I stare at the guy and arch my brows.
“You’ve got business?… well this ain’t a workplace” He grin and exposes his tobacco stained teeth.
“I bet we can do business here” He brings out his phone and thrusts the screen at my face.
“Yeah you go… do you know her” I glanced at the screen and almost gasp out when I saw Emilia displayed on the screen. My heart beat accelerates and I clench my teeth to remain calm.
“No… I don’t?” He stares hard at me for a second before thrusting the phone back into his pockets.
“You sure you don’t know her or where she lives huh?” I purse my lips and shake my head sideways.
“I .. don’t have the slightest idea where she lives too why?” He nods slowly.
“I just wanted to know her. You know.. she’s a pretty little girl, cute too yes? I shrug.
“Yeah…” I reply and he nods and smile again.
“I think I’d like to know a girl as cute as her… I bet I’m gonna enjoy her company a great deal” He smiles weirdly again.
“Nice meeting you Sandy…” The smile disappears immediately and he walks down the stairs. I stare at him till he was outta the building before slamming the door shut and rushing into the kitchen. I dial Emilia’s line and she picks up on the first ring.
“Emilia!… don’t come over to my house anymore!” I blurt out in a rush.
“Huh?… why!” she raise her voice clearly surprised.
“I’m gonna explain everything once I get to you… but no matter what you do, don’t stop by at my apartment emmy!… I’d text you the address of the restaurant we would meet up in. Be there in ten minutes emmy.. don’t blow this, its important!” I hung up without waiting for her reply and quickly punched in the address. I rushed into my room and freshen up. I pick up my car keys from the nightstand and padded out of the room and through the short hallway leading to the living room. I pack my hair into a rough ponytail and walk out of the apartment. I lock up and hastily go down the stairs. I walked out of my apartment and got into my car. I slide in and ignite the engine and drive out. i drop my phone on the dashboard, a million thoughts on my mind. I’m sure that dweeb is up to no good. Why would he possibly be asking of emmy!. Definitely something is wrong somewhere. I have this sickening gut feeling that Emilia ain’t safe anymore.
I pull up at the front of the restaurant minutes later and got out, slamming the door shut behind me. I look around the busy street as the afternoon sun hit me. I puff out a breath and walk towards the restaurant. I look around carefully to be sure the guy isn’t stalking me before I step in. I walk towards a booth and sit on it, impatiently waiting for her. I order a glass of juice and sip at it. I glanced at my wristwatch constantly and at the door entrance.
She walks in five minutes later and I gape at her. Holy fuckin shit is this Emilia!. I stare her bouncy hair and knee length cream coloured gown. She walks towards me hastily unaware of the stares she was getting from different booths. She sit across me and I close my mouth shut. Oh my gee!
“Hey Sandy…” She flashed me a grin as she place her purse on the table. I stare at her perfectly manicured fingernails and I blink my eyes to focus. She had even gotten a body wax.. jeez!. Her skin was now looking fairer and smoother. How did fuck did she transform this way!.
“What in the freaking hell happened” I wave my hand at her body and she chuckled and tuck her hair back.
“Didn’t know how too. Liam gave me a note to deliver to a address. I couldn’t decipher what was written cos it was written in Spanish. Turns out it was a big fashion house plus beauty salon, he had wanted me to shop and visit the spa” I hung my mouth in surprise.. This Is so fuckin crazy!.
“Damn Emilia he fuckin did a great job!… I barely recognise you damn!” I rake my eyes down her body again, admiring the new Emilia.
“Jeez I wish Dylan could be as romantic as he is” A blush crept up her cheeks and i smirk at her. I suddenly remember the ratfaced guy and my face scrunch up my face frowning.
” What’s the issue ” She asked as a waiter appears.
“I’d just have hamburgers and a glass of juice please” She tells him and he nods and leave. I thread my fingers through my hair and lean forward.
“Emilia… I don’t know but I think you’re in danger” I watch as her smile drops and a frown creases her brows.
