I froze up. His voice was too close for comfort his figure slowly moving in the darkness. My heart was in my stomach, mind a blank. He knew what fear was and its knows it's in under control. I closed my eyes trembling waiting for any kind of pain. I waited and waited yet it never came. When I opened my eyes again he was in front of me smiling in a crazed state and pulled out a syringe. My body went into pilot mode acting quickly. Throwing my pillow at it distracted him long enough for me to move and run behind him. In turn gave me the perfect opportunity to tackle him down to the floor. Sadly, I only made it to his side as he laughed at me grabbing my arm.
"What's so funny" I growled about to punch at his side, "Who are you?"
"Pipe down you spoiled brat" he growled at me his piecing eyes glared. My leg making contact to his body, as he fell down, I quickly got on top trying to pin him down but then he smiled at me.
"You seem to have recovered from the shock of losing your boyfriend. Was he really anything to you?"
I felt a lump in my throat and overwhelming sadness just at the thought of Bran. He must have noticed and took the opportunity to grab my arms flipping us, he smirking knowing he won. I cursed at myself.
"To bad" he said. His body weight pressed down on me.
"Get the fuck off me you fucking murderer!" I struggled to free myself, getting one of my legs lose. It gave me an upper hand as I hooked my leg around his, trying to flip us again yet he just laid there smiling. I swiftly made my move flipping us and jabbed at the neck area as I pushed him away from him.
With a loud roar I yelled "Out!" I kicked his chest hard as he gasped for air. At that moment I heard Ben heading down the hallway barking like no tomorrow. The man laid there eyes closed not moving an inch. I went off to grab some rope or a belt anything to tie up that monster. All the while making sure Dad didn't barge into my room. At that moment I noticed that dad had left, it made me feel better knowing he didn't get hurt by that mad man.
After gathering what I needed, I came back tying up the man and began to look for anything to identify him. All I found was cash, a piece of gum, and a box that had placed the syringe with the liquid bottle.
I sat down on the bed as Ben got up. Petting him I waited until the mad man woke up.
After a few, he finally woke up. He groaned, hissed, and cursed (most likely to me).
"Why did you do that to me?" he spoke calmly after finally done giving himself a pity party. I growled and so did Ben.
"You don't get to ask questions here monster" I stood up and glared at him trying my hardest not to snap. But he only asked the same thing.
I rolled my eyes "I did it because you were trying to kill me! Now answer me. What made you kill Bran?"
He chuckled softly looking at me with amusement. I realized I never got a good look at this beast. He looked to be in his mid twenties, pale skin, black messy hair, light thin pink lips. What really got my back shivering was his eyes... red like a dying rose. They were like a demons based off fairy tales.
He spoke "Do I scare you? Or rather my eyes give you the chills."
I backed up and gave myself a second "I'm not scared of you!" I growled. "Answer my question beast."
"He looked very injured and needed a doctor. So I put him out of his miserable life for his own good. Like he needed to live any longer."
I bite my lips and tired not to cry "You're the worst kind of monster."
"Calling me a monster is degrading young woman." he smiled wickedly. A shiver went down my spine.
"What is your name then?" I sat down, he followed with his eyes.
"I'm Smiley, Doctor Smiley."
He looked at Ben, eyes brighten up like a child. I patted Ben to see the beasts reaction yet there was none. My eyes steady on him but he then slowly tried getting up.
"What do you tend on doing with me?" his tone felt empty. Tilting his head a smile came to place it "Do you want to kill me? If so go ahead I'd like to see the results."
I didn't feel comfortable anymore, my stomach turned at the thought of seeing another body. I quickly changed to a new subject "Why are you called Doctor Smiley?"
He looked away showing no interest "Its a long story I rather not talk about, woman."
I stared at him for a while when he began to look around my room, observing. I giggled softly only for him to turn his head back at me, frowning.
"What's so funny" he growled but I kept giggling. He asked again and I stopped my laughing fit.
"Just that you're acting like a child" I smiled but he growled only pushed it off. I smiled wider "See a child."
"Shut up or I'll fix that smile of yours" he growled louder. I only shrugged not even feeling a bit threatened. He tired to get up, slowly realizing he couldn't he wiggled to the door. Frowning my brows I got up, Ben following. When I heard the front door open.
"Babygirl, I got Chinese food for dinner tonight" my dad yelled as I heard footsteps walk around. I got up almost panicking looking outside my door, realizing I've been taking up too much time. I looked back to see if the monster untied itself and ran off. I groaned knowing well I missed my chance to lock him up.
I ran down the hall, finding my dad holding a bag in his hand while walking over to the table, I smiled nervously.
"Honey? What's wrong?" My dad had sensed my mood quickly, I frowned. Placing the bags down my dad looked over at me.
"I'm fine" I forced myself to smile as my dad walked closer giving me a hug. I hugged him back holding on to the fear and tears that wanted to escape.
