Checkmate

He's Back

Andrea's brain was not able to function anymore. It was as if she had become a statue at the sight of the stranger. She couldn't move couldn't speak she was just there on the floor looking at the him with horror flashed on her face. It was him. It was that same pair of blue eyes that had been the reason behind all her miseries.The same blue eyes which was the reason behind her nightmares. She could not think of anything but those blue eyes that were looking down on her. When Andrea finally got to her senses she yelled "Stay away from me ! This school ground has CCTV surveillance so they'll know if you do anything to me. Stay away! "

The man looked surprised and worried and just asked "Are you okay Miss? Is there a problem? "

Andrea got to her feet and didn't wait a moment before she stormed out of that place . She was feeling dizzy and couldn't make sense of anything that just happened there. She decides to call Blake. Blake answered the call after two rings and the moment he answered he could hear Andrea's panicked voice on the other end.

"HE'S HERE BLAKE ! HE CAME BACK TO GET HIS REVENGE ! HE'S HERE! HE'S BACK!"

Blake was not able to understand what was going on so he just replied "What's wrong babe? What happened? Who's back? "

"He is here ! Adam Michael is here ! He'll kill me Blake!" fear was evident in her voice.

"Adam Michael ? That criminal from 3 years back ? How's that possible? He was sentenced to death Andy that's not possible please calm down and tell me what happened in detail."

"I was in the school corridors when I bumped into him.I didn't realise who it was until I got a look at his face. It was him. The same brown hair that perfect nose and those eyes I can never forget those blue eyes. They've been haunting me for years now Blake. I'm sure it's him. He's here to get his revenge on me for what I did back then." Andrea explained

Blake was a little surprised to hear all this but he had to calm her down so he just said "Okay I got it. Now listen to me first calm down and then stay in highly populated areas where there are lot of people.I don't think he'll try anything infront of all those people. I'll be there in a few okay?"

"Yes you're right.Okay I'll see you in a few"

Andrea decided to go to the staff room and wait till the day gets over. As she entered the room she stopped in her steps towering over her desk was him. She gathered her courage and thought to herself that he wouldn't do anything with this many people around and walked to her desk. As she reached her desk he looked up at her and greeted.

" Hi. I'm Caleb Hooper and I'm here on behalf of my cousin Mia Benson" he said while handing over a business card to her. Andrea took a look at card it was card of the Hooper Private Limited. One of the leading business corporation of the days.

"Okay how can I help you? We were not notified about her absence.And do you have anything to prove your relation with her.Is everything okay with her?" Andrea enquired trying to keep her calm.

"Yes Miss Stewart she's fine. She's just had an operation regarding her eye problem which I'm sure you're aware of so the doctor suggested her to take rest. I'm just here to notify the school and help apply her note absence.As for proving my relationship with her, here you can talk to her yourself and confirm" he said handing over his phone to her. Andrea answered the phone and Mia's voice could be heard on the other end.

"Hello Miss Stewart I'm Mia .Sorry for not informing the school about my absence previously"

"It's okay Mia. How are you ? I heard about the operation I pray for your speedy recovery."

"I'm fine. Miss Stewart my cousin is there to take care of the formalities on my behalf .I hope it won't be a problem"

"It's okay I'll take care of the formalities you take rest."

"Thankyou Miss Stewart it means alot"

After the call she handed him his phone back and started with the procedure. After taking care of the everything she handed few documents and said "You need to get Mia's signature on those documents for the leave"

"That's all? Is there anything else?" Caleb asked

"Yes that will be all." Andrea replied

"Okay. Thank you Miss Stewart for the help." By the way do you mind me asking why you acted like that when you first saw me in the corridor?"

"Oh... actually you reminded of someone. Andrea replied

"Oh I guess his memory must scare you terribly for you to react that way." He said on his way out.

Blake came to pick her up after school. Somehow she just couldn't make peace with everything that happened today at school. She wanted to go to the police station for a cross check just for her peace of mind.Blake didn't argue and took her there. As soon as they reached the police station Blake asked about Officer Rollins. He was the incharge of that case and had been of constant help to them. Officer Rollins was on his way home when they met at the gate.Andrea rushed to him asking the questions that has been bothering her the entire day.

"Did he actually receive the death penalty? Is there any chance that he could have deceived that?"

Officer Rollins was a little surprised with this sudden enquiry and asked "Who are you talking about?"

"Adam Michael! Did he actually receive the death penalty?"

"Yes he did. Even you know the verdict then why are you asking about this all of a sudden?"

Andrea explained everything that happened today at the school. Officer Rollins led them to his room and looked through the records to confirm everything for Andrea's sake. The records clearly stated that the punishment was carried out. Officer Rollins stated that he even signed up for organ donation before his death and donated his eyes.Andrea could see everything that pointed out that Caleb and Adam are two different people but still Andrea was somewhat suspicious.Seeing her state Officer Rollins suggested that he'll look into the matter again.Andrea calmed down she knew it was useless to keep wondering about this so she decided to give this up and avoid any interaction with Caleb Hooper.

Blake didn't like to see Andrea in that state so he tried cheering her up. He ordered their favourite lasagna and chocolate mud cake and decorated the dinning table with candles.He served the food and called out to Andrea.When she came in she looked at brightly lit dinning table and gasped in surprise.

"When did you do a this?" she asked looking at the efforts that Blake put into cheering her mood.

"Just when you were getting fresh. Now come on the food will get cold." He said as he moved a chair for her motioning her to sit down which she did.

They enjoyed their dinner and decided to watch a movie. Andrea always liked romantic movies so they picked The Fault In Our Stars and cuddled up in the sofa together.Andrea's head was resting on Blake's chest when Blake asked "Hey are you okay after everything that happened today ?"

"I'm fine. It's just that everything happened so fast I panicked and he looked so similar that I just couldn't help the fear I had from back then it all came right back.But I guess Officer Rollins is right maybe they're two different people after all. I'm just gonna steer clear of him"

"Just know that I'm right here with you and I'll protect you no matter happens you know that right?" Blake said

"Yes I know. Blake I love you."

"I love you too baby." As soon as the words left his mouth Andrea captured his with hers in a kiss.Blake was taken by surprise but later gave in his full in that kiss.Blake's hand roamed on her body and settled on her breasts making her gasp in surprise and Blake used this opportunity to slip his tongue inside.

Andrea knew no matter what Blake was always going to be there for her.