Eve's pov-
Everything seems so foreign. Standing next to his bike, I try to register the fact that Alex could go to such extents just to get me in bed. As I stood there waiting for him, a sudden loud noise filled the air. One, two, three, four.... consecutive gunshots were heard. I flinched at the sudden sound that shook me to my core. I, taken aback, started to sob. 'Did he.... kill them' was all I could think of. 'Alex, is he dead?'. Yes, what he did was inhuman and I could never forgive him for what he did but him actually dying is a whole other thing. I could never imagine that, for anyone. Except my dad (that's a whole another story though). But no matter how hard I try, my mind just keeps thinking about 'what if' I did not have him (the stalker) to save me today. The one who is apparently killing people out there just because they had the ill intentions of harming me, considering the situation still hadn't gotten out of hand.
I, then, saw him walking towards me, exiting the narrow alley-way. From the corner of my eyes, I could see his helmet... covered in.. blood?! I shifted my gaze to look him directly in the eye. The helmet, still covering his face, made it impossible for me to see him properly. But maybe that's what he wants for now, so, I respected his decision.
He stood there, in front of me and took a hard minute to study my expressions. Then he spoke- "Eve, I know you probably hate me because of what I did or maybe are even scared of me now and I won't sugarcoat it. The moment I saw you crying, when he was choking you and touching you inappropriately, I couldn't hold it back anymore. I completely lost it. You should know this, I've had my eyes on you for a long time, longer than you could imagine but never have I ever even once thought about touching without your consent, let alone bringing tears to your eyes. That is literally my worse nightmare. Looking at all that made me lose any sort of self control that I have tried to have up until now". I looked at him blankly, not know what to say to this confession. 'Should I be scared or Should I be thankful?' is what I thought. He saved me, yes but- "Is Alex dead?", I worded out my thoughts without realising. I continued in the haze- "are they all... like dead dead?".
He looked at me in the eye, his eyes showing no guilt or remorse and his silence answered my question. I nodded, trying to process that four people were now dead because of me. I know they were thrash people but... "I understand. I'm trying to. Thank you for showing up today. You always do. I know I should be scared of you but you just always protect me. Save me when I'm in danger. I still don't fully understand why.. why me. I should be scared, but I'm not. And that's crazy but that's what it has now turned into, us". I took a deep breath and said- "Can we just leave?. I don't wanna be here any longer". He nodded his head in response but what I did next caught him off guard. Moving forward, I hugged him tightly, wanting to seek some comfort after all of what had just happened. Hesitantly, he reciprocated my action and wrapped his arms around me, caging me in a bone crushing hug. I realised as we hugged, that I really needed it right then. "I'll take you somewhere safe. Okay? You're safe now, Eve. I'll make sure you always are."- He said, almost as if he was reassuring himself more than me.
Detaching himself from me, he lifted me up by my waist as if I were a five year old who weighs nothing. He placed me on the back seat of the bike and then settled himself as well. Turning on the engine, we drove off to an unknown destination. I wrapped my arms around his waist, hugging him tightly from behind. During the ride, I thought of what I'd say to my Mum and Emma. I don't wanna tell them all of what happened. I didn't want to worry them. I decided to simply leave them a text saying that I was at Oli's house for the night.
The bike then stopped, pulling me out of my thoughts. I saw a hotel in sight and he motioned me to get off. I did and he parked the bike. He approached me, reaching his hand out to me, suggesting me to hold it. I did. We entered the hotel and my first thought was that I'd entered a palace. I was very extravagant and it's ambience, structure and design undeniably screamed money. Moving ahead, we saw the lobby and he told me to wait in the waiting area, him going towards the reception.
Stalker's pov-
The moment she said she wasn't scared of me and felt safe around me, my heart skipped a beat. I thought that maybe she wouldn't feel very comfortable going home and staying there alone tonight so after talking to her, I decided to take her somewhere safer instead. We entered the hotel lobby and I left her side which I'm just now realising is becoming harder as if it's a body moving away from fire in a heavy snow.
I looked at receptionist who disinterestedly asked me if I wanted to book a room. I then removed my helmet for just a second so she could see my face clearly. Just like I had thought, the moment she saw my face, her treatment towards me changed completely. I asked her to give me the best and the most comfortable suite, to which she nodded and gave me the key card to the vip room of the hotel.
Approaching Eve, I held her hand and led her the way. Once we reached the room, I spoke to her- "Here is the key, darling. Take a good, warm shower and sleep well okay?. And baby, sorry as I won't be able to accompany you for now because I have something to care of. So just rest, don't think too much and I'll call you in the morning".
I could see hesitance on her face to my words as if she wanted me to stay just as much I did. She understandingly nodded and gave me a hug again and then without saying anything, entered the room.
Checking that the door was locked, I took out my phone and dialed Escareno's number. Escareno, you might remember. The math professor at Eve's college. He is my right hand man and a deploy at her collage to keep a close eye on her. After a few rings, he picked up the call and I started- "Escareno, I hope you took care of the situation.". He replied- "Yes, everything's under control, sir. The three bodies have been disposed off without any traces and Alex is in the basement". Before I could reply, he continued- "I have also come across an interesting fact. All these men except Alex were involved in the underground fighting and the last fight they had was with none other than you know who". Sighing, I said- "Well, it's definitely messed up now that they're dead. This might backfire on him though. So, make sure you clear any sort of possible consequences that he might have to face". With an "i will", he disconnects the call.
I thought to myself as I rode down to the warehouse that this might be a bigger mess than I had expected. If Alex too was involved in the underground fights then there's a chance that he is aware about him as well. Well, I guess I'll have to ask him for myself. With this thought, I enter the basement of the warehouse.