Julius Caesar Chapter 19

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"Goodness Romeo!" was the first thing Sam almost screamed when she saw me in the doorway at four in the morning . I took a deep breath as Augustus came rus.h.i.+ng by Sam's side, his eyes wide open .

He then looked at me then back at Sam . "Jesus, you scared the s.h.i.+t out of me . " He breathed out, then looked back at me . "Come on in man, it's freezing out there and it's like five in the b.l.o.o.d.y morning . "

I walked in speechlessly as they parted . I then sat heavily on the couch in the living room as Augustus switched on dim, yellow lights . He wore nothing but his boxers and Sam was- as usual- in her pyjamas with her hair everywhere . I must'd woken them up .

"What happened? You look . . . tense . " Augustus said his voice deeper and huskier than usual . Sam nodded, biting her lower lip and glancing at him .

I put my head in my good hand, rubbed my temples and took in a deep breath, not knowing what to do or say . It was messed up .

Sam then gasped catching Augustus's and my attention . "Did they- Could it be possible?" She said bringing a hand to her mouth .

"What? What's possible?" Augustus asked confusedly and I sighed .

"Yes . They did . " I said and then took out the two guns (mine and William's) from my pants . "Two of them . " I then settled both the guns next to me as Augustus gaped at me, shocked .

"Okay . I think I deserve an explanation on what the h.e.l.l is happening especially if I'm part of it . " Augustus said, shaking his head slowly .

I looked up at him wearily . "Yeah, you do deserve an explanation . But don't worry, you're in no way involved in this . " I thought he looked disappointed after what I said .

"How?" Sam said already choking on tears .

I shook my head then looked at her almost furious . "Because you registered me by your full name, Sam . No one does that when they're being watched under a G.o.dd.a.m.n microscope . I thought it was obvious . They were looking for you, but I surprised them . "

"That's only because I didn't know your full name-" She said eyes wide open .

"Whatever . It doesn't matter . What matters right now is that you're not supposed to do anything with your real name . They'll track you down . " I sighed again .

"Woah, woah! I really think I need an explanation and like now . " Augustus interrupted again, running a hand through his hair with a deep frown .

We both ignored him .

"So-so, Romeo isn't your real name?" Sam asked and I looked at her surprisedly .

"No . No, it isn't . " I said slowly and sighed .

Sam sat on another couch, trying to process what happened while Augustus tried putting pieces together .

"Okay . I get it . " He said . "You seem like you are both in some deep s.h.i.+t . But I need clarification . I know people who can help . " He was serious and I shook my head .

"I don't want you involved in any of this Augustus . Not at all . " I said glancing at his tall, lean built and hair that stood everywhere . He looked like a boy to me .

"But that's what friends are for!" I remember having to bite my tongue so that I wouldn't burst his excitement by telling him that 'we are definitely not friends' .

So instead, I shook my head and closed my eyes . "I'll let Sam tell you everything tomorrow . But for now, we all need the sleep and peace . Please . "

"That's not fair! That's a lot of suspense to sleep with . " He complained, pus.h.i.+ng back his hair .

I smiled tightly . "Tomorrow . " I then got up, taking both of the guns and heading to bed, leaving behind a complaining Augustus and a silently shaken Sam .

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I woke up on the sound of faint whispers in the living room . I got up, rubbed my eyes, pushed back my hair and took my cigarette box . I then remembered Sam's 'allergy' and dropped them back with a groan on the bed .

I got out of the room to find Sam curled with a mug of steaming something on the couch with tears streaming down her cheeks while Augustus sat on the floor next to her, s.h.i.+rtless in his jeans and socks, rubbing her feet as she talked .

She seemed to cry a lot nowadays .

Seeing that they were having some moment which sure involved the explanation of yesterday, I went back into the room and lit a cigarette . I was sitting on the bed when my phone rang out of nowhere . I picked it up and answered without looking at the caller's ID .

"h.e.l.lo?" A timid voice said and I immediately recognized it as Samantha's .

"Samantha," I said surprised that she actually called .

"You didn't come to the park for a while . How have you been?" She asked and I suppressed smiled as I thought of how she'd make a great friend .

