As Amelia pushed her way through the bustling cafeteria, her heart pounded with a mix of nerves and anger. The smell of coffee and the buzz of conversation enveloped her, but she remained focused on one thing: confronting Harrison.
With each step, her resolve strengthened. She had rehearsed this moment in her mind countless times, but now that it was here, her emotions threatened to overwhelm her. Spotting Harrison across the room, she felt a surge of adrenaline coursing through her veins. She quickened her pace, her footsteps echoing against the tiled floor.
As she reached him, her hand trembled with a mix of fear and fury. Without a second thought, she delivered a sharp slap across his cheek, the sound echoing through the cafeteria like a crack of thunder. Gasps rippled through the crowd as heads turned to witness the scene unfolding before them.
Harrison stumbled back, his hand flying to his cheek in disbelief. His eyes met hers, wide with shock and confusion. "what the hell?" he spluttered, his voice tinged with indignation.
But Amelia stood her ground, her chest heaving with emotion. "Don't you dare act innocent, Harrison," she spat, her voice quivering with anger. "You know exactly what you did."
Their argument escalated, each word a dagger aimed at the other's heart. But amidst the chaos, Amelia couldn't bring herself to reveal the true reason for her outburst. The pain of betrayal was too raw, too personal to share with the prying eyes of strangers.
Meanwhile, as the tension between them reached its peak, Metheo watched from a distance, his heart heavy with disappointment. The woman he had admired from afar now stood before him, her image tarnished by her actions.
With a heavy sigh, Metheo made a silent decision. He couldn't bear to witness the unraveling of Amelia's life any longer. Turning away, he disappeared into the crowd, leaving her to face the consequences of her choices alone.
As the cafeteria slowly returned to normal, Amelia was left alone with her thoughts, the weight of her actions settling heavily upon her shoulders. She knew she had lost more than just Harrison's trust – she had lost a piece of herself in the process.
With a heavy heart, she realized the true cost of her anger. And as she watched Metheo slip away, she couldn't help but wonder if she would ever find a way to mend the fractured pieces of her life.
After the confrontation with Harrison, Amelia's heart weighed heavy with unresolved emotions. She couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal, nor the burning questions that lingered in her mind.
Desperate for answers, Amelia sought out Matheo, hoping to find solace in the familiarity of his presence. But as she scanned the crowded cafeteria, her eyes searching for his distinctive figure, she felt a pang of disappointment when he was nowhere to be found.
Her steps heavy with disappointment, Amelia retreated to a secluded corner, her mind swirling with a tumult of emotions. Why had Matheo left her like this? What had she done to deserve such cold treatment?
Unable to bear the uncertainty any longer, Amelia reached for her phone, her fingers trembling as she dialed Matheo's number. But before she could muster the courage to press call, a message flashed across the screen, stopping her in her tracks.
"Don't ever try to contact me again."
The words hit her like a punch to the gut, each syllable a painful reminder of the rift that had formed between them. Tears welled up in Amelia's eyes as she read the message again and again, searching for some semblance of understanding in the cold, impersonal words.
But there was none to be found. Matheo had made his feelings abundantly clear, leaving Amelia to grapple with the sting of rejection and the bitter taste of disappointment.
As she stared at the message, her vision blurred by tears, a wave of loneliness washed over her. The one person she had hoped would understand her pain had turned his back on her, leaving her adrift in a sea of uncertainty.
But amidst the darkness, a flicker of determination ignited within her. She wouldn't let this setback define her. She would find a way to move forward, to heal the wounds that had been inflicted upon her heart. Yet, as she processed Matheo's message, a thought nagged at the back of her mind. Did Matheo know about her time-traveling? Was that why he had distanced himself?
As Amelia made her way back, her mind still reeling from the events of the day, her phone rang, breaking the silence with an unwelcome jolt. She hesitated for a moment before answering, a sense of dread settling in the pit of her stomach.
"Hello?" she answered, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Girl, you've got some nerve slapping me in front of everyone," Harrison's voice came through the line, seething with anger and indignation. "You've embarrassed me, and now you're going to pay for it."
Amelia's heart skipped a beat, fear creeping into her veins. She knew Harrison could be hot-headed, but she never expected him to lash out like this. She tried to keep her voice steady, despite the rising panic within her. "Harrison, you can't do anything,so stop it."But Harrison's response was anything but calm. His words were laced with venom as he continued to berate her, each word a sharp reminder of the man she thought she knew. Amelia felt a knot form in her stomach, a sinking feeling of dread washing over her.
As Harrison's tirade continued, Amelia felt her resolve waver. She knew she had to stand up for herself, but the fear of his anger was paralyzing. She hung up the phone, her hands trembling as she tried to steady her breathing.
The weight of Harrison's threat hung heavy in the air around her, casting a shadow over her already troubled mind.She knew she had to be strong, to find the courage to face whatever consequences lay ahead.