I open the limo door and peer around, anxiously. I could have been murdered a mere few hours ago and I need to be more careful. I have heard news stories about Uber drivers murdering clients, but I never thought that could be me, but then again, I never thought someone would try to extort me and ruin my life.“Are you ok?” Bert asks me from the driver’s seat.I look around once more, “Is the detail here?”Bert nods, “Yes, I am not supposed to tell you but look to your right, 6 cars down. See the black SUV?”I look to where he mentioned and I do see the black SUV, “It’s just one?” I ask, looking at the sleek large vehicle.Bert chuckles, “Yes, but there are four security team members inside. Trust me, they can protect you.” I nod and watch one of the SUV doors open and a man steps out, “Look away!” Bert warns. I turn my attention to him, and he laughs, “Sorry, I am not supposed to tell you where or who they are.”I look in the side mirror and watch the security man look at the SUV, try
My alarm blares and I sigh, rolling over and turning it off. I look over and Karen isn’t in her bed. Her bed is still made and tighty. When she told me not to wait up, I didn’t think she meant she wouldn’t come home. This has never happened before.I sit up and check my phone. I have three messages, I read the first one which is from Mark, “Good morning gorgeous. I hope you slept well. I was wondering if I could take you to breakfast Sunday morning.” I smile at the message and type my reply, “Hello, handsome, I did sleep well.” My body tingles and I remember how Mr. Landa’s tongue made me feel. I sigh as I think this over; Sunday is supposed to be a big day. It’s the day I hope this nightmare ends. “I would love to do breakfast, but I do have afternoon plans.” I hit send and continue to the next message which is from Daniel, “BITCH, TGIF. We ARE GOING OUT TONIGHT, PERIOD. Meet me in the commons this morning, I got you a treat.” I smile and reply, “See you soon, BIATCH!”The last mess
“Ms. Jasper, did you hear me?” The cold eyes of Detective Lolly glare at me, and I slowly look up into his dark eyes. I can’t believe I am here and being questioned like some criminal. “Yes, sorry,” I say, fidgeting with my gold charm bracelet.“You told Karen and a Ms.-” he stops and looks down at his yellow notepad, “Ms. Brandy Mink, that you were almost mugged in your building and that you chased the suspect but fell. Ms. Mink says she handed you a tissue for your bloody nose and told you to report this issue to campus security, but you didn’t?” He looks at me with confusion and annoyance. I shake my head. I can’t tell him the truth. It could ruin my entire life. What’s ONE more lie?“Honestly sir,“ I begin, sitting up straighter, “I didn’t report it because I had nothing to report. I didn’t get a good look at the suspect. He was wearing all black and had a hood over his head. He didn’t get my purse and I wasn’t hurt or mangled,” tears now well in my eyes, “I get enough clout as
I look into Derrick’s eyes, and I can see hurt, but I don’t understand why. We have only hung out twice. He promised not to call me Annie anymore and we had fun, but he had called a girl over right after I left to “heal” him. He is ZERO reasons to be mad or jealous. I was feeling guilty but now I stop myself. A new feeling has taken its place; anger.“Excuse me?” I ask with my eyebrows raised. Derrick stares at me for a moment with his face frozen in shock, “Is there a reason why I can’t date, Seth?” I ask with annoyance. Derrick’s face finally moves, and he looks down, shaking his head, “No, Seth deserves a date, I guess. In fact, I don’t think he has ever had one.” He chuckles.This annoys me further. Why does everyone make fun of Seth? He seems fine to me. Even more so, he’s on the same playing field as me, nerdy and underestimated. “He seems sweet!” I shoot back, venom-coating my words, “And you know what else, he’s not a player, Derrick. You seem shocked but we aren’t dating o
Stalker POVI have been following my beautiful Audrey whenever I can. I felt so terrible that night she chased me, and she fell. I wanted to turn around and go help her. I wanted to make sure she wasn’t hurt; she is my everything, but I couldn’t. My same plan is in place. I just need to get her to trust me and tell me all her secrets. I will earn that trust slowly. I get closer to her every day. I watch every morning as she walks to class. Her blonde hair is always lovely. Braided, straightened or in a ponytail, she is perfect. The way her feet pace the pavement with fierce determination. She knows the campus is uninviting to her, but she doesn’t care. She is determined to be the best lawyer this school has ever created, and I amend her for it. We will be a power couple.I have no real intentions of hurting her, but I need to scare her. I am afraid Sunday will not go as she has planned. I am not sure what her plan is, but she will not catch me, ever. I will be the one to save her fr
I finally wipe all my tears and sigh, laying in my bed. I look at Karen’s empty neat bed and my heart hurts. I couldn’t tell Detective Lolly the truth that I was being blackmailed. It just wasn’t an option, but he also seemed to think Karen was being targeted so maybe wasn’t related to me. With that thought, I feel like 100 pounds has been lifted off my shoulders. My phone buzzes and I sit up, grabbing it out of my purse, “We still on?”I stare at the red envelope I set on my desk; I don’t want to know what it says, yet. I want to forget this whole thing ever happened. Maybe I can; just for tonight? I smile at Daniel’s text but frown. I want to go but at the same time, my roommate is in the hospital, and I am being blackmailed. I don’t really feel like having fun but then again, maybe I need some to keep the stress level down.“Yes, meet me at my dorm at 7 PM,” I reply, looking at the time. It’s 6 pm and that gives me plenty of time to pick a killer outfit and look fabulous. I can’t
The white powder crunches under my flats and I shiver as Daniel looks at me, “So, where do we start? Mulligans or Loonies?” he smirks, pointing to the two bars that are across the street from one another.I look at both buildings and then at the snow. I could care less which one we go to. They both have an Irish feel, but both will be filled with the arrogant, rich assholes that I have to deal with daily, so it doesn’t matter. “Mulligans,” I say giddily, as I grab Daniel’s arm. Tonight will be different because I said so.“Sounds good to me and remember, don’t dream of buying one drink. It’s all on me tonight.” Daniel says as he leads the way across the street. Cars pass by and the snow falls as I look around; it’s beautiful.We get to Mulligans’ front door and Daniel grabs the handle, “Remember, you are beautiful when you smile.”I look at Daniel and flip my hair, “I am beautiful even when I grimace.” I tease.Daniel laughs and pulls the front door open, talking, and loud laughter
My head is spinning, and I know I am drunk as we sit down. I have barely eaten today and now have drunk too much, too quickly. A waitress walks by, and I smile, grabbing her attention, “Can we please have some baked potato fries.” I ask. She smiles and nods, “Sure thing, anything for you?” she asks Daniel, eyeing him; he is a handsome man. Daniel shakes his head, and she walks away, smiling. “You have an admirer.” I grin at him.He grins back as he looks around him, “And you have several. You are hot, Audrey and you look incredible tonight.” I giggle as I hold up my glass so we can clink them together and take a deep breath. I am being stared at but I hadn’t noticed. “Okay, you can keep big secrets, right?” I ask himDaniel takes a sip of his drink and smiles, “Of course, Audrey. You are my best friend. I would never tell your secrets.” He says, taking my hand. I smile back and sigh, leaning toward him.“Good, because I have many.” I sigh. Daniel’s eyes light up and he sits next to