Stairs to the stars

Chapter 5 : There's another person

I stared at the two papers that contained a phone number. I quickly glanced out the window, hoping that the stalker would magically disappear. But obviously he didn't even move an inch from the position that he was from before. I looked at the two papers again, and quickly shoved one in my pocket and dialled the number. My fingers were trembling as copied the number on the paper. I really hope I made the right choice. I hesitated a bit before hitting the 'call' button.

Finally pressing the green button, I quickly put it against my ear and heard it ringing. Come on! Just pick up the phone already! "Hello?" I heard the boy. "Ummm... Luke? This is Alice..." I said. I was talking in a bit louder than usual, and he probably heard my trembling voice at the other line. "Alice? Is that you? What's wrong? I can tell that your afraid of something." He inquired. "Look, there is a stalker following me and so far I'm hiding from him. Please help me!" I shrieked in a whisper. At this point I was crying badly. "Ok Alice, I want you to calm down and tell me we're you are, right now." He said. Calm Down?! Who in this freakin world, would calm down? If he hadn't heard me there is a stalker following! Whatever I quickly tried to get the address of this place. "I'm at Shardik Street, in the gas station's convenience store, the one next to Central Park. Please hurry up!" I exclaimed. "Ok got it, I'll be there quick. Stay where you are and hide!" He advised.

With that he hung up and I did what he said and hid myself. I peeked outside and it wasn't a surprise that he was still there. I turned my eyes to the old clock and saw that it 10:07 p.m I was scared to death. Another five minutes went by and finally Luke came. He came rushing and looked around. All he wore were baggy trousers, a tank top and a black hoodie.

Without even thinking I quickly hugged him and was so relieved that he came. He started to pat my back knowing how I felt. To be sincere, I didn't really think that he'd actually come. But even so, I still hated the fact that I had to ask for someone's help.

I quickly realised what I was doing and pushed myself away from him, my cheeks blushed a bit. I never actually had contact with much boys. I looked at him in the eyes and pointed at the unknown stalker. "He's the guy who's been stalking me." I quickly said. He nodded giving me the sign that he understood. Then suddenly a 'I-got-an-idea' face popped out.

He quickly snatched a white mask, the ones that you use when you're sick and bought them. I stared at him with a blank face. Why is he buying that? The he quickly passed the packet to me, and I caught it. "Quickly wear one on your face, now." He commanded. Without a hesitation I took one out and covered my mouth and nose, only letting my eyes and half a cheek visible. While I was doing that, Luke took off his hoodie showing me his fully exposed strong arms. Luckily they weren't freaky bulging ones. He slipped the jacket on me. I see what he was doing now and so I proceeded his plan also putting the hoodie over my head.

From all that, my identity was fully covered. Suddenly Luke hooked his sleeve-less arm around my neck. That was the only thing that I did not enjoy that part though. "Just pretend to be my girl friend and walk as if everything was normal" He advised. Pretending to be his girl friend? Only hearing that wanted to make me barf. I know it sounds rude, but if you know what I've been through you would agree with me.

Anyways, I did the act and as planned the stalker didn't suspect a thing. Sure he had a glance or two, but never followed us. Once we were out of sight, I immediately remove his arm from my neck and returned the hoodie. As he wore it, I took off the mask finally letting me breath the fresh air of freedom.

"Just for your information that'll be my last call from you got it?" I said. "Sure thing" he agreed. Wait did I miss heard him? It's really Ok for me not to call him? Awesome! I quickly turned to him and smiled. "Thank y-" I was soon cut off by him.