Rule 36

Chapter 5

"Oh yes, the past can hurt. But you can either run from it, or learn from it." -Lion King

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Summer POV

Startled, I turn around. But there's no one there. I crinkle my forehead, confused, and turn back around slowly.

"Wrong direction Miss Jefferson." He says sarcastically.

My heart jumps and my stomach plummets. "Oh my God! Mr. Porter you scared the daylights out of me." I say whilst clutching my chest.

"Sorry," he says while smirking, "I didn't realize I was that unattractive."

"No- that's not- what I-" I stumble. I've never been so flustered in my life.

He laughs, "Don't worry I know I'm gorgeous." He winks before looking around. "So... where's your date?"

I roll my eyes and let out an annoyed sigh. "He's not my boyfriend."

"He looked very cuddly with you." He says with a twinge of annoyance in his voice.

Confused I say, "Yeah well... he doesn't swing my way... so..."

He gives me a blank look. We stare at each other uncomfortably before I say, "He's gay..."

He starts laughing and I see his whole body relax. After that we sit and eat together because Nick never came back. We talk about business and our normal lives, both. Suddenly, I remember last night and instantly want to ask about it. I know I shouldn't, but it's too tempting and he looks comfortable enough with me now.

"What?" He asks suddenly, looking at me with concern. "Do you want to ask me something?"

"Oh nothing-" he gives me a pointed look, "Okay, well... what happened last night?"

"What are you talking about Miss Jefferson?" He says tensing again.

"Before I walked in... what was happening. Who were you on the phone with." I ask. I want to know. "I mean unless you don't want to tell me..."

"No... it's fine..." He relies tiredly, "It was my sister Taya... she was having relationship problems."

"Oh... does she need someone to talk to." He quirks an eyebrow at me, "Ya know... that's not you?"

"Well, that was rude." He says while smirking.

"I'm sorry?"

"Whatever, Ms. Jefferson. Lets get back to work, shall we?"

We both stand. He places a bill on the table an walks away with me following.
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*Later that night*

Summer POV

I was laying on the couch that night when I got a phone call. I, grumpy, get aup and walk to the kitchen to get it.

"Hello?" I answer tiredly.

"Ah, I knew you'd answer the phone for me." I hear them say. Immediately, I was awake.

Quivering, I reply, "What do you want from me, Eli."

"I told you what I want last time we saw each other. You. You're all I want , Doll."

I made my voice sound strong when I replied, "You better hang up and leave me alone before I call the police."

He laughed lightly, "You look sexy when you're angry. Oh, and did I mention what lovely curtains you have. They look so pretty from out here."

"Get away from me!" I hung up and immediately dialed 911. All I got was a tone. I hung up and called Nick, who's number I had gotten before leaving work earlier. It buzzed before reaching his voice mail. "This is Nick, I'm probably clubbing rig-" I hit the end button. I thought for a while before calling the last person I wanted to.

It buzzed twice before I got a, "Blake Porter."

"Mr. Porter, I know this is a bit unprofessional, but would you be willing to do something for me?"

"Miss Jefferson? What in the world could you be calling me for at 12 at night for?" He replies tiredly.

"I'm sorry, it's just... could you come to my apartment and I'll explain everything to you." I ask shakily, knowing he has access to my records.

"Yes. I'll be there in five." I didn't even get a thank you out before he hung up on me.

"And now we wait." I say quietly whilst slowly sliding down the wall. The phone dropped from my hand as soon as my bum hit the ground. And that was when the tears started.

I was about to call 911 again when there was a knock at my door.

I ran for the door and looked through the peep-hole before swinging it open. Upon seeing my face, Mr. Porter rushed inside and immediately asked if I was alright.

I nod. "Just sit down in the living room and I'll tell you everything."

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A/N

hey guys so I don't if anyone likes the story but I like writing so anywho...

point out any spelling or grammatical errors and thanks for reading xx

-ohwhale_18