"I'm much better now that I've heard your voice," I said, surprising myself, as she laughed softly .

"Don't be so extra with me, Caesar . " She lowered her voice and I bit a grin away .

"I could try," I told her . "But how are you though? I'm sorry I wasn't able to go to the park for a while . I've been caught up in lot of . . . things, recently . " I said, playing with my lighter .

Flick open . Flame .

Click close .

Click close .

Flick open . Fl

"Well, apology not accepted . " She said playfully and I raised my eyebrows bemusedly .

Click close .

"Why ma'am?" I asked, with a small smile and she laughed lightly .

"I just have a condition . " She said teasingly and I waited . "Amanda, my aunt, invited you for lunch today since it's a Sat.u.r.day and she's off and she really wants to meet you . " The words rushed out her mouth too quickly and I was caught off guard .

So I paused for a while . Did I really want to go? What was the point? I was sure that one day I'd leave all that behind . You know, I couldn't afford connections .

"Julius? Julius?"

Flick open . Flame .

"I'm here, Samantha," I said softly, staring at the flame from the lighter and pursing my lips as it swayed .

"If-if you don't want to come-" She started, sounding low-spirited now . "-it's okay, you don't have to . I've accepted your apology anyway, of course . "

She just sounded so disappointed .

I sighed quietly . "No . I'll come, of course . " I said, trying to sound thrilled . "I mean, I'd to meet Amanda . And you . Again . " I looked in my laps and smiled .

Click close .

"You will?" She said surprisedly .

"Yes . Just come and pick me up from the park . " I inhaled . "When though?"

"By two . I'll pick you up by then, then we can walk it to there . " She said breathlessly and I nodded .

"Oh . Okay . Sure . " I said shrugging, pocketing my lighter .

"Bye!" She almost squeaked it and my lips curled up again . Blimey, whenever I was with Samantha, my mouth hurt from suppressing all the smiles that inappropriately surfaced on my lips .

"Bye, and thank you by the way . " I even sounded weird to myself . I was not usually that nice .

"Not a problem . " She then hung up and I laid on the bed wondering what the h.e.l.l was I going to do about this .

"Not a problem . " She then hung up and I laid on the bed wondering what the h.e.l.l was I going to do about this .

I looked at the clock . It was still twelve hundred hours which meant I had two hours, so I decided to call Caroline and check up on her . To make sure that she didn't think I was a 'criminal', in case I needed her in any upcoming 'event' . She sounded a bit better, I thought, and she thanked me for calling .

I then got out of the room and made my presence obvious . Both heads turned to me . They hadn't changed positions so I just sat on a chair that faced both of them .

"Well d.a.m.n, Romeo . That's one of a drama . " Augustus said with a smirk and I sighed .

"What do you need those doc.u.ments for? And-" He added quickly, pointing at me . "-you should be honest with me if I'm to be of any use . "

He just didn't get that I didn't want him involved, did he?

So I nodded slowly and sighed . "There's a very powerful person who wants those doc.u.ments . So he's after Sam because it was her father who stole them . "

Augustus nodded quietly . "But what do you get out of this? Why care?"

I paused and thought of any possible reason for 'why not' . There wasn't one . "Because-" I started and stopped, ran my hands through my hair once, fumbled with my ring and looked at them again . "-because that man . . . harmed me . " I said knowing that 'harmed' was a very weak word . He destroyed me . Ruined me . Broke me . Wrecked me .

"Really? How?" Augustus asked curiously .

"It doesn't matter no-"

"But it does, my friend . Is it physical or sentimental?" He asked .

"I do not like talking about it," I said, playing with an unlit cigarette between my fingers .

"Why not?" He asked and I started getting irritated by his endless train of questions .

"Because it reminds me of how I couldn't stop him . Because I was weak . Incompetent . Inefficient . And simply pathetic . " I clenched my fists and the cigarette, feeling angry .

"Oh," Augustus breathed . "But what if those doc.u.ments don't contain anything against him?"