"How about we have ice cream first? How's that sound?" My father smile.
"I love that idea, dad" I smiled my lips trembling. He nodded, heading to the freezer taking out the tub of ice cream, while I walked to the cabinet to grab the bowels and spoons. My dad sat at the dinner table setting up the food and plates.
He chugged down the rest of what ever was in a cup. He walked to the sink quickly washed it then looked at me, I only smiled. He headed back to the table and started to scoop ice cream. We enjoyed each others company and started to ramble on about superheroes. It actually felt like nothing really happened that day. But I knew better.
...
After a few hours dad went off to bed and I did as well. I went to the dresser took out my pj's then started to get undressed. Noticing something sticking out of my dresser. I held the piece of paper, on it was a phone number and a name, then I snapped back. It was James who handed it to me. I didn't really look at James or even remember what he looked like. Is it bad to text a cop? Hardly knowing what to do I grabbed my phone texting the number then hit send. Not long did I get a response.
~"Hello? Who's this?" He texted. I thought of what to say next without thinking I sent "It's Sarah Grove. Random question; What do you like to do for fun?" as soon as I read it, I gasped and faceplamed myself knowing damn well its suppose to be mutual. He texted back again.
~"Read, watch TV shows and play video games." He replied. I smiled I was about to say something until he sent something else ~"Why do you ask?"
I thought for a little then replying "I wanna keep my mind off what I've been through."
I put down my phone quickly putting on my pj's before he texted back. When he did I felt a little better talking to another person, even though if it was someone I barely knew that's why you make friends right? We texted for a few hours until I started to notice it was almost midnight. I told him goodbye but he didn't texted back I figured he must have went off with his job and all. Then my phone went off.
~"Do you have any plans Sunday?" He texted. I was a little taken back yet excited to answer him so I took a breath, started to type
~"No not really why?" his reply took a bit long.
~"Would you like to go out for some coffee? My chief said to investigate a bit more on the matter." he texted back. It sound serious which I took some time to think about it. I was meaning to report what happened but the whole coffee bit is a bit much. I tap my fingers, biting my lips. I didn't know what to expect from him.
In a short sigh I replied "Sounds great. What time do you want to meet?"
~"How about eleven?" He texted quickly. I told him it was fine he sent a smiley face then said his goodnight. I laid down curled up, wrapping myself in an blanket, and slowly drifted off to sleep.
...
"Sarah" a voice charmed. I yawned looking for the voice's souse. I smiled slightly opening my arms to Cathy and Nathan. Nathan had been one of the good friends of Cathy's. He's always been very informational about anything fashionable, gossip, and note worthy. Nathan is short in height pared to me. His short sun kissed hair, blue ocean eyes, and light pink skin make him such a cute guy.
"How do you feel sweetie? And may I say that outfit is working for you" he smiled. I laughed hugged him tight then told him and Cathy what happened. I spelt everything expect for the monster, that broke into my house last night. They gasped after I was done explaining.
"O. M. G! I'm so sorry you had to see that" Nathan held me his body shook. "He was a messed up guy but to get payback like that is too much, even for a dickless guy like him."
I sighed nodding my head "It really hasn't hit me yet but right now I'm glad you guys are here" Cathy looked at me then jumped.
"So the police officer gave you his number and he wants to chat about what happened? But not at the police station? He might just wanna date you." she teased. I rolled my eyes then started walking to the closet dressing myself up for school. Cathy and Nathan sat on my bed still teasing about James. I didn't really notice anything until something hit me.
"Cathy" I stopped myself so did she then Nathan.
"Yeah" she raised a brow looking into my way so did Nathan. Then a knock sounded on the door. She looked at the door curious.
A male voice spoke "Is Sarah in here?" Cathy couldn't help but squirrel. I quickly got dressed and opened the door.
He was tall, had dark curly hair, sweet brown sugar eyes, chin dipped in and lips a tint of pink. his outfit was all black and a badge hanging around his neck. It was James. How the hell di- never mind. I felt dumb letting an older man, who I barely knew - let a lone flirt with me after seeing my ex's dead body - walk into my room. What is wrong with me?
"Sarah" James smiled with those sweet eyes. He walked over then looked over at Cathy and Nathan who both stared at him. Cathy began drooling over him. I rolled my eyes, she was only speechless. He smiled giving her a greeting, then I was about to say something when Nathan growled.
"You can't just walk in her life and take our Sarah. She's been though enough. So piss off" I gasped at him then looked over at James and Cathy which had the same amazed expression. Nathan only glared at him then quickly hugged me tightly hissing like a cat.
James didn't argue but he kindly asked both of them "If that's how you feel then would you like to come?" which they both agreed immediately. I rolled my eyes. James lead us out of the house to walked over to a dark blue truck. James let us in first. It was nice and gentleman for him to do that for us. He then went in, it was kind of awkward in the car but Cathy started bragging about me and what I've done. I just hope she doesn't say too much. This could be trouble.