My Favorite Incomplete Wish

Chapter 9-Familiar faces

Lyra's POV

Present

"I thought you guys were sneaky with the disguise, how were you even caught?" He asked me and i sighed

"Melissa has known me since we were kids. Theres no way she wouldn't have known it was me" i explained

"And i already expected that" i added

"You knew someone would recognize you and still took that risk?" He asked me in disbelief

"That was all part of the plan"

2 months ago

As Melissa and I wrapped up my story and motive, Melissa was happier than ever

For some reason, having this talk with her seemed to uplift both our moods

Soon, we walked back inside and Melissa got caught up with some guests

"Where's the bathroom by the way?" I asked her before she left and she told me it was on the first floor

I ascended the stairs and walked through the hallway, away from the party

Soon, i saw Melissa's room and as soon as i opened it- i was met with nostalgia

It was literally the same as before- the same way i had remembered it

The same grey/white walls and bed laying in the center of the room

Her room had always been plain but yet so beautiful that i fell in love with it

I took my time admiring the memories, and then walked to the bathroom

I spent the few minutes i had fixing my hair, and then just stared in the mirror

I have to make sure I don't get easily recognized- my brain warned me and i sighed

I didn't expect tonight to be such a whirlwind of emotions

Anyways- i should probably head out- i thought and walked outside the bathroom

As i was about to open the room door, i heard some noises outside and my hand froze over the door knob

I leaned in a little to listen closely, but the voices were too faint for me to hear anything

I have to go out but should i?- was the question i asked myself and then after finally convincing myself that we'll see what happens, i opened the door.

As soon as i did, someone pushed me back inside and closed the door behind them

"What the-" my words were cut off as he placed his hand on my mouth, quieting me

I looked at him confused

Tall man, grey eyes, devilish face- but he looks familiar.

"Who are you?" I finally asked him as he let go out his hand and he just stared at me

"Lyra" he smirked and i felt cold sweats forming on my forehead

How does he recognize me but i have no clue who he is?

"Who are you?" I asked again and he looked at me with mischievous contempt

"I knew it was you" he muttered as he leaned to my height, scanning my face

I was taken aback by this and i took a step back

"What are you doing" i mumbled as he scanned my face like a baby, and then finally moved away

"I'm Arthur- i know you know who i am but probably don't recall me yet" he said as he walked behind me

"Arthur" i muttered as i tried to recall him

No matter how hard i tried, the name didn't click in my head- and a memory didn't exist

"I don't know you" i said and he chuckled

"Of course you do, and not just you- Melissa knows me as well" he said smiling wide

Melissa, Arthur? Arthur and Melissa?

"ARTHUR VINCI?" I blurted loudly in shock and he silenced me

"Bingo" he whispered as he got closer and i blinked

"What are you doing at this party?" I asked him

"The same thing that you are" he said and i struggled to speak

Does he know why I'm here? Does he know about my revenge?

"Don't think too hard love, i was just invited because of my family- i assume it was the same for you" he said and i gulped the lump in my throat

"Lyra Harlow, its crazy meeting after 4 years" he said to me

"But wait" he said again and i looked at him

"Weren't you supposed to be dead?"