It's been a week since I decided to figure out what's going on, but there was a problem - I had no idea where the woman from the store is.

I tried to find any information about her in Internet, but I got... Nothing. All I got is nothing.

Besides this problem, I had another one called Tyler Lockwood. All week he tried to reach out to me by calling, but I didn't pick up. And it's not because I was hurt or something, I wasn't, but I just didn't want it to bother me right now.

He also asked Elena a lot of questions about me, like, where I am, and then she asked me questions about him, but I just said that I promised him to help him with something and we just can't decide when because we are both really busy.

I felt very bad about lying to her, but it's better than say 'Oh, it's nothing. It's just that your baby sister, that was not me until last week, used to f*ck your classmate". It's too embarrassing and rude, don't you think?

All I wanted to worry about right now is how I can find this woman, because I guess that she is the only person who has answers on my questions.

"Mrs. Gilbert?" My teacher's voice interrupted my thoughts. I immediately looked up at him "Would you mind to focus and listen to the lesson?" All eyes looked at me. I guess he asked me a question earlier, but I was too bothered by my own thoughts.

"Umm, I'm sorry.." I felt uncomfortable with all the stares on me "I just... need some air, if it's okay

My teacher seemed displeased and just pointed towards the door. I didn't even notice that I was almost running out the class.

I went to women's WC and washed my face. At moments like this, I was happy that I don't use make up to school because I really needed this cold water to keep myself awake. Lately, I barely slept. Every night I have those weird dreams I dream about ever since I got the necklace. I tried to avoid them until I'll find out the reason why I see those dreams, so every time a dream started, I woke myself up.

Suddenly, someone opened the door and walked in. It was Caroline. When she noticed me, she smiled.

"Hey, baby girl. Why are you here?" She pulled out a lip gloss and carefully started to apply it on her lips while looking in the mirror.

.Just needed some air" I said and closed the tap"

"You remember you're going with us to 'Mystic Grill' after school, right?" When she noticed that I didn't reply, she turned her look at me "Common. Don't tell me you are going deny on us".

I really forgot about it, but I guess spend some time with them, distract myself from my new 'hobby' chase after some woman, can be nice even if it's just for couple hours.

"No, I'm going" I said "I was just distracted, so I didn't hear your question"

"You really need some sleep, Ann. But I'm happy you are joining us" She smiled with snow white smile "Then I guess I'll see you in the parking lot after school" Caroline winked and exited.

I guess I stayed in there for one more minute, staring in the mirror at the dark circles under my eyes. Caroline was right. I really need some sleep.

When I was about to leave the room and I opened the door, I heard football trainer's stern voice "Don't walk away from me while I'm talking to you, Lockwood!"

Shit.

"Go to hell!" I heard Tyler's steps getting closer so I immediately closed the door and stayed inside.

I was stuck for at least twenty minutes because both was arguing about something. I didn't hear about what the argument was, but I heard the trainer saying something like 'You'll come with me to the principal office' and Tyler threatened him with his father, the mayor.

Luckily for me, eventually they finished the argument and I could exit.

"…and that's it. She can be so rude sometimes" said Caroline the moment we entered to Mystic Gril "I can't believe she said it. To me! Her best friend!"

Let me explain. Caroline was telling us about an argument she had with Bonnie earlier today.

Elena walked beside me and seemed annoyed as I was. Why did I ask her where Bonnie is? Just because of my curiosity, I and Elena had to listen to that story the whole ride from school.

This girl has unlimited energy to talk.

When we finally reached to the table, Caroline continued to complaining, but at this point, I wasn't really listening. I guess Elena either, because when she sat beside me, we shared a look, and she looked exhausted.

Caroline was sitting in front of us and all we ordered fries. When I was about to order some juice, she said that it's not healthy so I have to drink only water. Elena tried not to laugh when she saw me rolling my eyes while Caroline went to give our order.

Don't forget it is first season Caroline. She'll change. That's what I keep telling myself when I'm around her.

"So, Ann, I wanted to ask you something" Elena said the moment Caroline sat back to her sit "I know that we already discussed about Tyler, but I couldn't stop myself from asking him about why you don't see each other. You said you two had to meet for something he asked you to help with, right? But he said that I should ask you about what really happened".

I choked in the middle of drinking water and looked at Caroline, checking that she is not going to say anything. Luckily for me, she just looked aside, trying to avoid this conversation.

"I thought it's weird because you already told me that you both are busy and that's the reason, right?"

I turned my look at her, when I noticed that it's a little suspicious that I was sitting frozen.

"Yes" I said "I have no reason to lie to you" I smiled a little. I felt bad about lying to her and I even thought to tell her the truth, but should I? I don't think so.

"Good" Elena smiled back and turned to Caroline, who suddenly started talk about something else. I understood that she changed the subject on purpose.

I looked at her and whispered 'Thank you' while Elena was answering on Caroline's question that I didn't hear. She nodded as reply.

We were sitting for an hour until I got a call from Miranda. It's still weird to me to call her mom, even as my phone contact.

"I'll be right back" I said and stood up, leaving them in the middle of conversation"

It was noisy there, so I knew I would barely hear Elena's mom. I exited the bar and answered the call.

"Hello?"

"Hey, sweetie" said Miranda and I could see her smile through the phone "Are you with Elena?"

Yes. We are at Mystic Grill right now" I said "Is there something wrong?" "

""No-no, sweetie. Just wanted to know where you are. Have fun, sweetie" She said "Tell Elena I said hi".

I will" after we said our goodbyes, she hung up."

Right after I was about to enter back, I got another call. It was a blocked number. I was not sure if I should answer, but for some reason I did.

Are you still want to meet me?" I heard woman's voice before I got to say something."

Who is it?" I asked."

Just turn around" I did as she told me."

And there she was, the woman from the store, standing in the park in front of the bar.

{AUTHORS NOTE}

Hey guys, sorry it's been too long, but now we'll try to update more often. There's just few chapters left till the end of the first book. Thank you for all your comments and followes ;)