"He wouldn't be chasing any of us then . He knows I can get them . " I squeezed shut my eyes, to prevent my anger from getting the better of me as the insides of the crushed cigarette tickled my palm .

"Who is he?" Augustus finally said and I looked at him .

"That doesn't matter now," I said with finality to stop him from further inquiring .

"So what are you planning to do?" He asked after a pause .

I sighed . "Mostly, the obvious . Lying low and protecting her until she can get us those doc.u.ments . If he gets his hands on her-" I said glancing at a mortified-looking Sam, imagining it . "-it would be . . . bad . Really bad . "
"So what are you planning to do?" He asked after a pause .

I sighed . "Mostly, the obvious . Lying low and protecting her until she can get us those doc.u.ments . If he gets his hands on her-" I said glancing at a mortified-looking Sam, imagining it . "-it would be . . . bad . Really bad . "

I saw Sam s.h.i.+ft slightly on the couch as Augustus turned to look at her with raised eyebrows .

"We just need to be fast and careful," I said tiredly . I then looked at Sam . "Did that man you said you texted, reply back?"

"No . Not yet . " She whispered back, switching on her phone that laid next to her on the couch .

"Okay," I sighed . "I got somewhere to go," I said, getting up as Augustus followed .

"Yeah . Even I need to leave . " He said, grabbing his s.h.i.+rt and coat from a coach and I nodded at him with a smirk .

He was a good guy, I had to admit, despite his goofiness and he wasn't really an amateur . Biggest proof was, that when I told him to stay with Sam the day before, he did, despite the fact that they weren't on good terms . He knew when to be serious .

"Wait!" Sam's voice came and we both turned to her . Her lips were slightly parted as she fumbled with her fingers .

"Are you leaving without having some-uh- brunch?" She asked, her eyes flicking between the two of us .

"You know me, I don't eat in the morning . " I declined flatly .

"Umm . . . alrigh-" Sam started awkwardly after a short pause, but Augustus interrupted her .

"I'm staying! I'm actually starving . Can you like make Nutella crepes?" Augustus said throwing his s.h.i.+rt and coat back on the couch, already excited, as Sam grinned .

"Yes, I can! The best . " Sam said as Augustus's electric-blue eyes lightened up .

"Lead the way, ma'am . " He said as Sam giggled . She glanced at me with smiling eyes before she walked toward the kitchen with Augustus right behind her .

Alright .

I then returned to my room and got ready .

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A/N: Heh, that was an event-less chapter . . . Actually, it was meant to be much longer, but I decided that it needed splitting or it would've been 4000 and something words . And I don't wanna bore you :)

So what do you think? ;)

