircling Athena, drawing her close in a way that felt like a stab to Violet's core. His eyes met Violet's, conveying an indiscernible emotion that sent a chill down her spine.

With a smirk, he addressed Athena, his deep voice dripping with an arrogance that made Violet look at him with confusion he was so different from the old Sebastian who was rude and arrogant but had a kind heart turned this way why question lingered in her mind more over she felt humiliated in front of everyone in the room as he continued with a sly smirk.

SEBASTIAN-"Oh babe, what are you doing with this nerd?"

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"The wheels of destiny turn, as the past resurfaces in the present, and the characters are drawn together, bound by the weight of their actions. In the dance of time, their fates collide, and the story takes an unforeseen turn."

As the truth of the past unraveled, Sebastian and Violet found themselves entangled in a complex web of emotions and deceit. The deal they had made years ago had become the catalyst for a series of events that had changed the course of their lives forever.

Violet, once a free-spirited soul, had transformed into a person she never recognized.

"I had enough of them ,"

she whispered, her voice heavy with the weight of the secret she had carried for so long.

Sebastian's eyes darkened with regret as he realized the extent of the damage their deal had wrought.

"I never meant for it to go this far,"

he admitted, the burden of his past actions weighing heavily on his shoulders.

Athena, her mask of indifference slipping wine, 

"You both are fools but an entertainment for me,"

she spat, with most pleasing smile ,

The deal they had struck in their youth had turned their lives into a living hell, leaving them grappling with the consequences of their choices and the irreparable damage they had inflicted upon each other. 

"As the truth came to light, they were forced to confront the ghosts of their shared past, each struggling to find a way forward amidst the ruins of their shattered trust and fractured relationships."

HOW WILL THIS STORY TAKE TURN ? 

WHAT COULD BE THE REASON OF CHANGE? 

STAY TUNNED~:)