Chapter 12: An Old Foe.
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(The present)
’’It’s crazy how you almost killed me twice." complained Conrad.
’’I had my reasons.’’
"I accept that.’’
’’Thank you... both of you... you guys have no idea how much you’ve saved me.’’
’’Okay enough with the sentimentality. We should enjoy that we are together right now.’’
The three smile at one another. They continue to eat their food and chat about their experiences at school and lives. Even though Amari wasn’t part of the two family, he felt that he was indirectly part of it, and he felt proud of that.
Amari’s smile suddenly turned into a frown. Something smelt off, and something didn’t sound right around him. The other two notice that Amari’s mood has changed.
’’What’s wrong?’’ Apollo asks Amari.
’’You guys should leave.’’
Conrad and Apollo seem confused at Amari’s sudden request. A knife is thrown towards Amari’s head with the speed of a bullet. He quickly reacts by catching the knife. It was so close to his face that if Amari’s reaction was a split second later it would’ve fully penetrated hi brain. Two men jump out the bushes from the other side of the river, and Amari recognizes them instantly. It was Zeak and Antony.