Dark Nights and City Lights *Simon Minter*

Chapter 15

Elise's POV

A couple days had passed and I hadn't left Simon's side, he took me home to get a some clothes but apart from that we spent the days and nights in his room talking. But there was work that would need to be done sooner or later, Jorja had headed home earlier this morning while JJ was asleep, it was staring to get dark outside as I opened the door feeling the cool breeze from outside float over my skin.

I felt a pair of arms snake around my waist turning me to face Simon, his deep blue eyes glaring down into my dark brown eyes he flashed me a smile placing his lips against mine. the wind picked up picking up strands of my hair giving me goose bumps. Noticing the chill on my arms Simon handed me his black jacket, I slipped it on pulling the hood up. I pressed my lips against his once again, the kiss lingered on my lips as I closed the door behind me walking home.

It was a long walk back to our house and London wasn't a place you'd want to be at this time of night, I kept my head low and my pace fast trying to get home as soon as possible. I turned the corner and was stopped by two tall men who pulled me into an alleyway near by, my heart began to race smelling the alcohol fresh on their breath.

The taller guy edged closer to me brushing my cheek with the back of his hand. I shook my head away from his hand, his shorter friend came closer grabbing at my sides trying to pull me closer as I tried pulling away. However, he was stronger than me and pushed me further back, I fell backwards as the taller guy crouched down in front of me pulling my face closer so I was now inches away from his, "Your not going anywhere until we're finished with you." I shivered at his comment.

He leaned closer towards my face tilting his head slightly, before he could press his lips against mine I grabbed the knife from my pocket slashing his leg. He let out a cry, grabbing his leg as it poured out bright red liquid. I scrambled to my feet reaching for my gun as the smaller guy grabbed my left arm, I aimed with my right shooting him in the chest.

Leaving the two in the alleyway I ran as fast as i could away from the scene, my hands were still shaking. I wasn't far from home, I slowed down slightly turning my run to a fast paced walk.

The sound of the door slamming echoed throughout the house, I leaned back against the door to catch my breath, Jorja coughed lightly from the living room smiling at me signaling for me to come join her. She sat down on the sofa pulling a Dorito from the bag, dipping it into the Philadelphia and then finally placing it into her mouth. I sat down next to her doing the same and crossed my legs on the sofa.

Jorja widened her eyes at me waiting for me so say something, "What?" I finally spoke up, the Dorito inches away from my mouth, she sighed in a frustrated manner then taking the Dorito off me she spoke again before eating my Dorito "What happened with you and Simon?" She giggled munching away. 

I rolled my eyes giggling how she sounded like a scandalous school girl in the playground, thinking back to the night at which Simon brought me back to his. Jorja looked at me waiting for an answer, "We had sex, what is there to say about it?" I shrugged trying to make it seem like it was nothing special but we both knew it was, I told her about it all eventually. 

It was about midnight and Jorja had fallen asleep on the sofa, I too was drifting off until my phone rang, it was Cal. I crawled off the sofa my heart slightly aching seeing his name. "Hello?" I whispered walking out of the living room trying not to wake up Jorja. "Abandoned warehouse, 20 minutes, don't be late." He spoke then hung up the phone. A chill was sent over my body knowing it didn't sound right. 

I slipped on a pair of trainers changing out of Simon's jacket even though I felt safe because it smelt of him, I didn't want Cal to ruin its scent. I placed a blanket over Jorja who was now well and truly in a deep sleep, I brushed some of her hair out of her face before leaving out the front door closing it as quietly as I could.

I Slipped in between the metal shutter doors into the old warehouse, it didn't seem right. I walked up the flight of stairs before stopping at the final floor which had the entrance to the roof, where I normally met him, on the other side of the floor. I pushed the hard metal door open taking cautious steps through the room, It was dark so I couldn't see much, I felt a hand wrap itself around my arm ragging me backwards causing me to stumble.

A sharp hit to my head and blood was dripping down my face, I fell to the floor as my vision became blurry. I clasped onto my head feeling the blood pouring out and a ringing sensation in my ears, I looked in front of me to see a tall figure appear watching down on me, I let out a whimper as I was hit in the temple and knocked out cold.

There was no escape now.