Annabeth sighed.This business with Dan was really annoying.But then.....she couldn't just stand ans stare while Percy was Being bullied.There was something in his blue-green eyes, that sad glance that made her want to help him.Convincing Mr.Blofis was easy, the teachers were already waiting for a complaint.But many were sacred of Dan, his power, his money and his father.She guessed that she was playing with fire.One wrong move and she could find her school career cut short.That's why she was agitated by the message.

                                    Talking to Trident had been helpful.He was nice and his story was intriguing.she hoped that he was truly who he claimed to be.He could easily be a creepy stalker in real life.Internet anonymity was not necessarily always a good thing.

                       Her thoughts flashed to that message.who could it be.It was just a number. Despite keeping a low profile, there were still people who hated her.But then, she was sure that she had hidden in the shadows, sure that no one except for Percy had seen her.He couldn't have tried to bite a person who helped him, right?She pushed that thought away from her head.

                                     She shook her had as if to throw away those idiotic thoughts.As usual, she was just overthinking thins, just over analysing the problem and making it bigger than it really was.It was just an unfortunate, ill-timed prank call, noting more, nothing less.She  took her sketchbook, lying discarded on her bed and plugged her headphones. It was getting late but she didn't want to sleep.Her mind was too occupied.Suddenly she gave a start and looked to the calendar on her wall.Today was.......she quickly switched on her tablet.Her fingers shook as she entered the name of the site.There had been a competition to design a new wing for a famous apartment complex.She had entered and today was the day of it's result.She was the only teenager participating.The rest were all college kids and  there was no way for her to get a prize.But still....She ha forgotten with all the excitement from the text message.

                                                     She was nervous and her heart was beating fast.She didn't want to check.But she had too.She took a deep breath and clicked on the scores.Her eyes widened.She was the second runner up.She laughed out loud.It was great.She couldn't wait to tell Thalia and Piper .Consumed by her joy she failed to notice the ping on her phone.....indicating that she had a text message..........

                                     She was tired but sleep firmly eluded her.She was just too worked up.She groaned and got up.It was almost two in the morning. She huffed, annoyed as she pulled her hair into a messy bun and logged on.She checked Trident's story.She was ecstatic to see an update......Two chapters a day...how unusual, she thought as she clicked on the link.

Excerpt

   She was searching about orphanages as she packed.Her head hurt.This case was going nowhere.Idiotic people and their stupid ideas. There were a lot of orphanages and some had even closed down over the years.It would be difficult to find his origin.But why did he want to search for himself? What did he even mean by that? Was he so self-centred that he was willing to waste money so that someone would enquire about him? She didn't think so.The man had some sort of past and his reclusive nature was definitely suspicious.Maybe it was someone who had The same personality as him?The same appearance? she gave a start.That could possibly serve as a lead.Now to find out whether that man had any siblings or more specifically a doppelganger.

                                    Everyone has a Past.It can be a burden or your only salvation.Why are we so interested in someone's past?It's because our past can influence our present. We judge people based on their actions. but what right do we have to judge?What right do we have to pry into a person's past and try to excavate those long dead secrets that have been buried there and resurrect them? It only leads to unnecessary grief as though our past can change us, can define our actions,  reliving them may not be such a right choice.....

                                                               "Past?"Annabeth thought.Did she have a past?Yes, everyone had but some were more difficult to forget than the rest.Her past was okay, not good but not terrible either.Though her mother had left her she still had a family.Her step-mother was at least civil   and though her step-brothers were as annoying as hell , she couldn't imagine life without them. But what about Percy?She felt guilty as she wanted to find out his past.Do exactly what Trident had warned against  but she was too curious. A past for a person could be a taboo but she wanted to understand him better. Understand why he had so many masks up.Her head grew heavy with thoughts as sleep finally claimed her.

                The next morning she was about to call piper when she noticed the unread text message.Her phone dropped from her hand as her face morphed into one of shock.

                I hope you've thought about your actions.Dan's been suspended, snitch and I guess you'll be next................

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