DANGEROUS

Chapter 10

Genevieve

"Eliza baby, are you okay?"

"I..."

"Talk to me baby, I need to hear you safe and sound." His voice, soft and concerned.

"I..." I cried.

"Eliza?" He spoke again.

I couldn't talk, I was literally sobbing from the inside. I didn't want my life back, I didn't want to kill anymore - why do nightmares do this to you? Is it a fragment of your past? But Justin never stood in my life before. Maybe this was a warning?

"I'm...I'm sorry."

"Eliza baby, what's wrong?" He whispered, seeming determined.

"Where...Where are you?"

"I'm in a middle of a business trip sweetie...do you want me to go to you?"

"You're still in Russia." I whispered, remembering.

"Yes, love. Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as-"

"This is wrong, we're both wrong." I blurted, "We can't be together." I whispered.

"I'm sorry baby, I didn't quite catch that. Please speak to me baby."

"I'm sorry, bye." I hung up, turning off the phone.

Oh god, what did I do?

I sniffled, walking up to my bathroom. Staring down at my hands, I looked up at my mirror. My face was sweaty and hot; tears were still falling so I wiped them away. I splashed cold water on my face, still feeling a little shaky. I checked the time, 03.35 AM. I took deep breaths.

I finally calmed myself down, realizing what I had done a few moments ago. "Oh god..." I whispered in shock.

* * * * *

"Eli, you look really pale. What happened to you?" Gunter asked as soon as I entered their apartment.

Livy sat on the couch while holding on tightly on my laptop. I smiled weakly at Gun, "Don't worry Gun, nobody tried to rape or rob me."

Gunter sighed in relief, "Oh thank god, so what's wrong?" He asked, still worried as I sat next to Livy who put the laptop on the table.

I leaned my head to Livy, "I had a nightmare..."

Livy softly smiled; "Eli, it's just a nightmare hon." I nodded, trying to convince myself.

"I tried telling that myself too...But it all felt real Livy...I don't think I can ever close my eyes, seeing those horrible...memory." I whimpered.

She rubbed my back, comforting me while she gave soothing words. "What happened in there?" Gunter asked.

I sniffled, "I...I killed him." Livy looked down at me. Eyes wide in surprise. "Who?"

"Justin...it felt real like...I just killed him."

"Sweetheart," she said, "it's just a nightmare, it's not real, okay? You didn't kill him. You told me he's in Russia, right? So nothing happened to him." Livy said with cooing words.

"Um...Justin who?" Gunter interrupted awkwardly.

Livy clear her throat, "Uh...Justin Clarkson, owns Clarkson Company, and he likes Eli dear here- ouch!" I nudged her ribs.

Gunter raised an eyebrow, "So, you like him too, Eli?"

"Yes- ah!" I nudged her again. Gunter laughs, "Aw...Eli finally likes someone! Been a long time!" I pouted and closed my eyes.

"So, what do you plan on doing when he comes back?" Livy asked.

I groaned, "Apologize that I woke him up after I had a nightmare-"

"What? You called him?"

"Yeah. And let's just say...it calmed me down a bit."

Gunter snickered, "You like him, stupid."

"I'm not stupid, right Liv?" Livy didn't answer, so I opened my eyes and saw her acting like she was sleeping. I nudged her again. "Ah! Enough!" I laughed and rubbed my thumbs.

"So...here's the laptop." She handed me the bag. I nodded, "Thanks for keeping it. Where did you put it exactly?" I asked, remembering when Justin wanted to find it.

"My box of tampons." I burst out laughing. Justin's guards are wimps.

I then hear a phone ringing, it sounded like Lady Gaga's voice. Gunter picked his phone up.

"Yellow!"

He was silent for a few seconds before handing the phone to me, "A guy named Fred?"

I tried to act cool, "Oh, I forgot I had ordered a new fridge. Let me get that." I stood up and went to somewhere private.

"What the hell Fred."

"Sorry. You're phone wasn't on. So I just had to call one of your friends. I have news. Bad news actually."

I suddenly remembered of what Justin said to me, "Fred, Justin can-"

"-Don't worry I got it covered. He can't hear a thing. I need to tell you something first."

I raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

"The don? I've been hearing from him about Elizabeth Hart being our top priority to protect now."

"What?" I whispered harshly.

"Your name is famous, very well famous. I saw some of my co-workers searching you up, printing your file to give it to the don. It's odd hearing him say that we are your bodyguards now, secrets ones."

I groaned, "Oh gosh."

"So uh...what did you do? Did you put your charms on 'em? At it girl!"

"Shut up Fred! I just meet him at a Starbucks until we meet again, and then again. He wanted me to be his lover or something."

"Ha!" He burst out laughing, "You're a natural beast of love Gene. This is news! Big news!"

"Shut up." I flatly said.

"Anyways. I don't think I can hold up on your file longer than expected."

"What?"

"That's the bad news Gene. Everyone has been hacking in your file. I'm just one man."

"Don't worry Fred. I'm here to help you block my file. Make sure they can't really dig in further of finding out I'm fake."

"Okay. I think I actually have something in plan."