“What… do… you mean by that” Her tone was panicky. The waiter comes with her order and drops it and leave.
“A guy stopped by my apartment minutes ago. And he asked about you, asked if i knew you. He also had your picture on his phone” She frowns.
“Huh!?” she voice out in surprise
“I don’t know why the fuck he’s looking for you but I’m certain it ain’t for a good reason.. do you have any idea why he’s looking for you?” She treads her fingers through her hair and sigh. I suddenly feel guilty for ruining her mood.
“I don’t have the slightest idea why. What does he wants to see me for!” She pause and chew her lips thoughtfully. I slide my palm across the table and reach for hers. I squeeze it in assurance
“Nothing is gonna happen to you emmy.. don’t you worry. But I suggest you play safe for now okay” She puffs out a breath and sigh again.
“You know… I also had an encounter with a strange guy. I was waiting for a cab one night when I left your house. And then a car stops slowly in front of me and the window rolls down. I saw a guy who was real scary and he stared at me weirdly” She mutters lowly. I palm myself and cup my chin as I rest my elbow on the table.
“This shit is crazy, I’m certain its the same guy who stopped by today. What the fuck does he want!?” She shrugs.
“I don’t know sandy, but I sense trouble. And you know what, I guess its partially cos liam is with me” I arch my brows thoughtfully.
“Yeah… that could be true emmy. Why don’t you let liam know about this… he might be of help you know” She shake her head sideways.
“No I don’t think its a great idea. I’m sure he’s not gonna let me outta that apartment again and damn I’m gonna die of boredom” She roll her eyes and I chuckle. She takes the hamburger and begins to eat.
“But I still prefer you’d tell him about this emmy.. you’re better be bored and safe than out in the open and you’re in danger” She chew on her food and huffs
“Sandy… where did I go wrong? all I did was let a stranger in my house and this is what I get… I’m suddenly hunted!” I sigh pitifully.
“Come on emmy it was worth the stress. He changed your boring lifestyle remember?” She shrugs.
“I’d better be a nerd and live peacefully than be this way and I’m in danger sandy” I breathe out tiredly. This is really crazy. Who could be after her. Last I checked it’s the cops after liam, and that ratfaced guy definitely didn’t look like one.
“Come on emmy… let me drop you home” She nods and finish up her snacks. I pay up and we walk out of the restaurant. we get into the car and I ignite the engine.
She lean against the seat as I drive out and we go silent. I puff out a breath as I drive. Jeez I guess she’s so scared right now. I drive in silence till we get to her apartment. I kill the engine and stare at her.
“Emmy…” I call in concern and she turns to stare at me.
“Its gonna be alright okay.. you’ve got to believe that” She nods and sigh.
“Okay sandy thanks” She unstraps her seatbelt.
“And… you’ve got to tell liam all that has happened, you need to emmy” She grabs her purse from the dashboard.
“Fine.. i will sandy. I hope everything goes fine” She mutters wearily and I tweaked her ears.
“Stop being such a grouch emmy nothing is gonna happen alright” She chuckled and pull me into a hug.
“Thanks Sandy…. you’re the best” I grin widely as we withdraw.
“I sure am emmy” I smirk and she laughs.
“Okay sandy, take care okay, are you gonna drop by tomorrow?” I roll my eyes.
“Of course I would, I wouldn’t want you to die of boredom” I grin and she chuckles and step out. She slams the door and wave at me from the window. I smile in return and ignite the engine and drive out. I do hope everything is gonna be alright.
Emilia’s pov
I step into the apartment wearily and close the door, leaning against it. I can’t believe this is happening. I get off the door and walk to the couch. I plonk down on it as I hear liam walk up the stairs. I stare at him as he walks up and all my worries seem to dissipate as he stares at me intensely. My nerves tingle and I resist the urge to run into his arms for warmth. I think I’m going crazy.
