To Perish

Ch 2: A Feeling

Ch.2

A Feeling

Over the past few week I have had a feeling that I have been being watched. I don't know why. I feel perfectly safe in my neighborhood. I just have a feeling that someone or even something is watching me. Just before bed one night I went to close the window when I saw figure. Mostly dressed in black. But it was hard to see in the dark of night. That unsafe feeling came more evident to everyone around me. Especially my sister.

"You alright H? You look like you haven't had sleep in days!" It was true I hadn't had sleep in what feels like the past three weeks.

"I'm fine. I've just been up working late." I hated lying to my own sister, but if I told her she would send her police friends to patrol my house at night.

"Heather, your not lying to me are you? because if you have a new man in your life I would like to know!" she said with to much enthusiasm. I rolled my eyes.

"Jen. Don't you think that if I had a boyfriend I would be bragging to you." My voice was plain and a little sharp.

The conversation for most of the night was about her boyfriend Jesse. Jesse, he is one of the top cops in the state of Arizona. And actually in the state of Arizona, he is pretty popular. He isn't rich but he will bring a lot of money to the table. But she loved him before that.

After the long conversation about Jesse she brought up my vacation. I was leaving for Chicago tomorrow. And then maybe when I returned that unsafe feeling would go away.

"I feel bad that you are going alone. I wish I could go with you." Jennifer said disappointed.

"It's fine really. I like doing things alone." I said reassuring. She nodded.

When Jen finally left, I felt that unsafe feeling again. So I decided to turn on whatever was on TV, hoping it might put me to sleep. Just as I could feel myself drifting asleep, I heard a bang on the door. I groaned. Really! I got up and walked to the door and opened it. In front of me was a tall handsome man with hair like a raven and eyes like dark chocolate.

"Hi I am really sorry to bother you this late at night, but my car broke down. And I was wandering if you could help me jump it?" His tone was calm but also some what pushy. But that was okay, I like pushy men.

"Yes of course." I said trying to sound cool and calm to. I then got my keys and walked to my car. I quickly got in and drove it so the front of our cars where almost touching.

"Damn. I'm sorry I left my jumper at home! You wouldn't mind if I used yours, would you?" he said apologetically. I nodded and walked over to the rear of my car to get my jumper. Boy was he cute. No he wasn't cute he was sexy and handsome. And it's not everyday that comes walking to your door. Literally. As I turned around I saw him standing there. He than grabbed me, easily. Pulled me into his chest and put a cloth over my mouth. I tried to fight back, but I couldn't. I was getting tired. I was drifting into sleep. Then before I went out cold I remember him saying.

"It will be alright sweetheart everything thing will be just fine."

•••

I felt my heavy eyes lifting. When I opened my eyes it was all blurry for a minute or two. But when I could get a good idea of where I was, I was shocked. I quickly tried to move my hands. They where tied down to a chair! That dirty bastard kidnapped me! I tried to break them free, but knew I couldn't. I looked back up. I was in some kind of shack or barn. there was nothing else in the room except me and some old tools. I was tempted to scream. But why waste my voice. I should save it for the creep who kidnapped me. Fear and anxiety creeped in. What is he going to do to me, I thought. I felt a chill run through my body. Then I heard footsteps. I didn't look up.

"Well sleeping beauty is a wake, I'll be damned I thought I gave you to much." It was the same voice as the guy who I helped "fix"his car. I looked up. The same handsome man I had seen before was staring at me. But know he wasn't handsome he was disgusting.

"You realize that my sister is a cop right. And she will know something is out of place. She will find you and if she has to, kill you." I said as I spit at him. It was true my sister would kill anyone who harmed her family. He smiled malevolently, and laughed. He leaned in and put his hands over my wrists that where tied to the hand rests on the chair.

"How cute! You really think your slut of a sister is going to save you, Heather!Please! that is almost and insult." He smiled at me again. "You see if I recall you are taking an vacation this weekend? Am I correct?" I nodded feeling defeat fill my body.

"If there is one thing that you should know about me, it's that I like verbal responses." he said as his fingers dug into the skin of my wrist. "Yes, okay I am going away."

"That's what I thought, so unless you sister is a paranoid bitch, then I think it's safe to say she won't check if you actually went to Seattle for the weekend."I saw him bite his lip. and smile that creepy smile.

"You are not my type, Summers. But I think I am going to enjoy this. But you should sleep more I think. Plus all good things come in time, my dear." As he said the last part of the sentence he stroked my chin. I flinched. He started to back away and walk away.

"What's your name? I think I at least deserve to know that." I saw his back muscles tense up. He turned around and smiled.

"Elliot Blackburne."