Beyond The Echoes Of You

Chapter 2

"Do you know me?" May asked with a confused expression, her voice bringing Mike out of his reverie.

"I'm sorry, what?" Mike replied, trying so hard to maintain his composure.

"You just called my name, so I'm asking if you know me." May replied softly.

"Y...Your name's May?" Mike asked, unable to believe his ears.

"Yes, so do you know me? Because I've never seen you in my life, so I don't know how you know me."

"I...I just..." Mike trailed, he doesn't even know where to start from. What kind of trick is fate playing on him? How can she not only look like May, but also have her name?

May also couldn't tell, but there's something about the man standing in front of her that she just couldn't wrap her head around it.

Mike could only stare at her, and she also couldn't resist staring back at him like all the answers would just come to her if she continues looking at him.

Meanwhile, Anthony wasn't having any of it. "You said you came to return the necklace to the owner, so give it back to her and be on your way." He said rudely, breaking through whatever trance they were in.

"I...I'm sorry." Mike shook his head to clear his thoughts. "You dropped this when you bumped into me." He handed the necklace to May, and she collected it.

"Thank you."

"May I..." Before Mike could even finish his sentence, Anthony pulled May inside and slammed the door to his face.

"Anthony! What was that for?" May questioned.

"That was me saving you, May." Anthony replied. "Do you even know that man or have any idea how he knew your name?"

"No, but I could have asked him if you hadn't pulled me in." May replied calmly.

"There's no need because you won't be seeing him again. You need to be careful May, don't trust strangers like that. I'm not ready to risk your identity being discovered.''

May couldn't argue with him because she knew he was right. "You're right, I need to be careful. It was wrong for me to even want to talk to him, but I'm glad I got my necklace back." She said before taking a sit.

"And I'm sorry if I was being rude earlier, I'm just looking out for you." Anthony apologized.

"You don't have to apologize for anything, and I know you're only looking out for me." May smiled. "I'm going to try hard to start a new life here, and I'll try my best to not constantly live in fear, and to also not make you worry about me so much.''

"I'll always be here for you, May." Anthony reassured. "I'll go get you that meal." He said before leaving.

After Anthony left, May relaxed into the chair. She tried not to think about Mike, but he keeps popping in her head, most especially the way he looks at her.

"What is it about this guy?"

Meanwhile, despite the fact that it had began to rain, Mike decides to walk for a bit before stopping a cab to go home, he just wanted to clear his head a bit. He's heard of people have a doppelganger, but this is just too much for him to bear. Is it just a mere coincidence that she not only look like his May, but also bear her name, and he also couldn't believe that he didn't leave Seattle because of this lady.

"What the hell were you thinking Mike!? What the hell were you thinking!?" He yelled in frustration.

The thoughts running through his mind were too much, and he couldn't resist screaming so loud to help relieve some of his emotions, and luckily it helped.

He wanted to leave Seattle to help lessen the pain of loosing his beloved, he didn't think he would run into someone who looks exactly like her and also bears her name, now he can't leave, not until he finds out everything about the new May, and see if she's somehow related to his May.

The only person Mike could think of seeking help from at this moment was Adams. Adams needs to know everything, and he's pretty sure he also would find it hard to believe as well.

Mike hailed a cab and jumped in, giving the driver the address of Adams mansion as he settled into the backseat.

****

Alicia and Adams snuggled up together on the plush couch in the living room. A bottle of rich, red wine and two half-filled glasses sat on the coffee table in front of them, bathed in the warm glow of the chandelier above.

"Do you think he'll be okay?" Alicia asked Adams. It just seems impossible for her to stop worrying about Mike.

"I'm sure he'll be fine, it might take a while, but he will be." Adams reassured her. "We'll call him every single day, and also go spend some time with him when we're less busy."

"Really?" She looked at him with a bright smile on her lips.

"Of course. Mike is more like a brother to me, and I'm seriously concerned about this well being. May's demise hit him the most."

"I still find it hard to believe she's gone, I just..." Alicia trailed. Tears already welled up in her eyes, and it's only a matter of seconds before they fall.

"It's okay, it's going to be okay." Adams hugged her tighter.

"She really shouldn't have died, Adams. It wasn't fair that she had to leave us like that, and I find myself missing her even more with each passing day. I had thought Diane would grow up having her by her side, but it seems life had other plans for us." She said softly, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Why does it have to be her?'' She paused briefly as she was being overwhelmed by her emotions. ''Why?"

"It's alright, we're all going to be okay, and Diane was lucky to have had May in her life, even if it was for a short time.'' He lovingly kissed her forehead.

Alicia sobbed quietly, and Adams held her close, trying to comfort her. They remained entwined, seeking solace in each other's embrace, when the doorbell rang repeatedly, shattering the peaceful moment.

"Who could that be?" Alicia asked as they both sat up straight.

"I'll go see who it is." Adams got down from the couch and walked to the door, when he opened it, his eyes widened with shock.

"Mike?"