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I woke up late, and began rushing to get dressed. Then I realized it was all pointless, because it was Saturday.
Saturdays were no good for me without Eli around. I tried to think of some activities to keep myself preoccupied.
Out of nowhere, Ethne's words filled my head, ringing as clear as a bell.
Just know that I'm watching you, Clare. Always.
I shiver ran up my spine, as I thought about it.
I went to the linen closet, and got out a sheet to hang over my bedroom window. Even though there was already blinds, I still couldn't shake the feeling that Ethne could see everything I was doing.
Who cares if it's tacky. I thought. At least it will keep Ethne from seeing in.
I felt like a prisoner in my own home. In my own body. I felt like Ethne suddenly had dictatorship over my life. And even worse than that...I felt like there was nothing I could do about it. I was helpless.
I had a sudden urge to call Eli. To apologize, and to give him the explanation that he deserved yesterday. But, then I remembered that the only way for me to be sure he is safe, is to ignore him completely.
As I was thinking, my thoughts took a different direction...
Even if I did break all ties with Eli...Even if I moved on, which was next to impossible...But if I did...What would that mean for me?
Loneliness? Misery?
I had a feeling it'd be much, much worse than that.
After all, there's no way Ethne can take my place unless...
"Unless I don't exist." I whispered, to myself, finally coming to the realization that Ethne has no intentions of leaving me alone. I'll never get any peace from her unless I'm dead.
I swallowed hard, trying to fight off the thoughts.
With my new realizations, I picked up the phone to call Eli.
I tore the sheet from the window and threw it on the floor.
I won't go without a fight. I thought to myself.
I dialed Eli's number as fast I could.
"Pick up please, please, please." I murmured.
"Hello?"
"Eli. I need to talk to you. Meet me at The Dot in 10? Please?" I begged.
"Sure." He replied.
After I hung up, I threw on the first clothes I could get to, not even bothering to check if they matched. I pulled my hair back, grabbed my cell phone off my desk, and headed to The Dot.
He was already there, sitting at a table. I took a deep breath, and walked through the doors. I sat in the chair across for him.
"Eli, I love you." I told him.
He waited for me to continue.
"Yesterday, Ethne threatened me. I panicked. I only wanted to keep you safe." I explained.
He looked puzzled.
"Ethne threatened you how?" He wondered.
"She threatened to kill me. But I won't give her the satisfaction of getting what she wants this time. I won't let fear run my life."
"Why didn't you just tell me that yesterday?" He asked.
"I was scared. But I love you, and I hate myself for everything I said to you yesterday. Say you'll forgive me?"
He nodded and held his arms out for me. I went into them without hesitation, just happy for things to be right between us again...
I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I broke away from his grasp for a moment to check it. It was a text message from an unknown number. It read: "Thought we were clear. Now you've crossed the line. Guess I'll have to get rid of you after all."
I read it over and over again, trying to comprehend it; trying to not panic. My hands started shaking, and the phone hit the ground. The back flew off and the battery fell out. Eli picked it up and put it back together.
"What is it, Clare?" He asked, taken aback by my reaction.
"How did she get my number?" I whispered.
I watched, as he turned the phone back on, and read the text message.
Shock, and something else I can't describe crossed his face for a split second, before he smoothed his features back out.
"You should stay with me tonight." He muttered.
I shook my head. "What about my mom?"
"She'll be fine, Clare. Ethne is only after one thing. You." He reminded me.
After thinking about that fact, I agreed to stay with him for the night.
He drove me home, so I could pack a bag with clothes and other necessities. I told my mother I'd be staying with Alli. After I was done packing my duffel bag, Eli drove us over to his house. I couldn't help but glance out the window the whole time, just to see if I could spot Ethne. I never did. That still didn't stop me from being paranoid, and jumpy though, because I was sure that somehow, even if I could not see her, Ethne could see me...
I'm trying to take all of your suggestions into account, I really am.
.Venom – Not sure if I can write from Ethne's POV. I'd have to be psychotic to get her perspective right. :) But I promise to give it a try, and if it's any good I will post it for you.
Vampire 24- You're right about her being slightly out of character. Sorry. I'm trying. :))
Ilovetaylorswift13 – You have nothing to worry about. I'll make sure to give you a heads up if I change my mind. Haha.
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