My Next Door Neighbor Joe Sugg

Chapter 30

Author's note-
What do you think of the new cover? Do you like it? Do you hate it? I wanted a new look, seeing how the story is beginning to turn out. And yes you will find out why I asked about your favorite youtubers in this chapter. It's pretty unexpected, from the way he acts, but that's what fanfiction is all about!

"Hey Vanessa, long time no see. Did you miss me?" His voice was deep and lower. His eyes darker than before.

I looked away, not wanting to see his cold stare. He grabbed my chin and forced me to look up at him. His face twisted into a dark smile, the same smile he left in my head. That smile was burned into the back of mind, haunting me each night. Scared that he would come back. But here he is now, and my fear is coming back.

His hand trailed over to my cheek and he cupped it gently. I felt shivers down my spine. I was frozen. My hands wouldn't move, my feet stuck to the ground.

"That's a good girl, just like I taught you. If you deny me, there will be problems. Punishment. If you be a good girl, you'll be rewarded." His voice hissed and he clicked his tongue as his thumb trailed over my lips. "My girl is scared. Your lip is quivering, you shouldn't be asking for a kiss so soon."

My stomach twisted into a knot, I felt sick as his cold thumb rubbed my bottom lip. I moved my gaze to the floor but I was quickly shoved to the wall. His hands gripped my shoulders and I trembled. I knew he was angry now and I had to get away, but I just couldn't.

I opened my mouth but nothing would come out. My words were stuck in my throat and I felt as if I were in a nightmare. "What is it? Can't speak? Poor little kitten." He smirked, his eyes glistening.

His rough hand traveled down to my waist, gripping me tightly and smiling. I let out a small whimper and he chuckled. I bit my lip, knowing he liked hearing how weak I was. "Don't close your fucking mouth." He growled, pulling on my lip and forcing me to let go.

His hand continued downwards, towards my inner thigh. "S-stop that. P-please s-stop." I finally spoke but my voice was shaking and I was stuttering.

"Stop? You know I can't do that, kitten." He grinned as I winced from hearing the word 'kitten'. I hated that word, it brought back too many memories. I wanted to forget them but he knew how to bring them with just one word.

"Don't call me that." I spat at him, glaring at his dark eyes. He didn't like that I did that and I knew it too. His grip tightened on my shoulder and his hand traveled upwards.

"Maybe I should teach you a lesson. Apparently my little kitten forgot how to behave." His breath tickled my ear as he whispered harshly to me. I didn't regret what I did but he always knew how to manipulate me. It was always my fault.

"Just leave me alone or else-"

"Or else what? You'll call you're little friend, have him convince your boss to move you? Then of course you come back because of a corrupted file in the system and somehow here I am. Poor Danny and Philly can't save you here. Such a terrible situation, what a coincidence?" He cocked his head to the side and pouted. My eyes widened as I figured it all out. The only one who could've corrupted the file was him.

"You did this?" I choked on my breath as I stared at him in disbelief. He had it all figured out.

"Of course not, I know people. But it was my intention to get you back. And here you are, gullible, weak, useless. All things that could get you in trouble." He slowly moved his hand up and closer to my sensitive area. I whimpered once again and cursed myself.

I heard footsteps coming closer and he stopped, straightened himself, and backed away from me. He gave me a stern glare, hinting me to not say a word. I didn't realize my coffee had fallen and I bent down to pick it up.

I glanced at him and rolled my eyes as his gaze shifted away from me, smiling in amusement. Mr. Padilla walked in and sighed, rushing over towards me. He grabbed my hand and glanced at him confusingly.

"David, what are you doing here? Don't you have work that needs to be done?" He looked sternly at him and tapped his foot on the floor.

I winced at the sound of his name. I hated hearing it, it only made the memories worsen. David Dobrik. I only hoped I wouldn't hear that name ever again. Mr. Padilla glanced at me and sighed, relaxing his face. He knew something happened between us and he always asked what was wrong but I never told him anything. David also worked hard to get the job and I was too kind. I didn't want to risk his job.

"Everything is fine Mr. Padilla, I was just catching up with Vanessa. It's been too long." He smiled, his eyes glistening with malice. I gulped and smiled weakly.

"Can I just get back to work now?" I tugged on Mr. Padilla's arm and he turned back to me. His eyes softened and he nodded his head, walking me back to my office.

"Is everything okay, Vanessa? You don't look so good." He peered down at me as if he were looking for any type of clue in my eyes.

I turned away and shook my head, I didn't want him knowing anything. "I'm fine, just a little tired. That's all."

He pulled out my chair for me and I sat down, staring at the unfinished articles. I thanked him and he walked away hesitantly. There was no reason to tell him the whole story of what happened. I felt disgusting after David had touched me. His touch was never the same anymore.

I shivered as my mind filled with what he had done. He knew about Dan and Phil, how I actually met them. How they were the only ones to save me and get me away from him. I couldn't do that anymore, I was risking their lives asking for help.

Joe can't save me either. He can't know about this, his life will be in danger. Dan and Phil already risked too much, I can't have Joe go through the same. He's expecting me to come back, safe and unharmed. But I already felt the opposite.

I want to go back. I want to see Joe. I want to get out of this mess. For once, I was free from being afraid. Afraid that David would suddenly appear on my doorstep, finding me. I hid for so long in my house. I would only see him at work but there was people all around, he could never catch me alone.

I was lucky Mr. Padilla had walked in. I'm not sure what would've happened if he didn't. But it wouldn't be good.

I glanced up from my desk, looking out into the hallway. People walked by, rushing around with papers in their hands, cups filled with coffee in one hand. One figure stood out to me the most.

It was David, walking slowly back to his desk. He turned his head slightly, looking right into my window. His eyes met mine and he smiled wickedly, adjusting his necktie and putting his hands in his pockets, then turning away and walking to his office.

I gulped and reached for my phone in my back pocket. I was relieved to know that David hadn't taken it, it's happened before. I quickly scrolled through my contacts and clicked on the one that read 'My office'. It wasn't the number to my office at all, it was a disguise.

I made it up if David ever did take my phone, he wouldn't call this number. He wouldn't even dare clicking on the contact.

The phone rang and soon enough I heard a deep voice. "State your purpose."

"Dan and Phil." I quietly whispered into the phone, I didn't want anyone hearing me.

The voice accepted my request and quickly connected me to them. "Goddammit, it's him again isn't it?" I heard Dan's voice, it was much more different than before. He was serious and his voice was flat, with no expression.

"Yes it's him, he's back and he has it all figured out. He knows how I left in the first place which means I can't do it again. I don't want Joe involved in this either." I spoke in a low tone and looked outside of my office.

No one should know what kind of business I'm involved in. It's all too dangerous.