” Wow…. I never imagined you’d look this way small ass” His voice was husky and he ambled towards me and sit opposite me. He cross his legs and continues staring at me. I chew on my lower lip and huff
“You okay?” He asks in concern and comes over sit beside me. I stare into his blue orbs and I suddenly pull him into a hug pressing my cheeks against his ches as I breathe in his scent. I close my eyes and remain there for a few seconds. It was what I wanted right now. Him so close to me makes me feel safe, makes me forget my worries. I don’t know if I’m going crazy.. What is happening to me for Pete’s sake. He hugs me back as he rubs his palm up and down my back.
“Come on talk to me” He coos and withdraw. I tuck my hair to the back of my ears and tell him what had happened. His face goes taut with anger when I was done.
“You don’t fuckin mean it small ass” He says through clenched teeth.
“Yeah liam, and I’m so scared” I mutter lowly and his gaze softens. He scoops closer to me and cup my cheek.
“Nothing is gonna happen to you while I’m here small ass… trust me?” I chew my lip as I stare at his lips. I tear my gaze away from him, not liking the thoughts I was having in my head.
“Alright liam” I sigh and nod. He press a kiss to my forehead and get off the couch, pulling me up gently.
“Now let’s forget about that, how about I teach you another Spanish meal recipe for dinner” I look up at him as a smile tug at my lips.
“I bet I would love that” I reply and he grins as we walk to the kitchen.
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I pack my hair into a ponytail as I stare at my reflection in the mirror. Dinner had been great and for once I didn’t feel bored. He has a way of making me feel safe and happy at the same time. I get off the chair and walk out of my room and into the living room. I walk down the stairs to the room beneath. Liam was busy on his laptop shirtless. I sit on a stool and watch him work. He spares me a glance above the lid of his laptop and arch his brows. I chuckle and look away. He slams the laptop shut and goes over to his large bag containing his things. He pulls out a black denim jacket and puts it on. He brings out a smaller black bag and walks over to me.
“I’m gonna be out throughout the night small ass” I arch my brows.
“Huh?” He’s gonna be sleeping out tonight?.
“Yeah.. I’ve got some few things to do” He opens the bag and brings out a gun. I stare at it and look up at him.
“Why do you wanna go liam” I blurt out immediately, a sudden feeling of déjà vu in my guts. He stares at me in surprise before smirking.
“Don’t tell me you’re missing me already huh” I roll my eyes dramatically and he chuckles.
“I’m just asking liam… it’s pretty dangerous now you know” I say and shrug. He scoffs and stuff the gun into pants pocket.
“The fuck it is small ass, and it would always be, that ain’t gonna stop me from doing what I want to do” He packs his hair into a ponytail, and puts on a beanie as picks up his phone from the table. I purse my lips as I watch him.
“I’m gonna be using this door” He jabs his thumb to the door at the corner of the room and I arch my brows in surprise.
“You’ve been making use of this door since!” I blurt out in surprise. He chuckles and nod.
“Yeah… its damn cool you know” I roll my eyes.
“What If you’re caught by the other neighbours” I get off the stool and fold my arms. He sighs.
“It leads to the backyard no one is gonna be there now okay…” I bit my lip and nod.
“Okay liam. Be careful” He walks to the door and I wanted to tell him to stay back, not to leave me all alone but i push the thoughts away and watch him open the door. He turns to look at me as his gaze pierced mine. For a moment I thought he was gonna lean in and kiss me, ashamed to admit it was what I badly wanted but he pulls me into a hug instead. I blink my eyes as he wraps his arms around me protectively. He pulls away seconds later
“I’d be back tomorrow okay and we’d prepare another dish yes?” I chuckle and nod.
“Sure liam” I mutter lowly. He smile down at me before turning back to the door and began to climb up the iron railings. I close the door behind me and lean against it. I blink continuously, suddenly wishing he didn’t go. Somehow I felt something bad was gonna happen.
I slid down till I sat on the floor. I pull my knees to my chest as I felt tears burn the back of my eyes.