Lots of love and appreciation <3><▪▪lighter▪▪> Goodness Romeo! was the first thing Sam almost screamed when she saw me in the doorway at four in the morning . I took a deep breath as Augustus came rus.h.i.+ng by Sams side, his eyes wide open . He then looked at me then back at Sam . Jesus, you scared the s.h.i.+t out of me . He breathed out, then looked back at me . Come on in man, its freezing out there and its like five in the b.l.o.o.d.y morning . I walked in speechlessly as they parted . I then sat heavily on the couch in the living room as Augustus switched on dim, yellow lights . He wore nothing but his boxers and Sam was- as usual- in her pyjamas with her hair everywhere . I mustd woken them up . What happened? You look . tense . Augustus said his voice deeper and huskier than usual . Sam nodded, biting her lower lip and glancing at him . I put my head in my good hand, rubbed my temples and took in a deep breath, not knowing what to do or say . It was messed up . Sam then gasped catching Augustuss and my attention . Did they- Could it be possible? She said bringing a hand to her mouth . What? Whats possible? Augustus asked confusedly and I sighed . Yes . They did . I said and then took out the two guns (mine and Williams) from my pants . Two of them . I then settled both the guns next to me as Augustus gaped at me, shocked . Okay . I think I deserve an explanation on what the h.e.l.l is happening especially if Im part of it . Augustus said, shaking his head slowly . I looked up at him wearily . Yeah, you do deserve an explanation . But dont worry, youre in no way involved in this . I thought he looked disappointed after what I said . How? Sam said already choking on tears . I shook my head then looked at her almost furious . Because you registered me by your full name, Sam . No one does that when theyre being watched under a G.o.dd.a.m.n microscope . I thought it was obvious . They were looking for you, but I surprised them . Thats only because I didnt know your full name- She said eyes wide open . Whatever . It doesnt matter . What matters right now is that youre not supposed to do anything with your real name . Theyll track you down . I sighed again . Woah, woah! I really think I need an explanation and like now . Augustus interrupted again, running a hand through his hair with a deep frown . We both ignored him . So-so, Romeo isnt your real name? Sam asked and I looked at her surprisedly . No . No, it isnt . I said slowly and sighed . Sam sat on another couch, trying to process what happened while Augustus tried putting pieces together . Okay . I get it . He said . You seem like you are both in some deep s.h.i.+t . But I need clarification . I know people who can help . He was serious and I shook my head . I dont want you involved in any of this Augustus . Not at all . I said glancing at his tall, lean built and hair that stood everywhere . He looked like a boy to me . But thats what friends are for! I remember having to bite my tongue so that I wouldnt burst his excitement by telling him that we are definitely not friends . So instead, I shook my head and closed my eyes . Ill let Sam tell you everything tomorrow . But for now, we all need the sleep and peace . Please . Thats not fair! Thats a lot of suspense to sleep with . He complained, pus.h.i.+ng back his hair . I smiled tightly . Tomorrow . I then got up, taking both of the guns and heading to bed, leaving behind a complaining Augustus and a silently shaken Sam . --- I woke up on the sound of faint whispers in the living room . I got up, rubbed my eyes, pushed back my hair and took my cigarette box . I then remembered Sams allergy and dropped them back with a groan on the bed . I got out of the room to find Sam curled with a mug of steaming something on the couch with tears streaming down her cheeks while Augustus sat on the floor next to her, s.h.i.+rtless in his jeans and socks, rubbing her feet as she talked . She seemed to cry a lot nowadays . Seeing that they were having some moment which sure involved the explanation of yesterday, I went back into the room and lit a cigarette . I was sitting on the bed when my phone rang out of nowhere . I picked it up and answered without looking at the callers ID . h.e.l.lo? A timid voice said and I immediately recognized it as Samanthas . Samantha, I said surprised that she actually called . You didnt come to the park for a while . How have you been? She asked and I suppressed smiled as I thought of how shed make a great friend . Im much better now that Ive heard your voice, I said, surprising myself, as she laughed softly . Dont be so extra with me, Caesar . She lowered her voice and I bit a grin away . I could try, I told her . But how are you though? Im sorry I wasnt able to go to the park for a while . Ive been caught up in lot of . things, recently . I said, playing with my lighter . Flick open . Flame . Click close . Flick open . Fl Well, apology not accepted . She said playfully and I raised my eyebrows bemusedly . Click close . Why maam? I asked, with a small smile and she laughed lightly . I just have a condition . She said teasingly and I waited . Amanda, my aunt, invited you for lunch today since its a Sat.u.r.day and shes off and she really wants to meet you . The words rushed out her mouth too quickly and I was caught off guard . So I paused for a while . Did I really want to go? What was the point? I was sure that one day Id leave all that behind . You know, I couldnt afford