With trembling hands, I pick up the letter and turn it searching for an address.
"No address, that means it was personally delivered."
I open the envelope and take out the note reading to myself. Strange writings are on the piece of paper and I tear it throwing the pieces into the bin.
"Calm down Nine, you need to relax."
I take numerous breathes to calm down and after a while, my nerves relax and I pack my bag.
"Am heading out first Luna."
"Am a little held up, guess I'll be working overtime today."
"Don't push yourself too hard then. Text me when you get home."
She waves a dismissive hand without looking up from her computer. With a sigh, I head out of the hospital.
"No more alleys this time, let's stick to the well lit paths."
I stick to the well lit path filled with waves of people on their way from work. I stop by a bench and turn around scanning my back.
(That's weird, for a second I thought I was being followed.)
Shrugging the thought aside, I proceed down a path with less people than before.
(There's that feeling again, am I being followed?)
Not wanting to confirm my assumptions, I take out my phone and dial Blacks number. He picks up on the third ring.
"Sister?"
"Can you come find me. I have a strange feeling that am being followed."
"Where are you?"
I quickly explain my location and hang up feeling a bit relieved. As I turn to continue my journey, a pair of strong arms grab me and pull me back.
"Ah-"
I fall to the ground and a pair of hands seal me in. I look up only to be met by the most beautiful guy I've ever seen. His emerald green eyes peer down at me and I find myself blushing under his intense gaze.
"Um- could you please get off me?"
I place my hands on his toned chest and try to push him away but his weight sinks onto me and my heart skips a beat at how close we are.
"You-"
He brings his lips to mine in a passionate kiss and my eyes widen in shock. I struggle to free myself under his grasp but he deepens the kiss and I shut my eyes as I feel one of his hands trailing up my stomach.
"Sister!"
The stranger's weigh lifts from me as Black yanks him by his collar. I quickly get to my feet and rush to Black's side adjusting my clothes.
"Are you okay?"
My hand comes to my mouth and the guy smirks.
"How dare you do that to her. I'll kill you."
Black throws a punch in his direction and the guy easily side steps it retaliating it with an attack of his own. The two engage in a fierce fight their strengths both at par. Recovering from the shock, I rush towards the two struggling men.
"Hey! Stop it!"
The two completely ignore my shouts still fighting and anger bubbles inside of me. I clench my hands into tight fists and walk towards the two who are struggling on the ground.
"I said STOP IT!"
The two immediately turn to me surprise written all over their faces. I plant my hands on my hips and tap my foot impatiently. The both of them get up from the ground with their heads bowed.
"Well?"
"Sister I..."
"You know better than to engage in a fight."
Black's shoulders slump and he slowly nods. I turn my gaze to the stranger who meets my eyes with a fierce gaze of his own.
"I love my women with an authoritative aura like yours."
My hands tremble with anger and I walk towards him. A loud echo sounds through the quiet park as my hand crosses his face in a hard slap. He looks at me shock creased over his brow and I huff and turn from him.
"Hmph."
I walk down the path leaving the two on their own. I can feel their gaze on me but I don't dare look back, I hurry home and close the door behind me. I sink onto the floor my back against the door hugging my knees to my chest. There's a soft knock on my door and I ignore it pulling the sheets up my head. The door clicks and I hear soft footsteps walking into the room and seconds later, a hand gently rests on my shoulder.
"Am sorry sister, don't be mad at me."
Despite myself, a small smile forms on my lips at this. Black's hand rests on my shoulder for a few more minutes before lifting. Seconds later the door shuts softly and I lower the sheets from my head.
"Guess I owe them a chance for an explanation. I really let my anger and shock control me. And I should probably check on that stranger. I think that slap must have hurt."
I shake my head as the stranger's kiss plays in my head. With a more relaxed brain, I quickly drift off to sleep. The following morning, I turn and my hands land on something hard and warm. I open my eyes and blink wearily, I turn to my side and laying beside me is the stranger from the previous night. Heat rushes to my face after seeing him half dressed. Before I can control myself, an ear piercing scream leaves my lips and the door bursts open as Black rushes into sight.
"What happened?"
His eyes widen at the sight before him and he looks away sheepishly.
"Black?"
"Damn, are you always so noisy in the morning?"
"Who let him in?"
"That's what I want to know too, I was hoping you could explain how he got into the house."
"Am I not allowed in my woman's house? You're mean."
"What do you mean your woman?"
He shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly and the single act captivates me and I find myself staring at his well built figure before me.