That night after junk food treat we went for long drive as per planned. Everyone was enjoying, I was also trying to blend with them and really wanted to enjoy but at the back of the mind that note in the fortune cookie was bothering me. I was not able to understand how he was able to track me without leaving any trace. This made me think that maybe; maybe someone from my close ones is helping him. But how can I doubt my own friends?

The reverie of my thoughts was broken when Harry took my hand in his and said "Everyone left the car. Where are you lost?"

"Where are we?" I asked.

"Outside your apartment building" Harry replied.

Was I so lost that I didn't realize everyone exiting the car. I sighed dejectedly and exited the car. Harry took hold of my hand when he joined me. When we reached the lobby, we found a very frantic Jason standing outside the elevator.

"What's the matter?" Harry asked.

"Sir Ms. William's apartment is sabotaged" Jason replied

"What do you mean by that?" that question was asked by Ashton who joined us.

Without waiting for his reply I took the elevator to see the situation myself and the boys followed me. When I reached my floor I got uneasy and nervous.

When i reached my apartment, the outside of my apartment was actually sabotaged.  Various threats were written on the wall like

I warned you not to go with that Harry boy.

I told you that you are mine.

I know your every move

But the thing that got my attention was the note that was written on my door : You were so pure and innocent when you were in England. New  York ruined you

That meant one thing, he knew me since I was in Hampshire.

"I have to go to Hampshire" I uttered

"What?" Both Harry and Ashton asked in unison.

"Look" I pointed at the door. "What about it?" Harry asked clearly not liking my idea to leave New York.

"He knows me from England, if we want to find out any links we will have to go there. Spread the word that I am going to England, that way he will follow me and will do something that can lead us to him" I explained

Jason was contemplating what I was saying.

"There is no way I am allowing you to act as a bait Althea" Ashton replied.

"I agree" Harry said.

Jason cleared his throat and said "I think gentlemen, Ms. William is right. Maybe we can get a trace of him in England"

"But you know Jason the private detective we hired can't work there" Ashton said

"No sir, he can. He is a private investigator not bounded to New York legal system" Jason replied.

"I can't risk her life" Harry said concerned and Ashton nodded in acceptance.

I sighed "Look, this is the best we got. I somehow feel that someone close to us is tipping him about my whereabouts. When he will be in England, he wont have that informer and he will work alone, that will bound him to commit a mistake"

They all looked towards each other and nodded.

"We are in" Harry replied and Ashton agreed reluctantly "But no one except us will go." Ashton demanded. We all nodded and agreed.

Ashton called Peter, the investigator and told him everything, he told us that he will join us there one day later, so that we do not attract unwanted attention.

The next day the news was intentionally spread in the hospital and among our common friends that my house was sabotaged, due to that I am quite shaken up and therefore has decided to leave for England for a week or two.

Louis and Priya were genuinely worried about me on the other hand Liam was quite sure that there is a catch in this. I was trying to avoid him because I knew one look and he will come to know that I am lying to him.

But luck was not my side that day. I was riding the elevator to the third floor when Liam joined me in.

"Spill it out William" Liam demanded.

"I don't know what you are talking Liam?" I tried to lie

"You know it Althea, you can't lie to me. So cut it and tell me what all is happening."

I sighed defeated and narrated everything.

"I am coming with you" Liam immediately replied.

"What? No! That will look suspicious"

Really! Won't Harry and Ashton accompanying you will look suspicious" He asked

"No because Ashton is my brother, so he is bound to accompany me and we are spreading rumors of Harry going to California to join his parents for a day or two, who are on vacation there." I explained.

The elevators door to the third floor open and Harry was standing outside tapping on his phone. Liam pulled Harry in and closed the doors once again. Initially he looked frantic and confused but then he saw me and the person who dragged him in.

"What the fu*k Payne is your problem?" Harry growled.

"I had to report here to Dr. Johnson Liam" I said trying to avoid conversation.

"That all can wait" Liam replied. "I am coming with you guys and the topic is closed for further discussion"

I looked towards Harry and we both sighed. "We appreciate your concern Liam but in my absence you will be the incharge of all the Styles hospitals in New York. Plus we can't risk with more people. Try and understand Liam, we don't want unwanted attention to us. Besides one of the authority should remain here " Harry explained.

Liam huffed "Fine! But promise to keep me informed"

I nodded and embraced him. Liam and I exit the elevator leaving Harry.

"I am afraid, Liam" I confessed, once we were far away from the elevators.

"I will consider you fool if you won't. When are you planning to leave?" He asked

"Tomorrow morning". He stopped suddenly and pulled me in a tight hug "Be careful sweet heart. And I promise, I will murder both Harry and Ashton if I find a single scratch on you on your return to New York"

I laughed and hugged him more tightly for assurance. He released me and kissed me on my forehead.

The next morning I and Ashton took the direct flight to England whereas Harry initially took a flight to California and from there he will take a flight to England, to misguide if anyone would be stalking us.

Ashton and I decided not to inform our parents, and put them in worry unnecessarily. After reaching Hampshire we checked in a hotel and informed our parents that we are in Hampshire for official reasons and we will come to meet them.

"I am going to visit my old hospital. Inform Harry once he comes back" Ashton nodded. I took a cab to my destination.

When I reach my old hospital the staff greeted me with compassion and love.

"How are you birdie?" Miranda, one of the nurse, who became my good friend when I was working here as intern asked and hugged me.

"I am good Miranda, How is the work?" I asked

"Work is good, how is New York treating you? Did you get any new admirer like you got here?" She asked

"What are you talking about?" I asked confused

"Oh my God, don't tell me you forgot about that patient from psychiatry ward that used to give you a lily daily. He was totally into you?" she replied.

"You mean Mark, the one suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia who use to come and sit with me in the hospital library"

She nodded.

"How is he?" I asked.

Miranda sighed "After you left for Africa after completing your internship here, his condition got worsened; the psychiatrist said he suffered from emotional trauma badly. And then suddenly one day he disappeared"

"Shit" the realization suddenly hit me. "Oh my God Miranda, thank you" I uttered stupidly.

She looked towards me confused.

"Look I don't have time to explain but I will tell you after wards. I got to go. Bye" I hugged her and left for the hotel.

When I hailed a can I dialed Ashton's number, when he picked his phone I haphazardly said "I think I know who is the stalker"

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