connections . Julius? Julius? Flick open . Flame . Im here, Samantha, I said softly, staring at the flame from the lighter and pursing my lips as it swayed . If-if you dont want to come- She started, sounding low-spirited now . -its okay, you dont have to . Ive accepted your apology anyway, of course . She just sounded so disappointed . I sighed quietly . No . Ill come, of course . I said, trying to sound thrilled . I mean, Id to meet Amanda . And you . Again . I looked in my laps and smiled . Click close . You will? She said surprisedly . Yes . Just come and pick me up from the park . I inhaled . When though? By two . Ill pick you up by then, then we can walk it to there . She said breathlessly and I nodded . Oh . Okay . Sure . I said shrugging, pocketing my lighter . Bye! She almost squeaked it and my lips curled up again . Blimey, whenever I was with Samantha, my mouth hurt from suppressing all the smiles that inappropriately surfaced on my lips . Bye, and thank you by the way . I even sounded weird to myself . I was not usually that nice . Not a problem . She then hung up and I laid on the bed wondering what the h.e.l.l was I going to do about this . I looked at the clock . It was still twelve hundred hours which meant I had two hours, so I decided to call Caroline and check up on her . To make sure that she didnt think I was a criminal, in case I needed her in any upcoming event . She sounded a bit better, I thought, and she thanked me for calling . I then got out of the room and made my presence obvious . Both heads turned to me . They hadnt changed positions so I just sat on a chair that faced both of them . Well d.a.m.n, Romeo . Thats one of a drama . Augustus said with a smirk and I sighed . What do you need those doc.u.ments for? And- He added quickly, pointing at me . -you should be honest with me if Im to be of any use . He just didnt get that I didnt want him involved, did he? So I nodded slowly and sighed . Theres a very powerful person who wants those doc.u.ments . So hes after Sam because it was her father who stole them . Augustus nodded quietly . But what do you get out of this? Why care? I paused and thought of any possible reason for why not . There wasnt one . Because- I started and stopped, ran my hands through my hair once, fumbled with my ring and looked at them again . -because that man . harmed me . I said knowing that harmed was a very weak word . He destroyed me . Ruined me . Broke me . Wrecked me . Really? How? Augustus asked curiously . It doesnt matter no- But it does, my friend . Is it physical or sentimental? He asked . I do not like talking about it, I said, playing with an unlit cigarette between my fingers . Why not? He asked and I started getting irritated by his endless train of questions . Because it reminds me of how I couldnt stop him . Because I was weak . Incompetent . Inefficient . And simply pathetic . I clenched my fists and the cigarette, feeling angry . Oh, Augustus breathed . But what if those doc.u.ments dont contain anything against him? He wouldnt be chasing any of us then . He knows I can get them . I squeezed shut my eyes, to prevent my anger from getting the better of me as the insides of the crushed cigarette tickled my palm . Who is he? Augustus finally said and I looked at him . That doesnt matter now, I said with finality to stop him from further inquiring . So what are you planning to do? He asked after a pause . I sighed . Mostly, the obvious . Lying low and protecting her until she can get us those doc.u.ments . If he gets his hands on her- I said glancing at a mortified-looking Sam, imagining it . -it would be . bad . Really bad . I saw Sam s.h.i.+ft slightly on the couch as Augustus turned to look at her with raised eyebrows . We just need to be fast and careful, I said tiredly . I then looked at Sam . Did that man you said you texted, reply back? No . Not yet . She whispered back, switching on her phone that laid next to her on the couch . Okay, I sighed . I got somewhere to go, I said, getting up as Augustus followed . Yeah . Even I need to leave . He said, grabbing his s.h.i.+rt and coat from a coach and I nodded at him with a smirk . He was a good guy, I had to admit, despite his goofiness and he wasnt really an amateur . Biggest proof was, that when I told him to stay with Sam the day before, he did, despite the fact that they werent on good terms . He knew when to be serious . Wait! Sams voice came and we both turned to her . Her lips were slightly parted as she fumbled with her fingers . Are you leaving without having some-uh- brunch? She asked, her eyes flicking between the two of us . You know me, I dont eat in the morning . I declined flatly . Umm . alrigh- Sam started awkwardly after a short pause, but Augustus interrupted her . Im staying! Im actually starving . Can you like make Nutella crepes? Augustus said throwing his s.h.i.+rt and coat back on the couch, already excited, as Sam grinned . Yes, I can! The best . Sam said as Augustuss electric-blue eyes lightened up . Lead the way, maam . He said as Sam giggled . She glanced at me with smiling eyes before she walked toward the kitchen with Augustus right behind her . Alright . I then returned to my room and got ready . *** A/N: Heh, that was an event-less chapter . Actually, it was meant to be much longer, but I decided that it needed splitting or it wouldve been 4000 and something words . And I dont wanna bore you :) So what do you think? ;) Lots of love and appreciation <3>