This time going back from work I wanted to make sure there weren't going to be any encounters like last time. However the moment I stepped out of the cafe I saw a sleek black SUV and if it wasn't for the familiar figure leaving on it I would have took off running again.

"What are you doing here?" I asked kind of breathless. I was sure I was going to get kidnapped for a second.

"It was getting dark and a beautiful young lady like you shouldn't be wandering in the streets alone at this time" he smirked taking my hand. Why is he-

Ohmygod

His soft but slightly chapped full lips lightly stroked the back of my hand.

He kissed my hand im-

The way his blue eyes full of mischief stared into my soul the whole time had me almost hyperventilating.

"let's get in the car shall we?" he smiled and walked me to the passenger seat still holding my hand and the opened the door for me.

"Aren't you a gentleman" I smiled lightly when he started driving.

"Of course, I should treat my princess right"

Did he just say my princess? Are my ears deceiving me?

I looked out the window observing everything we passed by. Suddenly I heard a phone ringing.

"Hello" he spoke "What do you mean you can't find h-it" his voice had gone down several tones in just a blink of an eye and I have to say it was blessing my ears. "Well I don't care if you can't you will do it, you messed up now you clean up the mess" he growled and hang up.

He looked really tense after that phone call and I wanted to ask what was wrong but that was obviously none of my business so I just kept my mouth shut.

"Sorry about that, it was just my cousin, I lent him my bike and he lost the key somewhere"

"That sucks" I said awkwardly.

Wow well done Aria. That's all you could come up with? That sucks?

"Yeah it does" he chuckled and then sighed.

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"oh my God can't you just discribe him? It's not like his hearing is bionic he won't hear anything" My best friend said over the phone

"No Sarah just shut up there is literally a wall separating us and I don't think it's soundproof" I whisper-yelled.

"If you don't tell me I'm coming over"

Now I know my best friend and when she says things like this she means it.

"fine" I sighed. "he's really hot Sarah" I declared and we both squealed

"Who's hot?" I suddenly heard a familiar deep voice which made me widen my eyes and my jaw drop.

Oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh!

"No one" I shook my head. I could hear Sarah laughing on the other line.

"Talk to you later" she whispered and before I could say anything she hang up.

"so who's that hot guy you were talking about?" he asked crossing his arms. He seemed way too serious.

"Just ah- a guy, you know?" I said awkwardly.

"Well-" he sat beside me on the bed. "-talk to me about him"

The serious stare he was giving me wasn't making it easier. I felt like I was being interrogated.

"He's ah just-" I paused searching for a possible answer.

"Who is he?" He whispered softly and lifted my chin up to make me look at him.

"He's just the pizza man where I used to live, you know I was talking to my best friend doing some girly talk just for giggles" I laughed nervously. He hummed and looked down.

"Too bad you won't see him again huh" he gave me a challenging look.

"I don't mind you know, he wasn't anything special" I scoffed.

"Damn right he wasn't" I could swear I heard a growl somewhere in between.

"So did you want anything?" I quickly changed the subject. I heard him mutter something under his breath "What?"

"I just wanted to tell you I'm leaving" he said standing up "Call me if you need anything".

"Isn't it a little late?"It was actually midnight and I was just scared because last time I was out at that time I had a gun pointing at me.

"Princess" he chuckled "are you worried about me?"

"I-I mean anyone would be worried, it's late and I know it's not the safest place-"

"Why? Did anything happen?" He immediately sat back down.

"Well I-"

"Tell me" he almost demanded.

"Can we not talk about this right now? You want to go? Go. I won't force you to stay I was just saying"

"Sorry" he muttered his face dropping.

"It's okay" I smiled. "You should go now, don't be late"

"Yeah"

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"Hey kitten"

I sighed

"What would you like to order?" I asked.

"You" the college guy said and all his friends laughed.

Buttheads

"I'm not on the menu, call me when you actually want to order something" I said as politely as I could and turned to leave.

"Calm down girl, you don't have to be a bitch"

"You-"

"I'm sorry did you just call my girlfriend a bitch? And that after shamelessly flirting with her with your poor flirting skills?"

I didn't know how to feel. I was surprised and fluttered at the same time. Did Alex just call me his girlfriend?

"I-I'm sorry sir, it won't happen again"

"For your own physical health it shouldn't" He growled dangerously low and then grabbed my hand and led me away.

"Stop I still have work to do" I whisper-yelled.

"Well I want to order"

"Fine what do you want?"

"A sweet Caramel macchiato with extra whipped cream and sprinkles on top"

Oof

"So what was the girlfriend thing all about?" I asked handing him his coffee.

"Just wanted to save you from those bastards"

"Don't say bad words" I whined

"Aw baby you're so innocent it's just adorable"

"Quit calling me that!"

"Can I just squish you?" he brought his hands up to touch my face but I slapped them away.

"No I have work to do. Bye"

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It's been about two weeks since I moved in with Alexander. We've both been really busy since I started my classes and he has a lot of work lately.

I wonder why he still chooses to share his apartment with someone when he obviously has a lot more money than what anyone would think.

It was just another night working late and I had to walk home since Alexander couldn't come to pick me up this time. I worked extra hours today.

Of course I was alarmed, I didn't want anything happening again so I  kept looking over my shoulder.

"Found you" I heard as I felt a hand on my shoulder. My breath got caught in my throat as I recognized this voice.

That was the voice of that guy holding the gun that night.

"Now don't move or else" I felt the cold metal against the back of my head.

I'm going to be dead in a few minutes and I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye to my uncle or my best friend.

I was panicking. My heart was racing I felt light headed. I felt my eyes water.

I didn't do anything to deserve this, I'm innocent. I wanted to cry out.

"remember me little girl?" I could almost hear his smirk as he talked even though I couldn't see him. "You shouldn't have stepped into my business"

"I promise I haven't told anyone a-and I'm not going to I swear!"

"I don't want your promises!" he growled. "That man got away because of you. You're in big trouble"

"I'm sorry just please don't kill me" I begged whispering.

Suddenly I felt the gun leave my head and heard the man yell in pain.

I turned around only to gasp at the sight.